From trillions to billions in wartime budgets
An analysis of the 1943 budget explains how the word trillion becomes common as government spending climbs from historical billions to a projected 100 billion for the year. It notes per family costs, debt projections, and the burden on higher income groups, arguing erasing debt is impractical.
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Venus
Washington
Congress
WPA
Einstein
Oime
Flynn
Germany
Italy
Japan
England
Russia
Politics Fractures Roosevelts War Time Agenda at Capitol
The opening of the new session sparks debate over Edward Flynn as ambassador to Australia seen as political payoff. Roosevelt faces a wary Congress and public safety budgets. war production and civilian sacrifices loom as expenditures top 100 billion dollars.
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Roocevelt
Edward Flynn
Australia
Washington
Flynn
Roosevelt
New York
Eddie
National Democratic Committee
East
Pacific
Justice Black
U. S. Supreme Court
Congress
Successor to Henderson Brown: a calm senator in contrast
The piece recalls Grandfather Pren tiss M. Brown, noting his modest, unflappable style. A Detroit Free Press observer, Clifford A. Prevost, praises Brown for temperance on the Senate floor and integrity, contrasting him with Henderson and Pearl Harbor era tensions.
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Leon Henderson
Senator Brown
Henderson
Washington
Clifford A. Prevost
Detroit Free Press
Brown
Senate
Pearl Harbor
Visiting the Sick Exemption Removed From Driving Ban
A new Washington order ends the exemptions for visiting the sick in the pleasure driving ban. The earlier New York region advisory by Sylvan L. Joseph allowed that visit but the updated directive omits it, tightening wartime auto restrictions.
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Office of Price Administration
Sylvan L. Joseph
New York
Washington
Governor Cuts 125 Jobs From Roads Budget
Governor O Conor trims more than 125 positions in the State Roads Commission in the 1944 45 budget due to reduced road and motor vehicle revenues. Meanwhile the Maryland Safety Traffic Commission fonds remain at full strength, costing 6300 dollars yearly.
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O’conor
State Roads Commission
Maryland Safety Traffic Commission
Washington College Revamps Courses For Wartime 1943
The Washington College faculty voted a tougher plan to aid students entering the armed forces and medical schools. Starting February 2, the spring term splits into two nine week halves with morning courses intensified and classes six days a week. Examinations after nine weeks allow nine semester hours to be completed if drafted. The plan may speed professional training and could create four nine week quarters plus a ten week summer term if continued.
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Washington College
Official Comments on AT and T and FCC Rate Settlement
President Walter S. Gifford explains the agreement between American Telephone and Telegraph and the Federal Communications Commission ends the 1942 rate case. He notes no basic message rate cuts, and says reductions target long distance traffic to reduce overload while preserving system earnings and aiding war effort.
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American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Federal Communications Commission
F.C.C
Walter S. Gifford
Long Lines
Bell Telephone System
Long Lines Department
Ferry Subsidy Increase Planned for Bay Shore Tolchester Route
Civic and business groups back relocating the Baltimore Tolchester ferry to link Bay Shore and Tolchester to cut travel distance from 26 to 8 miles and boost Eastern Shore travel and summer tourism. Tolchester Lines President B B Willis would run the route if a $35,000 annual subsidy and capital for dredging and diesel conversion are provided.
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Arthur H. Brice
Kent
Senate
Roger B. Harris
Frank Chester
Kent County
General Assembly
Baltimore
Wilmington
Philadelphia
Betterton
B. B. Willis
Washington
Willis
Bay Shore
Howard W. Jackson
Calvin Harrington Reappointed State’s Attorney Sworn In
Calvin Harrington Jr. was reelected without opposition and sworn in by Judge W L Laird Henry. He filed for leave of absence and was granted, then enlisted in the U S Naval Reserves as a lieutenant (j g) stationed in Washington D C. After the war he will resume duties as Dorchester County State’s Attorney.
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Calvin Harrington, Jr
W. Laird Henry
Harrington
Henry
James Crockett
United States Naval
J.g
Washington, D.C
Mr. Harrington
Dorchester County
County Man Gets Navy Promotion
Levin J. Newcomb Sr a senior anti submarine liaison officer has been promoted to captain He was with Company C of Cambridge as a first lieutenant A wartime transfer to the Air Corps Third Interceptor Command in Philadelphia preceded his latest posting in the anti submarine division as senior liaison officer His son serves in England as a first lieutenant and another son in the Coast Guard as a seaman first class.
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Levin J. Newcomb, Sr
Captain Newcomb
Company “C
Cambridge
Air Corps
Philadelphia
Newcomb
England
Coast Guard
Lieut Webster Promoted to Captain in Army
Lieut James L. Webster son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Webster of Cambridge has been promoted to captain. He left Cambridge with Company C in February 1941 for Fort George Meade then Keesler Field Mississippi and Dayton Ohio. Since promotion he has served as personnel officer in southern California.
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James L. Webster
Lloyd Webster
Cambridge
Webster
Company C
Fort George Meade
Keesler Field
Miss
Dayton
Ohio
Webbser
California
Firemen Fight Blaze at Cambridge Manufacturing Stable
Rescue Fire Company crews battled a morning blaze at the Cambridge Manufacturing Co stable filled with straw. Four horses on the lower floor were saved as fire crews confined the fire to the building and halted spread after an employee raised the alarm.
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Rescue Fire Company
Cambridge Manufacturing Co
Collegians Edge High School Team In Night Thriller
A crowded Upper Elementary School gym witnessed a tight 39 to 38 victory by the Phillips Collegians over a picked high school squad led by Eddie Mowbray and coached by Mickey Hubbard. A first half tie 26-26 preceded a close second half with continual lead changes.
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Phillips Collegians
Eddie Mowbray
Mickey” Hubbard
Collegians
Cambridge High School
Corwd
Blue Devils
Oil Coupons Released By Govt Order
Government order allows bulk transfers of gasoline to consumers and dealers with receipts in lieu of new bulk coupons until February 5. Receipts must show seller and buyer details, amount transferred, date, and promise to deliver valid bulk coupons within 20 days. Receipts are non negotiable. industry disposal dates for 90 old bulk coupons stay the same.
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E. S. Ferguson
Office of Price Administration
New York City
Feed Production Short Course set for February 11 12
County Agent Brown announces a two day Feed Production and Feeding School on February 11 and 12 in the County Building auditorium. Sessions cover feeding dairy, beef cattle, hogs and sheep and economic feed programs. A study on pasture production from Maryland farms will be presented, comparing Kentucky bluegrass with clover pastures to ladino clover and other grasses to guide pasture planning.
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Brown
Maryland
Town Council Proceedings Adopt Parking Ordinance No 155
The town council met in regular session led by Mayor Jackson with five commissioners and the attorney present. Minutes were read and approved. bills totaling 104 92 were paid. Bonds and coupons totaling 2000 and 490 were paid and destroyed. Ordinance 155 regulating vehicle parking on Market Street was adopted and ordered published. Meeting adjourned.
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Jackson
Hooper, McWilliams
Davis
Wright
St. Clair
Brinsfield
Market Street
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