Quake Damage Mounts Across Torrance Gardena Area
Los Angeles November 15 reports place total quake damage near or above one million dollars, with Torrance suffering about 1 million in losses including 25 000 in broken windows. Gardena saw extensive damage to several buildings and shattered windows as the shake rattled the region. No deaths or injuries were reported, and reinforced concrete structures built since the 1933 quake largely escaped harm. A survey of schools in both cities was ordered while other nearby communities reported lighter damage.
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Los Angeles
Torrance
Gardena
William H. Stanger
City Water Department
D. 3B
Parrett
Long Beach
Inglewood
Southern California Edison Co
Santa Marbara
Beverly Hills
Hollywood
Pasadena
Glendale
Whittier
County fund balances show state and county upkeep deficits
Washington county reports 31,002.93 maintenance and 4,933.74 construction funds as of September 30. Allegany maintenance 5,020.82 and construction 686.63. Frederick maintenance 4,341.97 with construction deficit of 98,081.09. State total road fund 512,252.23. overall cash balance 6,444,915.58 for 1940-41, up 564,829.63 from 1939-40. Codd notes gasoline tax receipts boosted funds, only two counties with maintenance deficits, and eight with construction deficits. Six counties forecast favorable balances after two-year programs: Carroll, Frederick, Prince George's, Somerset, Worcester, and Worcester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
State Roads Commission
William Ray Codd
Allegany County
Frederick County
Road Commission
Codd
Bus Driver Held In Death of Bay Child
Cumberland Md November 15 William Arthur Moore 21 a school bus driver was held in 1000 bail for the January term grand jury after a magistrate court hearing tied to the death of six year old Lawrence Malamphy son of Mr and Mrs George Malamphy. The boy was fatally injured when he left the vehicle and was struck by a wheel as he ran alongside the moving bus. Oscar Rice a motorist said the child ran 40 feet beside the bus before being caught by the door or door bandie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Willam Arthur Moore
Lawrence Malampbr
George Majlamphy
Oscar Rice
Maryland Proclaims Blood Donor Week Prodded by Kearney Episode
Governor Herbert R. O'Conor officially designates November 16 as Maryland Blood Donor Week urging immediate Red Cross blood donations. He cites the Kearney disaster where blood plasma saved injured sailors and notes Baltimore Blood Donor Project plans a mobile unit for statewide access. Residents in distant counties can use Motor Corps Service of local Red Cross chapters for transport to Baltimore and back.
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American Red Cross
Herbert R. O'Conor
Baltimore
Stata
Motor Corps Service
Diet session shapes future for Japan amid war burdens
The Diet session faces a slow pace as wartime resolve steadies public support for government decisions. A Domei broadcast from New York cites leading Japanese papers cheering the Diet and a public readiness to endure material hardship. New service rules may force calls for those rejected since 1930 after reexamination.
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New York
Hothi
Kurusu
Orgima
Hideki Tojo
Kurasu
Washington
Hunter slips after recoil with bills tucked in rifle
Albany dispatch reports Adam Schottenham on his first hunting trip of the year fired at a rabbit. The rifle’s unusual recoil spun him around then he recalled three dollar bills tucked in the barrel for safe keeping.
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Albany
N.Y
Adam Schottenham
Schottenham
Barred from Air Berlin by Reichs Broadcasting Group
Berlin representatives of NBC CBS and MBS Broadcasting Systems were banned from the air on Friday for submitting grievances without prior negotiation with the Reichs Broadcasting Company.
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AIR Berlin
City Hall Survives Quake as Janitors Struck
In Los Angeles on November 15 the 30 story City Hall escaped major damage during the quake. A 23 story tower faced danger and janitors on the 23rd floor were knocked off their feet. One janitor grabbed his mop and bucket and fled to the street setting the tools on the sidewalk unharmed.
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Los Angeles
Sees Boost In Turkey Prices Across Washington County
Prices for turkeys in Washington county rise ahead of Thanksgiving. Live weight bids range 30 to 33 cents per pound with 30 cents for gobblers and 32 cents for hens at one store. An extra dressing charge applies. Retail prices around five cents higher than last year, aided by mild fall weather and high demand.
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Washington County
Turkaya
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Chicago
Special Jap envoy due as tensions rise in Pacific
The envoy tied to Japan's Berlin Axis status arrives amid U.S. fears of Pacific conflict. Tokyo denies an ultimatum as Washington reads Japanese expansion, China invasion, and French Indo China occupation as threats. Blockades and embargoes fray commerce, while Marines withdraw to brace for possible hostilities.
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Kurusu
United States
Berlin
Japan
Berlin-Rome
Pacific
China
Indo-China
Singapore
Britain
Soviet
Russia
Far East
Harusu
Tokyo
Congress
Hull
Lappans Club Elects Officers in Winter Meeting
Lappans Home Makers Club met at the Parish House and elected officers including President Fay Cooper and Vice President Truth Lowman. A display on necklines and accessories was presented by Ruth Loawmar and Fay Cooper, with refreshments served by hostesses. A Christmas party is planned for December 10 from 7 to 9 a.m.
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Lappans Home Makers Club
Fay Cooper
Truth Lowman
Theodore Hebb
Chester Peyton
Grover Jinkins
William Lynch
Virginia Seeman
Harry Printz
Kenneth Hartie
Ruth Loawmar
D. Frankinfield
Mollie Hall
Jam mix up at museum luncheon stuns Brinton
In Philadelphia a caterer misplaced cherry jam in Russian art rooms donated by Dr. Chris Vian Brinton. An enterprising waitress recovered the jam before it reached Brinton, who exclaimed the bowl was a priceless piece. Meanwhile in Gloversville New York two hundred factories prepare army orders for thirteen glove types.
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Philadelphia
Chris Vian Brinton
Brinton
Luther League Western District Officers Meeting
Maryland Smodigal Luther League officers met at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Erwin ex, discussing League work and church programs. Joint meeting with St. Mark’s League fostered friendship. Armistice Day decorations, quizzes, and Kal Kyser program featured. Williamsport and Trinity Leagues planned Worship and Life Service activities including book drives for missionary work in Konorock.
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Tare
Maryland Smodigal Luther League
Trinity Lutheran Chuirch
Erwin Ex
Spees
Newficars
Witl
St. Mark's Luther League
St. Mark's League
St. Mark's
Trinity League
Norman Foltz
St. Mark‘s
Kay Kyser
Clarence Mundey
Williamsport League
Barbara Collier
Tite Jesson
Trinity
Life Service
Shirley Snyder
Synder
Lutheran Can
Jolly Acres
Trinity Leagues
Kenneth Sey
Konorock
Killinger
Coast milestone completed near Hainan under Japian notices
A coastal Medway 340 milestone was completed off the Kwangtung coast of China near Hainan island. The operation occurred under Japian ese guspiins, with details limited in the fragmentary report.
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Hainan Island
Kwangttag
China
Strikes and Labor Rights Stir Mounting Tension at Dinner
A Pennsylvania hunting club gathering features a heated critique of strikes, arguing they threaten government authority and labor rights while linking draft policy to labor actions. Notables from Pittsburgh, Washington, Chicago, and beyond attend a dinner chaired by banker Henry P. Bridges, underscoring national concerns during a period of labor unrest.
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Woodmont
Hunting Club
U.S
Henry P. Bridges
Give Children Protection with Father John's Medicine
An old advertisement promotes Father John’s Medicine as protective for children. It emphasizes vitamins A and D to prevent colds and build resistance, claiming the product is wholesome and free from harmful drugs and notes over 85 years in use.
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John
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Governor O'Conor
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Lappans Club
Gloversville N.Y
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Artie
Lana Turner
Artie Shaw
C.P
Reginald Thomas
Allen Menzies
Royal Australian Air Force
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Edward EB. Jenkins
Bridges
Edward E. Jerkins
Warrenton
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West Virginia
U. S
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James J. Davis
J.C. Trees
Frank A. Willson
J. le Trees
Frank A. Willison
J. L. Gillespie
Lorenz Iverson
Walter Speltmire
Chariss B. Schildecker
E. N. Donaldson
Pittsburgh
General Campbell
Colonel White
Robert W. Lyons
Walter A. Jones
Edwin C. Walton
Charles P. Hunter
B. & Ryan
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George W. Youngs
E. H. Jennings
Butler
A.B. Knight
Harry BE. Watking
A. Hale Watkins
Fairmont
W. Va
Jesse A. Brock
Wheeling
John E. Greiner
H. H. Allen
Peter C. Chambliss
J. Douglas Freeman
Donald BR. Baker
David Baker, Jr
W. Carroll Mead
James D. Harrison
Herman Morris
John D. Fuller
Carlisle
Ui. G. Jones
Johnson City
Tenn
C. B. Osmond
Berkeley Springs
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W. W
Charles H. Locher
Max Richards
I. G. Robinson
Charles Corbett
Sam Dillon, Jr
Hancock
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