Kiska Falls to Allied Troops in Unopposed Action
American and Canadian forces occupy Kiska in the Aleutians after landing August 15, with Japanese forces absent. Navy reports heavy Allied bombardments and air strikes over July 1 to August 14, suggesting the base was evacuated, though the loss marked a costly mistake for Japan.
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Washington
Kiska
Aleutians
Attu
Pacific
Navy
North Pacific
Thnk Nts
Gertrude Cove
North Head
Hille Kiskan
Thomas
C Kinkaid
Adare
Chester W. Nets
Danas
Guffey Act Expires and Price Controls Shielded
Washington reports major price security moves as the Guffey Act ends Monday. OPA prepares amendments to keep soft coal pricing stable, preserving higher minimums where needed and avoiding floor removal effects. Senator Guffey intends to seek a new system after Congress reconvenes to preserve some controls. Washington notes 20 percent more hats for women this fall, yet with smaller sizes and less trimming.
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Washington
Ickes
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Congress
Guffey
Dpa
War Production Board
Rev Dr Traver Resigns to Accept Ohio Professorship
The resignation of Rev Dr Amog John Traver as pastor of Evangelical Lutheran church was received Friday by Ellis Wachter, secretary of the church council. He will become professor of oratory at Hamma Divinity School, Van Ort best. The Traver family plans to return from vacation in September and Dr Traver will be in the pulpit again on September 19. He has led Frederick’s Lutheran community since March 1931 and has held prominent roles in the United Lutheran Church in America and the US C A. His writing and editing work includes leading roles with Lutheran publications and contributions to magazines such as Christian Herald. The congregation plans a meeting on September 5 to consider the resignation and a successor.
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Amog John Traver
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Ellis C. Wachter
Church Council
Hamma Divinity School
van Orle Best
Apiah
Ohta
Travers
Rane
Frederick
Dr. Traver
Traver
Philadelphia
Luther League of America
New York City
Troy
N. Y
United Lutheran Church In America
Federal Couns
Churches of Christ In America
Use Lueneren Brotherneed
Éaion
LLGA
Anyarene
Lutheran
Christian Herald
Parisa and Cuaren
Uscg AL
Lutacran Paed
Marsi Anda
Merchant Shipbuilding Program Is Approved
Washington August 21 final approval by the combined chiefs of staff for a United States merchant ship construction program exceeding 20 million deadweight tons for 1944. The plan aims to deliver about 200 fast C-type ships and 319 Victory cargo ships along with mass-built Liberties, aided by a U S British Canadian committee that standardised turbines and gears to fit all Victory propulsion systems.
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Washington
Chiefs of Staff
United States
Minto
Viclate
Maritime Commission
Rac Fa
Victory
Rubber Boot Rationing Eases Under New Rules
Washington Aug 21 rationing regulations on certain rubber boots and footwear were relaxed today by the Office of Price Administration due to increased allotments by the War Production Board. Employers may obtain rubber footwear for their employees and consumers needing below the knee boots qualify for ration certificates. Farmers may obtain other boot types released from rationing if the dealer files the stock inventory with the OPA office.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
War Production Board
OPA
Finn Cabinet Shake-Up Seen Peace Demanded
Stockholm reports informal talks in Finland on a cabinet reshuffle as demands grow for ground to seek a separate peace with Soviet Russia. Jan Paasikivi, a former foreign minister and Moscow envoy, is cited as a potential successor to Prime Minister Edwin Linkomies amid antigov opposition. A committee of Finnish political figures has urged a formal inquiry into chances for separate peace with the USSR.
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Stockholm
Finland
Russia
Jan Paasikivi
Dger
Moscow
Edwin Linkomies
Antigok
Paasikivi
Henrik Ramgay
Litekomies
Rusty Ryt
Kine Nish
Soviet
Bainbridge Fire Destroys Service School Building
Bainbridge Naval Training Station loses the main administration building in a daytime blaze. Firefighters from the post and outside departments battled the flames for two hours, destroying records and damaging two wings of the two story frame structure. No injuries reported as graduation for a Yeoman store keeper and Signalman class proceeds as planned.
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Bainbridge
Service School
Bainbridge Naval Training Station
Fie
Havre de Grace
Port Deposit
Terryville
Yeoman Storekeeper
Lack Of Mill Wood Is Paper Supply Obstacle
Quebec August 21 Five American Congressmen completing inspection of Quebec newsprint mills went to Ottawa for a solution to a manpower shortage that threatens tighter paper supplies. They learned the only obstacle to meeting U S newspaper needs is lack of wood at mills as piles are low, and newsprint is already in curtailed supply for the year’s final quarter.
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Quebec
Dominion
Ottawa
House
Mills
Fortresses Flown In Allied Formations Over France and Germany
British authorities report German airmen have flown captured American Flying Fortresses alongside Allied formations over France and Germany. The enemy offers no clear plan, while the American tactic evolves with irregular intervals and close formation flying to deter interception. Observers note limited German interference and assess recovery viability of damaged Fortresses in future missions.
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Britain
Parking Lot Charge Proposed By Frederick Mayor
Frederick Mayor Trush Vo Gatigner urged a small fee for parking on the city’s free South Court street grounds 7 am to 6 pm and 6 pm to midnight to fund maintenance. He noted long-term parkers, suggested line-off spaces to add capacity, and said taxi space on West Patrick may be limited with aldermen to decide next week.
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Trush Vo Gattigner
South Court Street
Mainton
Ile
Frederick
Git Finger
West
Patrick Street
Court Street
Tivoli Theater
R. E Claybaugh
Goard
Detrick Field Service
Nikirk Hearing Is Postponed By Court Order
A hearing on charges against Edsin Firk was postponed after his discharge from the armed forces. Chief Judge Edward S. Delaviaine and Associate Judge Char W Woodway ordered the delay, noting the attorney for the petition cited induction into the Army and scheduled leave. The court granted a three-day postponement ending the hearing.
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Atlarnes Edsin
Edward S. Delaviaine
Char W Woodway
Dorothy Hughes
Paniyaticalls
Ute Ot & Pet
Tre
Waive Waiting Periods For Lost Ration Hooks
Announcement from Pace Administration waives waiting periods for replacements of lost or stolen food ration hooks during extreme hardship. Local wartime boards will process applications promptly to ease shortages.
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Washpur
Pace
Allies Hammer Southern Italy Rail Lines In Coastal War
Allied bombardment and naval fire target Naples area rail links to disrupt supply lines to the north. US warships and British forces strike Gioia Tauro and other railroad hubs as fighters contest the skies over the toe of Italy.
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Allied
North Africa
Italy
Hells Triangle
Naples
Gioia Tauro
Gulf of Givia
Messina
Sealea
Aversa
Benevento
Villa Literno
Wellington
Monsserraty
Sardinia
Toe
Heel
Foggia
Lipari
Sicily
Naptes
Ask French To Turn In Arms Warning Given
German occupation authorities in France announce new security measures amid Axis tensions over a possible Allied invasion. An ultimatum orders French civilians to surrender arms by Tuesday or face the death penalty, with amnesty for obedience. The broadcast notes extensive arms dumps and Allied war material drops, while arson and sabotage fears rise.
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London
France
Ministry of Information
Paris
Liakin
Associated Press
Radio France
Algiers
Naples
Parks Close Next Week In Frederick For Season End
Two city playgrounds Baker Park and Mullinix Park close next week ending a season of supervised play for Frederick children. Harmon Field and Washington Street playgrounds closed today with staff reassigned. Next week each park hosts a big program with events. Tuesday night the Seventh Battalion Band of the Maryland State Guard performs from eight to nine at Baker Park. Mullinix Park holds a closing program Wednesday from seven to eight directed by Mrs. Alice DeLauter. Evening bawling at Baker Park and afternoon handicraft at both parks continue throughout the week.
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Baker Park
Mullinix Park
Frederick
Harmon Field
Washington Street
Tere
Seventh Battalion
Maryland State Guard
Alice DeLauter
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Wittenberg College
Amos
John Traver
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Nikirk
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Lipari Islands
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Mitchell
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