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The Midland Journal
Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland
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Governor O'Conor pledged jobs, education, rehabilitation, and compensation for Maryland veterans at the 26th annual American Legion convention in Baltimore. He noted 17,000 armed forces members applied for absentee ballots, with 4,000 in the last week, expecting more before November election.
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Jobs, education, and rehabilitation facilities for Maryland veterans of the present war were pledged by Governor O'Conor in an address before the opening session of the 26th annual convention of the Maryland Department of the American Legion in Baltimore.
"Even if present State laws must be amended, I am determined that every disabled Maryland veteran will find compensation," the Governor said, to the acclaim of about 1,100 Legionnaires and members of the auxiliary.
The State's chief executive said that 17,000 Marylanders in the armed forces have applied for absentee voting ballots, and predicted that more such applications would be received before the November election.
The last week has brought 4,000 requests, he announced.
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pledges for jobs, education, rehabilitation facilities, and compensation for disabled veterans; 17,000 absentee voting ballot applications from marylanders in armed forces, with 4,000 in the last week, more expected before november election.
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Governor O'Conor addressed the opening session of the 26th annual convention of the Maryland Department of the American Legion in Baltimore, pledging aid to veterans of the present war. He stated determination to provide compensation even if laws must be amended, acclaimed by about 1,100 Legionnaires and auxiliary members. He also announced voting application figures.