Anniversary of State Boxing Law Honored in Ring
New York May 26. Marking the 25th anniversary of the New York State boxing law former Mayor James J Walker its author was honored at a surprise ceremony in Madison Square Garden last night before the main bout. He received two silver cigarette cases containing 500 cigarettes as a joint presentation from the state athletic commission the New York boxing writers radio broadcasters and the 20th Century Sporting Club. Lt Col Eddie Eagan chairman of the athletic commission made the presentation.
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New York
James J. Walker
Matison Square Garden
Athletic Commission
Boxing Writers, Radio Broadcasters
20Th Century Sporting Club
Eddie Eagan
Louis Aims for Conn Rematch After War
Edmonton report says Louis plans a postwar boxing title bout with Billy Conn once military duties end. St. Sgt. Joe Louis notes the army remains his manager for now, sparking plans for a future championship clash.
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Edmonton, Aka
Joe Louis
Billy Conn
Army
Referee notes Conn gave him his toughest fight yet
Joe, a referee in the U S Army Air Force Alaska boxing division, said Conn put up the toughest bout of his career last night. He would not predict a rematch outcome but added that three months of training could let him get back in the ring.
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Joe
U. S. Army
Air Force
Alaska
Conn
Baseball Roundup Delivers Wide Range of League Wins
Yesterday's scores show Yankees taking a 5-2 win with six singles fueling their lead. Cubs edge Phillies 3-2 behind Stan Hack with four hits including two triples. Pirates win 5-3 over Braves as Pittsby and a double spark fifth straight victory. Tigers top A's 5-3 with Paul Richards driving in Outlaw in the ninth. Indians blank Washington 3-0 on three singles. Cardinals beat Dodgers 9-7 after Ray Sanders plates a three run homer in the fourth.
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Smruweiss
Yankees
Cinnati
Stan Hack
Cubs
Ump
Chicago
Phillies
Saluzgraver
Pirates
Pittsby
Braves
Paul Richards
Tigers
Philadelphia A’s
Indians
Washington
Ray Sanders
Cardinals
Brooklyn
US Tornado Count Reaches 4090 In 27 Years
The latest compilation shows about 4 090 tornadoes have struck the United States over the last 27 years. The figure highlights ongoing severe weather activity and regional patterns across the nation this period.
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United States
Crosby And Hope Clash For Charity In Chicago
Bing Crosby and Bob Hope, famed movie radio stars, headlined a charity golf match in Chicago drawing an estimated crowd surpassing 20 000. Crosby teamed with veteran Chick Evans to 18 holes against Jimmy Hines paired with Hope. All proceeds went to the National PGA golfing fund for hospitalized war veterans.
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Bing Crosby
Bob Hope
Chicago
Crosby
Chick Evans
Hope
Jimmy Hines
PG. A
Tom O’shanter
Broadcasters Feature Navy Arms Show with Carrier Tales
NBC and CBS radio schedules list Eddie Y night host duties for a new navy themed program highlighting air arm exploits. Tonight includes Bea Kay Bert Lahr Truth or Consequences and Grand Ole Opry with various acts, as a dramatic montage of Pacific carrier task force deeds is planned, no start date set.
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Eddie Y
NBC
Ecomedium
U.S. Navy
Pacific
Bea Kay
Bert Lahr
Jimmy Jof
CBS
Lionel Barrymore
PBS
Movies of Packet displayed for Fairchild employees
Color films showing the C82 Packet aircraft in flight will be screened at Franklin Court auditorium for Fairchild Aircraft workers on Tuesday. Three Navy films will also be shown in the afternoon and evening to accommodate workers on all shifts.
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Packet
Fairchild Aircraft
Franklin Court Auditorium
Navy
Success Is Not Far Away From Regular Classified Ad Users
A brief note highlights that ongoing use of classified ads can lead to visible success for regular customers. It emphasizes persistence, familiar platforms, and routine engagement as keys to achieving favorable outcomes.
Shooting Incident Near Jefferson and Cannon
Robert Q McSherry age 24 reported shots fired at him and his father in an alley near Jefferson street and Cannon avenue. Detectives searched a house on Jefferson street but found no evidence of discharge. The piece notes nearly 10 000 pedestrians killed in U S traffic crashes annually.
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Robert Q. McSherry
McDowell Avenue
Jefferson Street
Cannon Avenue
Sellman
Lowry and
Palmer
Summer Fashion Pattern Book Ad Highlights Selections
An advertisement for the Summer Fashion Book promotes over 156 pattern designs for all ages with winged cap sleeves and trim scalloping. It lists pattern No 2545 in sizes 12 14 26 and 36 with yardage 314 for 39 inch fabric and price 15 cents. Orders to Haerstown Daily in New York NY include name address and style number.
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Rerstown
W. 19Th St
New York
N.Y
16 Fined $42,000 In Canning Cases
Chicago May 28 1945 Sixteen corporate defendants charged with conspiracy to fix prices for canned peas were fined a total of $42 500 today by Federal Judge John P Barnes Fifty two other defendants both corporate and individual were dismissed on motion of the government All were indicted in June 1941 on Sherman anti trust act charges The defendants fine entered in the form of nolle contendere and the others were dismissed by agreement of counsel for the defense and government The first bulbs Edison used for his laboratory experiments were tree blown by skilled artisans.
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Chicago
John P. Barnes
Nolle
Editor's Mail Box: Rents and service families concerns
A reader argues that landlords should not bar families with children from apartments near Army towns. She cites soldiers abroad and mortgage and rent pressures, noting higher rents in Hagerstown and comparing with other states. The letter urges empathy for servicemen's families and questions rent practices and property damage worries.
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Mr. Sarco
Perse
Hagerstown
Army Towns
Sarco
Thos. G. Woolridge
Maryland Avenue
Pounds Yesterday Tomorrow Tons
Richard S. Boutelle, VP of Fairchild Aircraft, predicts future cargo will ride specially built planes. He argues costs drop, large lines haul freight on routes hard for trucks or trains, and trucks may shift to air transport. The May issue features his editorial and a sketch of Boutelle as the principal developer of the -82 Packet at Fairchild.
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Aero Digest
Richard S. Boutelle
Fairchild Aircraft Division
Hagerstown
Boutelle
Commissioners Confer on Hospital Site in Washington County
Walter N. Kirkman State Budget Director will confer today with the Board of County Commissioners and local health authorities on probable sites in Washington county for the proposed State Chronic Hospital for Western Maryland. Dr. Robert H. Riley chairman of the State Department of Health discussed the matter with county officials on Thursday. Central Army meat cutting plants recovered 20,000 pounds of cooking fat in 1944 saving about $3,200,000 in cash.
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Walter N. Kirkman
Board of County Commissioners
Washington County
Maryland
Robert H. Riley
State Department of Health
Central Army
VFW Chooses State Delegates For Encampment
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars selected delegates to attend the state encampment in Baltimore June 22 to 24. Beulah O. C. Williams Nannie Ruth Grace Knodle Freda Grimes Mae Whiteman and alternates Cora Deloso Ruth Ridge Myrtle Mowen Madeline Stocksleger Emma Rader were chosen with Catherine Smith and Audrey A. Highbarger as delegates at large. Memorial service was held for Mrs Virginia K. Boward. Next meeting June 13 plans include initiation and a Flag Day program with essay contest winners announced and prizes awarded.
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Ladies Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars
William D. Byron
W. 0.W. Hall
Baltimore
Beulah OC. Williams
Nannie Ruth
Grace Knodle
Freda Grimes
Mae Whiteman
Highbarger
Robber Holds Up Devon Hotel Patrons In Chicago
In Chicago on May 26 a robber who had just relieved four people of a small sum confronted Larry Cronin an auto salesman who had just sold a car. The bandit forced Cronin to the floor and took $765 from his pockets before fleeing.
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Chicago
Devon Hotel
Larry Cronin
Cronin
Memorial Day parade invites local volunteers in Sharpsburg
All members heading to Sharpsburg for the Memorial Day parade on May 30 must contact Mrs. Edmund B. Williams at 1932-W or Mrs. Catherine Smith at 255-M by Monday evening to confirm participation.
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Sharpsburg
Edmund B. Williams
Catherine Smith
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