Maryland appoints Gontrum insurance commissioner
Annapolis Maryland May 16 Governor Herbert R O Conor announces the appointment of Secretary of State John B Gontrum as Insurance Commissioner to succeed Wesley St Fianna and confirms Francis Perrott Frederick attorney as his successor in the secretary of state post Both appointments are effective immediately Petrot was active for O Conor in the gubernatorial primary and pre election campaign
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Three Given Life In Hold Up Killing In Pittsburgh
A 21 year old youth identified as James Barnett and two companions Howard Boyle II and Richard Groter, 19, received life sentences for a holdup murder in Pittsburgh. Visiting Judge W Walter Braham fixed the penalties after the trio pleaded guilty to murder. Testimony indicated Marlin Fink 44 of Turtle Creek was the confectioner who attempted to seize a pistol drawn by Boyle and was then shot by Barnett.
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Burly mourners bury own dead as Green-Wood strike halts funerals
In New York on Monday 350 cemetery workers at Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn walked out on strike. The action forced two funeral services to be postponed while mourners arranged burials for those already waiting.
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Bette Davis Stars in Dark Victory at Maryland
Bette Davis shines in Warner Bros. Dark Victory at the Maryland Theatre, a romantic drama praised for its moving love story and Davis’s virtuosic performance. The screen icon delivers a central, emotionally rich portrayal that showcases her enduring talent.
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Henry's Adventure Story Opens With Lone Wolf Film
Adventure tale opens at Henry's Theatre featuring The Lone Wolf character once a top crime figure now on screen. Warren Willis stars as the suave thief with Lapin co starring as a dash she. Virginia Weidler Ralph Morgan Raila Klayavort Mirra Liwrente also appear in this silent era style action adventure.
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O Keefe Stars In Kid Keen Texas As Cowboy Hero
Dennis O Keefe Horwood leads the cast in The Kid Keen Texas a sports drain attempt to boost the new disc Bammo. O Keefe is cited as mastering the game in three weeks and the film details a cowboy role as the series continues at the Academy Theater.
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Flier Departs on Flight to Sweden from Bangor
A young Swedish pilot Carl Backman left Bangor Maine on a Monday morning in a monocoupe with 160 gallons of gasoline no radio a few sandwiches and coffee bound for Newfoundland and a non stop flight toward his homeland. U S Airways observer James Dinegan described Backman as slim blonde about 27 years old as he departed at 7 45 a m EST from Bangor airport on a bold solo journey toward Sweden.
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Bill Approved To Bar Bergdoll From U S Reentry
Washington May 14 The House passed a bill to bar reentry to the United States for anyone convicted of desertion from wartime service who fled abroad to avoid punishment Bergdoll not named in bill but cited as motivation By Rep Taness Ind It cites Bergdolls family saying he plans to return to serve a five year sentence in the United States
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Measure Approved for War Department Road and Harbor Funding
Washington May 14 The House voted to approve and send to the Senate a bill appropriating 172000.00 for road control 96000000 for river and harbor work and 2718800 for other non military activities by the War Department. The funds will finance the year starting July 1.
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Roosevelt e Beef Order Draws Fresh Criticism in Congress
Washington May 16 Roosevelt order to buy Argentine canned beef for the Navy drew fresh congressional criticism. Rep Allen introduced a resolution for an inquiry into a 48,000 pound purchase and Rep Mundt offered a bill to require buying American farm products. Senators protested as debates centered on the Buy American act and naval supply policy.
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Thirteen Jinx Holds No Terror At Indy Memorial Day
Indy speedway entrants Louis Meyer of Huntington Park and Ralph Hepburn of Los Angeles will be among the first to race the thirteen number in the 50 mile Indianapolis event on Memorial Day. Tony Gulotta of Kansas City may join the Thirteen Club if he competes. Meyer dismisses superstition, recounting a 1913 start from thirteenth position.
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Boundary Line Between Canada and United States
The article notes that the border between Canada and the United States extends roughly 3,000 miles, detailing the geographic span and implications for cross border relations.
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Actor Boxer Gets Dodo Boy Title
Hollywood May 16 Slapsie Maxie Rosenbloom is named the Dodo Boy of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority at USC. Chapter president Lillian Marks says he is the one actor in the film industry they would not wish to be stranded with on a desert island. He will attend a ceremony signaling the distinction.
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Dean Of Merchants Expires At Hospital
Valentine Smith of Waynesboro, prominent in civic and church circles and dean of the town's merchants, died yesterday at Waynesboro Hospital aged 76 after a hip fracture from a fall on April 16. He retired recently after 44 years in business. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. from 205 Clayton Avenue.
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Cotton mills clustered in Carolinas Georgia and Virginia
Nearly two thirds of U S cotton mills are located in the Carolinas Georgia and Virginia according to manufacturers. The concentration highlights regional industrial strength and supply chain distribution in the southeastern states.
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