Referendum Fight Over Maryland Sales Tax Begins
Baltimore reports a statewide group opposes Marylands two percent sales tax law and will seek a referendum. Samuel J. Fisher and Robert Black announce petitions with 16000 signatures, while officials weigh Attorney Generals stance and possible court actions to halt or place the question on the 1948 ballot.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Samuel J. Fisher
Maryland Economic Council
John B. Funk
Lane
Hall Hammond
Stammond
Funk
Economic Council
Black
Court of Appeals
Hammond
Questen Pei
Commerce
Bu Tons
Joan
General Assembly
Canal Springs Leak Causes Dike Break Near Beane and Ono Canal
A historical report notes a break in a dike along the Beane and Ono canal network causing water to spill into nearby areas. Thousands of tons of water inundated adjacent districts while closures limited access and the Georgetown region saw a drop in water levels to around two to three feet.
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Ostoa
Beane and Ono
Georgetown
Agriculture Bill Passes But Is Out
The House approved a 1948 agriculture appropriation bill 335 to 38 and sent it to the Senate. The measure totals about 47.6 million dollars with large reductions below the President’s budget, and includes a compromise $40 million Section 32 fund for export promotion and domestic consumption.
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Washington
Mayr
House
Senate
Price
B.f
Treasury
Department
Thes
Vo Darys
Additional Officers Named by Synod in Gettysburg Meeting
Rev John C Stull of St Lukes Church was named to succeed Rev J Frank Fife as president. Several trustees and directors were appointed to five and three year terms across boards including the National Lutheran Home for the Aged in Washington and various synod committees. Rev W R Bienaman and others named to missions and education panels. Rev W C Huddle listed as new pastor at Williamsport and O W Carlson as examiner.
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Gettysburg Pe
John C Stull
St. Lukes Church
Secretseran Synod
J Frank Fife
Lioyd MM Ketler
Baltimore
Synod
Foot Fresh
Cumberland
Tressler Orphan Howe
Lousvvlle
G H Serler
Lineboro
Merwin C Foss
Tanerytown
L. H K. Kehmeyer
Manchester
National Lutheran Home For
Wan
D.C
Hev W. P. Ard
Hagerstown
G R Eberly
Washington
W. C .Huddle
Williamsport
O. W. Carlson
Baltmore Md
Broesavek Lutheran Charge
Memorial Day Observances Planned Across Maryland and Nearby States
Memorial Day events mark the day with parades and cemetery services. Major Charlies Ro Dridem announces graveside ceremonies at Rose Hill and Fort Cumberland with American Legion and Maryland National Guard units. A parade route along Main Street includes civic groups and public officials with tributes to fallen service members in Keyser and Hagerstown areas.
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Momar
Tak
Olfarmatel
Sareas Aan
Anteram National Cem
Cumberland
An Legion
Rose Hill Cemetery
Cumberland Amvets
Cristela
Charlies
Bea
Marea
American Legion
Charles Wyman
O A
J. Beat
Maryland Et Am Ag
Fternoon
Keyser
W.t Va
Billie Holiday Sentenced to Federal Prison
Philadelphia May 28 Billie Holiday a 28 year old Negro blues singer was sentenced to the Federal Reformatory for Women at Alderson West Virginia for narcotics violations. Assistant U S Attorney Hildenberger described her as a victim of exploiters who charged large sums for narcotics. Judge Ganey gave a year and one day with recommended cooperation to uncover heroin sources.
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Philadelphia
Billie Holiday
Federal Reformatory For Women
Alderson
W. Va
U.S
Joseph Hildenberger
Hildenberger
Idenberger
Ganey
Frederick High School Senior Prom Crowned Queen and King
Miss Nancy Grove was crowned queen and Robert Marendt was elected king at Frederick High School's senior prom in the school auditorium. Court members included Robert Dutrow Bernard Kelly Kenneth Brachey Shirley Jones Caroline Taylor Ana Nicodemus and Jester Bent ley Hapes Shellhorse with Frank Adams as master of ceremonies. The royal couple led the promenade and were later entertained by piano numbers from Heisler Coran and a duet by Mary Margaret Burgee and Ruby Kemp, with Ted Clark's band providing the music.
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Nancy Grove
Robert Marendt
Frederick High School
Robert Dutrow
Bernard Kelly
Kenneth Brachey
Shirley Jones
Caroline Taylor
Ana Nicodemus
Bentley Hapes Shellhorse
Frank Adams
Heisler Coran
Mary Margaret Burgee
Ruby Kemp Ted Clark
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Hane
E. Patrick St
Valles Forge
Vuenglings
East Fourth Street
State School For Deaf
Fellows St
Marplane
Sinoul
Reeves
Seaten
Riznore
Alivce Bean
Waldorf
Theadore
Hal Eader
Canberra
Ore Laure
Selma Me ‘Ane
Munce Jarvis
Irene Bar Read
Fr Hah
Dorrs Jenkins
Cosfeld
Marion Ant
Rellenz
Francis Sco
Allen
Chester
Reg Kehoe
Bis Marimba
Frank Dinunzio
Ottstown
Ege
Frederick
Weil Brothers
N. Market ST
P.S
South
South Market
Graymond Shipley
Frederick Iron & Steel, Inc
John R. Fitzpatrick
General Acceptance Corp
North Market Street
Iby
Gregory Ratoff Predece
Dick Haymes Verafller
Cesar Romero Beleste-Holm
Children's Film Library
Shirley Temple
Rebecca
Sunnybrook Farm
Ooel
Hendrickson
AXD
Eversharp
Victor
Tom Sawyr
Abe Lincoln
AIR GE
Brown
Photo Sport Shop
Mint
Becline & Son
Kodak
Camera Shop
West Patrick St
Aia
Yspaes
Bach
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