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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1946
Page
6
Fresh meat nearly vanished from counters as ceilings took effect, with independent and chain stores reporting scant supplies. Poultry remained available but prices rising, while beef and hams were scarce. Dealers warned shortages could last three to four weeks with further price increases likely.
Truck service in the area largely resumed today as drivers for several firms returned to work following a roughly ten day strike. They cited the 10 cent per hour wage increase agreed at Hagerstown. One operator said normal business would resume everywhere except New York state, which faces a general strike. Some local drivers participated, though not all. A spokesman for Maryland Transportation Company said business continued as usual.
Allen B. Smith 61 of Bealisville was granted an absolute divorce from Rhoda E. Smith near Boyds by Associate Judge Patrick M. Schnauffer. Smith cited marital strain and an October 1941 incident when his wife asked him to leave. Three adult children noted. costs assigned to Smith. Also a separate decree annulled the marriage of Richard A. Myers and Taez Beth Myers with costs to the plaintiff.
Miss Miriam Whipp of Braddock, an employee in the County Commissioners' office, was brushed by a taxicab and bruised at Court and West Church Streets at about 8:45 this morning. She declined medical aid from Richard Allison and continued work. Allison reported the incident to city police.
Mackenzies Column reflects on religious faith amid global tension. Soldiers pray for a sick child in Virginia while Britain calls for Christianity amid world leadership debates with Dulles warning of Soviet influence. The piece contrasts Communist atheism with Christianity and notes Nazi and communist legacies influencing spiritual rehabilitation.
In Chicago a housewife waved lace curtains before Judge Samuel Heller in a license court, leading to the New York Central railroad being fined 420 for smoke abatement violations. Mrs Bernice Hall claimed smoke polluted her curtains for 16 years and prompted the court to act. The judge noted the car smoke issue and the railroad promised cleaner equipment. In Winchester Major Frank P Bain was cleared of responsibility in the death of Wilson Adams who was struck by a car in Frederick County.
A September heat wave peaked at 96 degrees the highest in September since 1933 and was cooling today with a forecast of possible afternoon thunderstorms. Temperatures in the region fell from 94 to 85 at the airport area, with warm nights and a dry spell easing after a late evening thunderstorm. Winds were expected to pick up this afternoon ahead of storms moving into the area.
Philadelphia Sept. 10 The Protestant Episcopal Church general convention heard Bishop Henry St George Tucker declare that international accord is our Christian responsibility. He warned that moral plagues cross borders and urged full leadership under divine guidance as formation of international law depends on will to obey.
New York traders saw a volatile session with stocks dipping early, a late bid surge trimming losses, and another midday selling wave. Brokers called the market jittery as short covering and quick buying faded with signs of a possible end to a long bull run amid labor and international concerns.
New York dispatch reports George Bernard Shaw warned that Allied leaders have no right to seek the death penalty for Nazis at Nuremberg. He argued that after atomic bombings of civilians, the Allies are not in a moral position to hang anyone. The BBC quoted a Shaw letter, broadcast via NBC.
Maine voters re elect a full Republican slate signaling a GOP head start in Congress. The article notes early primaries and conventions in Connecticut Colorado Louisiana Rhode Island as parties seek nominees, with Bowles and McConaughy entering races. It highlights Senator Brewster’s reelection and Bowles’ Connecticut bid, plus governor and senate contests in several states.
Two 14 year old Westminster youths Leo Hagan and Bernard Wade Herbert were placed on probation and released into parental custody after a Juvenile Court hearing before Associate Judge Patrick M Schusiuffer. They stole R Rush Lewis built car parked on Jefferson Street and drove it into West Virginia and the District of Columbia before being apprehended. The boys quit school last year and were employed. The case was presented by county probation officer Mrs William C Roderick.
Chicago September 10 grain futures faced selling pressure in the opening hour as securities and cotton weakness weighed on market sentiment.
Under Secretary William L. Clayton said Yugoslavia tentatively agreed to indemnity for the American lives lost in forced crashes of two planes last month. He noted no final agreement on reparations and that the U S has indicated a suitable indemnity amount but will not disclose it. Clayton also said the United States would not block UNRRA shipments to Yugoslavia over Tito differences and criticized AFL Longshoremen for stopping ship loading.
Mrs Florence Taylor Ogle colored aged 57 died at Frederick City Hospital after being critically burned saving grandchildren from a fire at 18 North Bentz street She was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Mary Ellen Taylor and leaves a husband Nathaniel B Qele a son Benjamin Nathaniel a daughter Iris Armstrong a brother Frank Taylor two half brothers McKinley Dodson and Walter Dodson two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held at Quinn Methodist Church with Rev Charles E Walden officiating and burial place to be announced
The Baltimore Conference of the Methodist church will hold a church school retreat at Western Maryland College Westminster Md September 14 and 15 to boost enrollment. Rev W W Delaplain executive secretary and Rev Walter Towner will lead the session as part of a crusade to reach seven million church school students by late 1948. 242 dead 729 injured in Bombay communal clashes reported the same day with four stabbings and looting.
Meat ceilings went back into effect causing store closures and widespread job losses. In Chicago an estimated 1,100 of 2,000 retail markets may close by week’s end while New York dealers report 90 percent out of meat. Unprecedented cattle and hog movement followed removal of ceilings on July 1. Packinghouse layoffs exceed 5,000 at Omaha and nationwide hires shift as workers seek other jobs.
A prolonged 25 000 AFL truck driver strike and threats of food shortages led New York retailers to a buying surge, empty meat cases and scarce vegetables. Pickets blocked nonperishable deliveries. Mayor O Dwyer to add 2000 patrolmen. Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company plans closing 16 stores in Manhattan area. Safeway to close 240 stores. National Sugar Refining stops Long Island City plant affecting 1000 workers. Milk supplies reported nearly normal.
The Frederick Community Concert Association begins its membership drive for the 1946 47 season with a meeting at 7 30 p m tonight at the M C A. Prof Paul Beck shelm its president, says the drive ends Saturday Sept 21. The Baltimore Symphony will play in Frederick this winter under the association’s sponsorship. Renewals are urged by Friday to avoid duplication. Harold Welch of Columbia Concerts will attend the drive and remain until it ends.
Washington reports housewives in many cities turn to poultry and fish to round out menus as meat shortages persist. Army meat purchases drop sharply, and retail ceilings return to fresh meats, signaling limited civilian supply and ongoing price controls.
A court order ended a Pittsburgh electric power workers strike temporarily by forbidding actions that could endanger lives property or health. Judge Walter F P Smart directed the Independent Association of Employers of Duquesne Light Co to rescind the strike and barred picketing or interference with power operations in the 1.5 million person service area.
William Wedge, night watchman at the U S embassy in Belgrade, was sentenced by a Yugoslav court to eight years in prison and ordered to pay about 8000 dollars indemnities for a May Day jeep accident that killed a Yugoslav officer and injured another.
AFL maritime strike committee met in New York with John Hawk of the Seafarers International Union signaling a major statement. In Washington, idle fleet owners urged the Wage Stabilization Board to reverse its wage ruling, warning of more strikes if not. The White House remained silent as a midafternoon briefing declined to confirm any shipping strike talks, and officials listed top military leaders at a conference that did not address the strike. Seafarer leaders were absent from the hearing as owners pressed to overturn the wage decision amid a nationwide port paralysis.
The Frederick City Ministerial Association elected Rev. Paul L. Althouse as president for 1946 47 and Rev. Paul W. Kinsel as vice president. Rev. Raymond C. Myers was re elected secretary and Rev. W Merval Weaver was chosen treasurer. The group, led by retiring vice president Rev. W Garrett, agreed to support the Go to Church campaign sponsored by the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America during October and November.
A 30 medal collection on display at the Cour Artz Library features Iron Crosses and honors from World War I and earlier conflicts. Medals include one awarded by Field Marshal von Hindenburg to Maj. General Kans von Below, a “Frozen Meat” wartime award, and a wound medal similar to the U S Purple Heart. Most medals were bought in Germany by Col Fol J Carey and presented to David Reed of Washington by the U S Ordinance Corps stationed in Mutsche n.
Prime Minister Attlee opened the London conference on Palestine today with assurance that Britain is not committed to the British American plan to divide Palestine into a four zone federal state.
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