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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1934
Page
10
A fragmentary report mentions clergy challenging directives from Nazi leadership, touching on propaganda, religious dogma, and political pressures in Berlin. The piece signals internal disputes within the regime and speculation about resignations, leadership succession, and public statements by officials.
Isolated explorer Admiral Richard E. Byrd has been reached by rescue parties after four months on the Antarctic ice. A message from expedition communications officer Charles J. W. Murphy to Dr. John Oliver La Gorce reports Byrd is thin and weak but in good spirits and safe. The tractor party reached the advanced base with no equipment failures during two prior attempts.
A garbled report states a car load of individuals claiming New York state origin were ordered from the city Saturday after an investigation led by Chief Agent Ben Phrous. The convoy halted in West Patrick Street vicinity. Fourteen sovereigns were in Fulers with 38 presided among Europe.
Four year old Annie Co. Kump died at Hanover General Hospital after consuming moonshine found in a woodshed near her Westminster home. Coroner Zech ruled alcoholic poisoning as the cause of death. The child, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles F Kump, was ill Friday night and sent to the hospital by Dr CO Gettier Littlestown. An August inquest was announced to be held in Silver Run, Westminster, Md.
A fragment from a column mocks daily topics of wonder and human blunder. It notes surprise at events and hints at tragedy in a playful, if cryptic, style attributed to N A Lufburrow. No concrete events or persons are described.
Two people, Mr and Mrs Frank Kaye of Aurora Hills Virginia, were injured when their car failed to negotiate a sharp curve on Gettysburg road east of Lewistown. The front wheels fell into a ditch. they were treated at Frederick City Hospital and discharged. The car then towed to Stull Brothers’ garage. Accident occurred about 12:30 pm Sunday. Also, 19 year old soldier John Borankowitz of Fort Myer Virginia was badly injured in a separate morning crash, with chest injuries and fractures, transported to Frederick City Hospital and later to Walter Reed. State police not notified. details withheld. William Burns of Washington, sought for hit and run, was held on 200 bond for feckless driving after being arrested by Officer Cecil. Details of Burns’ accident case remain under investigation. Birthday shower for Mrs Mary Kanade of Mountaineer? Mountaindale marked her 57th birthday with a handkerchief shower. Participants listed include Mr and Mrs Benjamin Kanade, Mr and Mrs Edward J Smith, Mr and Mrs Charles Stull, Mrs Charles Palmer, Mrs Charles Martin, Misses Margaret and Ruth Stull, and others.
Farmers welcomed weekend showers totaling 0.39 inches with a 0.64 inch Sunday addition, boosting late corn and potato crops. Temperatures cooled to 61 82 degrees, August rainfall 1.28 inches vs 3.65 normal, and first twelve days averaged 16.8 degrees, 2.9 above normal, signaling near normal August pace.
Washington reports drastic planning to revise the 1934 crop control program as drought lowers production forecasts. AAA inventories food and seed, eyes 1927–29 acreage for the wheat plan, anticipates reduced carryovers, and weighs cotton and corn policies based on livestock feed and forage data. Aluminum workers strike in Pittsburgh amid stalled talks. 19,000 join walkout. Film usage rises to 154 million feet worldwide in 1933, up 800 miles from 1932.
Advance indications suggest moderate weather. Frederick County Farm Bureau directors met at Lee Academy Building to plan a drive for new members. L. Smith presided. C. Be. Wise of the state organization spoke on progress in other counties. A countywide canvass will begin midweek with directors and about twenty others forming two person teams to recruit members and later review results.
A reader notes papers trumpet alarming headlines but credits steady cotton supplies. The buyer cites abundant stocks at low prices and promises continued low-rate service for normal needs over coming months.
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