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The Korean War in Sykesville

These excerpts are taken from Sykesville Herald (with one from Baltimore'sThe Evening Sun) during the Korean War years. They cover town happenings and news both domestic and abroad.

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Taken from the November 30, 1950 Herald. This clipping is about the first Sykesville resident killed in the Korean War.

Sykesville Solider Killed in Korea

Taken from the November 30, 1950 Herald. This clipping is about the first Sykesville resident killed in the Korean War.

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Sykesville Residents Get Drafted

Taken from the December 14, 1950 Herald. This clipping is about various Carroll County residents, including from Sykesville, being drafted into the Korean War.

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Civil Defense Advertisement

Taken from the September 20, 1951 Herald. This clipping is an advertisement encouraging readers to sign up for civil defense.

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News Advertisement

Taken from the September 12, 1950 Evening Sun. This clipping shows an advertisement for a news station which places emphasis on Korean War coverage.

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Map of Korea

Taken from the January 4, 1951 Herald. This clipping shows a map of Chinese troop movements in Korea as well as Truman announcing a state of emergency.

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Bloodmobile

Taken from the October 18, 1951 Herald. This clipping is about calls to participate in an American Red Cross blood drive for national defense.

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Sykesville Fire Anniversary

Taken from the October 23, 1951. This section marked the 15th anniversary of a Sykesville fire.

Taken from the May 22, 1952 Herald. This advertisement shows the fear of socialism during the Cold War era.

Gas & Electric Advertisement

Taken from the May 22, 1952 Herald. This advertisement gave thoughts on how to avoid socialism in America.

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Chocolate Sent to Korea

Taken from the June 21, 1950 Herald. This clipping is about chocolate being sent to soldiers fighting in Korea.

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Alger Hiss Court Case

Taken from the March 29, 1951 Herald. This clipping is about Alger Hiss, who was convicted of giving state secrets to the USSR prior to WWII.

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Map of Asia

Taken from the December 7, 1950 Herald. This clipping shows a map of both American and Communist influence in Asia.

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Civil Defense

Taken from the March 5, 1953 Herald. This clipping shows an advertisement for the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company which touches on communication in the event of a war.

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H-Bombs

Taken from the December 18, 1952 Herald. This clipping shows a piece about the H-bomb and its repercussions on geopolitics.

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Street Lighting

Taken from the May 18, 1950 Herald. This clipping is about work on a street lighting system for Sykesville.

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Eisenhower A-Bomb

Taken from the March 29, 1951 Herald. This section was about Eisenhower's willingness to use nuclear weapons.

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