Leyte Weather and War Push Amid Persistent Rains
General MacArthur reported continued U S gains in Leyte’s Ormoc Valley as the 32nd and 7th divisions repelled Japanese counter attacks in heavy rains. Air operations were limited but Fifth Air Force hit supply dumps near Ormoc Bay while Western frontage held under worsening conditions. Casualty tallies neared 100000 Japanese and 45000 enemy ground losses as rains hampered logistics and movement.
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MacArthur
Philippines
Leyte
Ormoc
Tth
Palsnas
Limon
Ormoc Bay
Emathar Hanes
S2nd
Ormoc Valley
Fifth Air Force
Cebu Island
Imperial High Command
Douglas MacArthur
Nazis Preparing For More Atrocities
London reports German High Command threatened to abandon international war norms amid retaliation claims for alleged infringements. The DNB broadcast cited Maj Gen Jacques LeClerc’s Paris proclamation threatening executions for five Germans per Frenchman shot. The release said Germany may question adherence to the Geneva and Hague Conventions while accusing enemies of ongoing violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
DNB
Jacques LeClerc
Stresbourg
Germany
Reich
Ancient Road Construction Details in Appian Way
The Roman Appian Way measured 46 feet wide with two foot curbs. Its paved surface used galid stone and concrete masonry three to four and a half feet thick, reflecting advanced ancient road building methods.
Massive Nazi Force Faces Western Front As War Nears Climax
A London military source estimates Adolf Hitler commands about 6.0 million men with 300 divisions on all fronts, including 63 on D-Day era Western Front now swelling to roughly 70. German divisions vary from 11,000 to 17,660 men, many formed from Volks Grenadier units with limited training and poor equipment amid ongoing heavy losses.
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21St Army Group
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Walther van Madel
Kurt » Student
Hermann Balck
Karl Rudolf Gerd von Runstedt
Nazi Fuehrer
Europe
van Model
Balek 1
Student
Biit
Eisenhower
Normandy
Hitler
Informa
Italy
Scandinavia
London
Volks
GariMan War Industries
Volks Grese§iers
Court News Property Deeds and Licenses Listed
Court actions show deeds transferring property in multiple counties with nominal sums and a large donation noted. Notable transfers include George W. Cramer and wife from Floyd County, Alfa V Renn in Alfa City, and George W Poole from Mehnng to Wiles in P County with various spouses. Marriage licenses list Joan Altland and Mary Kronk, both Brunswick, Edward Lombard and Annie Hall from Florida and Virginia respectively.
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Court News
Floyd C. Main
George W. Cramer
Amanda C Cramer
Newton
Himes
Arvon L Mehnng
Charles N. Crosby, Sr
Frederick
Montgomery
Carroll E Kinsey
Alfa V. Renn
Roy J Rice
Silas P Rice
George P. Wiles
Jens H. Sepp
Luulith
William F. Ropp
George W. Poole
Joan H. Altland
Rosemont
Mary D. Kronk
Sixth Avenue
Brunswick
Edward N. Lombard
Boynton Beach
Fla
Annie L. Hall
Charlottesville
Stettinius Takes Oath As State Secretary
Stettinius, a 47th Secretary of State, took the oath in the State Department to support the Constitution and lead U S policy after Cordell Hull. He pledged to pursue a world peace plan, including the Dumbarton Oaks project and a United Nations conference within three months, relying on American and allied participation. He spoke at a news conference about shouldering a vast international task.
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Edward B. Stettarus
Sud
Stata Tae
Poley Ho
Cordell Hall
Buimbarton Oaks
State Department
United States
Roberttl. Jackson
Supreme Court
Jiull
Urgent Blood Drive for Europe Skips to 50 Pints Daily
Baltimore Red Cross center led by Sponsal Brooks plans to ship 50 pints of type O blood weekly to Europe via Army Transport Command. The aim adds to a 1,750 pints per week plasma quota with shipments starting next Monday. Dr Canby Robinson notes rising demand for all blood types. universal type O is needed.
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Europe
Red Cross
War Interpreted By Kirke And Simpson AP War Analysts
War analysts Kirke and Simpson interpret Allied and German positions across Western and Eastern fronts. They note dwindling German manpower, planned northern final assaults, and possible German retreats to shorten lines from the Vistula toward the Alps.
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Kirke 1
Simpson
Associated Press
West Wall
Holland
Aachen
Roer
Dist Army Group
UUU
Germany
Vistula
Poland
Slovakia
Danube
Budapest
Alps
Arentine
Huge Flood Control Bill Clears Senate Today
The Senate passed a major flood control authorization worth about 1 billion dollars to support postwar construction across major river basins. Actual funding will come later, with the bill now returning to the House and likely to a conference committee to resolve differences.
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Senate
Washington
Fema
House
Murray
D-Mont
Missouri Basin
Missouri Valley Authority
MVA
Overton
Sek Ae Hk Ak
Decline in Maryland factory employment in October
In October Maryland factory employment fell nine percent from September with 201 459 workers across 633 plants and a total payroll of 10 176 221. The state labor report shows the factory employment index at 159 and payrolls index at 3455, both down from the previous year, while average hourly pay stood at 99 before, and weekly hours averaged 46. Industrial areas in Baltimore experienced slight decreases in both jobs and payrolls month to month.
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Baltimore
Maryland
John A. Pohlhaus
Commissioner of Labor Land Statistics
Woman Found Dead In Home Near Frospest Church
Mrs. Annie Malinda Cashour aged about 68 to 70 was found dead Friday evening by her son in law in the Woodville District home where she lived alone. The body was badly burned and the medical examiner said death resulted from the burns after her clothing caught fire two days earlier. The sheriff said she tore away burning garments but failed to receive medical help. Survived by a daughter Mrs. Herbert Bruyn a brother James Wright and a sister Mrs. Vernon Runkles. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm at Ridgeville funeral home with Rev. Ralph M Sharpe officiating. Interment Prospect cemetery. Herman M. Snyder in charge.
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Annie Malinda Cashour
Near Frospest Church
Sherif Horace M. Alexander
Thomas Cashour
Woodville
Herbert Bruyn
New Market
James Wright
Vernon Runkles
Mt. Airy
Ridgeville
Ralph M. Sharpe
Prospect Cemetery
Herman M. Snyder
Address To Next Of Kin Club Hearing War Prisoners
Mrs. Edward R. Finkenstaedt spoke at the Francis Key Hotel on Friday night about Red Cross and International YMCA aid to prisoners of war. She outlined Next of Kin clubs and showed care packages, noting weekly government shipments and cautioning against including medical supplies or V‑stamped stamps.
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Frederick County
Carroll County
Edward R. Finkenstaedt
Sarpie Terforts Af Aschaener
Reckless Driving Trial At Thurmont
John A. Walker of Richmond Va was found guilty of reckless driving and failing to keep to the right in Thurmont magistrate court. State Trooper Bruce A Brueney filed the charges after a crash on Route 15 near Emmitsburg last August 17 left Elizabeth Gingrich and John H Edwards seriously injured. Walker paid 10 dollar fines and costs for each conviction and was represented by Eugene Smith of Washington. Mrs Gingrich hospitalized at Gettysburg for two months is reported an invalid. Walker and Edwards have recovered.
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John A. Walker
Richmond
William J. Stoner
Thurmont
Walker
Bruce A. Brueney
Elizabeth Gingrich
John H. Edwards
Washington
Route 15
Emmitsburg
Nrgene Smith
Gingrich
Gettysburg
Edee
Legislative Council Work Is Explained
The Frederick County League of Women Voters held its monthly meeting at the YOSLC with Al De Berita Loomis presiding. State Sen John Funk described 109 bills before the council, noting home rule for county commissioners and other local measures, while the league voiced support.
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Frederick County League of Women Voters
YOSLC
al de. Berita Loomis
John B. Funk
Ransom R. Lewis
Funk
Legislative Council
Council
Maryland
United States
Sige
Sen. Funk
Eugene V. Pruitt
Frederick County
State
Parent-Teachers Association
Baltimore
Maryland State League
Donald DuShane
Family With Six Children Loses Home in Fire
Residents of New Londo near New London rally to aid Noah Compton and his six children after a morning blaze destroyed their six room log home on the Jones farm. Wind fanned embers, delaying suppression. the family, with worn clothing and few belongings, found refuge with neighbor C. C. Engle as neighbors donate groceries and necessities.
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New Londo
Noah Compton
New London
Mtdly
Jones
Compton
Blucett City
Jones Farm
Mt. Airy
Jones’ Barn
C. C. Engle
Mt. Ay
R .F
Middletown
Brunswick
Petersville
Harold Summers
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AMA
Vaksa
Ingrad
U.S.S.R
Moscow
Turkey
Gral
China
Japan
NEW_CAINE
Dhathen Aidi
Teteh
France
Istralia
Netherlands East Indies
Asia
Nippon
Stettinius
Army Engineer
Gessenkirchen
Signal Corps
NEA
Mrs
Malinda Cashour
Next of Kin’? Club
Senator Funk
League of Women Voters
National Education Association
Bertha Loomis
Calvin Schildknecht
John Howie
M. R. Etchison
Emma French
George B. Hoke
Richard Dutrow
William C. Roderick
Lawrence B. Fenneman
War Maschpower Commission
United States Employment Service Office
WMC T
War Shipping Administration
Fennemaus
WIC
Fon Po
Flemgu
Allen
Cal
Bernie's Arena
ASCAP
Britain
Princess Elizabeth
Alexander
Admiralty
Royal Navy
S. Market
C.e.cline& Son
Frederick, Md
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