Willkie Seeks More Destroyers For Britain in Testimony
Willkie urged additional destroyer transfers to Britain as part of the lease lend bill. He argued ships, air force assets, and merchant tonnage could be spared, while Knox said no further destroyers can be detached without impairing the fleet. Senate and House members weighed amendments to limit aid to Britain and ensure rapid passage.
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Eet
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Roosevelt
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Greece
China
Congress
United States
Johnson
Calif
Wilkle
America
Willkie urges candor as Britain, destroyers, and war loom
In a nonpartisan speech, Wilkie calls Congress to act with candor and sincerity to achieve the bill’s aims while minimizing authority. He argues for transferring destroyers to Britain, notes past trades, and warns isolation could invite totalitarian encirclement and forced war. He outlines long-term U.S. arms buildup and the risk of drawing the nation into conflict.
Long Hike On Co B Schedule Prompts Army Drill View
Members of Co. B 115th Infantry retire at the armory after a quiet day as they await the longest hike yet bound for an undisclosed destination. Drill at the fairgrounds and a fried chicken supper precede a Legion drum corps demonstration at 3:55 PM.
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115Th Infantry
Fairgrounds
Hanery
G. McGlearn
D. John Markey
Frederick
Fort Meade
Markey
Sons of Legion
Morris Frock
Legion Home
Carl J. Schlotterbeck
Mount H. M. Garrison
American Legion
Sons of the Legion
Cladfelder, Baltimiore
A. L. of
Maryland
Baltimore
Fort Geerge G. Meade
Myer
Hamilton Post
No. 20
Morris Frock Post
Legion
Gambling Bill Proposed to Ban All Maryland Gambling
ANNAPOLIS Md Feb 12 A bill to legalize all forms of gambling in Maryland from slot machines to craps roulette and twenty one was introduced in the Legislature. The measure by Fred Houck and Walter Locke would set license fees from 25 per table to 50 per game and would bar licenses to aliens or non voters. The bill was sent to the House Ways and Means committee with leaders saying it has no chance.
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Maryland
Deilesates
Fred Houck
Baltimore
Walter J. Locke
Balto
Houck-Locke
Questioned youth tied to missing girl case in early report
Kenneth Watson, 19, was questioned after being returned from California to Chicago about the disappearance of 16-year-old Leng Colonelli from New York City. The youngster reportedly left Philadelphia after alleging a $4,000 expedition to film fame in Hollywood, with the girl.
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Kenneth Watson
California
Chicago
Leng Colonelli
New York City
Watson
Colonelli
Hollywood
Philadelphia
O. O. F. Initiation Tomorrow Evening
Gilead Encampment No 6 LO O F will confer the Patriarchal degree on a large class of candidates in the T O O F Temple on Thursday evening at 7 30 o clock. This is the first class initiation this year and a large class will come from Waynesboro Chambersburg McConnelIsburg Martinsburg Winchester Frederick and Williamsport Grand Patriarch of Maryland W E D Bretzer Grand Priest of Maryland A F Wilson Grand Marshal W C Lindsay Grand Patriarch of Pennsylvania J B Mentzer Grand Marshal of Pennsylvania E H Spangler Grand Junior Warden of West Virginia C C Jackson and other Grand Encampment officers will be present. All members and their families are requested to be present and a social will follow in the auditorium from 8 30 until 12. An interesting program has been arranged Paul Neyman and his Four Aces will furnish music for dancing and there will also be 2 floor show. Tables will be arranged for 300 and other games and refreshments will be served. The committee on arrangements is Elmer D Miller chairman William Strock Hilton Allen Ralph M ar Quart C N Schildkmecht and Clarence Lindsay
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Gilead
LO. O. F
A. F. Wilson
W. C. Lindsay
Pennsylvania
J. B. Mentzer
E. H. Spangler
West Virginia
C. C. Jackson
Paul Neyman
Elmer D. Miller
William Strock
Hilton Ajlen
Ralph Mar- Quart
C. N. Schildkmecht
Clarence Lindsay
Mrs Dempsey Ill in New York From Flu
Hannah Williams the actress and estranged wife of Jack Dempsey is reported seriously ill in New York with intestinal influenza, according to a friend.
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New York
Hannah Williams
Jack Dempsey
Wildlife Group Endorses Bill for Farming Lands Hunting
The Washington County Wildlife Advisory Council endorsed a bill allowing farmers to hunt on their own land and adjoining farms with owner permission and without a hunting license. It targets Western Maryland counties first, with potential expansion, noting Pennsylvania already has a similar law. The measure aims to curb game scarcity by giving farmers control over hunting on farm lands.
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Washington County Wildlife Advisory Council
Moore
Maryland
Pennsylvania
County wildlife meeting plans February rabbit distribution
The State Gate Commission will distribute 38 cotton tail rabbits in the county in late February, with additional allocations to sportsmen groups. The 4H Wildlife Conservation Club urged placing some rabbits on member farms, while talk of farm hunting licenses included highway crossing restrictions. Roy Weagley chaired the session as twelve council members joined the discussion.
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State Gate Commission
Wildlife Conservation Club
Roy Weagley
Movie Night At Dorsey Hall For Washington County Nurses
Students and graduate nurses of Washington County Hospital enjoyed a Monday night program at Dorsey Hall featuring a travelogue of a trip through Canada and highlights of the Roosevelt administration, presented by John C. Bondurant of the C P Telephone Company.
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Washington County Hospital
Dorsey Hall
John C. Bondurant
C. & P. Telephone Company
Roosevelt
Canatia
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