Baltimore holdup leads to manhunt and patrolman killed
In Baltimore two bus drivers were robbed of 63 dollars by two armed men. A patrolman later found wounded and died after pursuing suspects. Louis Boyle, a taxicab driver, linked two Florida licensed cars to the crime, naming Buck Blade Bill Drake and Joe Green of St Augustine Florida as occupants. The investigation tracked a Florida license plate 115345 and a boarding house register.
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Baltimore
Maryland
John R. Block
Louis Boyle
South Baltimore
Boyle
North Charles Street
Kentucky
Florida
Annapolis
Buck Blade
Bill Drake
Joe Green
St- Augustine
Fiz
Marriage Licenses Listed From Various Cities
Clarence Sperow and Lydia Md Irene Doffimy er 27, both of this city. Ray Putt 21 and Carrie Hartman 13 of Mechanicsburg Pa. John Wolf 23 and Phyllis Maiden 18 Martinsburg W Va. Russell Mertz 21 and June Yohe 19 Harrisburg Pa. Galen Berkendile 21 and Rosemary Sharp 18 Washington bo.
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Clarence C. Sperow
Lydia
Irene Doffiemyer
This City
Ray F. Putt
Carrie B. Hartman
Mechanicsburg
John C. Wolf
Phyllis T. Maiden
Martinsburg
W. Va
Russell L. Mertz
June A. Yohe
Harrisburg
Galen R. Berkendile
Rosemary C. Sharp
Washington
Woodin Says Low Mood Is Over Inflation Plan Discussed
The article reports on Treasury Secretary Woodin and Federal Reserve actions as open market purchases of government securities were pressed. It notes Senate hearings, potential currency expansion, and expectations for House acceptance of inflation provisions tied to the farm bill, with quotes about combating inflation and differences among lawmakers. Treasury officials seek rapid approval of a broadened open market program.
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Federal Reserve Banks
Treasury
Federal Reserve Board
Reserve Banks
Thomas
Senate
Woodin
Glass
Walter Wyatt
House
Burns
Deaths: Claude J. Sprecher Dies in Pampa Texas
Claude J. Sprecher formerly of this county died at home in Pampa Texas on Thursday from complications. Surviving sisters are Mrs. F H Staube Mrs C E JoConhel and Mrs H C Carbaugh all of this city. Surviving brothers Ernest and Paul Sprecher also reside here. He was the son of John and Catherine Sprecher of Hu yetts.
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Claude J. Sprecher
Pampa
Texas
F. H. Staube
C. E. Jo’conhel
H. C. Carbaugh
Ernest
Paul Sprecher
Mr. Sprecher
John
Catherine Sprecher
Huyetts
Inflation bill at a glance outlined by Washington
The administration backed inflation plan envisions Federal Reserve purchases of 2 billion in government obligations and potential issuance of 8 billion in new currency to meet maturing obligations. It includes halving gold dollar content, currency stabilization talks, and up to 100 million in silver acceptances for war payments redeemable in coin.
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Washington
Federal Reserve
Macon Takes to Air for First Time
The airship Macon lifted under a pale dawn sky as it began tests to judge if it meets contract requirements for power speed climbing endurance and other factors. The craft seethed with 105 aboard including officers naval inspectors and Goodyear Zeppelin engineers. After a long aloft session the captain ordered ground crews dismissed as the ship continued well past 11 hours aloft.
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Navy
Akron
Naval Board of Inspection
George C. Day
Goodyear-Zeppelin Co
Macon
Diesel
Abduction Case Contacts Reported in Jerome Marcus Mystery
Capt. Gilbert revealed Jerome Marcus recalled little of his abduction. The boy walked several blocks after release, rode a taxi to his mother’s address, and was blindfolded. Mrs. Marcus collapsed from stress. Police held three suspects linked to gangland activity. two bank robbers identified by Mrs. Marcus. Seven more suspects were arrested in Illinois.
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Gilbert
Jerome
Chicago
Marcus
SIU
Archie Brown
Ted Patterson
Sangamon County
Til
Factor
Brown
Marcuse
Ed Strauss
Tuscola
Ill
Roosevelt Currency Policy Shift Shapes World Talks
The United States moves to curb the dollar’s weakness by a policy shift that strengthens Roosevelt in currency talks. Foreign governments are told the policy was driven by domestic needs, hinting at shifts in the gold standard and potential inflation measures under consideration. The plan, linked to inflation-raising powers in Congress, aims to bolster the American bargaining position.
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State Department
America
France
Roosevelt
Thomas Dill
Stanford Queen Crowned Despite Weight Rule
Stanford California April 21. Rose Cubbison named queen of the Masque ball at 115 pounds after a ruling required 150 pounds or more. Misa Cubbison was allowed to accept with promise to gain weight later.
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Stanford Uiversity
Calif
Stanford
Rose Cubbison
Misa Cubbison
Board Of Seven To Direct R F C Fund In County
The Welfare Federation in Washington county receives temporary Federal work relief funds aimed at households with no bare necessities. Projects will avoid competing with gainful employment and focus on nonfunded tasks like potato field cultivation along Frederick road. Local officials stress funds are supplements to exhausted local resources and not unemployment relief, with eligibility limited to those currently on direct relief.
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Welfare Federation
Hagerstown
Board of County Commissioners
Frederick ‘Road
Washington County
Washington County Welfare Federation
Federation
Anaious
Fime
Governor’s
Revival at Nazarene Church Draws Large Attendance
Special revival services are in progress at the Nazarene church at 628 Salem avenue conducted by Rev. Marvin Cooper formerly of Hastings Nebraska and Rev. H. B. Brenner from Alexandria Virginia. Prof. Kirby Fields from Indiana is song evangelist in charge. Services continue each evening at 7 50 except Saturday with large crowds in attendance.
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The
Nazarene Church
Salem Avenue
Marvin 8. Cooper
Hastings
Neb
H. B. Brenner
Alexandria
Kirby Fields
Indiana
Scouts to Hike Weekend Leadership Training Camp
Leaders attending the Leadership and Training Course led by B. J. Grimes will hike from Saturday 4 p m to Sunday about 2 p m. The overnight event takes place at Camp Baker on Brad dock mountain, a Freder icy County Scout camp.
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B. J. Grimes
Camp Baker
Braddock Mountain
Fredericy County
Rail Shares Jump as Big Blocks Raise Market Pace
The bull stock run continued in New York as large railroad orders dominated early trading. Pennsylvania rose to 21 on 15,000 shares. Illinois Central hit 18.50 with a 4.0 rise. Missouri-Kansas-Texas climbed to 21. Industrial and utility issues faced profit taking while General Motors and U S Steel moved modestly. Cotton futures edged higher and NY Central began with a 25,000 share trade at 25 up 4.
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New ‘York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Isiess Pacific
Illinois Central
Rock Island
General Motors
U. S. Steel
American Telephone
Consolidated Gas of
New York
Caen Products Refining
New York Central Railroad
Reports Firing At Hen Thieves In Maryland County
William H Cunningham president of the Board of County Commissioners fired two shots at fleeing thieves after their alleged invasion of his chicken coops near Lappans and St James around 1 am. He could not confirm exact theft but said several chickens were taken. He awoke to chicken noises, summoned his son, and fired as the car’s driver sped away. Police dispatched officers to highway vantage points.
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William H. Cunningham
Board of County Commissioners
Mr. Cunningham
Lappans
St. St James
Cunningham
Elimination Contests Set At Winter Street School
The editor announced afternoon elimination games for South Potomac Street Surrey Howard Street Williamsport and Heltway to be held at the Potomac Street Junior High around 4 o'clock Monday weather permitting. Entered boys and girls are asked to be on time.
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Winter Street
South Potomac Street
Surrey
Howard Street
Williamsport
Heltway
Potomac Street
Pleads Guilty To Rum Charge In Federal Case
John D. Hamilton twenty from Chestnut Grove was arrested by Federal Agents Ralph Tagg Ralph Stover and William Long at the local office on charges of manufacture and possession of liquor. He pleaded guilty before U S Commissioner D Angle Wolfinger and is held under 750 dollar bond for grand jury action. Agents reported a twenty six gallon still one hundred gallons of mash and other equipment seized at an outbuilding on the Hamilton premises.
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John D. Hamilton
Chestnut Grove
Ralph ‘Tagg
Ralph Stover
William Long
U. S
D. Angle Wolfinger
Hamilton
Japs Establishing New State In North China
Report from Bhanghai April 21 states Japanese and Manchu forces seized a coastal area forming a triangular domain between the Great Wall region and the Swan River with a base about 60 miles along the Yellow Sea and an inland apex near Chinwangtao. A Swantung provisional government meeting at Pekaiho was reported. US destroyer Henderson canceled a Chinwangtao call May 15 and may proceed to Tangku or Shanghai depending on the Sino-Japanese conflict. the ship carries provisions for Marines at Peiping. Also notes a Pondsville church opening and a W K Diehl pastoral anniversary at Clear Spring Lutheran Church.
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Bhanghai
North China
Great Wall of China
Swan River
Yellow Sea
Pekaiho
Chinwangtao
Henderson
United States Marine Guard
Peiping
Shanghai
United States
Manila
Chicago Grain Market Quotation Notes from The Stickell Sates
Market brief reports quotations from The Stickell Sates Corporation based in Washington and Hagerstown. The item lists grain price movements and trading tone for Chicago exchanges.
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Stickell Sates Corporation
Washington &J
Hagerstown, Md
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Tto
NPA
Greenwalt Electric Supply Co
Weet Antistam Street
Tilghman’s
Chesapeake Bay
Myers Mayonnaise
Rabbitts Lye
Harry S. Myers
Franklin and Potomac Streets
H. Sugar Carr
Lic
Maine
Meat Department
Boas
Allentown
Swift
Eyes of World
On Roosevelt
Mickey
Sunday Inquirer
W. H. Snyder
News Dealer
Board of Seven
R. F.C. Fund
Foday
Stein Bree & Boyce
McComaé-Armstrong Building
Open
Amer
Cap Seereee
Amer, Tel
Tel
Anagonda
B&o
Beth. Steel
Chrysler
Consol
AMS
Dupont Renee Venee
Fox Eae Eee Teree
Gen. Electric
Gen. Foods
Aeres Gen. Motors
New Domain
Swan River Section
Pondsville
the ‘Christian Church
W. L. Lettich
W. K. Diehl
Lutheran Church
Clearspring
Cilearapring
Se Faul’s
Western Pike
Mt. Tabor
Fairview
Chicago Grain Market
Kline Bros. Best
AMOCO
Orange American Gas
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