Ford Foundation aims to advance democracy and world peace
A two year effort by scholars outlines a plan for using about 240 million dollars to serve mankind. The Ford Foundation seeks to remove war’s causes and build a high public service tradition by supporting studies, expert knowledge, and education while advancing democracy and peaceful international cooperation.
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Ford Foundation
United Nations
Amcral
State Department
Wayne
Paul G. Hofman
Henry Ford
Edsel
Ford Motor Company
Barbs and Blurbs Drift Through A Light Humorous Column
A pithy column by Hal Cochran mixes social quips on grapefruit prices fashion and movie runtimes. It notes playful vanity among readers and hints at light cultural observations without hard news.
Hoffman Delights House In Mock Emergency Joke
Rep Clare Hoffman of Michigan sparked laughter on the floor as he mocked the idea of continuous emergencies since January 1935. Rep Cecil R King and others joined in the banter about political fortunes and recent re-nominations.
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Peter Edson
NEA
Washington
Ashington
Clare Hoffman
Michigan
Cecil R. King
Los Angeles
Wolfman
California
Mr. King
Rep. King
Rep. Hoffman
East Germany
U. S
United States
Soviet Russia
Germany
United Nations
Korea
Vandenberg
Hoyt Vandenberg
Air Force
Navy
General MacArthur
Inyokern
Calif
Inyokern Acientista
AEC
Hollywood on the Korean front could tape shows for troops
Frontline entertainment idea by Sgt. Howard Jackson of San Antonio proposes taping brief skits for soldiers and relaying them to regimental posts by jeep and battery. The plan aims to boost morale as Hollywood records reach troops on distant fronts.
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Don Whitehead
Hal Boyle
Boul
Korea
Howard Jackson
San Antonio
Tex
Hollywood
California
U.S.C
Jackson
Jolson
Taegu
Inchan
Jottings From Yesteryears 40 Years Ago
Baltimore water analysis prompts a public advisory to sell water for domestic use. Maryland and national news mention Lefty Russell sale to the Orioles for $12,000 and a 3–0 shutout by the Maryland phenom versus Boston. A musket found in the Potomac river is noted. Frederick faces water shortages. Christmas seals sales loom amid weak business conditions.
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Leister Isanogle
Aaron K. McGraw, Jr
Philadelphia
Boston Speed Rover
Miller's 'Churchhouse
Williamsport
Gnny Gantt
William Kregle
William Criner
Adrian Sprises
Potomac River
Elis M. Stouffer Retires After 4 Years as Mail Carrier
Elis M. Stouffer, a popular mail carrier, retires after four years of service. He estimates that during his career he walked a substantial distance while delivering mail through the city streets.
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Elis M. Stouffer
Popular Mail
Attorney Kaylor Elected To Post In YMCA District Two
Omer Kaylor was elected president of district two in the Central Atlantic Area YMCA at a meeting in Washington yesterday. Lynn Ashley of Cumberland was named vice president Ira W. Foster of Washington was chosen secretary treasurer Harold M. Peters of this city was named a district delegate to the national YMCA council.
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Omer Kaylor
Central Atlantic Area
YMCA
Washington
Lynn Ashley
Cumberland
Ira W. Foster
Harold M. Peters
National Council of
The
Just Folks By Edgar A. Guest
A nostalgic verse reflects on the newspaper boy’s dreams and paths. The speaker recalls his own youth as a newsboy and envisions future doctors priests judges artists merchants rising from humble beginnings. Memory and aspiration mingle as time passes.
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Just Folks
Edgar A. Guest
Czechs Sentenced for Plot to Restore Capitalism
Prague report says 23 Czechs were jailed for conspiring to overthrow the socialist order by force with alleged help from U S agents and Czech exiles. The Rude newsheet credited the trial with proving their collaboration.
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Prague
Rude
Czechoslovakia
U. S
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Daily” Mail
Hagerstown
Associated Press
AP News
Hal Cochran
Into
Price
Hoffman
Straightman
Ian King
Atomic Energy Commission
Iseur
AEC Adentists
Ker
Theodore R. van Dellen
Bagh Gilvin
Bael
Lequal
Frances Cooper
Joseph
Harresium
Nereus
Hagerstown Fair
John B. Merrill
Boston
Neoocites
V. G
F. C. Ezell
Seoul
Mammal
Usu Fzell
Jack
Tche Rosa
D. L
Ezell
Yesteryears
Baltiore
Frederick
Kaylor
Whder
Perth
Diamonds
Bakers Jewelry Store
E. Washington
Harry S. Myers
Potomac & Franklin Sts
Superior Dairy
Washington St
Etutin
Lem
W. Washington Street
W. Franklin Street
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