Maryland considers reviving auto inspections this fall
A statewide Maryland survey probes garages and filling stations to gauge feasibility of restarting systematic motor vehicle inspections. Lee Elgin, Motor Vehicles Commissioner, says areas canvassed reveal firms lack personnel and parts, but he hopes to proceed with extended inspection periods and selective operations. He urges enforcement against unsafe autos via a card system and requests owners to report defects and respond within 10 days.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Lee Elgin
Cumberland
Elgin
Motor Vehicles Department
Motor Vehicle Department
Soldier's letter from Iceland describes long days and mountain scenery
In a letter home Corporal Smith writes from Iceland that he is well and safe at a camp. He notes long daylight hours with sunset around midnight and describes the mountains, the PX, and free movies. He mentions adjusting to local customs and enjoying the scenery.
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Cpl. Smith
Atyeray C Smith
Serand Street
Iceland
State urges police to spot dangerous defective autos
Officials complain statewide underreporting of defective vehicles and plan to appeal to police superintendents to have officers monitor dangerous autos. Citizens are urged to report defective vehicles with correct license numbers to aid enforcement.
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Finland Ready To Quit War With Russia
Stockholm September 16 Finland signaled to Germany through Premier Edwin Linkomies that it sought peace with Russia if its prewar independence and borders could be guaranteed. The informal plea followed his disclosure that Finland regretted fighting England and preferred an end to the war. The move surprised Finns, long kept in the dark by censorship on international affairs.
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Stockholm
Finland
Germany
Edwin Linkomies
England
Russia
Linkomues
Food Parley In Chicago Focuses On Strong Food Authority
At a Chicago conference chaired by Frank Gannett, officials urge a single powerful head for the national food program with full authority over all agencies and manpower. Speakers call for expanded acreage, more equipment, and price adjustments to ensure parity, plus immediate irrigation projects. A surprise birthday party honored June Miller for turning 86.
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Chicago
Lou R. Maxon
Office of Free Administration
Maxon
Feod
Bill Jeter
Elmer Thomas
Farad
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