Five Inch Snow Closes Roads Amid Nine Foot Drifts
Five inch snowfall with northeast winds produced drifts up to nine feet, blocking roads around Ridgeville, Burkittsville, and Montevue. State plows worked overnight. several routes opened by noon though re drifting feared. Trolleys cleared Braddock Mountain obstacles. airport drift exceeded five feet. Washington area reports show intermittent snow with cold temperatures.
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Ridgeville
Burkittsville
H. and F. Railway
Braddock Mountain
Thurmont
Montevue
Thomas M. Linthicum
Roads Bureau
Frederick
Rockville
Jefferson and
Liberty Road
Walkersville
Keymar
Ridge Road
Westminster-Mt. Alry-Henderson's Corner
Licksville-Dickerson
Harpers Ferry
Steiner
Hauptmann on Trial Testimony Says He Was at Home Making Music
During the Lindbergh ransom payment, Bruno Hauptmann allegedly stayed home making music, defense witness Hans Kloppenburg testified in Flemington New Jersey. The remark aimed to cast doubt on Hauptmann's involvement in the kidnapping.
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Bruno Hauptmann
Hans Kloppenburg
Flemington, N. J
Budget Hearings Begin On Maryland Governor Nice Budget
Annapolis Feb 6 The Maryland legislature opened scrutiny of Gov Harry W Nice 1936 1937 budget totaling about 61 million with Democratic leaders cautious yet optimistic noting the bill runs over 200 pages and touches every department. Committee hearings will continue daily as leaders study the figures before reporting.
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Annapolis
Harry W. Nice
J. Allan Coad
St. Mary's
Senate Finance Committee
House Ways and Means Committee
Oxford Movement Meet Opens at Key Hotel in February
A regional three day gathering for adherents of the Oxford Movement will convene at the Francis Scott Key hotel from February 21 to 24. About 200 participants from various denominations are expected, with local organizers H B Brown and A L Baldwin of Washington in charge. Invitations ready for a house party format, with dinner on February 21 and departure after lunch on February 24.
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Oxford Movement
Francis Scott Key
Wall
H. B. Brown
A. L. Baldwin
Washington
Frederick County Board of Education Meets Amid Budget Worries
Frederick County Board of Education met at the Court House to discuss school finances and property improvements. The group warned that Governor Nice’s budget cuts emergency funds for 1936 37 reducing Frederick County’s funds by about 15 400 annually for two years, threatening the current program.
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Frederick County
Frederick Coun Ity
Frederick County Board of Education
Eugene W. Pruitt
Maryland Legiislature
Board of Education
North Market Street
Thurmont High School
A E. Pusher
C. Kefauver
Euwin F Obler
Pruitt
New Market
Helen J. Woodley
Western Maryland commissioners convene for parley
Western Maryland county boards meet at the Francis Scott Key hotel forming a Western Shore group. Twenty two representatives from Frederick, Washington and Allegany attend. snow blocked others from arriving. Topics include statewide real estate reassessment and road transfer to counties with plans to elect officers.
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Maryland
Frederick
Washington
Allegany
Francis Scott Key
Carroll
Howard
Montgomery
Harford
E. Austin James
Frederick County Board
Frederick County Board of Commissioners
Abraham H. Derr
A. Grant Hooper
Jesse I. Renner
Archley R. Molesworth
Mr. James
R. Bruce Murdoch
Alfred W. Gaver
J. E Dempster
State Roads Commission
Supervisor of Assessments
Western Shore
State Tax Commission
Plans Elimination of Holding Companies
Washington February 6 AP Legislation advancing President Roosevelts utilities plan proposes eliminating holding companies. Rayburn Democrat Texas chair of the House Interstate Commerce Committee introduced the measure. Henry P Bridges Woodmont Rod and Gun Club secretary treasurer, fully recovered from a hunting accident that cost his left hand and has returned to work in Berkeley Springs West Virginia. The Woodmont Club remains closed until March 1.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Charman Rayburn
Texas
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Henry P Bridges
Woodmont Rod and Gun Club
Johnson City
Tenn
Berkeley Springs
W Va
Woodmont Club
Burkinsville Bus Driver Salary Increase Approved
The board approved a $190 monthly raise for Guy Fisher, driver of the Slate Will bus on the Gis House pike, effective January 1, bringing annual pay to $63,173. Burkinsville reports also note a driver fatigue from 30 extra miles daily and schedule planning for school tests across the county.
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Pruitt
Newaiate
Maurice
Burkinsvle
Guy Fisher
Irman Bipes
North Market Street
Henry Fitzugh
State Board of Education
Frances Horine
Jefferson
Mss Biggs
Aloit
Brunswick
E.rexton
Hauptmann Case Seeks Link Between Fisch and Ransom
In Flemington New Jersey February AP reports Hauptmann defense seeks to prove Isador Fisch held the Lindbergh ransom notes. The defense argues Fisch showed gold notes in 1933 while attempting to question a Bronx taxi driver about Bruchmann. The court delayed ruling pending proof the money Fisch allegedly displayed was the ransom.
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Flemington
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Isador Fisch
Pusch
Oscar John Bruchmann
Bronx
Fisch
Edward J. Reilly
David T. Wilentz
Bruchmann
Wilent2
Reilly
Hauptmann
Thomas W. Trenchard
Earler
Uint Fitch
Dissension Rends Labor Board In Auto Code Battle
Washington reports an upheaval at the National Labor Relations Board as resignations mount amid White House pressure over the NRA automobile code. The piece details a clash among labor and industry, the Wolman and other boards, and efforts to enforce Section 7 in autos and steel, with the White House aiming to curb strikes in key recovery sectors.
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Labor Board
Washington
New Deal
National Labor Relations Board
White House
National Industrial Recovery Board
Roosevelt
Organized Labor
NRA
NIRA
Automobile and Steel
A. F. of L
NLRB
Lea Wolman
Automobile Board
Steel Board
Francis Biddle
Automobile Feld
Auto Workers
Jennings
Newspaper Industrial Board
Supreme Court
T A. Roosevelt
Donald Richberg Hand
la Sigs
Borrd
Miss Perkins
Richberg
Congress
Hillman
Marshall
Hamilton
Henderson
Smith
Recovery Board
Wolman Board
Isidor Lubin
Rade
Clay Williams
A. D. Whiteside
Green
WilNams
Auto Unien
NEA Service, Inc
Snowfall sweeps Maryland with varying depths
The Associated Press reports Maryland faced widespread snow with depths from seven tenths of an inch in Annapolis to five inches in Western Maryland. Night snow eased in some areas but traffic remained impacted on the Eastern Shore, while Baltimore and western counties saw clearing. Temperatures fell from 33 to 12 degrees across the state, with Annapolis at 16 degrees.
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Associated Press
Maryland
Annapolis
Oveit
Salisbury
Baltimore
Hagerstown
Market Ends With More Declines Than Gains
New York trading day shows mixed price trends with more declines than advances as investors await the gold decision. Power production data weaken sentiment and steel outlook remains cautious. The pound opens at 4.881 dollars and currency markets note renewed 1 percent activity.
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New York
Winchester Chamber elects Wilbur M Krise president
Wilbur M Krise formerly of Frederick now superintendent of the power organization at Winchester Virginia has been elected president of the Winchester Chamber of Commerce succeeding Dr C R Anderson Batteries are sometimes misinstalled when the ammeter reads large with lights on and the small ion switch off the battery should be reversed.
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Winchester Chamber
Wilbur M. Krise
Frederick
Wincheter
Chamber of Commerce
C. R. Anderson
Mrs Baker Named Honorary President At Home For Aged
At Tuesday’s board meeting of the Home for the Aged Mrs Joseph D Baker was elected honorary president for life after 29 years as president Mrs R E Delaplaine was chosen to succeed her as president Unanimous vote also re elected Mrs W Crawford Johnson as vice president and Mrs Einest Hellinstein as treasurer Other board members include Miss Nebdig Miss Mary G Maulsby and Mrs Peters new members Mrs Orth and Mrs Baker also joined the board
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Board of Managers of the Home For the Aged
Joseph D. Baker
Ilfe
R. E. Delaplaine
Baker
Grace Neldlg
Gerrit Peters
Einest Hellinstein
Johnson
Charles B Tran
Henri L. G . Kieffer
Helfenstein
Mathan J. Sivingland
William R. deLashmut
Charles Sifford
Nebdig
Delaplaine
Mary G. Maulsby
R. M. Ran
Samuel E. Brown
Edgar H. McBride
Robert E Clapp
Francis W. Watlker
Lewis R. Derizhaugh
Peters
Jewetl Orth
Holmes DD. Baker
Orth
Democrats Seek to Defeat Relief Bill in Senate Vote
In Washington on February 6, Democrats failed to stop the administration's $4.88 billion work relief plan, after a 10-10 tie in the Senate Appropriations Committee over a substitute $2 billion dole. The measure had earlier been adopted by a 9-8 vote.
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Washington
Senate
Proclamation of Emergency If ULL Loses
Washington reports outline plan for a presidential proclamation declaring a national emergency to mobilize sweeping powers. The move would follow Supreme Court ruling on gold clauses, with emergency restrictions aimed at stabilizing markets pending legislative remedies. Roosevelt said he had not discussed stock exchange closings and would not comment until the decision is public.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Graft Charged High Navy Man
A House Military Affairs committee urged action on a high ranking navy officer accused of trying to obtain a $1500 monthly retainer from an airplane firm seeking Navy contracts. The officer acknowledged offering consulting services for $1500 plus daily expenses and $100 per day worked.
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Washington
Navy
McSwain
South Carolina
House Military Affairs Committee
Sabe
Military Committee
Clashes of Miners Put 4 in Hospitals
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on February 6 four miners were hospitalized after clashes between striking United Mine Workers and pickets at multiple Luzerne County coal sites. Police said disorders occurred as workers moved to the pits, including an incident where UMWA members drove an automobile through a line of pickets, injuring one person.
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Wilkes Thirre
Fed 6
Luzerne County
Pennsylvania
Glen Alden Coal Company
United Mine Workers
Weather Today Ledger Snapshot
Precipitation for 24 hours ending at 7 A M shows five inches of unmelted snow. February to date precipitation and normal February figures are listed alongside past year comparisons. Yesterday’s high was 30 and tonight’s low expected around 14 with tomorrow’s sunset near 5:36 P M and moonrise at 3:19 A M.
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AZ Weh
Tomomrow
Tomonon
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Marryland Court of Appeals
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Board of Edu
Cation
Commissioners OF Western MD
Shoebox
Bruno Richard Hauntmann
Isador Fisth
Paul Sjostrom
New Jersey
Louis Kubler
Frank A. Reilly
Charles A T Lindbergh, Jr
Salen
Anne Morrow Lindlereh
Betty Gow
Sam Streppone
Radio Red
Toni Ft
Villaim
Mary
Prank EL. Stoner
East Second Street
By Rodney Dutcher
Wolman
B. Green
Perkins
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Mechanics’ Education Society
Associated Automo
Mrs. Baker
Home For
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