Mobilization plan proceeding smoothly with caveats noted
NEA report from Washington assesses the Pentagon mobilization plan after the Korean crisis. It finds expanding forces progressing smoothly with high morale, while stressing limits of training facilities and clothing shortages at camps like Camp Pickett and Lackland.
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Larsen
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Pentagon
Érisia
C Culd
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Korea
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43Rd National Guard
San Diego
Navy
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Lackland Air Force Base
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U.S
U. S
Pensacola
Fla
Ft. Benning
Europe
County Approves 2900 For Civil Defense Teams
The County Commissioners approved 2900 to equip and supply civil defense first aid teams in Washington County. The county seeks half the cost from Hagerstown Mayor and Council. Proposed by Civil Defense Director Charles L. Mobley, the plan covers setup costs with state and federal matching funds and allows teams to be moved to trouble spots in Maryland during emergencies.
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Washington County
Hagerstown
Charles L
Jim) Mobley
Maryland
Tumbling Nancy Survives Highway Run at 50 MPH
Three year old Nancy Adamson of Nelson Nebraska fell from a moving car traveling fifty miles per hour. She escaped with burns and bruises and was reportedly up and running toward the vehicle as her father Dale Adamson stopped the car.
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Nancy Nelson
Nebr
Nancy Adamson
Nelson
Nancy
Dale Adamson
Superior Intellect Best Asset Johns Hopkins Graduates Told
Johns Hopkins University president told 916 graduates that superior intellect is the nation's greatest asset and urged use of thought to deter enemy action. He warned against anti intellectual propaganda and listed indifference greed lack of faith in democracy as key enemies. The ceremony drew over 10000 spectators and noted major gifts funded new programs and flexible degree plans.
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Baltimore
Johns Hopkins University
Detley W. Brank
Pr. Brank
Ghman Hall
Hopkins
Bronk
Grandstand at Fairgrounds Nears Season Readiness
The Hagerstown Fair Board heard that a half million dollar grandstand and clubhouse will be ready for the upcoming racing season. Work on the grandstand nears completion and the clubhouse rises, signaling a top half mile track. Officials say the facilities will rank with the nation’s best. The inaugural meet will feature premier thoroughbreds with no price increase for the new grandstand.
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Hagerstown Fair Board
Atest
Fair Board
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