Two Frederick County Servicemen Killed Wounded and Missing
Two Countians killed in action in France and Germany, one missing in action in Germany, a fourth seriously wounded in action. Names include Pic. Preston Younkins of Bolivar and Pvt. Charles A. Rhodes of Franklinville killed in France, and Pvt. Samuel E. Crone missing in Germany. Pvt. James L. Grushon seriously wounded in Germany. Rhodes brothers noted, with family details and wartime service background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
War Department
Pic
Preston Younkins
Guy Younkins
Bolivar
France
Charles A. Rhodes
Charles G. Rhodes
Franklinville
Samuel E. Crone
Samuel G. Crone
Middletown
Germany
James L. Grushon
Mary C. Miller
Thurmont
Catoctin
Rhodes
Clinton V. Rhodes
Earl Rhodes
Pvt
Charles Rhodes
Sceland
England
Pfc
Younkins
Fairchild
Hagerstown
Gerald
Patsy
Crone
Wallace Says Liberal Democrats March For People's Revolution
Vice President Henry A. Wallace told a Chicago dinner honoring Marshall Field that the liberal Democrat sees the people’s revolution in motion while reformers and Republicans sense change. He warned postwar wage cuts could harm national income and unemployment, urging enlightened plans to employ millions and ease debt costs. Bronze Star awards were announced for five servicemen from Maryland and Cumberland, including Capt. Howard H. Dickey and Sgt. Carmel M. De Jouise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Henry A. Wallace
Marshall Field
Chicago Sun
Misaif
Wallace
America
Almack
Budtig da
Mignirymen
War Department
Howard H. Dickey
Cumberland
Carmel M. de Jouise
Baltimore
William J. Duncan
Pylesville
Raymond L. Fisher
Albert G. Dutrow
Frederick
De Mille to Quit Radio Over Political Payment
Hollywood story notes Cecil B DeMille will end his weekly program rather than pay a dollar in political tribute for Proposition 12 on the California ballot. He says no organization should dictate how a citizen votes and resigns his rights as an American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Cecil B de Milles
Modie
Te Am
American Federation of Radio Artists
California
de Mille
U S And Japs Each Lose Ship In Ormoc Gulf Clash
General MacArthur reports American and Japanese destroyers lost in a sea and air crash in Ormoc Gulf off Leyte Saturday night. American crew rescued after daring Catalina air patrols. The battle aided the wider Ormoc corridor campaign amid air attacks.
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General MacArthur
Philippines
Ormoc Gulf
Leyte
Ormoc
Douglas MacArthur
Gulf
Ormoc Bay
Ormaoc
Leyte Island
All Reservations On Pullmans Are Taken
Baltimore reports no Pullman or steamer reservations left for travel from now to Christmas. All Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroad north and west trains out of Baltimore are fully booked, as are Southern Railway southbound trains from Washington and Old Bay Line steamers to Norfolk. Officials expect full equipment and peak traffic through January due to Defense Transportation limits.
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Baltimore
Sallmere
Everyullman
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvvania Sailroad
Southern Railway
Washington
Norfolk
Office of Defense Transportation
Britain Reports On Malta Casualties
London reports show Malta suffered high casualties during the 28 month siege with one civilian killed per 200, and an average of 99 tons of bombs dropped per square mile. A government booklet details intense air battles, 2315 alerts, and Malta’s role guarding sea routes to India Burma Persia and Russia.
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London
Malta
Imade
Blana
Maita
Mediterranean
India
Burma
Persia
Russia
Food shortage haunts Alsdorf as Army feeds its own troops
In Alsdorf Germany a coal town of 20,000 residents, three mines remain but output is limited. The American Military Government seeks to conserve and increase food supplies, swap grain for other foods, and keep mines and coke plants running to provide energy and aid production. Civilians hide livestock, potatoes total about 50 200 pounds, and only half a pound of meat is now available per person. Aid efforts face transport and banking hurdles as authorities weigh loans to keep the town viable for war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aisdorft
OS Alsdorf
Clarence Richmond
Boston
Mass
Downs
Germany
Fond
Cologne
Dusseldorf
Bonn
Alsdorf
AMG
Aachentun
Roger S. Copeland
Suffern
Copeland
U S Oil Reserves Rapidly Dwindling
The House Small Business Committee warned reserves are dropping fast and urged higher price ceilings on crude oil. It said the current OPA price cap hurts independent producers and risks monopoly, recommending a cost survey and renewed exploration. If prices rise, the panel favors a subsidy to marginal cost refiners rather than higher consumer petroleum product prices.
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Washington
House
Small Business Committee
Office of Price Administration
Congress
OPA
First Allied Soldier Crosses Roer River Into Germany
Louis Azeer reports in a Baltimore American dispatch that Sergt Cannon was the first Allied soldier to reach the German bank by crossing the Roer River at dawn. He swam the fast cold water in five minutes while German outposts and machine guns lay nearby. Cannon recalled guiding a night patrol and observing bridges and emplacements as two more Americans followed that night.
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Sergt. Cannon
Sergi
Canyon
Normandy
Will Filed and Other Accounts Approved
Six of Edith M. Grove’s children and a granddaughter share in her estate under a probate in Orphans' Court. Executors Adam Smith and J Arthur Grove value real estate at 2500 with no personal property. The 1937 will bequeaths items to family members and the remaining share to the granddaughter until age 21, with real estate and other property to be sold and proceeds divided equally. Other probate actions include admin appointments for Rowe and Hart Hagen estates, with tax payments noted. AAA Convention delegates for Frederick County are chosen to form the 1945 County AAA Committee distribution details to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith M. Grove
Adam Smith
J. Arthur Grove
Edith Wickham
Malden S. Felton
Edith A. Fambert
Mary Louise Grove
Cedar Dhes
Smith
Anna G. Brookey
Esther C. Grove
William M. Grove
Mrs. Smiths
Mary’ Louise Grove
Margaret C. Kline
Frederick
Edgar N. Rowe
AAA
Frederick County
Monthly Meeting Of Children's Aid Held
Twelve directors of the Frederick County Children's Aid Society met Monday afternoon with Charles McC. Mathias presiding. They heard outlines of County CAS voting requirements and excerpts from State and National Problems by Education on a Baltimore conference. The group discussed services to preserve families, emergency housing, probation oversight, aid to unmarried mothers, and protection of minors, with Dr. Donald DuShane advocating expanded school hours to curb delinquency. Attendees included Mrs. M. T. Eichison, Mrs. G. A. Solland, E. H. McBride, Mrs. Charles McNair, and Louis L. Wilson among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County Children’s Aid Society
Charles McC. Mahias
Maryland Children's Aid Society
Baltimore
William C. Roderick
Mminors
Donald DuShane
National ‘Educational Authority
Roderick
United States
Congress
Souvenirs for Scrap Prompt Scrutiny in House
Representative Anderson questioned the sale of souvenir footballs at the Army Navy game stamped made in Japan. She urged launching another scrap drive and disposing of the miniatures, asking who had the intestinal fortitude to handle them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
Anderson
Calif
Truce Reported Between Himmler and German Military
London reports indications that Himmler has held conferences with top military and party leaders in southern Germany. The alleged truce would keep Hitler out of military affairs while Himmler appoints high ranking officers. Reports also mention purges of officers and a possible postwar government plan involving the church.
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London
Germany
Eh Thanmles
Adolf Hitler
Himmler
Kelp Hitler
Hitler
Junker
Fueher
Xen
iNaai
Karl Rudolf
Gerd von Rundstedt
Sinzinger
Vienna
Vatican
Rome
Firemen Nomination Meetings Pick Leadership for 1945
At annual gatherings the Junior and United fire companies named candidates for 1945 posts. United ballots feature eight directorate seats and twelve assistant pipeman posts, with elections set for January 1. Five new members were welcomed and banquet plans fixed for January 1 for the United group. Junior officers include Dertzbaugh as president and Fletcher, McCain as vice presidents, with Sappington as treasurer. The slate also lists directors and various chiefs and stewards. The United roster names a full slate with presidents, vice presidents, treasurer, secretary, directors, and officers including chief hose director and chief pipeman, plus chaplain and surgeon authorities.
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Junior
United Fire Companies
United
Uniteds
Joan V. Bowers
United Affair
Lewis R. Dertzbaugh
James W. Fletcher
Russell H
Harry Curry
B. Brengle
Edward Blumenauer
Harry Danner
Charles Esterly
Rey Fogle
Glenn Green
Austin Heifner
Roger Fogie
Piperton
W. Meredith Smith
W. Merval Weaver
United State
W. Bartgis Storm
Lloyd C. Culler
William M. Storm
William M. Moore
Robert L. Smith
Paul L. Beard
Robert J. Butall
Walter H. Duvall
William D. Lipps
Charles KK. Heck
James Marrone
Jesse C. Ramsburg
Julius F. Lochner
C. Edgar Miller
Walter Lipps
Harry C. Marman
Donald Fry
Alvie L. Ridgely
Thomas E. Carbaugh
Harold Fry
Charles H. Marmen
Theoine Mat Timmatt
Wanene Hoffman
William If. Houck
Maynard Lipps
Anthony Marrone
Albert Nickel
Herman G. Phillips
Howard Schade
Robert E. Miller
Harry A. Poole
Thomas Stockman
Sipeme
World War I Pension Bill Reaches Congress
The Senate passed the first World War I widow and orphan pension bill without debate. It would provide monthly benefits up to 37 dollars and cost an estimated 37 million dollars in its first year, with rates varying for widows and children and additional amounts for each extra child or orphan. The measure must return to the House for amendments before final passage.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
House
Induction Calls Go Out To Frederick County Men
Twenty six white and colored men from Frederick County received notices Monday to report to Winchester Hall within ten days for transportation to Baltimore and induction into the armed forces. Board Two provided eight white and one colored selectees, while Board One listed 18 white and two colored. Names include Herman Blickenstil, Francis Staley, Emory Shelton, Elmer Poffinberger, Richard Flocu, Arthur Leatherman, Charles Creager, Bayard Rosencrantz, and Roy Diggs. several are fathers or over 30.
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Frederick County
Winchester Hall
Baltimore
Armed Forces
Herman Given Blickenstil
Rt. 1
Smithsburg
Francis Edgar Staley
Medford
Emory Eugene Shelton
Libertytown
Elmer Frank Poffinberger
del. Frederick
Richard Denachat Flocuu
Mt i
Emmitsburg
Arthur Thomas Leatherman
Myersville
Charles Luther Creager
New Mudway
Bayard Burlin
Rosencrantz
Fined $25 for Assault Plea in Barn Dance Incident
William Blank of Frederic pleaded guilty to assaulting special officers during a drunken attempt to crash a barn dance Saturday night. He was sentenced to 25 days in jail in default of a $25 fine, with clemency denied after a record showing 21 prior convictions in 30 months.
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William Blank
Frederic
Edward J. Smith
Blank
Benjamin R. Dixon
George Layman
George A. Minnick
West Patrick Street
Pauline L. Minnick
Minnick
W. Smith
Richard E. Zimmerman
Howard Dutton
Norwalk
Conn
Arett
Somervell Backs Postwar Bonus for Key War Workers
Washington December 4 Lieut General Brehon Somervell urged Congress to adopt a postwar bonus for workers remaining at critical war plants. He warned manpower shortages could hit the front unless labor is mobilized, and endorsed AFL CIO cooperation to recruit workers nationwide. He favored bonuses after the war and a National Service Act if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brehon Somervell
Congress
Armys
Senate War Investigating Committee
Somervell
American Federation of Labor
Congress of Industrial Organizations
J. A. Krug
War Production Board
Special Session Called on Wartime Voting Law in Virginia
Richmond Va December 4 A special session of the General Assembly was called by Governor Darden for December 14 to consider a new and valid war voters act. Many see a constitutional convention as the only path to clear constitutional obstacles and extend voting privileges to service personnel. The State Supreme Court recently ruled the 1944 act violated the constitution regarding registration provisions and poll tax payments from a special state fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
General Assembly
Darden
State Supreme Court of Appeals
Fines Reported From Frederick Police Court Sessions
Fines totaling 1965.75 were collected in Frederick Police court in November from two magistrates. George Z. Best submitted the report to the County Commissioners. Magistrate Alton Bennett imposed 625.85 in guilty defendants fines plus 361 motor vehicle fines and 50.10 costs. Edward J. Smith imposed 401 in city fines 66.25 in state fines 207 motor vehicle fines and 40.65 costs.
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Frederick
Thhe County
George Z. Best
Alton ¥. Bennett
Edward J. Smith
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