Clash Over Airpower Policy Sparks Congressional Row
Washington reports a breach between the War Department and a congressional committee as Secretary of War McSwain advocates increasing air strength from 1800 to 4384 planes. House leaders warn of potential authority over military administration while Morgenthau seeks continued monetary power for a year. Protests rise from labor groups over NRA codes amid looming credit plans and a Roosevelt address to a joint audience next week.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Committee
War Department
Chatrean McSwain
South Carolina
Derutha McEwain
McSwain
House
Morgenthau
Thormsy
Accidion
NRA
Roosevelt
Lions examine Schoolboy Patrol work at club meeting
At the Prancis Scott Key hotel the Lions Club heard Ralph W. Borer of the Automobile Club of Maryland and Howard Wisehaupt of Cleveland discuss Schoolboy Patrols. Borer cited patrol growth to 200000 youths aiding 5 million students since 1928, while Wisehaupt’s remarks highlighted effort and humor in promoting business education and community safety.
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Lions Club
Prancis Scott Key
Ralph W. Borer
Frederick
Automobile Club of Maryland
Bayer
Boyer
Schoelboy
Richard F. Simmons
Wisehaupt
Wisement
Delverog
Cosmber of Commerce
Charles F Seeger
Lioyd C Culler Guess
Notable figures questioned in congressional probes
Former navy secretary Charles Francis Adams and Walter F. Brown, ex postmaster general, testified or were questioned as House and Senate committees probe wartime air mail contracts. Named witnesses include H R Steele Addison Moherry H O Stevens Charles T Theades Edgar Grampier and others. Next week's Hotel Frederick meeting will feature two spelling-bee directors and auto-transit arrangements.
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Hoover
Congress
Charles Francis Adams
Navy
House
Walter F .Brown
Senate
Ors
H R Steele
A. B Keller
Addison Moherry
H O. Stevens
Boston Mass
Charles T Theades
Edgar & Grampier
Baltimore
Frederick
Bootleggers Thrive After Prohibition Says Official
Detroit March 2 Nearly three months after repeal the Alcoholic Beverage unit says bootleggers remain active with more stills and doubled capacity. Major W L Ray notes that illicit distilleries operate on a larger scale and that drinkers still call bootleggers for cheaper liquor, circulating despite legal sales. He urges scrutiny of supply chains and warns of continued illegal production.
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Detroit
Alcoholic Beverage Unit
Department of Justice
W. L Ray
Specifl Investigation Division
Prohibition Enforcement
Laquor
Rockville Mail Fraud Sting Nets Carrier Guilty
In Rockville a carrier admitted guilt in a postal money theft case linked to a trap letter containing $9. Disney, arraigned in Rockville and released on bond, faced U S District Court action in Baltimore. Inspectors conducted the two year probe into missing letters passing through the Rockville post office.
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Matey
Desey
United States District Court
Baltimore
Clay Plummer
Gaithersburg
Disney
Clarence & Witheal
G T. Bleakley
Rockville
Mount
Muss Mery Arderoom
Highland Apartments
Washington
Statesville
Fcc
Washinngton
Rockvile
Miss Dawson
Nether Place
Halle
Disner
Cartoonist Thomas Xast and political symbols noted
The item cites Thomas Xast as the originator of the GOP elephant and the Democratic donkey. It mentions Women’s Day derived from Saxon roots and John Bull as a British composer and organist credited with a national anthem. A Rockville postal worker connected to special delivery for about seven and a half years, aged around 35, is described with Charles M Jones as a Rockville postmaster and witness.
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Thomas Xast
John Bull
Rockville
Remodeling at Frederick Cloak and Suit Store Opens New front
Extensive remodeling underway at the Frederick Cloak and Suit Store at Church and Market Streets. About 3,000 will be spent to add zigzag mirror interiors twelve dressing rooms and a relocated balcony stairway increasing space by 200 square feet. Front remodeled with chromium and new displays from Pittsburgh Plate Glass. machinery department expands while ladies wear shifts to rear.
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Prederick Cloak and Suit
Pamners
Glenn Rotikirk
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Cail
Inswers
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Caety
Burlington
Iows
Lewand T. Custer
Hawkere-Gasete
Omer Custer
Illinois
Uissely
Custer
C. E. Cline & Son Funeral Directors
Penn
Pennsylvania
United
U.S
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Mills Sons
Hendrickson
Suguets
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