Campaign to End Gambling Praised by City Clergymen
Local ministers praised Judge Frank G. Wagaman for urging citizens to provide information against legal gambling for Grand Jury consideration. Sermons across churches highlighted the fight against gambling and related racketeering, urging congregations to oppose the evils and support laws to curb it.
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Frank G. Wagaman
Urgiig
Herald and Mall
Eering
F. Berry Plummer
St. Paul's U. B
Lloyd M. Davis
Washington Square M. E
Grand Jury
J. E. Kemp Horn
St. Paul's M. E. Church
Maryland
William §. Hess
Presbyterian Church
William M. Norment
First Christian Church
Wagaman
Paul
Japan Says US Position On Nationals In China Satisfactory
Tokyo government says Washington's stance on protecting foreign nationals in China is perfectly satisfactory and that the goal is to secure methods to shield lives and property. Hankow reports are denied as false and Japan seeks cooperation to keep military objects away from foreign properties. Madame Chiang Kai Shek reportedly to resign as aero nautical commission executive secretary due to wartime strain. Hood College mothers visit set for March 4-6, annual event since 1927.
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Tokyo
Foreign Office
Japan
United States
China
Hankow
Central China War Zone
Kankow
Chiang Kai-Shek
Aeronautical Commission
Nation-Wide Safety Drive Shows Drop in U S Fatalities
The National Safety Council reported a 30 percent drop in January U S traffic fatalities, with 550 fewer deaths than January 1937 and a total of 2 710. December and January 1937 figures were higher, and the three month saving nears 1 400 lives. The cause of the decline is not yet determined as gasoline use data for January is pending.
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Chicago
United States
National Safety Council
States Report Sharp Toll Drops In January Traffic Deaths
Thirty six states reported for January with 22 showing reductions or no change from January 1937. Maryland led with a 46 percent drop, followed by 11 states with declines over 26 percent. Others included Massachusetts 45, Delaware 43, Oklahoma 42, Wisconsin 37, and California 29 percent. Detroit cut traffic deaths by 26 percent, while Milwaukee logged four fatalities per 100000 population in the big city group.
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Maryland
Massachusetts
Delaware
Oklahoma
Wisconsin
Colorado
Michigan
Connecticut
New Mazico
California
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Detroit
Milwaukee
Big City
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Richfield
Triangle Food Stores
Cavetown Planing Mill Co
London
George Black
Joan North
Gaby Young
Betty Saanders
Sondra Price
Miki Hood
Ann Leigh
St. Joseph Aspirin
St. Joseph
M. P. Moller Music Store
Princess Dagmar
W. Antietam ST
Standard American
Encyclopedia
Herald-Mail Office
Ieeter
Williams
Cavarel
T. N. Williams
N. Potomac
Kieffer Ec
Selox Lux Flakes
IONA
Lighthouse Cleanser
Grapefruit
Florida Prep Oatmeal
Avicx
Heinz Foods
Florida
Meat Dept
A&p
Seag
Mishes
Rite Cuticura
Dept
Malden
Maes
Herrod-Mall
Your Gas CO
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