WPA dismissals in Pennsylvania tied to political activity
The Truman administration announced the dismissal of ten WPA employees in Pennsylvania for political activity. Eight others faced penalties as part of a broader effort to influence the state’s Democratic primary. Harrisburg officials claimed most affected were minor officials. John L. Lewis met at the White House, then declined comment on supporting Democratic nominees. Democratic leaders planned to present a united front against Republicans in November.
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Washington
Vest
WPA
Pennsylvania
Harry L. Hopkins
Ena
Harrisburg
John L. Lewis
E Lusidheon
White Houses
Thomas Kennedy
Lewin
Sasseer Pledges New Deal Support in Democratic Drive
Maryland State Senator Lanadaie G. Baencer announced support for President Roosevelt's New Deal in a broadcast from Southern Maryland and Washington. He criticized excessive federal power and urged action to put the state to work, joining the first of six Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls in backing the New Deal.
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Senate
G. Baencer
Roosevelt
Washington
Maryland
Garry
Youthful Bride Granted Divorce in Elizabethtown
In Elizabethtown Tennessee on May 30 1920 Ellen Crow Morrell a 15 year old girl from Cardens Bluff obtained a divorce from her 50 year old husband Walter Morrell two years after they wed. Chancellor Miller said the marriage should not have been allowed and criticized the parents for permitting it. The girl testified she was led into the marriage by her parents and that her mother secured the license. She left after three months and has been living with an aunt since.
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Elizabethtown
Tenn
Blender
Ellen Crow Morrell
Carden
E. Miller
Walter Morrell
Deco
Early Road Plans and Cresap Era in Washington County
The article outlines 18th century road petitions in Prince Georges County linked to Washington County history, detailing routes from Conococheague Creek to Hard Scrabble and Long Meadow, Cresap family influence, and aging roads. It notes Col Cresap’s duties as a royal justice and his role in frontier road building during Braddock’s era, plus related routes to Funkstown and Clear Spring and mentions the Warm Springs travel allure. It also reports a later Maryland labor convention in Frederick with William Green and state officials set to speak.
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Prince Georges County
Conococheague Creek
Cedar Lawn
Bostetter
Hardscrabble
Mr. Young
Col. Cresap
Long Meadow
Penna
Shady Grove
Washington County
Alexander
Charlton
Shelby
Dixon
Johnson
Cox
van‘ Sweringen
Davie
Ely
Hager
Jennings
Prather
Cheney
Jones Downey
Parker
Dalrymple
Smith Price
MiQer
Wedel
Young
Flora
Capt. Cresap
Williamsport
Cresap
Broadfording
Jacob Ankeney
Allen Selbert
Big Pool
Tonoloway
Old Town
Thomas Cresap
Col Cresap
Ald Town
Michael
Qld Town
Upper Marlboro
Cresaps
Thomas
Abil
Braddock
North Mountain
the Cresaps
John Stull
Funkstown
Col
Joh Stull
Hagerstown
Pennsylvania Line
Mercersburg
Clearspring
Gillelands Mill
Wm. Kratz
Big Spring
Richard
Thomas Prather
Thomas Hragett
Hancock
Bath
Berkeley Springs
Philadelphia
Tenoloway Hundred
Pensilvania
Hugh Gillilands
John Williama Nathan
Williams Moses Shelby
Hugh Gillisand
James Gillisand
Thomas Gillland
Tuin Shelby
Little Girl Killed in Highway Play Near Taylorsville
Bertha Condon, ten, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wiley Condon near Taylorsville Frederick county was struck by a truck and killed instantly while playing along the highway yesterday morning. John F Bradford of Lewistown Pa drove the truck and an inquest is scheduled for Monday night.
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Bertha Condon
Wiley Condon
Taylorsville
Frederick County
Condon
Bertha
John F. Bradford
Lewistown
Rehearing Requested In Stockyards Case By Jackson
Solicitor General Robert H. Jackson urged the Supreme Court to grant a rehearing of the Kansas City Stockyard decision. He said the court had reversed itself and should reconsider the April 25 ruling that invalidated a Wallace order cutting charges against certain stockyard commission men. The justices had held the men were not allowed to rebut Agricultural Department findings.
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Washington
Robert H. Jackson
Supreme Court
Kansas City
Secretary of Agriculture
Wallace
Commission
Agricultural Department
Warner Bros rejects commercials in theatres for ads free viewing
Joseph Bernhard of Warner Bros declares no commercially sponsored Tim films will be shown in any Warner theatre. He says advertising should occur in newspapers and other media, not on screen, defending the integrity of the cinema and promising to protect public confidence in motion pictures.
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Warner Bros
Joseph Bernhard
New York
Mr. Bernhard
Daly
Bernhard
Maryland consolidates 30 million bridge and tunnel program
The State Roads Commission engaged J E Greiner Construction Company of Baltimore as consultants to plan three bridges and one tunnel. They will assemble data and aid in obtaining War Department permits for the project, which will be presented as a combined state and national venture based on reports showing half the nation's population must pass Maryland to reach Washington.
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Baltimore
Maryland
State Roads Commission
J. E. Greiner
Washington
Col Ward Has Long Career In County Auctioneering
Washington County’s veteran auctioneer Colonel Dallas Ward nears 75, reflecting on a career spanning since 1885. He has cried more than 5,000 farm sales and 400 real estate deals, built a reputation across the county, and continues auctioneering on his farm near Maylet’s Cross Roads. He recalls storms, hardy work, and training three successors while noting changing prices and crowds. His long marriage nears fifty years, and he plans to celebrate his birthday in July.
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Washington County
Dallas Ward
Ward
Colonel Ward
Williamsport
Tmayelt's
Cross Roads
Bicyclist Hurt in Collision on Potomac Street
Kenneth Jutzell of Cearfoss was lightly injured when his bicycle collided with a truck driven by Frederick M. Brockman of Cumberland at Potomac and Franklin Street. Jutzell sustained facial cuts.
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Kenneth Jutzell
Cearfoss Pike
Frederick M. Brockman
Cumberland
Potomac
Frankline Street
Tutzell
Maryland Senate race takes center stage in DC chatter
Washington observers fix on Maryland politics as the Senate race looms while governorship draws local attention. The piece outlines how White House strategy centers on the Maryland contest, with moves by Ty dings allies and plans by Charley Delmar and others to influence the race. It also notes FTC reports on Eastern Shore farm trades and Delmar’s flood control efforts tied to Potomac policy.
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Trogsevelt
Yruth
Charley Delmar
Winebyesiner
Delmar
Shiloh Church Plans Sunday Services and Men’s Day
Shiloh May 19 announces Sunday services for May 22 with Sunday school at 9:20 and Men’s Day observance. Mr Efer of Chambersburg to speak. Delegates to Young People’s conference report at the Sunday school hour. Several local residents and visitors are listed as attending or visiting with church members and families.
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Efer
Chambersburg
Seoator
Interemediate
Christian Endeavor
Ald
Misa Elizabeth Gravh
Herbert Kennel
Wasnesboro
Fitcherd
George Leatherman
Mildred
Charlotte
Middletown
Emerson Thirshman
John McNalen
Roy
Catherine Mc Koe
Furnmount
Olivia Harbaugh
Ida Melee
John ‘Lewis
Lloyd Lewis
Blaine
Robert Lewin
Tfaltway
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Hoffman Chevrolet Sales (Incorporated
Rob’t Jackson
Moving Picture Official
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Sind
India
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Col. Ward
American Guernsey Cattle Club
Peterborough
N. IL
Simon L. Downey
Downsyville
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Lass
Drew Pearson
Millard Tydinga
Nimeelf
Millard
Davey Lewis
Tydings
Jim Farley
Bill Stanley
Laurel
C. H. Conley
Frederick
Ritchle
John Semmes
Atrolley
White House
Howard Bruce
Ickes
Mike
Milluritz Livigren
Tmolleren
New Maryland
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Federal Trade Commission
FTC
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Senate Agriculture Committee
Cotton Ed" Smith
Fisod
David Winebrenner
Charley Delgar
Poltamac
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W. Franklin
Heh
Iclothe
R. & G. Dep’t Store
Rudy
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