Labor Rules Revised to Allow Union Election Petitions
The Labor Relations Board, amid congressional criticism, revised rules to permit employers to seek elections when two or more unions claim to represent a majority. The changes, aimed at liberalizing Wagner Act administration, take effect Thursday and include safeguards to curb abuse and administrative issues.
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Labor Relations Board
Congress
American Federation of Labor and Business Interests
Farm Administration reports milk production rise per family member
The Farm Security Administration notes improved farm management boosts milk output by one quart annually for each family member, highlighting efficiency gains on rural holdings.
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Farm Security Administration
Benjamin Named To Mad Faculty
Dr. Harold Benjamin will become head of the University of Maryland College of Education in September replacing retiring Dr. Willard Small. Benjamin, former director of the University of Colorado summer school and education chief, holds degrees from Oregon and Stanford and has taught at Stanford Minnesota and Colorado.
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Harold Benjamin
University of Colorado
University of Maryland
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Colorado University
Willard §. Small
Dr. Benjamin
University of Oregon
Leland Stanford University
Stanford
University of Minnesota
Colorado
Record barley yield at Isaac Shank farm near Hagerstown
A new season record was set yesterday at Isaac Shank farm five miles north of Hagerstown as 183 bushels of bearded barley were threshed per hour. John Wolfinger operated the threshing machine on a 15 acre field that produced 703 bushels, about 45 bushels per acre.
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Isaac Shank
Hagerstown
John Wolfinger
Fifth District Dept Store Sales Rise in June
Richmond July 32 The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond reported that Fifth District department store sales in June rose three percent over June 1928, based on 37 stores surveyed. National totals across 491 stores rose five percent.
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Richmond
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Fifth District
County Board to Baltimore for roads conference
The Board of County Commissioners will travel to Baltimore with Clerk J R R Black for a State Roads Commission conference to discuss the county taking over all county or lateral roads in Washington county. About 500 miles of lateral roads exist, with October 1 as the potential takeover date, and funds from the lateral gasoline tax to cover equipment and minor work.
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J. R. R. Black
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State Roads Commission
Washington County
Fountain Teac Heights
Wyoming Commemorates Woman Suffrage Anniversary
Wyoming marks December 10 to honor the 1869 grant of women's suffrage by the Wyoming territory, the first territory or state to grant such rights. The anniversary underscores Wyoming’s pioneering role in voting rights history and the enduring legacy of its early suffrage act.
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Wyoming
Wyoming Territory
Meteor Seen Across Lake Erie and Shoreline
A brilliant meteor of enormous size lit the sky over Cleveland and the Lake Erie region, visible for hundreds of miles. The streak extended from the zenith to the horizon, lasting several seconds, with Coast Guard observers noting its path across the lake and speculation it may have landed between Kellys Island and Leamington, Ontario.
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William Jolmes
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Kellys Island
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Frank ONeil Drinks To Hide Wine Evidence Case
In St Petersburg on Sunday Frank ONeil told the judge he was sober when involved in a car accident. A smell of wine on a passenger Ms breath led him to drink a half pint of wine to hide evidence. He received a $100 fine or 90 days in jail.
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Frank
Nor man Lee completes world circumnavigation by air
Port Washington, July 12 Nor man C Lee a New York broker walked into an airline office and paid 1800 to circle the world. He returned today claiming nine hours less than three weeks to circumnavigate by scheduled flights making no time record but noting the trip was nice.
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N. Y
Norman C. Lee
New York
Child Swallows Barrette Clasp Affects Berryville Resident
A Berryville child was treated at Winchester Hospital after swallowing a barrette clasp. Examination showed the clasp in the throat but it slipped into the stomach as doctors attempted to retrieve it.
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Vaigs
Winchester Hospital
Lions Install New Officers in Hagerstown Club Meeting
Roy Hoffman was installed as president of the Hagerstown Lions Club at a meeting held yesterday at Hotel Alexander. New officers and committees for the year were announced, with Hoffman succeeding John H. Howard. Installing officers were Ditto, Wachter, and C. W. Hoffman.
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Hagerstown Lions Club
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John H. Howard
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Wachter
C. W. Hoffman
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Copley
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Rait
Rosenberger
Tyler
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Motorcyclist 18 Injured in Collision near Sharpsburg
An 18 year old motorcyclist was slightly injured when his bike collided with a car driven by Harold H. Semler near Sharpsburg at Cannon avenue and Antietam street. Price received treatment at Washington County Hospital for glass-related injuries after the crash. Patrolmen Broom and Maugans investigated the incident. Charles W. Price, 22, fired
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Harold H. Semler
Sharpsburg
Cannon Avenue
Antietam Street
Price
Washington County Hospital
Broom
Maugans
Charles W. Price
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