White Farmer Frees Himself in Georgia Murder Case
Lyons Georgia January 12 an all white jury acquitted William L Howell of murder in the slaying of Robert Mallard a black casket salesman The defense used character witnesses including two jurors who testified they would not believe Mallard s widow The decision came after a brief 25 minute jury deliberation The case highlighted racial tensions and the use of unsworn statements allowed by Georgia law
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Howell
Amy Mallard
Georgia
T. Ross Sharpe
Roderick
Clifton
Sharpe
Angelina
William Carter
Mallards
Joseph Goldwasser
Business Manor
Cleveland
Ohio
Justice Department
Washington
Department
Mallard
Mental Patient Care Fee Raised Across State Hospitals
Families of new patients entering state mental hospitals must pay fifty dollars per month, up from thirty. The Board of Mental Hygiene informed county officials of the change, noting the state spends over seven hundred dollars per patient annually. The higher rate applies only to new admissions, while current patients retain the old rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Mental Hygiene
Ami Saum
Hospitals offer charity by sliding scale payments
Patients at hospitals who cannot afford the full fifty dollars are asked to pay what they can. The welfare board investigates each person’s ability to pay to determine the amount due.
Senate To Get Bil To Extend Rent Ceilings
Senate considers the Myers bill to extend rent ceilings and restore federal eviction regulation power. It would return authority to set penalties, allow triple damages for rent cases, and maintain advisory local boards while limiting their decontrol role. The bill also removes a prior decontrol policy and allows housing costs to influence new construction ceilings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Bil
Congress
Costa
Lewis Described As Out Of Danger
William E. Lewis step son of the late Stewart M. Roth of Hageratown was described as out of danger at the county hospital after a car struck by a Western Maryland Railway freight train on Potomac avenue last Tuesday. Lewis had lung punctures and rib fractures and spent time in an oxygen tent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Lewis
Stewart M. Roth
Hageratown
Lewis
Western Maryland Railway
Potomac Avenue
Lions Club Founder Talks By Phone From Chicago
Melvin Jones founder of Lions International spoke to the Hagerstown Lions at yesterday’s luncheon in Hotel Alexander via long distance hookup arranged by Massey Moe of Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone. The seven minute talk was heard through loudspeakers as a birthday cake was cut by Guy Hoffmaster. Georgia Norford spoke about a blind artists concert at Hagerstown high school on January 26. Attendance prizes went to G. Walter Smith Vernon Stone and B E Woltinger. Guests included J B Townshend Baltimore Lou Kesner Martinsburg Jon Shuman Smithsburg David Cottingham and James Best.
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Melvin Jones
Lions Internatonal
Hagerstown Lions Club
Hotel Alexander
Chicago
Lions
Lion Massey Moe
Chesapeake and Potomac
Tere
Jones
Guy Hoffmaster
Georgia Norford
Court House
Wnd
Hagerstown High School
G. Walter Smith
Vernon Stone
Woltinger
Linn
J. B. Townshend
Baltimore
Lou Kesner
Martinsburg
Jon Shuman
Smithsburg
David Cottingham
James Best
Ex U S Employe Nabbed Again On Treason Charge
A former U S employee accused of wartime broadcasting for Italy is held in a mental institution after a Federal court ruled him incompetent for trial. The only death penalty verdict to date is for Taminyo Kawakita, a Japanese American charged with operating a wartime factory and assisting in retreating American prisoners. Trials loom for Mildred E. Sisk known as Axis Sally facing Jan 24 in Indio Berlin case and Martin Monti, the soldier accused of flying a U S Army plane to German lines and joining Hitler’s Elite Guard with Brooklyn trial date set.
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Pare 1
Lime
Ecourt
Taminyo Kawakita
Japan
Los Angeles
Mildred E. Sisk
Mildred E. Gillars
Sally
Indio Berlin
Martin James Monti
Hnes
Hitler
Brooklyn
Dan. It
Club to Meet at Mulberry Avenue Home
The Past Noble Grand chsh of Mary Young Rebekal fodee No. 3 will meet at the home of Mia. Nora Rose 503 Mulberry Avenue Thursday evening at 8 oclock.
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Mary Young
Rebekal Fodee
Mia
Nora Rose
Mulberry Avenue
SN Ochiwk
Uniform Sick Leave Law Sought Across Maryland Counties
Washington county backs a 30 day cumulative sick leave with 10 days annual. other counties range from 4 to 100 days cumulative, varying by years of service and county officials. Maryland teachers group urges a uniform state standard with county flexibility for more.
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Washington County
Maryland State Teachers’ Association
Board of Education
Dorchester
Allegany County
Baltimore County
Vicks Va-tro-nol nasal drops ad claims fast relief
An advertisement touts Vicks Va-tro-nol nasal drops as quick relief for stuffed nostrils and nasal congestion. It claims opening a blocked nose and preventing many colds if used at first warning signs, urging immediate trial.
Two Hunters Avert Tragedy Near Potomac River
Three Frederick hunters faced disaster when their boat capsized in a swift Potomac current. One swimmer reached Virginia shore while two clung to a tree as their peers, Warrenfeltz and Harshman, they were rescued with only their surviving ducks retrieved from driftwood.
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Virginia
Harold Cross
Lander
Frederick
Ereh
Warrenfeltz
Harshman
Huntamen
Potomac
Court To Pass On Taxicab Law Test Case
Pastroiman Brucher cites city ordinance: no taxicab shall park outside cab zones. Maffitt argues his car in TAMNA was not parked as a taxi but as a private vehicle, akin to a Washington cab operator in a metered zone. He calls the case a test to determine if he is right or wrong. The article adds a note on a 1774 school founding by Jean Frederic Cherlin in Waldhach.
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Pastroiman Brucher
Maffitt
Tamna
Washington
Hagerstown
Marfutt
Immigrant Greens Find Ideal Home in Hagerstown
The Greens, newcomers to Hagerstown, say they were urged here by manufacturers and Baltimore dealers as the town with the greatest business potential. They opened a downtown shop within six months and praise friendly locals who helped them settle. Mrs Green notes housing and school life as positives, especially Woodland Way Elementary and Miss Leone Snyder, while urging local building and housing expansion to match the town’s growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Hagerstown
Greens
Baltimore
Maryland
Bel Air
Frederick
North End
Fun in Snow Hits Las Vegas Amid Snowfall
Las Vegas Nevada reports heavy snow with three inches yesterday and two more inches today, the desert resort known for sun and casinos. Residents clear doorsteps as unusual winter weather blankets the city.
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Las Vegas
Nev
End To Potomac River Oyster War In Offing
A Maryland Virginia oyster dispute heats up as lawmakers debate measures to end the long running Potomac River clash. The session considers outsize dredge boats use, tax provisions, real estate licensing changes, and a retirement exemption while noting recent court actions and ongoing jurisdictional tensions.
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Potomac River
Maryland
State House
Baltimore
Senate
Kimbley
Allegany
Ramsburg
Frederick
House
Brinsfield
Dorchester
Lowe
Talbot
Somerset County
Horace E. Flack
Bureau of Legislative Reference
General Assembly
Potomac
Registration Drive Reaches Historic City Registration
Charter sets up registration as two hours to get on the books for a vote. Councilman Elliott cites delays at Wayside school and calls for a permanent system in the charter. Herman Mills condemns the current process as denying franchise and urges fixes. Record day sees many first timers and WWII veterans registering ahead of the Sunday movie issue. Transportation by party workers and cars marked the mass effort.
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J. Frank Elliott
Fleigh
Wayside School
Herman L. Mills
Mills
Enne
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G.E
Americar
Fosco
Alexander Hotel Bldg
Generalcceptance Corp
Lions International
Lion A. M. Marshall
Health and Welfare Committee
Lion
Lion Massie Roe
Lion Earl Steinhauer
Lions Club
U.S
Uniform
Robert Ingersoll
Ann Aay
Kalamazoo Electric
N. Jonathan St
Main St
Jean Frederic Qherlin
Waldhach
THE
Hagerstown Lumber Company
Department Store
Frederick Road
Hagerstown Fish
Oyster Market
E. Franklin St
Charter
Consumers Credit Service, Inc
Potomae &T
Rusco
Good Housekeeping
F.C. Russel CO
Rusco Window & Supply CO
Rusco Window & Supply Co., Inc
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