Walter Johnson Leads GOP Senate Bid in Maryland
Walter Perry Johnson, famed tapeball pitcher, wins a 1,000 vote GOP lead for the Sixth Maryland District Senate nomination as Rep. William Byron trails. Johnson vows to do his best, with a calm campaign style and no promises. The November election will determine the district’s House representative.
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Germantown
Walter Perry Johnson
Maryland
Washington Senators
William D. Byron
House of Representatives
Johnson
Walter
Grand Jury Probes Racket Protection Tied to Former D A
Washington County officials begin summoning a grand jury to probe charges of numbers and slot machine rackets run with public official protection. Special deputy attorney general Roy P Hicks names former District Attorney James C Bane and others, alleging bribery and embezzlement across six racketeers in Pittsburgh district and coercive acts to shield the racket operations.
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Washington, Pa
Washington
Roy P. Hicks
James C. Bane
Michael J. Powell
William McBride
Pittsburgh
Hicks
Charles B. Wagner
Bane
Roosevelt gains and Garner delegates set for Chicago
National and state delegate selections across six states show Roosevelt solid in California and Garner favored in 44 delegates heading to Chicago. In Florida Senator Andrews leads to rematch with MacFadden, while two vacancies on the third term slate favor Garner. Texas confirms 653 Garner delegates vs 32 for Roosevelt with broad backing for the Roosevelt program.
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Roosevelt
California
Garner
Gar
Ner
Texas
Bankhead
D-Ala
Alabama
Charles Andrews
Florida
Bernard MacFadden
Pubisher
Chicago
Ellis Patterson
Culbert L. Olson
Harlan Bushfield
South Dakota
Indiana Voters Nominate Delegations To National Conventions
Democrats renominated Indiana’s congressional delegation and elected uninstructed delegations to the national conventions in Florida and South Dakota. An uninstructed Republican state delegation was chosen in California without opposition.
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Lewis Bicknell
Indiana
Florida
South Dakota
California
Niagara Ship Rebuilt After Sinking Reappears For Exhibit
The Niagara fought in the war and sank after the Lawrence was damaged. It lay at Misery Bay until 1830, rested for decades, was raised in 1912 and shown around the lakes. It sank again and was raised, with the 1939 legislature approving $10,000 for restoration by the Historical Commission to near its original design.
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Admiral Perry
Misery Bay
Presque Isle
Historical Commission
Relief session eyes aid law change on relief bond rule
Governor James cites public assistance amendment to lift the aid to dependent children age limit from sixteen to eighteen. Russell says Senate would back any request. A $2000 bond acts as a lien on property, to recover relief payments if the home is sold or the recipient dies leaving dependents. He notes only a small share has been repaid, as few families own property when applying for aid.
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James
Russell
Senate
Kiski School Leader Daub Heads Historic Lineage
Kiski School veteran Daub earned an A B from Princeton in 1911 then studied law at Pittsburgh before joining the Kiski School firm in 1913 as registrar and English teacher. He married Anna G Wilson and has led the school as head master since 1938. Daub served in World War I and now commands 371st Field Artillery in the 99th Division.
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Princeton
University of Pittsburgh Law School
Kiski
Anna G. Wilson
Andrew W. Wilson, Jr
Daub
East End
Pittsburgh
Field Artillery Reserve
371St Field Artillery
99Th Division
Wilson
William H. MacColl
Marks
Miller Reporter Dies in England Train Accident
Miller, once a veteran foreign correspondent, lived in Walton-on-Thames England. Police could not locate witnesses. Investigators theorize he misread a train movement at Clapham Junction and stumbled from a car during a blackout. He began reporting in 1918 at the Mexican border and covered major conflicts for 25 years.
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England
Walton-on-Thames
London
Miller
Clapham Junction
Finland
Ladoga
France
Dowagille
Michigan
Diamond Lake
Chicago
Mexico
General Pershing
Pancho
Youth Speaks at Kiwanis Meeting Highlights Opportunities
Kiwanis heard talks on opportunities for youth with John Brinkerhoff taking a cautious didactic stance and Morgan Litzinger presenting an optimistic view for high school graduates. Guest high school members and plans for a Ladies Night dinner at the Country Club were announced amid a debate on a middle ground approach.
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Kiwanis
Rustic Lodge
Carroll Rupp
John Brinkerhoff
Morgan Litzinger
Brinkerhoff
Council cites drivers for multiple traffic violations
The burgess and police committee received a report from Chief of Police W. Ford Coleman detailing one reckless driving citation, three stop sign crashes, one intersection passing, five speeding tickets, five door parking, two for irrational behavior, one for DUI, one red light crash, one cross walk parking, and one failure to yield right of way.
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Burgess and Police Committee
W. Ford Coleman
Defense praisal by Baruch and Gerard warns US defense gaps
Bernard Baruch and James W Gerard warned Congress that the United States was inadequately prepared for defense. They argued that Germany and its allies would target the Western Hemisphere, with Latin America at risk, and urged stronger navy readiness after meeting with President Roosevelt.
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Praisal
Bernard Baruch
James W Gerard
Baruch
New York
War Industries Board
Senate
United States
Western Hemisphere
Germany
Italy
Russia
Japan
Gerard
Brazil
Latin America
Roosevelt
Capitol Hill
Stout
Navy
Polish gold confiscated in Bucharest amid debts and refuge
In Bucharest the Romanian government announced seizure of all Polish gold held at the National Bank to be used against Polish debts to Romania and to support Polish soldiers and civilians who fled from the German Russian invasion. Secretary Edison urged a fleet expansion of 11 percent while citing confidence in battleships. Admiral Woodward said no battleship has ever been sunk by an airplane. Senate opponents warned they would fight the fleet plan and pressed for a larger air force as a security measure.
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Miniaters
Rumania
Poland
Edison
Britain
United States
Clark H. Woodward
Third Naval District
New York
Germany
Senate
Slaying prompts night caution and police plea
Local officials urge citizens to escort young women after dark as a sex slayer remains at large. Investigators report little progress with $1,000 spent and a tan car sought. a youth with bloody trousers was cleared. Civic leaders seek a $10,000 to $15,000 bounty, and Adams invites reporters to help gather leads.
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Harris
Gates
Curtin
Miller
Taylor
Col. Adams
Axis partners set to send large forces into southeastern Europe
A Bulgarian Nazi mouthpiece in Utre Sofia claimed Germany and Italy would deploy sizable forces into southeastern Europe if Allies act there. a German broadcast intercepted in New York predicted an imminent Allied attack in the region and outlined plans coordinated with Weygand in the Near East. The US fleet would stay in the mid Pacific with no base shifts, while Admiral Richardson said no special significance to the move. In Norway, German High Command said warplanes hit marching Allied troops and siege positions around Narvik, claiming new bomb hits on two British cruisers. From a secret hiding place, King Haakon VII proclaimed his government’s determination to continue governing.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Berlin
Germany
Italy
Europe
Balkan
New York
Sid
Near East
Maxime Weygand
United States
Mid Pacific
James O. Richardson
Aeet
Dutch East Indies
Japan
Norway
Narvik
Haakon VII
May Oust Chamberlain in War Debates at Westminster
In wartime Britain eight months into the conflict, Eden says the war could reach an active phase and be long. Butler notes Allied aims include Denmark's independence while Chamberlain weighs Narvik risks with air superiority in mind. Debates in the Lords and Commons mourn two dead Labour figures as trust in leadership wavers.
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Dominions
Anthony Eden
National Defense Publc
House of Commons
R. A. Butler
Denmark
Chamberlain
Erith
Narvik
Norway
Dalton
Senate Roundup Signals Hearings on Bills Likely Monday
Senate minority leader said a public hearing will be demanded on the incoming bills, likely Monday when the Senate meets again. Republican leaders noted hearings would be limited and discussed assurances about departmental funds remaining unaffected by transfers. The piece also covers convention delegate tallies, party plans, and several Senate actions including a public utility commissioner appointment and a Turnpike extension bill amendment.
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Jeader
Frederick T. Gelder
G. Mason Owlett
Shapiro
Gelder
Butler
Welfare
General State Authority
James
C. Hale Sipe
Armstrong Democrat
Roosevelt
Farley
Wisconsin
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Robert Taft
Ohio
New England
Washington
John Hamilton
Congressional
Chicago
Prohibition Party
Roger W. Babson
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Lippe
Howard L. Russell
Public Assistance
R. W. Thorne
Williamsport
Philadelphia
Joseph P. Ominsky
Harrisburg
Point
Stock Market Overview of Major Companies and Percentages
A compilation of listed corporations and percentages appears, naming Air Reduction Am, Aluminum Dye Am, Bethlehem Steel, Chrysler, General Motors, Ford, and many others with assorted share figures and market indicators. The reader sees a dense catalog of firms, railways, and manufacturers alongside trading percentages and stock values.
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Bald Loco Ct Balt
Ohio
Bendix Aviat
Beth Steel
Briggs
Bure
Calumet
Hee Canad Pacific
Cerro de Pus
Chrysler Corp
Column
el Coms Solvents
Cam'with
South Cols Edison
Consol Oil
del Lack and
West Douglas Aircraft
Tu Pont del Fastman
Odik
el Auto Lite
Eleo
Gen Foods
Gen Motors Gillette Snt A
Greyhound Corp
Interlake Tron
Int Harvester
Int
Nink Can
Tel
Cop Kresge
Loew's Jie Mack Trucks
Montgom Ward Nash-Kelvinator
Nat Biscuit Nat Dairy Pr
Nat Distillers
Nat Pew and
NY Central RR North Amer Ca
Packard Motor Pen RR Phillips Pat Pub
Sye NJ
Pure Oil Radio Corp of Am Heading Co
Repab Steel Reynolds ‘Toh
Sears Roebuck Socany- Vacuum Southern
Pacific Southern
Ry - Sperry Corp
Studebaker Corp
Yexas Corp
Timken
United Aircraft United Corp
United Gas
Jinp
Indus Alco US Rubber US
West Union Tel Weal el and
Aig
Woolworth Curb Ark Nat Gus “A” Cities Service
New B
Paap Road Corp
Pope fears more invasion spurs world tension
Pope Pius XII told 4000 pilgrims at the Vatican that a world poisoned by lies endangers peace and that war may invade more nations. Italy, while seeking peace with the Balkans, warned Britain that Gibraltar blockades would fail, accusing Allies of spreading false alarms in the region.
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Richard G. Maslock
Associated Press
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Prue X11
Vatican
Bng
Méditerranean
Italy
Chamberlain
Virginio Guyda
Mussolini
Balkan
Il Giornale D'Italia
Gibraltar
Balkans
Balkang
Near East
Alled
Il Messagegero
Obituary of J A Hale noted Salisbury resident dies in Wheeling
J A Hale longtime Salisbury resident and former mine foreman died unexpectedly Tuesday in Wheeling West Virginia where he had served as mine superintendent for the Wheeling Steel Corporation for four years He was born August 2 1880 in Carmichaels Pa and belonged to several clubs churches and fraternal orders He is survived by a daughter Grace Kale a son Huston Hale a brother and a sister Friends may visit at the family home in Salisbury with services set for Friday at 2 30 p m Interment in Edgewood Cemetery
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J. A. Hale
Salisbury
Wheeling
W. Va
Wheeling Steel Corporation
Graff Coal Company
Conemaugh
Carmichaels
Methodist Church of
Brownfield
Saltsburg
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Avonmere
Sailsbury
Edgewood Cemetery
Stepin Fetchit to Tour With Swingaroo Revue at Manos
Stepin Fetchit returns from a 16 week Shubert Show tour to headline the Swingaroo Revue at Manos in a matinee and night engagement. The cast includes Abdul Sender, Jerry Blaine and Hollywood Rhythm Band, with Artie Dynn and Sonny and Shirley Dall among others in a lively stage and screen style comedy review.
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Broadway
Hollywood
Stanford Zucci
Will Rogers
Cinemy-Lind
Stepin Fetehit
Dusky
Abdul Sender
River Nile
Jerry Blaine
New York
Hollywood Studios
Artie Dynn
Sonny and
Shirley Dall
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