10 Jul 1946
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1946
Page
1
The Hagerstown Police Department reported 37 cases solved in June, led by 11 robberies, 11 break ins, and 15 larcenies. Total offenses reached 342 with 220 arrests, fines tallying $592.90, reflecting shifts in liquor arrests, disorderly conduct, and parking violations.
Baltimore reports Henry H. W. Chapman a 26 year old former Marine wounded by buckshot while trimming shrubs. His injury led to a reunion with former POWs in Yokohama and Wake Island. Chapman received hospital treatment and a final medical examination before leaving.
Baltimore meat packing houses run near capacity as stock supplies rise. Prices for wholesale and retail meat fall from recent highs but stay above OPA ceilings. Butter sells openly at 85 cents a pound, 18 cents above prior ceiling. State OPA boards prepare to resume hearings amid prior violations. experts say effects may appear early next week.
Tributes describe Hillman as a powerful and brilliant labor leader who shaped American unions. He led the revolt that formed Amalgamated Clothing Workers, fought for democratic processes in industry, and defended his political stance amid critics. He died after years of leadership and a modest personal life.
A Hagerstown report discusses urban smoke from nearby plants and railroads. City officials debate smoke control ordinances and the need for an engineering advisor to work with factories. Railroads are replacing coal engines with diesel to cut smoke while firms seek smokeless tech and by products.
Major oil company seeks a man between 32 and 33 with solid oil company and dealer sales experience and college background. Anticipated first year income about 4500 dollars. Write first letter to Box 131 care Herald Mail seeking complete details.
Beef prices have settled back to 33 to 34 cents a pound after packers resumed supplying local retailers. Veal costs rose from 18 to 23 cents live weight as some merchants bought calves on the market and paid slaughterhouses to butcher them. A retailer predicted prices would drop soon as supply and demand balance out.
A sewing pattern advertisement promises a summer blouse pattern No. 2696 in sizes 15 to 20 with yardage details and a complete sewing guide. Readers are invited to send 200 for pattern and fashion book requests to The Hagerstown Rally Mall in New York, with address and style number information.
In Yosemite California Keen Freeman 21 son of Dr Walter Freeman and Orville Dale Loos 21 Navy veteran of Dayton Ohio died after slipping into the swift pool above Vernal Falls and a heroic rescue attempt. Loos jumped over a guard rail to save Freeman but both were swept downstream. Mrs Freeman travels with their daughter as search continues with park rangers and vacationers aiding.
Senate leaders and Democrats expect further setbacks for the OPA bill as Barkley forecasts reversal when pricing provisions reach the Senate. Taft proposes restoring the original formula allowing price increases to match average production costs, while House Republicans back a 20 day extension.
Lawmakers warned that President Taft might abandon attempts to revive the Office of Price Administration, except possibly for rent controls. A possible outcome is that the House would keep ceilings off meat poultry eggs dairy and other commodities, affecting inflation tactics.
The final contingent of German prisoners of war from Maryland Virginia and Pennsylvania has been moved to embarkation ports for return to Europe. About 500 POWs were relocated from Fort Meade and Valley Forge General Hospital as the Tri State area had housed over 3 000 prisoners in 70 camps. Germans Italians and Japanese were used for Army Navy work industry and agriculture with 190 escapes and no sabotage across the period.
Portions of two corneas from a man who died in Shreveport, Louisiana were transplanted into three patients at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. The sun’s stronger gravity nearer the center of the solar system forces planets closer to it to move faster to avoid being drawn in.
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