Lane Mahoney clash over hospital funds and taxes
The Democratic primary battle heats as Gov Lane and rival George P. Mahoney trade charges over 20 million dollars for Maryland mental hospitals. John B. Funk says Mahoney falsely accuses in denying funds and sales tax intent, while detailing planned hospital capital projects and scheduled contracts and audits.
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Veterans Memorial Delay Sparked by Lane Critique
Mahoney, in Montgomery County, attacked Lane over a veterans memorial, accusing him of indifference as the 1949 Legislature ordered a governor's commission to propose a WWII heroes memorial. The governor has not yet appointed the commission, seen as evidence of Lane's lack of interest in veterans.
More Price Increases At Shopper's Level
New York July 27 more price increases hit the shopper level as higher material costs were blamed. Carpet prices rose five to ten percent by Mohawk Carpet Co and television prices up to ten percent by Allen B Dumont Laboratories Inc. Both hikes start August 1 and September 1 respectively, with other firms also raising prices. Steak sold at $2 a pound and stew beef at $1 in the Boston market district amid dealer reports of strong demand and war scare buying.
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Ugher
Mohawk Carpet Co
Allen B. Dumont Laboratories, Inc
Boston
Government orders for enlarged preparedness program lag
The government has placed practically no new orders for its enlarged preparedness program, while acknowledging other increases and scarcities. This indicates slow procurement activity despite rising supply concerns.
Bridge Named for Soldier Brown at Rockville Dedication
The John C. Brown bridge in Rockville will be dedicated August 12 as a memorial to Corporal John C. Brown the first Maryland soldier killed in action in Korea. Built by Maryland and the B and O at $40 000 the bridge replaces one condemned in 1949 near Rockcrest to shorten a long drive to Rockville pike.
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Baltimore
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Ernie Tanne
WGAY
Silver Spring
Corporal Brown
Maryland shifts 1950 primary to September 18 date
The Maryland Legislature moved the 1950 primary to September 18 to avoid the Jewish New Year. The act adds an absentee voting option for armed services and creates additional registration days in Baltimore on August 14 and October 2 3 and 4. The bills were signed by Governor Lane shortly after passage.
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Lane
Eight Hour Session Ends Amid Election Law Debates
A lengthy eight hour session in Annapolis closed at 9 am with three bids by Delegate Lubher to change election laws rejected. The Senate considered measures to deny the vote to Communist Party supporters but declined action. Governor Lane faces renomination controversy with Mahoney supporters backing pet projects that failed. Senator Turnbull urged delaying the primary to September 5, while Davis favored the date for political messaging. The Lane program narrowly passed in the Senate and awaits House action. TO PREACH IN BALTIMORE: Hood College head Witham R Barnhart to preach on Hope for an Age of Despair at Mount Vernon Place Methodist Church.
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George P Mahoney
Mahoney
Turnbull
D-Balto County
Senate
Davis CR Montgomery
Davis
Sothord
House
Baltimore
de Witham R. Barnhart
Hood College
Mount Vernon Place Methodist Church
Albert Edward Day
Mt Pleasant 4 H Girls Meet Plans for Fair Entry
The Mt Pleasant Girls 4 H Club met with 20 membersThursday night. The event opened with the 4 H pledge and announced the annual prize event near Walkerville. The club decided to enter a float at the Timonium Fair. After adjournment refreshments were served and movies were shown to members by Donald Fogle. A scarecrow owl prototype was created to deter birds from fruit and berry patches.
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Walkers Ville
Donald Fogle
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