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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Feb 21, 1944

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Local Navy Man Missing In Action

First Class Petty Officer Benjamin W Anderson, 19, son of Mr and Mrs Paul B Anderson of 9 Taney Apartments Frederick Md, is missing in action in the Pacific. Navy telegram said no further details but promised more information. He enlisted May 17 1941, served at Pearl Harbor and in the Solomons, Fiji, and New Hebrides, married Nancy Hood in 1943, and had over 500 flight hours. His wife is living in Tacoma Washington while he remains reported missing.

Benjamin W. Anderson Paul B. Anderson Taney Pacific Area Navy Department Navy Young Anderson Solomon Islands Marshall Islands Solomons Anderson Norfolk, Va Jacksonville Fla San Francisco Pearl Harbor Pacific South Sea Islands Fiji Islands New Hebrides San Diego Calif Frederick Bombardier Anderson Detroit Mich West Nancy J. Hood Tacoma Wash Tivoli Theater

Three enemy subs sunk in Strait of Gibraltar

The Admiralty said British planes and warships destroyed three enemy submarines that attempted to pass through the Strait of Gibraltar into the Mediterranean. Several others were damaged as the pack operated for 11 days. Sixty seven survivors were rescued after two subs were destroyed and more saved after a night attack on a boat that crash div ed. Three soldiers killed in Maryland taxi truck collision are Pvt Irving Weinberg Pvt Joseph Svivack and Pvt Arthur Saladino all stationed at Fort Eustis Virginia with no address yet determined.

London Admiralty Strait of Gibraltar Mediterranean Rome Washington Maryland Clinton T Reed Hospital Irving Weinberg Brooklyn Joseph D. Svivack Bronx Arthur E. Saladino Fort Eustis Central Pacific Truk Carolines Marshalls Southwest Pacific Navy

Preinduction Calls Go Out From Board One

Sixty-six registrants receive notices to report to Baltimore for first March pre-induction examinations. White and colored volunteers, deferments expired, Pearl Harbor age group, and Navy call implications are noted. Names span Frederick area and nearby towns with addresses and route numbers.

Baltimore Board One Pearl Harbor Navy Call Navy George Franklin Crouse Braddock Heights Bradley Monroe Gerwig West Fourth Street Charles Franklin Hahn East Church Street Raymond Luther Keeney Sellman Frederick Francis Onald Johnston Hagerstown George Elmer Phobus North Market Street Clark Otis Palmer Middletown James Victor Shaff, Jr Catoctin Avenue Elmer Roscoe O'Neal Raymond Harold Ford South Market Street Earl Monroe Windigier Mt. Airy Marshall Collumbus Baker East South Street Vernon Roger Stine D Street Brunswick Samuel Howard Eddins Samuel Theodore Coyle West South Street Joseph Henry Roberts, Jr Linden Hills Guy Franklin Butts Burkittsville Emory Coblentz Alexander West Seventh Street Alden Austin Flock Elroy Franklin Grimes Frederick Street Walkersville Harry William Bartgis Clark Price Sheetenhelm Wil‘lard Marshall Dansberger Hamilton Avenue Charles Franklin Nikirk West Fifth Street Frank Stilirich William Franklin Blank Donald Lee Shewbridge Guy Easterday Kelly Lee Place Harold Stull Robert Lee Smith Keymar George Wesley Summers Jefferson Gilbert Tone Friese Russell Franklin Dennis North Bentz Street Clarence Brunswick Street George Edwin Lewis, Jr Ninth Street Raymond Richard Carbaugh All Saints Lloyd Calvin Flock, Jr Irving Victor Marken Abb Annapolis Robert Curtis Michael McMurray Lewis Tolan Whipp South Street Earl Melvin Green Point of Rocks Chester Leon Redmond, Jr

Supreme Nazi push halted at Anzio bridgehead

Allied Headquarters Naples reports a major German assault aimed at wiping out the Anzio bridgehead was stopped after 48 hours of intense fighting. Allied naval air and artillery support helped turn the tide as American tanks and infantry broke the German advance near Carroceto. German losses were heavy with hundreds killed wounded and at least 700 captured including a regiment claiming 60 percent loss.

Allied Naples Anzio Carroceto Anziate Italy Eberhard von Mackensen Cassino Heinrich von Vietinghof Albert Kesselring

New Tax Bill To Be Vetoed By Roosevelt

Speaker Rayburn said Roosevelt would send a message to Congress tomorrow vetoing the $2.315 billion tax bill. Rayburn asserted the veto will be sustained even as Democratic leaders meet at the White House. Roosevelt calls the revenue measure unrealistic and it allocates about one-fifth of the administration request.

Washington Rayburn D.-Tex Roosevelt Congress White House Congressional Democratic

Pskov Advance Reported as Red Army Presses Toward Baltic Port

London reports Soviet forces pushed toward Pskov with 114 villages captured and 2200 German soldiers killed in the latest drive through snow. Berlin says 100000 more Red Army troops joined a Minsk push. Red units near Pskov were 28 miles north after fighting along Lake Peipus and Lake Pskov. Moscow has not updated progress for days.

London Baltic Pskov Berlin Red Army Minsk Lake Peipus Moscow

Sale of Taneytown Fair Grounds Considered by Stockholders

A special meeting of Carroll County Agricultural and Fair Association stockholders is set for Monday Feb 28 at 8 pm in Taneytown to vote on selling the Taneytown fair grounds. The board approved a cash sale within six months if approved. purchaser identity and fair continuity are unknown. Also a separate note: London report says Churchill prepared a war review for the House of Commons.

Carroll County London Churchill House of Commons

Route 5 Transfers Include Several Named Individuals

Route 5, a transfer from Winston-Salem, N C, John Calvin Hickman of Adamstown, a transfer from Washington, D C. The colored men George Henry Temple of 422 Middle Alley, James Edward Boyd Jr of 166 West All Saints Street, Howard Washington Nichols of 207 Phobus Avenue, a transfer from Burlington, N J.

Route 5 Winston- Salem N. C John Calvin Hickman Adamstown Washington, D. C The Colored Men George Henry Temple Middle Alley James Edward Boyd, Jr West All Saints Street Howard Washington Nichols Phobus Avenue Burlington N, J

Will of Late Dr. West Probed in Orphans Court

Wills of Dr. Levin West and James L. Bowler probated in Brunswick. Dr West leaves life estate to widow Elizabeth with remainder to nephew Dr William Schnauffer, two nephews Levin West and Patrick Schnauffer and niece Elise Westerman share equally, executor Dr Schnauffer named. Bowler bequests 50 to St Francis priest, residue to four children Marie Rau Leo Bowler Elizabeth Bowler Long and Ethel Fleetwood, Leo named executor. Dated 1942 and 1940 respectively.

Levin West Brunswick James L. Bowler West Elizabeth H. West East A Street First Avenue William Schnauffer Marie Rau Leo J. Bowler Elizabeth Bowler Long Ethel Fleetwood Bank of Brunswick Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Relief Association Leo Schnauffer

Nine Planes Forced Down In Denmark

Stockholm reports at least nine planes forced landings or crashes in Denmark yesterday. Nationalities not listed, possibly including some American aircraft. The dispatch notes they occurred amid large operations against Germany. Also, markets will be closed in observance of Washington’s Birthday on February 22.

Stockholm Denmark Copenhagen Germany New York United States Washington

Court Charges Grand Jury February Term Opens in 1944

Associate Judge Patrick Schnauffer charged Frederick County grand jurors for the February term 1944 to be fair and impartial, to keep proceedings secret, and to not present anyone out of envy or love. Foreman H. O. Schroeder and a panel of 23 men were named as the grand jury, with P. Keifer Main appointed bailiff.

Patrick M. Schnauffer Schnauwer Schnauffer H. O. Schroeder Frederick William MM. Sturm Circuit Court Schnaufler Sharretts E. Oland Russell C. Fisher P. Keifer Main Frederick County Maryland Grand Jury W Out Foundation

Fourth Of Nazi Fighter Plane Output Knocked Out

London reports a massive daylight air onslaught by U S forces plus RAF action against Stuttgart and Leipzig. About 2 000 bombers and escorts hit seven German centers, with 126 enemy planes shot down and 24 U S aircraft losses. The operation aimed to cripple fighter production and disrupt German war industry.

London U. S Germany RAF Stuttgart Leipzig U.S Eighth Air Force H. H. Arnold Europe Rostocik Hilversum Holland Posen Poland Air Ministry Munich Gotha Bernburg Brunswick Halberstadt Tutow Oschlersleben Washington Henry H. Arnold Amer

Tojo Takes Over Command Of Land Forces After Truk Blow

New York reports Tokyo declared a shakeup after the Truk attack. Premier Tojo assumed Army General Staff leadership. Admiral Nagano relieved as Naval General Staff chief. Navy Minister Shimada named to serve concurrently.

Tojo Truk U.S. Navy New York Tokyo Radio Japan Navy Hideki Tojo Army General Staff Chester W. Nimitz Pacific Fleet Pearl Harbor United States Imperial Headquarters Navy Ministry Osami Nagano Emperor Hirohito Shigetaro Shimada Naval General Staff Japanese War Ministry Gen Sugiyama U. S. Foreign Broadcast Intelligence Service Domei Tokyo Nagano London Washington Supreme War Council China U. S. Pacific Fleet Eten Harbor Truk Lagoon Eten Anchorage

Commercial Group Of Red Cross At Work

The Commercial committee for Red Cross War Fund solicitation was formed under W. L. Hussang and will urge city stores banks and businesses to donate. Members aim to support blood plasma and dressings for soldiers, provide meals and care for prisoners of war, nurse aides and home services, and other allied Red Cross activities.

Commercial Group of Red Cross At Work Red Cross War Fund W. L. Hussang Red Cross Pacific Europe International Red Cross Clarence C. Carty Richard F. Kline Lincoln D. Engelbrecht Donald Davis L. Homer Miller Alvin H. Crawford Alvey V. Reno Elias B. Ramsburg William H. Bartgis Clinton Hamilton Lester B. Feaga C. Cyril Klein A. I. Ellin Wilbur M. Seeger Julius Jacobson Pierce Gaver H David Hagan Edward Hartman E. R. Pemsel Orville F. Amick M. J. Cooley Arthur BR. Remsberg R. Ames Hendrickson James H. Hartis Roger B. Wolfe G. Raymond Shipley Ned Zeiler J. Richard Ramsburg S. F. Lehman L. Rayhu Specht Ira M. Wiles W. McC. Holzapfel Wilson Cook E. P. Thomas

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Wspaper Hale Taneytown Fair Dr. West J. T. Bowler Judge Schnauffer N. Iglehart Francis Nash Iglehart Johns Hopkins Hospital Cairo Peter Yugoslavia Dominion Allied Fght‘ers Brenve
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