Dies group probes Soviet warship deal impacts
Washington officials examined a unsigned memorandum alleging Soviet agents influenced the State and Navy Departments to shift from opposition to positive cooperation on Russian warship purchases. The document tied Joseph Dalinda and associates to efforts via Sam Carp’s circle, with testimony mentioning a $32,000 fee.
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Washington
Dies Committee
State Department
State
Navy
Rhea Whitely
Joseph 2. Dalinda
New York
Sam “Carp
Dalinda
Carp
Preston McGoodwin
Scott Ferris
McGoodwin
Ferris
Democratic National Committee
Oklahoma City
Garp
Whitely
Hull
Government policy on naval aid to USSR outlined in cabinet talks
A memo describes cabinet discussions that established a government policy on assisting a Soviet naval ship project. It notes that State Department and navy authorities were informed and that a Washington contact claimed partial progress and influence with high officials. Hull denied knowledge of McGoodwin’s influence.
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Ussr
Washington
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Hull
Carp
McGoodwin
Department
Schwab Funeral Service Thursday in Gate of Heaven
New York Sept 20 Charles M Schwab founder name in steel to be buried Thursday in Gate of Heaven cemetery Pleasantville Westchester county A solemn high requiem mass planned in St Patrick's Cathedral Schwab age 77 died Monday at his Park Avenue home of coronary thrombosis.
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New York
Charles M. Schwab
Gate of Heaven
Pleasantville
Westchester County
E. H. Schwab
St Patrick’s Cathedral
Schwab
Park Avenue
Former West Virginia Senator Haines Suffers Minor Stroke
Relatives report Clayton L. Haines has a slight stroke while visiting Creola Alabama. A message says he is partially recovering use of his voice and hand after going to Creola last month to stay with a relative. Continued care noted.
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Guarls Town
W. Va
Clayton L. Haines
Haines
Alabama
Creola
aAla
Hancock Bridge to Be Dedicated in Hancock Maryland
The million dollar Potomac crossing at Hancock will be formally dedicated Saturday October 7 with public ceremonies though toll free use likely starts in early November The wither type span will be among Maryland s largest and designed to hold if a span is washed out Mayor Omar Carryer will host the dedication on the Maryland side Governors O Conor and others are invited A military parade will accompany the event with guards from nearby towns and a Carlisle Military Band leading the procession Thousands of printed programs will detail bridge engineering Hancock scenes and local advantages for industry
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Potomac River
Hancock
Q Wither
Maryland
Omar Carryer
Hancock Bridge
American Legion
National Organization
R. S. Dillon
H. L. Gerber
Homer E. Tabler
R. J. McCandish
Philip Rauth
Leroy Carter
Henry Gorrell
Jack Hunter
Herbert R. O'Conor
Virginia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
National Guard
Marlinsburg
Winchester
Hagerstown
Chambersburg
Carlisle
Woodmont
Washington
D. C
Richmond
Darby Will Funds Churches And Family Legatees
The will of Mrs Elia Leib Darby filed in Baltimore Orphans Court disposes an estate near 68000 dollars. The First Church of Christ Scientist in Baltimore receives 4000 dollars and the Boston church 2000 dollars. Three nieces and a nephew Edith Kingsbury Helen Spofford Mary Cupitt and John McCoy get 5000 dollars each. Residual estate shares go to Robert Roberts a cousin Mr McCoy and the Baltimore church.
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Elia Leib Darby
Hagerstown
Orphans’ Court
Baltimore
Darby
West University Parkway
First
Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Edith Mr. Kingsbury
Helen M. Spofford
Mary Louise Cupitt
John F. McCoy
Robert R. Roberts
McCoy
Probe Ordered Of Dangerous Curve
Motor Vehicles Commissioner W Lee Elgin said Gov Herbert R. O Conor ordered the State Roads Commission to investigate a dangerous National Pike curve where four trailer trucks overturned recently. The latest crash east of Ridgeville near the Carroll county line involved an Ohio truck with nine tons of rubber tires. Elgin said the driver called the curve too tricky for him and he sent crash photos to the governor.
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W. Lee
Elgin
Herbert BR. O’conor
State Roads Commission
Ridgeville
Carroll County
Ohio
O'Conor
Ile
Jeffersons plan for contour plowing changes landscape in 1817 letter
In a May 2 1817 letter, Thomas Jefferson describes contour farming as making each furrow a small terrace to prevent erosion. His son in law T N Randolph reportedly used the method since 1800, leveling fields with a 10 foot span and marking horizontal guide lines around hills and valleys.
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Tristram Dalton
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
T. N. Randolph
Fishing Halts At Conowingo Dam By Power Company
The Susquehanna Electric Company restricted fishing on its Susquehanna River dam property in Baltimore on September 30. It said the ban was a precaution against possible sabotage, after previously allowing fishing from a balcony near the power house and from the riverbank above and below the dam.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Conowingo Dam
Susquehanna Electric Company
The
Conservation Commission
Susquehanna River
U S Will Declare War Comment From Yokohama
Yokohama Japan September 20 Yukichiro Suma former counselor of the Japanese Embassy in Washington expresses belief it is only a matter of time before the United States enters the European War He notes Americans are now anti German and would likely go to war as an emotional people en route to Hsinking Manchoukuo
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Yokohama
Japan
Yukichiro Suma
Washington
United States
Hskinking
Manchowkuo
Polish Gold Hoard Shipments Reach Egypt Via Romania
A Polish government spokesman said the National Bank of Poland gold hoard traveled by sea to Alexandria with a naval escort, routed through Constanza Romania, after a representative arrived in Bergen on Tuesday to confirm the move.
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Nor
Alexandria
Egypt
Constanza
Romania
Bergen
War Victim Report On Prince Oskar in Polish War
A veteran casualty report states Prince Oskar junior grandson of Kaiser Wilhelm was killed in action in Poland while leading a lifts company of troops during the German Polish war.
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Jationn
Oskar
Kaiser Wilhelm
Poland
Mike Koski
Pittsburgh
FL G. Lestig
Editor's Letter Box calls for tougher game law enforcement
A reader recounts seeing a fisherman catch seven bass near Williams Port below Potomac Bison Bower Plant, all undersized. They urge stronger enforcement in the county and more wardens, arguing licensing should protect sportsmen and curb violators.
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Daily Man
Potomac River
Williamsport
Washington County
Virgo Horoscope Predicts Tense International Tide
The 1939 horoscope for Virgo warns of strong adverse aspects today with deception and increased spy activity. It cautions against loans and risky investments, notes financial caution at home and in business, and foresees possible entanglements with foreign nations around a solar eclipse next month.
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United States
Guam
Virgo born individuals face love and wisdom tests this year
Movements grounded in universal brotherhood will gain strength. Those born on this date may see a year of fair fortunes and thoughtful guidance from elders. Children born now are likely original and good-natured, while Virgos may be smart yet prone to risky loves.
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Universal Brotherhood
Virgo
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