County Swept by June Storms
A four day heat spell ended June with near average conditions. Temperatures averaged 70.1 degrees and rainfall totaled 4.36 inches. Heavy storms hit Frederick area, Myersville, and Buckeystown, with 94 degrees earlier and a 64 overnight low. Last June was hotter, with multiple 90s and a 104 high.
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Myersville
Claude E. Toms
Buckeystown
Autos Collide Near Ridgeville and Damascus
An automobile driven by George Long and another car operated by a Black man collided on the Ridgeville Damascus road about 10 o clock Saturday night. Longs Ford sedan overturned but neither driver was injured. The other driver continued on. Longs car was towed to C W Jones garage for repairs. Long was arrested but released on a $500 bond after a heating case. He faces a police court appearance Tuesday evening at 7 oclock.
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Ridgeville
Damascus
Long
C. W. Jones
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McGuire Re-Elected at Maryland VFW Convention
Ocean City Md June 30 James J McGurk Baltimore today was reelected commander of the Maryland Department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars as the department annual convention closed Other new officers include Herbert E Bowers Baltimore senior vice commander Charles A Peters Baltimore Jun0 YVice commander Frank E Lane Baltimore quartermaster Herbert R Thompson Takoma Park chaplain Dr Wheeler Lansdale sergeant at arms and George Hunt Baltimore judge advocate The man in the moon nods or shakes his head, revealing about seven twelfths of the moon's surface.
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Ocean Car
James J. McGurk
Baltimore
Maryland
Reed Attacks Roosevelt Tax Policy in Kansas City
Kansas City dispatch reports Senator Reed sharply condemning President Roosevelt’s wealth tax plan as akin to Soviet doctrine and a threat to independence. He warned of economic chaos if enacted and predicted strong repudiation of the proposal. Senator Vandenberg meanwhile endorsed a real, adequate tax plan but urged measures beyond political appeal.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Jim Reed
Roosevelt
U. S
Washington
Sen. Vandenberg
Republican
Michigan
Vandenberg
Doun
Baer-Sullivan Wedding Ties Heaviest Champion to Coffee Shop
Former heavyweight champion Baer married Miss Mary Ellen Sullivan in a discreet ceremony near Ithaca New York. The groom left for New York shortly after the celebration while the couple’s party began at a local hotel. Mrs Baer, 32, formerly Ward Coffee Shop manager, wore a brunette dress and was attended by Mrs Ciske Wa of Washington. Jay Ogwen of New York served as best man and the witnesses were the couple’s chosen friends.
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Ington
Mary Ellen Sullian
Iinara
Xan York
Jinson Leis
Dat bin Supreme Court
Baer
Ward
Ciske Wa
Washington
Baers
Jay Ogwen
New York
Death sentence test looms in House vote on utility holding probes
Washington June 30 President Roosevelts bid to curb utility holding companies faces a pivotal House test tomorrow. Administration allies scramble to win over a wary Democratic majority as leaders warn a veto could follow if the Senate provision fails. Wheeler presses for Senate power in the bill.
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Roosevel
Congress
House
Imne
Securities Commission
Senate
White House
Ser Wheeler
Montane
Heavy Weekend Auto Traffic Engulfs City Streets
Automobile trade Saturday night was unusually heavy with many through-traffic and weekend vacationists. Market Street resembled a parade between Sev erith stress and the Square as cars clogged sidewalks and challenged signals. Officers stopped several left turns after 6 pm at the Square Corner, highlighting unfamiliarity with the new rule. Merchants reported strong business and county traffic surged as farmers visited the city before July Fourth.
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Market Street
Severith
Allen Bartgis
Potato Blockade Vigil Maintained on Eastern Shore
Potato farmers along Virginia's Eastern Shore keep a sharp vigil to prevent a blockade run aimed at raising prices. The effort mirrors ongoing tensions as authorities report martial law proclaimed in Tung Chow China near Peiping after mutineers sheltering there. In Peiping guards bolster key points after an assault on rebels Friday. A birthday party for Patsy Stonestreet was hosted by Mr and Mrs Ben W Stonestreet at Magnolia Avenue with guests including Patsy, Nancy Null, Betty Roberts, Evelyn Schade, Doris Ausherman, Edith Lewis, Creta Staley, Billy Miller and Bobby Null.
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Virginia
Maryland
Paping
China
Tungchow
Peiping
American Board Mission
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Magnolia Avenue
Patsy
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Nancy Null
Betty Roberts
Evelyn Schade
Doris Ausherman
Edith Lewis
Creta Staley
Billy Miller
Bobby Nuil
statue of Christ on Andean border marks peaceful ties
In the Andes near the Argentina Chile boundary a 26 foot tall bronze Christ statue stands on a 26 foot base, erected in 1904 to symbolize friendly relations. Cast from old Spanish cannon by Argentine sculptor Starco Alonzo, it was offered to both nations by Bishop Benavente. Spain used it for a 1930 issue and it appears on a 1934 Argentine stamp.
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Argentina
Chile
Uspallata
Andes
Starco Alonzo
Benavente
Spain
Pruitt Held After Stabbing Death in Kent County
In Chestertown, William Pruitt, 25, was jailed after a coroners jury found he stabbed Kelley C. Terry to death during a late night brawl over Terry's wife. Witnesses said the dispute began when Pruitt argued with Terry after a remark about Terry's wife at a road house.
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Chestertown
William Pruitt
Kelley C. Terry
Pruitt
Kent County Hall
Terry
Iers
Prumt
Pru
Gance
Automobiles Collide at East and East Third Streets
Sunday afternoon a collision occurred at the East and East Third streets intersection. J Ralph Gagsby of Washington and Norman R Morgan of Frederick Route 1 sustained minor vehicle damage. no injuries were reported. Constable Gur Anders investigated and two charges were prepared after damages were settled. Residents say crashes are common, sightlines are poor due to a high stone wall, and stop signs on Third Street fail to prevent near misses. They urge city action to regulate traffic at the dangerous junction.
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East Third
J. Ralph Gagsby
Washington
East Street
Norman R. Morgan
Frederick
Morgan
Gur Anders
Third Street
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