Wallace Praises New Farm Law Amid Stabilizing Goals
Secretary Henry A. Wallace lauds the 1938 Agricultural Adjustment Act as strengthening the AAA program, expanding participation, and paving a path toward an Ever Normal Granary. He outlines six key provisions including soil conservation, national acreage limits, storage loans, marketing quotas, corn release, and crop insurance to stabilize incomes and supplies.
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Washington
Henry A. Wallace
United States
Drouth
Maryland sweet potato acreage to rise five percent in 1938
The Maryland Agricultural Outlook for 1938 forecasts a five percent increase in sweet potato acreage across the state. With gains in all sweet potato areas, prices are expected to be lower than in 1937, signaling a softer market for growers and consumers alike.
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Maryland
Correction to Cranium Crackers Error About Dinner Count
NEA Service corrects Cranium Cracker item from February 14. It explains Tony Palumbo started counting with the man in the Ninth chair to Bradford Borden’s right, then clockwise around the table to eliminate everyone except one to determine who pays the bill.
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Butch Finnegan
Finnegan
NEA Service
Tony Palumbo
Bradford Borden
Tony
Borden
Central Chinese Army Halts Japs in Hankow Blitz
China reports a turning tide in Central China as Chiang Kai shek’s regular forces regain morale and strike offensively. A new People’s Volunteer Corps and guerilla units bolster defenses while the air force, aided by foreign volunteers, shoots down Japanese planes in a dramatic raid over Hankow.
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Hankow
China
Japan
Chiang Kaishek
People's Volunteer Corps
Foreign Legion
Admiral Land Named Maritime Head
President Roosevelt designated Rear Admiral Emory F. Land of Laramie Wyoming as chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission. He succeeds Joseph P. Kennedy who sails to become ambassador. Max O. Truitt of St. Louis to fill Kennedy’s unexpired term pending Senate confirmation.
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Roosevelt
Hyde Park
N. Y
Emory &. Land
Laramie
Wyo
Federal Maritime Commission
Admiral Land
Joseph P. Kennedy
Landor
Max O. Truitt
St. Louis
Commission
Kennedy
Truitt
Senate
Land
Woman begins chemical engineering course at Maryland
Mary Elizabeth Mahrer, a 19 year old freshman from Wilmington Delaware, started a four year chemical engineering course at the University of Maryland becoming the first woman to enroll in the universitys engineering college. She aims to graduate and work for a chemical manufacturer.
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College Park
Mary Elizabeth Mahrer
University of Maryland
Wilmington
Del
College of Engineering
Chinese Air Force Faces Wave of Enemy Planes
A large air clash saw a surge of numbers with Chinese planes rising to meet an equal or greater enemy force. Reports describe heavy aerial combat and sustained engagements over contested skies.
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Ers
Mechanized Warfare Demonstrated at Edgewood Arsenal
Edgewood Arsenal Maryland February 18 Uncle Sam unveiled new mechanized warfare layouts at the chemical service annual demonstration. Two machines carry 42 inch mortars for mobile service with mechanized cavalry and chemical troops. One is a six wheel truck convertible to a half tractor with a mortar mounted to pivot to ground position in 40 seconds. The other is a tank like machine with a mortar fired from a fixed position between driver and gunner. It moves on tractor treads up to 30 miles an hour on roads and 15 across country.
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Edgewood Arsenal
Uncle Sam
Chemical Service
Chemical Warfare School
Cases Diagnosed As Spinal Meningitis In Maryland
Baltimore Feb 18 The State Health Department reports two Frederick county residents diagnosed with spinal meningitis after lab tests. One patient treated in a Baltimore hospital, the other in Frederick City Hospital. The pair lived within a quarter mile of each other with no contact found. Total statewide cases this year about nine in Baltimore and counties since January 1. In January 1937, thirty cases were reported.
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Baltimore
State Health Department
Frederick County
R. H. Riley
Frederick City
Riley
Location fixed for proposed convict road camp near Myersville
The State Roads Commission fixed the site about two miles north of Myersville on Claude Toms’ land, with an option on four acres. Surveys are underway, no buildings planned yet, and work could begin by April 1. The camp aims to crush stone for the Frederick Hagers town Myersville dual highway base to prevent cracking.
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State Roads Commission
Claude
Myersville
Toms
Roads Commission
Hagerstown and Frederick
State Board of Welfare
Maryland
Welfare Board
Homer E. Tabler
Frederick
Hagerstown
Boy Scout Exposition Series On City Streets
A series of Boy Scout expositions was set for this afternoon from 1 to 5. Troops from Calvary, Church of the Brethren, Lutheran, Knights of Pythias, and other units would display crafts, woodwork, leather work, tin can articles, and camping scenes along Market Street and nearby corners. W Norman F. Ford led the effort with events moved from February 12 due to weather. the note adds a regional fact about French West Africa populations.
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Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church
North Market Street
Church of the Brethren
Citizens’ National Bank
Lutheran Church
Kemp's
Maryland State School For the Deaf
Market
West Church Street
Maryland School
Western Maryland Trust Company
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church
Scout Council
Market Street
Norman F. Ford
Boy Scouts
Frederick
Papen Sees Rise of a Central European Commonwealth
Vienna reports Franz von Papen says the Austro German accord marks a move toward a commonwealth of nations in Middle Europe under German leadership. He predicts further pacts with successor states of the former Austro Hungarian empire and notes Hitler will back Austria’s independence with economic measures and tax preferences. The interview follows last weekend’s Hitler Schusschnigg conference, easing tensions and allowing Nazi influence in Austria.
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Vienna
Franz von Papen
Austria
Commonwealth of Nations
Europe
Germany
von Papen
Grand Jury Held On Assault Charge In Police Court
Eugene Howard a colored man appeared before Justice Walter Sinn on a charge of assault with intent to murder arising from a fight in Kimehart's alley that left Earl Duckett wounded in the temple. Howard was ordered held on 250 bond awaiting grand jury action. Alton Y. Bennett represented Howard. Also, William A. Day pleaded guilty to drunkenness and was fined five dollars and costs. Two motorists, J. H. Yost and Scott B. Bounds, forfeited $10 collateral for speeding over 45 miles per hour. arrests made by State Officer J. A. West.
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Eugene Howard
Walter E. Sinn
Howard
Earl Duckett
Kimehart’s Alley
Duckett
Sinn
Acton
Alton Y. Bennett
William A. Day
Herbert Strawsburg
Horace Alexander
J. H. Yost
Winchester
Scott B. Bounds
Hagerstown
J.A. West
Nurserymen's Course at Maryland Horticulture Building
The annual nurserymen's short course will be held February 22 and 23 in the Horticulture Building at the University of Maryland. Sponsored by the University of Maryland Horticulture Department and the Maryland State Nurserymen's Association, the event invites public attendance.
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University of Maryland
Horticulture Department
University
Maryland State Nurserymen’s Association
Limited Price Increase Planned by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt stated that the immediate aim is a limited rise in prices without inflation or higher living costs. He outlined a balanced price system at a press conference, noting some prices will fall while others rise to end the recession and boost employment.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Liying
Roosevelt price program sparks market reaction amid policy clash
Warren Madden of the National Labor Relations Board is noted. The piece covers the 200th anniversary of John Wesley. It mentions a backloaded bomber tactic, the pickaback plane, and a 32 airlift. It debates crop and housing bills, relief spending, and easy credit. Roosevelt says no inflation, while Jones restocks RFC funds at 1.5 billion as markets swing.
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Warren Madden
National Lebor Relations Board
John Wesley
Methodisma
Housevelt
Treasury
Federal Reserve Board
Roosevelt
Jesse H. Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Jones
Mr. Roosevelt
Wall Street
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Chiang Kai- Shek
Maritime Head
Hitler
Miklas
Claude E.toms
Towh
Boy Scout
French West Africa
Delphey
West Patrick St
Aim
You Papen
Fica
Eld
Nici
Oma Raed
C. C. Carty, Inc
East Patrick St
Frederick, Md
Legant
Levant
Hendrickson
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