Dieppe Raid Marks Heavy Allied and German Losses Across Front
Allied forces including Americans Canadians British and Free French struck Dieppe coastal forts and harbor defenses in a dawn assault. The battle ended with heavy losses on both sides but all principal Allied objectives reported achieved as air and sea support protected the operation.
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Wes Gallagher
London
Germany
Dieppe
English Channel
Hitler
Berlin
EWT
Twe Berle
Royal Navy
Amer
Rangers and British commandos in early European action
A crack Ranger detachment and British Commando troops deploy in Europe for the first time since 1940, with no paratroopers. Rangers trained in the UK under Commando officers, move to the front as fighters fly sorties from a Newhaven coast. Allied air and tank actions around Rouen and Dieppe signal a full scale dress rehearsal for a future invasion.
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Special Service
Ager Rangers
Robert Rogers
New York State
Montreal
Detroit
Rangers
United Kingdom
Europe
Newhaven
Dieppe
Poole Nearing Friday License Appeal Hearing
The State License Board announced a Friday hearing at 1 o clock in the Client Court room on the appeal of George W Paste a local restaurant operator from a decision by License Commissioner Paul M Little who ordered Poole s beer license suspended after a recent local hearing.
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POOLE
State License Board
George W Paste
Paul M. Little
Cut Phone Use urged during Rotary talk in war effort
W. W. Wheeler of the C and P Telephone Company urged Rotary Club members to reduce local calls and favor shorter conversations to conserve copper and other scarce materials needed for the war. He noted long distance calls should be avoided or scheduled in less crowded hours and that Washington calls should be minimized. The speech aired on WFMD with Charles Mathias presiding and Alfred Bolt introducing the speaker.
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W. W. Wheeler
C. and P. Telephone Company
Rotary Club
Francis Scott Key
Wheeter
United States
War Production Board
Wheeler
Mr. Wheeler
Washington
WFMD
Charles McC. Mathias
Alfred Bolt
Fausta Berefaciour
J. Dodge
E. T. Beall
License Approved for East Third Street Grocer
License Commissioner Paul M. Lithe announced on Wednesday the grant of a class A beer license for off sale to James L. C. Simmons, East Third street grocer. The former holder James N. Simmons was recently appointed to the State Police.
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Paul M. Lithe
James L. C. Simmons
East Third Street
James N. Simmons
Stricken banker Charles E Johnston rushed to hospital
Hagerstown secretary treasurer of the Hagerstown Trust Company Charles E Johnston collapsed while on duty Tuesday and was taken by ambulance to Washington County Hospital. He has been connected with local banking most of his adult life.
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Bank Hagerstown
Charles E. Johnston
Hagerstown Trust Company
Washington County Hospital
Notable War Material Volumes Hidden in Everyday Goods
The article notes how 24 railroad cars hold enough steel and rubber to equip a 27 ton Army fork and to supply 1,000 tin food containers. It also states that the alcohol used for anti freeze in 198 autos is used in smokeless powder for one salvo of a battleship's 16 inch guns.
Nelson Ready For Showdown With Anyone
Washington reports Nelson, War Production Chief, vows to be tough to finish the job and dismisses critics. He fires a $5,600 employee for leaking a confidential report on the Iron and Steel Branch. Nelson returns from leave and declares he will cut deadwood and clarify WPB and military relations amid mounting criticism.
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Washington
Donald M. Nelson
WPB
Nelson
Associated Press
Adirondacks
Armed Services
Jennien
Weban
Brinp
Leon Henderson
Burlington
Vermont
Fifth Wheels
Answers to War Quiz From Page Five
Navy enlisted man with this insignia is a chief commissary steward. The exchange point for American and Japanese nationals is named in the item. Windjammer is Army slang for the bugler.
Navy Seaman Harrison Enlists and Is Stationed at Norfolk
In Navy Seaman Harrison son of Mrs Thelma Harrison of South Market street who enlisted in the Navy on May 18 is now stationed at the naval training station at Norfolk Virginia.
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Seaman Harrison
Thelma Harrison
South Market Street
Navy
Naval Training Station
Norfolk, Va
Surface conflict at plants prompts national labor talk
Subordinates describe a brewing internal clash that has escalated with several plants temporarily shutting down on Army and Navy contracts. Reports estimate up to 1,000 plants could halt operations for lack of materials, a point tied to WPB labor policy and the labor production division.
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Nelson
Labor Policy Committee
WPB
Attorney To Get Stamp Delinquents' Names
Baltimore officials plan to present lists of motorists who failed to display the $5 Federal-use tax stamp to United States Attorney Bernard J. Flynn for possible prosecution. Delinquents found in Frederick, Laurel, and Salisbury will also be referred. The goal is to compel compliance and collect the stamp.
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Baltimore
Internal Revenue
M. Hampton Magruder
United States
Bernard J. Flynn
Frederick
Laurel and
Salisbury
Flynn
Magruder
William A. Owtauth Granted Absolute Divorce in Ada Waters Case
William A Owtauth awarded an absolute divorce from Ada B Waters of New Martinsville West Virginia by decree signed Wednesday by Chief Judge Edward S Delaplaine. The plaintiff is ordered to pay costs. Patrick M Schnauffer represented the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam A Owtath
Ada B Waters
New Martinsville
W. Va
Edward S. Delaplaine
Patrick M. Schnauffer
Australian Cruiser Canberra Sunk in Solomon Islands Battle
Prime Minister Curtin announced the loss of the cruiser Canberra during the Solomon Islands action. The 10 000 ton vessel completed in 1928 carried eight inch guns and about 700 crew. The Canberra supported U S Navy and Australian forces as Marines held Solomon positions. King reported U S forces had at least one cruiser sunk and several ships damaged.
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Melbourne
Australia
Cur. Hin
Canberra
Solomon Islands
Jane's
Curtin
U. S
Solomons
U.S
Ernest J. King
Washington
United States
OPA to Conduct Hunt for Gasoline Chiselers
Washington Aug 192. The Office of Price Administration plans a search for gasoline chiselers across 17 eastern states to curb wasteful driving. Spotters will inspect beaches parks and other non urban areas while offenders with improper or no rationing stickers face possible prosecution for illegal use of fuel for nonessential travel.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
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Rouen
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England
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Mumi
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Kremlin
Moscow
Russia
Joseph Stalin
Council of Peoples Commissars
Averell Harriman
U.S. Defense
NEA
Bitain
Ira C. Baker
American Bomber Command
France
Paris
Washington Hospital
Alfred H. Mikesell
Raymond Mikesell
Alfred
Raymond
ASKEU
Company
J E Trible
Hagerstown
Charles Zweizig
Greensburg, Pa
William C. Royal
Paul DeLauter
Mifflintown
Victory Bicycles
Delphey
Carty
C. C. Carty, Inc
E. Patrick St
Frederick, Md
Richard F. Harrison, Jr
Canberra I
C. E. Cline & Son Funeral Directors
Henry
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Henry’s
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