Maryland WPA roll changes may add thousands of jobs
Baltimore officials report new order allows unemployed workers in Maryland to qualify for WPA payrolls as relief demands rise. J Milton Patterson says several thousand across the state, including Baltimore, could gain employment, with about 19 000 on WPA rolls statewide and 8 000 in Baltimore city plus 2 000 Maryland youths in CCC camps. The change aims to ease unemployment despite prior exclusions.
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Works Progress Ainistration
State Board
Aids and Charities
WPA
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J. Milton Patterson
Baltimore City
Francis Dryden
Maryland
Marylnd
What Is Your News I Q What Is Your News I Q
The piece presents a quiz format with multiple questions and points, including a weathered reference to AP Feature Service style questions. It references a man known for dumping feathers and details about relief rolls and employment in Allegany county, with figures on May and June public help and old-age pensions in various areas.
General public assistance and aid by county and city totals
The figures show county and city totals for June old age pensions aid to dependent children and blind grants plus general public assistance. Families are counted in totals, so individuals exceed the listed numbers as a family can include multiple people.
Underground Post Office Draws Stamp Collectors
Adelaide July 26 AP. Coober Pedy, the opal mining town in South Australia, features the world’s only underground post office. Stamps and covers from the town are in demand as locals live in underground rooms and the bank operates below ground.
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Adelaide
South Austria
Coober Pedy
Dick's Temper Turns Sharp. Grand-Aunt Restores Balance
A troubled eight year old, Dick, shifts from kind behavior to aggression until his grand-aunt visits from another state. She quietly notices nails, hygiene, and neglect of appearance. Her tactful guidance and a simple grooming routine reveal the source of shame, restoring Dick to his dutiful role at home. Also notes Mt Airy carnival opening with nightly dances and events.
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Billy
Betty
Father
Rrother
Darling
Baltimore orchestra to perform all dances this week
Maryland will join Jack Lederer for a full week of dance events as the orchestra plans to accompany all dances. The article notes Lederer and the Baltimore venue coordinating the schedule.
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Jack Lederer
Maryland
Wil
Baltimore
I'he Orchestra
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