Japanese Lines Cracked At Salamaua In New Guinea
Allied headquarters report Japanese jungle troops in full retreat from ridge defenses before Salamaua and withdrawing to inner defenses around the air base. Communique says Japanese abandoned guns, killed and buried, while American and Australian forces push toward the Salamaua airfield and nearby ridges.
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Southwest Pacific
Salamaua
New Guinea
Douglas MacArthur
Orodubi
Komiatum
Goodview Junction
Mount Tambu
MackArthurs
Franciso
Bobdubi Ridge
Irdrome
New Britain
Wewak
Qsjamaua
Munda
New Georgia
Solomons
Bismarck Sea
Maimland
Cape Parsee
Huan Gulf
Aidrome
United States
Develi
Vella Lavella Island
Devel Bay
Poolesville Farm Show A Successful Local Event
The Poolesville Chapter Future Farmers of America hosted a livestock show described as a standout success. Judges awarded Jimmie Tyler of Aldie a Hereford steer, and Frank Epps of Leesburg received a purebred Angus steer from the Montgomery County Angus Breeders Association. Raymond Poole and Jack Samanman tied for top showmanship in the fatstock division, while William Shreve topped the swine showman contest.
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Jimmie Tyler
Aldie
Shaw
A. G. Rolfe
Spring Valley Hertford Farms
Frank Epps
Leesburg
James Quthouse
University of Maryland
Montgomery County
Angus Breeders Association
Aaeep
New War Bond Plan Aims to Raise 40 Billion Annually
Washington reports an influential congressman drafting a sweeping wartime revenue program centered on an induced war bond purchase deduction. The plan would let bond buyers deduct one half of their bond purchases from taxable income, with a maximum of 15 percent of income. It would apply to individuals and corporations and could trigger higher normal and excess profits taxes. The author urged linking this with economy measures to cut expenditures by up to 8 billion annually and to boost bond distributions among taxpayers.
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Washington
Congress
Treasury
Farmer Fined For Cruelty In County Court Case
Ray H. Smith, Frederick farmer, faced Magistrate Edward J. Smith over cruelty to animals. He paid a $25 fine and costs after pleading guilty, with notice of appeal and intent to sue, as testimony described cows shot in a cornfield. Other youths and individuals were charged with various offenses, many with suspended sentences.
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Ray H. Smith
Frederick
Edward J. Smith
Russell Mathews
Smith
Mathews
Tive
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Thomas F. Kinder
Washington
Nellie Bagent
B. & O. Avenue
Mildred Keeney
Unionville
Charles Little
Little Marshall Thomas
Austin Weedon
Oliver Brown
Charles Lee
Melvin Boyce
Corp
Two Suspects Jailed in West Virginia Cash Theft Case
Charles Town W Va Aug 21 Mr and Mrs Robert Penwell are held pending a preliminary hearing on charges of stealing about 800 dollars from neighbor Mrs Virginia Painter in Mountain Mission county. Painter said the money was in a trunk and was found missing after the trunk was dragged to the porch.
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Charles Town
Robert Penwell
Virgina
Mission
Fainter
Roosevelt to Speak in Ottawa After Quebec War Conference
President Roosevelt will address an informal Canadian Parliament meeting in Ottawa after the high level talks with Churchill in Quebec. The two leaders, said to be in harmony, worked late and then enjoyed a picnic before returning to conferences with Eden and Hull. Officials outlined six political tasks tied to Allied strategy including coordination with Russia, governing occupied Italy, and shaping a Quebec conference statement.
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Churchill
Citadel
Here
Mull
Britain
Anthony Eden
Hull
Russia
Europe
Stephen Early
Washington
W. L. MacKenzie King
Canada
King
Wice
Kulrir Beeiclass
Eden
James C. Dunn
State Department
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Moscow
London
Germany
Italy
Giraude de Gaulle
Imprenea
Africa
China
Pete Tse
Italian Somaliland halves world supply tension
Italian Somaliland is cited as the source for about half of the global supply of tense materials, highlighting its pivotal role in international markets and strategic importance amid regional disruptions.
Committee Endorsed By Chamber For Economic Development
The Frederick Committee for Economic Development received endorsement from the Senior Chamber of Commerce at a Francis Scott Key Hotel meeting. Wm. B. Lebherz outlined aims and progress, with the group planning to expand to include more industrial and commercial activities.
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Frederick Committee For Economic Development
Chamber of Commerce
Francis Scott Key
Wm. B. Lebherz
Mr. Lebherz
John Ed, Schell
J. E. Baer
R. B. Wolfe
R. L. Smith
Evch
Jusivn Chamber of Commerce
Melvin H. Derr
Willard H. Markey
Hugo V. Gittinger
Board of Aldermen
Russell H McCain
Mr. Leichert
Committee For Economic Development
Eddie Rickenbacker
Russia
America
Jesse Jones
Washington
Paul G. Hoffman
Studebaker Corporation
Maryland
B. Vowell Griswold, Jr
Baltimore
Holmes Baker
Postwar Economic Development Plan voiced by Frederick leader
A Frederick County talk outlines the Interstate Committee on Post-War Reconstruction and Development led by Governor O'Conor. The Committee, through an Action Division for Manufacturing, aims to forecast postwar employment, urging the Chamber of Commerce and local groups to identify noncompetitive industries to absorb returning servicemen and workers.
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Council of State Government
Interstate Committee On
O'Conor
Frederick County
Action Division
Committee For Economic Development
Chamber of Commerce
Frederick
Frederick Chamber of Commerce
Service Club
Jap Forces Still Strong In Pacific
Rear Admiral Dewitt Clinton Ramsey said Japan's carrier strength in the Pacific may approach U S forces at present. He noted the enemy's ability to replace losses, and that Japanese task forces likely remain strong further north, despite two first line carriers lost at Midway. Ramsey spoke at Secretary Knox's press conference after touring as a carrier task force commander in the South Pacific.
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Washington
Dewitt Clinton Ramsey
Pacific
Ramsey
Navy
Bureau of Aeronautics
Knox
South Pacific
Ramzey
Midway
Dr Hull Describes Life On South Pacific Island
Dr Harry Hull of the Army General Hospital unit tied to the University of Maryland Medical School writes from a South Pacific island that hibiscus, coconuts, and large lemons shape the surroundings while nurses and doctors labor in a remote post. His wife Mrs Hull stays in Emmitsburg as he serves as a lieutenant colonel.
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South Pacific
Army General Hospital
Harry . Hull
Baltimore
Frederick
University of Maryland Medical School
Hull
County panel discusses postwar employment plan
County leaders, including R. B. Crothers named chair of a committee to contact the Commissioners and Roads Board about postwar job creation. Chamber directors present were Wolfe, A. Hart Etchison, R. B. Crothers, R. L. Smith, R. E. Delaplaine, Elmer Eshleman. Orville F. Amick served as secretary.
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McCain
Roads Board
R. B. Crothers
Chaiman
Mr. Wolfe
A. Hart Etchison
R. L. Smith
R. E. Delaplaine
Elmer Eshleman
Orville F. Amick
Soviet Army Captures Lebedin Amid Ukraine Drive
London reports say the Soviet forces smashed into Lebedin about 100 miles northwest of Kharkov, aiming for Konotepol on the Kiev Bryansk line as heavy fighting unfolds across Ukraine and northern fronts. The Soviet communique tallies German losses while encirclement and bold advances widen along Bryansk Smolensk and Kharkov sectors.
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London
Russia
Ukraine
Kharkov
Lebedin
Moscow
Koarkov
Belgorod
Akhbyrka
Sumy
Konotep
Kiev- Bryansk
BBC
Berlin
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Murmansk
NBC
BRC
Bryansk
Karachev
Spas Demsnek
Smolensk
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