Garmatz Wins Baltimore House Seat in Union Backed Contest
Edward A. Garmatz, a Baltimore Democrat backed by Mayor D Alesandro, won the third district race for the House of Representatives with 12 179 votes over Republican Edward Panetti and Independent Simon Jarosinski. CIO President Philip Murray endorsed Garmatz, a move limited by his denial of any discussion with Garmatz about politics.
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Lost Boy Identified in Williamsport Larcenies
A 13 year old boy, living in Williamsport, confessed to a series of larcenies including theft of $113 and a house burglary. Constable Jesse Shank stated the youth was found in Washington County Jail and will be tried in Juvenile Court before Judge Harvey Miller. The boy claimed to be returning to Yonkers, New York, after visiting grandparents in Sharpsburg.
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Fire-Fighting Looks Up Here in Hagerstown
The city backs a growing fire protection program with rising equipment costs and new trucks. Hagerstown’s fire units, including a First Hose Company engine and a Pioneer hook and ladder, reflect investments of about 17 000 to 31 000 and more as orders continue. Local firefighters train annually at the University of Maryland to improve techniques and reduce losses.
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Landlords Slower On New Leases Amid Eviction Rules
A Rent Control notice explains tenants cannot be evicted except for specific lawful reasons. Landlords may seek possession for immediate personal use or after sale or due to necessary remodeling, provided conditions are met. Tenants must be notified of rent increases and lease terms through proper registration and approval by the Rent Control office.
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Greek Leftists Suffer Setbacks in Frontier Fighting
Reports say Salonike headquarters evacuated as government claims seize on arms caches in Albania and Yugoslavia. Wounded guerrillas are taken to Albanian hospital near the frontier while Tass says the so called international brigade are mobile partisans moving south to isolat Konitsa garrison. China introduced tea to Japan about 600 AD.
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Western Maryland Aims to Cut Smoke in Hagerstown
The Western Maryland Railroad reports progress on reducing smoke in Hagerstown with four diesel engines in service, over-fire jets, and upgraded roundhouse firings. Officials expect ongoing improvements and potential grade crossing elimination funded by federal programs as traffic rises.
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Evidence Mounts Against Couple in Latest Trial
Jury heard opening statements linking a couple to Overell’s death by bludgeon before a dynamite blast. The trial judge considered admitting sleeping powders adhesive tape and white black wired evidence from Gollum's glove compartment as key material. McGaff testified he found powders in the glove compartment along with tape and pulled a wire from a dash switch.
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Marshall Urges Admitting Displaced Persons
Marshall calls for admitting displaced persons to Latin America and beyond to show U.S. commitment. He backs Truman’s plea and supports expanding European and regional aid, noting shiploads head to Paraguay Brazil and Venezuela as plans form to share the burden.
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Sleeping wonders used in crime trial against Gollum
Wire connected a storage battery to an alarm clock set for 11 45 and timing fuses. S B Kaufman argued against admissibility saying no criminal agency shown in the Overell death. Williams claimed Gollum admitted powders in his car and they were for drugging the elderly couple before dynamite.
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Walter Donaldson Dies at 53 Songwriter of Many Hits
Santa Monica California July 15 Walter Donaldson 53 author of Yes Sir That's My Baby and many WWI era songs died at his home after a yearlong liver illness. He penned Daughter of Rosie O Grady How You Gonna Keep Em Down on the Farm My Mammy and My Buddy among others after teaming with Irving Berlin.
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