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The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-02-25
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The Editor

Charles r. Sigh, Jr., in his address
at the Hagerstown Manufacturers
Bureau annual dinner meeting last
week (see story elsewhere on this
page), said that the current talk of
a depression was being fostered by
Prophets of Doom and Gloom"
heartily agree with Mr.. Sigh. In
fact, l will go even further, for l
firmly believe that the "spreaders of
false rumors" belong in the same
category - with particular emphasis
on the Hagerstown members of the
false rumor club.
When the officials of Fairchild Air
craft Division announced some weeks
ago that they would have to lay off
about thousand employees in the
production department, they also an
nounced that there might be much
bigger layoff at later date. Need
less to say, that announcement had
an immediate effect on practically
the whole community.
However, following the layoff of
around 1900 people in production
and some 400 in other departments,
there has been no word from the
company regarding the possible
much bigger layoff at later date
probably in March-but unfortunate
ly, rumors have been flying thick
and fast in all directions and these
rumors are having very definite
effect on business.
From what l have been able to
gather, it isn't so much the recent
layoffs that is causing a drop in bust
ness, but rather the fact that the
rumors that are flying around have
caused people to curb their buying
until such time as they can find out
what Fairchild really intend to do.
To give you an illustration of how
fast these rumors have mushroomed,
l was told on Monday, by respon
sible citizen, that he had. been in
formed that another 1000 employees
were to be laid off next month.
Realizing that such rumors as this
must necessarily affect not only the
business economy of the community,
but also the morale of the employees
themselves, l talked to two officials
of the plant on Tuesday afternoon
and they both assured me that the
rumor was entirely without founda-
ton. In fact, they even went further
than that, for they told me that, at
this date, no further big layoff was
anticipated, and they gave me per
mission to pass the good news along
to my readers.
In all big industries working on
government contracts, there is al
ways a period of employment adj
justment when the nations economy
begins to change from a war econo-
my to a peace economy. But, until
those in authority at Fairchild's tell
me differently, 1 am going along on
the theory that, as far as Washing
ton County is concerned, the plants
changeover has been practically COM
pleted and 1 sincerely hope that the
rumors will stop and that we can
once again settle down to the job of
making Hagerstown and Washington
County "a better place in which to
live and make a living"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-02-25

Cadet Wayne w. Spong pictured
above), 20-year-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Willis Spong, 1874 Potomac
Avenue, has received an alternate
appointment from U. S. Senator John
Marshall Butler and will take his en-
trance exams next month.
Cadet Spong, who is currently en-
rolled at Randolph Macon Academy
at Front Royal, Va, is a graduate of
Woodland Way Junior High and at
tended Hagerstown High before GO
ing to Randolph Macon. He is also
a drummer in the Hagerstown Mu-
nicipal Band.
In an interview, Cadet Spong stat
ed that his lifelong ambition has
been to get into the Naval Academy.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-02-25
Five Employees Complete Is Years Of
Service With The Pangborn Corporation

Five employees of the Pangborn
Corporation this month complete Is
years service with the local manufac-
turing concern, company officials an
nounced today. The veteran en-
ployees are: Richard M. Smith, John
E. Keplinger, Charles M. Hartman,
Walter S. Miller and George G. Hoff-
man.
Richard M. Smith, who came to
Pangborn quarter of a century ago
to take a job as pattern maker, is
now foreman of Department 6-the
Pattern Shop. He was born in
Chambersburg, still makes his home
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-02-25
New State Hospital Planned

The new state institution for the
criminally insane will be built on
state-owned property near the House
of Correction, at Jessup, the Board
of Public Works decided The pro-
posed hospital would house insane
patients convicted of crimes now car
ed for at Spring Grove and Crowns
vile Hospitals.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-02-25
Heart Fund Needs
Your Support Now!
Drive Closes Sunday, February
%. Mail Your Contribution To
"Heart" clio Hagerstown Post
Office, Or Drop In The Contain
ers Placed In Stores.

Stewart Paxton, president of the
Heart Association of Washington
County, today urged all who have
not done so to make their contribu-
ton to the current Heart Fund
Drive"
"Our drive closes on Heart Sum
day. February &c." Paxton said, "and
funds are urgently needed to help
continue the work done SO far by our
newly-formed Heart Association
here"
The Heart Association head said
that in the few months it has been in
existence, the local organization has
made Every satisfactory progress"
Through its efforts, two local chill
dren were sent to a summer camp
which specialized in helping young
sters who suffer from heart trouble.
In addition, skilled occupational
therapists from the State Heart AS
sociation have been assisting Wash
ington County residents and assist
ance has been given in transporting
heart disease patients to Baltimore
for treatment.
Paxton also reported that the local
Heart Association has been conduct
ing an educational program, telling
local persons of the dangers of heart
disease, how to recognize prelimin-
airy symptoms and basic methods of
fighting heart disease.
Most of the funds collected here
will stay in Washington County to
help continue and enlarge this work.
A portion will 60 to the States As
sociation for work throughout Mary
land and some goes to national head
quarters, where funds for research
are allocated to the nations leading
medical and educational centers.
with the help of local persons
who donate to our current campaign,
we will be able to continue our fight
against heart disease in this county, y
Paxton said.
Donations for the Heart Fund
Drive may be mailed to Heart, Post
master, Hagerstown, Md" or placed
in the red plastic heart containers
located in strategic points through
out the county.
The Executive Committee of the
Heart Association consists of: Stew
art c. Paxton, president; Phil O'Con-
nell, vice-president; Mrs. William c
Barr, secretary; and Mrs. Kathryn
Bentz, treasurer.
The Heart Associations Medical
Advisory Board members are DR.
Ralph Stauffer, DR.. Mary Warner
and DR.. David Brewer.
Grover Crilley is Chairman of the
1854 Heart Fund Drive.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-02-25

Josef Marais and Miranda, whose
folk songs appeal to everyone, from
small fry to sophisticates, will give a
concert here on Tuesday evening,
March 2, at $50 o'clock, under the
auspices of the Hagerstown Civic
Music Association.
The program will include the live
ly Afrikaan numbers which they
made famous on radio-TV and rec
ords, as well as European, English
and American folk songs.
The concert will be held in the
High School Auditorium and adnis-
sion will be by membership ticket
only.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-02-25

Washington honor medal, told Of the
patriotic effect the inauguration of
President Eisenhower had on the
student body, who watched the cere-
monies over a television set.
Miss Nicklas graduated from Ha-
gerstown High last year and is now
a student at Hagerstown Junior Col
lege.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-02-25

Avenue and is an active member of
the local Elks Club and the Masonic
Order.
George G. Hoffman, 24O North
Street, who started as a
Pangborn messenger boy Is years
ago, is now an experienced clerk in
the Order Division. He was born
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-02-25

sociation in the retail field, is well
qualified to talk on these problems
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-02-25

town as a water plant engineer, he
came to Pangborn in dust control
production. He lives at 533 Reynolds
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-02-25
Prophets Of doom And Gloom" Fostering
Talk Of Depression States Head Of NAM

Charles R. Sigh, J, Chairman OF Board Of National Associa-
ton Of Manufacturers, Tells Local Manufacturers At Dinner
Meeting Here That He Predicts Higher Level OF Prosperity
Is Coming
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-02-25

THE WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
Will Be Held March 5 At
st. Johns Lutheran Church
Make note of the date.
Evening star., 1954-10-29
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE

fal and mIc 4. sss5. rsSN aoRNERs csslHfS COR.
Buick Dealer, Fla. ave. ne. at 9th,
PONTIAC Pac0 81 chiettain SO" all-metal
wagon; r., h, Hydra: 2-seater. in
S1sEx ffsfs 'Ghs BRANCH eai' MoToRs g. a.
Pontiac Mi 1853 chieftain de luxe Sc
dan. r. and h., standard trans. l
terms; WILLIAMS. goth and & /.
poNTIAc on ae 81 chieftain de luxe IS"
4-dr.: original green finish, r. and
h., Hydra Matte: one-owner, low
Tleass e sRoWN e1E SdNqiAc y S2i susganfssd s1S W
8, Son : blvd, All, IA. 1857. 80
orig. light-blue finish. r. and h..
sun visor; plastic seat covers, other
extras, i-owner clean car: 81 .,a5.
ILL., i J BROWN R,;,y PONTIAC II INC: l34o
PONTIAC 40 chieftain IS" a-dr.;
orig. dark green finish; r. and h.,
HYDRA. A very. clean. l-owner car; /;
PoST1Ac. cSS SsAtfHsy? Nc l545 wilson nNSSS SlSd.
PoNrrAc OH ae q g. chieftsin afah de luxe Is"
,2,-dr,.; HYDRA, other extras: orig,
black finish. This car is like new
in I every respect; sl;8S5 Guaran-
l545 Wilson blvd, Arl., Va. ia.
PONTIAC '53 Chieftain Custom Cata-
lima: beautiful two-tone styling
throughout in a soft green and ivory
combination; fully equipped. it has
had less than $4,000 miles o. use
by the original owner. You can buy
this wealth of unused mileage at
only S1.595. NASH-ARLINGTON
CORP, Indoor Showroom. 2Ol5 N.
Moore st; fRosslyn). Arlington, Va.
Evening star., 1954-10-29
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE

PONTIAC 81 Chieftain de luxe q
car; equipped with under -seat
heater. radio, directional signals
backup lights, high compression
head. plastic seat covers. Come
s ssF!y ss5 ths she K Rs59f saeSssa coks
Indoor Showroom. 2015 N: Moore
st.. lRosslyn). Arlington. Va. IA.
PONTIAC 1854 Chi, tain de luxe
steering. $2.597 Fully equipped
nsEss %es Saoob fGe eSssT SoaSc fas COW
necticrt Wo 6-s400
PONTIAC Al sedan: good condition:
S95 or ans. reas. offer. Ii. 7-l456,
poNTpAt aSs "a n'knsi is47 "s' streamliner . de
luxe luxe 4-dr; a a., h. black ss An An; VERY VERY
sGs siss ne sueR RGRey s66i sp 4Th9 Hehels "1 ave-
Pontiac 1853 .'s" chieftain de luxe
4-dr. sedan; distinctive 2-tone COM
bination of blue and gray with mar
Wv. tires: dual-range Hydra. dr.
de luxe r. and h., turn signals and
many other accessories; blue-rib-
bon car, an outstanding car at only
S1,695. OLMSTEAD MOTOR CO,
N. Virginia's Largest Oldsmobi!e
Dealer, 1000 Wilson blvd. Arl., ia
PONTIAC '53 convertible; T. and h,
Hydra, Wv. tires, like new. low
mileage car; special at 81 .793. Pay
ments to suit your budget, MCNEIL
PONTIAC, 1890 Wis. ave.. Oh. 4
5000. In the heart of Bethesda;
r and h HYDRA. Wv. tires, new
car c; "S Guarantee, raj terrific buy at S2,345
Payments to suit your budget. Nc HG
NEIL PONTIAC 1920 Wis. ave, OIL
4.SOOO. In the heart Of Bethesda.
Evening star., 1954-10-29
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE

PONTIAC '53 ''s" sport sed.; excel
Texas gray finish; r. and h., Hydra.
dr., seat covers. etc.; low mileage !;
] owner, name on request. Trade in
on new Mercury. Outstanding value.
S1.695. MONTGOMERY -STUBBS,
Lincoln Mercury Dealer. 3715 Bla-
densburg rd.. AP. 7-2929.
STUDEBAhER f94s Champion 4-dr
sed cd, l.. h.: black nm; Wv
easy payments. SCHLEGEL &
GOLDEN, 2d5 Carroll st. NV. RA.
sTuDGBAKER 1e4s comdr. stariisht
owner; 1915. XII. S-O554 after6.
AZ Commander coupe;
S195. MARTIN STUDEBAKER,
49o4 Hampden lane. Bethesda. oL
sTuDEBAKER 1s4e Commander . de
luxe 4-door; excellent condition.
sTTGDsBAkER FL sislR 81 Commander Land
Cruiser; radio. heater: automatic
srsns g1T tirss fso4 ssa3 M MARTIN
sRGbfsskfss Hitbfass FL 297ea q champion 4ars.
oRaer aan cars cars. s445 i and RoWMSN NJ aa' MO-
TORS, 1900 Georgia ave. NV. IA,
sTUDEBAKERs 81 Champion cpes.
and 4-doors; most with r. and b.
and Cd; ,da.;rfn from S5a5 up: BOW
s4SpEbAk5R TYPE ssss sTANIs9 ~ fianfndfF A. HoRNs s
ER's CORNER, $500 MINI. ave. ne,
LU l-92o6, --29
Evening star., 1954-10-29
AvToMoBlLEs FoR SALE

PONTIAC 1851 Chieftain SO" Cdr:
r. and h.. Hydra Matte, nice tires
guar: $995. HILL & SANDERS.
Wash.'s Oldest Ford Dealer, 1900
eves. @ Til o; J. Sat. Til 5. ~
PONTIAC 40 Chieftain "s"; T.. h.;
S545. HORNER'S COR, Buick Deal
er,. Fla. ave. ne. at 9th. Ii. 6-6464
PONTIAC '52 de luxe "s" 4:-dr. Sc
dan; Hydra-Matic. r, and h.. Life
si.is5 or ' best Offer. oL. 4-7ssS.
PONTIAC "a chieftain de luxe cata
excel: must sell. Ii. 5-a700. Ext
63"24 or III. 4-6s04 after pm.
PONTIAC 40 chieftain de luxe 4-dr
sedan; Hydra Matte, radio. heater;
black; $685.. ARCADE PONTIAC
1437 Irving st. NV, AID. 4-S500;
also 3460 14th st. NV, RA. 3-9670
PONTIAC so s-passenger s-cyl. sta.
heater; dark green; fully guar; flns
cApE PoNTfAc. i437 Irving st
NV. AID. 4-S500; also 1850 14th st
NV. RA. 3-967O. Il
PONTIAC so de luxe 4-dr. station
sss ssssssn ARckps a1fsfs' poTfAc SSfT sDfffisl a.
Yinf i4th St s. NV NV, AR R2 4sssss999; sss9o; also 1886
PONTIAC Isl Chieftain "s" 4-dr
sedan: black. Hydra. T, and h..
guar; Saa5. ALEXANDRIA, NASH
1908 Mt. Vernon ave-. Alex. Va.
Evening star., 1954-10-29
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE

STUDEBAKER '5l Champ. 4-dr.; cd.
Blue. S595. HORNER'S CORNER.
Buick Dealer, Fla. ave. ne. at, 9Th,
sTtDEBAKER '5a Champ. Regal;
with overdrive; excel. cond. Must
sacrifice. Call JE. 2-s189. 80
STUDEBAKER 81 VS. 4-dr.; fully
equipped: CO. official car; new-car
title and guarantee. Save 5000 on
this one. Payments to suit your
budget. MCNEIL PONTIAC. 1890
Wis. ave. OIL. 4-S000. In the Heart Of
STUDEBAKER 81 Champ. Cdr:
overdriVe. r, and h.. turn signals;
one owner; :3O-day guar; S695,
HILL S SANDERS. Wash.'s Oldest
Ford Dealer. ll14 Vermont ave.
NV, AID. 4-4300. Open ewes. til 8.
sTUDEBAKER 1859 commander VS.
4-door; automatic drive. radio, heat
er. This Is a one-owner. low mileage
car. Positively same as new in every
way Take car to your mechanic for
approval S995. BELL MOTORS,
501n Wisconsin ave. NV. WO: g.
5000. -3l
Evening star., 1954-10-29
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE

STUDEBAKER so Champion Regal
de luxe Starliner coupe: radio.
climatlzer. overdrive: take win place
and show with this one. First in
economy. a perfect second car, it's
the cleanest we've ever had for only
S525. NASH-ARLINGTON CORP.
Indoor Showroom. 2015 N Moore
St. tRosSlyn). Arlington, Va, ia.
S-3030. so
sTUDEBAKER "a Champion a-dr.:
black: $500 mi.; S1.250 Diplomat
leaving country. RA. 6-2589. --3l
STUDEBAKER 1850 Champion. $3.50;
contact 10. 2-6474. -3l
STUDEBAKER SO Champion Regal
de luxe sport coupe; overdr.. r. and
h.. turn signals, seat covers. Beauti-
ful l-owner car. Sl,295. Written
guar. TRIANGLE MOTORS. 3O10 R,
I. ave. ne. De. 2-6302.
STUDEBAKER '52 Champion sedan
A clean, l-owner car, in tip-top
cond. 1896. Written guar. TRI-
ANGLE MOTORS, 3010 r. I. ave.
sTUDEBAKER 81 Champion 2-door
sedan: equipped; excellent flnish;
most economical. S425. PARKWAY
FORD. 3O51 M st. NV, AID. 2-01S5.
Open Q to 8; Sat. till q.
Evening star., 1954-10-29
AUTOS FOR SALE tcent.)

. PLYMOUTH Al: h.: Sc; good 100 eond.;
pIYMoGTH So Concord 2-dr. Sc
!: ton; special at Ss45. written guar
pnVvER nntss qtRsTs MoToR Co. eh9ods ESm
: outh Dealer. 63l2 Ga. ave: NV. at
Piney Branch I'd; TU. 2.09oo
with radio and heater 2-tone blu blue
. ST 10 .o45. s. PARKWAY-FoRD. 3o5I N
. st. NV, AID. 2-0lS5, Open 8 to o.;
rIYMoHrH fsfi u 4 1852 Taxi cranbrook;
. PLYMOUTHS 1853 Cranbrook club
coupe or 4-dr. Both of these cars
are fully eauipped, 1-owner cars
with less than $4,000 actual raiies.
Take to your mechanic for approval
: 81 .095; $40 down So 80 per mo.
: BELL MOTORS. 56io Wisconsin
f. PLYMOUTH 1853 4:dr. sedan: 1000
NIL Gust. Sc. h., defr.; mech. pert.
like new. Sac, S1.095. kE. .-t077,
PLYMOUTH so Special de luxe q -dr =:
heater, equipped; orig, BLACK finish
contrasting maroon seat covers. 30
day guar. $685.. HILL &, SANDERS
Wash.'s Oldest Ford Dealer, l114
Vermont ave. NV, AID. 4-4300 Open
evenings till Q, Saturday till :.
PLYMOUTH 50 4-dr.; heater, equip.
twin signals. seat covers. good tires;
light blue finish: excellent condition
4 4-mo. guar. SS95. HILL & SAN
. DERS. Wash.'s Oldest Ford Dealer
g 1900 14th st nv No 1-il1 !
= Open evenings till 8, Saturday. TIL o
PLYMOUTH 81 CranbrooS 4-door;
: radio, heater. A one-owner car al
special price of S793: written
guarantee. Others to choose from
DIVER MOTOR CO, Dodge-P'vm.
outh Dealer. 6312 Ga. ave. NV, al
Piney Branch rd., 1U. 2-09h0.
PLYMOUTH so 4-dr.: exceptionally
nice; equipped with r. and h. con-
traSting seat covers. Must be seen
to be apprec. Only S595, easy terms
KENYON-PECK CHEVROLET. 3l4t
Lee hwy, Arlington. Va. JA. C-90oo
Open til 9:30. Il
PLYMOUTH 80 conv.: r. snd H., sea,
covers; canary yellow finish. nert
black top. sos; written guar. TRl'
ANGLE MOTORS. 3nto R. I, ave
PLYYMoTTH 81 Cranb~ook 4-door
radio, heater; dark .ree9: SSa5
NV. AID. -4-s500; Also 1850 14ti
st. NV. RA 3-967o. i
PLYMOUTH 1a41 4-dr. sedan; nearl!
everything new in the past ~ mos
S195 cash. Call WE. 5-6lle. III
Evening star., 1954-10-29
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE

WILLYS 1851 station wagon; equip
ped with cnow tires: S595. Willys
1876: panel delivery; equipped with
snow tires; $685.. Both recently
passed r, c. inspection MILTON
H. ROSST.ER. INC, 2543 14th st.
NV. DE. 2-543S. -29
WILLYS SO hard-top conv.; r. and
b., o:d.; 2;tone sreen; l owner;
Georgia ave. NV, ia. $4,000.
WILLYS EAGLE so: 2-tone black on
ALCoRN MOTORS, 1920 Lee hwy.
Falls Church, Va, JE. o-5050. 80
Evening star., 1954-11-07
Columbia Alumni Banquet
To Mark BicenienniaI

Local alumni Of Columbia
University will mark the schools
bicentennial with a banquet here
December 2.
Guest Of honor and principal
speaker will be Brig. Gen. Carlos
Romulo, former United Nations
General Assembly president and
now chairman Of the U. N. Phil
ippine delegation.
Attorney Howard C. Westwood
Is chairman of the dinner cele-
bration, which will be held at
the Statler.
Gen. Romulo will be intro
duced by Supreme Court Justice
Douglas.
Evening star., 1954-11-07
Second 81 Million
Unit Of BrandyWine
Apartments Planned

A 50 million second unit Of the
Brandywine Apartments is being
planned for construction on the
northeast corner Of Connecticut
avenue and Albermarle street
NV. Morris Kanfer said yester-
day.
Mr.. Kanfer. attorney and
builder of the S. million Brandy
wine Apartments. said the pro-
posed eight-story, 228-unit
apartment-hotel would include a
restaurant.
He has asked the Districts
Board Of zoning Adjustment for
permission to construct the
building and will present his case
November II at a public hearing
In the District building.
First Unit Completed.
Mr.. Kanfer said the BzA ap-
proved construction Of 532 apart
ment units on the two-block site
between Albemarle and Brandy
wine q couple Of years ago, but
that the first Of the Brandywine
Apartments. completed last jan
uary, included only 304 units.
Because plans for the second
unit were not filed within the
allowed time. he explained. the
permission granted by the BzA
lapsed. Now, he said, he is ask
ing for a new order-reaffirming
the previous one.
He recalled that the Zoning
Commission last May turned
down a plea to rezone the prop
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erty as "commercial' to permit
construction of a 81 million
shopping center.
The commission apparently
denied the request, he said, be-
cause of neighborhood opposition
to the shopping center and be-
cause 1t could not control the
type Of business.
Designs Being Redrawn.
Rather than wait and try
again for rezoning of the prop
erty, Mr.. Kanfer said. he plans
to. complete construction Of the
second unit of the Brandywine
as originally intended.
Designs are being redrawn by
Corning and Moore, Washington
architects, Mr.. Kanfer said, and
are to be ready for the BZA
hearing.
The site. he said, comprises
about two and a half acres.
The Nome nugget., 1954-01-27
Cold Weather Freezes
Fairbanks Parking Meters,
Leads Motorists to Chisel

FAIRBANKS, Up - With the
mercury lowering near so below,
the Fairbanks city council has
moved to end cold weather park
ing meter chiseling.
The meters work fine down to
about 10 below, then they freeze,
often with time left from the last
nickel deposited.
Police complained that some
motorists were parking two or
three days on nickel that was
supposed, to give them an hour at
the curb
Now the council has instructed
police to tag cars parked longer
than one hour, even if the meter
has frozen with parking time left.
The Nome nugget., 1954-01-27
Communists Take Back PrO-Red
Prisoners As Il Americans
Voice Propaganda And Praise

TOKYO, R-The Peiping radio
said Wednesday the Communists
have agreed to take back the q
Americans, / Briton and 1875
South Koreans who have decided
to stay with the Reds.
The broadcast said Gen. Lee
Sang Che, Communist member Of
the military armistice commits
sion, made the announcement in
a letter to 1t. Gen. K. S. Thimay
va, chairman Of the Neutral Ma
tons Repatriation Commission.
Earlier, at Panmunjom, 81 self
assured Americans pleaded pub
licly Tuesday for the Communists
to take them back as ''free men"
from their only homeland now
the barren Korean neutral zone.
. A spokesman told a press con-
ference they expect to return to
America Eat some time in the
future when we can fight for
world peace without being ,perse-
cuted."
1--WE are not Communists" de-
clared Sgt. Richard Cord en- Of
East Providence, r. l., though
some Of US hope to be-" He read
from prepared statement which
he said was approved BY every
man in the group.
The Nome nugget., 1954-01-27
2O9th Artillery Battalion
Returning to Birthplace
For Exercise North Star

FIT. LEWIS, R-When an artil-
lery battalion Of the 44th Infantry
Battalion goes to Alaska this week
for Exercise North Star it will be
returning to its birthplace after a
10year absence.
Battery A Of the 2O9th Field
Artillery Battalion was one of the
first army units to be stationed in
Alaska during World War II.
Originally part Of the 161st
Field Artillery Regiment Of the
Kansas National Guard, the bat
talon was eliminated from its
parent unit during the revision Of
the army organizational program.
After release from the 161st the
battalion was ordered to Alaska
and renamed the 209th Field Ar
tillery Battalion. 1t was one of the
first units to be activated by an
Alaskan Department order.
After arriving in Alaska, the
unit was assigned to the Aleutian
Islands where it remained for "a
months. During the Aleutian as
signment the Kodiak Bear was
designated the official insignia of
the 2O9th.