Shoppers Enter Home Stretch of Christmas Rush
Christmas shopping surges as Frederick residents cram stores, post office, and tree lots with last minute gifts. Weather hints at a white Christmas unlikely, while post office handles record card and parcel volumes and holiday schedules signal a brief economic lull before Monday. Police and relief workers mobilize to distribute baskets and greens to ensure all homes have a Christmas dinner.
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Potter Tiss Parson
Lloyd C. Culler
Tomotrox
Reecembled & Frocery Store
Austrian cabinet cuts food prices to curb personal crisis
Vienna reports the Austrian cabinet orders price reductions for staple foods milk sugar and coffee to ease an economic strain deemed a major factor in rising self harm rates. The move includes actions across sectors as newspapers note the impact on daily life amid social unrest and rising concern over antisemitism and refugee inquiries.
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Vienna
Sure
Micki
Germany
Washington WPA crisis threat in funding dispute
Washington December 23 AP A reported ultimatum from Harry L Hopkins that he might resign as WPA administrator if he does not receive 750000 to carry the relief program through next June threatens to split the administration. One group backs Hopkins another pushes cutting relief to balance the budget. Hopkins seeks 759 million half again Roosevelt’s noted maximum while the President hedges on his own 500 million. He hints funds from other sources could supplement appropriations as Congress weighs relief needs and unemployment absorption into private industry.
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Washington
Dev
Harry L Hopekins
Works Project Administration
Congress
Hopkins
Roosevel
Conductor Fractures Pelvis After Freight Car Collision
William L. Comer, a Pennsylvania Railroad conductor, resides at 344 East Third Street, Hanover. He is reported resting comfortably at Hanover General Hospital after being thrown from the side of a freight car when an automobile crashed into it Monday night. The extent of his transfer to Frederick will be decided soon as investigators continue the probe. Meckley, driver of the car, stated he did not see the freight in time to stop. The crash left Meckley’s vehicle badly damaged and caused minor scratches to Comer’s hand.
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William L. Comer
Pennsylvania Railroad
Magman
East Third Street
Hanover
Mr. Comer
Frederick
Paul Meckley
Meckley
Farm Products Up Over Income One Year Ago
Washington reports Agriculture Department data showing farmers earned 711 million dollars in November from product sales, up from October and above November last year. Totals include 19 million in government payments, with receipts boosted by livestock and related products despite cotton and pastures declines.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Traders Lean To The Buying Side In Wall St
Traders leaned to the buying side in today’s Wall Street session with small fractional gains seen in select issues. The market showed selective strength as investors awaited developments on the auto industry unionization drive and broader economic cues amid light trading near year end.
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Wall St
New York
Senator Simron D Fess Dies in Washington Hotel
Former Ohio Senator Simron D Fess, 75, died of a heart attack in a Washington hotel room while seated on a bed and talking on the telephone. He served ten years in the House, two Senate terms, chaired the Republican National Committee, and gave the keynote in 1926 for Hoover’s nomination.
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Washington
Simron D Fess
Ohio
Fess
Alstoom
House
Senate
Republican National Committee
Herbert Hoover
Fens
Margaret L Walsh
Hint
Samuel Baker
Fresh clue fumbles Utah missing plane search
Spokane reports a turkey importer saw a plane near St George Utah, presumed to be Western Air Express transport missing since December 15 from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City. Officials later said the sighting was of a searching plane, not the missing craft, and the claim proved unfounded.
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Spokane
Waa
Utah
Idaho
Western Air Express
Lo Angeles
Salt Lake
St. George
Los Angelas
Turkey Hiver
M F Talley
Los Angeles
Goat farm operator leads bid to elevate goat rank
St Petersburg Florida December 93 AP Sam Tobe, operator of a goat farm leading a movement to elevate a goat to proper spray rank, says the effort was blocked by a popular conception. He argues the animal is practically colorless, one of the cleanest, with wool not harmed by hunting.
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St *Eersburg
Fin
AP Sam" Tobe
Street cleaners prepare for autumn season
City workers gear up for the fall cleaning program as crews resume maintenance duties across wards. Officials urge residents to keep streets clear and report hazardous debris to municipal services.
Postmen Stagger Under Record Christmas Mail
The New York postmaster notes extraordinary Christmas mail volume with clerks and carriers strained under the surge. Reports indicate nationwide mail handling challenges, with possible delays and staffing pressures extending through the holiday period.
Armistice Halts Civil War in China Near Nanking
Nanking December 23 AP A three day armistice ends hostilities in the Chinese civil war at the request of Chiang Kai shek and Dr Soong. Gusts of diplomacy follow a reported strategic victory by Nanking forces to rescue Chiang. Marshal Chang Hsueh liam and an envoy with communist ties are said to be negotiating as talks continue.
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Nanking
Dee
China
Chians Kai-Shek
TL V. Seong
Sianji
H. U H. Kung
Chiang
Marshal Chang
Pushih
Stens Province
Hin
Slanfu
Mme
Dr. Soona
Yangtse
Slanfu Oasials
Dr Soona
Candlelight Service at Calvary M. E. Church
A Christmas Eve candlelight service led by Rev. Dr. Benjamin W. Meeks at Calvary M. E. Church Thursday night at 11 o clock features a program with preludes, processional hymn, carols, offerings, and responsive readings. The service includes hymns such as We Three Kings and In the Weak Midwinter amid festive congregational participation.
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Calvary M. E
Benjamin W. Meeks
Gloria Tatri
Syne Gertpeat
Buckingham
Leecon
Mite
Thomas Ik O
Ryst
Oriment
Othe
Christina Elory
Barineil Farm News on Drought and Feed Preparation
In Barineil Missouri December reports describe farm conditions during a drought. Farmers report new methods for feeding livestock, including cutting hay and mixing grain, to improve fodder efficiency. Local readers note farm practice and risk management amid heat and scarce feed.
Dallas Whipp Escapes Jail Break Then Captured Again
News recounts Dallas Whipp’s escape from Frederick County Jail in Washington area with accomplices. He fled to Middletown and later was recaptured in Washington candy, after serving terms for robbery and burglary. Court records show multiple sentences and successive escapes tied to Hats Ho Coblontz and Braddock Hefshte incidents.
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Hats
Whipp
Washington
Robebery
Wagerstown
Cook
To and PF Mailway
Middletown
House of Correction
Christmas Dinner Planned for C. C. Boys
Christmas dinner is planned for the CO. Co boys with turkey dining and oysters for Montevue inmates. About thirty boys are expected to partake, while most of the others will remain at camp for the celebration. Plans include trimming and a dessert of ice cream and cake.
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CO. Co
Charles Honter
Hutier
Fareet
Montevue
Ruth King
Sher Roy Mi
Timate
Unclear historical note on vanished student at Arameas Teachers College
Fragmentary report describes an unnamed student disappearance linked to Arameas Teachers College in Cone area. Text mentions teachers, medals, and a pursuit related incident. Details are garbled and names are unreadable, making precise events and timing impossible to confirm.
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Sherefan
Arameas Teachers College
Cone Aay
State to Pay Out $200000 in Relief
Baltimore reports the state plans an early distribution of $250,000 in relief funds after disputes over the whiskey floor tax. About 3,500 relief recipients to receive payments before month end, with last distribution in September and funds held up by a constitutional challenge from Old Tyme Distillers.
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Baltimore
Ueemer
Reney Reef
Dmneph
C. McCurker
Siwe
Coune Mes
McCusker
J. Milton Patterson
Board of State Aid and Charities
Old Tyme Distillers, Inc
Cuban head seeks passport amid Cuban crisis
Cuban president Miguel Mariano Gomez fights to defend his position as the army advances and a push to oust him intensifies. Representative Cremata says Gomez’s supporters may resist ouster, while the president urges a personal appearance before the Senate Court and cabinet officials resign en masse.
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Wavang
Congress
Miguel Mariano Gomez
Cuba
Hadlo Cremata
Gomes
Senate Court of Vundice
Gomez
Cremata
House of Representatives
Hira
Dosmiko Mundas
Nen
Buenos Aires Inter-America
Kris Runs
Senate
Tie
Hie Eines
Salvation Army to Mix Food Baskets for Local Families
The Salvation Army plans to distribute Christmas food baskets to 150 to 200 families this week. Distribution begins at 2 pm at the Army Mead quarters on West Fifth Street, with tickets required. Baskets may be delivered to those unable to travel to headquarters. The event involves Adjutant Bernard C Mortis overseeing the effort, with baskets containing staple items such as flour, corn, pork, potatoes, cranberries, oranges, and apples, and includes two Christmas tree services.
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Salvation Army
Army
Mount
Airy
Thurmont
Athertytown
Lewistowm
Walkeraville
New Marvel Woodsboro Dame's
Catoregin
Mountetrdate
Middletoun
Bernard C Mortis
Welfare Board
Army Sill
Potomac Valley bill pushed to advance development plan
New effort in Congress advances a Potomac Valley development bill modeled after TVA style projects. Representative John F. Phin, a Democrat from Mississippi, seeks a $10.09 million appropriation to start PVA work under three administrators. President Roosevelt had previously opposed similar plans, warning against turning every major river project into a TVA scale venture.
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Waington
John FE. Phin
Althnugh
Ranke
Potomic
Miarybad
Randa
PVA
Dhasy Politak
Cheat Pulls
Potomac
Anc
Seston
Roosevelt
TVA
Anniversary of Dyter and Eliza Wachter at Bethel home
On their golden wedding anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Tyler recall 1886 snow depths and long trips to Bethel. Tyler drove 21 miles to meet his bride, and they were married at Rev. Kantner’s parsonage. They have a large family, and Mrs. Tyler learned to cook late in life. Tyler ran for Orphans Court judge in 1994 as a Democratic candidate.
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Mroo
Mra Beer
Dyter
Bethel
Eliza Wachter
Tyler
Rocky Springs
John Kantner
Ian
Jin
EU Lakob Mimmer
Dorchester Teachers Seek Restoration of Pay Cuts
Dorchester County teachers passed a resolution requesting restoration of pay cuts imposed in 1973. They urged including the full restoration in the 1937-38 budget.
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Cambridge
Dorcheater County
Emmor Nice
Weather Record Precipitation and Temperature Notes
Fragmented weather record notes precipitation figures for December and the year, including comparisons to normal values. Mentions December precipitation around 35 inches and actuals near 2.6 inches, with references to 1996 totals and daily temperature highs and lows. Includes garbled timing for moonrise and moonset.
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Tomorre
A. Om
Moon Ives
Moon Sete Tomorryys
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