Chesapeake Bay Bridge Authority Faces Senate Test
Washington August 20 The Chesapeake Bay bridge project valued at 10 million dollars awaits Senate action amid an omnibus bridge bill passed by the House. The measure would authorize three years to begin construction of the span from Baltimore to Kent counties and authorize M R Carpenter to build a toll bridge on the Potomac between Old Town Maryland and Green Spring West Virginia. A plan to shift to RFC funding and purchase of 5.5 million in bridge bonds was discussed after Ickes and PWA officials met the authority.
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Washington
Chesapeake Bay
Senate
House
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Authority
Bay
Baltimore
Kent Counties
Maryland
M.R. Carpenter
Potomac River
Old Town
Green Spring
W. Va
Bay Bridge Authority
PWA
RFC
Bridge Authority
Ickes
Horse Disease Spreads Alarm Farmers in Maryland
Farmers in Somerset and Wicomico counties report rapid spread of encephalomyelitis or horse disease among work animals. More than 10 horses and mules have died in the past two weeks, with fears of heavy losses similar to 1933 as the outbreak grows despite efforts to control it.
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Princess Anne
Somerset
Wicomico
Escapes After Auto Is Hit in Maryland Chase
Alfred Keeney alias A J Louis sought in Baltimore county on a larceny charge for rabbits after a deputy shot two holes in his car during a Carroll county chase. Mrs Keeney detained. Keeney escaped into a cornfield and woods after the collision near Westminster. Union officials reported a letter addressed to A J Louis found in the abandoned car. The chase started in Manchester and involved dirt roads across Carroll county. The incident followed a warning from Baltimore county officers.
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Westminster
Alfred Keeney
A. J. Louis
Baltimore County
Carroll County
Tax Raising Methods Get First Call
Governor Nice signals a late January to February special session to limit bills to relief taxation old age pensions voting machines and permanent registration. Debate centers on continuing the 1% gross receipts tax and auto titling levy or substitutes while some senators push an income tax and local relief shares. A plan for pre session hearings aims to reconcile views and speed action.
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State Senate
Nice
Senate
Robert B. Kimble
R. Allegany
Milton L. Veasey
Worcester
Spider
E. K Morrison
Wny
Raymond E. Kennedy
D. Fifth
Baltimore
Deaths in local area include Mrs Amelia Milla and Hotel Mercer owner
Mrs Amelia Milla wife of Daniel A Mills died at home near Indian Springs aged 50 a Brethren Church member for 25 years. Survived by husband daughter Mrs Jesse Weller Big Pool son Russell at home and several siblings. Funeral Thursday at 10 am from home with 11 am Dunkard church service. Interment nearby. Charles Walter McLaughlin Hotel Mercer owner died aged 60 after long illness. Survived by widow two daughters two sons, and siblings. Funeral Wednesday 2 pm from his home with burial at Fairview cemetery.
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Daniel A. Mills
Indian Springs
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Big Pool
Russell
Alfred Weller
Millstone
George Weller
Wilmington
Del
Paul Weller
This City
Abe Brubaker
Frederick
Moltie Marshall
Baltimore
William Lantz
Hastings - On - the- Hudson
Lizzie
San Mar
Dunkard Church
Mill Stone
Joan Mallett
Bessie Catherine Gross
Sharpsburg
Washington County Hospital
Howard
Frank Hudson
Henry
Arthur
Davidson
W. Va
Pearl Lohman
John Lohman
Washington
Albertus. Eichelberger
Mae Hudson
Locust Grove
H. D. Chapman
Charles Walter McLaughlin
Mercer
Mercersburg
McLaughlin
Mercersburg College
Iron City Business College
Pittsburgh
Heater
Fulton County
California
Gorge Stoner
Washington, D. C
Juanita McLaughlin
Jack McDowell McLaughlin
Tad L. McLaughlin
W. H. MeLaughlin
Greencastle
Elmer McLaughlin
Waynesboro
William Eley
Quincy
J. G. Rose
Fairview Cemetery
Ethiopia Prepares for War Hidden Mobilization Near Addis
Addis Ababa reports secret war prep as cartridge factory completes to fix ammunition shortages. Troops avoid the Addis Ababa Djibouti line while Haile Selassie orders no outward mobilization. Scattered tribesmen arm with old rifles. drills proceed, but munitions remain short.
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Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Addis Ababa-Djibouti
Haile Selassie
Sudan
Detroit men bid to bring Louis Baer fight to city
Detroit group pools 200000 to host the Joe Louis Max Baer heavyweight bout in September. Reports say the match may land at the Polo Grounds on September 24, with New York references. Also notes half price corsets and shop closings on North Potomac Street.
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Detroit
Detroit News
Max Baer
New York
Polo Grounds
Congress Aims At Quick Adjournment Amid Filibuster Fears
Washington August 20 Congress presses a swift schedule to avoid filibusters as leaders seek adjournment by Thursday night. The House approved the 1935 banking bill and a $614 million rivers and harbors measure while the Senate backed a three year Frazier Lemke farm moratorium and a railroad reorganization bill. Talks continued on a $250 million tax measure and a tax bill difference was discussed by Senate and House conferees aiming for a compromise and a final adjournment date.
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Congress
Senate
House
Senate House
Roosevelt
Harrison
Miss
Dahlias May Yield Future U.S. Sugar Source
San Francisco August 20 The American Chemical Society heard that dahlias could provide a future sugar supply. Dr Wray M Rieger Prof Leroy W Weatherby and USC researchers described a method to produce sugar twice as sweet as conventional sugar and suitable for beet or cane plants. They noted dahlia sugar could aid dieting and diabetic patients by offering sweetness with fewer calories and dietary advantages.
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San Francisco
America
American Chemical Society
Wray M. Rieger
Leroy W. Weatherby
University of Southern California
Weatherby
Arma Stores Picnic At Row's Park Planned For Aug 21
Plans for the Arma Stores picnic at Row's Park on Wednesday August 21 are nearly complete with a large crowd expected. Congressman Theo Christianson of Minnesota will speak on a county-interest topic. The program includes contests for all ages, a free vaudeville show, fireworks, and music by Junior Band and the Mercersburg Band. Bus service starts at noon from Blue Ridge terminal.
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Minnesota
Christianson
Congress
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Mercers
Elkton minister seeks halt to sign ban on marriage info
The Rev. Edward Minor petitions Cecil county circuit court to enjoin Elkton city council from enforcing a new ordinance banning marriage information signs. Signs have been torn down and the petition alleges the ordinance is unreasonable and unconstitutional. Hearing date not set. The filing lists numerous local residents as parties or witnesses. Vacation美容 special ad included.
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Elkton
Edward Minor
Parsons
Cecil County Circuit Court
Elkton City
Parson
Injured in South Mountain Well Blast Face Serious Burns
Three people injured in a gas explosion at a well on the Hewitt property near South Mountain. Harland Hewitt, 10, in a coma. his father Maurice Hewitt, 44, with possible skull fracture, and Roy Mumford, 43, seriously burned. Explosion hurled Hewitt 100 feet. roof of pump house shattered. investigation cites a gas formation as likely cause. Mumford, a Baltimore Sun employee, aided after the blast. State hospital reports stabilize conditions but remain critical for the father and Harland.
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Harland
Maurice Hewitt
Roy Mumford
Frederick
Mumford
Hewitt
Baltimore Sun
Elder Hewitt
Washington County
Sheriff's Office
Hewitts
Fire destroys Berlin radio building killing one, injuring twenty six
The main Berlin radio city building burned to smouldering ruins after a spectacular blaze. One person died and 26 were injured in the incident. Emergency crews fought the flames through the night. The cause was not immediately known.
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Berlin
Radio City
Sure to Please Our $200 Special Permanent Wave
Davison Beauty Shop advertises a $200 special permanent wave with address and phone 17837W.
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Pauline
Davison
Suspect Sought After East Franklin Dynamite Incident
No arrests yet in the East Franklin Street dynamiting probe. Police report a Friday night blast near a residence damaged rocks and the building. A suspect, who has threatened a second charge, remains at large and defied police to arrest him.
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Hira
City Market Prices Snapshot From Local Market Report
Listing of day prices for market goods including chickens potatoes onions apples peaches tomatoes grapes beans corn cabbage spinach kale and other produce and meats with per unit and per quantity figures in cents and dollars, reflecting typical retail values for the period.
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Lima
Chicago Grain Market Quoted Prices and Moving Dental Offices
Quotations by Stein Bros and others show wheat corn oats rye futures with mixed opens highs and lows. A note announces moved dental offices of Dr Lloyd Basehear and Dr Arthur Foard to 25 North Potomac Street with contact Tel 418.
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Arthur Foard
North Potomac Atreet
Ady
Post body being flown to Oklahoma after crash
The body of the famous humorous actor will lie in state at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Glendale from seven a m Thursday with private services in Wee Kirk o th Heather conducted by Dr Whitcomb Brougher. The body will be moved later to the family burial plot in Chelsea Oklahoma. Mrs Rogers travels with three children and relatives from Oklahoma. Col Clarence M Young and crew accompanied the body aboard a large silver ship en route to Oklahoma. The take off was smooth and flight time is about seven and a half hours with two refueling stops.
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Glendale
Whitcomb Brougher
Sapusind
Forest Lawn
Roger
Chelsea
Okla
Rogers
Will
Mary
James
Oklaoma
Tom M. Spadden
Los Angeles
Post
Oklahom
Clarence M. Young
Crosson
Pacific Standard Times
Young
William A. Winston
Eagles Bowling League Entry Notice At Aerie Meeting
All members wishing to join the Eagle Bowling League must report at the next Aerie meeting on Wednesday August Zist. Do not miss this session. Harry McCrory, Secretary.
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