Hope Favors Resumption Of Laporte Sewer Work
Glens Falls Indemnity Company awaiting word on Laporte Construction contract status as city considers restarting the sewer project. About 29 percent of the $234,215.75 job remains, mainly house connections. Work would resume under the bonding firm, possibly with a contractor named by the city.
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Baltimore Woman Wins 7500 Suit Against City
Annapolis Jan 20 AP The Court of Appeals upheld a 7500 judgment against Baltimore Mayor and City Council for injuries to Mrs Thompson in an automobile crash on Eager Street Bridge over Pennsylvania Railroad tracks and Jones Falls Valley. The center girder blocked the avenue, and foggy night conditions contributed to the collision.
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Jones Falls Valley
Stocks Rally From One To Three Points
New York stocks rose 2 to 3 points with motors steels rubbers and specialties leading The market opened on a brighter note helped by favorable labor news but slowed as the President delivered his inaugural address Leading issues held near their highs by the fourth hour and the President's speech appeared not to move the market The pound sterling opened at 4.907 dollars, down one sixteenth cent.
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Wall Street
Sitdown Strike Shuts Kel ly-Springfield Tire Plant
A sitdown strike at the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company plant in Cumberland halts production with about 1,200 workers idle after a 11 PM shift. Gates locked, 300 to 400 workers remain inside. plant closed until further notice. Company police prevent outsiders from delivering food as officials and Local No. 268 discuss no settlement plan.
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United Rubber Workers of America
Bricks Used to Force Writ Service in Frederick Home
A writ of replevin for furniture valued about 400 dollars was temporarily blocked Tuesday afternoon when Mrs. Myrtle Swomley used a door opening and broken glass to gain access to her husband Daniel Swomley’s Frederick home at 203 Washington Street. She subsequently had the furniture removed after entry was gained through a broken window. Swomley and his wife have been living there pending divorce, and Mrs. Swomley has moved to 227 East Second Street with their four minor children aged 9 to 19. Constable Guy Anders served the writ with Mrs. Swomley’s mother acting as bondsman. In a separate case, Herbert Price of Brunswick was found guilty of non support of his four minor children and given a suspended three month sentence with a $4 weekly payment to his former wife.
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Myrtle M. Swomley
Guy Anders
Hi Wo
Herbert Price
Brunswick
Peoples Court
Patrick M. Schnauffer
House of Correction
Netle Price
Handcuffed Michigan trooper found slain near mailbox
Michigan State Trooper Richards F. Hammond was abducted by two gunmen near Monroe. After a chase, Benoit overpowered Hammond and sped away. Hammond's body, handcuffed to a rural mailbox, was later found. more than 200 officers hunted for the other suspect, Alcide Benoit, alias Joe La Rue, as investigations extended across Michigan Indiana and Ohio.
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Indiana
Ohio
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Frenchy” Benoit
Joe la Rue
Dlighigain
Hammond
Sam Simons
Fred Wiliams
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Toledo
Benolt
Simons
John Smith
Mike Delberto
Flint
Erie
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Simont
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Motors Strike Closes Two Baltimore Plants
Baltimore January 20 AP The General Motors strike in Michigan caused immediate effects here as Fisher Body and Chevrolet plants halted operations due to material shortages and about 2400 workers began leaving. Officials said both shops would be closed tonight and tomorrow for an indefinite period amid nationwide labor action. A mass meeting of workers voted to demonstrate dissatisfaction with conditions and preference to remain nonunion, amid final arrangements for a stand by in Washington unless federal action ends the auto strike.
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General Motors
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Fisher Body
Chevrolet
Atage
Washington
Valley Bank Elects Directors for Coming Year
Valley Savings Bank of Middletown elected directors at the annual stockholders meeting. Elected were C Upton Grossnickle John W Holter William J Kepler J Floyd Lavell Charles F Main Samuel B E Mel Bride Albert C Miller Antw Os L Romeberg Clarence D Koople Joseph L Routrahn Milton V Summers Upton W Groeenickle. Officers elected were President William Hamalt Nepley Vice President C Upton Groeenickle Executive Vice President Howard Gross Cashier Sarl M Kepler.
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Valley Savings Bank of Middletown
C. Upton Grossnickle
John W. Holter
William J. Kepler
J. Floyd Lavell
Charles F. Main
Samuel BE
Mel Bride
Albert C. Miller
Antiws L.romeberg
Clarence D. Koople
Joseph L. Routrahn
Milton V. Summers
Upton W. Groeenickle
Wil Hamat
Nepley
C. Upton Groeenickle
Howard Gross
Sarl M. Kepler
Pope Pius Condition Deteriorates Amid Worsening Health
Vatican City reports Pope Pius XII in worse condition with intermittent pains in swollen legs, weakening heart, and breathing difficulties. Doctors say recovery uncertain but two hopeful signs emerged as Dr A M Miloni stayed through dawn, attempting to stabilize the Holy Father.
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Garrett County Lake Project Advances in 1997 Plans
State Forester F. W. Besley announced construction of a dam seven miles north of Oakland on Herrington Creek to form a lake in Garrett County. The project aims to create a flood control and recreation lake as part of the State Department of Forestry and CCC plans.
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Weather Record Precipitation and Temperatures Report
Precipitation ended at 7 a m today at 0.32 inch. January to date shows 0 inches, normal January precipitation 2.20 inches. Actual January 1936 5.09 inches. High temperature yesterday ... low last night around 16. Sunset today 7:00 p m. Sunrise tomorrow 1:27 a m. Moon rises tomorrow 12:49 p m. Moon sets tomorrow 2:28 a m.
Reading the Constitution Debates Through Founders’ Lens
Washington January 20 1937 President Roosevelts bid to curb Supreme Court power prompts critics to invoke the framers. Irving Brant argues Madison and Hamilton shaped commerce limits, while Brandeis and CarDOza dissenters are cited. The piece notes the American Liberty League declined to debate the issue and urges readers to study the constitutional debates themselves.
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Brant
James Wilson
Pennsylvania
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Hiss
Washington Tater
Supreme Court
Seven-Foot Wall of Water Over U S Route
Hazelton Indiana January 20 a seven foot wall of water poured over United States highway 41 inundating thousands of acres in southern Knox county as flood waters of White River breached the Plass ditch levee a half mile north of Decker. Workmen and volunteers battled to shore up levees and plug widening breaks with straw bales and sandbags as the swollen river rose inch by inch threatening farms and a new bridge over White River.
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Decker
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Nerea
Roosevelt Reaffirms Battle Against Injustice in Second Inaugural
President Franklin D. Roosevelt pledges renewed effort to lift the poor from “the pall of disaster” as he begins his second term. He vows to use social justice tools to build a lasting structure for future generations, stressing patience, humility, and guiding light.
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Emergency Fund Use Told By Commissioners
County commissioners disclosed the emergency fund spent 8319.78 of 10000 last year after the State Industrial Accident Commission override. The liability for FE Roy Nikirk's injury case totals 7250 plus 65 costs and 200 attorney fees, with 1092.83 added to Sheriff Roy Wilner due to expense shortfalls.
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Seven Prisoners Are Paroled By Gov Nice
Annapolis Jan 20 paroled by Gov Nice seven prisoners and pardoned a former convict all effective immediately Nevin W Crouse had been sentenced in Carroll county for embezzlement to House of Correction and citizenship restored after term completed. Classes and inauguration events at Hood College featured in the morning itinerary with students and faculty joining a Yeomen of the Guard performance.
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Grove
Harry W. Nice
Nevin W. Crouse
Carroll County Breuit
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Russes
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Misa Charlotte Smith
Frederick
Yeoman
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