Congress Faces Big Work Ahead This Session
Washington May 14 Congress enters its fifth month with most work still to act. Routine appropriation bills remain, while major items like national defense and government reorganization have been tackled. Roosevelt seeks to polish prior laws, with neutrality, social security, wage hour reforms, tax changes, and monetary powers likely on the agenda.
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Hough Forecasts Bumper Apple Crop Across Counties
An orchard forecast issued Saturday by Dr. Chester Research P predicts a strong apples harvest. Indications point to Frederick Clarke and nearby counties producing as many or more apples than in 1938, signaling a promising year for growers.
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Baldridge to Step Down as Apple Blossom Director
In a letter to the executive committee Tom Baldridge 1839 director says his personal plans prevent active administration of future festivals. He notes possible small deficit and pledges. festival business to begin for next year as soon as possible with fall preparations underway.
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Surrenders In Big Poison Case
A man known as Louie the Rabbi and other suspects surrender as police in a long running poison death scheme expand arrests to about two dozen. Investigators say the ring may have caused many deaths across Pennsylvania New York and New Jersey over the past decade.
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Russian Airmen Die After Atlantic Flight Crash
Two durable Soviet pilots who flew nonstop from Moscow to the New York World’s Fair were killed when their plane crashed on a marshy island off New Brunswick. They had planned the first Moscow to North America air hop via the Atlantic.
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Landon to Speak on World Crisis at Methodist Conference
Alf M. Landon former Republican presidential nominee will address the Methodist Unification Conference in Kansas City on Europe’s crisis. He is described as greatly concerned and may urge changes in U S foreign policy. The talk will be broadcast nationally and by short wave to Europe and the Americas.
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Peace Society Head Speaks on Russo German Japanese Pact
Philip Marshall Brown of the American Peace Society told the Senate foreign affairs committee that an arrangement among Russia, Germany, and Japan could be an immediate possibility. He warned the result of such a pact would be Russia's power politics and the current alliance between Russia and Germany.
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Defense Bill Near Two Billion Amid Caribbean Defense Plan
The War Department creates a first line of defense for the Panama Canal by forming a Caribbean military department based in San Juan Puerto Rico. Brig Gen Edmund L Daley will command the new unit, which also covers Gulf of Mexico defense and aims to block hostile bases within striking distance of the United States as Congress eyes a defense bill near 1.8 billion dollars with potential additions for Panama Canal locks.
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Thousands Flee As Earth Shakes In Akita Japan
Sixty thousand residents fled Akita city as a series of powerful earthquakes struck northern Japan. Officials reported five deaths and many missing, with parts of the Oka peninsula and southern Akita coast said to have sunk. More than 400 houses were demolished and 200 badly damaged.
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Frederick County G O P to elect party chairman
Bryant Stotler, secretary of the executive committee, announced the Frederick County Republican party will meet Saturday May 13 in the Court House to elect a chairman. The position is vacant since Eugene Anderson’s death, and the winner will serve the remaining years of the unexpired term.
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Injuries Fatal To Mrs Schuck In Crash Near Romney W Va
Mrs Alice Schuck, wife of Harold P Schuck former Allspline Company vice president, died at Winchester Memorial Hospital from injuries sustained in a car crash near Romney West Virginia last Monday. Her husband suffered broken ribs and cuts and bruises and was expected to leave the hospital today. The couple lived in Harrisonburg since last summer and were driving toward Winchester when their car was struck by Charles W Shinnamon of Chevy Chase Md. Shinnamon was seriously hurt and taken to Cumberland hospital. Their car was knocked over an embankment and caught fire. Mrs Schuck had a fractured left pelvis and multiple injuries. the accident occurred near Romney.
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Pendergast Denies Guilt In U.S. Court
Tom J. Pendergast pleaded innocent to federal income tax evasion charges covering 1935 and 1936. Co-defendant R. E. O’Malley also denied charges with intent to withdraw plea within two weeks. Trial set for June 12 before Judge Merrill E. Otis. A note found in Edward L. Schneider’s car linked to the case. authorities planned river search.
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Map Fresh Plan to Aid Business Seeks Tax Cuts
Well informed legislators drafted a four point program to eliminate taxes and modernize the system. The plan calls for a flat corporate tax of not more than 22 percent and a cap on top personal rates at 60 percent. It also allows three year loss carryovers and seeks to modify capital gains to spur investment. Roosevelt reportedly approved the package except for the upper income tax cut. The House Ways and Means committee will review next week.
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Death Valley Scotty Prepares Castle Wedding Amid Western Fete
Death Valley Scotty plans a castle wedding in Death Valley with a mix of locals and stars. Carrie Jacobs Bond to sing Just a Wearyin for You as Joe Choate, famed lawyer, acts as best man. the bride is secretary to Dr. MacLennan and the groom’s identity is tied to the story of Mt Olympus and Mars Hill.
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Uncle Sam May Claim Land In Antarctica
President Roosevelt backs a map making expedition to the south polar regions with aid from Dr. Ernest H. Gruening to map areas explored by Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd and Lincoln Ellsworth. The plan hinges on congressional approval for an expedition later this summer.
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Noted Heiress' Mother Is Dead
New York May 1. The death of Mrs Maryon Andrews McCarter at 55 yesterday ends the life of a leading society figure known as the sterilized heiress mother of Anne Cooper Hewitt. Once famed for glamorous marriages and legal battles over debts, she lived in a one room apartment since a bankruptcy filing a year ago. The cause of death was not disclosed.
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Soviet Military Might Is Shown On Moscow Review
Moscow marked May Day with a massive Red Square display boasting 100s of tanks and warplanes. Officials and troops, led by Stalin’s image and Commissar Voroshilov, underscored Soviet readiness for conflict in a triumphant parade.
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South End Co Meets Tonight
The Jar monthly meeting of the End Hose Co held tonight at 8 o’clock in the company hall. Members are asked to be present and on time.
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Hitler Warns Crowd of Germanys Strength and Resolve
The Associated Press reports Berlin drums up May Day with Hitler declaring Germany one of the world's most heavily armed nations and urging readiness for future conflict. Diplomats press isolation of Poland over Danzig and the Polish corridor as tensions rise toward a possible showdown. Russia showcases military might in Moscow as Italy and Germany discuss countering Anglo Allied efforts.
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Death notices from Stephens City show Rev. Robert Stephens
In Chatham Virginia a death notice memorializes Rev. Robert Stephens. Friends recall his service to the community as a retired Baptist minister. The obituary references his long tenure and ties to local churches.
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