New York at Ground Level Through a Crossroads Lens
Carl Helm, the Cross-roads Correspondent, tours a city of contrast from Rainbow Room luxuries to Central Park quirks. He notes luxury and squalor side by side from Madison Square Garden to Street markets, with vivid vignettes of taxis, rats, clubs, and neighbors sharing blank, wary mornings.
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The Low Down from Hickory Grove
A letter titled The Low Down from Hickory Grove argues against overbearing discipline for youth and criticizes Freuch style and labor leaders. The author urges stronger backbone in government and questions union leadership while calling for clearer action and accountability.
State Guard to Train at Camp Ritchie This Summer
Maryland State Guard to train at Camp Ritchie near Blue Ridge Summit for one week in July marking the first return since 1942. General Mohr announced after a staff conference that site was returned by the War Department along with over 6 million dollars in modern installations. Eligible men aged 16 to 61 may enlist for one year and join Army instructors for athletic and training programs at the camp. Applicants may apply at their nearest State armory for details.
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Increase in Gas Tax Opposed by Maryland Officials
Robert M Rein dolar chairs the Maryland State Roads Commission and backs a gas tax rise to rehabilitate and extend primary roads. J P Lanigan of the Maryland Petroleum Industries Committee questions surplus claims, noting wartime and postwar tax receipts and federal aid, while opposing the increase.
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Robert M. Reindolar
Maryland State Roads Commission
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Eight-foot alligator killed by car near Smyrna
An eight-foot alligator was killed on a state highway near Massey’s millpond south of Smyrna by two Dover men Paul Harvey and William Swiggett. They hit the animal, found it alive, then killed it by running the car over it a second time with a timber in the car.
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Massey’s Millpond
Smyrna
Dover
Paul Harvey
William Swiggett
Everglades
Alligator Sightings Spark Area Speculation
Residents question the origin of a lone alligator spotted far from its warm native habitat. They recall a 15 year old fad of Florida tiny alligators and wonder if any could have survived the nearby swamps. Another theory suggests it was en route to the north by truck and escaped.
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Florida
PUBLIC WILL VIEW TRUMAN IN CHESTERTOWN COMMENCEMENT VISIT
President Truman will address Washington College on Saturday June 1 and receive an honorary doctor of laws degree. The public can attend the campus ceremonies as Chestertown gears for Memorial Day decorations. President Mead notes arrival details are still being finalized and parallels Roosevelt's 1933 visit.
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Chestertown
Washington College
Gilbert W. Mead
Roosevelt
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