Senate to Approve Roosevelt's Federal Reserve Nominees
Washington January 28 The Senate expected to begin consideration of President Roosevelt's new Federal Reserve board six members named yesterday The board will supersede the old seven and gain broader power over the nation's banking and credit structures including Marriner Eccles J J Thomas and others with an agriculture vacancy looming Fletcher the banking committee chair called the slate strong and indicated quick action
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Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
Federal Reserve Board
Carter Glass
Aafe
Glass
Marriner S. Eccles
Utah
Eccles
M. S. Szymczak
Chicago
Adolph C. Miller
George R. James
Fletcher
Fila
Banking Committee
Board of Seven
Bonus Saves Man From Jail Term in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on January 28 the Senate passed the bonus just in time to spare Bill Brown from jail for a $310 delinquency on a support order. Brown expects to receive $791 under the new law. The judge, Theodore Rosen, allowed Brown and his wife to settle, with Mrs. Brown agreeing to give him a chance.
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Philadelphia
Senate
Bill Brown
Brown
Theodore Rosen
Mrs. Brown
May be recommended for life saving medal for Skater rescue
Midshipman J M Cease of Lawton Oklahoma may be recommended for a life saving medal for saving 12 year old John McWilliams from drowning when they broke through ice on Spa Creek. Cease crawled on his stomach to reach the boy and went in beside him as the ice gave way.
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Annapolis
J. M. Cease
Lawton
Okla
John McWilliams
Cease
Spa Creek
Resh Announces Candidacy for State Superintendent Nomination
Shepherd State Teachers College faculty member I. O. Resh announced in Shepherdstown on January 21 his bid for the Republican nomination for West Virginia State Superintendent of Schools.
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Shepherdstown
W- Va
I. O. Resh
Shepherd State Teachers College
Atl Schools
Borah Campaign HQ Opens in Capital City
Washington January 27 informed sources say a Borah for President national campaign headquarters has opened in Washington under the chairmanship of Carl G. Bachmann. Wheeling West Virginia has quietly established offices here in anticipation of Idaho senator's formal declaration of candidacy for the Republican nomination around February 1. Bachmann long served as Republican whip in the House and will oversee a three room hotel suite operation.
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Washington
National Campaign
Carl G. Bachmann
Wheeling
W. Va
Idaho
Bachmann
House of Representatives
Maryland Police Association Formed In Towson
Towson marshal C. E Stansbury named president of the Maryland Police Association formed at a conference by Major Enoch B Garey state police superintendent. The group backs a state teletype network linking 26 stations and eight northern states plus state agencies at a cost of about 65000 yearly. The plan aims for legislative funding with meetings set for February 18 and March legislative action.
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Baltimore
C. E Stansbury
Towson
Maryland Police Association
Enoch B. Garey
Maryland
Harry W. Nice
Emanuel Gorfine
House of Delegates
Lansdale G. Lasser
State Senate
The
Association
J. William Garrett
Rockville
R. A. Falkner
Bel Air
J. J. Crowley
Upper Marlboro
N. H. Holland
Salisbury
Oscar Eyerman
Cumberland
George E. Carlson
State Police
Baltimore City
Frostburg
Hagerstown
Frederick
Westminster
Springfield Report Criticised Over Grand Jury Findings
A letter from Boyd to Chief Judge Dennis challenges a Baltimore grand jury report on a hospital inquiry. He says the survey commission overstepped, examined nearly 100 witnesses, and accused the subcommittee of exaggeration while defending the hospital’s operations and management.
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Samuel K. Dennis
Baltimore Supreme Bench
Itj
Harry W. Nice
Grand Jury
Boyd
Grand Jury Committee
Washington fruit growers wary after cold snap risks to peach crop
Subzero temperatures across Washington county raise fears for the peach harvest as orchardists note success hinges on trees entering winter dormancy. Some areas report 15 degrees below zero, with apples mostly spared unless temps dip under 20 below. Junior auditions by Treble Clef Club held at Mrs. Wertz home select new members after year end tryouts. A 10 percent rise in Birmingham’s retail business marked 1935 activity.
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Washington County
Treble Clef Club
I. M. Wertz
Veterans face vast bond distribution and pension debates
More than three million veterans will receive cash bonuses as bonds distributed after 35 million bonds are prepared by the Treasury. Officials warn of a lengthy process with 7 million calculations and potential deficits, while discussions suggest a future pension drive as veterans age. Senator George forecasts pension talk may come years off as the average veteran ages from about forty to sixty.
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Veterans’ Administration
Adelbert Hiller
Veterans
Frank T. Hines
Bureau of Engraving
Treasury
Morgenthau
Congress
White House
Roosevelt
George
Mail Box urges law to curb disguises by criminals
Editor's Mail Box calls for a law to punish disguises and aliases used to commit or aid crime. It argues that masking identity by masks, false numbers, or false names helps criminals evade detection and punishment, and proposes doubled penalties to deter such acts. D Webster Groh Hagerstown January 28 1936.
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D. Webster Groh
Hagerstown
S P C A Annual Report from Washington County
The S P C A held its annual meeting with Mrs. Roger Whipple reelected president at South Prospect Street. Officers include vice presidents Harry Rudy Charles Harman and Mrs George C Crawford, secretary Mrs E B Bradley treasure Marguerite Campbell, shelter chair Mrs Edward Oswald and a full board of directors. The report highlights record activity in 1935 with 742 animals sheltered and 387 dogs and 301 cats placed in homes amid financial strains from bank deposits losses and reduced dues. The society notes community support from Mayor Wertz, the county board, and local media.
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Roger Whipple
Washington County
South Prospect Street
Harry Rudy
Charles Harman
George C. Crawford
EB. E. Bradley
Marguerite Campbell
Shelter
Edward Oswald
Charles W. Schaibley
C. B. Barnett
W. E. Patterson
Esther South
Howard Stickell
Edna Smith
Otho Hunter
James Findlay
Palmer Tennant
W. P. Duval
Henry Holzapfel
Mary Howard
Margaret Stickell
J. W. Lefevre
Williamsport
Josephine Bomberger
Boonsboro
John ©. Heil
Margaret Stickel
Paulsgrove
National Humane Review
Samuel Suter
J. M. Wertz
Board of County Commissioners
Police Department
Herald-Mail
Lecture Postponed By Homemakers Club At Parish House
Daisy D. D. Whipple submits notice that the afternoon lecture at the Parish House in Lappans has been postponed due to unfavorable weather conditions.
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Lappans
Homemakers Club
Sentenced To Die In Slaying Case
Ex convict Elton Stone was sentenced to die after pleading guilty in a Fresno court for murdering 14 year old Mary Louise Stammer daughter of a prominent attorney. Police rushed him to Folsom Prison to avoid possible mob action by about 2000 onlookers.
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Fresno
Calif
Elton Stone
Mary Louise Stammer
Folsom Prison
Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Constipation Relief
Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets provide a vegetable laxative alternative to calomel. The 20 year physician founder promotes them as mild, pleasant, sugar coated tablets that normalize bowels without forcing unnatural action. If you have dark mouth bad breath dull headach discomfort from constipation try one or two. prices 15¢ 38¢ 60¢.
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Edwards
Dr. Edwards
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