Hagerstown Sewage Plant Called World Best
A two year effort in Hagerstown yields a state of the art sewerage disposal plant praised as the most modern and economical of its size. City engineer John T. Pere and inventor C. Lee Park lead a team including J. M. Rhodes and Walley Miller in completing the project amid a praised aerating system and early operating success.
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Hagerslawe
Tis Caint
Haven
Geniua la
Geniua la John TB. Peretitsan
Planta
C. Lee Park
Wile
Fer
Gugon
Messia. Ferguson and
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J. M. Rhodes
Marion
Walley 4
Miller
Iam
Harry Rhodes
Mr. Peck
Thia Theosa
Suit Follows Accident In Ditch Work
A suit filed by Pitytaliay against Bester and Jane contractors claims injuries from an accident near a ditch being refitted by Wester and Loug. Omer T. Natler and Sent Me, Walt The case arises from an incident earlier this year involving Mist Vitentieher and others who were crossing the ditch area.
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Pitytaliay
Bester & Jane
Omer T. Natler
Walt
Auloste
Rilugen
Smifbaluirg
Awa
Wester Sind Loug
Dry Sleuths Drink Evidence in Prohibition Case
Federal agent Barrow and another officer drank thirty pints of champagne in a Green Street saloon during a foray with a jury present. Morris Wood, accused of selling champagne to agents on New Year’s Eve, faced testimony on January 17 and maintaining a closed bar.
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Pintla Delpimta
Barlow
Aston
Deliisen
Alo Ua
Anteigi
Morris Weod
Furinn
Glen Wher Wood
Tela
Dodge Dickinson
Waal
Tanney Jn
Alee
Lizards Made Him Ill Stroudsburg Mystery
In Stroudsburg Pennsylvania on April 4 a 20 year old case is recalled when Peter Bonser former Monroe County Sheriff drank from a mountain creek and later suffered indignation. Today two live lizards over five inches long were removed from him using a preparation of phosphate tablets.
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Stroudsburg
Peter Bonser
Monroe County
Manhunt for $27,009 metal theft fugitive ends in Tennessee
Paris Tennessee April 4 Following a gun battle that wounded two federal officers the wanted man Mentst Gallion connected to a $27,009 metal theft in Mayfield Kentucky was captured near Memphis He fled into woods and held out with rifles until power squads arrived.
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Paris
Tenn
Tesus
Gallion
Panto Meetalhery
Mayfield
Memphis
United States
Alert Power
Four Killed In Accident At Grace Lake
Jackson April 4 four men were killed today in a collision between a fast Michigan Central passenger train and a car at Grace Lake. The deceased are Peter Alisci and George W. Brighton of Jack, Freak Perry, and Ver Tibea.
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Jackson, Meh
Michigan Central
Graces Lake
Peter Alisi
George W. Brighton
Jack
Perry
Ver Tibea
Arranged For Burial Then Takes Life in Parker Ford
Daniel Wamsper, 60, died yesterday by inhaling illuminating gas at his Parker Ford home. He arranged a burial and sent a letter to a local undertaker asking him to collect the body and provide a proper funeral. The undertaker found him dead with a tube in his mouth connected to a gas jet.
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Parker Ford
Daniel Wamasper
Wampser
Court blocks plan to free Harry Sallow
A court blocked efforts to free Harry Sallow on parole after a sensational arson trial two years ago. Sallow, once a Franklin Street merchant, was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Proponents claim support from committees and appeals to officials, while skeptics note the trial’s notoriety and the lack of release action to date.
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Harry Sallow
Darden
Pranklin Street
Dhe
Sallaw
Lha
Parola
Weekly Weather Forecast for Washington April 4
Weather outlook for April 6 to 12 calls for cloudy start across the Middle Atlantic with showers likely in the mid Atlantic and possibly Southern New England. Overall unsettled conditions expected with temperatures below normal early in the week and a gradual warmup toward the end.
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Washington
Elualyes
Pack of Lies Shes Declares to Statement
In San Francisco on April 4 Doratty Hiltigson a year old girl testifies at her insanity trial that three aliens attacked her and she is deemed sane by psychiatrists Dr. Fred B. Clark Dr. F. S. Marnell and Dr. Janu Don Ball Clark says she suffers from dementia praecox and likens her to a warped tool while the defense argues youth and stress explain her statements.
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San Francisco
Doratiy Hiltigson
Viclia
Fata
Fred B. Clark
FS. Marnell
Janu Don Ball
Clark
Dorothy
Salt
Tus
Gee
Longan Will Stay as Bay View's Head
Special to Mail from Baltimore Maryland April 1 Clufus Longan refuses warden post at Maryland Penitentiary preferring role as Superintendent of Bayview Hospital. Raises cited show city salary of 7000 and penitentiary offer of 7590 with extras. officials note cost to relocate and service terms.
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Longan
BAY View
Maryland
Fen
Sweezey
Baltimore
Rufus Longa
Maryland Lefbndiary
Dodge Youth Seeks to Halt Plant Sale
Detroit mid April report notes John F Dodge Jr and family member John Diy val Danige prepared to block a sale of the Dodge Brothers Automobile Company amid a near total control bid. Wall Street interests reportedly moving to acquire the second largest automobile factory as stock interest swells.
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Detroit
John Diyval Danige
Tate
John F. Dodge
Alop
da Dodge Brothers Automobile Company
Ronde
Wall Street
Darby Aroldora
Dodge Brothers
Pair thrust murdered man into taxicab and flee
New York police report a man about 39 shot through the head was inside a taxicab driven to Traovalt Hospital by Willism O Connell. Two assailants pushed him into the cab and fled the scene after the fatal assault.
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New York
Traoavalt Hospital
Tara
Willism O'Connell
Lioman
Itn Wa Cab
Aoylog
Financial report of city shows 1941-42 balance and receipts
Mayor G F Bannan presents the city financial report covering April 1, 1941 to March 31, 1942. City shows a balance on hand of 785,210 and receipts totaling 1,009,228.60, with total disbursements at 1,144,372.97. Treasurer Daniel H. Downing notes the figures and specifics of the year’s finances. Inspecting trucks, Negley tours fire stations to inspect equipment. six white Orpington chickens stolen from the Linwston Wolingar homestead near Cavetown Pike. sheriff’s office investigating.
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Gly
Hagerstown
Londa
Daniel HE. Downia
Ireasuver
Orpington
Linwston Wolingar
Cavetown Pike
Governor signs deer bill amid farm protection plan
Gov Pinchot signs a deer damage bill to fund trimming and fencing for farms and orchards, aiming to curb losses from deer depredations. A contractor Otto Gerlweh died from injuries after a fall. Daisy Palmer suffered a hand injury at Nagerstoaway Shop and Logging Company due to moving machinery.
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Pinchot
Typo Stata
Cons
Nik Paya
Daisy Palmer
Cleveland Avenue
Nagerstoaway
Sto
Secretary of War Weeks Suffered Slight Stroke
Washington April reports say Secretary Weeks suffered a mild stroke delaying his ability to resume duties. Rumors circulate that Charles W. Taft, a Republican, is favored as a potential successor and may be considered by the President if Weeks cannot return.
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Washington
Weeks
Moilay
Patina
CIA
Uno
Hla
Thare
Alle
Mayor Receives Traffic Suggestions from Committee
The Motor Verities Committee presented recommendations to improve city traffic flow. Officials discuss ideas aimed at reducing trolley congestion and easing public transit disruptions in the downtown area.
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Raspelale Anges Waseuman and Doub
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Bandit Escafes
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DeRoy Jewelry
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Aday
Dodge Youth
Gerald Chappin
Colay
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Molly
E.R. Higgins
City Made
Willan
P. Negley
Weet
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Otto Gerlweh
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Gerald Chapman
James Skelly
New Britain
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Firat
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Palay
Groell
Tadge
Lian Pallow
Via
Himelf
Luchan Pollar
Samuel Chamberlain
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Andy Fovenau Chamberlain
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Chapin
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