States plan for test of Potomac fishing rights dispute
Maryland and West Virginia officials at a Baltimore conference planned a test case to take the Potomac fishing rights dispute to the Supreme Court. A West Virginia delegation led by Gov Homer A Holt and AG Clarence Meadows met Maryland leaders to seek a mutual understanding, but talks stalled. Virginia may join, with the three states to push the case to federal courts and then the high court to resolve the 1875 compact scope over licensing for upper Potomac fishing.
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Maryland
West Virginia
Baltimore
United States Supreme Court
Potomac River
West
Nice
Supreme Court
Virginia
High Court
H. W. Shawhan
Forrest B. Poling
FE. Lee LeCompte
LeBlanc Surrenders in Paris Murder Syndicate Case
Jean The Little One LeBlanc, sought as a Paris gang member, surrendered to police over the killing of American dancer Jean De Koven and several others. Collette Tricot admitted an American financed a theatrical venture tied to the murders, as officials linked to a broader murder-for-profit syndicate.
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Jean
LeBlanc
Paris
Jean de Koven
Collette Tricot
Miss de Koven
Chow dogs evolve from food to worldwide pet companions
The article notes that chow dogs, once raised for food in ancient China, have become popular household pets across the globe, reflecting a dramatic shift in their role and cultural status over time.
Revision of Wagner Act Urged by Republic Steel Chief
Tom M. Girdler, chairman of Republic Steel, called for revising the Wagner act to curb the recession. He spoke to the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association detailing principles for collective bargaining, secret balloting on strikes, and union responsibility, and urged fiscal reforms and a reduced government role. He compared CIO leaders to the Pied Piper, accusing them of pursuing power over workers’ welfare.
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Chicago
Tom M. Girdler
Republic Steel Corporation
CIO
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Girdler
Girdier
Hamelin
Man Charged In Gun Attack on Federal Agents
J Edgar Hoover announced the arrest of Woodrow Wilson Price of Independence Missouri on charges he shot Special Agent Henry A Snow and attempted extortion. Price allegedly mailed a $600 extortion letter to Howard B Jacobs on December 2 and wounded Snow three days later while fleeing a Federal trap in Independence. Snow remains hospitalized with gunshot injuries. Price was arrested by federal officers Monday after local authorities questioned him last week and released him.
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Washington
J. Edgar Hoover
Woodrow Wilson Price
Independence
Kansas City
Henry A. Snow
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Price
Howard B. Jacobs
Snow
Hoover
Maine Sells About 45000 Fishing Licenses to Outofstate Buyers
Maine issues roughly 45 000 fishing licenses each year to residents of other states, reflecting strong regional demand and cross state participation in freshwater angling.
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Maine
Revolta Wins Miami Open for $2500 Prize
Johnny Revolta of Evans ton Illinois fulfilled a six year dream by winning the Miami open golf championship in Coral Gables Florida and earning a $2,500 prize.
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Revolta
Coral Gables
Fla
Johnny Revolta
Evanston
Ill
Revolta shines in big time golf return
The article recalls Revolta of 1932 finishing second in a $10,000 golf tournament among the nation's top money players. It mentions John Barnhart, 14, of Hancock, breaking a left leg after running from behind a parked car into a machine operated by Wilbur Miller, also of Hancock, with first aid by Dr. L. Shaffer at Washington County Hospital.
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Revolta
John Barnhart
Hancock
Wilbur Miller
Washington County Hospital
L. 3. Shaffer
Murray Urges Steel Workers to Authorize Negotiations
Pittsburgh December 15 Philp Murray chairman of CIO steel workers organizing committee asked the steel workers of America to authorize their union leaders to negotiate new wage and hour contracts. He noted the February 28 expiration of SWOC agreements with 445 firms and urged leaving wage policy decisions to executive officers and the scale committee.
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Pittsburgh
Philips Murray
CIO
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
Steel Workers of America
Darte Blanche
SWOC
Murray
John L. Lewis
Artillery Bombs Rebel Positions North of Madrid
Spanish government artillery bombarded insurgent positions north of Madrid as convoys bringing fresh troops advanced. Insurgents replied by shelling Madrid suburbs, killing several. A terse insurgent communique called the situation quiet, while snow and rain slowed operations on the Aragon front.
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Hendaye
Madrid
Aragon
Spain
Boys Win Parking Space Right After Metro Meter Payment
Two youngsters parked a toy express wagon in a street meter space on West Washington by inserting a penny. A motorist objected as the wagon occupied the spot for 12 minutes, but the boys argued they had paid for the time and won the claim.
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West Washington Street
Classified Self Service Makes Shopping Easy at Home
Readers can shop from home via the Classified Section. The ad layout highlights items for sale and services, aiming to simplify purchases. The tone resembles a shopper-friendly notice encouraging remote listings and quick access to products.
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N. Potomac St
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M. P. Moller Music Store
Dagmar Hotel Bldg
Hawthorne Bike
Hawthorne
Riverside
Pullman
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