Conley Returns From Journey To Crisfield
Democratic and Republican campaign activity fills Frederick county as Governor hopefuls press claims. Dr Charles H Conley returns from Crisfield while Gov Ritchie travels in Europe and Harry Nice campaigns locally with party leaders. U S Senator Goldsborough plans Frederick visit August 20 and others attend September 1 picnics. filing deadlines loom for statewide and county candidates.
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Frederick County
Gud Lee Sewoye A
State Central Committee
Charles H. Conley
Albert C. Ritchie
Crisfield
Somerset
Ritchie
Europe
Democratic
Harry W. Nice
Frederick
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Tral
United States
Joseph Irwin France
Cecil County
W. Jerboe Grove
Charles W. Woodward
Poolesville
Hig
Heatwave Claims Dozens Across States
Chicago reports over fifty deaths from a relentless heatwave. The AP tally lists 17 more fatalities in Missouri, Kansas, and surrounding states with numerous cities including Saint Louis and Chicago noting high temperatures.
Weather Summary for Today and August So Far
Precipitation for 24 hours ending 7 am today none. August to date 6.4 inches with a deficiency of .15 inches vs. 1934 to Aug 1. Normal August precipitation 6.5 inches. actual August 1933 10.39 inches. Yesterday high 69, low 72. Sunrise 5.20 am, sunset 7.12 pm. Moon rise 1.28 am, set 8.16 pm. Streams show clear to dirty levels with Potomac stated as clear.
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Potomac
New Deal Notes On Bank Insurance And NRA Crisis
Roosevelt questions reveal public confusion over FDIC coverage as more than 14,000 banks are insured. The piece outlines payout beginnings, fund contributions, and signs banks must post about insurance. It also reports on NRA union tensions and Johnson firing dispute, plus three divorces and a Bussard family reunion logistics.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FDIC
Peoria
Ill
Pittsburgh
Treasury
Aluminum Workers Strike Sparks Area disruption
About 2,000 aluminum plant workers walk out, halting production and triggering area disruption as labor action escalates. The strike affects nearby suppliers and commuter routes while negotiations continue.
Labor strike halts Alcoa operations across three states
About 12,000 of Aluminum Company of America workers quit their tasks as a 8? sanctioned walkout shut major plants in Pittsburgh district and at Alcoa, Team, and Massena New York. Both sides desire conciliation as president Green urges union concessions while Roy Hunt says the company will press its stance on a closed shop.
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Pittsburgh
Aug
Aluminum Company of America
Alcoa
Team
Massena
N.Y
Edgewater
N. J
Bridgeport
Conn
Badin
N. C
Aluminium Workers Council
Washington
William Green
American Federation, of Labor
National Labor Relations Board
Roy A. Hunt
AFP of L
Middletown Firemen Plan Fifth Annual Carnival
Plans are underway for the Middletown Volunteer Fire Company carnival to be held August 30 31 and September 1. Albert Y Boileau is president and heads a committee lineup including Rouwtzahn Darner Boileau Darner Palmer Derr Main Koogle Holter Doub Rhoderick Gaylor. Invitations go to allied companies and regional groups for the Saturday parade at 6 PM September 1.
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Middletown
Damages Sought Over Elevator Collapse At Eutaw Place
Three women sue the General Elevator Company in Baltimore City Court for a total of 100000 dollars after an elevator at 1512 Eutaw Place plummeted to the basement last December injuring Beulah Walker Mary Walker and Clara Warfield. Herman M. Moser represents the plaintiffs.
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General Elevator Company
Baltimore
Eutaw Place
Herman M. Moser
Beulah E. Walker
Mary E. Walker
Clara S. Wo
James C Walker
Beulah Walker
Frederick
MM. Walkers
Warfield
60 Foot Fire Tower Rising on South Mountain
Civilian Conservation Corps crews begun a three week project to erect a 60 foot all steel fire lookout tower on Lambs Knot South Mountain three miles south of Dahlgren. The structure will overlook 55 miles and open to the public for five seasons after completion by September 1.
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Civilian Conservation Corps
Wester Maryland
Catoctin-South Mountain Range
Wills
Lamb's Knot
South Mountain
Dahlgren
Frederick
Washington Countiies
William G Renner
Renner
White K. B Burrall
Fort Frederick
Quirack
Camp Ruehle
Hamburg
Foxville
Ite. c. CC
Ingerstown
Brunswick
Drought to Boost Food Prices in 1938
Fragmentary report suggests that a drought will raise food prices in 1938. The text references Washington and mentions health and family impact discussions, but lacks complete details or clear attribution.
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Drouth
Washington
Properties Withdrawn After Unclear Settlement
A garbled OCR note outlines withdrawals of properties tied to individuals named in the fragment, including a mention of a 36 year term and related assets such as a violin, with scattered names like Ushana and Hooper. The illegible text prevents precise identification of parties or actions.
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Wah Taye
Saiay
J. Khasi Java
Oweye
Ale Hooper Ais
Playground activities wind down as Frederick closes season
Activities at Baker Park near Frederick edge toward the end of the playground season set to finish August 17. Highlights include paddle tennis finals won by David Rothenhoefer in the Junior class over Beatrice Summers, and William Koontz defeating Arthur Pera. Medal winners span Leats Home and Lutheran orphanage groups with multiple boys and girls earning first and second medals. A kite contest crowned Earl Starr for the highest kite and George Iberger for the fastest launch. A handcraft exhibit by Third Street children is planned with a pad diz tennis tournament and field meet next week, and August 17 marks awards in athletic contests.
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Baker Park
Frederick
David Rothenhoefer
Beatrice Summers
William Koontz
Arthur Perawoff
Leats
Minnie Ambrose
Shirley Duran
Pauline Ambrose
Virginia Burke
Rebecca Raberia
Mabel Gilsbert Loate
Berty Haines
Margaret May
Jace Dixon
Jal Ed, Bowman
Irving
Staley Roger Wray
Baryond Ford
Francis Mille
Martin Perkins
Eyes
Her Kline
Bak
MM Ity
Eh Will Bey
Third Street
Eileen Miller
Harmon
James Zimmerman
Enaran
Iss Geraldine
City Warned as August Rain Boosts Water Supply
A brief shower in Frederick aided the city during August as streets, lawns and gardens benefited. The Fishing Creek reservoir ran low, but the Linganore plant, operated by Irving S. Kefauver, pumped over 10 million gallons this season to supplement the reduced supply. Mt Airy and Brunswick report lower water levels as drought persists.
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Frederick
Yall
Fishing Creek
Linganore
Irving S. Kefauver
Lowat
Mt. Airy
Brunswick
Peace negotiations between Long and Walmsley collapse in New Orleans
In New Orleans on August 12 AP reports peace talks involving 74 civic and business groups to end the political clash between Senator Huey P Long and Major Semmes Walmsley deteriorated. Long would withdraw troops if Walmsley guaranteed noninterference with City Hall operations and police, ending National Guard control.
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New Orleans
Huey P Long
T Semmes Walm
Long
Majer
Senator Long
Police Motorcycle Report Fragments In Vague City Scene
Fragmentary OCR text describes a police motorcycle and a front street scene in the afternoon. It mentions Diem and a rain event, with unclear references to lava, race, and counts. The readable content is sparse and lacks coherent facts or identifiable entities.
Faith Healer Battles Rattlesnake Bite In Pulpit
A faith healer suffered a rattlesnake bite during a Sunday sermon but showed signs of improvement. Witnesses recount swelling receding and the preacher’s continued attempt to deliver a message despite the bite.
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Bert
Tee
Xis Forest
Nis Fai
Rositena
Baisam Mountain
Tasminsield
Mindaier
Two Convicts Die as Angola Prison Break Fails
At Louisiana State Penitentiary Angola two long term inmates are dead and several others are wounded after guards halt a bold escape attempt modeled on a Dillinger style break. Victims named as Raymond Candler and Bill Bryant. Rest are captured or surrender later.
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Baton Rouge
Angola
John Dillinger
Bill Bryant
Raymond Cendler
Hines
Raymond Candler
Himes
Market Shows Slight Firmer Tone Amid Mixed Signals
Stocks edged higher on slight non ferrous metal buying yet overall activity stayed near flat as bonds and commodities sent conflicting cues. Grains and cotton weakened on profit taking while rains and crop estimates influenced prices. Sterling opened at 5.08s and license transfers and property notices appeared in local records.
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New York
United Bonds
Weather Outlook For Week In Atlantic States
Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday calls for scattered showers Monday night or Tuesday and again toward the end of the week. Temperatures near normal, though cooler Tuesday or Wednesday is likely.
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North
Middle Atlantic
Roosevelt Tackles Pressing Problems After East Tour
President Roosevelt met top officials in the White House to map decisive action on key issues including NRA code questions, silver nationalism, tariffs with Soviet debts, and aid for relief. Labor unrest flared as aluminum plant strikes at Aluminum Company of America draw White House attention. Johnson’s suggestion on federal codes adds to the task list.
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NRA
General Johnson
National Labor Relations Board
Joan Donovan
Johnson
NRA Union
NEA Service, Inc
Washington
Roosevelt
Aewly Waite
Joseph P. Kennedy
Securities Commisssion
James A. Moffett
Housing Corporation
Tess
Jesse Jones
APC
Eugene Black
Federal Reserve Board
Black
Atlanta Reserve Bank
White House
Morgenthau
Hull
Russia
Wallace
Hugh 8. Johnson
Aluminum Company of America
Olson's Military Rule Upheld by High Court
Minneapolis Aug 11 AP The Federal Court unanimously upheld Governor Floyd B Olson's martial rule in the truck drivers strike. Judges Nordtoge Molyneaux and Sanborn signed the ruling, rejecting a bid for a temporary restraining order and injunction. The court considered the application early this week with a Thursday hearing and late-night deliberations.
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Minneapolis
Floyd B. Olson
Gunnar H. Nordtge
Joseph W. Molyneaux
John B. Sanborn
Cigar Makers Exempted From Code By NRA Action
The NRA exempted York county Pennsylvania handmade two for a nickel cigar manufacturers from minimum wage provisions of the cigar code. An executive order set a $1.20 per thousand rate for thirty days unless extended. Plants closed and over 3,000 workers unemployed, with some rehiring of faster workers after a month.
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Washington
NRA
York County
Pennsylvania
Ladies Aid Society Meeting at Miller's Wood
The Lewistown M. P church Ladies Aid Society held its monthly gathering Saturday afternoon led by president Miss May Arnold. Laughter and prayer followed a program by Miss Lillian Bowers, with roll call by Miss Mayion Weaster. Families and friends enjoyed an afternoon and evening of amusements, ending with a delicious supper. The next meeting is planned for September 6 at Mrs Ako Powell's home.
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Ladies! Aid Society
Tre Lami Aig Gwieg
Lewistown
M. P Church
Miller's Wood
May Arnold
Lillian Bowers
Mayion Weaster
Cliss
Stu
Mra
Ako Powell
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