Bitter Cold Grips Frederick County With Subzero Blasts
Frederick County endures a brutal cold wave with subzero lows across the region. Official readings include Frederick minus 5, Airport minus 6, and State Sanatorium near Sabillasville minus 11 percent below zero. The blizzard-like storm closes routes, halts some railroad service, and drives plow crews to clear drifted highways while residents face drifting snow and power line strain.
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Frederick
State
Sabillasville
Pennsylvania
Hanover
frorks Pa
Harmony Grove
McAleer
Woodsboro
Central Trust Case Argued In State Court
The Central Trust Company of Annapolis Maryland seeks double liability from stockholders in Howe and Carroll counties. The Frederick County Circuit Court appointed a receiver in 1931 and 1932 to collect liability, suing 160 stockholders in equity. Demurrers were overruled. appeal argues proper equity procedure versus remedy at law.
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Annapol
Maryland
Frederick county
Howe
Carroll
Court of Appeals
Frederick court
equity
Frederick
Ippelants
Want corporal punishment out Wootside Md January 23
A Woman's Club seeks repeal of a rule allowing school principals to punish students with a rubber hose. Reports say a boy alleged similar punishment, while Dr Edw Broome noted schools supervision and a discouraged incident. State police reported drivers cautious as roads near Cumberland began closing.
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H. J. Meserle
Edw. W. Broome
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Cumberland
Recovery Forces Retain Their Grip
Recovery forces held steady prices in New York trading on January 23 as rails, mines, and industry saw gains while some commodities lagged. Wheat and cotton improved, bonds and currencies moved moderately, and the market showed resilience amid mixed evidence from global factors.
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New York
Penang
indus
tao
Iran
PWA Audit Checks Projects In Frederick County
G F O Donnel a PWA author from Richmond examined records on oil sewerage and county school projects tied to PWA aid. He noted the Fred erick Hagerstown highway and school buildings at Paint of Rocks Catoc tin Furnace, with initial $52 500 sewer grant largely for engineering and survey work. The government approved 45 percent of an estimated 1 million cost and 5 percent was allocated, with further requisitions expected as work progresses.
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G. F. O'Donnel
PWA
Richmond
O'Donnel
Works Progress Administration
Frederick-Hagerstown
division of Federal Roads
PWwA
England’s eldest sons tradition since Queen Elizabeth’s reign
England has produced four eldest sons since Queen Elizabeth, namely Edward VII, George IV, Charles I, and Edward VIII.
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Elizabeth
Edward VIII
Edward VII
George IV
Charles I
British King Edward Dies as George V Remains in Westminster Hall
London mourns as King George V dies at 70 yesterday and his funeral procession travels through gray street avenues to Westminster Hall where the royal coffin lies in state. Edward VII and younger brothers accompany the cortege. the royal standard covers the catafalque while Yeomen of the Guard and Parliament members surround the scene. In Washington, debate swirls over Roosevelt bonus payments and potential cabinet reshuffles with Jesse Jones rumored as Treasury secretary while Morsenthau’s successor may serve as adviser.
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Wilson
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Testimonial Dinner At Western Maryland College Honors Alumni
A testimonial dinner for Western Maryland College alumni and friends was held in Westminster in the college dining room. Sponsored by the Westminster Civic Club, Baltimore attorney Robert Carman spoke among others including Charles Moylan Fred Tus Garrell Long and Jon Gorsuch in attendance.
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Westminster
Westminster Civic Club
Robert Carman
Baltimore
Charles E. Moylan
Fred Tus
Garrell Long
Harry Lauiruce
Bo HL Brown
Arnur Mali
Mary
Sam Gardnersourg
Jon Gorsuch
Favorable Comment On News-Post Year Book
A letter from James A. Robertson archivist at State Cine ony Hall of Records Antapai praises the News Post Year Book of 1936. He notes the publication is a great reference, well compiled, and convenient for desk use. He thanks the paper for sending it.
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Cine ony Hall of Records
Antapai
James A. Robertson
Joseph D. Bak
Western Maryland Faces Severe Cold Wave Strain
Sub-zero temps swept Maryland after a weekend sleet and snow storm. Altamont sank to 24 below zero, Baltimore area hit zero, and Magerstown saw a 50 degree plunge. Snowdrifts closed roads, ferries and buses were halted, and four dwellings burned in Armapolis as hydrants required hot water to thaw.
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Garrett county
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perland
Hagerstown
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Lonacoulng
Magerstown
Salisbury
Baltimore
Maryland
Coast
Ocean City
Armapolis
Allegany county
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Cumberland
Pittsburgh
Washington county
Funkstown
Boonsboro
Oakland
Snow Plows Clear Blocked Western Maryland Roads
More than 50 snow plows operated to clear drifts that blocked highways in Western Maryland after gale winds. The storms left many main routes impassable and disrupted travel across the region.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Alaska Heat Record Sparks Widespread Cold Wave
Juneau reports 36 above as Alaska endures a rare heat spike amid a frigid wave sweeping the nation. The blast leaves at least 25 dead in ten states and disrupts schools, factories, transport, and daily life nationwide.
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Associated Press
West Coast
Rocky Mountain
Juneau
Alaska
California
State not to sell annuity for now
The Board of Public Works said the state would not sell the Northern Central Railway annuity for the present. The annuity yields $90,000 annually. The decision followed a conference with W. Nice after bankers offered $2,237,909 for the annual yield.
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Baltimore
Board of Public Works
Northern Central Railway
W. Nice
Seek Driver Of Car Heads To Regions After Ohio Incident
Local officers chase leads on Roger Merchant, 14, missing since Tuesday. Authorities warn of unauthorized vehicle use and describe Merchant as tall with a brown feathered suitcase, last seen near Harris Town, W Va, and Frederick.
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Baltimore
Roger E. Merichant
harris
W. Va
Federick
Maryland Families Enter Rehabilitation Aid Program
Washington January 23 The Resettlement Administration announced 15 Maryland families were admitted to a rehabilitation program as of January 1. The program provides government loans to state and low income family groups to help buy materials for farming. Names and locations of the families were not released.
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Washington
Resettlement Administration
Maryland
tate
Washington Horse Racing Legalization Push Update
District representative Palmisano of Baltimore indicates a Washington state bill to legalize horse racing is moving through committees. The report notes procedural steps and potential implications for wagering and local economies.
Weather Summary for Today and Yesterday
The report notes one fourth inch of snow today and overall precipitation of 5.08 inches from January to yesterday. High temperature yesterday was 42, low last night five below zero. Moon rise and set times are given with a 6.4 day moonrise and 4.52 PM moonset tomorrow. Sun set at 3.19 PM today and rises tomorrow in the morning.
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