Chamberlain to visit Rome in bid to ease Italy
London January 9 Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain sails tomorrow for Rome in what his government hopes will be the final bid to push through appeasement with Mussolini. He meets key ministers amid a grim Spain civil war as Italians reportedly aid Franco, despite an Anglo Italian pact. This would mark a historic first for a British premier on a diplomatic mission to Rome and signals a tense week in Europe ahead of possible peace terms.
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London
Neville Chamberlain
Rome
Spain
Benito Mussolini
Chamberlain
Italy
Europe
Munich
Germany
Hitler
Committee To Meet Tuesday For Annapolis Ceremony
Mayor W Lee Elgin named a sub committee to finalize Annapolis participation for Wednesday events. Auto owners are to pick up parking stickers at the mayor’s office and join a caravan leaving Hagerstown at 7 am to reach Annapolis by 10. West street will be the entry point. rooms in cars for extras should call City Clerk Crowthers or Attorney Hartle. Over 500 expected. additional drum corps may be added if transportation is arranged. I O C F corps offered services gratis if transport available. Municipal Band and Sons of Legion drum corps also planned.
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W. Lee Elgin
O'Conor
Annapolis
Trans
Hagerstown
West Street
Richard Crowthers
Calvert K. Hartle
Tlans
Sons of Legion
Hearing Postponed In Cruelty To Animals Case
The hearing of Joseph Miller in city court was postponed from this morning to next Monday. Miller faces a cruelty to animals charge linked to an alleged shooting of a hunting dog. Edward Zimmerman of Funkstown and two others are charged with trespassing on Miller’s farm.
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Joseph Miller
Miller
John D. Dunn
Edward Zimmerman
Funkstown
Maryland Weather Forecast Fair Warmer Then Rain Tuesday
U S Weather Bureau reports Maryland will be fair and warmer tonight with Tuesday cloudy conditions. Rain spreads from west and central areas Tuesday afternoon or night, reaching extreme east Tuesday night. warmer in the far east. Chesapeake Bay remains fair and warm tonight, with Tuesday cloudy then rain, winds increasing southerly to fresh by Tuesday.
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U.S
Maryland
Chesapeake Bay
Gold Coins Found Along River Bank Near Four Locks
Three five dollar gold pieces, dated 1836 and 1837, were found by three Russell Hose children while picking apples along the river bank near Four Locks. Local legend suggests the coins may come from a Civil War era buried treasure uncovered by floods in 1936 or 1937.
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Russell Hose
Confessed Utah execution slaying linked to two suspects
Sheriff Alma White said George Hayes, 54, trapper, and Vern Russell, 18, confessed to murdering prospector Sherman W. Cadwell in his cabin. Hayes allegedly fired the fatal shot while Russell fired first, with both blaming the other for the crime to share responsibility. Neither found any money during the search.
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Tooele
Utah
Alma White
Sherman W. Cadwell
White
George Hayes
Vern Russell
Cadwell
Hayes
Russell
O Conor urged for Maryland veterans hospital aid
Veterans of foreign wars asked Governor-elect Herbert R. O Conor and Maryland’s delegation in Congress to help establish another veterans hospital in the state. State Commander Charles J. Peters said cooperation from other veterans groups would be sought to secure facilities for the more than 700 waiting veterans in need of hospitalization. The only current veterans hospital is Perry Point.
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Baltimore
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Herbert R. O'Conor
Maryland
Congress
Veterans’ Hospital
Charles J. Peters
Perry Point
Divorce Suit Filed by Leafy F Young for Divorce
Leafy F Young through attorney D K McLaughlin files for divorce from Raymond O Young in court today. The action seeks dissolution of marriage and related relief as per applicable statutes.
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Leafy
F. Young
D. K. McLaughlin
Raymond Oo. Young
Tip Prizes Are Divided In Last Week's Daily Mail
Prizes from recent tips are split among four readers: a Smithsburg resident who reported a dip on thin ice at Edgemont reservoir, a Boonshoro district resident on an uncle will contest, a Terrace resident who phoned about the first robin, and a West Washington Street resident on a local sportsman shooting a buffalo. Tips are accepted weekdays 1:30 PM to 1:50 PM, with winners announced in Mondays issue.
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Smithsburg
Edgemont Reservoir
Boonshoro
Terrace
West Washington Street
Sue
The
Daily Mail
LaGuardia Says Roosevelt W P A Estimate Too Low
New York Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia told a House Appropriations Subcommittee that Roosevelt's 875 million W P A request is 40.4 million too low and urged a 915 million supplemental to reach 2.24 billion for the year ending June 30. He spoke as president of the United States Conference of Mayors, with W P A chief Harrington, Workers Alliance head David Lasser, and CIO representative Ralph Hetzel in attendance. The debate touched on future relief spending and past outlays as Congress weighs further funding and appointments.
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Washington
Fiorello LaGuardia
New York
Roosevelt
W.P.A
LaGuardia
House
United States Conference of Mayors
Lan Guardia
Senate
la Guardia
F. Q O. Harrington
David Lasser
The
Workers Alliance
Ralph Hetzel
Roosevvelt
F. H. LaGuardia
F. C. Harrington
C.J.O
Capitol
Senate Ecommerce Committee
Harry Hopkins
Hopkins
Crop Control Change Remote Fees Have No Substitute Yet
Washington January 9 The farm policy debate centers on replacing the crop control system with a unified substitute. Critics seek reforms but lack a single proposal to unite opposition against the administration. Domestic allotment is the main alternative, tying production to domestic need with a fair price and potential subsidies or price fixing to support higher consumer costs. Proponents argue subsidies reduce surpluses and eventually raise prices without aid.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
United States
Treasury
Wedding Eve Victim Dies By Own Action
Clark S. Hayes 25, a grocery clerk, died in a water filled quarry on his wedding eve. Prosecutor William B. Porter announced the death by own action verdict after funeral services. Hayes, who planned to wed Aletha Morrow 26, disappeared Tuesday night and was later found by a diver. Officials said a physical deformity made marriage unthinkable, guiding investigators to the final verdict.
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Marysville
Clark S. Hayes
William 8. Porter
Hayes
Aletha Morrow
Summersville
Porter
Tombstones Damaged At Marble Yard Reported
Edwin Darner, a West Antietam street marble dealer, reported to police that tombstones in his yard were damaged over the weekend amounting to about $150. Police are investigating and suspect drunk individuals.
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Edwin Darner
West Antietam Street
Magistrate Blames Arrest On System
Capitol Heights Md Jan 9 The Justice of the Peace Robert E Ennis blamed his arrest on the peace officer fee system. He said he saw Town Aealist William C McCormick arrest two youths near his office and began with the prisoners in another justice of the peace. The youths were released for lack of evidence after which McCormick obtained an assault warrant from Justice of the Peace David B Haller.
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Capitol Heights
Justice of the Peace
Robert E. Ennis
Ennis
William C. McCormick
McCormick
David Fi. Haller
Windows Are Found Broken At Two downtown Sites
Police investigate two suspected burglary attempts after glass shatters at Spindler's dry cleaning at 400 West Washington Street and five panels broken in an alley basement window of the Schindel Rohrer building. No entry was made at either location.
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Spindler’s
West
Washington Street
Schindel-Rohrer
Supremacy of U S Air Force Challenged
The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics warned Congress that rapid foreign expansion in military and commercial air fleets threatens U S aviation leadership. It urged establishing a laboratory to study airframe design, stressing performance over sheer numbers and the need for aircraft that meet modern defense needs.
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Washington
National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics
Congress
America
Europe
County G O P Sends Proxies to State Caucus
Washington County Republican Central Committee members attend the Maryland state central committeemen meeting by proxy in Baltimore to nominate a candidate for the congressional vacancy after the death of Rep. Gambbrill. Delegates from Southern Maryland and Baltimore will vote on February 3. Democratic candidate is not yet announced. Lansdale G. Lasseer is expected to be chosen.
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Republican Central Committee
Washington County
Maryland
Baltimore
Stephen W. Gambbrill
Attorney General's Office
Lansdale G. Lasseer
New Courthouse Talk Is Revived In County Session
County Board of Commissioners will again discuss a new courthouse and may vote on seeking a federal grant. Two to three members favor a new building, split on site between current land purchase or a West Franklin street location. Previous survey data guides current board, public sentiment favors modernization but critics cite cost and solid construction of the old building.
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Board of County Commissioners
Franklin Street
Board of Commissioners
Rabies Fatal to New Brunswick Dog Catcher
Edgar B. Campbell, dog catcher for New Brunswick, died at Medical Center after extended rabies treatment. He was bitten on the left knee by a mad dog on November 30 and removed to isolation hospital Saturday, per Dr Cronk New Brunswick health officer.
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Jersey City
N. J
Edgar B. Campbell
New Brunswick
Medical Center
J. Cronk
Campbell
Benny Faces Grand Jury Quiz in Jewelry Smuggling Case
New York dispatch reports JACK BENNY flew to New York to testify before the federal grand jury probing jewelry smuggling. He would be questioned over a $1,200 jewelry purchase for his wife Mary Livingston as investigators pursue links to Albert N. Chaperau, an alleged smuggler connected to numerous prominent figures.
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New York
Benny
Federal Grand Jury
Glendale
Calif
Daily News
Grand
Mary Livingston
Hollywood
Grand Jury
Albert N. Chaperau
Chaperau
Mussolini to Convene Fascist Grand Council Feb 4
Premier Mussolini has ordered a meeting of the Fascist Grand Council for February 4 to consider Italy’s future course amid tensions with Britain over French claims and Spain's insurgency. Observers note aims to bolster influence in central and eastern Europe and possibly secure a Mediterranean reward, as German economy talks with Italy proceed.
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Rome
Mussolini
Grand Council
Italy
Chamberlain
France
Spain
Galeazzo Ciano
Danube
Europe
Hitler
Czecho- Slovakia
Munich
Mediterranean
Walther i Funk
Funk
Germany
To Open Bids On Sewer Project Slated
Bids for improvements at the sewerage disposal plant will be opened at a special Mayor and City Council meeting. Public Works has approved the plans and authorized a 45 percent grant. Project includes sludge digestion tanks with total costs estimated about 70000 dollars.
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Public Works Administration
Beed of Trust Filed by Smith Auto Store Owner
Arthur K. Smith trading as the Smith Auto Store on West Franklin Street filed a deed of trust for the benefit of his creditors in court Saturday. Walter Baker serves as the trustee.
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Arthur K. Smith
Smith Auto Store
West Franklin Street
Walter Baker
U S Blacklists Japan From Airplane and Bomb Imports
The United States disclosed that Japan is barred from buying airplanes or bombs in the U S due to bombing civilians in China. The ban began July 1 and Japan had purchased nearly 9 million dollars worth of American aircraft earlier in the year. Spain faces a similar embargo. the National Munitions Control Board, chaired by Secretary Hull, reports on restrictions and manufacturer compliance.
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Washington
United States
Japan
China
Spain
National Munitions Control Board
Senate
Hull
Burglar Ransacks Dr Woods Home in Baltimore
Police hunted a burglar who broke into the home of Dr. Alan C. Woods director of the Wilmer Institute at Johns Hopkins last night and fled with jewelry worth several thousand dollars. The thief awakened the ten year old daughter in the first floor library and fled as she called to her father. Officers found Mrs Woods jewelry case ransacked and jewelry missing. case later recovered with pieces in the yard.
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Baltimore
Alan C. Woods
Wilmer Institute
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Woods
Mrs. Woods
Knott Elected President of Central Maryland Holy Name Society
Joseph Knott of Hagerstown was elected president of the Central Maryland Section of the Holy Name Society in a quarterly session in Frederick. He succeeds Joseph Prendergast of Thurmont. Delegates from Frederick Washington Carroll and Montgomery counties attended. Msgr. Harry J. Quinn of Baltimore gave the principal address.
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Joseph Knott
Hagerstown
Maryland
Holy Name Society
Frederick
Joseph Prendergast
Thurmont
Washington
Carroll
Montgomery
Msgr
Harry J. Quinn
Baltimore
Archdiocesan
Weather hits Dallas home as cyclone tears roof apart
A Dallas home owned by R. D. Morris was struck by a weekend gale winds reaching 66 miles per hour. The roof caved in and a top neighbor’s residence was blown loose while lightning ignited a fire and heavy rain flooded the interior. In a separate item Harold Alexander, 30, from Burskittsville was arraigned on a federal raid case after his home yielded a 40 gallon still and mash and taxed whiskey. bond set at 300 dollars for a Wednesday hearing. A Ford sedan was stolen from 149 Summit Avenue, reported by T R Conner of West Washington Street.
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Dallas
R. D. Morris
Texas
Harold Alexander
Burskittsville
Chas EB. Cushwa
U. S
D. A. Wolfinger
T. R. Conner
West
Washington Street
Summit Avenue
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O’conor
Trapper
National Advisory Committee
Berlin
Charlie Brown
Brown
Here
Warren C. Benjamin
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Jack Benny
Fred L. Brown
Eastern Shore
Harry W. Nice
Maryland Penitentiary
Nice
Dorchester County
Elizabeth
Nanticoke River
Dr. Woods
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