Reconversion and price shifts define 1946 in Maryland
A compact year in Maryland history recalls wartime to peacetime shifts with price controls ending and prices rising, housing shortages, strikes, and political change led by a Maryland governor election. The Daily Mail’s year in review highlights politics, accidents, reconversion issues, and notable deaths, with January through December listing events from floods to rail strikes and a major police chief change.
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the Herald
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Clinician Plans Advanced Alcoholism Clinic Project
The judge and Jerry discuss professional treatment for alcoholism. A young university-trained doctor will lead the planned clinic once the Board approves and the facility opens. They emphasize addressing underlying causes with scientific methods.
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Jerry
Maryland to convene January 3 in transition to Lane
The legislature will open January 3 as Governor-elect William Preston Lane Jr. moves to fill top posts. Governor Herbert R. O’Conor will relinquish the office and become a U.S. senator from Maryland, while Lane resumes a state role after serving as attorney general in 1930-34.
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William Preston Lane
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Lane
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Free State
Albert C. Ritchie
Veteran Affairs Gets New Assistant Director Mason
Col Augustine S Mason former City Attorney of Hagerstown and prominent attorney was named assistant director of Veterans Administration Special Services. He joins a federal inter agency committee formed by seven agencies to simplify access to recreation. Walter L Scott, former Long Beach recreation director and committee secretary, says the group aims to maximize use of recreational lands and centralize information about them.
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Augustine S. Mason
Hagerstown
Veterans Administration Special Services
Federal Inter-agency Committee On Recreation
Walter L. Scott
Long Beach
California
1946 Records Set for Marriages Deeds and Divorces
Deputy Clerk Merlin G. Snyder reported that 1946 produced record highs for marriages, deeds, and divorces at the local Court House. A total of 4,006 marriage licenses were issued, surpassing 1941's 3,342 and far above 1945's 2,534. There were 346 divorces in the year, averaging more than one per day, with deeds and mortgages also reaching an all time high.
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Merlin G. Snyder
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Court House
Dr Victor Cullen Retiring After A Long Tuberculosis Service
Dr Victor Cullen, longtime planner builder and administrator of Maryland TB sanatoria Kudawood and Henryton, retires after decades in state care. Gov O Connor called him father of modern tuberculosis work in Maryland at a Baltimore hotel dinner honoring his service with praise from officials and medical leaders.
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Harvey B. Stone
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1946 Deeds and Mortgages Set Record High
The year 1946 saw 3,147 deeds and mortgages listed, short of the prior peak of 3,376 in a single 12 month period, indicating a robust but below record year for property filings.
Dr. Cullen Venerated Yet Questioned By Colleague
Dr. Stone defends Dr. Cullen as a humane, approachable surgeon rather than a flawless figure, noting he remains a real person despite reputational loss. The dialogue frames professional respect amid criticism.
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Cullen
Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis Ad Claims Fast Relief
An old advertisement promotes Creomulsion as a cure for coughs chest colds or acute bronchitis warning chronic bronchitis may develop if untreated. It touts a bee c hwood creosote based formula with other time tested medicines and no narcotics. The claim guarantees buyer satisfaction with a money back offer if relief is not felt.
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