Atom Power Discovery Could Transform World Economy
A columnist explains a newly reported science breakthrough: the mineral U235 splits atoms to produce heat and power when in water, offering vast, near limitless energy with water as the regulator. The piece notes the discovery in The Physical Review and compares it to uranium origins and radium.
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Europe
Earth
Dalmost
Physical Review
Belgian
Contge
Canada
Colorado
England
Germany
Mme. Curie
Oyster Planting And Wildlife Hatchings In Maryland
State Conservation Commission crews transplant about 50 000 bushels of seed oysters from near Cambridge to Kirby's Bar in the Choptank river, with 27 400 bushels more moved from Chester river and Eastern Bay next week. Separately, Maryland prepares to release bobwhites pheasants partridges and wild turkeys this fall from Gwynnbrook Wicomico Washington and Montgomery game farms, with first incubations starting last week of April and hatching expected May 17 to 20.
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State Conservation Commission
Cambridge
Kirby’s Bar
Choptank
Kirby's Bar
Amos A. Creighton
Conservation Fleet
Commission
Chester River
Bay
Maryland
E. Lee LeCompte
State’ Conservation Department
Gwynbrook
Baltimore County
Wicomico
Washington County Game Refuge
Montgomery County
Gwynnbrook
Wigomieo
Washington’ County
Montgomery
Yield Above 1939 Season for Delaware Maryland Strawberries
The Agricultural Marketing Service reports a harvest of about 5 000 acres in Delaware with an estimated 425 000 24 quart crates, 29 percent above the 1929-1938 average. Maryland's 180 acre area yields about 83 00 acres and 522 008 crates, 23 percent above 1929-1938.
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Delaware - Maryland
Agricultural Marketing Service
Delaware
Maryland
Delaware-Maryland
Prohibition Seeks 1940 Comeback Across Local Fronts
Prohibitionists plan a gradual return driven by local and state votes rather than a national amendment. The Anti-Saloon League backs county by county action with police enforcement of minor interstate liquor traffic.
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Banish
John Barleycorn
Gneans
Eawarda B. Dunford
Anti-Labor League
Maryland Tightens Fireworks Rules in Major Safety Push
State Insurance Commissioner John B. Gentrum unveiled strict regulations governing the sale possession and manufacture of fireworks and explosives aimed at preventing July Fourth accidents. The rules require permits for storage display and use and set minimum safety standards including restricted display areas and inspection rights.
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John B. Gentrum
Gentrum
Maryland Fireworks Companies
Maryland
Ments
Tyre Department
State Comptroller Reports Surplus Fluctuations in General Fund
J Millard Tawes says the general fund surplus fell from 4 467 725 at year end to 1 755 063 by February as expenses outpaced receipts. March income tax receipts boosted the surplus to 3 224 161 with total receipts 10 071 567 and expenditures 11 315 786. The state expects up to 8 million in income tax by year end, with titling and alcoholic beverage taxes contributing toward a potential 4.2 million surplus.
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Macylands
Ithe
Comptroller's
General’ Fund
J. Millard Tawes
Comproller
Tawes
New Electrical Bridge Lamps Planned for Cambridge Creek Bridge
Cambridge Creek bridge to be lit by six lamps five on the span and one on the approach after City Council approval. Eastern Shore Public Service Company authorized to install following design inspection by Commissioners at last week’s meeting.
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Cambridge Creek
Eastern Shore Public Service Company
Big increase in Maryland trees reported by Forest Service
The Forest Service and Department of Agriculture announced a 114 percent rise in distribution of forest planting stock to Maryland farmers and landowners last year compared with 1938. The program operates under the 1924 Act and totals show over 127 thousand trees distributed in the state.
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
Maryland
Federal State Co
Unclear fragment discusses tree species distribution and values
The text lists tree species such as Norway spruce Scots pine loblolly pine and white pine as part of a distribution in Maryland. It notes measures and year comparisons with several species including hemlock oak and tulip poplar referenced within.
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Ethan
Maryland
Health report for Dorchester County weekly cases
The weekly health report for Dorchester County notes communicable disease figures through May 14. Cambridge records pneumonia two and tuberculosis one. East New Market reports tuberculosis one. E A Jones M D deputy state health officer.
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Dorchester County
Cambridge
East New Market
E. A. Jones
M. D
Annual Services At Old Trinity Church
The Old Trinity Church Dorchester Parish holds its annual anniversary service next Sunday May 19 at 3 PM led by Bishop William McClelland and Reverend Alexander Macbeth with music by Christ Church Cambridge. The Old Trinity Association meets at 2 PM the same day. 155 members invited and open to all denominations.
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Old Trinity Church
Dorchester
William McClelland
Diocese of
Easton
America
Bbe
McClelland
Alexander Macbeth
G. Warfield
Hobbs
New York City
Old Trinity Association
Christ Church, Cambridge
Nellie Shackleford
Old Trinity Church Association
Vienna Junior Class Bake Sale at Sears Building
The Vienna High School Junior Class will hold a bake sale in the Sears Roebuck Building on Saturday May 25. Cakes candy eggs biscuits chicken salad and other items will be offered for sale.
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Vienna High School
Sears, Roebuck
iSaturday
Friends Deceived by Harrington Machine Expose Sparks Bitter Resentment
After the Congressional primary, readers see a sharp takedown of the Harrington Machine. Report outlines alleged double crossing of supposed supporters as the machine faction faces internal anger and renewed political maneuvering among Democratic organizers.
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Harrington Machine
New Democratic Organization
Harrington
Rossin
Legislators debate patronage and Legislature staffing needs
Senator Brice denounces patronage in Baltimore and Annapolis, cites reliance on unpaid jobholders, and urges a permanent staff for the full session. He backs data from Dr. Flack and calls for reform before public criticism.
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Randy
Doorkee
Balti-moke
Annapolis
Brice
Legislative Council
Flack
Horace Flack
Council
Baltimore City
Recreation Week Begins May 2 in Dorchester County
The Works Projects Administration announces a nationwide child recreation program in Dorchester County the week of May 2025. Events start May 20 at 7 45 P M with a rally at the Baptist Church Locust Street featuring a nationwide radio broadcast by Mrs. Roosevelt and former Governor Harrington.
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Professional and Service Division
The
Works Projects Administration
Dorchester County
Baptist Church
Locust Street
Roosevelt
Harrington
Theodore Boston
Hattie Brooks
Harrington Machine Faces Backlash After Primary
The Harrington political machine used double crossings to back both Ward and Johnson in the Worcester Worcester county contest. Voters in Worchester and surrounding counties see the tactic as a long running betrayal, fueling anger across Dorchester Wicomico and Worcester counties.
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Ward
Johnson
Young Emmie
Wicomico
Worcester
Perén
Harrington
Harrington Machine
Court House
Emmie
Harrington Political Machine
Judge Inskey
Dorchester County
Dorchester
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Denton
A. Stengle Marine
Charlie Mack
Maryland House For Correction
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Samy
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Maryland House of Correction
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Clarence Ennis
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Nation
Puts
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