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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1946
Page
6
Forty head of cattle and twenty six hogs are reportedly still missing after the Baltimore and Ohio wreck near Reel's Mill on July 16. A derailed train spilled livestock, with steers and hogs scattered and some found dead or injured. Officials issued a notice seeking return or report of the missing animals.
Milwaukee August 5 General Bradley administrator of Veterans Affairs urged preventive action in on the job training at the United Spanish War Veterans convention. He warned of a national scandal over federal funds and criticized state programs for high trainee wages and uneven training durations. He cited need for national standards, a earnings ceiling, and subsistence payments to all full time students if earnings stay under cap.
Washington Aug 5 reports say Senate war investigators are pursuing new leads and will publish a comprehensive resume of work to date soon. Chairman Mead remains in the capital for conferences after adjournment. A revised proposal seeks inquiry into alleged depredations on the treasury by railroads through excessive freight rates charged to the armed services.
DEWITT MACKENZIE discusses the Cambridge conference plan for Protestant Catholic collaboration on peace and moral guidance, cites German Catholic Protestant cooperation after WWII, notes Hitler’s destruction of Christianity, and urges unified Christian action to counter Nazi era fallout and promote democracy.
A mentally disturbed American Marine shot and killed a Marine sentry and a Chinese military policeman in Tientsin before he was killed in a running street fight. Marine Corps headquarters said several military policemen and Chinese pedestrians were wounded. The assailant, described as in a low mood, climbed a wall of his billet and opened fire, then was hunted by military police who refused to surrender after attempting to disable his carbine. The final gunfight ended with the Marine's death.
President Truman seeks to balance the federal budget for the current fiscal year despite higher outlays and opposes delaying tax cuts. Republicans like Knutson and Taber pledge tax reductions if they gain control, while Truman argues tax policy should curb inflation and prevent windfalls for any group. In a revised budget, outlays rise to 41.3 billion with receipts at 39.6 billion, widening the gap from January projections.
Admiral Charles M. Cooke Jr of the U S Seventh Fleet said American Marines remain at full strength in North China and will retaliate if attacked after a July ambush near Peiping that killed four Marines. He blamed Chinese Communists for the assault and stated current China Marine strength is about 23 000 men with unofficial peak estimates of 50 000.
Metropolitan Opera tenor Richard Manning was injured after a staged duel in the outdoor production of The Prince of Pilsen last night in St. Louis. His right arm was found in splints, with X rays slated to check for a fracture.
A Montgomery county farm near 40 acres was sprayed with DDT to combat Japanese beetles. After the application and a heavy rain, inspectors found only one beetle alive. Dr. Relph Tracey of Zitt Urgamic Chemical Co praised the experiment as a success for future crops.
A Caribbean quake caused little damage reports say. Seismographs and coast stations recorded strong shaking across Puerto Rico Santo Domingo Trinidad and San Juan with no surface destruction noted. Pan American Airways said the tremor was slight at Ciudad Trujillo and San Juan while high waves affected Matanzas Nagua and Puerto Plata with no damage reported.
Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife faced a busy reception week in Brazil after a tumultuous welcome at Santos Dumont airport. They rested today following a 21-gun salute and other honors typically saved for heads of state.
Washington reports voters in six states will cast ballots tomorrow with Missouri's Fifth District drawing heavy focus as Roger Slaughter seeks renomination amid GOP attacks led by Carroll Reece. President Truman votes in Missouri's Fourth District race as Enos A. Axtell challenges Jerome Walsh and C. Jasper Bell. Kentucky's Democrats John Young Brown and Republicans John Sherman Cooper win nominations for the U.S. Senate race. W Howes Meade tops four opponents for the gubernatorial slot alongside the renomination of Rep. Andrew J. May without opposition.
American Army major George Woods and his wife and child were taken into custody by Yugoslav troops near Caporetto in Venezia Giulia yesterday, military sources said. Woods, a South Pacific veteran, had recently joined his family in the area. no home address or comment from the 8th Division headquarters was available.
Dutch Mitchell strafing plane was downed by Indonesian anti aircraft gunners during a native assault on Semarang airfield in Batavia Java. Six crew members were killed and Indonesians suffered heavy losses as Dutch airport garrison claimed the situation was under control.
British cabinet to decide if Palestine is referred to the United Nations assembly after Moscow criticized semi partition plans. Jewish Agency Executive rejected the proposal as unacceptable. Tension rose in Jerusalem with threats from Irgun Zvai Leumi and attacks in Beirut and by the King David bombing context.
Cambridge Aug 5 Dr Frederick Nolde of Philadelphia urged churchmen at an international conference to develop methods beyond pious phrases to sell Christian principles to world leaders. The Mount Airy Seminary dean spoke at the World Council of Churches gathering urging more active political outreach.
More than 2,000,000 mothers in the United Kingdom are expected to queue at post offices to receive weekly payments averaging 10 shillings each, under a 4,000,000 pound-a-week baby bonus program. The grants, under the Family Allowance Act of 1945, pay five shillings weekly per child under 16 except the eldest, forming the first phase of broader social security measures including sickness and unemployment benefits, maternity, widowhood, retirement, and health coverage.
Bulletin items report an announced probe into a July clash near Peiping that left four Marines dead, a bear incident at a St. Louis game against the Athletics, a freight train wreck in Manville injuring three, Rep. Andrew May’s illness in Kentucky, and a Scranton burglary where an officer shot a burglar midair during a home invasion attempt.
Dispatches from Ankara report Recep Pekor likely to be named prime minister succeeding Suku Saracoglu as Turkey experiences its greatest political upheaval since Ataturk's death. The change follows a strong Democratic party showing and rising domestic dissatisfaction over living costs.
Sunday heat brings 104 children to Baker Park after vesper service for a weekly ice cream treat. Rev. Dr. W. V. Garrel preached on Not Without Cost as youngsters lined up for funds raised by George Z. Best. Attendance has tripled since the program began.
Fourteen pickets were arrested in Connersville Indiana as Rex Manufacturing reopened with state guardsmen and state police at the gates.
The United States and China backed a British compromise on voting at the Paris peace conference. The plan aims for two thirds or simple majority recommendations to foreign ministers on the five peace treaties. Byrnes supported the two thirds option in the council, while warning that 26 questions remain unsettled. Delegation leaders hoped for a decision today as deliberations continued.
The American freighter American Palmer limped toward England under escort as British authorities claim the derelict craft could yield a salvage prize of about 4.5 million dollars. A collision near Lands End left the 8358 ton freighter William J. Riddle damaged, with British and American ships involved in a shifting battle over control and tow orders as observers note the dispute over flags aboard the derelict.
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