Referendum Blocked By Maryland Conservation Petition
In Baltimore on May 31 J E Steele announced a referendum petition to halt a contested plan to divide conservation administration into two sections. The move seeks to delay the change until 1940, requiring 10 000 signatures. supporters claim 12 000 have signed. The measure would create separate commissions for sport and commercial fishing including oyster and coal industries, while Governor O Connor has appointed three members to oversee fishing laws until the vote.
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Baltimore
Maryland
J. E. Steele
Citizens Conservation Committee
Herbert R. O'Conor
Canadian Indians claim traditional copyright on totem pule design
Canadian Indigenous carvers recognize a customary form of copyright that bars one artist from copying another’s pule design. The protection acknowledges the cultural value and unique artistry of individual carvers and aims to preserve distinctive styles within communities.
Astaire Rogers Film Shows Romantic Start of Famous Dancers
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle stars Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers as the couple that formed the world’s premier dancing duo. Open three days tomorrow at the Maryland Theatre, with Edna May Oliver and Walter Brennan in supporting roles.
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Astaire-Rogers
Vernon
Irene Castle
Fred Astaire
Ginger Rogers
Maryland Theatre
Edna May Oliver
Walter Brennan
Lew Fields
WH. C. Potter
RKO Radio
George Whaight
Vernon Castle
Ington Square
20Th Century-Fox
Henry’s
Alexander
Tyrone Power
Alice Faye
al Jolson
California
Gordon and
Revel
Heaven
William Frawley
Joyce Compton
Hobart Cavanaugh
Gregory Ratoff
Darryl F. Zanuck
Fred
Ginger
Rose of Wash Square Hearts on Great Songs and Stars
Great Songs and Stars presents the heart songs and hit tunes centered on Rose of Washington Square. The program recalls memories of beloved melodies through performers and orchestral numbers, celebrating romance and era defining tunes from today and yesterday.
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Stud “Rose OF
Washington SQ
Peterson's Ointment Fame From Buffalo Drugstore
Twenty years ago a Buffalo druggist created an ointment for relief from itchy piles. It provided quick cooling and soothing astringent relief, making Peterson's Ointment popular nationwide in thousands of homes. Ask your druggist for a full size box or tube with applicator. Money back if not delighted.
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Buffalo
Peterson
Ady
Virginia Weidler Scores In Academy Film Fixer Dugan
Virginia Weidler, age eleven, acclaimed as a top juvenile actress, shares honors with Lee Tracy and Peggy Shannon in Fixer Dugan. The orphan girl from a traveling circus endures loss and finds guiding adults as she visits dangers and wonders under the circus fixer and a lion tamer.
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Virginia Weidler
Lee Tracy
Peggy Shannon
Virginia
John Barrymore
RKO Radio
Virginian
Lontamer
Munshower Named As Head Of Police
Major Elmer F. Munshower, former state police commander, named to lead Baltimore county police in Towson Maryland succeeding Maj Herman F. Meyer who resigned for health reasons. He will serve out the year and act in that capacity since he is a Frederick county voter. Meyer had previously said he faced no interference from the commissioners.
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Meyer
Sons Born To 2 Movie Families in Hollywood
Hollywood May 31. Maureen O'Sullivan and director-writer John Farrow welcomed an 8 pound 1 ounce boy named Michael Damine Farrow. Separately, Bob Burns and wife Bazooka Burns had an 8 pound 6 ounce son, Rob Jr.
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Hollywood
Calif
Maureen O'Sullivan
John Farrow
Michael Damine Farrow
Robin, Jr
Bob “Bazooka” Burns
Poland declines Free City of Danzig recall request
Poland on Tuesday refused to withdraw three customs officials from the Free City as the Danzig Senate demanded after the May 21 shooting of a Danzig German butcher by the chauffeur of the Assistant Polish Commissioner. Nazis accused the officials of involvement in the shooting.
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Free City of Danzig
Poland
Free City
Danzig
Senate
Home Rule Urged As District Faces Resignations
Washington May 31 demands for Home Rule in the District of Columbia rise after Rep Randolph and colleagues on the House Committee handling the capital’s affairs signal they will resign. Randolph, called mayor of the District, described the job as a headache heartache and bodyache. The flare followed a milk regulation probe using voice recordings from hotel rooms and other sites. A $20 000 payoff was alleged in one discussion, which Randolph denies ever occurred. Col. David McCoach also says Randolph did not attempt influence. The Washington Post criticized District governance as chaotic and undemocratic and urged a municipal government. Rep Chulte is seen as a potential successor to Randolph.
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Washington
District of
Columbia
Randolph
D—W Va
House
Washington Evening Star
the Star
Col
David McCoach
McCoach
Washington Post
Rep
Chulte
D—Ind
Milk market dispute over regional exclusion raised in Washington
Contending groups argue that regulations unfairly exclude milk from Midwest regions from the Washington market. The dispute centers on regulatory scope and regional supply pressures affecting pricing and distribution.
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Midwest
Washington
Government Rests In Manton Trial
The government completed testimony in the conspiracy bribery trial of former federal judge Martin T. Manton and George M. Spector in New York. Judge W. Calvin Chestnut denied motions to dismiss or acquit and adjourned court until the following morning. The last government witness.
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New York
Martin T. Manton
George M. Spector
Manton
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
W. Calvin Chestnut
Poultry man testifies on hefty payment in patent case
Almond Hall of Wallingford Conn testified he paid 67000 dollars for a favorable decision in an incubator patent infringement suit appeal.
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Almond. Hall
Wallingford, Conn
Immigration reach in Australia climbs in 1938
Australia welcomed 19,548 immigrants in 1938, an increase of 8,145 from the prior year, reflecting steady migration growth and government intake.
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Australia
Smithsburg Blaze Probe Is Started
County Investigator Wayne Sellman opened an inquiry into a Smithsburg fire that destroyed a stable and killed 200 rabbits. He visited the scene and found evidence suggesting arson. The rabbits belonged to Harry Koontz and the building to Tarry Hartman.
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Wayne Sellman
Smithsburg
Sellman
Harry Koontz
Tarry Hartman
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