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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1946
Page
4
Washington officials forecast higher price ceilings for canned vegetables breakfast cereals and coffee under the OPA rule with potential bread price changes. Garment prices may rise 15 to 20 percent as the agency lays groundwork for further hikes while subsidies on coffee and key vegetables are examined.
The National Mental Health Institute will be built in Bethesda with a $10,000,000 annual budget and $7,500,000 in building costs. Construction is due to finish within ten years once enabling legislation signed by President Truman on July 3 takes effect. The institute will conduct its own mental illness research, promote related research nationwide, and provide financial aid to entities supporting mental health programs, expanding the public health service’s mental hygiene work.
White Sands New Mexico July 30 Army officials claim a German V-2 rocket reached 104 miles altitude at the White Sands Proving Ground eclipsing the prior mark by 23.5 miles. Commandant Colonel Turner announced after a two hour delay caused by radio control loss. The rocket descended 69 miles north of the launch site gouging a crater in the desert. Instruments in the nose cone are expected to yield new data on cosmic rays temperatures and pressure at extreme altitudes.
Two American officers Capt. Harald Cobin of New York City and Lt. George Wyatt of Oklahoma City were released by Soviet authorities in Berlin after a week’s disappearance during an unauthorized trip. Maj. Gen. Walter A Keating said no detainer exchange occurred and Cobin planned to stay with his wife Mary Cobin who expected a party when he returned.
About 159 World War II veterans participate in the Maryland State Guard encampment at Camp Ritchie July 30. Maj. Gen Dwight H. Mohr praises them as the backbone of the Guard. Veterans share why peacetime service appeals, and families like the Jacksons lead as a father and three sons join together.
Equity Oscar M House vs Elizabeth Louise House files a bill of complaint for an absolute divorce with multiple property deeds listed. Hagerstown reports a fiscal year end with assets of 12,368,212 and liabilities of 4,418,750 leaving a surplus of 7,949,462.
Paris reports four power drafts for postwar settlements impose a minimum 1 billion dollar reparations bill on Axis satellites including Italy and Bulgaria with fixed military and territorial limits. The plans, prepared by the United States Britain Russia and France, set broad maps and rights and outline future UN membership.
W. B. Boger of near Wheatland Loudoun County sustained severe injuries in an accident last Wednesday on the Lovettsville Leesburg highway. He had one leg broken in three places his knee crushed head injuries and other leg broken while his rotor shooter scooter collided with a truck. He is in satisfactory condition at Frederick City Hospital. Mrs. Nannie Frye Carter provided first aid at the scene and Boger was taken to the hospital by the R. E. Brown ambulance.
Chicago reports reveal William Heirens aged 17 or 18, under guard, began a formal confession to the Degnan kidnapping and two other slayings, then faltered saying I don t remember. State s Attorney Touhy planned murder charges as defense counsel noted the accused condition and halted proceedings.
Frederick County Dental Society held a Tuesday night meeting at the Francis Scott Key Hotel to discuss the September State Association program hosted by the local group. Dr G W Gaver of Baltimore will arrive August 16 to approve the plan. August 27 votes finalize arrangements.
William and Nellie Stoneburner of near Burkittsville are held on $2,000 bond each on charges of assault and battery against their 2 1/2 year old son Billy who is in Emergency Hospital. A younger child also remained hospitalized as Juvenile Court custody petitions were filed.
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