Maryland Fair Board to Disburse Quarter Million in Prizes
The Maryland State Fair Board plans to award about 250000 in prize money this year to 24 fairs and shows, 18 field days, and 95 community exhibitions. Funding comes from thoroughbred racing revenues, with 256000 from half mile tracks and 4000 from each mile track, plus state mutuel allocations.
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Maryland
Timonium
Fair Board
Nelson Phelps
The
Phelps
Havre de Grace
Turner
P. C. Turner
Parkton
Lawson Motor Sales used cars Easter showcase
Monocacy Motors and Lawson Motor Sales advertise an Easter sale featuring a large lineup of nearly new and used cars including 1937 Plymouth, 1939 Chevrolet, 1940 Packard, 1941 Dodge and Studebaker models, Nash Golden Airflytes, and specials like a Kaiser four door sedan Overdrive. Listings highlight miles, options, and contact numbers at 150 or 1740R and 2613.
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Studebaker
Dodge
Stude
Stude. Cony
Plymouth
Packard
Maryland Fair Board executive secretary profiles
The article profiles Phelps, longtime executive secretary of the Maryland State Fair Board since 1948. It notes the circuit from May to November ending with Timonium Fair, highlights support for 4 H and Future Farmers of America clubs, and recalls his 50 years in the Air Force with combat duty in Europe. He learned photography to capture exhibits for farm journals.
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Ation
Fair Board
4-H Club
Future Farmers of America
Phelps
University of Maryland
Sam
Air Force
Baltimore
Maryland State Fair Board
Louisiana Newsmen Acquitted By Judge
Lake Charles La April 16 A judge acquitted five Louisiana newspapermen accused of defaming 16 public officials and three gamblers. The indictments grew from a Lake Charles American Press crusade against gambling in Calcasieu Parish as the controversial cases began.
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Lake Charles
Louisiana
Calcasieu Parish
Newsmen Acquitted in Grand Jury Gambling Case
Judge Cocke of New Orleans defended press criticism of public acts in a ruling after five newsmen were acquitted. The group included Kenneth Dixon, Thomas B. Shearman, Hugh Shearman, James Norton, and Carter George, all tied to an anti gambling crusade led by Dixon, a former AP war correspondent.
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Cocke
New Orleans
Kenneth Dixon
Thomas B. Shearman
Hugh Shearman
James Norton
Carter George
Dixon
Associated Press
Next Atomic Explosion Is Set For Tuesday At 9
The Atomic Energy Commission announced the next atomic explosion will occur between 9 and 10 p.m. Pacific Standard Time next Tuesday, with press and media coverage arranged and about 200 reporters, photographers, and TV crews to witness from 11 miles from Point Zero. Army and civilian defense officials, governors, and hundreds of soldiers will be present, while coast to coast television audiences will view the event.
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Las Vegas
Atomic Energy Commission
ABC
TV Camermen
Army
Heavy Grading Near Finish On Gathland Amphitheater
State Parks Director Joseph Kaylor announced early completion of heavy grading for a 2510 seat amphitheater at Gathland State Park. Foreman Carl Stravinski led contractors as crews prepare terraced slopes, with a summer program to add stone walkways, drainage, parking, sodding, and a stone parapet around the site near the War Correspondents Arch.
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Joseph Kaylor
Gathland State Park
Kaylor
Carl Stravinski
Burkittaville
War Correspondents
Rail test run eyed for faster Washington Pittsburgh link
Frederick readers hear that a mid 1953 start for park and territories requires more funds. Neil H. Swanson, executive editor, notes Baltimore papers since 1950. Rail fans plan trip as RDCs may expand on B&O service between Brunswick and Washington.
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Frederick
Neil H. Swanson
Baltimore
Empapers
Ask Amendment To Prevent Seizures
The Maryland Press Association board approved a resolution seeking a constitutional amendment to curb presidential power to seize property. It cites the President’s public assertions of inherent seizure power over public utilities industries or the press as a challenge to constitutional rights and urges distribution to state press groups.
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Baltimore
The
Maryland Press Association Today
United States
Local Rail Fans To Join Experimental Run
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will test Budd-built RDCs on a long distance high speed trip from Washington to Glenwood shops near Pittsburgh. The Washington Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society cooperates. Rail fans provide passengers. B and O funds the test. Six hours each way, with a mutually beneficial arrangement and hopes for success.
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Washington
Pittsburgh
Brunswick
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
RDC
Glenwood Shops
Ational Railway Historical Society
Facts of Life Reflections on Obligations and Time
A reflective column notes life’s unavoidable duties as hours slip by. The piece emphasizes daily obligations and the steady, unignorable passage of time shaping personal choices and responsibilities.
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Hamilton Ave
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RED Cross
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