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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1931
Page
10
State debate centers on widening roads to accommodate buses and streetcars as public transit gains traction. Officials argue public routes should be improved while private railways resist expanded vehicle lanes.
William Poikts argued for road widening to handle buses and trucks as the General Assembly debated license revisions and trucking fees. He noted the need for a faster northbound route to Philadelphia and stressed immediate road improvements while acknowledging opposition to higher truck fees and railroad competition.
Washington reports a committee led by Walter Girard will study federal state and local public works to maximize winter employment. James Garfield Cox land named chairman as the group weighs expanding public works to reduce unemployment.
Nathan M Albert, a Westminster hardware merchant, now speaks with an artificial voice following surgery at Baltimore’s University Hospital for chronic laryngitis. The April 13 procedure and subsequent three hour operation replaced his vocal organs, ending his laryngitis and enabling a return to business.
Fragmentary text hints at a legal clash between brothers over a business matter. The readable portion mentions litigation and a dispute tied to family ownership, with limited details on parties or actions.
Ground breaking ceremonies for Mount Airy’s proposed public park drew about 1000 people on Saturday. Frank E Willay led the event hosted by the Chamber of Commerce with speeches and the formal transfer of land deeds to the town.
19 year old Cagen Nabors of Talladega High School sustained internal injuries during a Friday football game against the Alabama School for the Deaf. He was listed in serious but stable condition as of press time.
The Chinese foreign minister issued a note dated September 27 demanding full redress from Japan and the withdrawal of Japanese troops to avert further hostilities. Secretary Stimson sent identical notes to China and Japan urging an end to fighting. Reports from Rengo News Agency claimed Manchuria moves toward a republic with a provisional government for Kaun province, while Japan disavowed political aims and said troops would be withdrawn.
Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon announce a start from Tachikawa near Tokyo to Samu entra 375 miles north for a Pacific hop to the United States. They aim to begin Wednesday at dawn if weather allows and hope to set a long-distance record, with stops at Boise and other points if fuel suffices.
The state reaches a settlement totaling 93 750 with Union Trust Company and others after a long inquiry into defalcations by state road employees. About 4 952 checks were examined as part of the investigation with 146 625 recovered of roughly 376 000 stolen from the state roads treasury. Eleven men were later sentenced for their roles in the treasury looting.
Sept 28 Helena Arkansas farmers trade system revived by county agent to swap surplus goods. A M Rogers sent notices offering to serve as the medium without charge to swap items. The notice urged listing items farmers could trade and to indicate surplus goods for possible exchanges.
Baltimore reports a mysterious fire in the city jail lasting about thirty minutes. The blaze filled cells and corridors with smoke but inmates were not allowed to escape. guards and fire crews contained it with three alarms rung. A group of women inmates were released from some areas as crews worked.
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