Navy presses Guam issue in Senate hearing
Admiral William D. Leahy urged Congress to authorize a 5 million dollar Guam improvement plan focused on a breakwater to enhance airplane facilities. He argued the project would aid American commercial airlines and naval patrols, linking Guam to protecting overseas commerce and strategic materials from the Dutch East Indies.
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Washington
William D. Leahy
Naval Operations
Navy
Guam
Tokyo
Walsh
D-Mass
Senate Naval Committee
Japan
Leahy
Senate’ Committee
Dutch East Indies
Examinations for state jobs announced Baltimore
State Employment Commissioner Harry C. Jones said exams soon for three posts pay 1000 to 3600 yearly. Jobs include assistant chemist water and sanitation 2400 deputy food and drug commissioner 3600 and industrial teacher 1000 maintenance. Tests also set for 26 other state jobs with applications due by March 31.
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Baltimore
Harry C. Jones
Jones
Lost Boy Found Beneath Porch in Ruxton Search
In the Baltimore suburb of Ruxton, about 100 residents and police conducted a search for Earl Filey, 4, feared kidnapped. Patrolman Martin Chenoweth located the boy under a porch after he had been playing with his father’s traveling bag and lost the key. The boy explained he stayed under the porch to hide from the police.
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Baltimore
Ruxton
Earl Filey
Martin Chenoweth
Earl
Father
Somerset County Tightens Permit Rules for Road Hous es
March 6 report that Somerset County commissioners require all dance halls road houses boxing arenas amusement parks and forest camps with cabins for hire outside incorporated towns to obtain permits to operate from the county. The decision aims to curb nuisance and regulate entertainment venues in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Anne
Somerset County Commissioners
Deaths and funeral notices from a Maryland city paper
Multiple obituaries and funeral notices for residents of Williamsport and nearby areas. John Francis Carter dies at 50 at home on Elm Street with services at Assemblies of God Church. Charles Eichelberger of Sandwich age 57 dies in Illinois, funeral planned in Sandwich. Robert E. Ringer of Boonsboro dies in Gloucester New Jersey. Minnie Hoch Smith of Washington DC dies after illness. long-time music teacher. Elmer M. Perrott of Big Springs dies at Springfield State Hospital aged 62. services arranged. Memorial verse for mother Mrs. Martha Morgan dated March 1935.
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John Francis Carter
Elm Street
Zion Lutheran Church
Williamsport
Amelia C. Carter
William
Alton
Harold
Wallace
Junior
Hubert
Bobby Lee
Elizabeth
Juanita
Evelyn
J. M. Carter
Harry H
Assemblies of God Church
Spruce Street
R. M. Jeffrey
Rev. Myers
Rest Haven Cemetery
Charles Eichelberger
Washington County
Sandwich
Lit
Nice
Joseph Fizer
Maryland Avenue
Hichelberger
Indian Springs
Thomas Eeichelberger
Ill
John
West Virginia
Minnie Hoch Smith
J. Robert Smith
Walder Street
N. W
Washington
D. C
This City
Belva F. Hoch
A. O'Dell Hoch
GC. Hoch
Dubuque
Iowa
Guy Hoch
Shenandoah
Ross Hoch
Baltimore
S. H. Hines
Cedar Hill Cemetery
Elmer M. Perrott
Big Springs
Springfield State Hospital
Alexander
Susan
Blair) Perrott
Church of the Brethren
Broadfording
Jacob M. Cearfoss
Petre
Cemetary
Economy move by bloc also will come up
Senate discussions on economy plans surface as pro spending groups clash with administration over defense and foreign policy. Barkley signals quick vote on a major army expansion bill boosting air corps to 6000 planes. House considers a reorganization bill lacking comptroller general abolition provisions. Brookings cites cuts as path to savings, while debt limit hike of 5 billion looms as risky for Democrats ahead of the 1940 election.
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Harrison
Senate
Barkley
House
Office of Comptroller General
Civil Service Commission
Brookings Institution
Senate Democrats
Garber
First and Second in Eastern Panhandle Dairy Herds
Guernsey herd of J Hugh Warrenfeltz Smithsburg led 24 herds in February with 655 lb milk and 34 lb fat per cow, while L Allen Schnebly Clearspring Jersey herd was second at 613 lb milk 23.6 lb fat. Among top cows Schnebly Jersey second with 1098 lb milk 61 lb fat. W H Stevenson Midvale Holstein third with 1068 lb milk 59.8 lb fat. A Stockslager Guernsey sixth at 694 lb milk 54.1 lb fat. Warrenfeltz Guernsey tenth at 1025 lb milk 492 lb fat. Caution urged on breeding records with dates to time drying cows, use charts, and avoid relying on memory for rest periods.
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Guernsey
J. Hugh Warrenfeltz
Smithsburg
Eastern Panhandle
Jersey
L. Allen Schnebly
Clearspring
L. A. Schnebly
W.H. Stevenson
Midvale
Schnebly
Herman L. Stockslager
Leitersburg Pike
Hagerstown
Hugo Mattes
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
The Finniff family and Mrs Jeffie J Ferguson express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of their wife and mother. They thank for floral tributes and use of cars and acknowledge support from husband Franklin S Gram hine and others.
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H. W. Finniff and Family
Franklin S. Gramhine
Jeffie J. Ferguson
Embarrassing Moment in Omaha Courtroom Confidence
In Omaha Nebraska on March 6 a salesman's attempt to answer the judge's question about his occupation led to a tense moment. The bailiff relayed the answer “Housebreaker” to the court, prompting laughter and a second, awkward reply from the juror who shouted “I am a broncho, bus ter.”
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Omaha
Neb
Himseelf
Card Party Tuesday in Smithshire K of P Hall
A 1938 notice for a card party on Tuesday March 7 at Smithshire Knights of Pythias Hall with spin refreshment and prizes. Ad invites attendees, promo notes license tags and Delphey's Daily Service offering daily delivery for a small fee.
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Smithshire
P. Hall
Delphey
Franklin St
Expect Quick Action On Revenue Reorganization By Legislators
Maryland lawmakers return to Annapolis for a busy week aiming to resolve the states revenue problem and push a conservation agency reorganization. Gov O Connor plans four new administration measures including a $100000 Annapolis armory and an inspector weights and scales office. The budget balancing plan and dual agency conservation proposal face mixed support as opposition surfaces from outdoor groups, with re registration of drivers at $5 a year also under renewed debate.
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Annapolis
Maryland
General Assembly
Conservation Department
Herbert BR. O’conor
Federal Housing Administration
Board of Public Works
Maryland Outdoor Life Federation
J. Wesley Kelly
Western
House
John White
Prince George’s
Insurance man killed girl and took life
An insurance man killed Haselleen Purkhiser and then contemplated suicide. He wrote a letter to his wife admitting brutality and claiming extenuating circumstances. Dr. Raddy testified Haselleen died from twenty two blows and a cord round her neck, with no rape.
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Haselteen
Purkhiser
Haselleen
W. P. Puckhiser
John Raddy
Held As Cop Slayer In Philadelphia Park Slaying
Rudolph Sheeler, 23, cried denial in a Philadelphia court as he was ordered held on murder charges for the parking lot killing of Policeman James Morrow. He claimed he was the gunman but said he did not participate in the actual slaying.
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Rudolph Sheeler
Philadelphia
James Morrow
Sheeler
Fire destroys three Bel Air buildings. 25 flee
Bel Air Md March 6 a tavern roaming house and an adjoining rooming house burned early today forcing about 25 people to flee. Firefighters from Jarrettsville and Aberdeen fought the blaze for over an hour. No injuries reported though families nearby salvaged only themselves as flames swept through the structures. Official damage estimated over 10000 dollars. The tavern owned by Miss Helen Magness sits at Main street and Churchville road.
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Bel Air
Walter Bennington
Jarrettsville
Aberdeen
Corstrol
Bennington
Helen Magness
Main Street
Churchville Road
Gandhi’s sixth hunger strike weakens in India
Linlithgow’s intervention looms as Gandhi’s health deteriorates during his sixth fast. The 69 year old, thin in a loincloth, has lost weight and shows rising blood pressure. British officials seek talks while observers warn a political crisis could push provinces to resign. Mrs. Gandhi’s jail condition is noted as she seeks guidance to Gandhi.
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Linlithgow
Gandhi
Lord Linlithgow
New Delhi
B.C. Gibson
Western India
Hadi
all-India National Congress
British India
Suspects questioned in attack case in Suters Alley
Police detained several suspects after an unidentified man was found unconscious with head wounds in Suters Alley near North Street. Washington County Hospital staff noted only clothing markings and a laundry tag reading R Wade. Details suggest possible robbery.
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Suter
North Street
Britcher
Welch
Washington County
R. Wade
Feminine Angle in Arizona Republic Shift
The Arizona Republic shows a feminine slant as Elsa Gerrells, assistant society editor, leads the paper for the first time while male staff members perform at a Press Club gridiron show. The issue notes the new Spanish government capturing the lead position in the schedule.
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Phoenix
Ariz
The
Arizona Republic
Ucking
Elsa Gerrells
Name Change Plea Filed in Omaha Court
Frank A. Goas asks district court to change his name to Goss claiming the current form is embarrassing. His attorney is Margaret Goas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha, Neb
Frank A. Goas
Goss
Margaret
Goas
Bloodless Madrid coup ousts Negrin
In central Spain, forces rose to challenge Negrin as Casado announced Miaja would join the national defense and head toward Madrid. The Cartagena uprising and subsequent naval events drew mixed reactions, with Nationalist supporters in Burgos gaining influence while Negrin’s government claimed the revolt was quelled. A manifesto condemned Negrin’s cabinet as untrustworthy and hinted at preparations to flee.
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Spain
Francisco Franco
Casado
Miaja
National Defense Movement
Madrid
Negrin
Cartagena
Associated Press
Cartagena Tevolt
Defense Council
Contre
Negri
Income Tax Notice On Exemption And Interest Details
Income tax notice lists exemptions for the first boy divider and related individuals under federal income tax lines. It notes tax free amounts up to 5000,00 and outlines required payments or interest on withheld or unpaid portions. The document mentions rates and penalties tied to missed quarterly yields and dividend distributions.
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Melvin Loose
Curtis Bay Coast
Mountairy
Ira D. Watkins
Chamber of Commerce
Watkins
Saum's Jewelry Store
N. Jonathan St. Hagerstown
W. Franklin St
Jones Bible Class
St. John’s Luth
Tom Cross
New Baldwin
Willys
Studebaker
Fleigh Motor Co
Robert E. Ringer
David Ringer
Boonsboro
Gloucester
N. J
Martha A. Morgan
God Cone
Ry Dzishter
Nellie
Treasury
Warrenfeltz
O’conor
Laurence, A. Steinhardt
Peru
Roosevelt
Soviet Union
Belgium
Universal Dry Cleaner
H. L. Mills
Baltimore St
Warneshore
Greencastle
Williamaport
Shepherdstown
Startzman
Virginia Ave
J. BR. Golden
Stagerstown
Dente 4
John Knode
Maryland Awning Co
Wash
Carl J. Schlotterbech
tIz NS
Potomac St
William J. Taylor
Stein Bros. & Boyce, McComas-Armstrong Bldg
Hagerstown, Md
Amer. Can
Amer. T
Amer. Wat
Wka
Anaconda
Atchison Sereee
B. & O. Seeeee
Beth. Steels
J. Case
Chrysler
Consol
Control
Crown Ck
DuPont Chacbisa Gen. Elect
Gen. Motors Soy
Goodyear Nat'l
N. ¥. Central
North Amer.ae
Penna, R. R
Radio -A-Aue * St. Oil of
N. Auth
U. S. Steel Scene
United Aircraft
LOS Union Pacific West’house Elec
Western Union
West
É Hoy
Loews
Texas Corp
Warner Bros
Chicago Grain Market
Stein Bros. & Boyce
McComas-Armatrong
Ford
Hoffman Chevrolet Sales, Inc. Used Car Department
W. Washington St
Consumer’s Finance Service, Inc
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