Maryland Sales Tax Forms Available for Local Businesses
About 500 applications blanks for retail sales and use tax licenses under Maryland's new sales tax law are now at the Clerk of the Circuit Court office. Merchants must pay $1 per retail establishment when submitting to the State Comptroller. Forms require business name, ownership, partners or officers, number of locations, and sales records, and license must be displayed at the business.
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Maryland
Circuit Court
Ellis C. Wachter
Comptroller
Comptroller's Office
Local Cancer Fund Drive Extended Despite Poor Response
Frederick Chamber of Commerce leaders extend the local cancer relief drive to May 21 as weather and slow contributions hindered reaching the county quota of 5,200. Boy Scouts and volunteers pass boxes at McCurdy Field while an exhibit on cancer remains at 117 North Market Street through Saturday for on-site donations.
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Philip C. Harvey
Frederick
Jaycees
Harvey
North Market Street
Jaycee
Cancer Relief Fund
Lions Clubs
Functure of Western Tyland Trust Co
William E. Hardy
WFAD
Insurance Co Organizes Annual Meeting Of Frederick County
The Insurance Company of Frederick County held its morning meeting at North Market Street offices. Officers named were William M. Storm president R E Delaplains vice president Miss Katie Seeger secretary Lincoln D. Engelbrecht treasurer. Two board vacancies were filled by Charles H Remsburg and Charles F Bowers following deaths of Charles D Walker and Casper E Cline. Hail briefly disrupted the city with a light thunderstorm but no evident damage. President Truman nominated Robert A Lovell for Undersecretary of State.
Congress progress and minor measures in the fifth year
NEA Washington correspondent Peter Edson notes Congress has four months left with 6559 pages in the Record and 5138 bills introduced. Only five measures became law so far, and operating costs nearly doubled to about 29 million next year. He jokes about paging Bob LaFollette and Mike Monroney to reorganize Congress and lists several minor items passed, while highlighting key priorities and stalled major reforms.
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Peter Edson
NEA
Washington
Congress
Bob LaFollette
Mike Monroney
OPA
U. S
Lst
Turkey
Greece
War Department
Paris
Switzerland
Pacific
Boulder Dam
Herbert Hoover
Glenn Taylor
Dem
Albert Fall
Theodore Roosevelt
Medora
Twe Boys
Daughters of the American Revolution
Inington
Reu
Salisbury Stores Overstocked in Citywide Clearance Sale
Salisbury merchants in a 14 000 population plan a May 1942 clearance sale with price reductions up to 80 percent to move overstocked spring merchandise. Advertisers note many dealers bought too much and the cooperative sale aims to clear shelves and counters.
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Salisbury
Shell kills eight in Bacolod blast at sea salvage
Eight persons were killed and two injured when a 155 mm shell salvaged from the ocean by three fishermen exploded and detonated two houses in Bacolod Negros Island. The incident occurred today and emergency services rushed to the scene.
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Manila
Bacolod
Negros Island
Crop Review Details Costly Weather Damage Across Maryland
The Weather Bureau reports a three day sub freezing spell caused heavy crop losses across western and northern Maryland counties. Fruit trees strawberries and vegetables suffered severe damage while grains fared better in central regions. Temperatures averaged 5 to 10 degrees below normal with widespread freezing across the state.
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Baltimore
Weather
Jowlan
Central Mar
Th Bureau
Frederick
Bureau
Errov
Westren
Soutern
Maryland bankers attend convention in Atlantic City
A group of Frederick County bankers travels to Atlantic City New Jersey to register at the Marlborough-Blenheim for the Maryland Bankers Association convention. Two local figures, S. Ross Siyers and W H B Anders, serve on the administration committee and will attend the breakfast gathering. The convention opens Thursday, with local attendees expected to arrive for the event.
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Frederick County
Atlantic City
N. J
Marlborough Bienheim
Maryland Bankers
Ross Siyers
W. H. B. Anders
State Association
S B.collinus
Fred
Rain Lifts Vegetation After May Cold Snap
Overnight showers brought a quarter inch of rain reviving vegetation after a May cold snap. Forecaster says these showers signal cooler weather with highs around 8 to 40s, much lower than recent days. Additional showers likely tomorrow per the forecast.
Historic Urbana Mansion Sells to Siancioffs
The Urbana plantation home once used as Jeb Stuart headquarters and later a school and hospital near Frederick County history has sold to Ivan and Carolyn Siancioff with seven children. The 110 foot porches overlook 15 acres and sit at the Washington and Fingerboard roads near Peter Pan Inn. Sale price not disclosed but estimated near $15,000, broker Howard A. Gross announced.
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Ihs County
Miram Evans Kefauver
Urbana
Jeb Stuart
Ivan
Carolyn Sianciofi
Birncioff
Europe
Rappahannock River
Fredericksburg
Phillips
Frederick
Col Jones
Monocacy
Reese
C. Barger
Passir
Washington
Howard A. Gross
Jaycees Promote I Am American Day in Frederick
Frederick's Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors I Am An American Day events on May 18. A 15 minute program at Tivoli theater precedes the evening show with flag salute, proclamation reading, and a talk by State Senator Edward D. Storm. The program repeats at the Opera House later.
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Frederick
Chamber of Commerce
Truman
United States
Tivoli Theater
American Legion
Edward D. Storm
John D. Shorrow
Opera House
W. Merval Weaver
Freder Presbyterian Church
St. John’s
Lincoln
Jarcees
Frederick High School
Secudo
Clifton E Bevins
Dani
Walter C. Wolf
Salvation Arm
Reese Cassard
Man Survives Contact With 4000 Volt Live Wire
A Kansas man named Drumm mowing his lawn came within inches of a downed high tension wire. A power lineman dispatched to repair the line said, Brother, you just shook hands with 4000 volts. Drumm escaped injury by contacting only insulated portions and not touching the bare conductor.
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Kansas
Civ
Foxe
Drumm
Power Company
Bramm
Eman
UN to Form Inquiry Panel on Palestine Crisis
The United Nations plans a 40 member neutral inquiry panel led by an eight assistant secretary general and possibly Victor Hoo of China to study the Palestine issue. Arab delegates signaled they will stay through the session but may withhold cooperation if unhappy with the commission.
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New York
United Nations
Lodas
Palestine Inquiry Compassion
General Assembly
Inquiry Commission
Full Assembly
Lake Success
Trygt Lice
Palestine
Eanwhile
Faris el Khoury
Syria
Assembly
el Khoury
Flashes Of Life Teasers From Dotted News Snippets
A nurse in Haverford finds a tear gas bomb in darkness at a home. A New York bank celebrates a loan by writing off the billionth dollar. In Yakima a man uses a can opener as a fishing lure and catches 16 silver trout. Oklahoma City officers consider basic accident instructions from the chief.
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New York
Charles J. F. Porter
National City Bank
Yakima, Wash
C. A
McDonald
Rimrock Lake
Oklahoma City
Optimist Club Plans To Aid Boys' Work
The steering committee of the newly organizing Optimist Club of Frederick met with Major Amour at the Francis Scott Key hotel. Delegates were named to attend the convention June 21 in Rich. The charter night date was approved as the goal, with the Hagerstown club sponsoring and a district charter presentation planned. The next local meeting is May 22 at the Key hotel and several members will attend the Hagerstown meeting next Tuesday.
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Optimist Club
Frederick
Major Amour
Fracis Scott
Hagerstown
Willi
Vindobona
Braddock Heights
Optimust International
Francis Scott Key
Congress faces potential override of Truman veto on labor bills
The Nation Today outlines how Congress may attempt to re pass a vetoed labor bill. It explains that both the House and Senate backed their own versions by large margins, fueling expectations both sides could override a presidential veto with a two thirds vote, though final passage remains uncertain.
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James Marlow
Truman
Congress
House
Senate
Tru
Monte Law Ively
Mr. Truman
Bomb Found in Tree Near Military Courts in Jerusalem
A camouflage bomb with 67 sticks of gelignite and 15 pounds of rivets plus two detonators was found in a tree fork near the Jerusalem military courts. Police detained 30 people for questioning after uncovering the device about 100 yards from the building used to transfer prisoners.
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Jerusalem
Military Courts
Militar
Kiss Under Mistletoe Court Question in Summers Suit
In a civil case near New Market a dispute over a Christmas party kiss involved Elmer Summers and his son Albert. The court ruled $920 in costs and $20 paid on a prior debt, with further actions against the son. Schacht begins term at Ludwigsburg camp after denazification ruling.
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New Market
Peoples Court
Elmer E. Sumers
Summers
Albert L Summers
Elmer Summers
Alion Y. Bennett
Sherman P Bowers
Albert Summers
Wilbur F Sheffield, Jr
Portal Pay Ban Bill Approved Amid Economic Debate
May 14 report notes President Prest signed into law a measure aimed at curbing portal pay while addressing concerns about economic impact. Congress is urged to pursue wage and price controls, with assurances that the legislation will stabilize production, employment, and business planning. The article mentions Truman’s remarks on negotiations and the hoped effect on prices and wages.
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Portal
Eco
Congress
Flo
Truman
April At Frederick Memorial Hospital Patient Totals
The Frederick Memorial Hospital board reports 533 patients treated in April. Of 553 treated, 418 admitted, 441 discharged by month end, 112 remained into May, and 13 deaths occurred. A resignation of Miss Elizabeth Houck was accepted. Grounds work and gifts supported May events and maternity equipment donations were noted.
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Board of Managers
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Jenkins Brothers
Elmer Shank
Middletown
A. A. Pearce
E. Easterday
Heward W. Ash
Elizabeth Houck
W. CH cSherry
Construction Permits Issued By Engineer
The city engineer issued permits for two new residences and several renovations. New homes went to Air and Mrs. George W. Carter on avenue and to H. Glenn St. on avenue with cost estimates around 34,000. Other permits include George F. Ill West South Street open store remodels and additions with varied costs, plus garages, interior remodels, and storage conversions at multiple West All Saints and Wes streets locations.
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George W. Carter
H. Glenn St
George F
E. Rt. Pemsel
North Market Street
Ning Station
Henry J. Brown
West All Saints
AI. Austin Young
West Patrick Street
Oscar Hender
AH Saints Street
Harry R. Jones
West Patree
Wes Sireet
Hang
Necon
Four Killed In Monoplane Crash In Pennsylvania
A single engine plane carrying four from New York City crashed in a wooded Pennsylvania area, bursting into flames. The pilot was Charles nes of Page Air ways, with Vernon B. Walsh identifying victims Robert F. Morley, Morley Fiatch, Red Moore of Norfolk Virginia, and two others. The party had visited Bendix airport Rochene and was returning home when the crash occurred near nightfall.
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Wight
New York City
Pennsylvania
Charles : Nes
Page Airways
Vernon B. Walsh
Robert F. Morley
Mories
Ca Esier
Morley Fiatch
Red Moore
Norfolk
Walsh
Morley
Bendix, Jd
Rochene Jean Bernard
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Ovett
Robert A. Lovell
Monroney and LaFollette
MD. Bankers Association
Delaware Bay
Cape May
I Am
U.N
Commission For Palestine
Kiss
Fhe
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