Son Admits Taking Cash in Langer Trial Scandal
Washington reports Gele Wyman the 39 year old son of federal judge A Lee Wyman admitted receiving 525 dollars from associates of Senator Langer before three 1935 trials. Wyman said the money was to visit his father and travel to Bismarck as Langer faced hearings on his fitness for the Senate. The testimony occurred at Senate Elections Committee proceedings.
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Washington
Senator Langer
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Langer
Senate Elections Committee
Gele Wyman
Deadwood
S.D
A. Lee Wyman
South Dakota
Senate
Wyman
Chet Leedom
United States
James Mulloy
Law
Sioux Falls
S. D
Bismarck
Wymanger
Exiled Mufti Headed to Germany from Rome
Nov 5 The exiled Grand Mufti of Jerusalem Haj Amin Al Husseini left for Berlin less than a week after seeking refuge in Italy. In an interview he thanked Mussolini and the Italian government for hospitality and praised Italian press coverage of his cause. He said Arabs and Moslems trust those targeted by British propaganda.
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Rome
Grand Mufti
Jerusalem
Berlin
Italy
Haj Amin al Husseinni
Tefani
Serila
Judge Wyman Acquits Langer in 1935 Conspiracy Case
In fall 1935 Judge Wyman acquitted Langer on a conspiracy charge accusing him of obstructing an act of Congress. The case, tied to Langer when North Dakota governor, alleged soliciting campaign funds from relief employees. Wyman also directed acquittal on a separate perjury case involving same defendants.
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Wyman
Congress
Langer
North Dakota
Leedom
Mulloy
Judge Wyman
Young Wyman
Jury awards 2650 to Mrs Risling in Carroll county crash
An Allegany County Circuit Court jury in Cumberland awarded $2,650 to Nellie M. Risling of Hagerstown for injuries from a Sept 4 1939 auto truck collision near Kinksburg. Risling sought $15,000 after a two day trial. Defendant is D Eldred Rinehart Ringgold. truck driver William Wiles. Three other suits from the crash are pending. Attorneys Wagaman Wagaman Hazer Kelly for plaintiff and Lane Bushong for defendant.
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Allegany County
Cumberland
Nellie M. Risling
Hagerstown
Carroll County
Kinksburg
D. Eldred Rinehart
Ringgold
Washington County
Risling
Kenneth Bowers
William Wiles
Taxes Discussed At Board Meeting
Hubert Schinder Dr Ralph Highbarger and Philip Mathias representing the Washington County Taxpayers Association appeared before the Board of County Commissioners offering full cooperation in a tax reduction program. The group outlined aims and members desire to work with tax officials, and the board viewed pictures of old and new methods of recording assessments and collecting taxes. A number of routine matters were considered.
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Hubert Schinder
Ralph Highbarger
Philip Mathias
Washington County Taxpayers’ Association
Board of County Commissioners
Mrs Robertson Dies From Crash Injuries In Baltimore
Mrs David Allen Robertson wife of the Goucher College president died from injuries suffered in a October 25 automobile crash in Baltimore She had been at St Agnes Hospital since the accident and Dr Robertson who was also hurt was released from the hospital yesterday
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Baltimore
David Allen Robertson
Goucher College
Robertson
Police seize map from wall near downtown building
A likely near sighted traveler removed a map from a downtown wall. The map was attached to a six foot sign with a three foot thermometer showing the route to Denver.
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Salt Lake City
Denver
Nazis Reach Black Sea as Moscow Drive Stalls
Frontline reports say Soviet counteroffensives halted German advances near Tula and Kalinin while Moscow’s outskirts stayed contested. Leningrad’s siege tightens and German air raids widen to Gor'ki. A British observer predicts a winter push on the Caucasus as southern operations continue.
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Sevastopole
Korea
Moscow
Gregory K. Zhukov
Kalinin
Mozhaisk
Fedor von Bock
Tula
Tzvestia
Voloxolamsk
Leningrad
High Command
Gorki
London
Adolf Hiler
Caucasus
Archibald P. Wavell
Iran
School Board Announces Thanksgiving Holiday for Local Schools
The Board of Education declares Thanksgiving break for public schools in Hagerstown and Washington County on Nov 20 and 21. Schools reopen Nov 24. Transportation adjustments affect three bus routes. St James School pupils may use Williamsport science labs in evenings due to Kemp Hall fire damage. Plans for rebuilding and remodeling are under consideration. An addition to Hancock Elementary will add eight rooms once completed.
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Hagerstown
Washington County
Board of Education
Maryland
St. James School
Williamsport School
Kemp Hall
Hancock
Worker Indicted on Sabotage Charges
A Federal grand jury in Baltimore indicted Michael Wm. Hizel a 22 year old paint shop foreman for sabotaging Martin B-25 bombers under construction for the War Department. The 24 counts carry up to 10 years each totaling as much as 240 years in prison.
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Baltimore
Michael Wm. Hizel
Martin
Federal Bureau of Investigation
United States
Bernard J. Flynn
Red Cross to Launch Drive in Washington County
The Washington County Red Cross Chapter names Arley O. Sica chairman for the annual roll call and announces a 12:15 luncheon at Hotel Alexander. A member drive will start, officers will be elected, and posters along with a motion picture Mobilization For Defense will be shown. The notice urges broad community support and directs groups to call South Potomac Street for group speakers and materials.
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Washington County
England
American Red Cross
Good Samaritan
Red Cross
South Potomac Street
Socialist Mayor McLevy Re‑elected In Bridgeport Victory
Jasper McLevy won a fifth term as Bridgeport mayor by a 16 622 vote plurality. He received 24 896 votes against Milton McDonald 8 274 and Nelson A Parker 4 061. Remains of saltpeter vats and pipes linked to gunpowder production were noted at Mammoth Park National Yard Kr.
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Bridgeport
Comn
Jasper McLevy
Milton McDonald
Nelson A. Parker
Mammoth Care National Yark
Meeting Called On Phone Dispute In New York
Henry Mayer for the Federation of Long Lines Telephone Workers announces a Friday conference with AT and T to attempt to resolve differences. The independent union threatens a strike affecting communications in 42 states unless the dispute is certified to the National Defense Mediation Board by November 14.
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New York
Henry Mayer
Federation of Long Lines Telephone Workers
Independent
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
National Defense Mediation Board
Barber Shops To Close On Armistice And Thanksgiving
Members of the Hagerstown Barbers' Association will close all shops for Armistice Day November 11 and Thanksgiving Day November 20. The decision was made at a recent association meeting and shop cards identify the members.
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Hagerstown Barbers’ Association
Association Forms Public Display With Forty Members
The association lists about forty members and will distribute printed notices immediately for display in shops.
Fire Trucks in Parade Tuesday in Armistice Day Event
Hagerstown's fire equipment will be shown in the Armistice Day parade of the American Legion with some fire department members in line. After the parade an exhibition in fire fighting will be staged at City Park circle inviting all industries to send representatives.
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Hagerstown
American Legion
City Park Circle
Properties Sold At Public Auction After Death
The late Mrs. Hettie Lane's property on South Prospect Street sold at public auction in front of the Court House yesterday afternoon for 6800 dollars. A one acre tract in the Sharpsburg district brought 1005 dollars. C Snyder served as the auctioneer.
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Hettie Lane
South Prospect Street
Court House
Sharpsburg
C. Snyder
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