Assembly Ends Jim Crow Law in Maryland Railways
The 1051 Maryland General Assembly voted 22 to 7 to repeal the Jim Crow law on railways and ferries, ending a 47 year policy of segregating white and Black passengers. Governor McKeldin’s signature will finalize the repeal, removing legal segregation on state transportation facilities, with opposition dwindling as a Bay Bridge completion looms.
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Annapolis
General Assembly
Maryland
Senate
Free State
Dippel
D-Balto
McKeldin
Chesapeake Bay
House
Bay Bridge
Jim Crow
Della
Baltimore
LeRoy McCardell
Frederick County
Jim Maryland
Melnicore
Kimble
Allegany County
Assembly
Milanicz
Waya and Means
Finance
Goldstein
D-Calvert
Ways and Means
Department of Motor Vehicles
State Court of Appeals
Here’s Good News For Parents of Puny Children
A Houston four year old with vitamin B1 B2 niacin and iron deficiency gained appetite and weight after using HADACOL. Father F W Horton reports improved energy and meals, citing radio ads and a strong personal recommendation. A free Captain HADACOL Comic book offer follows.
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Lee Horton
Fath Avenue
Houston
Texas
F. W. Horton
Lee
Mr. Horton
Madacol
Lea
Captain Hadacol
LeBlanc Corporation
Lefayette
Labor Group May Quit Wage Board Amidrising Tensions
The United Labor Policy Committee rejected a proposed nine percent ceiling on future wage increases and may withdraw its three Wage Stabilization Board members. Economic Stabilizer Eric Johnston cautioned the potential impact on the wage control program as a critical deadlock persisted in the board's session. Conciliator Cyrus Ching faced a tough task to broker a peace while threats of walkouts and a broader strike loom.
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Washington
United Labor Policy Committee
Eric Johnston
Johnston
Cyrus F. Ching
Ching
Balance of power board mutates wage plan in nine per cent rise
Nine member board brokers a compromise raising wages up to nine per cent above levels a year ago with a June cost of living index lift likely. Pension and welfare fringe benefits would freeze while labor members threaten to walk off if pay boosts are imposed. Industry members still seek an eight per cent cap. Risks include a stabilization program and potential strikes over wage hours disputes.
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Pers
Nine
Johnston
Calvary Methodist Friendly Circle Meets for Banquet
The Friendly Circle Class of Calvary Methodist Church met Wednesday in the parish hall for a covered dish banquet with thirty two members present. Rev Dr and Mrs Haas attended as guests. The next gathering will be at Watkins Acres in March.
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ULABS
Friendly Circle
Calvary Methodist
Ehuren
Haas
Watkins Acres
War Veterans Protest Over Baltimore Trade School Closure
About 300 veterans protested the closure of the Baltimore institute after the VA suspended payments citing near 300000 in overcharges. They demonstrated at the VA building and then moved to the institute and later to Senator O'Conor's home seeking a resolution while institute director Charles Wendt denied owing government money.
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Baltimore
Thelr
Senator O'Conor
Dmd
Veterans Administration
Baltimore Institute
Charles Wendt
Wendt
O’conor
Alsald
William L. Limburg
Maryland
Chesapeake Potomac Authority proposed for bay fishing
Virginia legislators and Maryland lawmakers discussed a proposed Maryland Virginia Chesapeake Potomac authority to supervise fishing and crabbing in the bay and river. The plan, pending finance committee review, could affect subsistence allotments and trade school enrollment deadlines.
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Charles Unruh
Virginia
Maryland Senate
State House
Annapolis
George C. Norris
Virginia Senate Finance Committee
W. Tayloe Murphy
Unruh
Virginia lawmakers urge joint Potomac commission plan
Three Virginia tidewater lawmakers told Maryland lawmakers the latest move to solve bi state fishery problems offers scant hope. One urged Maryland to join Virginia on a joint commission to govern the Potomac River, enabling a single commission to oversee the area.
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Annapolis
Virginia
Tidewater
Maryland
Truman Nominates Maryland-Hubert Officials for Bi-State Post
President Truman named five individuals from Maryland and nearby towns to a bi state commission role amid a dispute over oyster licensing and Potomac oystering. The names include Glen Caple Cedarhurst Burke Tans ey town and Francis M Pickett Woodbine. Oregon State basketball hits early season losses totaling 32 players in 26 games due to personal feuds.
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Ted
Maryland
Zere
Hubert Glen
Caple
Cedarhurst
James ¥. Burke
Tanseytown
Francis M. Pickett
Woodbine
Oregon State
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Kemp
H. Gilbert Williams
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Jefferson Blvd
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N. Court St
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Montgomery Ave
TES Finance Corp
Westminster
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Truman
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