War orders pouring in as embargo repeals loom
Washington reports a flood of European war orders may reach $1 billion in weeks after embargo repeal. A French mission contracts for 4,600 aircraft motors worth about $50 million and a British mission seeks 1,600 training planes. Sweden and Belgium also negotiate, while Allied needs span trucks, clothing, tools, hospital supplies, and radio gear. Immediate effects include delivery of 300 planes for Britain and France and renewed export licenses. Impounded orders total $14,680,807 for Britain and $58,205,789 for France.
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Washington
Britain
France
Great Britain
Ruling Sought On Payment Of Taxes
Baltimore sues State Motor Vehicles chief to settle when auto taxes are due a case set for November 10. City contends taxes are due January 1 and would delay 1940 tax collection if AG ruling stands. Elgin named defendant though AG's office will defend.
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Baltimore
W. Lee Elgin
Attorney General’s Office
Elgin
Attorney General's Office
Two Dental Units To Operate Here In County
City health officer Dr W Ross Cameron announced that the United States Public Health Service delivered two complete dental units for use in Washington county. One unit will be used by Dr M S Baker and the other by Dr Cody. the program aims to provide free care to children who cannot afford private services, matching or exceeding similar urban programs in personnel and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ross Cameron
United States Public Health Service
Washington County
M. S. Baker
Cody
Woig
Industry at Highest Pace in Ten Years Continues
The bulletin notes renewed factory output with production in October at 120 percent of the 1923-25 average, up from September's revised 111. Demand remains strong as orders on hand suggest sustained activity through year end, aided by retail sales gains, plant expansion, and residential construction, despite fears of temporary shutdowns to clear stocks.
President Roosevelt Rejects Snuff Offer After White House Visit
Washington November 3 A snuff dinner to recruit President Roosevelt failed during a White House visit. Texas railroad commissioner Jerry Sadler said he offered the President a “bit” of snuff, but Roosevelt declined noting he never dips snuff before lunch.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Jerry Sadler
Texas
White House
Sansom’s Witty Name Spelling Aid Stirs Grand Jury Question
In Charleston on November 3 Elijah Sansom, 43, facing a federal grand jury action on operating a still, declines spelling his name as Elijah. He says he writes it with a G because it’s easier to write, prompting officers to ask about the spelling.
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Charleston
W. Va
Elijah Sansom
Elijah
Sansom
Hagerstown Bakery seeks repeal of city hawking law
The Hagerstown Bakery charged that the city hawking and peddling ordinance is discriminatory and threatened to refuse the license fee unless amended. Attorney Kenneth McLaughlin said the act taxes bread makers while milk and ice producers are exempt. Dr J Walter Layman urged repeal or amendment while Mayor Sweeney noted the ordinance was enacted to protect merchants from out of state bread vendors. The council sponsored Santa Claus Inc WPA project for toy collection and repair. Bids opened for tires with award made. A committee was named to confer with telephone officials on services for the new city hall including a PBX and inter office dial system. Maryland maps were ordered for the city hall.
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Hagerstown
Kenneth McLaughlin
J. Walter Layman
Richard Sweeney
Santa Claus, Inc
Couneilman
Vernon Miller
Joseph Lyon
Charles Stumn
Sweeney
Maryland
Name Submitted Later Withdrawn in City Engineering Post
Councilman Bruce Martina nominated William Murray, 22, of West Side Avenue, as Charles Miller's successor in the engineering department. No second to the motion, Murray’s name was withdrawn pending further talks. Murray is a high school graduate who attended college for one year.
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William Murray
West Side Avenue
Bruce Martina
Charles Miller
Martin
Murray
Better Business Topic At Kiwanis Meeting
Robert Test, Better Business Bureau managing director and Baltimore Kiwanis Club secretary, spoke at the Hotel Alexander lunch. He praised local business standards, described BBB efforts to curb false advertising and rackets, and urged extending the bureau’s work beyond the club. He hoped for a Taherstown bureau and broader standards committee influence.
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Robert Test
Better Business Bureau
Baltimore Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis Club
Hotel Alexander
E. B. Bradley
Mr. Bradley
Mor. Test
Better Business, Bureau
Test
Business Standard Committee
Tagerstown
First Lady Senator Mary Risteau Advances Loans Office
Miss Mary Risteau of Harford county, Maryland, famed as a pioneering female legislator, now heads a restructured loans agency. She secured a budget increase from 8000 to 16000 dollars, maintaining a separate office despite moves to fold the office into the Banking Department. The Legislature debated the need for the office, but she asserted its work required dedicated administration and won support from the Board of Public Works.
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Baltimore
Mary Risteau
Harford County
Maryland
Mary
State Banking Department
Board of Public Works
Banking Department
House Debates War Embargo As Neutrality Bill Passes
House debates over lifting a four year embargo on arms and loans to belligerents as the measure clears a key vote. Rayburn urges passage citing danger of unrestricted shipping and sinking of American ships. Bankhead names conference members amid a heated, crowded chamber.
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Bankhead Ieave Vis
United States
Howse
Rep
Wolcott
R-Mich
Federal Reserve
Vorys
R-Obie
House
Rayburn
D-Tex
Senate
Sue
Bankhead
Foreign Affairs Committee
Bloom
D-Ny
Luther A. Johnson
Kee
D-W Va
Fish
R-Ny
Eaton
R-Nj
Garner
Pittman
D-News
George
D-Ga
Wagner
Connally
Borah
Washington
Shanley
D-Conn
Cole
Reece
Tenn
Shiffler
W. Va
Bland
Bureh
Byron
Chandler
Cooper
Courtney
D’alesandro
Darden
Drewry
Edmiston
Flannigan
Gore, Tenn
Johnson W. Va
Kefauver
Kennedy, Md
Pearson, Tenn
Randolph, W. Va
Robertson
Lasseer
Satter
Eld Va
Smith
Woodrum
Taylor
Darrow
R-Penna
D-Va
Soviet Finland Talks Promise War Clash On Baltic Front
A Russian Pravda report claims Finland would cede the Karelian Isthmus and grant a northern Gulf naval base to secure the Baltic coast, but Finnish leaders reject concessions insisting on sovereignty. Finland's Erkko and Molotov exchange warnings as negotiations strain toward potential conflict.
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Kremlin
Erkko
Pravada
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
Pravda
Europe
Baltic
Karelian
U. S
Finland
Soviet Karelia
Gulf of Finland
Soviet Union
Molotoft
U. SS. R
Hikko
Leningrad
Messengers Are Winners Again for Safety Award
The Western Union messenger service completed a third straight perfect safety record and earned a cash prize in the summer safety contest. Noted honorees include Walter C. Miller Nathan J. Souders Jr and Lauren M. Ridge for their outstanding service.
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Focal Western Union Messenger Service
New York
Walter C. Miller
Nathan J. Souders, Jr
Lauren M. Ridge
Youth sticks up Colorado grocer then shifts topic
In Englewood a youth entered Hazel Mick’s grocery and demanded money with a gun. Mrs. Mick challenged him and the suspect asked about Casper for a sick brother, then thanked her as he fled. The article notes mass auto production began in 1900 with U.S. sales of 4,192 that year.
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Englewood
Colo
Hazel Mick
U. S
Legionnaires Plan Armistice Week Services and Parade
Morris Frock post of the American Legion will hold Armistice Week observances starting Sunday with services at St. Mark's Lutheran Church Washington Square led by Rev. Roy L. Sloop. Legionnaires meet at 6 45 p.m. at the Legion Home and march to the church. The program peaks November 11 with morning services before the courthouse tablet and a parade in the afternoon followed by a banquet at Beck's Tavern and a dance at the Legion Home. Post Commander Clyde M. Bell announced state commander and national vice commander James B. Fitzgerald will attend and speak briefly at the banquet.
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Morris Frock Post
The
American Legion
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Washington Square
Roy L. Sloop
Legion Post
Legion Home
Beck's Tavern
Clyde M. Bell
James B. Fitzgerald
Bell
Legion
Morris Frock
Tom Cross
Alsatia Club
George D. Reynolds
Untaxed whiskey raid leads to arrest on moonshine charge
Oliver W. Crampton, 49, of Williamsport Boonsboro road, was arrested last night by sheriff's officers and County Investigator Wayne Seliman on illegal possession of untaxed whiskey. A raid on the Crampton home yielded about 40 gallons of alleged moonshine whiskey in a bedroom. Crampton faces state-law prosecution.
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Oliver W. Crampton
Williamsport-Boonsboro Road
Wayne Seliman
Crampton
Baker
Decorations Remain In Square For Armistice Day
Public Square decorations and illumination from the Mummers Parade will stay up until after Armistice Day November 11. Morris Frock Post of the American Legion requested the flags remain for Armistice Day, a parade committee member said. The decorations have earned praise from locals and visitors alike.
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Alsatia Club
Morris Frock Post
DeMolay Float Wins First in Hagerstown Parade
The DeMolay Alumni Association of Hagerstown won first prize in the historical float division at the Chambersburg Hallowe'en parade last night. The Moose Drum Corps of Hagerstown took second prize in the drum corps division.
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DeMolay Alumni Association of
Hagerstown
Chambersburg
Moose Drum Corps
Haegerstown
Fire damages Storer College building in Harper’s Ferry
Fire starting in the basement caused an estimated 2000 loss at Storer College Anthony Hall. The blaze reached the second floor before fire crews from Harpers Ferry Charles Town and Brunswick Md gained control. Cause undetermined after two prior fires in 12 years.
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Harper's Ferry
W. Va
Storer College
Anthony
Harpers
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