Indictment of Judge Manton TS in high court corruption case
Former US Circuit Court of Appeals chief judge Manton TS was indicted by a federal grand jury on a conspiracy charge involving large sums of money. The case names George M. Spector as a co defendant. Convictions could bring up to six years in prison and fines of thirty thousand dollars. The indictment accuses Manton of acting with the intent to corruptly receive payments while handling a patents case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinage
Court of Appeals
St. Vincent's Hospital
United States Supreme Court
Manton
New York
Thomas H. Dewey
George M. Spector
Archie M. Andrews
Wenton
Spector
Justice Pilgrim Faces Judge Humphreys in Salisbury
Salisbury Missouri March 3 Justice of the Peace V Frank Pilgrim is to sit in judgment over a man who jailed him last December. Judge Marion A Humphreys of the People's party urged to appear on charges of disorderly conduct and assault filed by Salisbury Times employee and deputy sheriff Clarence T Morris. Pilgrim posted a $1000 bond for the March term as his appeal before the Wicomico county circuit court continues.
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Salisbury
Justice of the Peace
Frank
Pilgrim
Delmar
Marion A. Humphreys
People's Part i
Clarence T. Morris
Salisbury Times
Morris
Humphrey
Rex. A. Taylor
Humphreys
Justice Pilgrim
Grace Hearn
Alice Whaley
Wicomico County
Britain Plans 65 Percent Rise For Air Force
London reports Britain will boost its air force allocations by 65 percent as Germany vows to improve airpower. Air Secretary Sir Kingsley Wood presented 1939 40 estimates to Parliament totaling 1 103 133 500 dollars starting April 1.
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London
Britain
Germany
Kingsley Wood
House of Commons
Hermann Wilhelm Goering
Reich
Displaying The Flag in Americanism Week Observances
Fourth in a series on the U S flag outlines proper handling during ceremonies and funerals. Guidance covers flag posture on platforms, with caskets, half staff rules on Memorial Day, mourning crepe usage, and proper salutes by uniformed and civilian participants. A note mentions many flags shown in Hagerstown during Americanism Week and promises a fifth article tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Morris Frock Post
American Legion
Americanism Week
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Hagerstown
Roosevelt to address both houses tomorrow on policy
The report notes President Roosevelt will speak to both houses tomorrow, likely focusing on foreign affairs and domestic issues such as efforts to stimulate business and ease AFL-CIO tensions. It also covers Senator Harrison's call for a radical cut in appropriations, his warning of tax rises and debt growth, and the party split ahead of the 1940 convention.
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Roosevelt
A.f.l.-C.l
Harrison
Senate Finance Committee
White House
Byrd
D-Va
Vandenberg
R.-Mich
Capitol
Congress
Pope Pius XII coronation aids promise cautious diplomacy
In Washington and Rome the new pope Pius XII gathers a Vatican mood of measured action as coronation plans head toward March 12. He is urged to balance church reform with state relations, while observers note potential shifts toward Germany and improved international stance. The related U.S. House move targets Frances Perkins over wage hour funds, tying to broader labor and deportation debates.
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Mussolini
Pius’ Xid
Duce
Italy
Rome
Vittorio Emanuele
Christ
Granito Pignatelli di Belmonte
Sistine Chapel
Pius XII
Vatican
Papal
Germany
Holy Father
Nazi Germany
Kirke L. Simpson
Washington
Congress
Labor
Frances Perkins
House
Senate
Woodrum
Andrews
Harry Bridges
GIO
Byrnes
South Carolina
Labor Department
Lutheran Student Association Meet at Gettysburg
Approximately two hundred delegates from forty colleges across eleven states and the District of Columbia attend the nineteenth annual North Atlantic Region conference of the Lutheran Student Association at Gettysburg College and the Gettysburg Theological Seminary. The three day session on Christian Communitying features six commissions. A United Commercial Travelers meeting follows at Knights of Pythias Hall Saturday night with W. A. Williams delivers the main address and refreshments served after initiation of a sizable class.
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Gettysburg
District of Columbia
North Atlantic
Lutheran Student Association
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg Theological Seminary
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
Delaware
Minnesota
U. T
United Commercial Travelers
Knights of Pythias Hall
W. A. Williams
Middle Atlantic States
SHARPSBURG COMMUNITY NOTES AND GRI PPE
SHARPSBURG REPORTS VISITS FAMILIES FROM WILLAMOWN MILTON WASHINGTON AND MARTINSBURG. MULTIPLE RESIDENTS ARE ILL WITH THE GRIPPE AND SEVERE COLDS. TRINITY LUTHERAN LADIES MITE SOCIETY WILL HOLD ITS ANNIVERSARY MEETING FRIDAY MARCH 3 AT 7:30 WITH PROGRAM AND REFRESHMENTS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curley Poffenberger
Grippe
Trinity Lutheran
Cecil Poffenberger
Watch Found At Police Headquarters
A watch found yesterday is being held at police headquarters for proper identification.
Police Association To Meet Here June 7
The Maryland Police Association unanimously accepted an invitation to meet in Hagerstown on June 7. Capt. Carl H. McCleary extended the invitation at the Annapolis meeting on Wednesday. About 300 law enforcement officers are expected at the sessions here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Police Association
Hagerstown
Carl H. McCleary
Annapolis
Association membership includes police officers and judges
The group formed several years ago and now has a membership of about twenty. It includes police officers, judges, and States' Attorneys. Captain McCleary serves on the legislative committee of the association.
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Capt. McCleary
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Manton TS
Jay
Stanleys
Stanley’s
Public’ Square
Mary Randall
Salty Sherlock
Asey Mayo
Billingsgate
Pope
Coalition
Lutheran Student Association Meet
Sharpsburg
Richard Burgan
Willamoon
Louis Lobman
Edward Mose
Charles Frances Lowe
Hom
Reuben Forbes
Milton
Samuel House
Annie’ Sons
Janice Wilson
Bender
J. K. Beckenbaugh
William Houser
J. W. Dorsey
Tietam Station
Hubert Stine
Poffenberger
Martinsburg
George Penn
Police Association
the House of Blue White Diamonds Flowers Jewelry Co
W. Washington
Middlekauff's Drug Store
North Potomac Stree
Philadelphia
Middlek Auff's Drug Store
North Potomac Street
IRS
Ager Beer
Sai
Saainee
Carnegie Pils
NER
Chartiers Valley Brewery
Carnegie, Pa
Duquesne Brewing CO
Pittsburgh, PA
Duquesne
Jacob Polack Beverage CO
Jonathan Street
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