Meyers Dismissed From Army After Conviction
B E Meyers former Air Force general and aviation contractor was dismissed today from the armed forces by order of President Truman. Convicted last March in federal court for tax and related offenses, Meyers had been serving a prison term and was implicated in aviation contracts tied to the Hughes Senate investigation. He forfeited medals and pay, with a 26 to 60 month sentence previously imposed.
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Child Thrown To Death at Viaduct by Stranger
Patricia Jackson was killed when a man, identified as Harry Robertson, 33, allegedly threw her from the 125 foot Western Hills viaduct in Cincinnati. Witnesses say Robertson rushed the child’s brother as police charged him with murder. Robertson claimed to hear voices and blamed radioactivity. Police seized him near the scene after motorists and motorcyclists alerted authorities. The body landed in a trucking company yard. A separate court finding fined Carroll F. Fix $500 or six months for driving with a revoked license. he also received 90 days for a prior drunken driving offense.
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Soap Box Derby Movie Event At Frederick Palace
Frederick News and The Post collaborate with Tivoli theater to show national Soap Box Derby films today. Warner Bros preview plus local derby features at the Tiger and Frederic. Free screenings for subscribers and guests lead to final race prep on West Patrick Street and Bentz Street Hill with police supervision. Thirty some drivers already qualified with many more sought to join the Fredrick derby as entries from three counties near Frederick prepare for the event.
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University proposes huge building program in Maryland
Baltimore July 16 The University of Maryland proposed building improvements totaling 19 716 700 at College Park Princess Anne Baltimore Salisbury and Crisfield. The plan, submitted to the State Planning Commission, raises total two year capital improvements to 56 090 000, with further state college and institution projects still to be estimated. Dr H C Byrd notes the plan excludes a 1 500 008 veterinary college and the final decision rests with the State budget director and Governor. Expenditures per location include 13 780 600 College Park 2 000 000 Baltimore 3 450 000 Princess Anne 60 000 Cherd 126 000 Salisbury. Private First Class Leonard Graham, son of Mr and Mrs John Graham, serves in Germany with the 38th Engine Dumper Construction Group in Yokohama Japan.
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Judge Rules Against A A U W In National Branch Case
A federal district judge ruled the American Association of University Women exceeded its authority in expelling a local Washington branch for rejecting a colored applicant. Chief Justice Bolitha J. Laws granted a judgment in favor of the local branch, halting the expulsion from the National AAUW. The national group had expelled the branch on racial grounds, while the local argued the national charter permits branches to select members deemed eligible. The decision maintains local autonomy in membership decisions amid ongoing disputes over racial admission policies.
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Maryland Voter Registration Totals Rise Nationwide
Annapolis reports 861 801 registered voters in Maryland with state totals surpassing 1946 by 33 561 as counties update counts. Baltimore County shows rising figures while Baltimore City leads in new eligible voters with 277 339 Democrats and 80 684 Republicans. July 16 noted as a public update, with some counties not yet reporting.
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Togliatti prospers after shooting as labor unrest grips Italy
Oxygen and penicillin were given to Communist leader Palmiro Togliatti who is holding his own after a Wednesday shooting and pneumonia. His wife Rita Montagenda and son Aide visited. Amid rumors of illness and possible death, Italy faces 14 dead and 206 wounded in nationwide disorder as De Gasperi proposes outlawing political strikes to curb unrest.
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Washington Dairies Not To Raise Price
Baltimore dairy prices show no increase as Washington Dairies refrain from raising milk costs. Maryland producers set the local price range from 22 to 26 cents, with the Baltimore rate up to 20 cents. The Maryland Cooperative area influences supply and pricing dynamics amid market comparisons.
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Gambling raid could yield 32000 to pension fund in Maryland
Ellicott City July 16 The State Police may seize 32000 from Rocway Towers near Laurel after a June raid. Howard County Court clerk Simon Baxley holds 32123 with 20009 claimed by Walter Novak of Takoma Park, among 21 defendants facing conspiracy charges. Two defendants were convicted and sentenced to a year in the House of Corrections. the rest await trial as funds may revert to a pension fund if private claims fail.
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