Relief Cost Cuts Urged in 1939 Maryland Legislature
Maryland lawmakers voice varied views on welfare funding as the 1939 General Assembly to convene January 4 in Annapolis. Partial returns show a majority favor cutting relief if possible, with debates on needs based aid, local versus state or federal financing, and taxes as possible funding. Ruth Shoemaker supports real and personal property tax increases only as last resort, while opposing a gross receipts tax and calling for a fair sales tax.
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Baltimore
Annapolis
House
Senate
Associated Press
General Assembly
Maryland
Garrett
Ruth Shoemaker
Montgomery Country
Dust Bowl Alumni Give Thanks For Good Year
Dust Bowl alumni from 90 families gathered with their minister in the Grand Junction Colorado resettlement project to give thanks for a good year. They viewed improvised feast tables and a buffalo barbecue as Rev Irving Thompson praised abundant soil and water and farmers expressed gratitude for the yield after years of drought.
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Dust Bowl
Colorado
Irving
Thompson
Grand Junction
H. M
State Senator Opposes Sales Tax in Maryland Policy Debate
The speaker argues a uniform nation wide sales tax is needed only after neighboring states adopt it. She favors continuing the income tax and criticizes Maryland press coverage for insufficiently explaining the income tax amendment. She urges voters to seek clear information on laws and reduce crime fueled by sensational crime reporting. She also questions classified ad results.
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Maryland
Editor Mail Box Calls for Kindness to Dogs in Winter
In Hagerstown Maryland on November 30 a reader appeals to dog owners and neighbors to protect pets from cold and neglect. The letter urges warm kennels clean water and humane treatment, warning that abuse risks driving families to leave town. It stresses dogs as loyal guardians and condemns hostility and mistreatment amid limited police protection.
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Hagerstown
Smithsburg Poultry Exhibition Opens With Big Crowds
Large crowds milled through Smithsburg High School gym and auditorium for the 19th annual Smithsburg Poultry Exhibition. The show runs through today and tomorrow with prize winners led by D. W. Benchoff who swept numerous categories including leghorns, white wyandottes, dark cornish, and other breeds. many awards credited to A. Grab, C. J. Grab, R. Frey, J. Frey and others from local farms in Coshocton Ohio and nearby areas.
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Smithshurg High School
Smithsburg
S. C
Leghorn
D. W. Benchoff
Hen
H. C. Clopper
DP. W. Benehoff
Cockerel
D. W
Grab
E. Boyer
Pullet
C. J. Grab
J. Boyer
Rock
K. Frey
R. M. Cars
R. M. Carson
J. Marie
Eb, Boyer
J. Martle
J. Hartle
F. Boyer
M. Kline
Pullar
White Wyandolie
L. Grab
New Hampshire
R. Sprecher
William Huff
Myers
J. Frey
Golden Seabright Bantam
Ross
B. P. Kratsinger
C. L. Ridenour
Cockeyel
Light Brown Leghorn
C. L
Mercy for dogs guides city life and kindness
A letter extols humane treatment of stray dogs and praises the city’s SPCA efforts. The writer condemns the term dog catcher and urges residents to help improve the canine situation with mercy. The letter emphasizes loyalty of a dog and calls for kindness over rebuke as dogs share in man’s fortunes and health.
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Ife
Dags
Leaders Map Program To Unite All The American Republics
A $1,000,000 a year plan to unite the American republics was announced by a government committee. It proposes non military steps including cultural exchanges, Latin American scholar training, radio and film cooperation, literature distribution, and travel stimulation to deter European influence in Latin America. The 74 proposals cover 13 agencies with a preferred fiscal year budget of $998,804.
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Washington
Latin America
Western Hemisphere
Inter-Departmental
Roosevelt
Sumner Welles
State Department
Peterson's Ointment Offers Quick Pile Relief
A Buffalo druggist created a formula thirty years ago that gave rapid relief from itching and smarting caused by piles. The ointment spread in fame nationwide as users told others. Try Peterson's Ointment risk free with money back if not delighted. Get a box from any druggist in a tube with a hard rubber applicator.
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Buffalo
Peterson
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B. P. Kretsinger
J. 1. Kanaga
Lar. Kline
VJ. Enuler
D. Neikirk
S. Gc
Leeshorn
D. Kanaga
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Rhode Island Red
Charles Ki. Sheneman
Coshocton
Ohio
H. Corderman
Hen. J. Corderman
Herald Mail
Kar’s
Washington Street
Dentists Health Association
United States
Delaware
Coast Guard
Sealsincees Town
Meyers & Berkson, Inc
Franklin St
C. Deetjen
North Potomac Street
Wisconsin
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Lieay
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