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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1952
Page
5
Ha r ristown social security manager W 8 King reports widespread confusion as many beneficiaries believe they must visit the office to receive larger checks. He notes the mix up stems from congressional action and the 1950 Social Security amendments taking effect soon.
The House of Representatives yesterday approved a plan to boost retired workers benefits by less than $5 monthly with proportional increases for dependents. The rise would take effect August 1952 with automatic checks starting September if enacted. The 1950 amendment also expands coverage for continuous workers since 1951 creating a new start for age 65 retirees seeking benefits next month.
Two young men escaped from the cannery at the State Reformatory for Males in Breatheds villa near 10 o clock last night. Both are from Baltimore. They are identified as Donald T Holtman 19 five feet seven inches tall dark brown hair sailor girl tattoo on his left arm and Norman Alt 16 five feet T inches tall light brown hair Pie Town tattooed on his left arm.
Baltimore market reports a potato glut with nearly three million pounds arriving by rail and truck. Prices have fallen sharply from earlier highs with Carolina Grade A Sebagos under 6 cents a pound retail. Weathered potatoes may turn green if kept long as diggers rush to unload after price controls lapse.
The report suggests that prices will stabilize around the same level as prior ceilings, indicating limited upward movement. Analysts caution that external factors could still influence the final equilibrium and affect timing.
More than 1 400 ROTC cadets from 21 states and three Army areas are scheduled to arrive at Fort Meade Maryland for six weeks of infantry training starting Saturday.
Los Angeles reports that Marta Cohn testified in Ingrid Bergman custody proceedings over Pia Bergman Lindstrom. She quoted Dr. Peter Lindstrom warning he would ruin Bergman’s prospects to see Pia and that he would block Pie’s access. Lindstrom later secured divorce and custody.
Washington reports start of Operation Sky watch on July 14 with thousands of civilian defense workers aiding the Air Force. Maj. Gen. Smith says Soviets can attack and have long-range capability, while Gen. Twining warns of lack of forewarning and cites 400 four-engine bombers as capable of hitting U S targets. The notice mentions 7567 miles of railroads in California.
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