Acheson era State Dept a modern corporate operation
Secretary of State Acheson oversees a vast, organized staff that shifts decision making to specialists. The department functions as a corporate entity with 25 top diplomats, eight assistant secretaries, and a brain trust led by John Foster Dulles, all supervised by James E. Webb.
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Ashington
NEA
Dean Acheson
Bermuda
Alties
Truman
White House
U. S
Cordell Hull
James F. Byrnes
Ren Cohen
Marshall
William J. Pawley
Secreary Acheson
John Foster Dulles
Numer
Congressional Laison
Jack WK. McFail
James E. Webb
Bureau of the Budget
Acheson
Webb
State Department
Carlyle Huntersine
Frank Matthews
Webl
Paul Nitze
Poles
Charles E
Chip) Bohlen
John D. Hickerson
United Nations
Edward G. Miller
George W. Per King
Europe
Dean Rusk
Far East
George C. MacGhee
Near East
Africa
Willard Thorpe
Edward W. Barrett
Henry C. Byroade
Delay Threatens Millions in Tax Plan Action
Senate Finance Committee delay on taxes risks millions in lost revenue daily and extends hardship while inflation pressures grow from private and public spending. Eric Johnston argues for immediate tax action to raise ten billion dollars within the budget gap, countered by calls to study further measures. Wage and price controls are deemed ineffective as a stopgap.
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Senate Finance Committee
Eric Johnston
Seconomfte
Just Folks By EDGAR A. GUEST Jottings From Yesteryears 40 YEARS AGO
Edits note names Congressmen and local officials from a past era. Mentions David J. Lewis likely poised for committee appointment, Charles H. Rinehart named postmaster in Cheneville, and George Dahlhamer replaced. Also notes Robert Knoadle, Kent Miller, and a Buick automobile purchase. Ends with Howard Ankeney introducing a Maryland bill licensing crabmeat plants.
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Howard Ankeney
Washington
House of Delegates
State Department of Health
Williamsport elects three new town commissioners
The Williamsport election produced a sweep for the Corporation dekket with three new council members chosen: William Stake, Charles J. Davis, and Newton K. Downs to serve two years.
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Williamsport
Dekket
William Stake
Charles J. Davis
Newton K. Downs
Smithsburg Officials Appoint Board of Street Commissioners
Twenty years ago Charles E. Kining was named Bellevue farmer succeeding Walter W. Wolf who became county zone superintendent. City Council approved Mayor Musey’s choice J. W. Jamison Jr to the Street Commissioners board for a three year term beginning April 1, succeeding M. Finley Selbert. Dr J H Tohlas named AB.
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Charles E. Kining
Smithsburg
Bellevue
Walter W. Wolf
Cjad
City Counci
Musey
J. W. Jamison, Jr
Board of Strees Commissioners
M. Finley Selbert
Burgess Named to Succeed Beard in Hancock County Office
Prospects for Kreider-Reisner plant improve as parent Fairchild Aviation plans to move its operations to the local plant. Fairchild will relocate from Long Island after disposing of its factory and had kept only an office referee.
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Sistant Burgess
Hancock
Frank R. Beard
Kreider-Reisner
Ist
Fairchild Aviation Corporation
Long Island
Fairchild
Barbs by Hal Cochran on Western College Gems
Hal Cochran jokes that boys at a western college are naturally adept at cutting gems, suggesting no formal classes are needed. The quip plays on student skill and wit, framing campus life with a sharp, humorous edge.
Medical Service Reserve to be ordered to active duty
The Army Department announced that about three hundred medical and one hundred dental officers of the Medical Service Reserve will be ordered to active duty beginning in April. This move expands mobilization plans for the medical corps.
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Washington, March
Medical Service Reserve
Bowens Chesapeake Bay Tales Of Catfish And Cap Bowen
Cap Bowen, a weathered Patuxent River guide, tells of giant river catfish and quirky fishing lore. Two anglers rig a wrapnel hook, gasoline drum float, and beef bait to lure a monster, then wrestle it upriver. Bowen, famed for tall tales, never stretches the truth.
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Solomons
March & Po
Cap
Mortimer Bowen
Chesapeake Bay
Patuxent River
Mississippi River
Bowen
Patuxent
Caprin Rowsey
Owen
Be Not Overcome by Evil Through Faithful Hope
Devotional text prepared by Frederick K Stamm for the National Council of Churches urges believers to resist evil with good. It cites Romans 12 2 and Matthew 25 31 46 and exhorts steadfastness, humility, charity, and prayers despite persecution. The piece frames living the Master 8217 s life as the path to overcome darkness.
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Frederick K. Stamm
National Council of the Churches of Christ
United States of America
Rome
Paul
Governor Signs Two Measures in Maryland Legislature
Annapolis March 6 Governor Meleldin signed into law two General Assembly acts. One imposes prison terms for dope peddlers selling to minors while the other repeals Maryland's Jim Crow segregation on Chesapeake Bay ferries after May 31. The narcotics bill, backed by Speaker Luther, sets five to twenty years for distributing drugs to youths. The governor voiced strong condemnation of traffickers and expressed hope for reduced drug activity among youths.
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Annapolis
Mareh
Meleldin
General Assembly
Maryland
Chesapeake
Chesapeake Bay
Taker
Mayor to Name Price Group in Next Few Days
City officials report Mayor Mills will appoint a citizen price control advisory committee in coming days as Washington pressure on urban pricing policy continues. Details of the committee’s scope and actions remain unclear.
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Price Group
Mills Ts
Citizens Price Control
Washington
National Price Central
Influenza Picture Warns of Three Pandemic Waves
A medical note warns that influenza pandemics spread in waves, with the first mild and the second and third more severe. Preventive vaccines may help, but only those containing protective antigens. Treatments remain largely supportive. rest and steam, plus prescribed medications, are advised for symptom relief.
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Hwenzde
England
Greenland
Hawaii
South Pacific Islands
Cites
Slowing Up In Defense Initiative Now Most Apparent
James Marlow reports a shift in postwar defense mood as urgency eases yet global tension remains. UN forces push back in Korea while European war threats prompt talks among US allies, and Congress debates drafting age and troop deployment amid inflation controls and labor unrest.
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Marlow
James Marlow
Washington
Mare
Capital
Tensite
Miami
Korea
Russia
Europe
United Nations
Gecdngs Mic
Vaussia
France
Congress
Senate
Chin
Winlype
Lis
Submarine Launch Completion Noted at Eight Percent
A historical remark notes that submarine construction begins with about eight percent completion at launch. The statement highlights early stage progress in shipbuilding and project timelines.
Corporal Spieler Promoted to Sergeant at Camp Rucker
Mr and Mrs Pred HH Spieler of Virginia Avenue Nave received word their son Fred J Spieler has been promoted to sergeant. He has two years in the College of Education at US Maryhind University and was recalled to the U.S. Army on September 8. He served two years with UW Army Reserve units and is now assigned to Company C, Camp Rucker, Alabama.
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HH. Spieler
Virginia Ave
Nave
Camp Rucker
Alabama
Fred J. Spieler
Sgt
Spigler
College of Education
US University of Maryhind
College Park
U.S. Army
Vo of
Maryland
Spt
Spieler Wits
UW. 8
Army Ree Narves
Skt
Spittler
Terde Nieian
Comp Racker
Aldana
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National Security Council
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Kentucky
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Thomas Dudley Cabot
United Fruit
Just Folks
Edgar A. Guest
Yesteryears
David J. Lewis
Charles H. Rinehart
Alo Cheneville
Go. Dahlhamer
Robert Knoadle
W. Kent Miller
Lestow
Purraa
J. H. Tohlas
Hal Cochran
Ao Dietman
Fellowship of Prayer
John
Christ
Io Otakes
Bro van Dellen
Vietitus
Dover
Republican Party
University of Pennsylvania
Manchester
Pacific Mills
Gabardine All Wool
Ingram
Jonathan
Corporal Spieler
S. Potomac ST
Chevrolet
Hoffman Chevrolet Co
Hancock, Maryland
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Scott
R. D. McKee, Inc
North Potomac St
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