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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1937
Page
12
The legislature reports passage of a county liquor bill and debates over Sunday beer sales. Several bills advance including road funding for Frederick and Brunswick, tax equalization proposals, coal weight regulations, and a DC gasoline tax alignment. Other actions cover county assessors, lateral road accounts, and a proposed Undertakers Board.
Lawmakers debated a bill to bar new corporations from entering the undertaker field after a set date and to restrict apprenticeships and licenses. Supporters claimed it would protect established firms. opponents argued it would curb competition and raise barriers for newcomers. The debate included calls from funeral directors associations pressing legislators to back the measure.
Mrs EM Hammond dies at Sydenham aged? She was longtime attorney for the State Tax Commission and a former member of the Howard County delegation. Survived by son John Rogers of New Jersey and daughter Miss Leia Towers of Washington, plus several grandchildren. Funeral Monday from her Ellicott City home with burial at St James Cemetery.
Pittsburgh April 4 diplomacy with payroll increases above 25 million dollars yearly has eased labor disturbances in steel and coal but autos remain active. Over 300000 auto workers return to work after a one day layoff under a two year pact granting 85 million dollars more pay annually and overtime only in emergencies. Remaining 170000 coal diggers and loaders expected to join similar terms soon. After this week most steel workers will receive first pay checks with a ten cent raise per hour, an increase operators say could exceed 100 million dollars yearly.
A series of twelve community district meetings on the Federal Soil Conservation program for 1937 was held in Alversville with about 2,000 farmers estimated to have signed up, roughly 2000 more than last year. County agent Henry B R Shoemaker said expected Mist checks total about £180,000 this week.
In New York Maspeth crematory officials report no visitors to the Hauptmann niche a year after the Lindbergh baby murder. Rental payments continue from Mrs Agta Hauptmann as the crypt remains unused and unaddressed by authorities or relatives.
The Federal Reserve Board announced plans to buy government bonds on the open market to maintain orderly conditions. Officials say the action aims to curb sharp price fluctuations and is not intended to transfer securities to the market, with purchases to be made by the Open Market Committee as deemed desirable.
Fire of unknown origin destroyed a barn, chicken house, hog pen and wagonshed at George Pearl’s farm about a half mile from Burkittsville. The residence was saved by two fire companies, while a cow, calf and hog perished and most farm machinery and hay burned. Loss estimated in thousands. Pearl awoke from a window glare, freed livestock, and noted the fire likely started in the stable behind the barn. Brunswick and Muddetown volunteers battled the blaze using tank water and county aid late Sunday night into early Monday morning.
Westminster Md April 4 Carroll County marked the 100th anniversary of all courts with ceremonies. Carroll County Bar Association president Michael E Walsh read a centennial resolution in the Circuit Court. Chief Judge Francis Neal Parke and judges Forsythe Chirke spoke. minutes of April 3 1807 were read.
Washington reports mixed spring buying trends with Easter timing and bad weather dampening early demand. Department of Commerce notes four percent rise in department stores year over year, while heavy industry products show expanding demand and higher price levels. Roosevelt signals policy shift toward boosting consumer goods purchases.
A suit for about 650000 against Baltimore Mayor and City Council follows damages from Prettyboy Dam construction. J A Laporte Corp, New York contractors, seek reimbursement for excavating rocks found after design changes. Filed July 1934, the case was reduced from 850000 to 650000 and later 200000 removed. Judge Coleman overruled city demurrers as the Morocco Construction Co finishes related sewer work.
Bremen speeds to assist the disabled German freighter Borkum as Exeter and Radio Marine standby reports reach New York. Exeter had earlier scoured the area and located the freighter abeam, with Mackay Radio signaling the find.
Grover C. Beasley, 42, a city lineman for the municipal light and power plant in Magerstown Maryland, was electrocuted today by a 2200-volt shock while tapping a new line into the Brandt substation. The accident occurred at dawn, and officials say safety protocols were followed. A formal investigation into the incident is expected.
Cabinet Works workers reported an instantaneous death when a line fault cut power and a body was removed from atop a pole by coworkers and officers. Investigators believe Beasley may have slipped and touched another live wire while attempting contact.
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