Weller Defends Maryland Utility Rate Cuts in Letter
State Sen Harry T Phoebus demanded a 16 percent cut in utility rates. Public Service Commission Chairman Q E Weller called it a cheap political publicity stunt and noted rate reductions totaling 2 7 7 1 9 0 6 annually since 1935. He said reductions were achieved without litigation and urged focus on legitimate complaints. Phoebus, labor commissioner and gubernatorial candidate, faced other charges by Sen Robert B Kimble prompting an inquiry by Gov Harry W Nice.
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Baltimore
Q. E. Weller
Public Service Commission
Harry T. Phoebus
Phoebus
Weller
Maryland
Commission
Somerset
Ballrhoo
Robert B. Kimble
Cumberland
Republica
Kimble
Harry W Nice
Amos W. W. Woodcock
Infant Examined At Johns Hopkins In Baltimore
Johns Hopkins Hospital physicians began examinations of five month old Miss Rome today and reached no conclusions on surgery. The child, flown from Rome New York, has a congenital esophageal bronchial fistula that could allow food to enter the lungs. The Rome Chamber of Commerce financed the trip for the needy infant, whose name was withheld.
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Baltimore
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Rome
N. Y
Rome Chamber of Commerce
Bruin Bears Skip Winter Sleep in Yosemite Feeds
Yosemite naturalist c A Harwell reports bears in the park and near camps refusing to hibernate due to visitors and administration feeding them. An El Portal bear is cared for, becoming unusually bold, while Sequoia and Yosemite bruins are observed—black bears adapting to altered hibernation.
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Yosemite
Cal
Yosemite National Park
Bruin
National Park
Park Administration
C. A. Harwell
el Portal
Yosemite and Sequoia Park
Yosemite and
Sequoia Parks
Salesman Injured In Auto Accident In Maryland
Eugene J. Collins a 37 year old salesman of South Potomac street suffered a possible brain concussion and other injuries when the automobile he rode in collided with another car at South Potomac street and Wilson boulevard early Sunday. Collins was thrown and dragged briefly and remained unconscious for several hours after hospital admission. The east bound driver named Collings was not identified. Richard A. Henson of Paramount was driving the north bound car.
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Eugene J. Collins
South Potomac Street
Wilson Boulevard
Collins
Collings
Richard A. Henson
Paramount
Duke and Duchess of Windsor Return to Paris from Riviera
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor arrived in Paris last night after a three week holiday on the French Riviera. They moved through Gare De Lyon with the protection of a group of Surete Nationale agents and slipped into a waiting car to avoid onlookers.
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Paris
Duke
Duchess of Windsor
French Riviera
Surete Nationale
Gare de Lyon
Speeches of Roosevelt Banned in Germany as Undesirable Literature
Basel, Switzerland, Jan 10. A Swiss published collection of President Roosevelt speeches and some by Earl Baldwin was banned in Germany as undesirable literature. Copies sent to Leipzig were returned at the frontier as falling under the customs ban.
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Basel
Switzerland
Roosevelt
Germany
Earl Saldwin
Lucerne
Leipzig
Bagel
Auto Crash On Hamilton Turns Sedan Over In Chambersburg
A sedan driven by Irvin G Valentine of Chambersburg overturned after a collision with Kenneth R Fargus of Mercersburg on Hamilton Boulevard and Cypress street. No injuries were reported. Patrolmen Broom and Welch investigated the Saturday afternoon accident.
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Irvin G. Valentine
Chambersburg
Hamilton Boulevard
Cypress
Kenneth R. Fargus
Mercersburg
Valentine
Fargus
Cypress Street
Broom and
Welch
Towson Fire Department Cuts Losses In 1937
Towson Maryland reports a drop in fire losses to half of 1936. Fire Chief Anthony P. Orhan said 1937 losses were 184000 versus 376000 in 1936 and 406000 the year prior. Improved efficiency, a wet spring, and new WPA hydrants aided the reduction.
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Towson
Baltimore County
Anthony P. Orhan
WPA
Peaked cashmere hoods catch eye at St Moritz ski scene
At St Moritz Switzerland skiers wear peaked cashmere hoods over narrow scarfs in light colors to match light jumpers. Ski suits remain predominantly dark, reflecting seasonal style trends on the slopes.
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St. Moritz
Switzerland
Lettuce Strike Ends in Farmhouse Clash and Rescue
Nelda Barrie drives lettuce to a barricaded shed through a hostile strike mob, aided by Bill Lang. The confrontation turns violent as pickets attack the truck, tanks and depictions of gas-like devices used, deputies arrive, and police escort ends the clash. Jack is hospitalized amid the turmoil.
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Nelda
Bill
Beck
Reckless
Jack
Citizens’ Welfare League
Stan
Bill Langdon
IMIS
Nelda Barrie
Trousseau
Bill Sai
Liz
Billy
Alice Marie Dodge
Petition for Free Parking Grounds Sparks City Effort
Frederick on January 9, about 150 merchants signed a petition asking the city to reestablish free parking spaces to ease congestion on business streets. Circulated by an automobile club, the move is supported by the Chamber of Commerce and civic clubs and will be sent to the Mayor and Aldermen. An alleged bad check artist was cornered on West Franklin Street Saturday evening but made a bold escape after a brief pursuit by officers.
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Franklin Street
Allenry Capsules Offer Quick Relief for Rheumatism
An ad touts Allenry Capsules as a swift and safe remedy for neuritis sciatica and rheumatism. It claims to expel circulating poisons like uric acid, promising pain relief within 48 hours and urging readers to ask for the $1.00 capsule.
Petition to Oppose Siren in Western City Section
Western Enterprise Fire Company plans a special meeting tonight to vote on purchasing a fire horn. Rumors circulate that non freight ing residents in the western city section are preparing a petition to present to the Mayor and Council opposing the purchase. Mayor Elgin said the city will heed public voice as protests mount after a recent horn test.
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Western Enterprise Fire Company
W. Lee Elgin
Voice of the People
West, End
City Hall
Fire Company
Grocers to Meet Here May 8 and 9 in Hagerstown
Maryland State Grocers Association board votes to hold its annual convention May 8 and 9 in Hagerstown. Over 80 members from across the state attend the meeting. Herman Liskey of Baltimore serves as association vice president.
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Westminster
Maryland State Grocers’ Association
Hageratown
Herman Liskey
Baltimore
Association Vice Press
Westminster President Francis C Keefer Presides
Francis C Keefer of Westminster presided as president during a meeting or ceremony, with attendance and remarks noted. The report highlights Keefer's role and the formal proceedings led by him.
Purse Stolen Near Broadway and Potomac Street
Frances Palmer reports a white man snatched her purse near Broadway and Potomac Street on Saturday evening. Police received a description of the suspect and are investigating the incident.
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Frances Palmer
Fairground Agene
Broadway
Potomac Street
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