Railroads could haul 200000 barrels daily to East Coast within two weeks
A Senate committee reported railroads could begin transporting 200000 barrels of petroleum daily to the eastern seaboard within two weeks. The panel reaffirmed that a gasoline shortage could be avoided with proper steps, noting 24000 tank cars and feasible loading rates to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Seaboard
Maloney
D-Coon
O'Daniel
D-Tex
Burton
Ohio
Barbour
Petroleum Co
Ickes
Railroads say oil cars enough for winter shipments
President John J. Pelley testifies before the committee that 23,595 tank cars plus 993 empties stored elsewhere are available to carry oil cargoes. He disputes Ickes figures of about 5,000 cars. Railways have increased daily oil hauls to the east from 15,000 to 80,000 barrels, with current loading over 150,000 cars daily and no problem anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Pelley
Association of American Railroads
Ickes
Pelley
Mission Crusade Saint Mary's Unit Holds First Meeting
The Saint Mary's Unit of the Catholic Students' Mission Crusade held its first monthly meeting of the school year. The president outlined a five point program stressing more aid to foreign Catholic missionaries. Officers listed include A Vernon Davis president and Frances Brinton treasurer with secretary Margaret Kreps.
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Saint Mary’s
Catholic Students
Mission Crusade
Mary Kreps
Vernon Davis
Summer School of Catholiction
New York
Crusaders
St. Mary’s High Unit
A Vernon Davis
Louisa Cushwa
Margaret Kreps
Frances Brinton
Washington County printed papers trace through the Torchlight era
The article traces the origins and succession of Washington County newspapers from the Washington Spy started 1790 by Stewart Herbert through later titles such as The Maryland Herald and Hagerstown Weekly Advertiser, Torchlight, Herald of Freedom, and Torchlight Herald, noting editors, mergers, and regional spinoffs. It also mentions numerous papers in nearby towns and concludes with a note on 68 waterfalls taller than Niagara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Spy
Morning Herald
Elizabeth
Hager
Stewart Herbert
Washington Correspondent
Gruber
Genéral Ringgold
Encour
General Ringgold
Sentinel of Liberty
Maryland Hérald
Grieves
Herald
Maryland Herald
Hagerstown
Herald and Advertiser
Torchlight
William D. Bell
Washington
Spy
Edwin Bell
Bell
Messrs
Mittag and Sneary
Herald of Freedom
James Maxwell
Democratic Party
Maryland
Mittag
Sneary
Torchlight Herald
Yorehlight and Herald
Charles Negley
Peter Negley
Charles
Washington County
Whig
Clearspring
Charles E. Lewis
L. Jewett Grove
Fountain of Health
Daniel Weisel
Republican Banner
Williamsport
the Times
Scott Banner
Williams and Allen
Pilot
W. McCardell
Williamsport Leader
Sharpsburg
The
Enterprise
Charles G. Biggs
Hancock
Gazette
F. A. Willams
Hancock Journal
C. H. Day
Star
Gertrude Summers
Hancock News
George Huber
Boonsboro
Josiah Knode
Isaiah Wolfenshberger
F. H. Irwin
Drought Worst In Many Years Across Maryland
Maryland endures its worst drought in more than a decade with little rainfall since September. Allegany County records the first moisture in 31 days while western and southern regions face parched wells and water hauling for livestock. Authorities urge conservation as temperatures rise toward the 90s and crop damage escalates statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvert County
Maryland
Washington County
Hagerstown
Frederick
Thurmont
Lonaconing
Midland
Classified Bargains Highlight Local Deals
From the classifieds page comes a quick roundup of bargains in local categories. Readers can skim prices, items, and brief notes on availability and contact details for several listings.
Hulls Birthday Remarks Tie Liberty to Sacrifice
Secretary of State Hull marked his 70th birthday by urging liberty with its "terrific responsibility." He urged stable government and selfless application of ideals to promote peace and social progress, calling for sacrifice in dark times and faith in freedom's destiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hull
State Department
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Senate
Whit
Florsheim
Roblee
Paris
N. Potomac ST
Swank Jewelry
Niagara
Hagerstown Gas Co
Jacob L
Takie) Webb
Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt
Lenore Lemmon
Cafe Society
Charleston
D. C
Moncks Corner
Webb
Vivian Stokes
Gsesibay Daur Mia
Ea AV
Nunn
Pete GL
Washington St
Shockey
Summit Ave
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