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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1937

Page

16

Frederick Aldermen Vote For Two More Weeks Relief

The Frederick City Council met at City Hall presided by Alderman Herbert S. Schroeder. They approved two weeks of unemployment relief at $130.50 to aid 28 city families and discussed zoning changes for junk yards to require Board of Zoning Appeals permits beginning immediately. Lights near the Baker coal yard were ordered removed and a request to fence the new disposal plant clarifying tank was addressed.

Frederick Reputir Board of Alderney City Hall Lderman Herbert S. Schroeder Lloyd C. Culler J. Smith Lewis RB. Dertzbaugh Dune Luther Av. Baumgardner North Market Street Maurice Solar Hillside Coal Company Water Street Harry T. Phebus West South Street Board of Zoning Appeals Baker Coal Company East Fifth Street Jesse W. Kolb Edward J. Smith Wolman Taely de Pias George S Rodock Francis Senit American Legion Alfermen Esannet Memorial Tay Peremynien

Republican Boss J Weary Roraback Dies by Gunshot

G W A veteran Republican national committee man Henry Roraback of Connecticut and president of Connecticut Light and Power shot himself at his hunting lodge age 67. He was described as a long time party leader with state wide influence and his death ends a chapter of the old guard. The report notes a Hartford trip and a last known plan to depart after a phone call to his wife.

South Hardington Conn Henry Roraback Connecticut Light and Power Company Roraback Lewis Hartford Washington J. Weary Roraback Connecticut Republican “Old Guard

Early Compromise Seen in Roosevelt Court Fight

Washington notes that insiders expect a compromise on the Roosevelt court reorganization bill possibly soon. With Associate Justice Willis Van Devanter nearing retirement, discussions centered on a senatorial replacement list led by Senator J. T. Robinson of Arkansas as a leading nominee.

Washington Roosevelt Court Willis van Devanter Senate Senate Judiciary Committee High Court van Devanter Justice van Devanter Bign Sen. J. T. Robinson Arkansas

Flood Control Plan Drafted in Washington

The House flood control committee drafted an $81 million program to prevent floods. It calls for about 100 reservoirs on the Mississippi and tributaries under Army Engineers guidance with a $300 million cap and annual expenditures of $60 to $70 million over several years.

Washington House of Representative Howse Flood Control Committee Roosevelt Edward M. Martin Army Engineers Mississippi

FTC orders discontinuance of water supply equipment price fixing

Washington May 19 The Federal Trade Commission ordered 33 companies in eighteen states to discontinue a price fixing arrangement in the sale of equipment for water supply systems. The commission said the firms manufacture hydrants and fittings and dominate the industry nationwide.

Washington Federal Trade Commission Witte Ogo

Katz 10 Goes Back On Roads Patrol

Baltimore May 19 Active duty patrolling the highways for a three month period during the summer loomed today for Sergt Menash Katz a prominent figure in the State police while serving as a bodyguard and factotum for Gov Harry W Nice The Governor plans a vacation which prompts Katz to resume patrol duties Col Elmer F Munshower says Katz will patrol at once if Katz is assigned Katz has alternated between patrol on the Annapolis Washington Boulevards and duties with the Governor Officials differ on his current status but Katz remained active at public ceremonies and bill signing as the Governor noted Katz helps carry bills during Annapolis trips and remains a central figure in the Governor s entourage

Baltimore Sergt Menash Katz Harry W. Nice Katz Mrs. Nice Col Elmer F. Munshower State Police Frederick Camp Ritchie Colonel Munshower Nice Annapolis Munshower Washington Boulevard Annapolis Boulevard Ife State House Batz William Raurenschmidt

Fed erated Motion Picture crafts repudiate boycott appeal

Hollywood executives disavowed a publicity telegram urging a national boycott of films featuring five non striking actors leaders Robert Montgomery Franchot Tone and directors Frank Morgan Humphrey Bogart and Edward Arnold.

Hollywood Federated Motion Picture Crafts Screen Actors’ Guild Robert Montgomery Franchot Tone Frank Morgan Humphrey Bogart Edward Arnold

York Woman Held on Embezzlement Charge

Mrs. Josephine M. Stacy, 66, unable to post bail, was sent to the House of Detention to await extradition from York Pa. where she allegedly embezzled 42876 dollars from the York Visiting Nurses Association. She was arraigned before Magistrate Anthony F. Burke in Yorkville Court as a fugitive from justice and expressed willingness to return to York.

New York Josephine M. Stacy

Lindbergh declines celebration of anniversary flight

London reports Col. Charles A. Lindbergh, now 35, has no wish to mark the tenth anniversary of his New York to Paris solo flight. He plans a quiet day at his country home with Mrs. Lindbergh and baby Jon, insisting he did it and sees no need to celebrate. No telephone anniversary greetings will be received as the line is disconnected.

London Charles A. Lindbergh New York Paris Mrs. Lindbergh Jon

Pennsylvania Farmers Inspect County Horses

Twenty farmers from York County accompanied by York county agent George Weber and Co A Burgee animal husbandry extension specialist visited Frederick County to view eight stallions about forty mares and an equal number of weanlings and yearling colts. Attendees included Joseph Vial from the University of Maryland and County Agent Henry R Shoemaker.

York York County George Weber A. Burgee Col- Texe Percheron Association Frederick County John E. Crum Hoffman Cros Edward Derr Woodsboro Daniel E. Wright K. A. Clark A. H. Derr Frederick Covington Farms Warren Tydings Brunswick Joseph Vial University of Maryland Henry R. Shoemaker

G-Men Ordered To Harlan County Ky

The Justice Department ordered its agents into Harlan County Kentucky to probe charges that coal operators conspired to throttle union organization through violence and terrorism The move follows Senate Civil Liberties Committee concerns tied to shootings dynamiting and maimings in the Marian mining area

Washington Justice Department G-men Harlan County Senate Civil Liberties Committee Marian

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