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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1938
Page
9
In a tense confrontation at Rafter T Ankrom coerces Sheriff Ratchford to resign amid threats and a forged showdown. Windy and a posse gather outside as Ankrom seizes control, threats of violence hang in the air, and a daring escape plan unfolds tonight.
New York radio roundup lists program changes as Jerry Beichler ends Sunday talks on WEAF NBC and a Band Wagon musical hour begins. Leo Kopp conducts pop concerts at 10:30 p.m. from St Paul Auditorium with 65 Minneapolis Symphony players. Evening schedules feature WEAF NBC WABC CBS and WJZ NBCO with drama, orchestras, quiz shows, and operas. WFMD lists weekly devotional leaders for Aug 8 start.
County farmers report a bumper sugar corn crop with protracted rains boosting yields and quality. Local residents from Lime Kiln to Mt Airy and Frederick claim this season will surpass last year by margins from a third to several tons per acre, marking an excellent outlook.
The Brunswick mayor and council met with most members present. They approved the election result report, noted retirement of four of five water bonds, and reported park readiness for summer events. Water operations highlighted hydrant repairs needed and a plan for new hydrants monthly. Pumping station cleanup was ordered with two workers, street lights to be reinstalled, and the city park field granted for YMCA softball. A claim for medical attention for a council member’s daughter was noted.
Dr C H Boissevain, director at the Colorado Foundation for Research in Tuberculosis, works on a lead claiming tuberculosis bacilli can be starved by removing a fatty growth factor found in egg yolk, liver, and spleen of guinea pigs. He aims to identify the substance and test if diet can starve bacilli without harming patients.
An article passages discuss parenting duties and balancing play with work. It argues children should learn responsibility early through opportunities and family help, while preserving play and free time. Includes local notices on street incidents and city financials and a string of social updates from Rosemont to Frederick, mentioning residents and trips.
Governor Sir Gov Fred P Cone of Florida lies under an oxygen tent after a heart attack suffered near Breezy Point on the Chesapeake Bay. He is accompanied by his daughter Virginia Lee visiting her aunt in Takoma Park. Several local residents are listed as recovering or traveling, with brief health and visit notes from Brunswick to Washington and the Eastern Shore.
Chicago Aug 6 AP J Smith Ferebee returned to business life after a remarkable golf feat. He completed 144 holes in 35 hours 7 minutes across four courses to win ownership of a 30000 Wir gin property and 2500 in inside bets. He shot 90 strokes or fewer for all eight 13 hole rounds, meeting a wager with Fred Tuerk.
The report notes multiple patients showing steady improvement after recent procedures. Kronk and Moss are recovering well following operations, while Walker and Dittmeyer are under observation or treatment. Kronk of Harpers Ferry remains in critical condition, and Jack White and the Nuses are listed among recent surgery recoveries.
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