Watershed meeting at City Hall seeks federal aid plan
City officials at a special session with Mayor Lloyd Culler heard State Game Warden E Lee LeCompte outline a joint Federal State city approach to protect Singanore Creek watershed. The Izaak Walton League urged continued support as landowners consider conservation steps and potential federal funding under the Pittman Robertson act.
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Singanore Creek
E. Lee LeCompte
Izaak Walton League
LeCompie
Linganore Creek
Izaak Walton
LeCompte
State Conservation Department
New Market
Walton League
Mr. LeCompte
Culler
Meyor
Lloyd C. Culler
Commission
Frank L. Bentz
George F. Grove
League
S. F. Lehman
W. A. R. Bell
Herbert 5. Schroeder
Charles T. Butcher
Edward J. Smith
Elmer St. C. Maxwell
Clarence C. Fwariy
Alvin H. Crawford
J. Paul Delpaey
France asks bank loan for armaments
The cabinet today called for an advance of 4.5 million francs from the Bank of France to finance armaments. Premier Blum will brief the Finance committee tomorrow, with parliamentary approval pending. Debates centered on Europe’s dangers and France’s war preparations amid a government bill.
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France
Chamber of Deputies
Blum
Char
Europe
Drunken Driving Appea l Decided Guilty in Court
Ira R. Bond of Motter Avenue received a guilty verdict and three months in jail after an early afternoon trial over a drunken driving appeal. The case stemmed from a citation by State Officer W. RK May after Bond’s car veered on Washington Pike near Frederick Junction. Bond testified he drank two bottles of beer. State’s Attorney Sherman P. Bowers prosecuted, E. Austin James defended. Other defendants in this session included William B. Rinehart and Charles W. Hoffman, both facing drunken driving trials. Rinehart was arrested by City Officer Charles Burras near the city swimming pool. he claimed his car was parked and he was asleep. Hoffman, a former serviceman, cited disability. Rey of Rudy faced a reckless driving charge in Middletown. Bevis not present. Hann’s drunken driving case was continued due to a physician’s certificate.
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Ira R. Bond
Motter Avenue
Emmett R. Bowlus
Arthur D. Willard
William B. Rinehart
Linden Hills
Charles W. Hoffman
Walter E. Linn
Bond
W. RK. May
Washington Pike
Frederick Junction
Bonds
Sherman P. Bowers
E. Austin James
Rinehart
Charles Burras
Alton Y. Bennett
Hoffman
Jefferson Pike
Blessing B. Kaetzel
Bruns
Patrick 3
Schnauffer
Willard
Robert C. Rudy
Middletown
Walter Beivis
Green Creek
N. J
Rudy
O. Fred Ridenour
Bevis
Mr. Schnauffer
Jack R. Hann
Hancock
Justice Ridenour
Hann
Purchase Rights Of Way For New Road In Hagerstown
March 22 report states rights of way for a section of the Hagerstown Frederick dual highway within Hagerstown will be bought in fee simple with no options. State Roads Commission negotiators will arrive this week to obtain land, with half costs borne by the city and state. The section from the new bridge over Antietam Creek to Cannon Avenue and connecting with Franklin and Washington is estimated at about $130,000.
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Hagerstown
Hagerstown-Frederick
State Roads Commission
Hagersinder
Antictam Creek
Cannon Avenue
Franklin
Washington
Marriage license issued in Baltimore to two residents
A marriage license was issued today at the Clerk of Court of Common Pleas office to D. Charles Wine brewer of Frederick and Mrs. Heloise D. Haughtaling of St. Paul Minnesota.
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Baltimore
Clerk of Court of Common Pleas
D. Charles Winebrewer
Frederick
Heloise D. Haughtaling
St. Paul, Mina
Roosevelt Silent as Morgan Removal Appears Certain
Washington March rumor central to President Roosevelt pressing to oust Tennessee Valley Authority chair Arthur E. Morgan. Morgan challenged the action, refused to resign, and left for Yellow Springs, Ohio as Roosevelt set a 2:30 p.m. deadline to respond. Possible executive order and immediate Senate confirmation discussed.
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Washington
March
Arthur E. Morgan
Tennessee Valley Authority
Morgan
Senate
David J. Lewis to Speak at Peace Meeting Here
Congress candidate David J. Lewis will address an eight o clock Friday night peace meeting in Winchester Hall Frederick. The event, organized by the local Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom and the Emergency Peace Campaign, features open questions after the talk on topics including the Ludlow Amendment and tariffs. Frederic Nelson, Baltimore journalist with European experience, accompanies Lewis to aid in answering questions.
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David J. Lewis
Frederick
Women’s International League For Peace and Freedom
Winchester Hall
Lewis
Leah B. Allen
Wil L. Stanch
Frederic Nelson
Baltimore
Congress
Negro Given 10 Mos. At Police Court Trial
Justice Emmett R. Bowlus sentenced William Snowden a ten month term in the House of Correction after Monday night Police Court proceedings. Snowden, described as colored, had previously returned from the House of Correction and was taken into custody Sunday morning by Chief Allen Barigis amid allegations of flourished a knife and threatened companions.
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House of Correction
Emmett R. Bowlus
William Snowden
Snowden
Allen Barigis
Auto Tag Issuance Ahead of Last Year at March Start
Vehicle Commissioner Walter R. Rudy reported 1332 automobile tags issued so far this year, 300 more than the same date last year. He noted 193,472 new tags issued at today's start and that 32,150 must be issued each of the eight remaining workdays to reach last year’s total of 290,365 by March 31.
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Wioter Vehicle
Walter RB
Rudy
Martinsburg Eyes Federal Funds For Road and Sidewalk Work
City officials review a blanket authority project funding around Martinsburg for creek and hollow road improvements and miles of new sidewalks. The plan, identified as THO 17, sought about 159070 dollars with multiple approvals and state actions noted, including a February completion and allocations affecting Evins and Elkets.
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Nburg
Dewey
E StuTta
Creek and Hallow Roads
Evins
Kemp
Elkets
Charleston
Martinsburg
Phares
Freud Fights Ill After Nazi Visit to Vienna Home
Sigmund Freud, 82, described as the father of psychoanalysis, was seriously ill after secret Nazi police visited his Vienna home last night. Police reportedly seized his passports and closed the doors. Freud’s offices and publishing outlets were also shut. The event comes amid Austria’s occupation by German forces and rising Nazi influence.
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Vienna
Sigmund Freud
Freud
Adolf Hitler
Austria
Elaven
DeMolay Mothers Club Elects New Officers
Mrs Roy R Gosn was elected president of the DeMolay Mothers Club at a Monday meeting in the Lutheran chapel. Officers include Mrs C Cyril Klein vice president Mrs Clemon H Lenhart secretary and Mrs Martin R Ritchie treasurer. Mrs Sam Gardner named chaplain. Past president Mrs Lewis H Alexander. Next meeting a banquet at Hershberger Tea Room on April 2 at 4 30 p m with Mrs Charles K Heck and Mrs Joseph B Price in charge of arrangements.
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Roy R. Gosn
DeMolay Mothers Club
C. Cyril Kiein
Clemon H. Lenhart
Martin R. Ritchie
Sam Gardner
Lewis H. Alexander
Hershbergers
Charles K Heck
Joseph B. Price
Christ Reformed Church to Enlarge in Hagerstown
An addition and alterations to Christ Reformed Church on West Franklin street will cost about 25000 dollars. Work will begin this spring with bids for the general contract to be opened late this month. R Paul Smith chairs the building committee and J B Hamme of York is the architect. The project enlarges both the church and Sunday school and remodels the basement into several rooms.
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Hagerstown
Christ Reformed Church
West Franklin Street
Woo
R. Paul Smith
J. B. Hamme
York
Whitney Seeks Two Week Delay In Sentencing
The Securities Commission asked New York authorities to defer Richard Whitney's sentencing by two weeks to finish its own investigation. Whitney, former president of the New York Stock Exchange, is bankrupt and facing sentencing related to his collapse. The commission noted it was conducting an independent inquiry and remained in the background.
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Washington
Securities Commission
New York Legal Authenties
Richard Whitney
New York Stock Exchange
Commission
Rain of Rumor at Air Corps School Sparks Calls
AP reports a rumor spread that bombing practice by the Army Air Corps in Denver would cause explosions that create clouds and bring rain. The weather bureau switchboard was flooded with calls seeking clarification as matter of concern grew. Assistant forecaster Albert W. Cook said the idea is unfounded and unlikely to affect weather patterns.
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Weather Bureau
Army Air Corps School
Denver
Albert W. Cook
Air Corps
Berryville Holds Wanted Bank Thief Gempp
A smooth talking fugitive nicknamed Gempp, alias Bruce J. Morrow, is held in Berryville Virginia after a spree of bank fraud attempts. He is wanted in multiple states including Maryland and Pennsylvania and is alleged to have escaped from several prisons including Richmond and Lorton. He traveled from Staunton to Berryville and has ties to Winchester en route.
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Frederick
Berryvidle
Erstaox Gempp
Staunton
Berr
Baltimore
Parkersboro
W. Sunbury
Salisbury
Bedford
Cape Claries
Richmond
Bercysalle
Hanrick
Berry
Witece Genipp
Bruce J. Morrow
Bank of
Clarke County
Federal Bureau
Alcatraz
Lorton
Japan gets bill for Panay attack may involve fraud
A man calling from Harrisonburg used pretexts to win trust of bank directors and real estate agents, securing $350 in Berryville before vanishing. In Hancock, a dealer lured by a Washington showroom visit drove off with a Hoffman Chevrolet auto, later revealed as stolen, with the suspect previously convicted of check forgery.
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Berryville
Roy E. Potts
Bank of Clarke
Gempp
Harrisonburg
Potts
Staunton
Jases
Tas Noseman
SF Police
Berets
Hoffman Show Rooms
Washington
Hancock
Baltumitore
Japan Will Stand Firm on Occupied Chinese Lands
Tokyo March 22 AP Prime minister Konoye told the Diet Japan will never yield an inch of territory the army has occupied in China. He refused to state limits on operations but said Japan will not give up any occupied area and will develop industry and economic conditions there alongside cultural efforts.
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Tokyo
Japan
China
Fumimaro Konoye
Diet
Baby Found Safe After 10 Days Left on Sauble Inn Step
A 10 day old baby was left on the step of Sauble Inn at the west end of Vanestown. Mrs George Ro Sauble, owner, reported the infant was warm and unharmed, with feeding offered. A passerby who had stepped out to fetch his automobile notified Mrs Sauble, and the infant was taken inside. The incident prompted an inquiry by local authorities.
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Sauble’s Inn
Vanestown
George Ro Sauble
Sauble
Sao Wits Ue
Saati
Frulk
Irving Mac
Westin
Dr Thorning denounces petition signers over Spanish war
Emmitsburg March 20 Dr Joseph T Thorning Mount St Marys College professor denounces as untruth the signers of a petition asking the Catholic church to influence an end to civilian killings in Spain He says he is not a spokesman for the church and challenges the group to cite his speeches or radio talks backing their claims The statement also accuses the American Friends of Spanish Democracy of misrepresenting his stance and questions their silence on religious suppression in leftist Spain.
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Emmitsburg
Catholic Church
Spain
Joseph T .Thorning
Mount St Mary's College
Thorning
New York
American Friends of Spanish Democracy
Henry St. George Tucker
Friends of Spanish Democracy
Dr. Thorning
United States
Barcelona
Washington Bill Demands Indemnity for Panay Attacks
The State Department said Ambassador Grew presented Japan with a bill for deaths injuries and damages from the December 12 1937 Panay air raid and three tankers. The amount exceeds one million dollars. The Japanese government had pledged indemnification. Three Americans were killed and many injured. a quick settlement was anticipated.
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Washington
State Department
Ambassador Grew
Japan
Panay
Sai
Department
Conservation Topics Highlight Boonsboro Lions Meeting
Five Frederick countians spoke on farming and forestry topics before the Boonsboro Lions Club in a Monday session. F. C. Kongle of Middletown presented Advantages in Moisture while Dr. W A R Bell of Frederick discussed Advantages to the Farmer in Reforestation. A joint Middletown and Boonsboro Lions meeting is planned for next Monday night.
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Boonsboro Lions Club
Frederick Countians
F.C Kongle
Middletown
W. A. R. Bell
Middletown and
Discouraged Selling Pulls Leaders Down
An AP analysis notes begun with discouraging selling dragged leading stocks down fractions and left early gains minimal. Trading slowed noticeably as the retreat continued with little support, while the pound sterling rose to $4,961.
Treasury official urges retention of undistributed profits tax
Washington March 22 AP Roswell Magill Under Secretary of the Treasury urged the Senate Finance committee to keep the undistributed profits tax. He argued the tax helps equalize total corporate tax burdens, noting that under the House bill about 2.269 million dollars in 1935 would be exempt for corporations with profits under 25 thousand dollars.
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Washington
Roswell Magill
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
House
Magill
Reorganization Bill Attack Is Beaten Off
Washington leaders defeated the first Senate move to exempt a federal agency from the executive reorganization bill. The 50 to 33 vote blocked a proposal to bar transferring the Forest Service from Agriculture to the Interior Department.
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Washington
Senate
Forest Service
Agri+iculture
Interior Department
Blood and War Rage Across China and Spain
The Associated Press reports fierce fighting in China and Spain. In Spain insurgents press a new defense line near Alcaniz as bombardment and armored assaults meet stubborn government defense. In China Japanese forces pound along the Grand Canal while Chinese commanders claim stalled conquests and growing guerrilla disruption. Britain seeks a balanced foreign policy as Chamberlain shapes Parliament’s view. Liechtenstein Nazis discuss closer ties with Germany amid near-total German population.
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Associated Press
China
Spain
Aragon
Alcaniv
Leas
Mediterranean
Grand Canal
Suchow
Lunghai
Tientsin-Pukow
Yu Chang-Yiao
Great Britain
England
Neville Chamberlain
Liechtenstein
Austria
Switzerland
Germany
Signs Of Spring Here Apricot Trees In Bloom
Frederick officials and citizens noted early spring signs today. An apricot tree in full bloom stood behind the Potomac Edison building on West Patrick Street, a rarity this early. Alderman Charles T. Butcher hosted returning bee martins, arriving about ten days ahead of their usual date, and some Court House park benches appeared as well.
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Frederick
Herbert S. Schroeder
Board of Aldermen
Potomac Edison
West Patrick Street
Schroeder
Charles T. Butcher
Butcher
Court House
Dog That Bit Children Shows No Rabies Signs
Seven children bitten by a dog on North Market Street were reported to be doing well. The dog remains in quarantine with no rabies signs observed. Health officer Dr. C Refauver said the animal likely belongs to the Strothner family on West Fifth Street.
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North Market Street
C. Refauver
Refauver
Strothners
West Firth Street
Weather Record and Temperature Totals
Precipitation for 22 hours ending 10:07 am today shows none. March normal precipitation is 3.32 inches. March 1937 recorded 13.3 inches. Yesterday's high was 76 degrees, high a year ago 31. Last night low 41, last year 37. Sunset 6:22 pm. Tomorrow sunrise 6:59 am, moonset 10:47 am.
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Aniual
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