Ban on Propaganda For OPA Quietly Passed by Congress
Congress voted to ban government propaganda in support of price control as talks on reviving the OPA stalled. Barkley warned that prospects for revival are dim while conferees rejected Senate plans and insisted on restoring price ceilings for milk meat eggs and other foods.
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Cool Weather Moves East Ending Heat Wave Across Nation
A mass of cool air from Western Canada moved eastward, breaking a heat wave that hit the East and Midwest. Records fell in Boston and Chicago as temperatures eased. Farmers fear for crops in Massachusetts while dairymen tap winter reserves amid grain and pasture shortages. Police Court cases in the East speed through with fines imposed. Berkeley Woolen Mill plans to buy a 150 acre farm in Charles Town as the site for a new mill.
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Weekend Pests and Tiring Social Night Reflections
A fragmented verse piece riffs on social fatigue and rude behavior at gatherings. It satirizes a boastful guest and messy hospitality, mixing odd phrases about trains and chores with dark humor. The speaker skewers insincere hosts and the toll of hosting on domestic life.
Two Die After Jumping From Washington Bridges
Two men identified by papers in their pockets died after plunging from bridges over Red Creek in Washington. T Prescott, 36, a mechanical engineer at the Naval Gun factory, fell 150 feet to a bridle path beneath the Massachusetts Ave bridge. James J Crawford, 47, a Post Office Department clerk, plunged from the Calvert Street bridge to the highway below.
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Frederick County FSA names new Farm Security Committee appointees
Frederick County Supervisor H. Bryce Hopkins announced Friday the appointment of Frank A. Gardner and Walter C. Martz to the Farm Security Administration committee. They take office July 1, joining Clifton P. Dudderar as chairman, as the county prepares to re‑establish veterans on farms. The committee will review veteran loan eligibility and assist in farm operation planning amid a new 25 million dollar program for veteran farm ownership loans. The retiring members were Charles Walker and Ira Dert.
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Md N G Meet Is Called Here For State Guard Unit Plan
A meeting of local National Guard officers with World War II service will be held at the State Armory next Thursday at 7 30 p m to plan two new units one rifle company and one artillery company to be stationed in Frederick Major General Francis Perrott announced the effort and Governor M A Reekord named Perrott to organize the units. No headquarters unit will be formed and staff officers will not be located in Frederick. The state guard units may be disbanded around January 1 with artillery command still uncertain. General Perrott urged experienced artillery officers to attend.
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Girl is killed in Chesapeake Bay murder near Deal Island
In Dear Island Maryland on July 19 Pansy Twigg twenty is shot three times by Ross Abbott a Deal Island waterman. He then drags her underwater and shoots again before shooting himself though wounded. Abbott admits jealousy motive as two witnesses identify the crime.
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Baltimore Grand Jury Eyes Police Probe Despite Limits
The Baltimore grand jury urged an investigation of the Baltimore Police Department while saying it cannot organize such a probe due to lack of authority. It awaits evidence and will issue presentments if warranted. State's Attorney Wells may hire former FBI agents with possible state funds. Governor O'Conor is referenced in the debate.
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Jury Appearance Promises Funds for Investigation
The testimony last week indicated a pledge of money to support the investigation. Wells stated further efforts would be pursued to present evidence allowing the FBI to join the inquiry at a later stage.
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Joint Farmers Picnic At Merryland Tract Wednesday
The annual joint farmers picnic at Merryland Tract near Petersville is planned for next Wednesday. Sponsored by Pomona Grange Farm Bureau 4-H Petersville Farmers' Club and Rural Women’s Clubs, the day features contests including a speedball game, talks by Farm Bureau and Grange officers between 1 and 2 pm, clay pigeon shooting, a country dinner by the Merryland Tract Women’s Club and dancing with Joe Stephens’ orchestra. Robert Staley chairs the event with Ridgley Flock leading the privilege committee.
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DDT Spray in Water Will Kill Beetles at College Park
A University of Maryland entomologist advises homeowners to spray two pounds of 50 percent dispersable DDT per 100 gallons of water to kill Japanese beetles for about two weeks. Smaller scale mixes use three teaspoons per gallon. He warns against household DDT and notes alternatives like arsenate of lead or hydrated lime. The piece also mentions the growing Teen Town program at Baker Park and a historical note about Boston parks in 1892.
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