Divorce Rate In West Germany Surges Since War
In Frankfurt on June 14 reports show West German divorce rates almost doubling the prewar level. Catholic circles push a law barring high divorces in the first year, Dr. A L Rittel urges a five year embargo. In 1939 eight per thousand divorced. ten years later 16.7 per thousand. About 40 percent of rulings blame both partners. over half of divorces involve couples married less than ten years.
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Krankfurt
West Germany
Cirelas
Marnings
AL Rittel
Pidge
Manich
Germany
Jess Han Ti Yetrs
Hall
Bavaria
Shikiest
Usl
Adude Faery
Sky Watching Starts July 14 Across Border Skies
Washington dispatch reports Defense Department orders to monitor border skies 24 hours daily starting July 14. Civil Defense volunteers in 27 states will staff alien detection posts from Nova Scotia to the Canadian border, along the coast to San Diego and the Pacific.
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Washington
Defense Department
Civil Defense
Nova Carolina
Canadian
Pacific Coast
San Diego
Army Private Sentenced to Death for Killing Officer
Pvt. Michael Kunak of Maryland was sentenced to death by a general court martial at Fort Hood Texas for the March killing of Lt. Zaid Williamson of Washington National Guard. The officer’s court found Kunak guilty of shooting Williamson during Exercise Longhorn in a mess hall. Kunak claimed an uncontrollable impulse and asked for forgiveness while the government argued premeditation. The sentence awaits higher authority review.
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Fort Bragg
N.C
Hig Conmany
Texas
Michael Kunak
al- Hanore
Zaid
Herod
Williamson
Washington
N. G
Kamik
Bort Hood
Kunak
Williaimson
Kanak
Wigier
Moving Day Orders Reported By Brigadier General Haydon
The report notes Brigadier General Haydon ordering moving day actions as Boatner informs Red leaders at Woje Ishon's Compound that moving prisoners to a smaller blockade will be tolerated. An exact move time was set but Communist POWs attempted to stall the operation amid aerial activity and surface weather conditions in the capital.
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Brigudier
Haydon
Boatner
Red
Woje Ishon
No One Wants Fire Chief Job In Magerstown
Delegates from Magerstown fire companies met to nominate a new fire chief but found no candidates. Qualified men are not interested due to the position not being in the municipal merit system and political appointment concerns.
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Magerstown
All Fire Companies
Kretzer Methaw
Ag Ra
Firatose
Elven
Connell
Hiruge
Secu. ft. Terms 15 Down New 420-Lb Freezer Deal
Classified note offers a 420 pound capacity freezer with counter balanced lid locking chrome handle interior light two baskets two dividers and non sweat walls. Terms require $15 down plus $5 monthly payments and a $20 freezer supply package at no extra cost.
Bookmobile Schedule Released by Washington County Library
The Washington County Free Library announces a summer bookmobile route with daily stops from Sharpsburg Pike to Rt. 8 and Washington Monument Road. The schedule lists multiple stops with specific times and notes a later date to resolve an outstanding problem.
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Washington County Free Library
Sharpsburge Pike
Rowland’s
Sharpsburg Pike
Clark Wogle's Nose
Lappans Crossroads
St. James
Bloom's Store
Breatheds Station
Yaabn’s
Barnas ‘Road
Beaver Creek
Baker Will
Rotversville
J. C. Gissman
Rohrersville
Norris
Clevelandvilla
Calvert whiskey praised for smooth flavor and lasting high
J L Knapp of Chester notes a taste difference in whiskies. He recommends Calvert as a finer flavored whiskey offering a smoother feel and better lasting highballs. He urges comparing Calvert with other brands to see the quality. Calvert Distilleria Corp New York.
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Chester
J. Knapp
Before the Iman arrived what was Oregon like
In early Oregon the region was home to more than 160 Indian tribes and bands. The text notes a rich tapestry of Indigenous communities before external influence intensified.
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Oregon
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Munich
Merles
Fuienat
America
Washington ST
M-W Appliances
Secu. Ft
Supreme
Twin Food
Hassock
Trip
J. L. Knapp
Mr. Knapp
Calvert
Citizens and
Taxpayare
Hagerstown
Martin's
Martin's Cold Storage
Middleburg Pike
Kodak Film
Hill’s Toy & Novelty Store
S. Potomac Street
Athey
C. M. Athey Paint Col
Baltimore
Paint & Glass CO
W. Franklin St
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