Plane lands nine aboard to dodge storm at Frederick
A nine passenger transport from Washington diverted to Frederick Detrick Field due to a severe electrical storm. Pilot Alfred Wilson landed the monoplane safely after circling at low altitude, then dispatched a special bus to Washington. The Maryland National Guard aviation officials and Blue Ridge Transportation praised the handling. The airport offered rest while crews prepared for an all afternoon air circus from 2 to 3 40 p m with bombing, formation flying and stunts. The public was invited to view from Fourth Street entrance.
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Frederick
Haven
Pennsylvania Air Lines
Washington
Pasengers
Alfred Wilson
Washngton
Maryland National Guard
Blue Ridge Transportation
Detrick Field
Wilon
Harold W. Hinds
Wilson
Vrais
Frederick Residente
Tnerem
Fourth Street
Three Executions In Eight Minutes At Sing Sing
Ossining Aug 2 AP three killers faced the electric chair in a rapid sequence. John Jordan 33 spoke frame up as he died at 10 16. George Swan 21 killed two men in a holdup with a cigar in his mouth then Stephen Witherell 30 killed his father in Hopkinton over money. Two men were later charged with drunkenness and resisting arrest in a separate incident.
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Ossining
It. T
John Jordan
George Swan
Stephen Witherell
Charles
Hopkington
The Weather Today and August Precipitation Report
Weather data shows 24 hour precipitation ending today at 1 4. m. with August totals around 2.17 inches to date. August normal is 3.63 inches. Temperature yesterday 56, year ago 69. Forecast mentions sun and warmer trends with tomorrow’s high near 66. streams listed Potomac and Lbacekes.
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Sun
Lomottor—O
Potomac
Lbacekes
Aady
Horses and Cows at Stake in Suit Over Title
Two suit segments to determine title to several horses and cows tied to the estate of the late C. Helms near Creagersown were heard by Judge Arthur D. Willard. Mrs. Helms claims ownership, backed by seller evidence. daughter Mrs. Stull asserts a heifer and cow as hers. Neighbors dispute Stull ownership since her husband’s death. Sheriff’s deputy testified the winter levy classified the property as Helms’s. trustees’ counsel and plaintiffs’ lawyer argued. Judge Willard announced he would review the evidence and take the case under advisement.
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C. Helm
Creagersown
Arthur D. Willard
Circuit Court
Eoening
Mieterhe Stull
Helen Helms
William &. Foreman
Helms
Sherman P. Bowers
Alban M. Wood
William M. Storm
Leslie N. Coblentz
Walard
Mrs Roosevelt Ends Her Tour Of W V coalfields
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt completes a quiet tour of northern West Virginia coal camps in Morgantown. She tours miners homes and asks about working conditions wages and problems. She is impressed by subsistence gardens and requests no publicity for the visit.
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Morgantown
W.va
West Virginia
Barbers Seek Eight Hour Day Rule Clarified
An NRA ruling clarifies that the eight hour limit applies to owners or operators actively working in barbering or beauty work, following a committee telegram from Frederick barbers to NRA headquarters in Washington. About 46 barbers operate in the city and had pressed the issue after a conference with Richard F. Simmons, president of the Frederick Chamber of Commerce.
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NRA
M. Speaks
M. A. Buckingham
A D. Sham
Washington
Richard F. Simmons
Frederick
Business Review sees scant recession risk after summer
New York August 18 AP Dun and Bradstreet Trade Review says midsummer pace of recovery remains healthy and any sizable recession seems unlikely as weeks pass. It notes that delays in perfecting fair competition codes are dampening activity in several industries.
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New York
Dun and Bradstreet, Inc
Gandhi Enters Third Day of Death Fast in India
Poona Aug 18 AP Gandhi remains on a third day of the death fast as India signals possible release if he abandons civil dis obedience. Yerada jail reports show weakness and bed rest as he endures hunger.
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Gandhi
Poona
India
Mahatma Gandhi
Government of India
Mahatma
Yerada
Coast Guard chase ends with explosion and boat sinking
A 50-ft speedboat ram runner fled through darkness after being shelled by a pursuing coast guard cutter in Delaware Bay near Bowers Beach. The vessel sank after an 11-mile chase. three men Atlantic City residents and a Brooklyn man were arrested in Camden, N J, awaiting hearings. A second note reports the Felicia yacht seized at Fort Trumbull with 1800 cases of liquor aboard, tied to Emanuel Morganiander of New York, valued liquor at 45000 and yacht at 200000, all aboard detained.
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Wilmington
Del
Jourst Guard
Delaware Bay
Bowers Beach
Camden
N. J
Coast
Bostswain N. J. Seibert
Cape Mary
George Marshall
John Auberg
Atlantic City
William Stalvey
Brooklyn
London
Conn
Felicia
Emanuel Morganiander
New York
U. S
Jessa H. Metcalf
Rhode Island
Lake Erie
Coast Guard Unis
Fort Trumbull
BENCHOFF BOY IMPROVING AFTER ACCIDENT NEAR MONTEREY
Walter Benchoff Jr son of Mr and Mrs Walter Benchoff from Hood College area is resting quietly at Waynesboro Hospital after a two vehicle crash with a Western Maryland freight train at Happel s crossing on Monterey Lane. His companion Lester Bloom of Monterey was also injured and carried from the wreckage.
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Walter Benchoff
Mls
Walter Benchof
Benchoff
Hood College
Waynesboro, Pa
Lester Bloom
Monterey
Young Benches
Bloom
Maryland
Monterey Lane
Happel's Crossing
Blue Ringe Summ
Abouy
Gettysburg
High
Young Bloom
Chester Kings
H.C. Bridgers
Blue Ridge Summit
Iken
Rudgers
Warynessors Hospital
Tather
Frederick High School
Price Check Is Needed Insists by Dr Ogburn
Washington reports on Dr Willam F Ogburn a leading economist urging strong consumer protection during price increases He argues for a formal automated price and purchasing power check to prevent NRA driven imbalances He details his career including roles with CAB NRA and statistical bodies and notes his resignation after a power dispute with Johnson.
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Rodney Dutches
Washington
NRA
Willam F. Ogburn
Consumers Advisory Board
C. A
Ogburn
FOF
Miners Strike at Hazelton Pennsylvania
Hazelton Pa Aug 18 AP one inousama four nanored miners went on strike to protest joblessness and demand full work or none. A motorcade wound to Cranberry Colliery where miners met leaders and superintendent A Walbridge announced forced standstill. The strike involved about 800 miners, with 600 more from the Paska Williams Alliance pit joining the halt.
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Hazelton
Inousama
Cranberry Colliery
Lehigh Navigation Coal Company
A. Walbridge
Paska- Williams Alliance
U S Destroyer Ordered Out Of Havana Harbor
The destroyer Taylor was ordered to leave Havana harbor as Ambassador Welles reported improving conditions in Cuba. Acting Secretary Phillips said U S warships were no longer needed to lend moral support to the Cuban government.
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Washi
U. S
Taylor
Havana Harbor
Phillips
Welles
Havana
Cube
Cicolan
Markets maintain gains in quiet trading amid inflation buzz
New York reports markets holding most gains from yesterday as inflation tones down. Sterling at 4.5133, call money near one percent in a restrained session with subdued activity and little eventful news shaping moves.
Visit To C C Camp At Fishing Creek Reveals Vast Scope Of Work
Visit to the Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Fishing Creek highlights a large scope of reforestation and road work. About 180 unemployed men are organized into platoons under Capt. Hayne with officers and foresters directing tasks on site, including building a main road, fire trails, and clearing timber. The camp features a bathhouse, library, and chapel space, with the site chosen from Frederick City Engineer Maxwell’s suggestion to support Roosevelt era forestry efforts.
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C. C
Fishing Creek
Heir Head
Catoctin
Mountain
Civilian Conservation Corps
Frederick On
Bays
Mle
Baltimore
1350Th Company
State Company 47
Bitte
W. B Hawthorne
P. L. Griffith
U. S. Navy
H. 8. Regester
C. F Burnhatm
Henry Chisman
C .F. Winer
Wilgm Renner
G. FP
France
Frederick
Elmer S.C. Maxwell
Roosevelt
Fisting Creek
Frederice i
C.G
Corps
Turners
Iit
Porester
Wilam
Herbert Renner
Alito
Taelie
Due End
F Vine
Lawrence Richey
Hunting Creek
Frederick City
Mshing Creek
Civian Conservation Corps
Farmer Kills Self in Mechanicstown Shed
Leslie A. Barnes, a Mo-year-old farmer living in Mechanicstown, was found dead Thursday morning in a shed on his property with a self-inflicted shotgun wound. Sheriff Yohn and State's Attorney Brown investigated. an inquest was planned. Barnes leaves a wife and two children, ages nine and seven.
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Leslie A. Barnes
Mechanicsville
Armeberset
Barnes
Moon
Armsberger
Mrs. Barnes
Sherif Ray Yohn
Assyrian Christians Reported Killed in Iraq Clashes
In Bachad Iraq August 18 AP reports a violent clash between Kurdish forces and Assyrian Christians leaves 315 bodies found in Simel and about 300 more discovered across Ducok area. The violence follows Kurdish raids on Assyrian communes amid regional tensions with Ear the Traq forces.
Vines Loses to Shields in Newport Semi Final
Ellsworth Vines, national champion, was outplayed by Frank Shields in straight sets in the Newport semi final. Shields won 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 to advance, with Vines unable to mount a comeback in the third set.
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Vines
Shields
Newport
R. E
Ellsworth Vines
Navions Temas
Frank KK
Gawide
Puentul Nea
Newport Ca
MOMS
Three Ways to Obtain the Blue Eagle Under NRA Rules
The Frederick Post Office, for the Post Office Department, explains three NRA compliant paths for employers not yet under codes. Sign the re employment agreement and mail to the District Commerce Office. If code provisions are allowed, submit compliance with the code endorsement to enter on the honor roll.
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Betay
Frederick
Post Office Department
Thomas S Hammond
NRA
Lst
Department of Commerce
Norfolk
Ostmaster
NEA Biua
Praderi
Chamber of Commerce
Vetewrees
Johnson warns auto makers no exceptions made
Washington August 1 AP President Roosevelt recovery program focused on steel coal and iron after a large auto show without Henry Ford present Johnson pledged no exceptions for any manufacturer and indicated possible disciplinary powers and federal licensing if needed He noted wage and hours disputes among steel workers and planned further talks to bring steel and coal into NRA membership by tomorrow night Senator Shaw Minnesotan Republican denounced the NRA calling it weird and revolutionary and warned it could hinder business progress
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Washington
Roosevelt
Henry Ford
Hugh
Johnson
Steel
NRA
Shaw
Minnesota
Medora Mantz Wins Archery Prize at Chicago Expo
Miss Medora Mantz of Rock Lodge Braddock Heights won the ladies archery prize at the Century of Progress exposition in Chicago. She was Maryland’s sole entrant and has gained recognition as an archery expert.
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Reneleef Tadew
Frank Mantz
Rock Lodge
Braddock Heights
Medora Manis
Century of Progress
Chicago
Mise Mantz
Maryland
Ten Indicted in Horse Doping Plot
Ten race horse owners managers and employees were indicted by the Federal grand jury in Chicago on narcotic law violations for doping horses. Among the defendants are A. D. Maroni owner. Jack Howard manager of a stable owned by his wife. Ben Creech manager for another wife owned stable. Indictments followed government investigations.
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Chicago
Warnete Sod
Grams
A. ~d. Maroni
Jack Howard
Ben Creech
Striking Crew Ties Up Baltimore Ship for Demands
A nine man striking crew signed hours earlier dropped both bow anchors of the 5.8 Diamond Cement at Port Covington and vowed to keep the vessel in port until pay rose from 35 to 9a a month. Police arrested four for disorderly conduct as the stalemate continued.
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Baltimore
Diamond Cement
Port Covington
Ee Ie
Inaugurate Trade Talks Next Week Washington Plans
Washington August 16 AP The Roosevelt program aims to spark reciprocal tariff discussions with Colombia and the United States. Salvation Army services unfold at headquarters with interdenominational meetings and local speakers. divisional officers from Baltimore prepare lectures and chart talks for the series as a tent was secured by Salvation Army commander Cape Tah GAINATS Lic. ca from Baltimore headquarters.
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Washington
President Rossees
United States
Colombia
Cnied
Salvation Army Services
Gospe
Saaton Army
Baltimers
Senpewat
Wil
Capetah Gainats
Saahon
Histom
Baltimore
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Sing Sing
S Rtet
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Marion
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Willard
Morgantown Territory
Gouchmsus Moyea
T. Grifffin
College Park
Mr. Griffin
Steghug Hagtle Crane
Griffin
Ares
Coast Guard
Delaware
Wen
Emil Carbagh
Economist
BOL
Commerce
Roper
Johnson, Meads
NEA
Mary Rumsey
CAB
Rumsey
Central Statistical Board
Ogburt
Oburn
Osburn
Princeton
Columbia
American Sociological Society
American Statistical Association
War Labor Board
Semineto
Hoover
NEA Servict, Inc
Hazelton, PA
Toon
Citizens Military Training Camp
Mudie Street
Lenis
Prederick Street
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104Th Photographic Corps
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Self
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