Hall Reported Considered For New Commission
Richmond Virginia December reports state Delegate Wilbur C. Hall of Leesburg is being groomed for the chairmanship of the State Commission on Conservation and Development as the panel moves to a paid post. Governor may appoint from names including Hall after chairman William E. Carson declines. The senatorial commission led by Tydings McAdoo and McKellar opened the inquiry into the appointment.
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Richmond, Va
Wilbur C. Hall
Leesburg
State Commission On Conservation and Development
Commission
William E. Carson
Hall
Capitol Hill
Tydings
Maryland
McAdoo
California
McKellar
Tennessee
Hearing on Philippine independence terms debated
A public hearing in Iloilo discusses advisability of altering terms of Philippine independence. The session considers constitutional and political implications as delegates and observers examine potential changes.
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Iloilo
P. I
Philippine
Population estimate from Carnegie eugenics department
The Carnegie institution's eugenics department estimates 20,000,000,000 people have lived since the start of recorded history about 6,000 to 7,000 years ago.
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Eugenics Department
The
Carnegie Institution
Florida Racing Season Opens Early For 1940 Floridians
Miami December 13 Florida starts a racing season projected to exceed 40 000 in business. Tropical Park opens December 15 ending January 16 while Hialeah runs December 16 to March 9 Tropical Park reopens March 11 to April 1. The state previously hosted three horse and seven dog tracks drawing over 1.5 million attendees and generating nearly 28.5 million in handle with about 1.97 million in state revenue. Additional dog tracks are planned in Jacksonville and north of Miami. The National Association of State Racing Commissioners meets January 15-18 in Miami to discuss uniform rules and other issues.
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Miami
Fla
Florida
Tropical Park
Hialeah’s Park
Jacksonville
Broward County
Hialeah
Kiddie Matinee Benefit At Capitol Theatre
A Saturday morning matinee at the Capitol Theatre features Elmer the Great and short films to entertain children. Admission is free with toy or food donations. new toys accepted if no toy is offered at door. Donations can be arranged via Fellowship Club at the George Wr ington Hotel office on Piccadilly Street or by calling 956.
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Capitol Theatre
Fellowship Club
Tomee
Tdea
Elmer the Great
Joe E. Brown
Our Gang
Amos ‘N’ Andy
Popeye the Sailor Man
Edgar Bergen
Mr. Bald
the Capitol
George Wrington Hotel
Piccadilly Street
Fruit Acids Discolor Bruises From Phenolases
Fruits discolor after bruising due to phenolases that oxidize carbolic acid compounds in the fruit.
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Penney
Men’s Elk Everetts
Mary LU Dwi
Toodlums Jr.” Doll
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Pontaic
Winchester
By Walter Donovan
National Association of State Racing Commissioners
William Cane
New Jersey
Kentucky
New Hampshire
Ilinois
New York
Rhode Island
Ohio
West Virginia
Jersey City
Gotham
Wender
Wenders
Kid and Suede
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