Petrillo Facing Federal Action Over Recording Ban
Government seeks injunction against American Federation of Musicians and Petrillo to stop enforcement of a ban on recording for radio, juke boxes and public uses. Daniel Britt alleges Sherman antitrust violations in a conspiracy to restrain trade in phonograph records and broadcasting to monopolize music.
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Chicago
James Caesar Petrillo
United States
Daniel Britt
U.S
American Federation of Musicians
AFL
Petrillo
Times
John L. Lewis
Socialite Gill Faces Manslaughter Charge in Fire
Baltimore August 4 The Baltimore grand jury charged Royal W Gill socialite and amateur golfer with manslaughter for the fatal fire and explosions at his home last Tuesday Fireman Eugene Kerman died Friday after injuries from the blaze. Gill was earlier charged with unlawfully storing gasoline in his home.
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Baltimore
Grand Jury
Royal W. Gill
Gill
Eugene Kerman
Gil
Bernan
Officer Killed in Plane Crash Near Woodbury New Jersey
Lieut. J. J. Smith of Winterset Iowa was killed when his single seater Army plane crashed during a routine training flight one and a half miles north of Woodbury New Jersey. The crash site caught fire and burned rapidly. Army officials could not determine the cause of the crash immediately.
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Woodbury
N. J
J. J. Smith
Winterset
Iowa
Here
McCann Elected Vice President of Chesapeake and Potomac Firms
Robert C. McCann was elected vice president of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Baltimore City at a July 27 directors meeting, with similar actions by Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone companies in Washington Virginia and West Virginia. He will coordinate construction and maintenance cost analyses for all four entities and set up an office in Washington.
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Robert C. McCann
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Baltimore City
Washington
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Companies
Virginia
West Virginia
Mr. McCann
Grocers Exceed Goal In War Bond Drive
Independent grocers in Hagerstown surpassed the July goal of 25000 dollars by total sales of 36045.39, led by P. M. Murray with 19565.25. C B Musey and W L Everly also sold substantial amounts, with a special meeting planned to honor top sellers and sales continuing at local stores.
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Hagerstown
P. M. Murray
C. B. Musey
Cannon Avenue
W. L. Everly
Ridge Avenue
Two Killed in Gambling Feud in Manhattan
Max Fok 48, a known gambler and ex convict, surrendered after police say he killed two card players at the White Houses bridge club in mid-Manhattan. Victims were Robert B. Greene 40 a betting commissioner and Morris Wolenski 44 his bodyguard.
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New York
Max Fok
Broadway Bridge Club
Frank Hogan
Fok
Robert B. Greene
Morris Wolenski
White Houses
mid-Manhattan
Two Fatally Hurt In Montreal Stadium Panic
In Montreal last night two people died and about twenty were injured as a small fire started under the south wooden stands at the city stadium where 2 000 watched an amateur night show. The dead were Mathilda Cote 63 and Denise Weston. Police expect most injured to recover.
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Montreal
Montreal Stadium
Montreal Royals
Ball Park
Mathilda Cote
Denise Weston
Willkie calls for national unity in wartime platforms
Wendell Willkie urges Republicans and Democrats to unite on unity principles in convention platforms to depoliticize the war effort. He outlines three core goals including fighting with allies, rejecting appeasement, and crafting a postwar international cooperation plan. He may campaign personally, with a few talks planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wendell L. Willkin
Willkie
America
GOP
Wilkie
Unidentified planes forced to land near Hancock
Two planes forced to land in a foggy area near Licking Creek last night remained undamaged. One pilot named Charles Root reported from Hancock that no injuries occurred as soldiers investigated near the bridge.
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Hancock
Mexico Farms
Cumberland
Harrisonburg
Charles Root
Licking Creek
Root
Bowers Named Brunswick Mayor After overwhelming win
Brunswick Maryland voters elected E. E. Bowers Sr as mayor with 769 votes to Ernest Main's 128. John H. Moore won the Third Ward council seat with 321 votes, beating William Dixon 50 and Millard Keller 78. Incumbents in three wards were reelected.
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Brunswick
E. E. Bowers, Sr
Ernest L. Main
Bowers
Main
John H. Moore
Elert Bowers
William E. Dixon
Millard A. Keller
Paul J. Moler
William C. Nance
Stanley T. Virts
Revival at Cobham Park by Rev. Paul Watlington
Rev. Paul B. Watlington conducted a summer revival at Cobham Park Baptist Church in Richmond County Vas He has led yearly revival services for 30 years and has guided three generations in the church His daughter Bettie Watlington joined him While absent Prof E Russell Hicks led services at First Baptist Church both morning and evening
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Paul B. Watlington
D. D
Cobham Park , Baptist Church
Richmond County
Vas
Dr. Watlington
Rappahanock
Navy Week II Planned Here For August Celebration
Tentative plans for Navy Week here August 29 to 20 were discussed at a large meeting of citizens and Navy representatives at Hotel Alexander. H M Garrison was named general chairman to organize a parade, inducements, band concerts, theater, talks and window displays to recruit and inform the public about the Navy. Lieutenant Warmee outlined Navy recruiting goals with local officials pledging cooperation.
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Navy Week
Navy
Hotel Alexander
H. M. Garrison
Uncle Sam
Garrison
R. P. Warmee
Battitere
Warmee
T. M. Tuna Way
Eusigm XN. M Holloway
Baltimore
Ilian Defense Organizations
Wilson Appointed to Fairchild Post
Webb Wilson formerly of Smith Barney named treasurer of the Fairchild Land Airplane Corp by Fairchild president J Carlton Ward. Wilson had served as a director at Fairchild since 1924 and retains that position.
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Webb Wilson
Smith, Barney
Fairchild Land Airplane Corp
J. Carlton Ward
Un.rehild
Wilson
Fairchild Sincry 12824
Must Have Cards Of Registration
The piece warns men aged 27 to 63 to carry selective service registration cards at all times. Police report many arrests for not having the card, sometimes adding charges for drunkenness. Some detainees have been released after proving registration, while others await home cards.
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Sheriff’s
FBL
CIO Proposes Labor Peace Amid Unity Talks
The CIO signals a possible push for unity with the AFL as Murray reports a three member CIO peace committee and urges AFL to form a similar group. Chicago convention eyes any organic unity plan while Thomas signals readiness to join a united labor front if a workable agreement can be reached.
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Roosevelt
Labor
Murray
Green
CIO
AFL
Washington
Chicago
Big Cio
Thomas
United Labor Front
Mureray
Raiders Seek to Burn Corn Crop
London reports that German raids have aimed at Britain’s record corn harvest by dropping incendiaries on ripening fields. Farmers are banding together to fight fires and safeguard crops amid ongoing air attacks.
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London
Daily Express
Britain
Youths Seized for Removal of Mail on West Washington
Three boys aged seven to eleven were caught yesterday evening attempting to remove a letter addressed to a York firm from a West Washington street mailbox. Patrolmen Limberg and Stains detained them. part of the letter protruded and one boy grabbed it. They were held in the police detention room pending Juvenile Court action.
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West Washington Street
Limberg
Stains
York
Maryland Guardsmen Begin Weeklong Training at Cascade
A 952 strong Maryland State Guard unit started a week long intensive program at Camp Herbert R. O Conor Cascade. Physical exams were first and Brigadier General Dwight H Mohr declared the men in fine condition. The schedule includes range firing grenade throwing and gas mask practice with basic infantry movements from 5 45 a m to 9 20 p m. General Mohr praised the State Guard as the outstanding unit of its kind in the United States. Local Hagerstown companies participate Lieut Col William P Lane commands the Eighth Battalion supervising local units.
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Maryland State Guard
Herbert R. O’conor
Cascade
Dwight H. Mohr
Baltimore City
Moher
Maryland
Children Rescued After Chesapeake Bay Sailboat Capsizes
Three of Governor O'Conor's children were rescued when a sailboat capsized about a mile off College Point in Chesapeake Bay. Henry J. Neebe of Bay Ridge picked up Patricia O'Conor and two of her brothers, according to the Evening Capital. Officials at the State House could not provide further details, noting the governor was away from the city. The O'Conors had moved to a Bay Ridge summer home last month.
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Annapolis
O'Conor
Bay Ridge
Chesapeake Bay
Evening Capital
Henry J. Neebe
College Point
Patricia O'Conor
State House
O'Conors
Draft Objector On Hunger Strike But Ordered To Work With Pick And Shovel
Corbett Bishop a 36 year old conscientious objector at Avalon Camp has fasted since June 26 losing over 40 pounds while he works with a shovel under a tree in Patapsco State Park. He plans to hold out saying rights and principles are at stake though officials cite denial of furlough as cause. He describes his faith as the Disciples Group and criticizes the Civilian Public Service as unfair while noting the program pays little and costs him business losses.
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Fritz Kreisler
RCA Recording Studios
Camden
N. J
New York City
Kreisler
Blbridgo
Corbett Bishop
Avalon Camp
Bishop
West New York
Patapsco
Disciples
Ray
New Jersey
Tam
Thier
Civilian Public Service
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Harry S. Myers
North Potomac Street
Bankerstown
Tn Stadium
Four States Livestock Sales, Inc
1St Street
B.& O.R.R. Hagerstown
Cushwa
Simon Lake
Washington, D. C
Edwin C. Johnson
D-Colo
Josh Lee
D-Okla
Lake
Fairchild
Chesapeake
Crane
C. P.O
R. D. McKee
Hupphrers
Humphreys
Sam
STEEL
Torridaire
Everly
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