Bavaria Votes on German Rearmament in Western Defense Debate
Bavarian voters go to the polls in a crucial state election that may decide if West Germany joins western Europe’s defense plan. Allies warn that rearmament hinges on Bavarian and national results, with Socialists and anti-rearmament factions gaining ground in Hesse and Württemberg-Baden.
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Hesse
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Labor Party
America
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Yalta
Potsdam
Economic Reconstruction Party
Ueame
France
Bonn
Wuerttemberg-Baden
Christian Democratic Party
Elbe
Christian Democrats
Free Democrats
Socialista
There Is No Distinction Made at Kraiss Funeral Home
The notice states that the comet and service are equal for all and within everyone’s means, indicating affordable offerings at Kraiss Funeral Home.
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Kraiss
Quiet Thanksgiving Day Observed in Hagerstown Areas
Hagerstown and Washington County plan a traditional Thanksgiving with the customary meal high school football game and church services. Most observe the holiday and some workers will enjoy four days off in a row.
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Hagerstown
Washington County
Local holiday closures hit fairchild plant and schools
Alf Fairchild Aircraft Division, the town’s largest employer, will close Thursday through Sunday along with public schools. Downtown stores will operate shortened hours today and then close tomorrow. Holiday turkey prices ease slightly from last year, with toms around 49 cents and hens about 69 cents per pound. Churches hold large services tomorrow morning, and a high school football game between Hagerstown and Waynesboro will be played at Incal Stadium in the afternoon.
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Alf
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St. Matthew's E.U.B
Terrana
Hagerstown
Waynesboro
UAW Membership Drive In Waynesboro
The United Auto Workers will begin a membership drive in Waynesboro led by Lawrence McNally of the Competitive Shop Department. Area director Glenn W Brayton announced the effort aims to grow members at Frick Company plants and Landis plants, noting PAW bargaining rights are held there.
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United Auto Workers
Era
Waynesboro
Glenn W Brayton
Brayton
UAW
Frick Company
Landis Too
Landis Machine
Lawrence McNally
Ucawcio
PAW
Child killed in taxi door accident near Elkridge
Seven year old Madeline Burton was riding in a taxi when its door suddenly opened. She fell onto the Washington Baltimore boulevard and was run over by a truck, dying from her injuries in Elkridge Maryland on November 20.
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Elkridge
Madeline
Atomic attack readiness survey finds U S cities underprepared
A 137 city civil defense survey by the American Municipal Association finds most U S cities far from ready to deal with an atomic attack. Officials blame Federal inaction and public indifference, with readiness estimates ranging from 5 to 50 percent. Local leaders call for clear federal guidelines and funding before cities can act.
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Washington
American Municipal Association
Little Rock
Ark
Camden
N. J
San Diego
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Atlanta
Dallas
Ft. Worth
Texas
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Hartford
Conn
Truman
Congress
Plane Down On Mountain Peak Rescue Efforts Underway
A missing Chico plane was reported overdue near Mount Moran after unusual flight by way of Yellowstone region. Park Superintendent Paul A. Lodge planned a lake crossing by boat then a climb with rangers to Moran Bay. Civil Air Patrol and Air Rescue Service units were mobilized with snowmobiles and parachute teams ready at multiple bases.
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California
Teton
Paul A. Lodge
Mount Moran
Lodge
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Chico
Clarence Harris
Signal Mountain Ledge
Jackson Lake
Lodge Wade
Blake Vande Water
Moran Bay
Civil Air Patrol
Jacksod
Southern Coalition to hold House majority of 45 votes
In a Washington report from November 22, Republicans and Southern Democrats push toward a GOP Southern coalition with at least 45 seats in the new House. The Senate lineups show Democrats maintaining a narrow edge while Southern lawmakers line up behind Senator McFarland of Arizona for majority leader. Estimates place the new House at 199 Republicans, 235 Democrats, and one independent, signaling a shift in power and potential policy direction for the next Congress.
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Coaliton
Truman
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Cox
Georgia
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Lucas
Illinois
Army seeks more women volunteers for nursing roles
The Army issued a second call for volunteer nurses and women medical specialists to meet expanded needs. The notice cites Washington on November 22 and emphasizes recruiting women to support medical services.
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Washington
Army
Pomona Grange Meet Scheduled Saturday in Leitersburg
The Washington County Pomona Grange holds its regular quarterly meeting Saturday November 25 at 10 o'clock in the Grange Hall Leitersburg. The morning session concentrates on business and officer elections for the coming year. Orange Master Walter Bromley will preside and a program is planned for the afternoon.
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Washington County
Pomona Grange
Grange
Leitersburg
Walter Bromley
Navy Rocket Reaches 107-Mile Altitude Record
Washington reports a Navy Viking rocket rose to 107 miles over New Mexico reaching 3 660 mph, setting an American single stage altitude mark by one mile. The German V-2 at White Sands climbed 114 miles and the WAC Corporal released at peak exceeds 250 miles.
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Washington
New Mexico
White Sands
County Got More Back Than It Paid In State Taxes Last Year
Washington Countians paid 1 675 502 20 in state taxes in the last fiscal year yet received 1 325 958 09 in school money. The comptroller report for year ending June 30 1950 shows sales tax exceeded income tax receipts from Washington County residents. County income tax totaled 774 923 56 with 479 449 96 from individuals. Retail sales and use taxes in the county totaled 900 579 64. Half the money returned to the county came from the equalization fund 740 114 61. Welfare payments totaled 184 614 74 with 74 936 50 for aid to dependent children. Racing season tax receipts included 59 538 88 on bets and 29 295 20 in breakage for a local track total 88 824 08.
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Washington
Washington County
Equalization Fund
Wrong Place And At Wrong Time Fort Meade Tale
Henderson Dorsey a 17 year old Baltimore youth mis boarded a bus at Fort Holabird during a school overnight tour. He sought help from MPs after oversleeping at the reception center and ended up on a bus with new draftees en route to Fort Meade. The sergeant began a lecture when Dorsey asserted he did not belong there.
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