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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1935
Page
4
Wastington June 26 A presidential disagreement over enacting new wealth taxes by Saturday plus House resistance to levies led to abandoning the plan. Democratic leaders opted to separate taxes from the pending resolutions and proceed as with standard legislation. President Roosevelt’s remarks surprised leaders who expected a combined push.
Arthur Cone a 23 year old New Yorker described himself as a hitchhiker and lecturer at a Rotary Club luncheon. He recounted long travels from Philadelphia to Seattle Vancouver Alaska the Yukon and San Francisco detailing hardships and encounters with locals and police as he journeyed by ship boat and foot.
In Hanover Tuesday a coroner's inquest found Herbert Eagar Smith 25 responsible for the death of Kevin Bankert 14 in a hit and run. Detectives testified Smith had a wife and two children in Ohio and a wife and one child in Manchester. A written confession noted he left Ohio three years ago and traveled back roads to return to Manchester. Smith faces possible manslaughter charges in August.
An appeal by objectors to the issuance of a Frede Community Liquor license is scheduled before the License Board. W Clinton McSher from the license commission is reported, with hearings last week featuring testimony from applicants and objectors. Some text is garbled but indicates a contested off sale license case and routine court action.
A garbled note mentions a person returning after an absence of three and planning to address faith on a tap. It references the Kiwanis Club of Ti TL Ramsburg and names Leargt and Lele in a fragmentary manner.
Abel Wolman announces that the 1,140 average man-year cost under Roosevelt's rule applies only to 45 percent grants. The 45 percent cost, 345,000, is now considered in evaluating projects, potentially opening Maryland projects previously deemed ineligible. The change follows a conference with Public Works Administrator Harold Ickes and 19 state PWA officials.
Harvesting of the 1935 wheat crop starts across Mt Pleasant and nearby areas with ideal weather. Reports say the crop looks up to normal or better, though storm damage was limited. Prices on the local market show modest declines from a year ago, with many farmers relying on government checks from the wheat adjustment program. June weather remains cool with a forecast of possible thunderstorms and a 90 degree high possible soon.
A report from Baltimore notes that Governor Nice delayed naming Quenstedt as warden of the House of Correction after a conference with state officials. The Board of Welfare had not yet made an appointment, and J Leroy Wright was mentioned in connection with the post.
A man convicted for a fatal store hold up received a 39 year prison sentence. The convicted killer can appeal to the State Court of Appeals.
Baltimore June 26 Dr Frederick E Lee former dean of the Arts and Sciences at the University of Maryland made public a letter in which he stated that Dr R A Pearson president of the university had said he hoped Lee would be next president Pearson denied the assertion Lee now at the University of Texas says Pearson invited him to Maryland for conference and proposed an expense account for cash items He terms the offer a cheap bait and bribe and says he could not accept under the circumstances The letter details a nine year brewing crisis at the university and a conference remark about a presidency and honest man for president
A farewell reception honors Rev. Fr. Thaddeus I. Skrzynski as he leaves St. Johns Catholic Church Frederick after five years. Parish members and Holy Name Society offer prayers and good wishes as he becomes pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church Carrollton Manor Buckeystown.
Baltimore reports a $1,250,000 relief budget for Maryland including July funds. The plan cuts June spending by $150,000 and seeks $950,000 from the State Relief Act while $300,000 would come from gross receipts tax proceeds.
A fragment advises cleaning a refrigerator with warm water and baking soda. It emphasizes scrubbing to remove grime, then wiping the porcelain surfaces dry to prevent moisture damage. The tone reflects practical maintenance guidance from a bygone era.
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