Frigid December Weather Braces Monocacy Town
A severe early winter blast grips the county with record lows in December since 1917. Residents walk frozen rivers and creeks turn into skating venues while thermometers dip to single digits. Officials warn of unsafe ice on the Monocacy River as clear skies and high barometers forecast continued cold until a mild spell returns.
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Aleport
Frederick
ilx
mercury
Carrell creek
Monocracy
Seok
Fredericks Junction
Selo
Middletown-Jeffersson
Outbreaks in Argentine Cities Kill Several Officials
In Argentina's unrest a government summary reports 20 deaths and 106 injuries in affected areas. Authorities conducted a roundup yielding 300 to 590 arrests as part of suppressing the uprising. Most detainees were soldiers from Rosaria. In Santa Fe two women faced nonparson decisions in March.
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Bassos Aires
Dez
Argentina
Rosaria da pocchem Argentina
Sante Fe
thiries
Sunder
Weather summary with December precipitation figures
Fragmentary weather note reports December precipitation amounts and temperatures. It cites 1932 and 1933 data, mentions a high reading around 26 degrees and a low near 19, with moon and sunset times. details are garbled.
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wea
Infant Brain Operation Reported Successful at Hopkins
AP dispatch from Baltimore states a brain operation on an infant by Dr Walter Dandy at Johns Hopkins Hospital was completed and the child's condition was reported as good. Officials said the obstruction causing hydrocephalus was removed though ultimate outcome remains undetermined. The patient is the child of Mr and Mrs W W Tramms of Houston Texas who already have another child with the same disease.
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Balimore
te bubesia
dJobos Hopkins Hospital
pry
the Godom
Walter Dandy
eminem
Houston
Texas
Sue
Bir
Mes W. W. Tramm wUsion
Intensive Silver Drive Initiated by Senators
Washington reports a 29 December AP sweep with 27 senators backing a push for free unlimited coinage of old gold and silver. The bipartisan conference led by Democrat Len Wheeler of Montana adopted a resolution urging dimetalism and a legal ratio for coinage.
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Washington
Farmer Labor
Leni Wheeler
Montana
lew
Maryland Publishing Co faces suit over political newspaper
In Roecagile Maryland AP report Dec 29 Suitt seeks court time for a hearing over a bid to divest the Maryland Publishing Co. The case centers on The Maryland News published at Silver Springs by J. W. Coffman and Major E Brooke Les owner and editor of Takoma News, with Colman holding stock in the company.
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Roecagile
Maryland Publshing Company
Maryland News
Silver Springs
Wes
Jehan W. Coffman
Takoma Park
Takoma News
E. Brooke Les
Colman
Markets Weary and Brighter Vistas In Year End Trading
New York markets opened weak amid fading year end tax selling, despite brighter new fear vistas. Sterling started at 3.08 dollars as investors weighed volatility and currency shifts in a cautious trading session.
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New York
Cali
Hills Set Aside For Coasting By Children Tonight
Hills are set aside for sledding tonight under police supervision from 7 to about 9 30. Chief William F Steiner designated safe sections in the city for children of various ages to coast on snow covered streets. Police will station officers at Bentz and Church streets Seventh and Chapel and East South and Carroll to supervise.
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William F. Steiner
Po- Nee
creom
Carroll street
Fas
Carroll streets
Carol
Bentz street
East Seventh street
Bentz
Church streets
Seventh street
Chapel Aller
East South
France Sets Import Quotas Tightening Trade Controls
Paris announces a three part weapon by tight import restrictions. Three quarters of quotas favor French exports. Agricultural quotas for early 1934 impose heavier restrictions and new license taxes on pears and apples. Shares for each country to be specified later.
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Paris
United States
Standard Leadership Training School Here
A three week program titled Standerd Leadership Training School for Frederick and vicinity starts January 9 at Calvary Methodist church. Courses include “All of the Pupils” by Mrs. Mabel Eaton Stewart and “The New” by Rev. Raspa Tabor, for teachers, workers, pastors and parents.
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Frederick and vicinity
Calvary Methodistal church
Marzj T and
Delaware Courci
Relgious Balleztieon
A. 3. Trater
chaiman
Pups
Mirs
Mabel Eaton Stewart
Hood College
Raspa Tabor
the
Zion
Lutheran Church
Middetown
Direct aid request tops $100 million in emergency plan
A report notes an emergency program seeks $100 million in direct aid, with a further $100 million possibly needed from federal works administration to stabilize operations amid the crisis. The language reflects urgent calls for funding and coordination between agencies to address the disruption.
Miss Bertha Cobientz and Vernon Adam Married
Miss Bertha Frances Cobientz of Middletons wed Vernon Adam in a Christ Reformed church ceremony conducted by Rev. John S. Adam. Attended by family and a few friends, the couple plans a weeklong wedding trip to Indiana and other nearby states.
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Bertha Frances Cobientz
Middletons
Vernon Adam
John S. Adam
D Perry Cob- Jentz
Calvin Aha
Indiana
New Year Holiday Reflections and Court Hearing Notes
City readies for New Year double holiday as banks and post office observe limited hours. Habeas corpus hearing for Luther Jackson continues with no witness names yet, while a stabbing case in Frederick County lacks reliable eyewitness testimony. Religious services and watch night prayers mark the end of 1933 and welcome 1934 amid optimism and ongoing investigations.
Anti Hoarding Order Directed at Big Fello w
Washington December twenty ninth AP Secretary Morgenthau announced a new anti hoarding order targeting major holders and urged small holders to turn in gold. He said the drive aims to end year with several million dollars in hand and that the Treasury would decide on calling in gold held by Federal Reserve banks. He noted the goal is to curb private hoarding while the big leader remains a focus, with limited discussion on broader actions.
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Washington
Acti
Morgenthau
denks
Morgenthau wimen
buscess
Christmas And Winter Weather Business Boons
New York December 29 AP reports the post holiday business surge continues as fresh merchandise demand grows. The weekly trade review highlights brisk activity in various districts driven by winter weather and renewed consumer buying.
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New York
Dan and
Bradat
Banks' Code Imposes New Fees On Frederick Banks
Frederick banks will on January 1 enforce a bankers code providing mandatory regulations and service charges across the region. The Maryland Group 7 banks will analyze each account, set minimum monthly charges for low balances, apply fees for checks and cashing, and limit hours of operation while standardizing interest rules and mortgage preparation costs under the National Recovery Act plan.
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Frederick
bankers’ code of fate
United States
aame
Maryland Bankers’ Association
Carroll
Howard
Montgomery
Frederick fearme House Association
Maryland
Roosevelt backs Johnson in California bid for renomination
Democratic sources say President Roosevelt will urge California Democrats to unite behind Senator Hiram Johnson for reelection, aiming to topple Johnson’s Republican Progressive rival. The piece notes shifts in party alignments and mentions other 1933 senatorial contests while touching on TVA power and navy funding gains.
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DUTCHER
Washington
Roosevelt
Hiram Johnson
California
White House
Johnson
Hoover
Republican party
Cutting
New Mexico
LaFollone
Wisconsin
aso uD
Boy, 14, Injured by Gunshot At Frederick Home
Delmas Schroyer aged 14 of 31 Hamilton Avenue was taken to Frederick City Hospital after a shotgun accident caused a wound to his right arm. The incident occurred around 7:36 this morning. Circumstances and exact shooter unknown. He is the son of Ray Schrover.
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Delmas Schroyer
Hamilton avenue
Frederick City
Ray Schrover
Slaying of Kidnapped Boy Tied to Rovert Wiles Case
A 49 year old jobless mechanic and overseas veteran Rovert Wiles is linked to the death of 13 year old Herbert at a deserted farmhouse in South Carolina. Police say Wiles admitted involvement in the abduction arranged by the victim's father’s former associate.
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Rovert EB
Wiles raboves
South Caranthas
Herbert
Wies
pai
Severe cold gripping the East with Frostburg in its grip
A bitter cold spell continues to grip the eastern United States with lingering freezing temperatures and frost warnings. Frostburg reports subfreezing conditions as schools delay openings and residents huddle indoors amid icy winds and scattered snow.
Record Cold Grips Maryland and Northeast Regions
Maryland endured a severe cold snap with record low temperatures across the state. Baltimore logged its coldest December night in 14 years. Boston set a new all time low. Washington and New York reported subzero readings while eastern shores and Cumberland faced extreme chill and wind.
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Associated Pree
Salisbury
aun
Maryland
Cumberland
Presburg
mercury
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