Farmers of Frederick Co Progress With AAA Soil Help
Frederick county farmers advance soil building under the AAA program with cash or grant aided lime and phosphate. The 1939 benefits totaled about 66 600 dollars in materials, part of a statewide effort to protect soil, raise crop efficiency, and stabilize major cash crops for future production.
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Frederick County
AAA
Blacksburg
County Agricultural Conservation Association
Virginia
Ginia
Wee Wesw
Soldiers' Blood Tagged On Discs
CHICAGO March 26 The identification disc worn by soldiers in the European war now carries a blood group inscription to aid doctors in transfusions or determine donor compatibility in case of injury, creating a blood tag linked to the soldier's identity tag.
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Chicago
Chicago police scandal denies detective linked to shakedown ring
Detective Francis OMalley denies involvement as authorities describe a scheme where police arrest hundreds on false sex charges and allow an attorney to visit the prisoners.
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Chicago
Francis O’malley
Scouts Report Progress And Plans For Hut Building
The meeting opened with flag pledge and Scout oath followed by a good turns report. A softball team was discussed but postponed until weather improves. Scouts work on bird houses due end of month and a Scout quiz covered Tenderfoot through First Class tests. Tomorrow they may pass outdoor requirements for First and Second Class tests. Troop 3 met at Braddock Street Church with 16 scouts and 3 visitors. Plans were made to start a new Scout hut on the church rear, to begin Monday and be ready by May 1. Boxing and games followed the business session. Troop 40 held a brief meeting, collected dues, and attended Good Friday services at First Baptist Church. Scribe Billy Brown.
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Braddock Street
First Baptist Church
Auto Makers Increase Labor Concessions Study Says
Brookings Institution reports more auto manufacturers accept labor concessions though small in number. Professor McPherson notes managers reluctant to grant new concessions yet strive to ensure agreements work, while unions grow more responsible and seek observance of terms.
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Washington
Brookings Institution
William H. McPherson
Oberlin College
McPherson
Treasury Aims to Stay Under Debt Limit Through 1941
Washington reports high income tax returns may keep the Treasury below the 45 billion debt limit through June 1941. Officials expect total revenues to exceed budget by about 400 million in 15 months, with corporate cash and a 700 to 1,000 million potential from government corporations aiding the balance. Roosevelt urged 460 million in defense taxes earlier, but favorable tax news reduced that urgency.
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Irving Perimeter
Washington
Treasury
Congress
Morgenthau
Roosevelt
Apple Recipe Featured in Winchester The Star
The Star prints a daily apple recipe to boost local interest in Winchester apples. The method uses applesauce, sugar, gelatin, almond extract, egg whites, and optional butter. Prepare, chill, and serve with custard made from egg yolks.
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Winchester
THE
STAR
Silence the clock bell to lure summer visitors
Antrim New Hampshire residents consider silencing the town clock bell in July and August to make the area more attractive for summer tourists after reports that the bell disturbed visitors rest. The plan reflects a push to boost seasonal business.
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Antrim
N. H
Wright elected to two offices in Griswold vote
Z. L. Wright won both mayor and assessor seats in Griswold Iowa after his name appeared on the ballot when the mayor died. He had been listed as a candidate for assessor and the petition placed his name on the ballot for mayor. Wright defeated all opponents for each post.
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Griswold
Z. L. Wright
Wright
Seventh District VFW to Meet Tonight
The Seventh District Veterans of Foreign Wars and district Auxiliaries will gather at the VFW Club in Front Royal this evening at 8 o'clock. Prominent department and national officers are expected, with a Front Royal spokesman urging full attendance of veterans.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Department of Virginia
V. F. W. Club
Front Royal
Jitterbugs Named in LA Injury Suit
Martha Hoard sues for 20950 dollars claiming injuries from jitterbugs who jostled and pulled her, arguing management allowed jitterbug or similar dancing at athletic exhibitions.
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Los Angeles
Martha Hoard
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