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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1936
Page
12
The community nears finalization of a new water system funded by $25,000 WPA money. The project includes an 800,000 gallon reservoir, gate system upgrades, and a proposed sewerage plan with a septic tank. A park and recreation site with a pool may follow, using federal aid.
Gov. Harry W Nice declined to pardon John Martin Boland who was convicted of conspiring with Anna Lyddane to kill her husband. Pugh and the state argued that Boland should serve his four year sentence though Lyddane was acquitted. Boland has served about a year and will be eligible for parole in the regular channels only if the presiding judge approves.
Secretary Teiaet and President Roosevelt discuss drought in the North Central states after a White House meeting. They note worsening conditions across Western Dakotas, Eastern Montana, and Wyoming, with forecasts suggesting possible severe shortages and funding questions for relief.
Washington reports the 1934 fiscal year closed with receipts of about 4.086 billion dollars and a deficit near 4.723 billion. Expenditures reached roughly 7.975 billion as the gross public debt stood at about 39.014 billion, with receipts exceeding levels seen in 1028 and 1929 despite wartime adjustments and AAA invalidations.
Former Dudesstohn A Newman plans to attend the convention in Atlantic City New Jersey where the Maryland State War Association will hold its annual meeting starting Thursday. On Saturday Newman will be elevated to line presidency as nominee for the position, an honor previously held by Frederick barristers. several Frederick lawyers are expected to join the event and attend Saturday proceedings.
In Beattie Washington plans for a welcome at the airport tonight for Rep Marton Aioncheck returning home under escort from Washturion County. Local officials including Democratic Fate chair George Stare said a welcome committee would greet him and celebrate his return.
Frederick county farmers have begun delivering new wheat to market. Several thousand bushels arrived, with Richard F. Nairn’s farm sending the first lot on the Opossum Town Pike. Prices ranged from 5½ to 6 cents a bushel, with a carload shipped to city market. The crop is reported as average to slightly above, as threshing continues.
Washington reports say Postmaster General James A Farley may resign his cabinet post soon. Sources indicate he might take a leave until after the election and could return after November, while the American Liberty League denounces his remarks at the Democratic convention.
An order allows Dad Wie Brenner III and J Kemp Bartlett to receive 1200 for their services as counsel to the receiver of the Peoples Fire Insurance Company. Willan C. Walsh of Cumberland is the receiver. The order also directs accounts to be stated and a report of receipts and expenditures to be reviewed. The filing outlines 12 views of work performed in winding up the company with debts of 192,727 and a book value of 118,398.92 for assets transferred from a reorganization effort involving six fire insurers and a related corporation.
Washington reports the appointment of a successor to Comptroller General John R. McCarl was deferred by President Roosevelt for up to two weeks. McCarl’s term expires at midnight tonight, with Richard Noe Mott acting as head of the Comptroller General’s office until a permanent successor is approved.
Centuries ago Baalbek in Syria rose as a sun god Baal capital with grand palaces fountains and monuments. Greeks and Romans left statues and ruins while later centuries brought conquest and pillage. Now only sigs and ruined vaults remain with a small indolent population of 2000. Lebanon later issued stamps depicting Baalbek ruins.
Maryland tax income from gasoline and liquor rose in the first six months of this year compared with 1934. Liquor tax receipts were 251 265 above last year’s period while gasoline collections climbed 212 690 90. State officials note the liquor tax increase helps offset a decline in estate tax revenue, with gasoline proceeds going to the State Monds Commission and a recent federal law set to boost gas tax receipts on sales at federal reservations.
Raymond E Stevens of Knoxville was slated for trial in United States District Court this morning on charges of possession of alcoholic beverages without a license. Federal Agents Tagg and Wall arrested him in April at a still near Knoxville. Patrick M Schnauffer is his attorney.
A seven foot timber rattler was captured crossing South Market Street in front of the Maryland State School for the Deaf about noon Thursday. Frank Gemet, Waterrear for the Crysvat Dycds, aided in the capture.
A scrambled report notes a reptile crossing a pavement and officials aided by bystanders. An electric locomotive in Succen reportedly set a long distance world record, with a roughly 670 mile run noted amid disjointed OCR phrases.
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