14 Jul 1937
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1937
Page
1
From the sun baked plains west of Madrid Gen Jose Miaja's combined land and air forces forged a ring around a large portion of Francisco Franco's Insurgent army. The government offensive aims to encircle the rebels with a westward curving salient while pressing frontal assaults on the trapped units.
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden told the House of Commons he had consulted with the United States and France on the Chinese Japanese crisis. Paris reports say France was seeking British cooperation to secure U S involvement in ending the clashes between Japanese and Chinese forces in north China.
Charlotte BE Ray, dean of women at Pennsylvania State College, notified President Hetzel that of 157 June 1936 graduates, 104 have jobs, 13 pursuing graduate study with some earnings, 29 unemployed, and 11 married. Home economics majors show over 90 percent employed with about ten percent married.
A laboratory wizard evolves pink diamonds from gum arabic starch and manganese steel. The new stones are said to surpass in color the naturally formed pink diamonds.
Local advert announces Technopedic System foot correction service with evening hours and a free examination located at 47 West Washington Street. The notice emphasizes convenient access for customers seeking initial assessment.
Obituary notices honor H S Bomberger former county senator longtime Boonsboro community leader. Also reports the deaths of Henrietta Crim James Edward Ditto and Jacob E Rowe with brief survivor lists and funeral plans announced.
In Boulogne Sur Seine and Paris squats, about 1500 Communists clashed with Rightists as they moved toward the French Social Party meeting place. Torchlight parades and street dances were interrupted by scuffles amid communist and fascist salutes.
Japan imposes mobilization orders on defense groups and guards key industrial sites as tensions rise with China. Reports describe a large Japanese garrison in North China under a 1901 protocol, with reinforcements from Manchukuo and Korea and warnings of a formidable Chinese army trained by German veterans. The Bank of Japan steps in to replenish coffers by purchasing gold at 3.77 yen per gram while the yen trades around 28.7 cents.
Beckley West Virginia July 13 Pi Welch invaded the lair of the Beckley Bengals tonight and pounded Major Bowles all over the lot to win to 4 moving them up in the Mountain State League nearer the leading Beckley nine Barr Welch first baseman hit out a homer in the eighth inning with none on
Mountain Lake Park Maryland on July 13 Mayor Floyd R Utterback won re election defeating Dr C Oscar Hall the only other candidate by a two to one majority.
Lame sore aching knee ad by Dr Shiplex chiropractor offers relief. Located at 21 West Washington Street the advertisement promises fast relief and medical attention for knee pain.
A Senate struggle over a court bill deepens as Robinson’s death follows Summers’s fierce opposition in the House. Copeland warns of disaster and dictatorship risk if the measure passes, urging the President to drop the bill and seek unity within the Democratic Party.
Texas state liquor inspectors, who raid moonshiners, may now carry firearms. Previously they operated without weapons or search warrants until the new liquor regulatory act was passed by the legislature.
J P Morgan financier plans to sail next week for the British Isles aboard his yacht Cor sair to visit the Scottish Highlands for the grouse season, associates said Tuesday.
William J. Booths, 66, a retired Washington investment banker, died yesterday at his home in Alexandria after several months of illness. He had a long career in finance and was well known in regional financial circles. Local officials announced funeral arrangements.
The obituary profiles Robert L. Robinson a longtime Democratic leader in the Senate and New Deal ally. Born in Arkansas he moved from the House to the Senate where he steered legislation and led opposition to the Washington arms treaty. His career included presidential convention roles and advocacy on child labor and antitrust laws.
The body of Warren G. Taylor aged 34 from Elkins West Virginia was found Tuesday in Wills Creek Cumberland under the Western Maryland Railway bridge. County Investigator Terrence Javid said he seemed to have lost his footing crossing the bridge and the coroner Dr George P Paulman reported a fractured skull.
The Social Security board announced a new field office in Annapolis Md to supervise activities in Anne Arundel Howard Kent Queen Anne Caroline Talbot and Dorchester counties. Norman P Foster named manager of the office, the fifth opened in Maryland with others in Baltimore Cumberland Hagerstown and Salisbury.
Indianapolis July 14 A five year federal prison sentence was imposed by Judge Robert C Baltzell on Clarence J Morley former Governor of Colorado convicted of using the mails to defraud Attorney William Bryans said an appeal would be taken Morley remains at liberty under a 5200 bond
Queen Esther Chapter hosts festival at Mrs Mary Snyder's lawn 921 Fred Rd with games on July 16 and rain date July 17 advertisement brief notes event details and location.
A court proposal urges Congress to craft legislation and share responsibility with the judiciary for a unified fiscal policy aimed at a swift solution to a mounting problem.
Atlanta July 13. Caddies who walk the furbaked golf courses offered a heat wave tip. Johnny Mather urged going barefoot to stay comfortable in the sun. He said feet must be comfortable to keep the body cool and shoes that pinch hinder relief.
Honolulu July 14. Manuel Pedro, a salaried hermit, saw civilization for the first time in 21 years and decided to return. He resumes his role as manager of a cattle and sheep ranch on Kahoo lawe island, 60 miles away.
Stock quotations are listed by Stein Bros and McComas Armstrong Building in Hagerstown Maryland with contact details. The note provides a business directory reference for price listings and brokerages.
Chicago grain trading shows mixed activity with price shifts and gains in some futures. Market notes reference soybeans and corn movements alongside steady to higher cash bids, reflecting cautious investor sentiment.
Federal agents on the Parsons investigation faced rumors of a possible confession in the disappearance of Mrs. Alice McDowell Parsons a Long Island society matron who vanished June 3. A note demanding 25000 for her safe return was found in the Parsons car but officials deny any confession exists as farm digging continues.
Local notice announces a square dance tonight at the O. O. F. Hall at 8 30 p m with special prizes and entertainment. Admission is 25 cents.
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