Conquest Of Guam Completed Except For Small Section
American forces completed their Guam conquest except for a small inland pocket near Pati Point where Japanese remnants were surrounded. The campaign began July 20 with Marine divisions and the 77th Infantry, advancing from the west to encircle the island’s remaining resistance and block escapes.
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U. S. Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
Guam
Pati Point
Chester W. Nimitz
Japan
77Th
Man Under Bond Here Arrested In Hagerstown
Charles Edward Loudon of Martinsburg, jailed in Hagerstown, faces assault with intent to rob charges after leaving a $1,000 bond in a Brunswick larceny case. Washington County officials say he struck a carnival attendant and pocketed $9. The larceny charge in Brunswick will be reviewed by the September grand jury. Weed seeds retain germination power for 40 years when buried.
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Sheriff's Ofice
Charles Edward Loudan
Martinsburg
Charles B. Langley
Brunswick
Hagerstown
Washington County
Loudon
Actor Sues Dorsey Over 40000 Damages After Balcony Fight
Antonio Icaza of Pomona sues bandleader Tommy Dorsey for 40000, alleging he was struck on the head with a bottle during a pre-dawn party altercation on Dorsey's balcony. Jon Hall and Edward Norris report injuries, with nine unnamed defendants listed.
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Los Angeles
Tommy Dorsey
Antonio Icaza
Pomona
Dorsey
Jon Hall
Edward Norris
John Does
Jane Does Lkewise
Icaza
Ieaza
Hall
Pat Dane
Norris
No More Teacher Vacancies Than Usual in Frederick County
Frederick County schools report no more vacancies than normal with few openings in elementary posts. High school assignments are filled except for manual arts, music, and science. Officials warn of scarce manual arts and science instructors. after the war a teaching talent shortage may persist, but not likely here.
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Frederick County
Eugene W. Pruitt
Pruitt
Nore
Local Couple Hears Son Pvt Andrews Arrived in England
Mr and Mrs Joseph Guy andrews receive word their son Pvt Andrews has arrived safely in England before induction. Andrews was a welder at the Maryland Dry Docks prior to joining the Army.
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Joseph Guy Andrews
Pvt. Andrews
England
Army
Maryland Dry Docks
Over 500 German subs sunk since war began
Washington reports a joint Anglo American statement that more than 500 German submarines have been sunk since the war started. July shows U-boats were ineffective and sinkings outpaced merchant ships. Seventeen subs were sunk near cross channel traffic since the landings. The fleet remains large but hunted as aircraft and surface forces press the attack. The Nazis exaggerate sinkings, including June figures by 1000 percent.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Churchill
Army of Liberation
Arctic
Indian Ocean
Montgomery Schools Set Open Date for Year
Rockville August 9 Montgomery County public schools will open September 11 as approved by the Board of Education. The year provides 185 teaching days and 15 holidays, with a June 15, 1945, close for summer. Holidays include state teacher meeting in October, election day in November, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and Memorial Day. A committee will act on August bids for furniture equipment and construction at Four Corners Montgomery Hills Woodside and Rockville schools and on August bids for work at Sherwood Westbrook and Lincoln High Schools.
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Rockville
Montgomery County
Board of Education
State Teachers Association
Julius P. Stadler
Arthur B. Joseph
F. K. Metzger
Four Corners
Montgomery Hills
Woodside
Sherwood
Westbrook
Lincoln
Meeting Sunday at Hillsboro Charge in Gross Woods Virginia
The sixth annual all day meeting of Methodist Churches of the Hillsboro Charge will be held in Gross Woods near Lovettsville Virginia next Sunday. Rev S Emrich announces a program starting at 10 with Sunday School and 11 worship, luncheon noon to 2 30, then an old time Gospel song service at 2 30. Chaplain Wuebbens USN guest preacher Floyd Hartman and Gospel Male Quartette from Washington will sing. Miss Mildred Baylin chalk artist will present religious pictures. Mt Olivet and Rehobeth Churches cooperate and no Sunday services at them. A collision between a high car owned by James Dash Frederick and another vehicle with soldiers caused the Dash car to burn under floor boards. Fire brigades assisted, a household extinguisher from Fred Sheeley stopped the flames before firefighters arrived. A fire engine incident blocked Route 40 but caused no vehicle damage. World War I note recalls Coast Guard first contact with the enemy via Greenland radio installations seized from Nazis months before Pearl Harbor.
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Roys. Geiger
Guam
Marianas
Araat
Saipan
Japan
Philippines
China
United States
Marine
Orote
Orote Peninsula
Sumay
Ernest J. King
United States Fleet
Washington
King
Nimitz
Pearl Harbor
Nauru
Phosphate Island
Gilberts
Wake Island
Truk
Ponape
Carolines
Marshall Islands
Mt. Santa Rosa
Methodist Churches of the
Hillsboro
Gross Woods
Lovettsville
Emrich
Wuebbens
U.S. N
North Carolina
Floyd Hartman
Mildred Baylim
Mt. Olivet
Rehobeth
James Dash
Frederick
West Patrick Street
Independent
United Fire Companies
Fred Sheeley
Route 40
Roger A. Etzler
Wounded Pte Lightner Reported Shot in France
Private Lightner, son of Mrs. Catharine Lightner of 1312 North Market, was reportedly shot while sleeping in France on July 17. Word reached his wife on Route 5 that he is receiving treatment in an English hospital.
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Pte. Lightner
Catherine Lightner
North Market Street
France
Route 5
State Legion Conclave Opens Friday in Baltimore
The Maryland American Legion three day convention begins Friday in Baltimore with plans for a broad program. About 3,000 delegates and members are expected with a state membership of 15,150. Contenders for Department commander are John Jennings Baltimore Lawrence Fink Westminster and Samuel Cohen Hagerstown. Guest speakers include Governor O Conor Mayor McKeldin Maj Gen Philip Hayes Col Henry Stanwood and Dr Warren L Fleck of Fort Howard Veterans Hospital.
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Baltimore
Maryland Department of the American Legion
Legion
Johnsville residents form memorial society
Johnsville District residents form the Johnsville Memorial Association to erect a memorial for boys now serving and future entrants. Officers elected include Chairman Jesse Nicodemus and Secretary Treasurer Pauline Pittinger, with committees formed to draft by laws and plan the memorial. A meeting is set for Monday at Metz's Hall to approve location and report progress. $166.75 has been contributed. In Washington, the Army bans the films Wilson and Heavenly Days for possibly violating the Soldier Voting Act.
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Johnsville
Cr. Metz
Johnsville Memorial Association
Jesse Nicodemus
Herman Saylor
Pauline Pittinger
Ross Myers
Prince Fogle
C. D. Metz
Frank Grabill
Norman Eyler
C.D Metz
Association
Metz
Washington
Wilson
Army
Fibber McGee
Molly
War Department
Morale Services Division
Civilian Fined After Assault On Soldier In Md Court
A civilian, John Healy of Washington DC, was fined 10 and costs for assaulting Pvt Everett Swanson of the Army Air Force on West Patrick Street near Barbara Frithie bridge. Swanson was in custody for assault charges and Healy testified the private made a remark first. Swanson was later led away for being absent without leave. Other cases included two traffic violators found not guilty and a man ordered to pay weekly support. A wiener roast was held by Urbana 4-H Club with many members present and listed officers.
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Sherman P. Bowers
John Healy
Washington, D. C
Camp Detrick
Everett Swanson
Army Air Force
East Patrick Street
Pvt
Swanson
Camp Detrick Proveust
Paul F. Redding
Baltimore
Fairchild Aircraft Corp
Hagerstown
Mt. Pleasant
Redding
Willard van Sant
Mt. Airy
Rev. W. Biggs
Court News Property Deeds Between Local Parties
Deeds filed recording transfers in the county for modest sums. Lela B Angleberger transfers to Berbin G Sanders and wife for 10 dollars. Ella J Devilbiss to John A Renner and wife for 10 dollars. Silas P Rice as executor transfers to Marion W Rice and wife for 1510 dollars. Francis M Miller and wife to Allan E Weaver and wife for 5 dollars. Allan E Weaver and wife to Francis M Miller and wife for 5 dollars.
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Court News
Lela B. Angleberger
Berbin G. Sanders
Ella J. Devilbiss
John A. Renner
Silas P. Rice
Marion W. Rice
Francis M. Miller
Allan E. Weaver
Allan E Weaver
Rotary District Governor Shank visits Frederick Rotary meeting
John J. Shank of Waynesboro Pa spoke at the Francis Scott Key hotel as District Governor of the 180th Rotary International district, urging service above self and outlining a stepped program from club activity to international service. Glenn Swisher presided. E Bernard Davis attended as a guest.
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John J. Shank
Waynesboro
Frederick
Rotary International
Maryland
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Shank
Rotary
Glenn T. Swisher
E. Bernard Davis
Binghamton, N
Rubber Workers Being Released From Navy
The Navy reports it will place on inactive duty and return to the rubber industry a number of skilled tire builders over 30. The Army last week announced similar furloughs to boost heavy tire production. War Production Board seeks a moratorium on certain factory practices to ease production.
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Washington
Navy
Army
War Production Board
Bradley Dewey
Forrestal
75 000 State Motorists Still Lack New Stamp
Maryland Collector George Hofferbert said about 75 000 state motorists have not bought the $5 Federal motor vehicle use tax stamp. Hundreds were summoned to appear in Federal Court as deputies checked downtown Baltimore intersections. about 50 motorists bought stamps on the spot. The drive will continue intermittently statewide, without a broad crackdown, and prosecutions will not occur if drivers show compliance in court.
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Baltimore
George Hofferbert
Maryland
Internal Revenue
Hofferbert
Induction ordered for Rollie Hemsley in 1A status
New York reports veteran catcher Rollie Hemsley has received induction papers sent from Vienna Missouri and is ordered to report on August 18. Hemsley, 37, married, had been in 1-A since spring and was expected to stay with the Yankees pending late-season movement after papers failed to arrive on time.
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New York
Rollie Hemsley
New York Yankee
Vienna
Hemsley
Invasion of Greece Planned by Fascist War Council
A stenographic report released by the Office of War Information details Mussolini and aides debating an "incident" as justification for Italy’s 1940 invasion of Greece. The Il Tempo transcript notes an October 15 session, with plans for October 26 attack and November 15 timetable, alongside figures like Galeazzo Ciano and Pietro Badoglio.
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New York
War Council
Greece
Benito Mussolini
Office of War Information
Rome
Il Tempo
Tempo
Mussolini
Counciliinto
Albania
Hitler
Galeazzo Ciano
Il Duce
Fietro Badoglio
Ciano
Washington
Athens
Pvt Clevenger Stationed at Camp Blanding Florida
At Camp Blanding Pvt. Clevenger son of Mrs. Thomas Clevenger is stationed in Florida. His address reads 33890153 Co D 219 Bn 67 Ret Camp Blanding Fla.
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Pvt
Clevenger
Thomas Clevenger
Point of Rocks
Camp Blanding
Fla
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