Griffin is named general manager of Chesapeake and Potomac Tel Co
On April 26 1938 the Baltimore City board elected Lloyd M Griffin as general manager of The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co of Baltimore City He succeeds Frederic J Irish who becomes assistant vice president Griffin previously served as general commercial manager for Maryland and has held multiple posts since joining Bell System in 1918 Irish joined the company in 1917 and has caried roles including chief engineer and general manager He is a director of banks and active in commerce and Red Cross affairs
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Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Baltimore City
Lloyd M. Griffin
L Lloyd M. Griffin
Maryland
Afr. Griffin
Frederic J. Irish
Washington, D. C
Griffin
Bell System
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
Chesapeake and Potomac
Washington Company
Virginia Company
Maryland Company
Baltimore Association of Commerce
Irish
New York Telephone Company
Baltimore National Bank
Eutaw Savings Bank
Baltimore Ies
American Red Cross
Newfoundland Dog Leads Large Breed Class in Article
A Chicago Tribune writer notes the Newfoundland is a large North American breed with origins tied to Newfoundland and possibly multiple breeds. The dog weighs up to 140 to 150 pounds, excels as a working water dog, and joins other big breeds like Irish wolfhound, Scottish deerhound, and St Bernard in the heavyweight group.
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North America
Chicago Tribune
Newfoundland
Circus Animals and Their Odd Habits Revealed
A Washington Star writer notes circus animal quirks. Tigers and lions crave catnip like cats, elephants love coal and need dirt daily, and their hind legs bend backward. The elephant’s tail is strong enough to topple a man. White trick horses are powdered with rosin so the resin remains invisible on their coats.
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Washington Star
Father of History Herodotus Born in Halicarnassus
The article notes Herodotus born in Halicarnassus around 484 B C. He left home to escape Lydamis tyranny and settled on an island where he learned the Ionic dialect later used in his history. A Cleveland Plain Dealer writer cites these details.
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Herodotus
Halicarnassus
Asia Mier
B. C
Lydamis
Cleveland Plain Deal
Herodotus Life and Later Years in Thurrii Italy
The account recalls Herodotus travels through Greece Asia Minor Syria Babylon and northern Africa. He aided expulsion of Lydamis and helped establish a new ruler who became tyrannical prompting Herodotus to seek a home abroad. He joined a Athens departure to Thurrii in Italy around 443 BC where he spent his remaining years composing his history. It notes his death year is unknown and he likely lived to old age. Below Sea Level California is highlighted as the only state with substantial areas below sea level.
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Asia Minor
Syria
Babylon
Africa
Lydamis
Herodotus
Athens
Italy
Thurrii
June Groom Deliberates Before the I Do
The piece examines the anxious mood of grooms as June weddings loom. It cites Jack Haley voicing nerves about marriage, freedom from bachelor habits, and taking responsibility while jokes about "ball and chain" and "pants in the family" reflect male worries before the altar.
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Jack Haley
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