Wrangle Over Poll Tax Bill In Senate Debate
Southern Senators vow to attach amendments to the anti poll tax bill including an eight hour week ban and other provisions as the chamber moves toward voting on the measure. Senator George predicts many amendments will be offered while authority remains tied up in parliamentary maneuvers and quorums. Weygand arrest report from London radio adds to tense wartime brief.
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Frederick Mayor Urges Support for Service Members
The Mayor and Aldermen of Frederick vote to send every man and woman from Frederick city or county to service with the armed forces. They request parents and wives to participate by mailing greeting cards before November 1 to ensure no one is overlooked.
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Auto Commissioner Receipts Show Decline
The Baltimore bureau reports a drop in total receipts for the year ended September 30, 1941. Titling fees fell to 734,618 from 1,773,252, while total receipts were 5,571,325 versus 7,812,607 the prior year. Private licenses rose to 3,700,916 and commercial licenses to 1,233,474, with operating licenses at 338,979. Salaries rose to 215,700. many titles and auxiliary charges also declined.
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Downing Planes DSC Awarded Amid Desert Ceremony
Lieutenant Lyman Middle Ditch of Union NF received the Distinguished Service Cross in a desert ceremony after shooting down four Messerschmitts. Maj. Gen. Lewis H. Brereton presented the medal as American fighters harassed Rommel’s retreat. Ditch had been unable to attend a Cairo ceremony and the award was brought to him.
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