EAM May Stop Its Fighting In Greece
Athens reports the EAM and Elas offered to halt hostilities if a new government is formed to handle disarmament and if suspected collaborators are brought to trial. British talks continue as Scobie weighs terms, with police actions and RAF activity noted. Premier Papandreou and MacMillan seek a Greek emergency government.
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EAM
Greece
Athens
Istional Theretion Front
R. M. Scobie
Elas
Scobie
Attica
Greek Mountain Brigade
Sacred Battalion
Omonia
Leossia
Calta Radio
Harold MacMillan
Middle East
George Papandreou
U S Bombers Strike Again Across Axis War Fronts
London reports a fourth joint attack on the Reich in less than a week as American bombers based in Italy and Britain strike southwest Germany. British heavy bombers hit ahead of General Patch's Seventh Army in the Palatinate while Italian groups hit Munich and areas toward Czechoslovakia. 1700 allied planes failed to return, and German fighters stayed grounded.
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London
Italy
Britain
Germany
Reich
Alexander M. Patch
Palatinate
Munich
Czechoslovakia
Ludwigshafen
Hannover
Kassel
Osnabruck
15Th Air Force
Innsbruck
Linz
Salssurg
Rosenheim
Amsieiten
Public sale on Woodsboro road transfers 22 acres to Smiths
A property on the Woodsboro Livertytown road owned by Tate Clara S Smith was sold at a public sale at the Court House to Wilbur B Smith and Mabel M Smith for 275 dollars. The 22 acre parcel includes a six room frame house with outbuildings. sale conducted by Charles McC Mathias attorney in fact with Emmett R Bowlus as auctioneer.
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Woodsboro- Livertytown
Clara S. Smith
Court House
Wilbur B. Smith
Mabel M. Smith
St.275
Charles McC. Mathias
Emmett R. Bowlus
Liquidating Resistance Marks New York Stock Session
The New York market faced strong liquidating pressure as investors hurried to buy securities at top prices not seen since 1937. While some favorites showed brief gains, several springing names incurred losses amid the volatile session.
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New York
Allies to ban German military education in schools
London dispatch reports that the Allies will ban teaching in German schools of military subjects or any material dealing with the art of war. General Eisenhower stated this plan in a message broadcast to the German people via Luxembourg radio, outlining postwar control measures.
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London
Eisenhower
Luxembourg
Wishful Thinking Francisca Dec 16 NBC Report
A broadcast heard by NBC claimed Japan’s army and navy strength in the Philippines as of November 1 stood at 162,159. The speaker asserted without Allied confirmation that about 500,000 Americans had died in that period. Radio Tokyo later broke down Nipponese losses: Army 83,748. Navy 78,411.
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Francisca
NBC
Philippines
Radio Tokyo
Army
Navy
County Over Top In War Bond Drive
Frederick county has surpassed its Sixth War Loan quota by reaching 112 percent plus of 1 750 000, with current totals at 1 962 713 60. The campaign extended through the month. city county bonds quota of 525 000 awaits update. county has exceeded quotas in all six drives and bought 11 900 000 to 12 000 000 in securities. County chairman W Clinton McSherry praised cooperation of city and county individuals.
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Frederick County
W Clinton McSherry
Federal Reserve Bank of
Richmons
Cugiriman
McSherry
Churchill Polish question impacts United Nations unity
London newspapers report Churchill’s Poland speech as shifting UN aims away from Tehran, urging a new Big Three meeting with Roosevelt and Stalin to restore unity. The Times notes map changes Russia backs could stabilize Polish nation and power. Moscow radio reprints the speech without comment while a German spokesman derides it as aiding Germany.
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London
London Daily Mail
Churchill
United Nations
Teheran
Roosevelt
Stalin
United States
Poland
Daily Mail
London Times
Europe
Russia
Moscow Radio Today
Foreign Office
Germany
Vevery Factory
Maryland Electors to Meet in Annapolis for Roosevelt Truman Vote
Maryland presidential electors meet in the State House December 16 to cast official votes for President Roosevelt and Vice President Truman. Two at large electors and six district electors convene with a State Department representative to fulfill the constitutional requirement that they register Maryland’s choice for the nation’s highest offices.
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Annapolis
Maryland
Roosevelt
Truman
State House
State Department
D Day Casualty John W Jam Returns Home On Furlough
Cpl John W Jam severely burned on D Day during the Normandy invasion arrived in Frederick on a 21 day furlough from Northington General Hospital Tuscaloosa Alabama where he has been treated. He left the States with the 29th Division over two years ago and has since received the Silver Star and Purple Heart. He is spending his furlough here with his parents Mr and Mrs Frank James.
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D-Day
John W. Jam
Frederick
Northington General Hospital
Tuscaloosa
Ala
States
Frank James
Reds Strike Civilian To Open Way Production To Vienna
London reports Soviet forces strike into western Slovakia to break the Budapest encirclement and push toward Vienna while battling along the Ipoly river front. Moscow says Ipolysag fell after fierce fighting, with 800 Germans killed and heavy action near Debica Tarnow and Bratislava as the winter offensive widens. In Washington, the WPB orders all civilian production frozen at current levels to hold labor in war plants, with limited room for increases only under strict demonstrations of essential needs.
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Reds
Vienna
London
Slovakia
Ipolysag
Sahy
Budapest
Bratislava
Ipoly
Hungary
Danube
Moscow
Spolysag
Borzsony
Ipolysaf
Satoraljsujhely
Berlin
Debica
Tarnow
Poland
Krakow
Second Ukraine
Red Army
Borzsony Mountains
Szendro
Miskolc
Ipoly River
Fmaggrignt
Associated Press
Washington
WPB
War Production Board
Samuel Anderson
Office of Civilian Requirements
War Manpower Commission
Army
Navy
Finland's World War I debt offer rejected by U S
Washington reports Finland offered 235 444 on its WWI debt but was rebuffed by the United States. State Department favored acceptance while Finland remained enemy territory and on speaking terms at odds. Treasury balked, leaving funds frozen and no payment made. Further study promised as date passed without transfer.
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Washington
Finland
United States
State Department
Treasury Department
Finaz
Treasury
Nazis Claim U S 39th Division Mauled in Colmar Area
German radio asserted that the U S 39th Division was badly mauled by a counter attack northwest of Colmar on the Seventy Army front, leaving it with no reserves. Supreme Headquarters later placed the 30th Division on the Cologne plain as part of the U S NantS Army. Earlier dispatches had reported heavy fighting around Colmar involving Davison.
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London
Ger
U. S
Colmar
Supreme Headquarters
Cologne
Eld
Davison
Attack Renewed Nearby Feenza Ridge Hold Gained
Allied headquarters said on December 16 that British and Polish forces renewed their attack southwest of Feenza and established a foothold on the ridge running between Celle and Pideura.
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Rome
Feenza
Celle
Pideura
Reverend Seiler Leaves Jefferson Lutheran Charge
Rev. George H. Seiler will resign after 17 years as pastor of the Jefferson Lutheran charge to take a new post with Lazarus and Benjamin Lutheran churches in Lineboro and near Westminster. His exit becomes effective at year end. He leads St. Paul Jefferson St Luke Feagaville and Mt. Zion near Feagaville, and will replace Rev. Ariton Milbourn in Lykens PA. He is a Frederick County Ministerial Association member and a Lynch Lodge Mason. His two sons serve in the Army. Capt Linyd H. Seiler is hospitalised in England and Tech Sgt Reland Y. Seiler in the Southwest Pacific. daughter Mrs Eric Summers lives in Hagerstown.
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George H. Seiler
Jefferson Lutheran
North Carroll
Lazarus Lutheran
Lineborg
Benjamin Lutheran
Westminster
Mr. Seiler
St. Paul's Church
Jefferson
St. Luke's
Feagaville
Mt. Zion
Seiler
Ariton Milbourn
Lykens
Frederick County Ministerial Association
Lynch Lodge
Linyd H Seiler
England
Tech
Reland Y. Seijer
Southwest Pacific
Eric Summers
Hagerstown
Signs Bill Freezing Social Security Tax
Washington reports Speaker Rayburn announcing that President Roosevelt signed legislation freezing social security payroll and paycheck taxes at one percent. The action locks in a reduced tax rate. further details were not disclosed in the brief notice.
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Washington
Rayburn
House
Roosevelt
Morning Shoppers Faced Light Snow in Yuletide Rush
Morning shoppers faced a light snow flurry that whitened streets for about a half hour as the final pre Christmas buying push began. Temperatures ranged from 14 above in Chicago to about 31 locally. Officials reported slippery roads near Cumberland and Sabidasville, with plowing and cindering in progress. Shoppers bought greens and trees though prices rose due to labor shortages. City stores anticipated strong traffic, and church events planned for tomorrow evening include cantatas and musicales as Christmas season continues.
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Hie
Weather Bureau
CAA
Here
West Virginia
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Chicago
State Roads Commission
Sabidasville
Cumberland
Tivoli Theater
Singanore
East Second Street
Youle
Sees Hard Job To Keep State Roads Open
Baltimore reports the State Roads Commission struggles to keep main lines open amid a severe winter with Western Maryland’s heavy snow storm. With 1,400 staff against 2,502 peaceful-time workers, aging equipment and frequent breakdowns hinder snow removal on primary routes and may delay clearing secondary roads. Robert Reindollar, assistant chief engineer, notes the effort remains focused on maintaining main lines.
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Baltimore
State Roads Commission
Maryland
Commission
Robert Reindollar
Reindollar
County Farmer Recovers Wallet After Theft Attempt
A Frederick County farmer reported spotting a man drop a wallet on a Baltimore street. He followed and identified the thief, providing police with a license number. The man was held on grand jury charge with bond set at $1,000.
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Baltimore
Frederick County
Steu
Charles Ler
Joseph E. Ostend
Atom
Leishear
Ostand
Tough
Nevro W Bord
Testir
Davis property sale at 110 South Market Street
Public site action at Court House this morning involved the David F. Davis property at 110 South Market Street. The three- story shopfront improved with a confectionery store and apartments was offered with auctioneers W. Clinton and Edward J. Smith presiding.
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Court House
David F. Davis
South Market Street
South Marata
Saeutery
John BB
Lancd
Udes
Teavelry
Manuat
3 Becks
Ty W. Clinton
Edward J. Smith
Eieeetead
Scores Held On Graft In C B I Area In Delhi
Delayed report says Army authorities in the China-Burma-India region have arrested American servicemen and civilians on graft and smuggling charges tied to theft of lend-lease goods. Investigators, with British, Chinese and Indian help, say a large international syndicate profited from stolen supplies, gold, and currency moved into China. Col Marry Cooper leads the probe. profits exceed 4.1 million dollars across dozens of cases, with participants including Flying Tigers and other personnel in varied roles.
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Delhi
China
Cluwa Rota
Col
Marry Cooper
Pinkey Street
Baltimore
Flying Tigers
China National Air Corporation
US S. Army Persor
American Red Cross
Japs Sinking Fleet Again On Mindoro Action
The Japanese claim heavy fighting on Mindoro with their planes sinking four American transports and damaging others. U S convoy reports indicate minimal Japanese air activity during sea passage, while islands and garrison troops engage in ongoing combat as landings proceed.
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Associated Press
Pyeatinas Tug
Ces
Mindoro Island
Federal Communications Commission
Mindorobad
Sulu
Mindura
Allied Push Into Germany Near Rhine Front Gains Palmiet
US Seventh Army pours troops into four pronged invasion of Germany reaching near Lauterbourg two miles from the Rhine as first pillboxes of the Siegfried Line come under attack. Berlin says heavy fighting along Roer and Monschau with German reinforcements, Mannheim Ludwigshafen centers threatened, Derive of D-Day era forces pushing toward Duren and Aachen.
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Seventh Army
Germany
Lauterbourg
Rhine
Siegfried Line
Bavaria
Sierman West Wall
Te Roe River
London
Berlin
U.S
Roer River
Duna Eh
Vessenack
Monschau
Duren
Rver River
UWS
First Army
Monnsehau
Imiter
Doughboys
Monsehau
Kesternich
Aachen
Paris
Nd fAinfn Reneant Niegel
Alexander M. Patch
Reich
Lautersbourg
79Th
Mannheim
Ludwigshafen
Wissembourg
Latterbourg
Alsace
G Mina
Dillingen
Saarlautern
Durey
Cologne
F Snd
Roer
Linnich Cown
Bergstein
Maiiawevter
Roosevelt signs bill extending court martial deadline
Washington on December 16 1944 President Roosevelt signed a bill extending six months beyond December 7 the deadline for starting court martial or other proceedings arising from the Pearl Harbor disaster.
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Bill
Washington
Roosevelt
Pearl Harbor
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Arn Bigtisstidu
Ayeti Uh AN
Simmerath
Seltz
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Charles M. Dodd, Jr
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