Wartime casualties report from Frederick county
Frederick county records a kill, two missing and one prisoner of war. Pvt. Charles D. Kemp is killed in Burma, Sgt. James Atlee Geisler and Lt. James Schildt are missing in action in France and Italy, and Pfc. Charles Edgar Bowers is a prisoner in Germany. Kemp was 21, a Frederick High School alumnus and local athlete. Geisler, 27, served in the Fourth Infantry and landed in England on D-Day. Schildt, from Thurmont, was in the field artillery and overseas five months. Bowers, paratrooper, listed missing in France since June 6 now located in a German prison camp.
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Frederick County
Burma
Charles D. Kemp
C. F. Kemp
West South Street
James Atlee Geisler
Martin Geisler
Ijamsville
J. Wesley Geisler
James Schildt
Leonard
Rhoda Schildt
Thurmont
Charles Edgar Bowers
Glenn Bowers
Frederick
Pvt
Kemp
War Department
Pvt. Kemp
Frederick High School
Callan and Cramer
Camp Swift
Tex
Fort Leonard Wood
James Hildebbrand
Monrovia
James Hildebrand
France
Geisler
Edward Wilcom
New York
Schildt
York
Field Artillery
Fort Bragg
N. C
Fort Sill
Oklo
Priseyn
Anthony Main
Pfc. Bowers
Germany
Army
Roosevelt plans new League of Nations submission
New York dispatch says President Roosevelt intends to submit a new League of Nations to the Senate and later seek power to enforce peace treaties. The plan splits the security organization from peace treaties to launch the league possibly before the war ends and aims for ratification before spring.
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New York
Roosevelt
Nazis Prepare Populace For Retreat News
London reports Berlin radio acknowledging Normandy loss and predicting large Nazi withdrawals in France. Voelkischer Beobachter suggests a revolution in armament production will alter the war, while German fronts may be liquidated to gain operational freedom before mobilization bears fruit.
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London
Normandy
Berlin Radio Today
France
Max Krull
DNB
Transocean
Adolf Hitler
Voelkischer Beobachter
Beobachter
Dewey Plans Sept 7 8 Campaign Stops in PA and KY
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey announced through his secretary that he will speak in Philadelphia on Sept 7 and in Louisville on Sept 8 as part of a broader presidential campaign tour. The stops mark an early push into border states as his campaign surfaces.
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Albany
Thomas E. Dewey
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Roosevelt
Navy
Dewey
Paul Lockwood
Philadelphia
Louisville
New York
German Prisoner From City Noted As Buckham School Graduate
A 24 year old German prisoner of war, son of Glenn Bowers, returned from overseas last December. He resided with Mrs. Main before entering service and has three sisters in Frederick and a brother in Tramsville. Two brothers are in the armed forces, one in the Southwest Pacific and another training with paratroops at Fort Benning. He was a Buckingham School graduate five years ago and locally known as a promising baseball player.
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Glenn Bowers
Main
Frederick
Betty Bowers
James Clingan
Monroe Hossler
Glenn Bowers, Jr
Tramsville
Russell W. Bowers
Southwest Pacific
James C. Bowers
Fort Benning
Buckingham
U S Advance Presses In Southern France Amid Cracking Resistance
Allied forces of the Seventh Army push inland through the maritime Alps and along the coast, reaching up to 50 miles east and west as resistance crumbles. Casualties under 300, 7,000 German prisoners reported with a general among the captured staff. Toulon and Cannes within reach as La Napoule falls and Port-Cros fortifications are silenced. New landings confirmed around Toulon.
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Rome
France
U.S. Seventh Army
Riviera
Alexander M. Patch
Maritime
Alps
Toulon
Cannes
Rhone
Aix-En-Provence
Marseille
Balkan
Hyeres Islands
Port-Cros
la Napoule
Gulf of Napoule
Rouen
Supreme Headquarters
Allied Expeditionary Force
Seine
Paris
Troan
Varaville
St. Julien
le Faucon
Ecots
Trun
Les Champeaux
Normandy
Rouvre River
Orne
Argentan
Light Rain Relief Amid Heat Wave In County
Light rains totaling about one tenth of an inch brought brief relief to wilted gardens and crops, easing the heat wave but more showers are needed to save late sugar corn peaches and apples. Frederick water reservoirs show only light boost as Fishing Creek shed yields little rise. Brunswick reports drought stress with three inches drop, while Emmitsburg and northern areas saw no rain. SGT Angleberger Safe: Staff Sgt Preston D Angleberger, long listed as missing in action over Yugoslavia since July 9, has telegraphed from Italy to his parents saying his plane was shot down and he was wounded but bailed out. no details on injuries or hospitalization. The Porcelain Tower of Nanking is noted as built in the early 15th century.
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Frederick
Fishing Creek
Brunswick
Emmitsburg
Angleberger
Preston D. Angleberger
Harry E. Angleberger
Hamilton Avenue
War Department
Yugoslavia
Italy
Frederick Flyer
Germans Reported Trying Dunkerque Seine Escape
Allied air forces pressed toward northern France as German river barges were said to gather for a Seine crossing escape from Falaise Argaan gap. RAF Polish Mustang and American Liberator aircraft shot down 16 enemy planes with minimal losses. Meanwhile heavy bombers hit Brest shipping and bridges along the Seine front, hampering German retreat efforts near Nantes Conflans Ste. Honorine.
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London
France
Seine
U. S
Eighth Air Force
Roye
Paris
Mannheim
Falaise-Argentan
Brest
Conflas Ste. Honorine
Nantes-Gassicourt
Aisie
Peace Agency Possible Prior To War s End
Secretary of State Hull hints at a United Nations conference on security plans this fall. The new world organization may be set up by treaty or legislation, with discussions likely at the Dumparton Oaks talks among Russia Britain and the United States. The plan prioritizes establishing a dispute settlement machinery before final borders and territorial issues are addressed.
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Washington
Europe
Hull
United Nations
World Organization
Russia
Britain
United States
Dumparton Oaks
Paris
Association of Nations
Frederick County Fair Plans Return After War Gap
After a two year break due to war conditions the Frederick County Agricultural Society moves to hold a four day event at the local Fair Grounds from September 26 to 29 with a final night show on September 30. Large exhibit interest already and spaces selling. George A Hamid Inc of New York will supply a full program for matinee and evening shows. Expanded purses for horse races at the Fair Grounds track with Joseph McGraw of Washington Pa returning as starter.
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Frederick
Frederick County Agricultural Society
The
Agricultural Society
Frederick County
George A. Hamid
Fair Grounds
Joseph McGraw
Washington, Pa
Americans vs German stomach battalion near Orleans
Allied reports indicate American forces engaging near Orleans meet desultory resistance from a German stomach battalion composed of soldiers with dietary ailments. The unit was formed to address its specific nutritional needs and operates as a distinct formation.
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Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force
Orleans
Understanding On Occupation Of Germany
President Roosevelt said there is a general Allied understanding for occupation of Germany regardless of Nazi surrender timing. He noted no detailed plans exist but cooperation with Britain and Russia is progressing. He also said a similar verbal accord could be reached with China for occupation of Japan and anticipated another talk with Churchill later, timing uncertain.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Germany
Russia
Britain
China
Japan
Army Nurses Press For Civilian Dress In Post War Shift
Army nurses tired of uniforms seek reconversion to civilian dress. Capt Grace E Dick on leave from Australia unit says civilian clothes forbidden for social events but hair dos and beauty services remain. Maryland nurses at 42nd General Hospital include Capt Margaret Currens in charge of surgery, Capt Viola Gompf in her office, Capt Ruth Frothingham, First Lt Catherine O Neill supervising surgery, and First Lt Elizabeth Gunby supervising the surgical ward.
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Baltimore
Grace E. Dick
University of Maryland
Australia
Thomas B. Dick
Lonaconing
Maryland
42Nd General Hospital
Margaret E. Currens
Sykesville
Viola Gompf
Union Memorial Hospital
Ruth Frothingham
Catherine O'Neill
Elizabeth Gunby
Florence Situation Based After Tank Penetration
The northern Florence area saw German tanks penetrate yesterday but today the situation eased with continued enemy sniping in the suburbs. Italian front activity remained light with minor patrol clashes and artillery duels. along the Arno the north bank, U S patrols faced increased probing and artillery responses. The U S 91st Infantry Division under Maj. Gen. Livesay entered the Fifth Army line on the western front.
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Rome
Florence
Arno
Sir Harold Alexander
U.S. 91St Infantry Division
William G. Livesay
Fifth Army
Fronk
Nazis Burn Own Towns On Prussian Border Zone
London reports retreating Germans burn their own towns along the East Prussian border to deny use to the advancing Russians. Moscow radio says Red Army crossed into Germany and established on the west shore of Estonia after reaching Lake Peipus. In Lithuania/Siauliai area Germans launch heavy tank efforts while Soviet forces mass on the East Prussia frontier for a crossing of the Szeszuppe river.
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London
Moscow
Red Army
Germany
Baltic States
Lake Peipus
Estonia
Tartu
Jost Vilkaviskis
Lithuania
East Prussia
Ivan Cherniakhovsky
Szeszuppe
Cher Nmiakhovsky
Siauliai
Cherniakhovsky
Ivan Bagramian
Gandhi's Request Is Rejected By Wavell
New Delhi Aug 18 Field Marshal Lord Wavell Viceroy of India said he had turned down Mohandas Gandhi's request for a conference over Gandhi's offer to back nationalist support for the war if India gains immediate independence He said no gain would come from a meeting now but would consider any definite and constructive policy He also noted the postponement of a scheduled meeting between Gandhi and Mohamed Ali Jinnah due to Jinnah's ill health with both leaders to discuss Hindu Muslim tensions
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New Delhi
Lord Wavell
India
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Mohamed Ali Jinnah
Gandhi
Lieut. Thomas returns from Pacific War to Martinsburg
Martinsburg observer reports Marine Lieut. F. C. Thomas Jr. arrived home after twenty one months in the Pacific Marine Air Corps. He broke a leg during a March bailout and has since been in the hospital. He can now move with a cane and plans about thirty days at home before resuming duties. He is the grandson of the late Charles F. Thomas of Buckeystown Frederick County Maryland.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Frank C. Thomas
Capers Smith
Sarah Thomas
Washington
F. C. Thomas, Jr
Pacific
Marine Air Corps
Thomas
Chas. F. Thomas
Buckeystown
Frederick County
Patch Recommended For Lieutenant General Washington
Aug 18 President Roosevelt nominated Maj. Gen. Alexander M. Patch Jr., commander of the 7th Army invading southern France, for promotion to Lieutenant General. Patch holds temporary rank of major general and his permanent rank is colonel of infantry.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Alexander M.patch, Jr
France
Patch
Americans Close On Paris As Patton Tanks Reach Vicinity
German claims that American armored patrols neared Paris surface as Lt General George S. Patton’s forces pressed toward the capital from the Falaise front. German radio reported a war of movement within 12 miles of Paris while Paris radio fell silent for a day amid chaotic lines and advancing Allied gunfire.
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London
George S. Patton
Paris
Rouen
Seine
Patton
Eiffel Tower
St Malo Falls After 11 Days of Heavy Fire
London Aug 18—the citadel of St Malo surrendered after 11 days under intense American bombardment. Colonel Andreas Von Aulock yielded as garrison forces capitulated to enemy superiority. Aulock dictated a message to the Fuehrer noting lack of food and the end of resistance after fierce fighting in the Breton port.
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London
Andreas von Aulock
St. Malo
Caucasus
Breton
Stalingrad
Aulock
DNB
Fuehrer
Hitler
Thirty Thousand Germans Dig in Paris Trench Fortifications
New York reports that Die Ilustrierte of Lucerne cites a Swiss article saying thirty thousand German troops are digging trenches around Paris and fortifying suburbs. It notes emphasis on strengthening buildings used by Nazi civil and military offices and placing tank traps at key street ends. The occupation authorities aim to shield Paris from siege or pitched battle.
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Paris
New York
Die Ilustrierte
Lucerne
OWL
Sales of Auto Use Tax Stamps Doubled in Maryland
Sales of automobile use tax stamps nearly doubled in Maryland after a state selling campaign began August 5. The Collector of Internal Revenue reported daily sales rising from about 200 to 400 per day at Baltimore and six branch offices as 25 checkers heavily patrolled city streets and county roads.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Collector of Internal Revenue
Poles Now Operating Warsaw Radio Station
The BBC said Polish radio in Warsaw reported it is operating for the first time since the German occupation. It noted 30 Polish daily newspapers now appear in the capital and that Polish home forces held their positions against heavy German attacks yesterday.
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New York
Up1
Poland
Warsaw
BBC
OWJ
Booby Trap London Report Details New Nazi Lighter Device
From London and New York dated Aug 18, reports describe a Nazi booby trap lighter from France that explodes when thumbed, and note selective stock gains with peace-rated issues favored while rail stocks faced selling pressure.
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London
France
New York
Allied Wrap Patton Drives Toward Paris in Fresh Trap
Allied forces close ring on remnants of the German Seventh Army in France as Patton drives a rapid thrust toward Paris. Montgomery and British Canadian lines seal a new trap while Crerar vows to knock out the enemy. Eisenhower HQ withholds details, noting mainly the capture of Authon as tanks push along a 70 mile arc from Dreux to Orleans toward the capital.
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Patton
France
Bernard L. Montgomery
Seventh Army
Caen
Falaize-Argentan
Chartres
Paris
Etampes
St. Calaise
Associated Press
Edward D. Ball
Dreux
Orleans
St. Arnault
Versailles
Rambouillet
DNB
Allies Supplying Warsaw Patriot Army FromItaly
Allied bombers from southern Italy have been dropping supplies weapons and ammunition to the Polish Patriot army of Gen. But as they fight Germans inside besieged Warsaw, the disclosure was made today.
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Rome
Italy
Warsaw
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Sgt
Lt. Schildt
U.S
Nankin
Dunkerque
Reich
Wavell
Lieut
Thomas Home
Falaise
Guenther von Kluge
Patriot Army
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