Urges Probe of Soaring Prices in Congress Recess
Senator Baldwin proposes a $100000 inquiry into high prices during the five month recess to identify causes and pressure responsible parties. Taft agrees on regional hearings. committee leaders discuss timing and scope amid mixed forecasts of economic impact.
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CIO
Local Swim Lesson Signups Surpass Early Figures
Over 108 residents have signed up for swim lessons amid a campaign. The signup deadline is this Saturday evening and coupons remain available at the local press. Len Klopfer leads the campaign with assistance from Helen Stomer and Elizabeth Hing through August 2.
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Len Klopfer
Helen Stomer
Elizabeth Hing
Storms Bring Heavy Rain and Wind Across Maryland City
South winds persist as July rainfall nears monthly averages. In Hagerstown Al Miller notes frequent thundershowers with 3.69 inches recorded in a period while nearby towns face fewer heavy showers. Baltimore endures a four hour storm with roofs torn off and trees uprooted, lanterns struck, and 243 inches of rain between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Traffic halted as water floods streets and boats at a yard are damaged.
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Hotel Renovation Planned for Colonial Building
The Colonial Hotel at South Potomac and Antietam streets will be renovated for continued hotel use. Plans approved earlier this week call for reconditioning all rooms on the first three floors of the four story structure damaged in the recent general alarm fire. Cornish Corporation president Herbert Cornish was not in town for comment.
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City to Conduct Traffic Survey With Cordoned Interviews
The city plans a study to solve traffic problems by placing a cordon around the business district with 18 stations and external stations on 14 incoming roads. Motorists will be interviewed about origin, destination, purpose, and routes. each interview will take under a minute. Mayor Sweeney calls for full cooperation from all motorists and citizens.
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Sweeney
Lost Boy Found Guilty In Court
An 11 year old boy from Williamsport admitted to a series of larcenies in Juvenile Court before Judge Harvey Miller. The crimes totaled about $113 and some clothing. No sentence was pronounced pending a study of name conditions.
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N. Y
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Arrest of Richard R. Harner Ties To Escape Report
Richard R. Harner of 429 Mechanic Street, reported missing after an escape from an institution at Sykesville, MI, was captured by sheriff's officers last night. The Mary Young Rebekah Lodge meets July 28 at 8 06 p m for a business session and installation of new officers. Ethiopia rejects UN aid for war torn areas. AFL rejects CIO invitation to harmony conference while pursuing merger talks.
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Sykesville
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Scenic Highway Plan Accepted by Maryland Roads Commission
The Maryland Roads Commission accepted a proposal from the Confederation of Western Maryland Interests to construct a scenic highway through western Maryland towns. The commission rejected a proposal to regulate roadside stands and billboards, while supporting erosion control, tree planting, and limited turnout spaces at scenic points. The Confederation, revived after wartime suspension, includes chambers of commerce and service clubs from Alleghany, Garrett, and Frederick counties.
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Six Months On Assault Charge For Dean Gordon
Dean Carl Gordon of Needmore Maryland was sentenced to six months in the Maryland House of Correction after being found guilty of assault for stabbing his wife in a Hancock tavern on June 27. The victim was treated at Washington County Hospital and later released. investigation was led by Deputy Leister Ivanogle.
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Maryland House of Correction
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Gordon
Wrong Tax Cut At Wrong Time
Fragmented text discusses economic policy and tax cuts tied to inflation, price stability, and national security. It cites Secretary of State Marshall and a Paris conference, arguing against large tax cuts while prices remain unstable and economy at peak levels. The page also briefly notes vegetables kept fresh by quick freezing.
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England
Masshally
New Labor Law To Be Explained At Mass Meeting
The Taft Hartley labor law will be explained at a mass meeting of AFL locals in Ol Fellows Temple at 111 South Potomac Street tonight. Speakers include Louis Hines AFL legal representative H A Stearland regional director and Harry A Cohen president of the Maryland and DC Federation of Labor. The English window tax based on home windows was imposed in 1696 to raise revenue after coin clipping.
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South Potomac Street
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H. A. Stearland
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Harry A. Cohen
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