Wife killer executed at Maryland state penitentiary
John Orestes Marsh, 62, Carroll County farmer, was executed shortly after midnight for the killing of his wife, 23, on April 9. After a heavy drinking bout Marsh pursued his wife with a shotgun into a barn where she sought safety and was killed instantly. Two children were left motherless, including 10 year old Pauline who refused to have contact with him.
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Orestes Marsh
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Union Ice Cream Workers Strike Looms Over Chicago
Chicago reports an ice cream strike begins with 490 workers across 35 factories walking out. Union leaders warned of a possible weekend shortage as warm weather nears, despite plans to delay until higher demand.
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Florida Gets First Farm Aid Fund
Washington August 3 The federal farm board allot the first 300000 revolving fund loan to Florida United Growers and Florida Citrus Exchange to assist co operatives in preparing this year crop for market. Funds will outfit distribution plants with heating and pre cooling to meet government fruit treatment rules to prevent Mediterranean fruit fly spread. Cotton marketing aid and a unified co operative program are also being considered as the board shifts focus to wood producers and other farm sectors.
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