21 Jul 1934
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1934
Page
1
The city endures July heat as crops, gardens, and lawns suffer from scant rain. Sugar corn growers fear losses despite brief showers. Temperatures reach 101 degrees, with forecasts showing little chance of rain through the coming week.
A 54 member National Motorcycle Club procession in Darnestown was halted when a car driven by H Albert Buehler struck the front cycle. Five riders were sent to Georgetown Hospital with severe injuries. Buehler faces charges of driving under the influence and reckless driving. trial set for Friday.
Weather note shows 24 hour precipitation 4.92 inches with July 1933 value 495 inches. Precipitation deficiency 1934 minus yesterday 66 and minus a year 93. Last night temperature 75 degrees, year-ago 60. Sunset 7:33 pm, sunrise 5:00 am. Monocacy stream cloudy, Potomac clear.
Trustees of Mrs. Margaret C. Ariz estate push a library initiative while awaiting funds. Data gathering on architectural needs and site options continues, with Charles Frederick Bowers reengaged to lead documentation and design considerations. Public meetings and bond figures are discussed as residents express interest in using the Academy building and local officials prepare approvals.
On the Pacific voyage to Hawaii, President Roosevelt named Murray Latimer as chairman of the new railroad retirement board and named three members of the National Mediation Board to handle rail disputes. He awaited word on the remaining retirement post while aboard the TSS Houston. He noted progress in West Coast maritime strike talks and expected an early settlement.
Chicago reports 26 heat deaths as the third day of extreme temperatures pushes records. Missouri records 38 fatalities, Nebraska 23, Texas 19, Oklahoma seven, Iowa six, Kansas four, Minnesota three, Pennsylvania four, New York seven, and other areas tally additional deaths. The hot spell continues to threaten several states with rising tolls.
A fragmentary report notes that Maryland maintains Teletypewriter Air Stations as part of Federal Airways. The piece describes beacons, landing fields, and the nationwide maintenance district led from Newark, with several states under its scope.
A Soviet pilot bailed from an aircraft over Leningrad at an altitude around 26 775 feet, parachute delayed for 630 feet of fall before opening. The incident is reported as a potential world record for delayed parachute jumping with unclear final outcomes.
New York stocks steadied after an opening slump led many issues to new lows for the year. Leaders of yesterday’s relapse recovered some losses as transfers and trading activity slowed in the final hour. Grains and cotton showed mixed moves with cotton firming. bonds traded firmer and prime issues held near best levels.
The report from AP describes the death of Miss Breckenridge in a tragic accident involving her own rifle. Details are limited but indicate a fatal incident leading to a loss felt by classmates and the community.
Seattle police tear gas crew clears rails after 2,000 striking maritime workers. San Francisco's general strike ends with labor leaders saying the walkout is officially terminated. Tank trucks move to fill dry stations as Pacific coast maritime stake remains in flux with more guard action. In Parkersburg and Alabama mills, walkouts and guarded operations continue as logistics unfold.
AP dispatches from Washington and Minneapolis detail Fr. Haas reporting that union and employer talks may present a peace plan for the Minneapolis truck drivers strike. In Minneapolis 68 people were injured from buckshot or beatings as deliveries continued and police prepared to guard moving trucks amid tense protests.
Acting Governor Ole H. Olson Jonar consolidates power in North Dakota by making new appointments to replace William Langer allies. He calls for a possible special legislative session as Langer supporters protest and a federal conviction complicates Langer’s approval prospects in state politics.
The Baltimore Annapolis Bowl area near Jones station saw a deadly crash that smashed a greenhouse and left a tree damaged. Anthony Lorea, 38, a longtime trust professional, died shortly after at Emoraenes hospital from severe injuries and blood loss while others were treated for injuries.
Thomaston Maine search for Mitchell, 1930 Portland stenographer killer, continues as state troops and Lincoln County officers pursue a suspect believed hung in a sparsely forested area near Waldo County. Open fields dot the countryside as authorities close in.
Kelly Pepples, aged 22, was arrested by game warden Ben F Phebus for carrying an outline in the riverbank and attempting to join the Civilian Conservation Corps plan. He faced a potential jail term but received a 25 dollar fine with a suspended sentence after pleading to possessing the outline and related items.
Tuscaloosa Alabama July 21 AP a county grand jury eyed James Banks negro for an assault with intent to ravish in the case of a coed walking near Alberta suburb and Banks 35 was later arrested. the jury adjourned without returning an indictment in session. Barnyard and meeting details follow with farmers to meet Wednesday at Rockdale courthouse at 8 pm with speakers from Ohio and Maryland Farm Bureaus.
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