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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1938
Page
7
City authorities begin a new sewer project using prison labor with work starting this week. Camp kits encounter a setback on 14th Street as a court ruling affects operations. Local officials emphasize safety and efficiency while negotiating conditions and oversight.
The city commission announced the new street roller is now in service. Officials said the machine will speed up road work and improve pavement quality across districts.
The article notes curb and gutter work on West Fourteenth street as part of sewer and water line extensions. It details dynamite use, street roller delivery, and WPA funding for a sanitary sewerage system, plus plans for widening East Patrick street and concerns about automatic sewer flushers. It also reports Maryland's first iron labor camp debate over convict labor for the Myersville project and a potential barrier if considered new construction.
Westminster couple Mr and Mrs Irving Mays announced plans to adopt a week old baby found abandoned Monday night at an inn in Taneytown. They notified State's Attorney George N Fringer, who is seeking the baby's parents. The Mayses say they want no children elsewhere.
Weather data shows 24 hour precipitation none. March to date 2.20 inches. March 1937 actual 128 inches. Yesterday high temperature missing value and a year ago 60. Last night low 65, year ago 46. Sunset 6.24 pm, sunrise 6.10 am, moon rise 1.40 am, moon set 1.40 am.
Wilmington Del March 23 AP Lemmot Dupont president of E I Dupont de Nemours and Co Inc said he had no doubt business could find work for all who want a job if reasonable certainty conditions remain stable He added permanent relief for the needy might become necessary if business is to be permanently overtaxed handicapped and impeded
Fire units were dispatched at 3:27 AM to 27 South Court Street where another company had already arrived and extinguished a fire in an upstairs room. A chair and bedclothes burned, but the occupant, a Negro man, was not identified. The United firemen were alerted after the alarm spread, while Independent Junior and Citizens companies made a separate, futile trip.
New York March 23 AP reports a heavy burst of selling pushed many stocks to new yearly lows as hopes for a broad spring business pickup faded. The index declined further near the fourth hour while some short-lived recoveries appeared. The pound sterling fell 0.45 to 34.9643 in early trading.
The Gleaners' class of Trinity Southern Methodist church school hosted an Aldersgate meeting Tuesday at Miss Virginia Murphy's Trail Avenue home. Mrs Bettie E Sundergill arranged the program, Miss Elizabeth Barntholow reviewed Methodism in Frederick County, and gifts were given to Mrs Gover for her birthday. Refreshments followed.
Secretary of State Hull pushes away from strict neutrality toward possible intervention, signaling a shift in U S foreign policy. Hull outlines parallel action by peaceful nations, defends protecting American interests abroad, and preliminarily lays groundwork for repealing the neutrality act. Hearings planned March 28 on repeal or amendment, with critics expected from Stimson and Sho twell.
President Roosevelt comments on selfishness in Congress, stating he has ousted Morgan. He reiterates attacks on the Special Committee as he issues a note.
A fragmented courtroom note states that he must in the meantime obey the law, invoking privilege and legal constraints amid ongoing proceedings. The brief text emphasizes compliance with statutes while awaiting further judicial action.
President Roosevelt ousted Artn the Tennessee Valley Authority and ordered Morgan removed while elevating Harcourt A Morgan to chairmanship. Acting Attorney General Robert H. Jackson backed the President’s right to remove TVA directors, citing executive branch authority and charges of dishonesty. Roosevelt urged “co-operation all along the line” to push national progress, criticizing selfish privilege and urging action to aid the ill fed and housed.
Vienna March 23 AP authoritative quarters issued a long denial list denying panic among Austrians since the Nazi union. They refute reports of thousands in crisis and note only 96 deaths by own action in Vienna since March 22, with 50 tied to the political change. Austrian bishops retain liberty and few former cabinet members are in custody. Archduke Antoine von Hapsburg’s arrest is denied.
Berryville Va March 23 Commonwealth's Attorney Edward McC Williams said William P Gempp 39 charged with obtaining 350 from the Bank of Clarke County under false pretenses has said he will waive a preliminary hearing If unchanged the decision sends him to a Clarke county grand jury next session March 28 Also authorities report a warrant charging Walter Murrel alias Gemon with obtaining 250 in false pretenses is held by local officials linked to a bank check incident
A storekeeper phoned police saying a man described as tough looking had exited a car and stood outside the shop. Police rushed to the scene and found the man to be Butler Spike Porter, a known mechanic, facing the officers with uncertain intent.
Several colleges and academies in the Frederick area plan spring recesses this year. Public county schools close for Easter observances, while the Maryland State School for the Deaf keeps students on campus. Hood College, Visitation Academy, and St. John’s High School announce Easter schedules with staggered return dates in mid to late April.
John M. Kennedy a 49 year old Baltimore businessman and new comer to state politics filed his candidacy today as a Democratic gubernatorial candidate. Attorney William Linsky said Kennedy planned to enter the primaries after deciding about a month ago that taxation must be addressed. Kennedy is a political stranger to Democratic leaders.
Washington March 23 The House Appropriations committee urged Congress to provide 447 808 555 for the army for the coming fiscal year. The sum is 32 545 000 more than the current year and 30 754 000 short of the 1920 21 level when the Army of Occupation was in Ferman.
Frederick county assessments rely on utility company reports for value. Anne Arundel, led by George Cromwell, pressed for expert surveys to fix valuations, comparing Cumberland aims with Frederick and Washington systems. Postal Telegraph withdrew its appeal. the tour includes Cumberland and Western Maryland to standardize assessments.
Repeated testimony on a calf theft linked to Charles F. Potts and Melvin G. Gilbert frames today’s undisposed circuit court case. Potts faces a bad check charge tied to a Woodsboro bank, forged for 15.25 dollars, and a beer purchase by false pretenses. Witnesses include Kemp, the Smiths, Sheriff Hiltner, and others. Potts is defended by Bennett. The panel lists ten jurors, while Willard urges caution on sentences. several appeals remain pending, including Baugher and Baumgardner.
Banks in the city and county will be closed Friday in observance of Maryland Day, a legal holiday in this state. The Commissioner and Mr. Gaver were asked to adjust their style of making entries to reflect this notice.
The Associated Press reports Pope Pius XII urged General Franco to moderate air attacks on civilian centers. Franco’s rebels pressed a new offensive in Huesca, threatening the Huesca Zaragoza highway while government lines buckled along a 12 mile front. Central China saw Japanese attempts to cross the Grand Canal stymied as Chinese forces resisted along the Lunghai corridor and Yellow River region. A 500,000 strong communist force in Hopeh reportedly harassing Japanese troops contributed to a stalemate in central China.
Maryland's State police plan two additional substations this year to supplement the Jessups project near Laure. The new facilities near Bel Air and Salisbury would cost about 16000 dollars each, completing the department's 1938 building program as nine substations are slated for replacement.
The Maryland Singers, Women's Chorus of the State Teachers College at Frostburg, arrived today. They performed at Middletown High School auditorium this afternoon and will present a program before Frederick High School’s assembly on Thursday at nine o'clock. The forty member group left Frostburg Tuesday and has appeared in Cumberland, Hagerstown, Washington, and Baltimore.
Annapolis March 23 The yield of the 4 ½ per cent Maryland income tax rose to 495003.25 today as employees of the State Comptroller office completed the tabulation of 27342 returns. Payments were made by 1267 corporations 25932 individuals 25 non residents 26 educators and 71 state employers paying at source of salaries to gutos tate employees.
An order granting an absolute divorce to Austin D. Bruchey formerly of Frederick and now Buckjeystown from Genevieve Bruchey on desertion grounds was handed down today by Associate Judge Arthur D. Willard. The plaintiff is to pay the costs and was represented by E. Austin James.
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