County Tax Rate Raised Two Cents to $1.14 per $100
The 1944 county tax rate was set at $1.14 per $100, up two cents, as Commissioners cut the Fred erick Welfare Board budget by about $12,000 to keep the rate increase minimal. Welfare funding will total about $43,600 with state and federal matching. Education spending rose to support teachers bonuses, with county recoupment delaying net outlay. A two per cent tax discount for February payments and one per cent for March are announced. tax bills due mid January. Erich Leinsdorf, 31, of Cleveland, was inducted into the Army after a final physical.
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Frederick
Welfare Board
Board of Education
James H. Falks
New Cigarette Reward Aims to Boost Paper Drive
Washington reports a novel paper collection incentive in Croatia where paper savers receive four cigarettes for every 2.2 pounds turned in. The Commerce Department notes the method as a trial to encourage recycling and reduce waste.
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Washington
Croatia
Commerce Department
Suburbs Of Paris Bombed In Daylight Allied Raid
American heavy bombers supported by American and RAF fighters struck targets in France in a daylight raid, with Paris radio reporting bombs fell on the Paris suburbs. The year end offensive involved thousands of planes over 24 hours, as prior Paris raids and Renault works targets were noted.
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London
France
Paris
Camball
Hispano-Suiza
Caudron- Renault
Renault
Messerschmitt
Seine Island
Billancourt
Ludwigshafen
Germany
U. S
Reich
United States
Pas de Calais
Folkestone
Dungeness
French
RAF
Berlin
England
Suits To Recover Large Gambling Losses
In Prince Georges county circuit court two suits question Maryland laws on recovering gambling losses. Harry W. Wilson seeks 43886 claimed losses near the DC line, while Fred H. Agast sues for 3386 alleging Wilson’s work payment was embezzled from Capitol Service Stations. Defendants named include James H. La Fontaine and Charles Price of Jim my's Place.
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Upper Marlboro
Maryland
Prince Georges County
Harry W. Wilson
Hyattsville
Maryland District of Columbia
Wilson
Fred H. Agast
REMNANTS SENTENCED MOB CONSPIRACY EXTRADITION
Seven men including six alleged remnants of the Al Capone mob were sentenced today for conspiracy to extort in a one billion dollar attempt to shake down motion picture magnates. The New York case highlights a crackdown on organized crime amid the era's anti racketeering drive.
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New York
al Capone
Come and Get Em Washington Protest Over Christmas Trees
Rep Hagen a Crookston Minnesota farmer labor member leads a December 31 protest against the New Year bonfire of Christmas trees. The Refuse Superintendent offers all 60,000 trees from the city dump to anyone who will haul them away for firewood.
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Washington
Rep
Hagen
Farmer-Labor
Crookston
Minn
William A. Kanten
Thieves Take 11 Tires and 9 Batteries From Station
Thieves broke into the General Penn Refining Company office and storage shed on East Patrick Street and stole 11 new tires 9 new batteries and several tubes valued about 300 dollars. Bascom Neal reported the loss and police Lieut Allen Bartgis and Officer Harry Phillips investigate entry by twisted locks. Neal notes no other gear missing and the items belonged to General Penn Company. Neal is J D Neal’s son from near Frederick.
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General Penn Refining Company
East Patrick Street
Bascom Neal
Mr. Neal
Allen Bartgis
Harry Phillips
City Police
Neal
General Penn Company
J. D. Neal
Frederick
Ralph Miller
City switches to buy all current from Potomac Edison
Mayor Pugh V. Gittinger announced that for about six months the city has bought all its electric current from Potomac Edison instead of manufacturing it. The change cut costs, with an estimated 35 percent saving at Linganore filtration and reduced standby charges. Two operators now trained to run the municipal plant in emergencies, replacing the previously sole operator William M. Eader.
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Potomac Edison Company
Pugh V. Gittinger
Mlayor
Linganere
William M Eader
Harmon L. Staler
Esder
President Roosevelts cold turns to grippe in Washington
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt’s cold has developed into the grippe. The White House says he has a slight fever and must remain in bed. His physician ordered rest for the day and he will miss the New Year observance and morning press conference.
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Warington
Ida Tarbell Reported Very Ill in Bridgeport Hospital
Bridgeport Connecticut December 31 Ida M Tarbell dean of American women authors is reported to be seriously ill with pneumonia today at Bridgeport Hospital.
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Bridgeport. Conn
Ida M. Tarbell
Bridgeport Hospital
Allies Hopeful As 1944 Dawn Breaks Over War Efforts
Allied leaders express confidence in delivering 1944 victories, while Nazi outlets forecast more hardships. Devers, Eisenhower, King, and Halsey foresee decisive blows and possible German defeat. Moscow readers hail Ike’s optimism. German and Japanese voices warn of tougher times and the need sacrifice as war rages on.
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Associated Press
Jacob L. Devers
Mediterranean
Lold
Royal Military College
Aldershot
England
Washington
Ernest J. King
U. S. Navy
iGen
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Germany
Japan
South Pacific
William F. Halsey
Eisenhower
Russia
Total Eclipse Of Sun Scheduled For Jan. 25
The January 25 total solar eclipse will be visible only in parts of South America and West Africa. U S astronomers are not planning expeditions due to wartime conditions as domestic observers will miss the event. In other news, the OPA set retail ceilings of 10 and 15 cents a pair on rubber heels sold for self-attachment at variety stores.
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Washington
United States
South America
West Africa
OPA
Duke of York Sinks Scharnhorst After Long Range Hit
London reports the British battleship Duke of York scored a long range underwater hit on the German battleship Scharnhorst, leading to her destruction, according to official Admiralty statements dated December 31.
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London
Scharnhorst
Hitler Hails Survival Over Annihilation in New Year Message
Dec 31 war message from Adolf Hitler declares no victors or losers, only survivors and annihilated, in a grim New Year address to the German people. He promises ongoing aggression as World War II continues.
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London
Adolf Hitler
Non-Operating Unions Reject Arbitration Plan
Washington Dec. President Roosevelt faced firm rejection from non-operating unions over his wage arbitration plan. They demand a ruling on overtime independent of other factors and criticized the proposed basis as unjust. They cite four to ten cent increases as fixes for sub-standard conditions while opposing overtime concessions.
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Washington
Dec
Roosevelt
Que
Vinson
Seven Negroes Die As Hone Burns in Baltimore Fire
Seven members of the Edwards family perished as a three story dwelling at 36 North Carolina Street burned trapping occupants on the upper floor. One member, Edith Edwards, was rescued but the cause of the blaze remains undetermined.
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Baltimore
Des
North Carolina Street
Charlotta Ann
Edith Edwards
Joseph Edwards
Peicemen
Driest Frederick County Year Sees 1943 Near Records
Frederick county records a 1943 precipitation deficiency of 10.78 inches, ranking among the driest half century. City notes Culler Lake opened for ice skating as temperatures dip to 19 degrees overnight, with New Year’s Eve celebrations planned in churches and dances. Dutch guerillas reportedly still active in Sumatra despite Japanese claims of wiping out resistance, per Queen Wilhelmina’s New Year broadcast.
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Frederick County
Frederick
Culler Lake
London
Sll
Sumatra
Netherlands East Indies
Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Roosevelt Proclaims National Day of Prayer for War Problems
Washington on December 31, President Roosevelt via proclamation designates tomorrow as a national day of prayer. The purpose is to seek strength and guidance for the widening warfare and the responsibilities of increasing victory.
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Washington
Roosevelt
German U boats Sink Five Allied Ships
A German communiqué reported that in the Atlantic and Mediterranean German submarines sank five Allied merchantmen totaling 35 000 tons and damaged three more ships. The losses were announced on December 31.
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London
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Allied Fifth Army Captures San Vittore Near Cassino
New York dispatch reports the Allied Fifth Army seized the fortified village of San Vittore near Cassino along the Rome road after stubborn German defense. Allied headquarters confirm a coastal raid north of the Garigliano to seize the initiative, with ongoing actions near Minturno and Rimini. Canadian First Division also advances about nine miles from Ortona toward the port of Pescara as heavy fighting continues on multiple fronts.
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New York
Hanan Bari
Fifth Army
San Villere
Cassino
Rome
Ticily
OWE
Bari
Badcoglio
Algiers
Dee
Italy
Garigliana
Sir Harold Alexander
Junchivogs
Pontine
Berlin
Krongeass
Minturnu
Tenth Army
Garigliano
Ponte Fiume
Adriatic
Rimini
Padua
San Vittore
Jast
Eighth Army
Ortona
Pescara
End of European War In 1944 Predicted By Eisenhower Aid
Baltimore Sun war correspondent Mark S Watson, after seven months in Sicily and England, says Ike believes Europe war may end in 1944 though heavy fighting is inevitable. He notes German defense is strong and counter offensive tactics hinder progress, citing Italian campaign as proof of stubborn resistance. He stresses strategic gains like air bases to bomb Germany and the Balkans.
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Baltimore
Dwight Eisenhower
Mark S. Watson
Baltimore Sunpapers
Sicily
Italy
England
Watson
English Channel
Europe
Berlin
Schppers
France
Rome
Germany
Balkans
Japs Claim Surge of Allied Ship Losses Near Japan
The Japanese High Command said 14 Allied submarines were sunk October to December near Japan and other areas, a claim not corroborated by Allied sources. Berlin reports of four warships 20 transports and over 200 planes destroyed near Cape Gloucester also lack confirmation, while warning flags a large American attack on Bougainville Island.
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Associated Press
High Command
Japan
Tokyo
Berlin
Cape Gloucester
New Britain
Bougainville Island
Footwear ration free two weeks in January for women
Washington says women may buy one pair of footwear ration free per week during a two week period from January 17. P-Shoe dealers may sell 15 percent of their stock to clear slow moving novelty styles while rationing continues. If price exceeds 83, ration stamps must be collected.
British Navy Had Good Year
The Admiralty review credits 1943 with a strong Royal Navy, noting no capital ships lost, sinking Scharnhorst and three destroyers, and shifting to Pacific operations. It cites fewer U boat sinkings than Germany, sizeable Allied convoy losses, Sicily invasion role, and regained Mediterranean dominance aided by Azores bases and new escort ship methods.
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London
Scharnhorst
Pacific
Royal Navy
Admiralty
Sicily
Mediterranean
Azores
Mid- Atlantic
Russian Drive Reaches 43 Miles From Polish Border
Moscow reports a major Soviet offensive breaching the Bug river defenses. Russian spearheads drive toward the Dniester, cutting a supply line via Kazatin and nearing Vinnitza. Von Mannstein's force, now near collapse, faces a rout likened to Stalingrad, with 300,000 troops affected as supplies dwindle.
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Bug River
Navi
von Mannstein
Bug
Germany
Dnieper
Kiev-Zhmerinka
Vasulin
Dniester River
Rumania
Ukraine
Red Army
Dnieper Bend
Kiev
Odessa-Lwow
Poland
Romania
Vinnitza
Dniester
Frita von Mannstein
Korosten
Premiier Stalin
Stalingrad
No Paper Tomorrow Announcement
The newspaper will not publish on New Year’s Day. Editorial office opens after four on Sunday afternoon and the business office operates Sunday night from six to seven.
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Grippe
Ida Tarbell III
Himmler
Eddy Gilmore
Stockholm
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Voelkischer Beobachter
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Domei
Hideki Tojo
OWL
Greater East Asia
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Hone Burns
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DAY OF Prayer
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General Electric
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U. S Naval Hospital
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