17 Feb 1936
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1936
Page
1
Weather reports note rising streams after a weekend storm causing widespread snow melt. Heavy runoff floods roads and threatens basements in Monocacy and Potomac areas. Plows extend operations as counties brace for rapid thaw and deteriorating travel conditions.
A veteran social worker credits trained staff and church programs with preventing chaos in a relief operation. The report notes church responsibility, morale, and oversight by Major Marshall as factors shaping the response amid strained resources. Luncheon attendees included Rev. E. Bright, Rev. J. Fife, and many others.
Community peace initiatives appear in school schedules this week with an international poster contest and related youth activities. Local groups organize teach in sessions and community outreach to highlight nonviolence and intercultural cooperation.
Bailiffs Named As February Term Convenes This Morning. Grand jury selections and summonses were issued for the February term with 325 cases on the docket and 44 set for trial. Names listed include Robert Snows and Charles MicHenge as grand jury members.
The British forces request funds from Parliament for special measures linked to Traforthiepiains and related threats. Officials outline the need for emergency support to address imminent dangers and bolster security operations.
Reported by The Reserve Presses describes reduced flood fears on the Potomac as weather improves. The piece notes no general ice formation across the river and lists casualties from ice-related incidents, including Patrolman Arthur Waite of Baltimore who died from head injuries after a fall on the ice, and Bishoff of Arburns. Netchaff died later from pneumonia following an ice fall.
A wave of buying hit the market with large blocks changing hands at fractional prices, trading activity showing a rush to acquire power issues. Traders reported rapid price moves as quotes fluctuated and market rooms debated the force behind the upsurge.
Py Gov announced to the ALTE arch March 1 mice ann.
A fragmentary note records a $150 profit and a transfer arrangement to Springs Foundation. The text mentions weather, a home for aged and a party or meeting with references to Fees and admissions, but many words are garbled. The item reads as a brief financial and logistical note from an old page.
Italian troops rout Ethiopian units in rough terrain near Amba Aradam. Ras Tafari's forces suffer heavy losses with thousands killed and wounded while Italian casualties are reported as lighter. The engagement ends with Italians advancing toward the Ethiopian positions and planting their tricolor at key peaks.
The readable text shows a brief weather note with numeric values and a time stamp but lacks clear location or forecast details to form a complete summary.
The Supreme Court upholds the right of the Tennessee Valley Authority to dispose of electricity generated at Wilson Dam. Justices debate whether sale of surplus power, produced beyond government needs, complies with constitutional powers. Majority view supports disposals as a national defense and navigational improvement, with dissents questioning the method.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions injuries and a fatal outcome linked to Rome. The readable items indicate a fatality and references to injuries but lack clear names, dates, or organizations to specify further details.
The court heard bank statements as evidence after preliminaries. The proceedings proceeded with Emory L. Cobtor involved as lead, and the case twice returned to the Court for ruling.
Norris Happy of Nebraska signals support for today’s proposed TVA bill creating the authority. Senator Ge Messter voices concern as constitutional questions loom over the act and its powers.
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