Roads Bill in Assembly seeks county oversight of roads
Annapolis lawmakers debated a Cronin bill to restore county supervision of roads and reallocate the 1.5 cent gas tax fund. It would split funds between the State Roads Commission and counties based on county road mileage, funding maintenance locally and new farm to market routes by the commission.
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Annapolis
J. Wilmer Cronin
State Roads Commission
Cronin
Roads Commission
Gov
O'Conor
Leon Abramson
Baltimore
Abramson
O’conor
Diamonds Found Again In Mrs Travingers Furnace Discovery
Mrs. Clinton Travinger recovered two diamonds and a gold ring from ashes after a cleaning mishap. A jewelry expert said the ring could be repaired. The incident occurred after Mrs. Peters visited Mrs. Trovinger at the 900 block of Potomac Avenue. In Pittsburgh, two gunmen robbed the Metropolitan Life Insurance downtown office, stealing $2,300.
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Clinton Travinger
Potomac Avenue
William H. Peters
Mrs. Trovinger
Peters
Pittsburgh
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Pimples Cost Her Job In Early Adolescent Era Ad
An old advertisement depicts a job seeker judged by facial skin condition. It promotes Peterson's ointment as quick relief for pimples eczema and red blotches, claiming money back and price 45 cents at all druggists. The copy frames skin issues as career barriers and offers a cosmetic solution.
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Peterson
Vaccine rush aids flood area in eastern Kentucky
In Kentucky and surrounding states the Red Cross and state health officials rushed vaccine supplies to over 250000 people as the Ohio River swelled, threatening low land areas. Dr. A T McCormack called the flood worst in the mountains, with 10000 families affected and an emergency appeal for about 100000 dollars.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Ohio River
Cincinnati
Mississippi
Red Cross
Red Cross and
Hantucky Health Department
U. S. Public Health Service
Norman Davis
Washington
West Virginia
Ohio
Newport
Covington
WPA School Projects Approved in Washington County
The Board of Education approved 13 WPA school projects within Washington County. Three large projects will begin soon using WPA labor with about $35,000 in county funds and 45 percent federal support. New high schools are planned at Williamsport and Downsville, with six building projects already underway and progress advancing despite cold weather.
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Washington County
Board of Education
Board of Couuty Commissioners
WPA
New York
Williamsport
New High School
New School
Downsville
Inwa
Chewsville
Ringgold
Greensburg
Leitersburg
Halfway
Huyetts
Surrey
Howard
Antietam
Broadway
Funkstown
Keedysville
Rohrersville
Garner Hosts Roosevelt at Official Dinner
Vice President and Mrs. Garner hosted President and Mrs. Roosevelt at an official dinner. The event marked a rare White House outing outside Washington. Meanwhile thousands of farm tenants sharecroppers and laborers benefited from the Bankhead Jones Act loans in its first year of operation.
Millions of Rats Dominate Chungking Under War Strain
In Chungking China two million rats challenge health efforts to exterminate them. The Chungking rat is bold and fearless, often blocking streets and even being mistaken for small dogs. Locals describe its audacity and dominance amid wartime hardship.
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Chungking
China
H C Triesler addresses Hagerstown Lions on Food for Thought
Henry C. Triesler spoke at the Hagerstown Lions Club at the Hotel Alexander Tuesday noon. He analyzed current economic trends and warned that eliminating modern machinery would not raise workers’ wages. He urged honest capable government leadership to avoid centralization or dictatorship. Harold K. Muilendore was introduced as a new member. Next week’s program will cover milk service for underprivileged babies. About 60,000 people daily travel the new electric railway crossing between San Francisco and Oakland.
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Henry C. Triesler
Hagerstown Lions Club
Alexander
Harold Kk. Muilendore
The Horoscope Forecasts Fortunes for Labor and Industry
The astrology page predicts a day of signed contracts including labor and industrial deals. It warns of a hostile sign against employees while noting gains for motor car manufacturers, auto owners, and professionals like lawyers and physicians. It foresees pension changes, health concerns, and a shift toward new vocations for Americans, ending with a note on peace movements and war critics.
Polident Denture Cleaner Promises Fresh Breath
An advertising note touts Polident denture powder as a solution to denture odor and buildup. It claims plates and bridges absorb odors, forming a scum with germs, and promotes Polident to dissolve scum, stains, and tarnish. The ad cites Good Housekeeping approval and a 30 cent price.
Plea From Youth For Protections Against Liquor Temptations
A letter from Hiram E. Davis appeals to readers to shield youth from alcohol. He cites widespread liquor access after repeal of prohibition, urges public duty, and notes county efforts toward a Sunday sales ban and youth groups pushing reform.
Railroads Press Fair Tax Treatment in Congress
The nation s class 1 railroads asked Congress for subsidy and tax parity with water and motor carriers. R V Fletcher general counsel for the Association of American Railroads told the House Interstate Commerce Committee it would be fair to remove subsidies and tax on an equal basis. He supported Roosevelt committee recommendations for transportation legislation including a proposed Federal transportation board to assume most Interstate Commerce Commission duties except rate making.
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Washington
Naion
Congress
R. V. Fletcher
Association of American Railroads
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Pletcher
Roosevelt
Committee of Rail Executives
Labor
Federal Transportation Board
Interstate Commerce Commission
Local Measure Proposes Gas Tax Funds For Town Streets
In Annapolis Maryland on a Tuesday the House hears Delegate Frederick Beachley propose directing proceeds from the lateral roads gas tax to incorporated towns in Washington County to fund street upkeep with allocations based on street mileage. Funds would support construction reconstruction and repairs with priority for streets linking to state or county roads and require approval from the State Roads Commission before allotment. Also noted is the death of Henry Revell Reynolds at 82 a lifelong cyclist claimed to have ridden over 400000 miles in more than six decades.
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Annapolis
Washington
Frederick 3. Beachley
D-Washington
Beachley
Gada
Britain
Henry Revell Reynolds
Maryland engineers urge gas diversion legislation
The Maryland Association of Engineers urged the General Assembly to pass laws preventing gasoline tax diversion. The group commended Governor OConor for submitting a budget that eliminates diversion of major revenues and would fund highway improvements. The note mentions 45 members of a Miami Florida motorcycle club traveling 750,000 miles without a fatal accident.
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Baltimore
Maryland Association of Engineer Inc
General Assembly
Herbert R. O’conor
O’conor
Miami Fla
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Roxbury
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William Bowles
Travinger
E. Wash
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Harry S. Myers
North Potomac Street
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Baltimore St
General Yague
Barcelona
Juan Yague
Associated
Fress-Paramount News
H. C. Triesler Club
San Francisco-Oakland
McClure
Good Housekeeping Bureau
Dentisia Everywhere
Fairplay, Md
Hagerstown
Maryland
Hiram E. Davis
America
R. M. Hays & Bros., Inc
People’s Store
W. Wash. Street
The
House of Blue White
Walter C. Thurston
U. S
Omaha
Marselles
Thurston
Railroads
VOGUE
Wonderlustre
Saxony
Angora
Eyerly
Mera
Second National Bank
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