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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1938
Page
8
Frederick Group reports an increase in local health and administrative costs for U S officials in the city over the past year. The conference highlights growing expenditures and financial strain on municipal operations.
Frederick officials and US Housing Authority representatives examined blighted areas and potential action on a proposed slum clearance program. Officials indicated further announcements may follow a luncheon, with a possible new permanent secretary treasurer appointment and ongoing discussions on housing conditions and rent levels amid uncertainty among landlords and residents.
City finances show a 134 percent rise in government costs for the past year, driven largely by the new sanitary sewer system and disposal plant. Receipts reached 398,014.74 against 398,014.74 expenditures, with a surplus of 62,874.21. Property tax gains exceeded 10 percent despite a 5 percent tax-rate hike, and water rents rose while delinquent accounts fell. Police and other services cost more, while some revenues and licenses dipped.
Cumberland July 28 AP A higher wage rate the opening of a WPA certification office in Cumberland the recognition of a project steward to handle workers complaints and payment of wages weekly were drafted today by C S O unions and requested to be presented before F W Springer Frederick area WPA representative today A meeting between Springer and A F of L leaders will follow a meeting with the C L union It is expected the C L O group will discuss the payment of prevailing wages to skilled WPA workers.
Douglas Corrigan wore a straw hat on a London street during a visit to the British Science Museum. He observed the Wright brothers aircraft and quipped about its age, noting its fame alongside his own transatlantic flight.
Berlin July 28 AP Formation of a federation of Jews in Germany will serve as their official representation to the Nazi government and unite all Jewish societies under one head. The move comes amid international efforts to aid emigration, with George Brandt serving as the U.S. observer surveying possible options. Jews acknowledge that finding emigration opportunities may prove almost insurmountable.
Baltimore welcomed its own heroes of Howard Hughes world flight. Navigator Harry Connor and flight mates Ed Lund and Richard Stoddard attended an official reception a motor parade through downtown streets and a country club luncheon. Connor said any regular mail plane flyer could do the same job.
Governor Harry W Nice and Republican candidates addressed a crowd of over 500 at a countywide rally near the New Midway fire hall. The event featured an old time rally atmosphere with a festival and cake walk, 25 homemade cakes prizes, and continued late into the night.
A large powerboat exploded and ignited in Crisfield harbor injuring two watermen, John Crockett aged 42 and his son Richard aged 120, who were rushed to a hospital with painful burns.
Washington July 28 Hoover allies forecast a Sept speeches push to boost his bid for the Republican nomination as they credit a conservative shift in the party. They cite Pennsylvania and Iowa primaries favoring conservative candidates and foresee Hoover unifying the GOP. Other power plays include Garner, Farley, and Jones factions amid George and Camp contest in Georgia.
A.P. report from Washington and Juneau says Ontario premier Mitchell Hepburn’s touring party, en route from Whitehorse, saw their overdue plane turn back to Carcross after a night spent there. Communications along the 200 mile Yukon route were interrupted by low ceilings, leaving Juneau anxiously awaiting news of their arrival.
A Cleveland man testifies he lied to gain access as a C F O S organizer and signed workers’ names to membership cards without their knowledge. He said the scheme aimed to earn union officials’ trust while revealing union activities.
Samuel Duvall Schell of Frederick withdraws from the 6th Maryland District race. He cites party alignments and a careful county survey, saying he will not seek the Democratic nomination on September 12. He thanks supporters and hopes his decision aids party harmony and good government. Continued on Page Five.
The American Bar Association rejected a push to ask the Supreme Court about Justice Hugo Black's eligibility. The convention also opposed a measure condemning Nazi discrimination and criticized the Wagner Act procedures and the Social Security Act. Japan drives evacuation from Hankow as Catalonia offensive advances. Chamberlain postpones fishing trip to meet Hitler aide.
New York stocks rose about two points as automotive issues led the session while turnover slowed to roughly half the previous day's level. Gains came after early declines, with General Motors and Chrysler boosting the market on better than expected earnings. Bonds and commodities showed mixed results as foreign markets moved lower following Wednesday’s slump.
More than two score Democratic politicians including City Council president George Sellmayer and Court of Common Pleas Clerk Frank Rober were arrested at a crab feast raid and released as investigators weigh a political maneuver. William Curran, a Democratic leader, called for a full investigation, alleging police were misled or directed.
Baltimore July 28 AP report that Police Commissioner William P. Lawson orchestrated the department wide shuffle. Every inspector and district captain received new assignments along with thirty new appointments and several promotions announced today.
Upper Marlboro July 28 AP Senator Sasscer opened headquarters and urged voters to back him as a second choice for the Democratic nomination for governor. He challenged claims by Howard W. Jackson and Herbert R. OConor that their candidates hold the nomination, noting his southern Maryland base and Gordy’s eastern shore support. He argued Lasscer and Gordy together could command 55 of 149 convention votes, leaving 94 for Jackson and OConor.
Lieutenant Colonel Stewart S. Giffin was reprimanded and reduced 100 paces on the army promotion list after a general court martial. He faced charges of conduct unbecoming an officer.
Weather summary notes 24 hour precipitation and monthly totals. Precipitation for 24 hours ending this morning is six hundredths of an inch. July to date accumulates three point forty four inches with normal July at four point two inches. The 1937 July actual is zero point forty six inches, with a deficiency in 1938 precipitation to July of one point five eight inches. Yesterday's high was ninety one, last year ninety three. Low last night was seven, two years ago fifty two. Sunset seven twenty seven p.m., sunrise tomorrow five oh six a.m., moonrise tomorrow eight oh eight p.m., moonset tomorrow eight forty eight p.m. Monocacy and Potomac rivers are muddy.
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