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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1933
Page
5
Poona India June 7 a sudden setback in the condition of Mahatma Gandhi who recently concluded a three week fast in protest against India's untouchables was announced by an examining physician. Gandhi has lost two and a half pounds in two days and the doctor ordered stricter visitor restrictions though no definite complications were reported.
Washington county wool growers gain from a price surge with 7 000 pounds sold at 27 cents per pound by the Farmers Co operative Association raising estimated county gains to about 26000 dollars. Last year prices hovered 9 to 10 cents and up to 30 cents this year. The Franklin County Wool Growers Association set bids at 30 27 per pound with a prior year price of 10 69. Two pools operate in the county while much wool is sold individually. Wool prices before the war ranged 20 to 25 cents. The Farmers Co operative pool handles about 60000 pounds yearly.
Cowboys rally for Baptist Parsonage in Marietta Ohio, staging a rodeo that raises funds to fully pay the $4,000 debt. In Fayetteville Pennsylvania a speed trap nets fines around $12.25 for motorists exceeding the 40 mph limit, mostly tourists.
President Roosevelt met with the House Democratic steering committee to resolve the veteran allowances dispute. He argued that government care for non service related injuries is the core issue, criticizing the Senate plan as contrary to the Democratic platform and current economy measures. A growing bloc in Congress showed openness to the compromise urged by the administration, even as lawmakers faced calls from constituents for higher allowances.
Directors of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad authorized filing a petition in federal court in Chicago as a preliminary step to readjustment of its capital structure. The road faces principal and interest maturities on July 1 totaling about $2.1 million with further substantial interest due. The Railroad Credit Corp declined a $2 million loan and regulators indicated no further advances on collateral tied to a current loan of about $13.7 million.
The Treasury urged the public to invest about a billion dollars to fund a major recovery public works program. Secretary Woodin invited small holders to participate, reserving the right to accept subscriptions of 10 000 dollars or less. Treasury offered about 500 million in five year 2 percent notes and about 400 million in nine month certificates. The plan aims to refinance maturing securities and cover interest on the debt.
Indiana joined ten states in favor of repealing the Eighteenth Amendment by a two to one margin, 501 239 to 277 694, with 57 of 92 counties voting for repeal. Delegates to a June 26 convention will tally the will of the people, pledging 250 of 229 delegates to support the Twenty first Amendment. Strong urban support and surprising rural backing aided the repeal effort. Opposition noted boosts from national and state administrations and election machinery.
Annapolis officials sent instructions to the Board of Election Supervisors for a special election on Tuesday September 12 to nominate delegates to a state convention required to ratify repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. The ballot lists 27 names, with six repeal minded six opposed and six uninstructed in the state group plus three repeal opposed and three uninstructed in the district group. Voters will choose nine names, six from the state slate and three from the district slate, and same day registration is allowed for new voters. Delegates will be named next week by district nominators led by J Vincent Jamison Jr for Washington County.
Sheriff Downin holds 17 year old Benj Taylor of Edmondstown Md suspected as missing Melvin Shoemaker. Taylor, arrested in Boonsboro for unauthorized auto use, bears a close likeness to Shoemaker’s photo published in a Washington paper. Shoemaker’s father was notified and expected to arrive. Taylor faces $200 fine or two years in jail after a hearing before Magistrate Shifter.
Repealists and anti-repealists mobilize in the Dixie region. Anti-Saloon Leagues from nine southern states plan meetings to solidify the anti-repeal bloc with F. Scott McBride and Bishop James Cannon Jr. expected. Alabama braces for July 18 election amid a statewide rally led by Mayor Charlies E. Rice. Mississippi groups unite to push repeal and beer legalization.
Entertainer Winthrop Williams files a $25,000 damage suit in Wyandotte County District Court Kansas City. He alleges a motor car accident badly lacerated his lips and jaw causing loss of ability to whistle and pucker his lips.
Washington reports reveal O P and M J Van Sweringen began with a $1,000,000 stake in 1916, aided by J P Morgan. The brothers testified before Senate investigators on Morgan’s role in building their rail empire. A separate note says Jacob M Perrott found a horse dead along Cearfoss pike after wandering from the Fairgrounds, with no missing horse reported.
William Durr aged 18 of 24 High street was arrested by Patrolman Ridenour for breaking and entering a Foundry street restaurant and taking beer and groceries. A companion fled, some loot recovered, and Durr awaits further hearing under $259 bond. Memorial day auto crash claim gains fatality. Blue Mountain conference to meet at Hood College June 26 to July 7.
Mme Rigo widow of the famed Gypsy violinist Prince Riso faces hunger in New York. Investigators found no food and a trunk of souvenirs including a Amati violin dated 4422. The violin ties to her late husband Jancei Rigo who toured Europe for kings before poverty and a 1951 death of Edward Gordon.
Mrs. Nancy Yates Wilson, 36, awoke to her four month old crying and slapped the child. A coroner's jury ruled death from a cerebral hemorrhage. Wilson was charged with manslaughter in justice court.
The Mayor and Council will fix the city tax rate this evening. Officials said lowering the rate is unlikely and a levy of $1 per $100 is anticipated. The tax base is about three quarters of a million dollars lower than last year, reducing revenue by roughly $7500.
Albert Spickler and Charles Russell were slightly injured when the machine they rode was struck by Lester A. Shank’s auto at the corner of Church and High on Central avenue. Spickler’s vehicle overturned. Shank faced charges for failing to stop at a boulevard sign and lacking operator and registration cards.
In Wilmette on June 7 the chief of police told the village board that applicants for the dog catcher job fail to meet the rugged type he wants, as tests show many focus on mild dogs while avoiding fierier ones. The search continues for the right candidate.
In New York on June 7 Jimmie Mattern narrowed the Post Gatty world flight lead to 1 hour 44 minutes after passing Novo Sibirsk Siberia. Post and Gatty had halted for 9 hours 30 minutes at Novo Sibirsk while Mattern continued, losing 33 minutes from Omek to Novo Sibirsk. Their arrival times at Novo Sibirsk showed 76 hours 36 minutes elapsed for Post Gatty versus Mattern’s ongoing pace. In Elkton the People's Bank was restored to normal operations after state approval.
New York June 7 Jimmie Mattern received a prized present as a one minute time gap could decide success in his around the world flight. He left Floyd Bennett field last Saturday at 4 20 AM EST but official NAA official John Heinmuller later recorded 4 21 as the takeoff time.
Jimmie Mattern sped across Siberia on the fifth leg of his world flight seeking to better the record set by Poet and Gatty. He touched Novo Sibirsk and headed toward Chita with favorable weather and light headwinds.
The Hagerstown High School held its 55th commencement for 387 graduates. Diplomas, two college scholarships, and sixteen prizes were awarded amid a full auditorium. Sarah Leiter salutatorian and Richard Strock valedictorian led the class, with prizes presented by Rev. Paul B. Watlington and others.
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