The Korean War Years in Sykesville

These excerpts are taken from Sykesville Herald during the Korean War years. They cover town happenings and news both domestic and abroad.

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Sykesville Solider Killed in Korea

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

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Gas & Electric Advertisement

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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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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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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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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Town Election

Taken from the April 30, 1953 Herald. This clipping gave readers info on the town election including where to vote and the candidates.

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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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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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Civil Air Patrol

Taken from the November 27, 1952 Herald. This clipping was about the eleventh anniversary of the Civil Air Patrol, which had a a squadron in Sykesville.

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Bloodmobile

Taken from the October 18, 1951 Herald. This section encouraged Sykesville residents 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.

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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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Sykesville Marine in Korea

Taken from the April 5, 1951 Herald. This clipping is about a Sykesville resident who was cited while serving in Korea.

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Red Cross Defense Meeting

Taken from the July 5, 1951 Herald. This clipping displays an advertisement for a local Red Cross meeting for women. This meeting aimed to recruit people for Civil Defense.

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Sykesville Marine Wounded

Taken from the October 30, 1952 Herald. This clipping is about a Rodman Carter, a Sykesville resident who was wounded for a second time while serving in Korea.

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