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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1937
Page
2
Terror struck Bilbao as insurgents neared the outskirts and bombarded northern and southern districts. President Aguirre vowed to die rather than surrender while loyal Basque troops deployed artillery inside the city. Refugees described mass exodus and panic as French borders reported crowds rushing for escape routes.
Mutinous sailors on the Spanish government destroyer Ciscar aimed their guns at a French sloop in La Pallice harbor. British and French warships formed a protective line while 116 Bilbao refugees remained aboard. Officers fled ashore under French customs watch as mutiny leaders were restrained.
A Prince Georges county circuit court jury failed to reach a verdict in the manslaughter trial of Albert W. Hunt, Jr. in the death of his grandfather Albert W. Hunt, Sr., with the case ending in a hung jury.
Forecast from Weather Bureau Maryland shows fair tonight with Thursday partly cloudy skies and a gradual rise in temperatures across central and west regions. showers expected in extreme west late Thursday or at night. Chesapeake Bay remains fair tonight with similar Thursday conditions, increasing northeast winds and moderate temperatures. Sandy Hook to Cape Hatteras expects moderate northeast winds in the north and light variable winds in the south with partly overcast conditions tonight and Thursday.
The FBI takes charge in the disappearance of Mrs. Alice McDowell Parsons near Stony Brook on Long Island. Agents press a three day hunt in woods after a ransom note demanded 25 000 and say federal oversight begins seven days after abduction under the Lindbergh law.
The Potomac Fish and Game Club of Williamsport announces its first public outing tomorrow at the Potomac river farm near Falling Waters. Supper begins at 6, with a 新 game for shooters of all levels and facilities for still and trap shooting. Attending clubs include Hagerstown Smithsburg and Hancock, plus Potomac members. Reservations to Joseph M. Hoffman or Charles N. Harsh. Tour the 235 acre farm and 8 room brick clubhouse.
Washington reports Rep. Mary Norton may become chair of the House labor committee following Rep. William Connery Jr.'s death from food poisoning. Norton, in Congress since 1924, would exchange the District of Columbia chairmanship for the labor post, with Ramspeck as possible successor if she declines. Frances Perkins would remain a key figure in conversations.
The taxable basis of Williamsport property for 1937 rises over 200000 from 1936 per figures by tax collector William J. Taylor. Basis this year is 2481666 versus 2221369 last year, an actual increase of 260297, with potential further boosts possible not yet in the year’s basis.
Annapolis Md June 16 The new Anne Arundel County police chief John H Souers Jr must address a beach nudity issue raised by North Beach Citizens Association secretary E M White The association asks for a special beach patrol and the matter was referred to the county police department by Thomas J Cullimore president of the board of commissioners
In Perry New York on June 16 a Congregational church furnace required patching after a disturbance that drowned out the organ during services. The Rev Charleton Opdyke reportedly repaired the heater with tin snips while a neighborhood Scottish terrier dragged a dead woodchuck from the furnace opening, causing a disruption that deacons hope to avoid next Sunday.
Cumberland June 16 drama marks Fort Hill High School commencement in the million dollar building’s auditorium. Dr Abdel Ross Wentz of Gettysburg Theological Seminary will deliver the graduation address to the graduating class and audience.
President Roosevelt plans a three day outing beginning June 25 at the Jefferson Island club in Chesapeake Bay with over 400 Democratic congressmen. White House says discussions will cover legislative issues while Senator Robinson leads the invitation and allotment process. Attending leaders include Pittman Bankhead Tydings Duffy Hawes among others.
Williamsport officials announce Charles W. Lizer as a new member of the Water and Sewerage Board replacing D W Newcomer who resigned at the last night meeting. Lizers term runs until December 31 1938. Newcomer served efficiently for years.
Raymond Miller, age twelve, recounted a lakeside fishing feat saying he spotted a big trout, struck it with an oar, jumped into the water and caught it bare handed. He claimed the fish measured 15 inches but admitted eating the evidence.
Two youths aged 16 and 18 from McKeesport are held on suspicion of assault and robbery at Lear's fruit stand on Frederick Street. Nightwatchman O S Finneyfrock, 16, was beaten and robbed of $30. Police withhold the suspects' names and say both deny involvement.
ANNAPOLIS Md June 16 James Irvin Howard a negro under death sentence for the murder of Mrs Marie Gunther of Lipins Corner will be executed in the Maryland penitentiary on July 9 Gov Harry W Nice signed the death warrant before entering the Wilmer Institute for the removal of his right eye The Governor had previously refused to commute the sentence when appealed to by Robert Ogle and Marvin Anderson attorneys appointed by the court to represent Howard Howard was convicted by a jury in the Anne Arundel county court He was sentenced to hang by Judge Linwood L Clark
In Rochester on June 16 a bride complained to Rochester Gas and Electric that her new refrigerator freezes ice cubes too fast. A sales supervisor said an electrician found ice cubes piled in every pan and scattered across the kitchen floor. The bride said she thought cubes should be removed as soon as they froze.
Princess Anne Md June 16 In a low turnout referendum Somerset county board of education marked defeated on a proposal to issue 200000 in bonds for school construction. The proposal lost at the polls by about 200 votes as ten northern districts backed the bond by four votes while four lower districts swung the result against it.
About 10,000 non-striking workers urged Youngstown Sheet and Tube to reopen its strikebound mills. Ray L. Thomas said he spoke for the group and met with Frank Purnell to press a reopening tomorrow despite CIO threats of flying-squadron pickets. The Detroit back-to-work move also advanced with 12,000 Ternstedt workers idle since June 7.
During a Monday windstorm at Hagerstown Airport the plane of Pilot Dick Henson was lifted from the ground and landed with such force that a wing broke off and rear braces were damaged. The craft was sent to a factory for repairs.
In Frederick Maryland on June 16 the Evangelical and Reformed church warned of a potential drift toward a Godless nation. The Potomac Synod committee on Christian education urged new methods to develop spiritual leadership and influence communities. The synod votes to meet June 13, 1938 at Hood College before losing its identity under church establishment changes.
Leslie Moll, deputy sheriff, testified he bought a pint of gin in dry Kansas. The tavern keeper was called back to pay a 3 cent sales tax on a $1.50 sale, and Judge Ross MacCormick issued a padlock injunction.
Detroit June 16. Termination of two GM plant strikes frees about 25,000 workers to return to work. In Saginaw 5500 idle since last Thursday will restart late today, affecting dependent units. Baltimore 2200 workers resume tomorrow in Fisher body and Chevrolet plants. Buffalo Fisher and Chevrolet plant closure ended, but 790 strikers refuse to leave the body plant.
Judge Lynn B Griffith ordered Republic Steel Co to bring into court records showing spending on machine guns tear gas labor spies private detectives and company unions. The ruling excludes employee discharge and hiring records and strike lists as the third day of hearings on an injunction to curb picketing begins.
The Board of County Commissioners recommended construction of the uncompleted one mile Antietam Burnside bridge road in Sharpsburg District as a WPA project. They also approved work on five tenths of a mile of the old Baptist church road in Hancock for construction.
At residents' request the Board of County Commissioners yesterday voted to urge the State Roads Commission to place stop signs at intersections in and around Cavetown, improving road safety for local residents.
Cambridge reports 9 year old Norman Stewart suffered a fractured skull and cerebral hemorrhage after a fall from a cherry tree near his home. He climbed the tree with his elder brother. neighbors heard his cries and he was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Johnstown Pa June 16 Mayor Daniel S Shields asks President Roosevelt to intervene in the Bethlehem Steel Cambria works strike. He cites dynamite explosions and a kidnapping as part of a six day flare up and urges withdrawal of what he calls the murderous element led by John L Lewis. He also questions political connivance by hidden interests.
June 16 Youngstown Ohio report of a bomb blast near the Bethlehem Steel Johnstown plant amid C I O strike tensions. No injuries. windows shattered and streets flooded with startled residents. Girdler and Purnell slammed C I O while Roosevelt urged written contracts. more state police deployed in Johnstown as authorities deputize nearly 490 men.
New York stock activity drifted lower in quiet trading as the steel strike divide deepened. Traders were gloomy as indications of rising hostilities at the Independent Steel Company front weighed on sentiment and market tone.
County Commissioners approved purchasing a new camera for the County Bureau of Investigation after Investigator Clarence Baker urged replacement, saying the old unit is antiquated and no longer useful.
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