War Department Opposed To 50 Pay For Soldiers
The War Department seeks a compromise on military pay, proposing 40 dollars and 10 in bonds for lowest ranks instead of 50, to break a House Senate deadlock. Debate centers on overseas duty raises and bond options, with leaders urging delay on a direct Senate vote.
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Marine Corps
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United States
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D-Nc
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D-Ala
Gurney
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Austin
Frank T. Hines
Veterans Affairs
Hines
Divorce Granted Actress By Court
Actress Myrna Loy aged 36 was granted a divorce from film producer Arthur Hornblow 49 after a 10 minute private hearing in Reno on June 2. Loy cited extreme mental cruelty causing unhappiness and health injury. the couple wed in Endenada Mexico on June 27 1936 and separated March 27.
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Myrna Loy
Arthur Hornblow
Miss Loy
Hornblow
Endenada
Mexico
Germans to stop brewing malt beer after July 1
London dispatch reports the BBC, citing a Berlin broadcast, that Germans will have to do without beer after this month with the stoppage of all malt beer brewing after July 1.
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London
BBC
Berlin
Henry's Has Welles Hit Citizen Kane at Henry's Theatre
Orson Welles stars in Citizen Kane at Henry's Theatre for a four day engagement. Cast includes Joseph Cotten Dorothy Comingore Everett Sloane Ray Collins George Coulouris Agnes Moorehead Paul Stewart Ruth Warrick. The dying man whispers Rosebud and the film uncovers his life through others leading to the secret.
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Orson Welles
Henry’s
Joseph Cotton
Dorothy Comingore
Everett Sloane
Ray Collins
George Coulouris
Agnes Moorehead
Paul Stewart
Ruth Warrick
Rosebud
Citizen Kane
Frisco Lil at Colonial Theatre Tonight
Irene Hervey stars as Frisco Lil a law student who doubles as a card dealer to save her father from a murder accusation. Kent Taylor co stars with Jerome Cowan Minor Watson and Samuel So8 in a Universal adventure drama directed by Eric C. Kenton with Paul Malvern as associate producer.
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Universal
Eric C. Kenton
Paul Malvern
The Remarkable An
The buck private Henry Bartholomew Smith becomes a screen character in a modern setting as a member of General George Washingtons Continental Army in The Remarkable An. The piece notes the fame of frontline roles and a growing screen presence for a private who fires the first and last shots.
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Henry Bartholomew Smith
Smith
George Washington
Drew Stars in New Film at Academy Theatre
Actor Brian Donlevy leads a new presentation at the Academy Theatre featuring William Holden and Ellen Drew in a period picture. The screening marks prominent talent in a midweek showcase with local audience attention focused on the cast’s chemistry and the film’s reception.
Seeds buried in bottles revived after six decades
Seeds buried in bottles about 60 years ago have been resurrected and found still viable, scientists report. The discovery suggests remarkable seed longevity and raises questions about preservation conditions and genetic potential for future studies.
Fruit growers expect average Washington county apple and peach crops
Fruit men in Washington county report an expected average crop for apples and peaches this year. Late May drops weakened buds causing light apple drops in Smithsburg. Weather has been favorable, with most orchards advancing and first apples due after July 4 on the transparent variety.
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Washington County
Smithsburg
Former Mayor Will Be Honored Today
Baltimore Republicans gather for a birthday luncheon honoring former Mayor William F. Broening on his 72nd birthday. About 100 Republicans from across the state are expected to attend, including party leaders who have long been at odds.
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Baltimore
William F. Broening
Broening
Baltimore political invitations go to leading party figures
South Baltimore on June 2, 1870 notes Theodore R. McKeldin, then executive secretary to Mayor Broening, coordinating plans. Invitations were sent to prominent members who backed the leadership of former Senator Ovington E. Weber, former State Chairman Gelen L. Tait, and former Race Commissioner George R. Norris.
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Baltimore
Theodore R. McKeldin
Broening
Ovington E. Weber
Gelen L. Tait
George R. Norris
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