City Hall Fire Damages Part of Building and Smoke Fills Hall
A Friday night blaze at City Hall, likely starting under the staircase from a short circuit, filled the building with smoke and water damage. Fire crews battled the stubborn fire for hours, injuring none but smoke exposure to Chief Wilam F Steiner, who recovered at home. The Water department area suffered the most, with coats, boots, and tools burned, while records remained intact. An investigation traced the blaze to a faulty conduit and ignition of papers near a desk. Mayor Mun and officials inspected, insurance listed, and election supervisors named for the June municipal vote.
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Wilam F. Steiner
Fred Straley
Sergt
Vernon Smith
Charles Barras
Clyde Cronenburg
Beki
Charles W. Smith
Cronenburg
Alton Shaft
Water Department
Elmer FP. Munshower
Opera House
Trinity Church
St. John’s
Elmer Flumshower
Aewmen
Ks Orig
Bulding
Wagner-Lewis Bill Favored by Roosevelts Backing
President Roosevelt endorsed the Wagner-Lewis unemployment insurance bill in a letter to Representative Doughton, urging passage as a 1.006 billion dollar annual payroll tax plan. Gerard Swope of General Electric called for recovery while Congress considers the measure. The proposal would fund state unemployment reserves via a 5 percent payroll tax on employers with more than ten workers. The president framed it as fulfilling the 1932 Democratic platform.
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Washington
Perkins
Doughton
House
Ways and Means
Roosevelt
Jodusin
Gerard Swope
General Electric Company
Sketch of Emerson and Juneau Bridge Highlight
The image depicts Ralph Waldo Emerson as the sketch subject. Juneau, Alaska’s capital, is noted as the state’s largest city. The bridge shown is of the cantilever type.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
Juneau
Alaska
States Equipped to Administer Legislation Says Speaker
The speaker argues that states are uniquely prepared to manage this type of legislation. He cites recent administration efforts, such as public employment offices, as aligned with the policy. Referring to the Wagner-Lewis measure he endorses general principles of H.R. 7.659 as essential for recovery and preventing future economic crises and hopes for Congressional passage this session.
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Congress
Arkansas Democrat weighs timing of long dormant issue
Washington March 33 Len Rob ison Arkansas and the Democratic leader promised a state decision in the next few days on whether the dormant issue should be taken up for settlement now or postponed until the next Congress. He spoke after witnesses urged favorable action and Senate ratification.
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Washington
Len Robison
Arkansas
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
France seeks revival of war alliance with Britain
Paris reports a secret French communication to London proposing a revival of the entente cordiale to safeguard arms conventions. The note argues for collective action by powers if violations threaten state security and suggests such action if violations escalate to aggression.
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Paris
Great Britain
France
London
Jones Trails in Masters Halfway Mark Amid Windswept Golf
Augusta Ga March 23 The Masters Invitation sees Bobby Jones falter as Horton Smith leads with 70 72 142 two under par. Jones climbs from 35th to 28th place after posting 74 and 76 for 150 at halfway. The field struggles with putts and conditions in chilly wind.
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Augusta
Bobby Jones
Oakmont
Unis
Jones
Horton Smith
Chicago
Oldest Pro Shop Claim Amid Historic Maryland Site
Balt imere reports Carol T MacMaster golf pro at Hillendae Country Club asserts the shop is the United States oldest. A 1776 stone behind lockers marks the claim while former estate ties and 1815 locker areas add to the antique setting. Separate item notes Albert Case of Bureausville held on May grand jury for alleged perjury in Frederick against Western Maryland Railroad.
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Baltimere
Carol T MacMaster
Hillendae Country Club
Frederick
United States
MacMaster
Ebdendale
Roe
Fislen
Ballinore
Sol Hien
Bureausville
Acto
Hagerstown
Macil Sim
Agreement Near to End Auto Strike Talks
Washington reports a predicted agreement to end the auto industry strike by tomorrow after President Roosevelt held two hours of talks with manufacturers and labor leaders. Hugh F. Johnson said prospects were unclear as sessions ended, while labor officials indicated a hold day was possible.
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Washington
Hugh F. Johnson
Roosevelt
Johnson
White House
C. W. Nash
Manufacturers
Isher
William Collins
Joseph Bailey
Richard L Bird
New Farming Plan Aims to Grow Hydrocarbons on Farms
Three Iowa scientists urge immediate adoption of a farm relief plan to mix 10 percent corn alcohol with gasoline to power engines. A congressional hearing set for April 5 will hear their findings on growing chemicals as well as food on farms and launching an agricultural revolution.
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New York
Iowa
Chemical Foundation
Knight
Senate to Approve Federal Pay Provisions in Bill
Washington predicts Senate will approve the less liberal House federal pay provisions of the independent offices bill. A partisan conference agreement was adopted, leaving disputes over federal pay and veterans benefits unresolved. Action delayed by speeches and a nomination fight.
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Washington
Senate
House
Independent Offices
Securing Building Permits Signals Spring Growth
City Hall issued two permits for new residences in Pridas windy weather. Harold A Hoffman of Hagerstown was granted a brick dwelling on the corner of Upper College Terrace and West Second Street at about 7500 dollars. A second permit for a bungalow on Moster Avenue between Ninth and Tenth Streets went to Ros Hefiner with construction costs near 1500 dollars. The home sale of Mrs Gladys Remsberg Hoffman is noted. A livestock sale netted 1164.70 dollars with cattle, cows, and hogs selling briskly at Mt Pleasant. Glenn Trout served as auctioneer and RL Helly as clerk. Dragon ships were mentioned for Viking ships in a separate note.
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Pridas
City Hall
Harold A. Hoffman
Hagerstown
Hot
Hoffman
Gladys Remsterg
Braddocs Berghis
Moster Avenue
Ninth
Tenth Streets
Ros Hefiner
Gury Buckey
Soviet Trade Financing Initiated by Wall Street Bankers
New York March 23 five major banks and the Federal Export-Import Bank moved to inaugurate Soviet trade financing. A committee led by J C Rovensky of Chase Nations Bank will prepare a report for Charles E Stuart as bankers from across the country discuss participation in sales to the Soviet Union with trade experts from the American Russian Chamber of Commerce.
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New York
Wall Street
Federa! Bank
Soviet Union
J. C. Rovensky
Des Chase Nations Bank
America
Wis
Import bank maps banks share in export loan program
Report describes how commercial banks nationwide can participate in lending facilitated by the export import bank. In Hagerstown, L. Marcus was detained by Officer Allen Shaft at 4 30 pm on a double parking charge after depositing 2 50 as collateral for a hearing. A damaged tooth is the only body part that cannot repair itself.
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L.L. Marcus
Hagerstown
Allen Shaft
Middletown nominates candidates for April election
Middletown moves to elect burgess and six council posts on Easter Monday April 2 after a nominating convocation at Memorial Hall. About 400 residents attended as Walter Beachley opposes Burgess George Doub while two-year council seats fill with Edgar Boogle J Olmer Derr and others including incumbents and new locals. Ira Young chaired the meeting with Earl Kepk secretary.
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Middletown
Bigess
Burgeo
Walter Beachley
Toiddletown
George Doub
Frank Holter
Charles B. Darner
West
S. Leslie Shafer
Plac
Shafe
Citzens
Edgar H. Boogle
J. Olmer Derr
M. Prank Halter
Besten
Burgess
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Lewis F Fagan
Schroeder
Charles
Aber. C Ritchie
Yen
Ment Insurance
Orier State Cane
Laws
World Court
Lower Broadway
la Guardia
Dandscape
Hillendsie- Beart
Agriculture
C. E. Cline & Son
OCR Price
Navy
Altar
Cora Elizabeth Glassford
Pelham Glassford
Washington, D. C
Lee Wood Park
U.S.N
Glendal
Calif
Soviet
Carty
Carty's
Famots
Thomas Jefferson
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