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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1933
Page
10
A lengthy dispatch from Aug 17 reports police actions across the United States in a broad drive against crime. Incidents include officer gunfire in Arkansas, murder trials in Chicago, a kidnapping pursuit in Dallas, and a string of robberies and homicides in multiple locales. Notable cases touch on the Under Mull gang, the murder of James Palermo in New York and gun violence in Ripley West Virginia, with arrests and trials ongoing.
Rain continued to bring the monthly total to 2.77 inches, keeping pace with normal precipitation. Showers on Wednesday night and Thursday night aided crops, with corn yields reportedly saved in some areas. Temperatures near normal with a 68 degree low, 84 high, and east to mid Atlantic showers. The Presbyterian church held its annual Sunday school picnic at Braddock Heights with a large turnout and a fine supper after a 3 pm departure and 7 pm return.
Counties face pressure at the Baltimore stand amid rural sections seeking influence. Officials weigh strategy as local governments push for clearer funding and representation in regional talks.
Ocean City Md Aug 17 Baltimore City charged with slack of cooperation and sympathy toward Maryland counties at a meeting of county commissioners to form a state wide organization. Western Shore and Eastern Shore members to appoint a committee to plan the new body. Former State Senator J H C Legg urged resistance to encroachment on county rights. Local officials attended from Frederick after traveling Wednesday. invitation lacked clarity on meeting purpose.
Police Captain William F. Stein conducted an inquiry to determine if telephor booths or penny weighing machines had been robbed recently. No robberies were found in the past few days.
Police traced a theft ring from Bugsvstown with an arrested man in Hagerstown. Detectives reported a complete set of break in gear tied to stealing penny weighing machines and robbing telephone booths. Despite leads, investigators found no verifiable confession or clear motive.
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