Senate Passes Jim Crow Law Repeal Bill
The Maryland Senate endorsed repealing the Jim Crow law with a 20 to 4 vote though the House of Delegates remained uncertain. The bill faced delays and debate, with supporters citing petitions and potential consequences for various industries and civil rights.
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Stricter Rent Control Bill Moves Through Congress
A proposed renewal and tightening of federal rent controls was handed to Congress. Senators Maybank and Spence lead hearings as administration seeks to restore controls on certain quarters and rental units not covered in 1937 wartime measures. The bill targets about 300000 rentals and considers restoring rent stabilization and anti overcharge provisions.
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Spence
Taney
Rights of tenants and boards under state laws described
The text outlines tenant rights to seek triple damages and to control evictions under state laws. It notes the right to take criminal action against repeat violators as described by Spence. Local advisory boards remain, appointed by the expediter from candidate lists submitted by state governors.
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Spence
Hagerstown Primaries Highlight Local Mayoral Race
Hagerstown voters go to the polls today for municipal primaries with key focus on the Democratic mayoral race. Candidates are W Lee Elgin and Edward Oswald Jr, while Republicans nominate Herman L Sills John Dunn and Charles Mobley. polls open 6 to 8 at night amid high interest and new registrants.
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Edward Oswald
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Herman L Sills
Statens
John Dunn
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Sweeney
Charles Mobley
Elgin Not Candidate For Governor, He Says
Hagerstown January report quotes Elgin denying any gubernatorial run. He serves a decade as State Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, plans to stay in Hagerstown after this mayoral campaign. His Democratic mayoral opponent is Edward Oswald, with Trott as attorney for the current administration.
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Elgin
Tal Elgin
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Trott
Lawmakers Split On Pari-Mutuel Exemption Debate
Frederick County legislators face a heated dispute over exempting Frederick from the parimutuel harness racing act. Petitions cite diverse signers while others defect from support and press for clear positions. The issue involves the Maryland Racing Commission and potential dates for harness events. In other news, L Vinton Hershey is named chairman of the Baltimore Federal Reserve Bank board replacing James M Shriver.
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Democrats Call For Repeal Of Taft-Hartley Act
Democrats push repeal of the Taft-Hartley Act in the Senate Labor Committee by an 8 to 5 vote and plan hearings to amend the Wagner Act. The move aims to restore the Wagner framework, with hearings set to run through February 10 before further Senate action.
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Truman
Returns From Trip As Guest Of Navy
Dr Joseph F Thorning associate editor praised the Missouri battleship crew for skilled seamanship during a fogbound Norfolk channel approach. He noted efficient operations including at sea refueling anti aircraft fire mail delivery and 16 inch gun salvos. Religious observance aboard and Thorning’s mass followed by a dinner at Guantanamo Bay were highlighted with senior officers in attendance.
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Truman and ship captains tour Caribbean in 1945 visit
The narrative recalls President Truman and the task force captains visiting party hosts Col and Mrs. Lanigan at Guantanamo. Captain Thach and Dr. Thorning are noted guests amid events at San Juan Hill and Morro Castle in Santiago de Cuba. Captain William Gelleny piloted the airplane during the trip.
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Thorning
Mike ™ Lanigan
Marine Corps
Guantanamo
Iwo Jima
St. Joseph's
Carrollton Manor
San Juan Hill
Morra Castle
Santiago de Cuba
Legislation Move Advance In Senate On Finite Terms
The article notes renewed requests that all recommendations for fourteen reforms be acted on by the first of the month. It reports broad debate in the Senate over replacing or eliminating positions and the assignment of Frederic pealers with specified salaries for local officials.
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Fredete
Caver
Red Skelton Moves From NBC To CBS In Talent Raid
New York January 24 CBS announced it will move comedian Red Skelton from NBC to CBS next fall. Skelton currently airs at 9 30 p m Fridays on NBC and will join CBS Sundays at 850 p m EST. CBS has recently lured Amos n Andy Jack Benny and plans to bring Bing Crosby next season from ABC.
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Columbia Broadcasting System
National Broadcasting Co
Red Skelton
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Amos 'N' Andy
Jack Benny
Bing Crosby
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McCarthy
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Bergen
Harvest of Stars
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Nebraska Name Origin Misquoted Phrase
A fragment notes that the name Nebraska derives from an Indian phrase Ne-brath-ka meaning shallow water. The claim reflects a common attribution but lacks authoritative linguistic backing.
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Nebraska
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