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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1938

Page

8

Criminal Trials Begin Tomorrow In Circuit Court

Thirteen witnesses for the State and five for the defense will be called in the February Circuit Court term beginning tomorrow in Adamstown. Charles A. Ambush alias Charles A. Spencer, 23, is charged with assault with intent to rob and assault and battery for an early January 16 attack on 79 year old Miss Fannie O Beck. Miss Beck, expected to testify, described a masked man at her doorway and a struggle to shut him out. Ambush was arrested after Constable Guy Anders followed a blood trail to his home. He pleaded drunkenness on arrest, and his lawyer signaled possible jury trial. Numerous guilty pleas were entered at arraignment including forgeries, robbery and bigamy. Desertion and non support cases were also scheduled, including orders affecting Samuel R. Fox and John A Keeney.

Charles A. Ambush Adamstown Fannie O. Beck Miss Beck Sherman P. Bowers Bud Charles A. Spencer Guy Anders Arthur D. Willard Alton Y. Bennett Constable Anders Reno Parthenia Dutrow R. Lee Dutrow R. R. Day Roy Ambush Edward Bowins Lula Bowins S. Fenton Scarff Sigmund Novak C. O. Gochnauer Wiliam LeRoy Timpson Cims Lulu Libertytown Willard Leoma P. Myers Walter E. Sinn Myers

OConor to Include a Woman on Gubernatorial Ticket

Attorney General Herbert R. OConor pledged to name at least one woman on the statewide ticket he will head in the Democratic gubernatorial campaign. Campaign committee member Joan N. Mackall predicted OConor would secure at least 80 convention votes, four beyond the nomination threshold, while noting the potential female candidate would likely run for Clerk of the Court of Appeals.

Baltimore Herbert R. O'Conor Joan N. Mackall O'Conor Mackall The Court of Appeala

Battle on Tax Bill Begins in Congress

Washington March 9 AP The House faces a potential presidential veto if a special tax on closely held corporations is removed Doughton chairman of Ways and Means warned that killing the levy could spur a veto McCormack Mass led the amendment Boland Pa predicted an awfully close vote as the showdown over the tax looms

Washington House Doughton Dem. N.C Ways and Means Committee Coughton McCormack Mass Boland

Pastor Ousted Over Common Law Marriage Claim

In Pontiac Michigan Rev Land E Marion and his assistant pastor Mrs Marion were removed from First Christian Church after a court injunction by the Michigan State Board of Christian Missions. Marion had declared there is such a thing as common law marriage and held services in an abandoned store building where he warned that the Black Legion is after him.

Pontiac, Mich First Christian Church Leland E. Marion Marion Michigan State Board of Christian Missions Black Legion

Mission work in South Sea area praised by Dryden

Rev. C. E. Dryden of Buckeystown returned from a 24,000 mile trip to Hawaii Samoa Fiji New Zealand and Australia. He said converts are the finest Christians and described Honolulu Sydney and Pago Pago as thriving ports with thriving industries. The journey included many stops, 1,200 photographs were taken, and the party included Mr. and Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Dryden.

C. E. Dryden Methodist Protestant Buckeystown Hawaii Samoa Fiji Islands New Zealand Australia South Sea Islands Mr. Dryden John H. Baker Baltimore Honolulu Hawaiian Islands Sydney Melbourne Washington Ma. Derdex Mr. Drysden

Chinese Blasts Dykes To Repel Japanese Invasion

Chinese forces used explosive dykes to block a Japanese crossing south of the Yellow River. Japanese tanks attempted to cross west of a key railway line and suffered crippling hits as the countermeasures halted further advance. Reinforcements were rushed to the riverfront as Chinese positions prepared for broader defense.

Shang Yellow River Raiiway

Prayer as evidence in Moscow purge trial leaders

A scribbled prayer wrapped around bread was presented as further proof against one of 21 confessors in Moscow's purge trials. The defense, including A. P. Rosengoltz, faced possible death as prosecutors cited the talisman to convict. Rosengoltz said his wife gave him the prayer for protection.

Moscow Keasda Murier A. P. Rosengoltz

Bench Warrants Issued For The Two Parkers

Federal Judge Robert A. Inch issued bench warrants for Ellis Parker Sr. former Burlington county detective chief and his son Ellis Parker Jr. They were indicted yesterday by a federal grand jury on a kidnapping charge involving Paul H. Wendel a former Trenton resident.

New York Ellis Parker Burlington County N. J Ellis Jr Robert A. Inch Parkers Paul H. Wendel Trenton, N. J

Chautemps Seeks Decree Power to Govern France

Paris March 9 Premier Chautemps threatened resignation unless Parliament grants him decree power to cut expenses and reorganize ministries. He urged authority to act by decree rather than seek frequent confidence votes on each measure.

Paris J Chautemps France

Continue Search For Missing Plane

Fresno California March 9 AP forecasted clouds without rain or snow aiding searchers for an airliner missing since March 1 with nine aboard. Officials hoped high clouds would permit aerial survey. Injured in fall Mrs Chester O Porter's severe cuts from a fall through faulty flooring at 3109 Shannon Drive Baltimore. She escaped fractures and stays home with sister Miss Elizabeth Marsh assisting.

Fresno Calif Chester O' Porter Frederick Shannon Drive Baltimore

City Hospital Officers Named At Annual Meet

Frederick City Hospital re elected officers and named executive and house committees at the Tuesday afternoon session in the Georgianna Simmons Nurses Home. The February report shows 197 patients treated, 137 admitted, 131 discharged, 60 remaining, with 6 births and 14 deaths.

Frederick City Hospital Georgianna Simmons Nurses Home Board of Trustees Casper E. Cline William T. Delaplaine Frank M. Dertzbaugh Hammond Clary M. Louise Johnson Francis H. Markell Samuel H. Rosenstock Grayson E. Bowers Richard F. Nallin Harry O. Schroeder Charles W. Hoss David Cramer W. Clinton McSherry A. LeRoy McCardell Francis X. Staley William B. Leichert Guy K. Motter J. Walker Carty J. G. F. Smith B. G O. Thomas E. P. Thomas W. E. Trail F. D. Worthington H. W. Ash R. W. Baer J. M. Baxter L W. Beall C. M. Benner H.C. Bridgers A. T. Brice M. A. Birely G. M J. K Gray J. E. Harp F. H.hedges A. J. Horine W. C. Johnson Arthur Kac E. C. Kefauver H. F. Kline P. S. Lansdale T. H. Legg 3. W. Long J. T. Marsh T. A. Martin J. H. Messler I. J

Man Recovering From Overdose Of Poison

Harvey Covell, 51, a farm laborer near Libertytown, lies recovering at Frederick Emergency Hospital after an overdose reportedly his third suicide attempt. He was found Wednesday morning at the Edward Hobbs farm, south of Libertytown, where he worked, and Sheriff Roy M. Hiltner led the investigation.

Harvey Covell Libertytown Frederick Emergency Hospital Lovell Edward Hobbs Roy M. Hiltner

Man Reports Slugging and Robbery Near Harpers Ferry

Mack McClure of 1500 block John Street Baltimore told officers he was held up on the Jefferson Pike near Harpers Ferry while driving toward Frederick in a truck. He said a man at a car waved him down and struck him, then another blows and the robbers escaped in a second vehicle. A passerby helped revive him. No police report or state notice had been filed.

Mack” McClure John Street Baltimore Jefferson Pike Harpers Ferry McClure Frederick Charles Burras

New Warrant Issued In Vaccination Case

Carlisle, Pa March 9 A new warrant was issued today for the arrest of farmer John Marsh on a charge of refusing to send his eight year old son Eugene to school vaccinated. The new charge of violating the compulsory attendance law was added after a three day jail vacation. Marsh had been in jail since November for his opposition to vaccination.

Carlisle John Marsh Eugene Marsh

Hood College Students Attend Ballet Russe in DC

Fifty-one Hood College students attended Tuesday evening’s Ballet Russe in Washington DC, presented by the National Symphony Orchestra Concert Association. They were joined by Ruth M. Clayton and Mary Louise Myer, with another group planned for the evening accompanied by Ruth Perry.

Hood College Ballet Russe National Symphony + Orchestra Concert Association Ruth M. Clayton Mary Louise Meyer Ruth’ Perry

Doylestown Pupils Win Dean Ousted at Farm School

Pupils at the National Farm School in Doylestown win their strike to oust Dean Cletus L. Goodling. Trustee James B. Work of New York indicates Goodling will be replaced.

Doylestown APY National Farm School Cletus L. Goodling James B. Work New York

Patrick M Schnauffer Announces Candidacy for State's Attorney

Patrick M Schnauffer announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for State's Attorney of Frederick County. Born and raised in Brunswick he moved to Frederick in 1934 and has served as justice of the peace in Frederick City since 1935. He is married with two children.

Patrick M. Schnauffer Frederick County Schnauffer Bor Brunswick Weal City Frederick City

Three Men Jump From Burning Garage Roof

At about 11 30 this morning tar used on a garage roof ignited and blazed around three men William B James owner of the garage, and Harry Baker and Al Bright who were helping. They jumped ten feet to the ground escaping injury though the garage burned down. John Millers car inside was moved to safety. Firemen saved the adjacent Roy C Catsail garage and kept flames from the James residence causing billowing black smoke. Insurance covers damage of 100 dollars or more.

William B. James Rosemont Avenue Harry Baker Albright John Miller Roy C. Catsail James

Health Staff Ending Inspection of Schools

Frederick county health office staff conclude school inspections and plan pre school conferences and exams for next year. Local physicians will assist, with child health conferences for younger children and babies organized under American Legion Auxiliary auspices. Twenty eight patients treated at the chest clinic at Winchester Hall with Dr S S Shafer in charge.

Frederick County The Metican Legion Auxiliary Clinic Teventy Winchester Hall S. 5. Shafer Sabillasville

Jock Sutherland May Be G O P Candidate in Pa

Pittsburgh football coach Jock Sutherland is rumored as a lieutenant governor candidate. Western Pennsylvania Republican leaders were invited to discuss a campaign strategy to keep the party united after the May primaries. Sutherland, known in sports circles, said he has no political ambitions and was surprised by circulating petitions.

Pittsburgh John B Jock” Sutherland Pennsylvania L Cancor Sutherland

State D. A. R. To Meet In Baltimore Next Week

In Baltimore on March 9 the 33rd annual Maryland Society Daughters of the American Revolution state conference will be held. Senator Millard E. Tydings is scheduled to speak at the opening session next Tuesday and Wednesday.

Baltimore The Maryland Society of Daughters of the American Revolution Millard E. Tydings

Schuschnigg seeks referendum on Austrian independence policy

Vienna reports Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg plans an early nationwide referendum to validate his resistance to German encroachment. The 24 year age limit would curb Nazi propaganda among youths, potentially delivering a broad endorsement of his policies after last month’s talk with Adolf Hitler.

Vienna Kurt Schuschnigg Austria Fatherland Front Schuschnige Adolf Hitler

Fight Fire Fire In Home At Barnesville

A colored family of eight escaped injury when a fire destroyed their four room log home near Barnesville on Tuesday. Robert Smith his wife and six children fled as the roof fell in and sparks from the chimney were blamed. The blaze spread to a neighbor field but was controlled by the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department.

Barnesville Robert Smith Rockville

Eastern Spain Turmoil Deepens With Air Raids

In eastern Spain on March 9 insurgent and government bombers renewed air raids. Rebels sought to avenge the Baleares loss and press the blockade of government ports, while the government targeted troop concentrations in renewed bombardment.

Hendaye Spanish Spain Baleares Mediterranean

Stocks Climb Then Slip In Profit Taking Roundup

In New York on March 9 the stock market rose briefly but retreated to a narrow range as investors took profits. By the fourth hour many stocks held only slight gains or fell to fractions. The pound sterling traded at $5.01916, down nine sixteenths of a cent.

New York

No Ransom Paid In Levine Case No Ransom Paid In Levine Case He Says

Murray Levine said his 32yearold son Peter disappeared 13 days ago and that ransom was paid in the apparent kidnapping. He reported there is nothing new to report in New Rochelle March 9 CAP.

Levine New Rochelle Murray Levine Peter

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Amstown O’conor John N. Mackall Richard Whitney & Co Richard Whitney New York Stock Exchange Whitney & Co South Sea Area Godless Nation Chautemps S. S. Monterey San Francisco Los Angeles Will Thomas City Hospital Board of Managers Rockefellers Carl Velbinger John D. Rockefeller Velbinger Bayway Hood Jock”’ Sutherland State Schuschnigg Chamberlain Russian Affairs London Neville Chamberlain Europe Joachim von Ribbentrop Great Britain Italy House of Commons Eastern
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