Maryland Tourism Boosts State Economy Prominent Report
Earle R. Poorbaugh told Rotary members that visitors spent about 80 million dollars in Maryland last year, generating roughly 3.16 million in direct taxes and ranking tourism as the second-largest business after agriculture. He urged broader promotion, better park signage, and development of tourist accommodations to further draw travelers and tax revenue.
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M. D. Ashbury
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County Woman Swindled by Gypsy Premises
Mrs Bessie Mehring, 73, of Keymar, filed a $50,000 loss claim after paying $3,000 to a palmist Laura Miller at 323 North Market Street. Police arrested Miller on a charge of feloniously stealing $3,000 from Mehring, tied to Frederick County on February 6. An early trial is expected. Mehring had inherited a fortune from her late husband William Marshall Mehring.
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Frederick County
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Palmist Suspect Frauds Targeting Wealthy Women
Gypsy Laura Miller of Waterloo and Baltimore claims she was approached by Mrs. Mehring for hex removal with a promised gift after prayers. Police recovered about $8000 alleged paid for relief as Miller and a network of palmists operate offices in Maryland and Washington.
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West Virginia fruit growers urged firm processing price agreements
Martinsburg reports Carroll R. Miller warns WV horticultural society members to avoid selling on the processing market without a price agreement, citing 1951 experiences. He spoke at the 50th annual meeting urging growers to insist on defined prices and avoid post sale price disputes.
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Apple industry leaders map future cooperation plans
iproducers in the Appalachian and western New York belts push for greater collaboration. The Belts supply about 85 percent of the nation's applesauce and canned slices. M. E. Knouse, president of the International Apple Association, envisions 1952 growth as the industry gears to handle 120 to 130 million bushels yearly. Clifford L. Gordon of Paw Paw slated to advance from vice president to a two year term as president, succeeding Sam M. Skinner.
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AppalachiAn grower meeting attracts four state attendees
About 400 growers from the four state Appalachian belt are gathered for a major meeting tomorrow. Maj Christos Pispinis of the Greek Army is assigned to Washington for extensive training in modern warfare methods under US Greek training agreements. He visited the Nichols residence last weekend.
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