Dies committee to probe Communistic groups next week
Washington Aug 23 The Dies committee plans a second major inquiry into Communist organizations after finishing Nazi and Fascist investigations. Rep Dies said Gen W G Krivitsky, ex Soviet military intelligence official, will testify. Krivitsky authored recent articles on Russian secret agents and was deported at the committee’s request. Henry D Allen of Pasadena testified about meetings with German and Italian officials in 1938 and links to the Silver Shirts and American White Guard. Allen described arranging a protest at a Washington hotel and alleged anti Jewish plotting tied to Mrs Leslie Fry and Conrad Chapman.
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Washington
Dies
Rep. Dies
D-Tex
W. G. Krivitsky
Krivitsky
Henry D. Allen
Pasadena
Cal
Allen
Silver Shirts of
America
American White Guard
Silver Shirts
California
Fritz Kuhn
Ger T
Romania
East
Leslie Fry
Glendale
Conrad Chapman
County Farmers Vote on District Formation and Referendum
County farmers will vote to authorize a district and set a referendum date. Polling sites will be in several county sections with mail ballots to the county farm agent. A majority enables district organization. a five member committee will be named, two by the state committee and three by farmers, to arrange work and seek Soil Conservation Service aid for soil erosion control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Soil Conservaton
Triple A
Big Square and Round Dance at Smithsburg Hall
Festival at Jamsport Community Park features the Boys band of Quincy Pa on Friday August 24 with music by Dixie Ramb and a cakewalk. Benefit of U B Church proceeds go to the church fund. Admission 25 cents.
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Smithsburg Hall
Dixie Ramb
Jamsport
Boys Band
Quincy
Fatal beating shocks Montrose Playmate case
Police charged Richard Jensen, 14, after he confessed to striking a boy who taunted him. William Williams, 13, was found dying beneath Jensen’s parents’ home, garroted with copper wire, his skull crushed and knife wounds noted. Williams had recent history at Whitier state school as an « incurigible. »
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montrose
Cal
P. C. Svebbing
Richard Jensen
William Williams
Jensen
Stebbins
Venice
James Burns
Larry Cosmack
Virgil Gray
Frances Jensen
Richard
Billy Williams
Williams
Whitier State School
Couple Missing In Lost Forests Near Lutsen Minnesota
Dr Arthur H Curtis an Evanston Illinois obstetrician and his sister in law Mars Floyd H Watrous were among the sixth and seventh missing in the Northland for ests this summer. Several hundred men hunted them after their abandoned car was found nine miles up a back road from the Lutsen resort on Lake Superior shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutsen
Minn
Northland
Arthur H. Curtis
Evanston
Tils
Ross K Gilbert Left 7000 For Chambersburg Charity Funds
Ross K Gilbert editor of the Chambersburg newspaper died last week leaving seven thousand dollars to the Community Nurse fund and to the Free Library of that town.
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Ross K. Gilbert
Chambersburg
Community Nurse Fund
Free Library
Death notices and obituaries from Smithsburg area
Deaths include Mrs Jennie L Barrick of Gettysburg Ohio aged 90 and Mrs Nellie Dunston’s children in Sewickley and Pittsburgh. John Renn Fr near Frederick died of tetanus at 13 with funeral set for Wednesday. A H Marr 3 died Tuesday. funeral Thursday at St Pauls U B with burial in Rose Hill. Also sales ad for Ladies Granite Diamond Rings at Saums.
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Jennie L. Barrick
Smithsburg
Gettysburg
Ohio
Sophia
Benjamin Oswald
Elizabeth Neff
Shippensburg
Sarah Frey
Mae Beard
Morris
Allen H
Lee Oswald
John Oswald
Putnam
Oklo
Albert Cantner
Sykesville
Edgar
Cavetown
Nellie Dunston
Sewickley
Ike
Ben
Pittsburgh
Charley
John
Calvert
Mercersburg
Minnich Funeral
Hagerstown
John Renn
Ida Keefer Renn
Frederick
Frederick City Hospital
Evangelical Luthwin Church
Church Street
Francis Scot
Frederick High School
Robert E. Renn
A. H. Marr
South Cannon
St. Paul's U. B. Church
F. Berry Plummer
Rose Hill
Counties weigh resuming control of roads in Maryland
The article notes Washington county and five others debating road control return. It cites annual funds from the gas tax to support maintenance, conference with State Senator Joseph D. Mish, and estimates for machinery costs. Five counties already show intent to take over secondary roads, with line tax revenue allocated by road shares.
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Baltimore
Toftay
Joseph D. Mish
State Roads Commissioners
Mangans
Washington County
Chamber of Commerce
Board of County Commissioners
Anne Arundel
Harford
Montgomery
Frederick
Frederick County
Cecil, Howard
Prince Georges County
Washington
Tenant Farmers Submit Flood Of Applications For Federal Loans
The Farm Security Administration expands its tenant farmer land loan drive with a $40 million budget for year three. Applications are expected to reach 150,000 to 200,000 for about 7,000 loans, far higher than prior years. Loans run 40 years at 3 percent, amortized at 4.3 percent, averaging about $5,000 each, with a $12,000 administrative cap. Repayments have exceeded maturities due to flexible payment in good years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Farm Security Administration
FSA
Princeinal
Sex Hormones Planted Under Skin Aid Women’s Health
Ten women at Mt Sinai Hospital received crystal seeds of sex hormones under the skin to release health compounds over time. Early results show activity after two to three months, with less hormone needed than in liquid injections. The method, done in a one inch superficial cut below the hips, may offer a cheaper, less burdensome alternative to injections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mt. Sinai Hospital
Science
Odall J. Salmon
Robert I. Walter
Samuel H. Geist
ML. Sinai
Tear gas used at Barre strike clash
In SOUTH BARRE Mass deputies fired tear gas shells and gas grenades into a crowd of striking workers at the Barre Wool Combing Company plant after a woman sympathizer shattered a car window. The incident follows a night of stone-throwing injuries, including a 10 year old girl, as state police aid is sought. A gas shell hit a two year old striker in the sex causing serious injury. The woman glass-breaker escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Barre
Mass
Sheriff's Deputies
Barre Wool Combing Company
Couple seeks duplicate license after torn wedding plans
A Pottsville couple asked the marriage license clerk for a duplicate license a week after their original. The bride produced scraps of the torn license and joked of quarrels over wedding plans, prompting the clerk to issue a new copy.
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Pottsville
Devoted German Shepherd Guards Fallen Owner’s Door
In Brainerd Minnesota three months after Howard Bisiar died at his lake cabin a year old German shepherd continues to stand guard at the door refusing to leave. Friends bring food daily hoping to find the dog a new home.
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Brainered
Minn
Howard Bisiar
Cheap Victory Freeport and Duchess Loses Clasp
In Freeport Texas CG P Kendall Jr wins first prize for the deepest fish caught in a country newspaper rodeo though he did not catch a fish. In Cannes France the Duchess of Windsor loses a diamond clasp during a charity dance as a rain storm drives dancers to shelter.
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Freeport. Tex
P. Kendall, Jr
Cannes
France
Duchess of Windsor
Palm Beach
One Moving Part Quiet Operation With Timken Buy
Emphasizes that using TIMKEN bearings ensures a super quiet operation by relying on a single moving part. Encourages purchase to guarantee the best performance and reduced noise.
Axis pact hailed as victory by Italian press
Rome reports Italy rushing to boost military readiness as Fascist papers celebrate a German Soviet non agression pact seen as a Rome Berlin axis victory. The government enacts sweeping powers to requisition merchant ships and accelerate armament and mobilization efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Italy
Rome-Berlin
Wirnée
Two Hour Parking Ticket Confusion in Centralia
Officer Brantley on duty writes a ticket under city two hour parking rules. The license plate appears familiar as the officer notices the car belongs to himself, creating an unusual mix up in Centralia.
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Centralia
Lik
E. Brantley
Tie
Festival Williamsport Community Park Music Event Poster
A Williamsport festival at the community park features musical entertainment and literary reading, inviting local residents to an evening of performances on a late August date. Organizers highlight music, books, and a family friendly program with local performers and vendors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport Community Park Savvyday
Berest Litrary Bock Fond
Ady
Trade law remark tied to illegal industry aids case and Annenberg
A special Federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Annenberg and three others with conspiracy to influence a witness before the jury. James V. Hayes said the witness Ferguson, a Philadelphia detective, was innocent and alerted the government. Separately another grand jury accused Annenberg of the largest personal income tax evasion on record and yesterday charged conspiracy to violate income tax laws in one of his companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Special Federal Grand Jury
Ito
Alnenberg
James V. Hayes
Clarence J. Ferguson
Philadelphia
Ferguson
Chicago
Annenberg
Seve
German plans for Poland collide with Britain and France
Nazi quarters urged a swift settlement of the Polish question with demands pressing Poland and a new alliance with Soviet Russia. Propaganda boomed through Voelkischer Beobachter as Germany pushed toward rapid fulfillment of its aims while asserting the nation’s unity under Hitler. Strong show of momentum signaled a crisis week ahead.
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Britain
France
Germany
Poland
Soviet
Russia
Adolf Hitler
Voelkischer Beobachter
Britain backs Poland amid European crisis in 1939
The British government pledged support to Poland as tensions rose in Europe. Prime Minister Chamberlain asserted Poland should negotiate with Germany while Britain prepared for possible war footing. Parliament to be recalled to approve drastic defense measures. Kennedy to meet Lord Halifax amid urgent diplomacy.
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Europe
Sir Nevile
Britain
Poland
Danzig
Chamberlain
Germany
Committee of Imperial Deefense
Army
Navy
Air Force
United States
Joseph P. Kennedy
Lord Halifax
London Times
France
Citizens Back Plan In War Time Debate Across Congress
A wartime plan faces criticism over Germany tapping Russia’s raw materials. The State Department reports 2,559 Americans in Poland and outlines embassy guidance for residents and tourists. U S residents in Europe total 54,251 across Germany France Great Britain Ireland Italy with 25 in Danzig. Officials say policy would keep markets open and business as usual in a European war, per Morgenthau and aides.
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Congress
Germany
Russia
State Department
Poland
Warsaw
Europe
France
Great Britain
Northern Ireland
Italy
Danzig
Morgenthau
Mystery surrounds death of Anna May Bishop in Covington
In Covington Kentucky the 22 year old Anna May Bishop was found nude burned and bruised on her bed prompting coroner James P. Riffe to consider electric plate or possible binding injuries. Detectives Leroy Hall and Albert Seiter noted cuts welts possible rope restraint and a large back burn. The coroner withheld a verdict as police investigate. Father Herman Bishop identified the body and said he found it on returning from Brookville Indiana. Aunts were questioned but provided no clarification. Neighbors reported seeing her alive Sunday night and vigor mortis had not yet set in.
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Covington
Anna May Bishop
James P. Riffe
Leroy Hall
Albert Seiter
Herman Bishop
Aved
Brookville
Ind
Riffe
Vigor
Boys Accused Of Theft Of Pigeons
Three boys aged 12 and 18 surrendered to Lieut Desmond and admitted taking homing pigeons from the coops of Charles L Grant at 140 West Antietam street. Grant reported the theft. the youths were sent to the juvenile officer for appearance before Justice Harvey M Miller. Two younger boys were reprimanded and released after being accused of taking a strap from a parked car.
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Desmond
Charles L. Grant
West Antietam Street
Grant
Justice Harvey M. Miller
A. Strap Fem
Playgrounds Field Day Friday at City Park
City playgrounds plan Field Day on Friday inviting the public to City Park to watch competitive games and displays. About twenty activities will be showcased with awards for top products as part of the annual event.
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Dies Committee
Universal Day Cleaner
H. L. Mills
Belle of
Georgia
Hilfey Bell
Elberta
Hale
Newman’s Packing House
Smithsburg, Md
Consumer's Finance Service, Inc
Room 407
Saum
Peaches Belle
Verbertas
Ile
THEY
LA Gardenhour Brothers
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Moscow
Reich
Franz von Papen
Viacheslav Molotal
Heckler
Cecil Bartlett
Richmond, Va
Cecil
Bronx
Yankees
Raps Racing News Empire
Charles W. Galloway
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
William Galloway
Charlie” Galloway
Princeton Haiy
Rafters
T. G. Heywood
Mackubin, Legg
M. Amer
Amer
Aber
Wat
Atchison Cere
Beth
Stech
Chrysler
Consol
Crown Ck
DuPonton
Gen. Motors
Goodyear
N. Y. Central
Mier
U. S
United Aircraft
Union Pacific
Westhouse Elec
Western Union
Hatact
West, Md
Loews
Texas Corp
Warner Bros
Chicago Grain Market
W. C. Cox Farm
S. of
Sharpsburg
Keedysville
Giri
DR. Shipley
Washington SL
Tom Cross
Studebaker Ditator
Sean
Taerie
Vesliteur
Fleigh Motor CO
Bia Male
Reichard’s
Vee
Elhsrta
J. H. Hale
Eakle’s Mill
Roy G. Reeder Keedysville
Sportsmen Club
Earl Hoover
Miller's Saw Mill
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