Peaches Size Well and Garden Outlook Improves
Reports from Hancock area note peaches sizing well with a good set in most sections. Mary landscape crops show variable progress with wheat oats and barley advancing. corn planting continues and Easter Shore fields show steady growth. Spittle bug affects hay crops while pastures remain in excellent condition. tomato planting on the Eastern Shore exceeds three quarters, with limited replanting needed.
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Hancock Area
Callege Park
University of Mary
Huriock
Salisbury
Mary
Princess Anne
Marion
Ranners
Maryland
Tower
Sunday School Census Sought by Washington County Youth Commission
The Washington County Youth Commission voted to census Sunday School attendance with school permission and study relaxing state child labor laws. They seek methods to assist 14 to 16 year olds leaving school, explore employment options to curb trouble, invite a National Chest and Council representative for family care guidance, and report to Juvenile Court Judge Evan Crossley.
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Washington County Youth Commission
William M. Brish
Youth Commission
New York City
Easta
Hagerstown
Evan Crossley
Rail Unions Weigh Steelman Plan Amid Piled Up Disputes
Rail unions study a wage link to the cost of living and arbitration on operating rules. The plan would boost or cut pay by one cent per point in the CPI over three months. It aims to grant the unions most of their demands on late reporting and switching limits while avoiding a strike that led to a court order.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Truman
Students to Get Special Awards for Academic and 4H
Awards include a $5 prize for Eileen Bachtell as top typist and a $30 Future Farmers of America Award from Mr. and Mrs. John H. Marshall to the top sophomore in vocational agriculture for livestock development. Richard Elgin receives a Radio Electric Shop Award electronic meter from an anonymous donor. letters for Breakfast Club participants go to Jade Davies Shirley Grimm Donna Rowe Betsy Shatio Petey Wharten for juniors and to seniors Gardner Harshman Phyillis Hugegin George Jennings William Mavity Clarence Oppenheim Pat Over Jo Ann Welder Marie Zimmerman.
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Eileen Bachtell
Future Farmers of America
John H. Marshall
Alphomore Vocational Agriculture
Richard Ridenour
Radio Electric
Richard Elgin
Bentz Named Honorary Official of Jungle Cocks
Veteran county sportsman Frank J. Bentz received honorary officer status at a Jungle Dock meeting near Thurmont. Campfire director prior to illness, Bentz was honored as Gurney Godfrey of Baltimore took over duties. Organizers discussed a memorial along Big Hunting Creek and youth involvement at the weekend gathering of 199 attendees from 14 states.
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Frank J. Bentz
Brotherhood of the Jungle Dock
Thurmont
Camp Airy
Bentz
Washington County
Gurney Godfrey
Baltimore
Big Hunting Creek
Taft Says Labor Making Mistake In Montana Delegations
Helena Montana May 20 1950 With Sen Robert A Taft solidly in the saddle Republicans meet to elect eight national convention delegates while Democrats select national committeemen and committeewomen Then a late afternoon vote will choose 20 delegates with 12 votes to the national convention Both parties foretell Montana tradition of noninterference and Kefauver and Harriman supporters seek pledged delegates for the Democratic delegation
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Helena
Mont
Robert A. ‘Taft
Olio
Montana
Veracity Under Fire as Senators Question Truman Speech
President Truman faced Senate criticism over ADA remarks with Sen. Bridges and Sen. Capehart accusing him of untruths about big business ties and submerged lands. Lyndon Johnson challenged his facts on oil lands and Supreme Court rulings, while Welker demanded a retraction for being named in the dispute. The sparring highlighted party tensions over foreign policy and administration honesty.
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Jack Bell
Washington
Truman
Senate
Sen
Bridges
Sen. Capehart
R-Ind
Americans For Democratic Action
ADA
Capehart
Johnson
Supreme Court
Herman Welker
Aldahod We
United States
Wiley
Indiana
Harry S. Truman
Roosevelt
Tr. Tran
Acherson
Nome
James Roosevelt Backs Kefauver for Democratic Nomination
James Roosevelt announces support for Sen. Estes Kefauver in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. Roosevelt, son of the late President, had previously backed President Vi ban for California's June 3 primary but now backs Kefauver.
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Los Angeles
James Roosevelt
Sen. Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
California
Roosevelt
Viban
Missing British Diplomats Dropped From Roster
London reports two diplomats Guy Pur Rees and Donald MacLean were removed from the Foreign Office roster for disciplinary reasons after long absence without leave. MacLean, 38, headed the American Department. Burgess, 40, was recalled from Washington. No trace of their whereabouts since May 25.
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London
Guy Pur Rees
Donald MacLean
Britain
Foreign Offce
Foretgn
Anthony Nutline
Nutting
House of Commons
France
IMSL
Maclean
Offec
Burgess
Washington
Alert America Exhibit Converts Civilians To Defense
New York May 20 A civil defense exhibit named Alert America travels to cities generating interest. About one in eight attendees sign up for defense work while 17 000 visitors in Phoenix over two days led to 6 000 recruits. Notables like Truman York Scott Blon del endorsed the effort.
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New York
Heaton
America
Boston
New Haven
Conn
London
President Truman
Washington
Robert Woreler
Chattanooga
Sgt
Alvin York
Nashville
Barbara Ann Scott
Springfield
Mass
Joan Blondel
Baltimore
Phoenix
Ariz
St. Louis
New London
Conadlan
Tablespoon Of Dirt Becomes Good Luck Charm In Korea
Chaplain James O. Matrix of Norfolk Virginia carries a envelope with North Carolina dirt as a good luck charm. He obtained earth from a Rocky Mount farm to keep with him while serving with the 45th Division in Korea.
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Korea
James O. Matrix
Northfolk
Rocky Mount
North Carolina
Greyhound Buses Rolling Again After Strike
San Francisco May 2974 Pacific Greyhound buses resume service after 79 strikebound days in seven Western states. About 3,000 drivers and station employees receive a 4.8 percent immediate pay hike and a move from a six day 48 hour week to five days 40 hours with no pay loss. Local commuters vote 128 to 3 to return to work, part of a two year contract.
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San Francisco
Pacific Greyhound
San Francisco Area
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