Taft Confident Of Nomination On First Ballot
Taft remains confident he will win the Republican nomination on the first ballot as delegates meet in state caucuses in Maryland Pennsylvania and Virginia with new tallies showing Taft leading. The Associated Press counts put Taft at 478 delegates with Eisenhower at 395 and others 129 plus uncommitted 20 as the race narrows toward the convention.
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Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Tuy
Associated Press
Taft
Ricenhoower
Aocman
Paul Dever
Massachusetts
Albagenque
Eisenhower
Ott
Miutual
Averell
Tarriman
Oregon
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Louisiana
Assacmend
Forfauver Abbeud
Russells
Harriman
Paenma
Wash
Congress
Kefanver
New Orleans
United States
Boys Suspected In Garage Theft At Hull's Garage
Young boys are suspected of stealing about 100 dollars in candy cigarettes and cigars from Hull's Garage near Kemp's Mill. Sheriff officials found footprints and fingerprints on a small front door window and are investigating the repeated burglaries.
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Hull
Kemp's Mill
Raymond J. Hull
Decision Near On Price Control
The article discusses near-term actions on price control and wage stabilization. It notes debates over eliminating price controls on consumer purchases and replacing the Wage Stabilization Board with a public-member body lacking labor dispute authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alseommandment
Wage Stabilization Board
Midland Finance opens new office offering quick small loans
Midland Finance Co. opens a new office at 72 W Franklin St corner Jonas Ave. Manager Frank Shea promotes a short term loan plan with 25 to 300 dollars for residents and nearby communities. The scheme promises fast cash in minutes with simple terms and no initial refinancing required.
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Midland Finance Co
Midland Fihanes Capyyiy
Opan
W. Franklin
Afban St
Midland Company
Ineg-Giffy
Laar
Midland
Franklin St
Jonasthan
Frank Shea Ie
Waxey Gordon dies in Alcatraz from heart attack
The onetime 1920s beer baron Waxey Gordon died at Alcatraz of a heart attack after a turbulent federal career. Crowned in crime circles, he faced tax evasion charges and multiple prison stints, with connections to a New York rackets network and conflicts with rivals like Dutch Schulez.
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Waxey Gordon
Alcatraz
Dutch Schulez
New York
Gordon
Vane
Schutz
Nek
Hke Chivage
Capene
le Wis
Leavenworth
Clas
Sing Sing
White Gordon
Attica
No Y
Kareotics
Marcelo
Dape Wistiliturs
Aso
Tral
Welfare Agencies Aid Striking Steel Workers Appeals
Welfare agencies prepared appeals for aid as small shipments of finished steel moved through the supply chain. Defense material produced by Jones and Encasilin left inland ports for Columbus and was heated for Navy use, while unions and small steel companies discussed wage increases and stabilizing board terms amid the protracted dispute.
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Whitt Uvey
Ubona
Pian
Ling
Timon
Pir
Jones and Encasilin i Corp
Navy
Inland Steels
Indiana
Columbus
Murray
Wase Stabilization Board
Basic Steel
Weather Faith in Almanack Runs Deep in Gruber Text
The piece examines belief in the Hagerstown Almanack weather forecasts spanning generations. It notes farmers and subscribers trusted predictions, discusses scientific critique, and cites Oliver L. Fas and William W. Hamilton on moon influence and forecast accuracy.
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Larse
Cunzaes
Sohn
Almaneack
Oliver L. Fassir
Hagerstown
Willian W W. Flaimilton
Ravylland
Mars
Barabara Fritchie tale ends with Muniz assertion
The Barabara Fritchie anecdote reaches its close as Muniz questions the authenticity of the legendary episode, casting doubt on its accuracy and origins.
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Barbara Fritchie
Muniz
Drowning death of 18 month old girl in creek
Port Tobarco Maryland January 28 1p State police report an 18 month old girl Conpy Lee Campion daughter of Mr and Mrs Toran drowned in Charing Creek while on a family fishing trip with parents and two older brothers. The child reportedly fell into the water as the family fished near the bank.
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Port Tobarco
Conpy
Lee Campion
eRe Toran
Charing Creek
Cpt
Cotlisen
Terrearauit Brosher
Colnseat
Probe Questions Liquor Industry Powers and Insurance Ties
Testimony from Julian Van Winkle of Stitzel Weller Distillery alleges Schenley concealed a blanket insurance contract covering warehouses while not holding whiskey there. He says Schenley pressured insurers to aid warehousing and threatened action to Washington. Schenley officials deny improper conduct and plan to testify.
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Julian PL van Winkle
Stitzel Weller Distillery
Shivers
Kentucky
Tiquoy
Schenley
Choy
van Winkle
Sebentey
Washington
Insurance Man Faces Jury In Fraud Case
Baltimore jurors hear a fraud case against Robert J. Wright, an agent for John Hancock Insurance, accused of endorsing and cashing checks tied to a $30,000 policy claim. Testimony covers forged endorsements and policy lapse during military service, with FBI handwriting expert evidence presented.
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Baltimore
Pia
BAY Aid
Stallinn
Grand Jays
Robert J. Wrisht
John Hancock Insurance
Copany
Vy Cue
Ernest Wethall
Vowin
Cowan
Cuwans Wore
FBI
Seay
Otry
Wright
County Youth Casualties in Korea War Reach Twenty Five
The county records two years of Korea War casualties with twenty five youths killed and wounded counts rising. News reports list names of the missing wounded and captured while noting official tallies are kept for local counts and some entries remain unofficial. The piece recalls the conflict’s toll since it began two years ago today and highlights the county’s share of national casualties.
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Korea
Fira Wak
Chew
Jas Ad
Worea
Witt
Mis
Washington County Couttings
Wake Up To More Comfort Without Nagging Backache
A garbled health note discusses backache relief and kidney tone ideas with references to exercise and various nonsensical terms. It reads like an ad fragment with unclear products and unclear dates or organizations.
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Fateh Abe
Ana Greg
Detiot
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Holywood
Wolf & Son
W. Franklin St
Motorola
RCA
Zenith
Westinghouse
Emerson
Bendix
Dietrich
Maugansville
L. B. Smith, Inc
Ordnance Division
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
McEwen Furniture CO
South Potomas St
Gruber
Stas
Paverilys
Center
H &T
Maytag Sales & Service
W. Franklin Street
Wards
Wards Sporting Goods Department
S. Mulberry St
S. W. Sowers
West
Washington St
Goodyear
Anania
Great Tr Yao
Hagerstown, MD
Sts
Gok — Ali
Rairways
Tang
Ah Amarl
Dent Arts Fae Cae
UT Ura
Only Jewelry Co
Balence Soc
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