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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1948
Page
10
Baltimore wholesalers and grocers cut meat prices up to 12 cents a pound amid abundant supplies and consumer relief from high costs. Lamb, pork, and veal saw multiple reductions across chains, with managers noting sharp declines as a move to ease the burden on consumers.
The contractor states that operational issues at the municipal airport runway 3 persist and the city might bear responsibility. City engineer Walter sought guidance from Thomas B Bourne in Washington and consulted physicians and chemists to evaluate compaction and subsurface base adequacy, noting tests fail to meet specifications and urging replacement of unsuitable material.
An exchange over Runway No 3 delays shows Mr Russell claiming contractor rights and warning against city inaction. He seeks prompt directions and threatens responsibility for any damages from continued delay, while local officials weigh costs and completion.
The letter copies were sent to the CAA district office in Wilmington Delaware and to the State Aviation Commission in Baltimore as City Attorney reviews action. Meanwhile some contractor equipment is being removed from the airfield.
State Engineer John B Funk outlined sketches for a 2 290 bed facility at Crownsville State Hospital to relieve overcrowding. He said costs could drop about 40000 by using salvageable materials on hand and from base supplies. Board of Public Works action and funding, including postwar Camers and general funds, are to be sought in August with construction possible after approval.
A Lancaster County farm sold at auction for $995 per acre after buyer and bidders faced a brisk sale. Landis Buchen handled the sale and Amos N. Hooy was among those present as the property went to the highest bidder in a rocky market segment.
President Truman said a forthcoming order will end race segregation in the Army with equality of treatment and opportunity. He noted there is no confirmed segregation statement from Army Chief of Staff Omar Bradley, and emphasized changes will be made without harming morale as units currently include Negro soldiers. The interview touched on shifts in policies across Army echelons while a secretary cited no official Bradley comment.
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