New Orleans Storm Wrecks 75 Homes In Edgewood
A violent squall struck New Orleans causing severe destruction in the Livebrock area of Edgewood. At least 2 dozen injured, a baby reportedly trapped under debris, and residents left in terror as roofs ripped off, poles snapped, and cars crushed in minutes. Police and fire crews evacuated families to nearby homes amid flooding and gas leaks. Local elevator operator Max Zimmer described the quake like a freight train, noting widespread damage and frightened residents.
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Orleans
Edgewood
New Orlean
menico
Max Zimmer
Not New Deal Raw Deal Signs Spark Auction Controversy
Local sign painter Otto C Wiegand displayed two protest signs during a sheriff sale for unpaid rent at 1716 Stail Avenue. One sign mocked the phrase not a new deal raw deal while another asked why sellers were being pre sold after eight years and $3600 in rent. The sale proceeded under sheriff supervision with items marked down. most buyers paid and removed belongings. Sheriff announced costs totaled 505 with $120 sought for rent and $1.50 magistrate fee. A neighbor later claimed some furniture sold for far less than purchased.
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Otto C
Wiegand
stail avenue
John Li
Dutirowa
Wieganed
solld
Weather Summary for Today and March Totals
Precipitation for 24 hours ending 7 a.m. today two inches. March to date total 1.6 inches. March 1933 total 5.06 inches. Deficiency since 1934. High yesterday 47, high today 41, low yesterday 30. Low last night 27. Sun sets today 1:26 p.m. Sunrise tomorrow 6:05 a.m. Moon rises 3:18 p.m. Moon sets 4:19 a.m.
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Sormer
Progressives in Congress Gain Support in Washington
In Washington on March 26 1934 the row over Home Owners Loan Corporation HOLC and party lines is debated with Senator Norris of Nebraska praised for voting to select HOLC agents nonpartisanly. Democrats defend their party while acknowledging Norris strength in a pivotal test of governance during the Roosevelt era.
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RODNEY DUTCHEER
Washington
Congress
Coolidge
Hoover
Capitol
George W. Norris
Nebraska
Senate
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
House
Norris
Neely
Costigan
Colorado
Bone
Pat Harrison
Harrison
HOLC pie
Barkley
Neels
Smith
Transient fire tragedy claims seventeen lives in study
A Federal Relief Administration field representative concludes inquiry into the Tran fire, with 17 dead so far and several others gravely ill. He plans to report to Administrator Hopkins, and will discuss the blaze with Governor Peery in Richmond on the way to Washington.
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Tran
Alan Johnstone
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
Washington
Harry L. Hopkins
AL bur oro bodes
pos Srely
megzoes
Manmie Taylor
Glen Bullen
John Trapp
Detroi
Lynchburg
Jonansone
Alndings
Hopkins
Richmond
Peery
Uninvited White House Guests Held in Capital
Washtegan March 26 AP reports two uninvited individuals were held at the White House for mental observation. Harry A. Yoder 27 attempted to enter the mansion claiming to see the President, and ELee 21 of Beach, New Jersey sought a brain trust interview.
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WHITE HOUSE
CAPITAL
Washtegan
Gallinges
Hary A. Yoder
Saarder
Yoder
Desupes ELee 21
BraGey Beach
N. J
Bledsoe Goes On Trial For Murder Of Glass
Westminster reports Lloyd Bledsoe age 29 on trial in Carroll county Circuit Court for the murder of Cecil Glass a 35 year old Carroll County farmer. A jury was selected and testimony began after the coroner's jury ordered Bledsoe held following the discovery of Glass body on February 17.
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Westminster
Lloyd Bledsoe
Carroll county
Cecil Glass
Glass
Biedsoe
Mail Plane Makes Safe Forced Landing
A mail plane performed a forced landing 32 miles west of Gay at Vickery Field after wing damage in rain and sleet. Pilot L Kleinceder was unharmed. authorities reported a seizure of the flight due to weather hazards. The incident follows a 1893 law granting health authorities power to suspend migration during epidemics.
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jena. L
Kleinceder
brécz
Vickecy
here
Man Confesses to Slaying Woman Over Hex Claim
Albert Shinsky, 24, admits killing Mrs. Susan Mummey, 63, saying a spirit commanded him and she cursed him with a hex. Police photos place him in Potsine jail as he calmly stands during proceedings.
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Albert Shinsky
Susan Mummey
Potsine
Congress to Probe Wirt Statement On Roosevelt Brain Trust
Congress likely to investigate a Washington Post article by Gary, Indiana educator Dr. William A. Wirt accusing Roosevelt brain trust members of seeking to overthrow the government. Rep Bulwinkle seeks inquiry, Rainey and Burns discuss referral to Rules Committee for decision. A special committee would conduct the probe.
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Drain trust
U. S
Roosevelt
Stalin
Wiliam A. Wirt
Gary
ead
House
Washington
Wirt
William A. Wirt
Ind
Roosevelt “brain trust
Washington Post
Bulwinkie
North Carolina
Rainey
Burns
Rules Committee
Market cheerful but enthusiasm restrained in auto labor thaw
New York March 26 aP News reports a cautious market mood following news of an armistice in the auto labor dispute. After an opening rush, gains faded as profit takers sold, with moderate declines seen in overall activity. Grains and cotton showed mixed moves while bonds firmed and dollar/sterling rates held steady.
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New York
Fourth Clark Trial Begins In Court
Ellen City March 26 Jury selections completed quickly as testimony opened in the fourth trial of Betsy E. Clark former clerk to the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners charged with embezzling about 30500 in county funds She faces a specific count of embezzling 426 from 97 indictments returned by two grand juries and the case was opened with brief state and defense statements.
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Ellen City
Mar
Betsy E. Clark
Montgomery County Board of Commissioners
Debate on XEW Deal Prompts Mock House Session
The program committee of 3 Flock and George mek selects seed for judging, with Witthm 3B. Goss of the W Ban presiding. The event centers on a mock debate debating the Nex Deal and its supposed benefits for growth and security.
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Beneft
Wittm
Goss
Esrenart Boxias
Degatzve
Evangelistic Services at Bapis Church This Evening
Evangelistic services will be held at the Bapis church at 7 o clock led by Rev. William C. Royal. He will preach on I Know That My Redeemer Lives. The Lync Quartets of Monrovia, including the Nico Genius and Harpers sitters, will sing.
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William C. Royal
Toree
Royal
Redeemer
Lync
Monrovia
Nico Genius
Harpers sitters
Slander suit seeks 5000 damages in Mary Young vs Agnes Favorite
In Circuit Court, Mrs. Erma M. Young sues Mrs. Agnes E. Favorite for 5000 damages claiming slander. Witnesses describe a remark allegedly about Young's chastity made April 6 at a North Market street store doorway. Favorite denies the remark but admits suspecting involvement with Young's husband.
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Erma M. Young
South Market street
Agnes E. Favorite
East Seventh street
Favorite
North Market street
Helen Hein
Faorite
Befiner
Young
Yours
Jesse Young
East Patrick street
John A. Young
You
Fasersie
Hetas
Whiewis
Lena Petiero
John
Gien
Edyvare Pavorite
Ray
Hany Haran
orite
J. Meadows
Charles
Umberge
r B.burgh
A_ Orsison
Eaward
Myers Sharets
Peter F. Bu
Pondresa
D. Mor
Joan W. Six
Rene S. sents
Hood College Palm Sunday Vespers Celebrated
Hood College hosted a Palm Sunday Vespers in Brodbeck Hall featuring a 40-voice choir performance of sacred works led by President Joseph H. Apple who spoke on the unity of art and faith. The service included Faure and Scott anthems with soloists and an organ recital, highlighting music as a universal expression of spirit.
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Brodbeck Hall
Hood College
Joseph H. Apple
Atush
William R. Barnhart
John Prindle Scott
Jerusalem
Marjorie Adams
Meddletown
choi
Gabriel Faure
Jules Graner
Faare
Rede L. Becks
smeeps
amitess
County commissioners award contracts for supplies and services
Contracts awarded at the end of March and June include Glade and Wibe for bread and feed, Stand groceries BD, Hendrickson Gry goods store, Frederick County Produce Inc. for meats, and a new invention enabling airplanes to spray orchards with fine mists to control pests.
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County Cs
Glade y Wibe
Hendrickson Gry goods
Frederick County Produce Tnc
Air Mail Bill Passed by House and Sent to White House
The House approved the administrat ors temporary air mail bill completing congressional action. It authorizes the Postmaster General to use army aircraft for mail carrying, requires safe day and night flying, trains pilots, covers expenses, allows plane repairs, and requires costing of army mail service on the next session's first day. The Senate then surrendered on the pay question and debated veterans benefits.
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Washington
House
White House
Capitol
Roteevelt
Postmaster General
Congress
army
Senate
independent office
Middletown High hosts dinner for county education leaders
Frederick County Board of Education members, the County Superintendent and high school principals will attend a dinner Monday night at Middletown High School. The event features the XFS cooking club, a 14 to 17 year old group teaching meal planning and nutrition, with a post dinner discussion led by Principal Albert L Leary.
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Frederick County Board of Education
Frederick county high schools
Middletown High School
Frederick
Albert L Leary
Frederick Ing¢h
James C. Biehl
Thurmont
Herbert F. Davis
Middletown E High
Elmer
Chandice
Libertytownm
Willam
Gross
Waltersville
Anna P. Jones
Equmishirg
Wilbur Devibiss
Brans&ICE
Eieh School
XFS
bors
Alicdieioun High School
Davis
principe
4sshan C. Exon
Perzasie
Hood College
Hagerstown
Prat William E. Kimgaman
Inghshom
Biddlewors
Schock
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Brain Trust
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Mahatma Gandhi
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KEYSTONE SOCIETE
Ruth WV. Pope
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Ruth E. Perry
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Johanna Ace
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Ministry Of Music
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