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New Years Eve, 1938

WYPR - 88.1 FM Baltimore | By Gil Sandler

Published December 30, 2016 at 5:30 PM EST

Gil tells us about the last voyage of the Howard W. Jackson ferry boat.

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Gil Sandler

Gil Sandler was born and raised in Baltimore -- a circumstance he considers fortunate and one he does not want you to forget. He attended public school (P.S. #59, Garrison Junior High, Baltimore City College, Class of 1941) and then served in the United States Navy.

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