ACT CHANGES REJECTED BY HOUSE IN WAGE HOUR FIGHT
Washington June House refused to consider wage hour amendments to redefine farm exemptions amid farm group opposition led by American Farm Bureau Federation National Grange and other bodies. Rep Norton and others criticized farm lobbyists as misinforming farmers. Cox and Andresen led opposition arguing for self rule in legislation. Material for many homes in Bermuda may be obtained from white limestone near the site.
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Washington
House
House Labor Committee
Norton
DNJ
American Farm Bureau Federation
The
National Grange
National Cooperative Milk Producers Federation
National Cooperative Council
Agricultural Producers Labor Committee
Cox
Andresen
Soap Box Derby lineup nears date with winners in sight
Washington County schools prep for the second annual derby sponsored by B P O Ellis and The Herald Mail with Hoffman Chevrolet. Twenty five entries so far including St Mary's Catholic School leading with nine. Trials and finals slated for mid July may take drivers to Akron, Ohio.
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Washington County
B. P. O. Ellis
Herald-Mail
Hoffman-Chevrolet Co
Washington Street School
Antietam
South Potomac
Howard Street
United States
Hoffman-Chevrolet
West Washington Street
Akron
Ohio
Guard Units Inspect Bull Run Camp For August Maneuvers
Engineers of the 29th Division lay out regimental areas on Virginia’s Bull Run Battlefield as Maryland National Guard troops prepare tents for the First Army Maneuvers in August Ca B city to host training. Major General Milton A Reck ford and ten staff members inspected the 257 acre site last week as improvements continue. Soldiers will live in the field during the second week in camp and maneuvers start August 5.
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Virginia
Bull Run
Maryland National Guard
Ca. B
Milton A. Reckford
29Th Division
Reed Admitted to Practice Before Supreme Court
John A Reed son of Associate Justice Stanley Reed was admitted to practice before the Supreme Court. The New York lawyer was sponsored by Solicitor Robert H. Jackson as his father watched from the bench. American farmers received about 463 million dollars for their products in April, five percent less than April 1938.
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Washington
John A Reed
Stanley Reed
Supreme Court
Young Reed
New York
Robert H. Jackson
Salvation Army Drive Nears Goal With Push for Funds
The Salvation Army campaign is 838 dollars short of its 5200 dollar goal. The committee urges all contributions to keep the focal program uninterrupted. Headquarters at 124 West Washington Street stays open 9 am to 9 pm for several weeks. Call 2862 to pledge through chairman Frank S. Leiter and committee members at local stores and banks.
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Salvation Army
West Washington Street
Frank S. Leiter
Max Greenwald
S. M. Fockler
Fred C. Wright
Arcade
Luther Spangler
Second National Bank
Third Term Urged In Ickes Article
New York June 6 Look Magazine quotes Secretary Harald L Ickes saying I want Roosevelt for a third term. He believes no candidate from either party could influence world affairs while earning respect at home and that people can decide if a third term is needed.
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New York
Harald L. Ickes
Look Magazine
Roosevelt
Ickes
Williams Elected Official of Group
Glenna Williams of Funkstown was elected first vice-president of the Maryland Branch, National League of District Postmasters, at the convention in Salisbury which adjourned yesterday. Howard T. Culver of Hebron was reelected president and Annapolis will host the 1940 convention. James I F Betterley spoke in place of Smith W. Purdem about interdepartmental post office and treasury plans for better equipment and quarters for third and fourth class post offices. A banquet closed the social session and delegates toured the Salisbury post office led by postmistress Maude Toulson.
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A. Glenna Williams
Funkstown
Maryland
National League of District
Salisbury
Howard T. Culver
Hebron
Annapolis
James I F. Betterley
Post Ofice
Treasury Departments
Smith W. Purdem
Betterley
Maude Toulson
Police Heads to Meet Here
The Maryland Police Association holds a one day meeting starting with a noon luncheon at Hotel Alexander. State figures including Morgan C. Harris and William S. Walsh are among speakers with 100 officials attending. Dean S. Steinberg and others join as guests as Mayor Sweeney gives a welcoming address.
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Maryland Police Association
Hotel Alexander
Morgan C. Harris
Allegany County
Harris
William S. Walsh
Beverly Ober
Marlin D. Br
Three Bouts on Row's Park Card Feature Whitey Starliner
Whitey Starliner of Clearspring, county heavyweight title holder, faces Whitey Trantaman of Boonsboro CCC in the main event of a three bout outdoor card at Row's Park Friday evening. Harry Raffensberger meets Kid Bryan in the semi finals while Kid Weaver fights Battling Spigler in the opener. Show starts at :30 o'clock.
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Whitey Starliner
Pride of
Amoco Fair Held Thursday for Dealers Meeting
More than 250 Amoco dealers from Hagerstown Waynesboro Martinsburg and Chambersburg will gather on Thursday June 8 at the Masonic Temple auditorium to view sales and advertising plans of American Oil Co and Amoco products. The Masters Plan will be presented as the event decor evokes a country carnival.
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Amoco
Hagerstown
Waynesboro
Martinsburg
Chambersburg
Masonic Temple
American Oil Co
Negro Will Face Charges Of Theft
Roosevelt Banks, a 31 year old colored man, was arrested by Patrolmen Bible and Kuhlman on a charge of theft after being brought to Baltimore from elsewhere. He admitted stealing a number of shoes from Speer Brothers, using two left shoes at one point. Banks fled the scene and discarded the remaining footwear.
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Roosevelt Banks
Bible
Kuhlman
Baltimore
Speer Brothers
Banks
Funkstown Man Hurt In Mishap
Funkstown resident James Waugh was injured yesterday evening when a car jack slipped while he worked under a vehicle. He sustained cuts and bruises to his left hand forehead and legs and was taken to Washington County Hospital for treatment.
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James Waugh
Funkstown
Waugh
Washington County Hospital
When Good Fellows Get Together On American Soil
AP Feature Service notes the 160 year rift between AUG and Britain and the meeting of the American President with the British King-Emperor on U S soil. It says their followers will see shared duties require steady public focus and that both leaders are approachable, not aloof.
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AUG
Britain
Cabins in Garrett County for Rent
Baltimore June 6 1939 press note states the State Forestry Department is entering the summer resort business in Garrett county Savage River forest. Mimeographed sheets list 1939 rates for furnished cabins in Germany Lake and Big Run areas with firewood and furniture provided.
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Baltimore
State Forestry Department
Garrett County
Savage River
New Germany Lake
Big Run
Avert disaster as gas tank truck catches fire
In Kansas City a loaded gasoline tank truck burst into flames in a downtown garage. Driver Emard F. Board, 55, sped through a block of traffic and whipped out the flames, averting a catastrophe. The fire began at the truck’s connect- provided text ends abruptly.
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Kansas City
Emard F. Board
Classified Ad Sparks Quest for What You Want
A fragmented one line passage suggests a sales pitch urging readers to obtain desired items through a classified ad. The tone hints at urgency and satisfaction from swift transactions via local listings. No clear persons or organizations are identifiable.
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U. S. Marine Hospital
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