State Racing Commission Sees Maryland Harness Downturn
The State Racing Commission reported Maryland harness racing in 1988 fell sharply from the prior year due to more tracks in neighboring states and conflicts with Garden State and Havre de Grace meetings. Laurel Raceway was ready for its meet, and the panel urged limiting racing to 60 days while seeking tax relief for county fair associations.
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Garden State
Camden
N. 3
New England
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Bowe
Laure
Pimlico
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Cumberland
Hagerstown
Bel Ar
Marlboro
Iis
Stuart S. Janney
Commission
Laurel Raceway
General Assembly
Truman Wins Test In House As Rules Power Is Broken
Amid the 81st Congress opening, the House votes 275 to 142 to curb the Rules Committee, removing a major obstacle to Truman's social and labor agenda. Taft, Knowland insurgents, and Wherry win leadership posts as Republicans grapple with internal splits.
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Truman
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Congress
Senate
Young Treat
Taft
Peee
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Senator Wherry
Nebraska
Senator Knowland
California
Saltrnstall Ofassachusetts
White House
Rep
Rasburn
D-Tex
Capitol Hill
South
Political maneuvering amid Truman program and stormy Europe
Speaker Sam Rayburn and committee leaders maneuver over a Truman program while Southern Democrats and Republicans clash on Rules. Meanwhile a Europe storm claims 26 lives in traffic crashes across the continent as ships anchor and a bus crash in France drowns 17. In Ohio Circourt Court Oliver Plaine sues for 5000 damages over a highway collision with a truck driven by Harry Young at Haw Bottom Road junction.
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White House
Rules Committee
GOP
Trurcan
Europe
London
Jane
British Isles
Cherbourg
Martigne-Ferchand
Neuvrennes
France
Trente
Ital
Oliver Lewis
Lane's Address To Last 25 Minutes
Governor Lane trims his six hour welcome message to about 25 minutes for the Maryland General Assembly. An abbreviated version will be printed for leisurely reading, summarizing state department activities since 1947 and outlining a 1950 program. The 40 000 word document will also cover high points of a large administration plan.
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Annapolis
Lane
General Assembly
Maryland
Louis J. O'Donnell
State Department
Christmas party and church talks at Evan gel Lutheran church
The Mothers' Class held a December 23 covered dish party at the Old Chapel with 25 members and 3 guests. A Secret Sister gift exchange occurred, the box was won by Mrs Claude Hamburg, and a brief meeting followed chaired by Mrs John Ponton.
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Evangelical Lutheran Church
Old Chapel
Claude Hamburg
John Ponton
Joseph Holdcraft
Charles Hargett
Michael Mulcahy
James Garrett
Edwin Nikirk
Austin Bender
Earl Harner, Jr
Howard Smith
George Stup
Henry Lotiner
Sodality
Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary of
Siu Lgmatuus Church
Urbana
Alyard
Aubrey G. Davis
Frederick
Betty Davis
Davis
A. G. Davis
Hay
Edward Wilcom
Hyattstown
James Winchester
Cora Lee Davis
Washington
Boy Is Discharged After Hit and Run Incident
Linwood Mick a 14 year old of near Emmitsburg was discharged from Frederick Memorial Hospital after a Sunday bicycle collision with a hit and run car. Doctors say injuries were not serious and state police have not identified the driver yet. Mick lives with Mr and Mrs Edward Seltzer near Emmitsburg.
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Linwood Mick
Emmitsburg
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Tate
Young Mick
Edward Seltzer
Evening of Fun at Club Meeting Honors Powell Anniversary
Mrs Guy Stwil and guests enjoyed costumes games singing and TV entertainment until midnight. Mr and Mrs Albert Powell received a sugar and creamer silver service from club members for their 25th wedding anniversary. A bridal cake from Mrs H Clifford Kelly topped the dining room table as photos and film were taken.
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Guy Stwil
Albert M. Powell
Powell
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