Germans Blast U S over Ickes Speech and Nazi Rise
German newspapers attack the Roosevelt regime over Interior Secretary Ickes after his Cleveland speech. They warn relations with the United States will worsen while defending Ickes. Hitler’s New Year message vows Axis unity and a four year plan emphasizing army growth and Nazi education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berian
United States
Adolf
Hitler
Tle
Secretary of Interior
Ickes
Roosevelt
Germany
Cleveland
State Department
D.N.B
Reichswehrer
Rome-Berlin
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Sudetenland
Reich
Italy
Fire volunteers respond to rural alarm mishap
In Enola Pennsylvania volunteers left their jobs to battle a rural house fire two miles from town. The fire truck skidded to a halt at a ramshackle dwelling as a housewife met the crew with a startled apology claiming she meant to call a doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enola
Probe opens into .blast near Cumberland
An explosion damaged a Baltimore and Ohio freight engine about ten miles southeast of Green Spring West Virginia. Fireman C Hazen of Brunswick Maryland and Engineer W L Brown of Martinsburg West Virginia were killed. Engineer Raymond Vollimer of Cumberland escaped injury as crews cleared wreckage and investigators began examining the blast cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Baltimore and Ohio
W. L. Brown
Martinsburg
W. Va
Hazen
Brunswick
Green Spring
Here
Bruiswick
Raymond Vollimer
Harmony sought among Democrats in Congress
Democratic leaders moved to organize Congress with Barkley as majority leader after Harrison declined to run. Barkley won leadership by one vote following Robinsons death. Republicans plan caucus Tuesday while House Democrats and Republicans meet Monday. New members occupy offices as officials arrange moves amid a Capitol buzz.
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Garver
Congress
Barkley
D.ky
Harrison
D.-Miss
Robinson
D~ark
Senate
House
Capitol
Deaths and memorial verses in local notices
Margaret E. Manes died at home from complications aged years, survived by father Jonathan Miller, sister Florence Baker, and brother W C Miller. Funeral arrangements pending at Swer funeral home. Maurice Howser died at Williamsport hospital, survived by wife, brother Albert Houser, and sister Mrs Swartz. A daughter and a mother share memorial verses of love, with poems from family members.
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Margaret E. Manes
South Potomac Street
Roxy's
Frederick Street
Jonathan Miller
Smithsburg
Florence Baker
State Line
W.C. Miller
Beansboro
Swer
Maurice Howser
Charles G. Swartz
Airport Inn
Williamsport
Albert Houser
Swartz
Houser
German naval plans push rearmament under treaty loophole
The article reports on German efforts to expand naval power despite the 1935 Anglo German pact. It notes Germany’s aim to reach parity with Britain in submarines while keeping total tonnage at 35 percent, usage of a loophole to justify larger submarine forces, and Berlin’s desire for 10 000 ton cruisers. British observers warn this tests appeasement policy. Germany currently has 43 submarines and 16 445 tons, with 28 more planned or under construction.
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Mussolini
Rome
Germany
Britain
Berlin
London
Chamberlain
England
Soviet
Russia
Fler
Burglars Target Synagogue In Gracious Theft
In Chicago on December 31 burglars entered a synagogue and stole items including a gold shield pen embossed with the Ten Commandments. The congregation questioned whether the eighth commandment about theft was violated according to Jewish reckoning.
Stores Of City To Be Closed Monday
Local merchants announced that practically all city stores would close on Monday January 2 for a legal holiday. City and county offices, banks, the Washington County Library, and the post office will also be closed or on holiday schedules. Social events are planned for Monday evening including D. of A. Bridge and 500 Party with notices and local ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holida
Washington County
Roosevelts Welcome 1939 With Quiet Celebration
Washington on December 31 reports the Roosevelts plan a quiet White House New Year. President and Mrs Roosevelt will dine with friends and greet 1939 at midnight in the study. John Roosevelt will bring his bride Anne home from Boston. Eleanor Roosevelt and other relatives attend capital parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
John
Anne
Boston
Sara de Jano Roosevelt
J. R. Roosevelt
James Roosevelt
Cife
Kate
Sara
Eleanor Roosevelt
Henry D. Flood
Margaret Lewis Byrd
Senator Harry Byrd
D-Va
Demarest Lloyd
Jews Face New Restrictions in 1939 Berlin
Berlin reports new anti Jewish decrees take effect at midnight as 1939 begins. Jews are barred from house and real estate brokerage, business trusteeships, and retail stores must be Aryanized. They must exit craft guilds and surrender driving licenses while theaters and schools remain closed to them. The military high command bans gifts or requests from Jews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Young Driver’s Bold Comeback Lands Contempt Fine
In Des Moines a 21 year old youth faced a traffic judge over a reckless driving conviction. He asked to speak “man to man” and declared he wouldn’t vote for her if she was a “bogus calling contest.” The judge cut him off and imposed five days for contempt of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Light Of Learning Brewing Catastrophe At Catati Cows Electrocuted
In Cotati California a Jersey cow named Bossy electrocuted after attempting to swallow a dangling electric light bulb from an extension cord. The bulb remained lit as Proskoriakoil found the animal. Also notes a watch night service at Church of the Nazarene and church events including a Bible study speaker and a New Year dance listing.
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Cotati
Calif
Peter Proskoriakoil
Proskorivkell
Welock
Chutrch of
Nice Decides Election Day for Fifth District Vacancy
Governor Harry W Nice set February 3 as the special election date to fill Maryland s Fifth District seat after the death of Representative Stephen W Garmill The proclamation followed an AG opinion on party nominee selection and the district comprises southern Maryland and part of Baltimore City The other proposed date was April 4 for Baltimore municipal primaries
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Harry W. Nice
Attorney General
Stephen W. Gamrill
Stake Law Department
Baltimore City
Board of Supervisors of Elections
Senate
Lansdale G. Lusseer
Maryland
United States Rejects Japan New Order Plan in East Asia
The American note rejects Japan's new order program for East Asia and asserts U S rights in China. It marks the first direct challenge after 18 months of diplomacy over China and U S interests, refusing any abrogation of rights by any country.
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Japan
East Asia
China
America
New Order
United States
State Department
Henry Stimson
Manchuria
Make Your New Year Reservations Now at Becks Restaurant
Becks Restaurant urges readers to reserve for New Year's Eve. The ad emphasizes limited seating and festive dining, inviting potential guests to call ahead and secure a table for the holiday event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beck’s Restaurant
Adv
Bhcn's
Beck's Restaurant
Democrats Call Meeting On Inauguration Plans
Mayor W. Lee Higin, chair of the O Connor inaugural committee in Washington County, summons Democratic leaders to a Monday 7:30 pm meeting in his temporary city hall office at 24 East Franklin Street to arrange the county's participation in next month's governor inaugural. Invitations go to the Democratic Central Committee and Organization Club officers, with others welcome. Tentative plans include Municipal Band and Company B leading the procession in the Annapolis inauguration parade.
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W. Lee Higin
O’conor
Washington County
East Franklin Street
Democratic Central Committee
Democratic Organization Club
Annapolis
E C Carrington Dies At 66 Former Maryland Republican Leader
Edward C. Carrington a retired industrialist and longtime figure in New York and Maryland Republican circles died at his Baltimore home after a heart attack at age 66. He had been a 1914 Maryland U S Senate candidate and later engaged in New York campaigns for borough presidency and gubernatorial nomination while managing Theodore Roosevelt’s Progressive bid in Maryland.
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Baltimore
Edward C. Carrington
New York
Maryland
U. S. Senate
Col. Carrington
New York City
Borough of
Manhattan
Theodore Roosevelt
Progressive Party
Franco cuts border road near Hendaye on front
Spanish insurgent headquarters report that the Lerida Seo de Urgel highway linking to France has been cut in two by Franco’s forces. One column from Balaguer blocked the road. another crew set a barricade at Camarasa. Insurgent dispatches say advances toward Barcelona continue on all Catalonian fronts amid slowed pressure near Llena and Monsech mountains. General Moscardo’s Aragon army pushes toward Cubiles, southwest of Artesa, on the Lerida Seo de Urgel main highway.
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Hendaye
France
Trun
Lerida-Seo de Urgel
Francisco
Balaguer
Camarasa
Feld
Barcelona
Francisco Franco
Llena
Monsech
Jose Moscardo
Aragon
Cubiles
Artesa
Lerida
Seo de Urgel
Catalonia
Osteopath Sought in Canon City Mrs Atterberry Murder
Dr Ray L Atterberry an Osteopath in Canon City is sought on a warrant charging he killed his 31 year old wife Nona whose strangled body was found December 21 in their home Her neck was not broken according to a coroner's examination The inquest verdict held the murder was committed by unknown persons Rae Holmes Fremont coroner filed the complaint John Hartford justice of the peace presided and Dr Atterberry left Canon City yesterday noon to visit patients in Colorado towns
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Canon City
Colo
Ray L. Atterberry
Nona
Atterberry
Flo
HE. M. Eagleton
Colorado
Raynor Holmes
Fremont
Justice of the Peace R. BR
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U.S
Buffalo Restaurant
E. Washington St
Louie Hill
Frederick
Getistal Repairing
Carl J. Schlotterbeck
N. Potomac St
Maryland Awning Co
Washington St
Apples Paradise
Grimes Golden
Starks Delicious
Stayman
Jonathan
Yorks
Geffen Delicious
Newman's
Rudisill’s Quality Shop
Martha
Bonari
Olivia Tinter
Ady
Billie
W. B. Gordon
Roxy Restaurant
Frederick St
Needy’s
Needy’s Jewelry Store
Potomac St
Maryland Theatre
A. Bridge
Wadi
Advn
American Tavern
Consumer’s Finance Service, Inc. Professional Arts
Ream 407
Saum
North Jonathan Street
Roosevelts
A. M. Dixon
Church of the Brethren
Women's Club
Columbia College
Thomas Bldg
Iagerstown
the Club
Royal Orchestra
George Richards Minot
Thorndike Memorial Laboratory
Hammerer
Maple Tmetton
Williamsburg
Nettle Hampton
H. L. Mills
Baltimore St
Nice
Gambrill
Far East
O. F. Hall
Police Dept
Bendix
Master Masons
Town Lodge
Friendship Lodge
Masonic Temple
St. Paul’s United Brethren Church
Aaron W. Benchoff
Joseph S. Ward
W. M
the Baldwin Cafe
E. C. Carrington
Mackubin, Legg
Open
Amer. Can
Amer. Wat. Wks
Atchison
Beth
Steel Speeche
Casa Weenee
Chrysler
Consol Gas
O Va
Crown Ck. & Sl
DuPont
BAY
Gen. Elect
Gen. Foods
Gen. Motors
Goodyear
N. Y. Central
North Amer
Penna
St. OW
N. J
United Aircraft
Union Pacific
West
Bousa Rec
Lia Western Union
West, Md
Loews
Ratr Texas Corp
Warner Broa
Chicago Grain Market
Mackubin, Legg & Co
Wareham Building
Hagerstown
Tly .S
J.ow
Agi
Atm
Willys del
Plymouth
Studebaker
Ford
DeSoto
Dodge
Pontiac
Fleigh
Franco
Border Road
French Frontier
Gateway Inn
Johnny Cann
Orchfor
Chevrolet
Hoffman
Waelinefon St
Sten
Ratrenen
Raltesad
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