Marines Stop Counter Attack On New Britain
United States Marines repulsed a sharp enemy counterattack at Cape Gloucester New Britain killing at least 200 Japanese and raising to 1500 the price the Nipponese have paid opposing the Leathernecks since the invasion landing December 26 Gen Douglas MacArthur's message said the attack was directed near Silimeni Point on Bergen Bay east of the cape American and Australian forces drive wedges and push along coastlines, taking supplies and repelling opposition.
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New Guinea
United States
Cape Gloucester
New Britain
Douglas MacArthur
Silimeni Point
Bergen Bay
Cape
Huon Peninsula
Saidor
Arawe
Sixth Army
Rabaul
Lakunai
South
Japan
Kavieng
New Ireland
Timpson Hails From Lincoln as Camp Butner Soldier
Pfc. Austin C Timpson 33726338 HoO General Service Engineer Regiment Camp Butner North Carolina is son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Timpson 92 Lincoln Apartments He is a Lincoln High School graduate formerly employed at Fairchild plant Rogerstown once assistant cook at Hood College and entered the Army June 18 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin C. Timpson
Hoo& & General Service
Camp Butner
N. C
Joseph Timpson
Lincoln Apartments
Lincoln High School
Fairchild
Rogerstown
Cook i Hood College
Army
Grove son joins Army in England during World War II
In England Pyt Grove son of Mr and Mrs Bernard Grove Sr Wilson Avenue entered the Army February 18 1942 and is now with an engineer corps in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyt. Grove
Bernard Grove
Wilson Avenue
England
Annual Banquet Set For Middletown Volunteer Fire Co
Middletown Volunteer Fire Company plans its annual banquet and officers installation for January 31 at the Lutheran church social hall. About 200 members expected. 26 engine company members serve in the armed forces. Albert Y. Roileau elected president for the thirteenth time and will head a slate of four new and five reelected officers. Fire record for 1943 praised with only nine alarms and a maximum loss of 150 dollars in Middletown. Pfc. Alvey M. Norwood of the B2nd Chemical Processing Company writes from North Africa APO 700 Care Postmaster, New York, praising Frede News and recounting overseas life and home-town friends reading the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Volunteer Fire Company
Wilson L. Roberson
Lutheran Church
Roberson
Albert Y. Roileau
Middletown
North Africa
Pfc
Alvey M. Norwood
B2nd Chemical Processing Company
APO
Care
New York
OWI War Report Highlights Long War and Resource Gaps
The Office of War Information reports Japan and Germany can wage a lengthy war, with Germany advantaged by air power and self sufficiency in steel coal oil and rubber while Japan benefits from a 3000 mile defense perimeter and ample supplies. The U S notes Germany is stronger in fuel and food than 1918 but shipping remains a critical weakness for Japan and the war may continue years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
OWI
Toho
Pacific
Japan
Germany
United Nations
Office of War Information
Luftwaffe
Roe Files for National Congress Nomination in Maryland
Dudley G. Roe, 62, former Maryland Senate majority floor leader and two time Dem nomination loser, filed with the Secretary of State to run for the National Congress in November. He previously sought the U S House from Maryland's First District in 1940 and 1942 but failed to secure the Democratic nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roe
Annapolis
Dudley G. Roe
Maryland State Senate
Democratic Party
U. S. House of Representatives
Secretary of State Today
National Congress
House of Representatives
Florida Cadet Smith Transferred to Coral Gables for Navigation
In Florida, Aviation Cadet Smith son of Mr and Mrs George H Smith recently graduated as a bombardier from the Army Air Forces Pre Flight School at Ellington Field Texas. He has been transferred to Coral Gables where he studies navigation. His present address is A C George H Smith Jr 15144067 335 University Drive Coral Gables Fla.
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Smith
George H. Smith
Park Avenue
Army Air Forces
Ellington Field
Tex
Coral Gables
Fla
George H. Smith, Jr
University Drive
Turner Destroyer Sunk by Big Explosion Off Sandy Hook
Washington reports the destroyer Turner, a 1700 ton vessel commissioned last April, blew up in New York harbor with crew and guns hurled into the sea. The Leary, a 1090 ton destroyer torpedoed Christmas Eve, sank in the North Atlantic. Commanding officers are listed as missing. Coast Guard cutters rescued 152 enlisted men and two officers with many injured.
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Washington
Navy
Sandy Hook
U. S. S. Turner
North Atlantic
Leary
Turner
New York
James E. Kyes
South Seattle
Henry S. Wygant, Jr
Camp Hill
Coast Guard
Leaves From Notebook Of A Ccorrespondent By HAL BOYLE
HAL BOYLE describes en route to Italy with Jimmy Doolittle and crew aboard a Martin Marauder flight over North Africa and the Mediterranean. The piece details Doolittle’s piloting style, cockpit demeanor, passenger list including Col Kyle and Lt Davis, and the swift takeoff and landing, capturing wartime aviation bravado and personal observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
Italy
Jimmy Doolittle
America
8Th Air Force
Army
Doolittle
Reuber Kyle
Columbus
Gilbert Lawson
Hot Springs
Ark
H. M. Lazarus
New York City
Tim Manning
Oakland
Clyde L. Davis
Virginia Beach
Jack Otrady
Dallas
Tex
Jimmy
Mediterranean
Col. Kyle
Lazarus
Brady
General Doolittle
Blair the No 1 Fighter Ace and estate accounting details
The report notes Blair as No 1 Fighter Ace with sets valued at 667.73 and estate overpayment of 13.90. First and final account of Marshall W. Stitely as administrator of Edward L. Stitely approved. accounting shows 343 and estate overpayment of four cents. Also mentions a Christmas dinner at Mrs Gabriel Lawsons home on December 25 with music and games and a large Lawson family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabriel Lawson
Green Valley
H. T. Bussard
Clyde Lawson
Leslie Lawson
Uriah Lawson
Perry Lawson
Holland Lawson
Marvin Burdette
Vernon Kephart
Harry Bussard
Donald
Lary
Richard
Carolton
Barbara
Darwin
Carroll
Wayne
Robert
Rudy
Kenneth
Shirley
Eyrene
Irene
Virginia
Dolly Lawson
Zayzelle
Mabel
Edith
James
Chordice Bussard
Judith Eleanor Redgie
Jackie
George Kephart
Police Hold Negro On Auto Tampering Charge
Police arrested Herbert Arthur Griffin an 18 year old Baltimore Negro wearing a zoot suit after a chase in Baltimore street area. The car owner Paul Reid formerly of Braddock reported ignition switch and wiring tampering in his parked car on Frederick Street. Oba veiled pursuit ended with Griffin jailed as officers sought Reid further details.
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Baltimore
Frederick N. Straley
Herbert Arthur Griffin
East Fayette Street
Paul P. Reid
Braddock
Richard Colliflower
Charles Butler
Griffin
Straley
Reid
All Saints Street
Frederick
Penetro Nose Drops Noses Free Air Relief Ad
The advertisement touts Penetro Nose Drops promising quick relief from a head cold. It emphasizes direct use as directed with a 25c price and 2 percent strength, suggesting dosing guidance and caution for proper use.
Lemon Juice Remedy for Rheumatic Pain Promoted
An advertisement touts a home lemon juice remedy for rheumatic arthritis and neuritis. It instructs mixing lemon juice with water, taking three tablespoonfuls twice daily, with claimed results often within weeks or overnight. If no relief, customers are urged to return the package for a money back guarantee.
Court records note estate admin appointments and filings
Chief Straley says prosecutors can press Griffin case with or without Reid. Elmer D. Wetzel of Union Bridge qualified as administrator of Samuel Wetzel’s estate. Mary A. Price of this city qualified to administer her husband William H. Price’s estate. The court approved the final account of Anna E. Blair and Benjamin L. Shuff for Charles F. estate.
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Philadelphia
Bob Carpenter, Jr
Phillies
Canada
Montreal
Toronto
Carpenter
al Camp
Butner
Pte
Paris
France
Baden Baden
Nang
Switz
Desberg
Ye “Lomats
Fuerstehder
Maidsbburg
Prague
Salzburg
W Sagan
Qammican
Dressau
Garman
Austria
Red Cross
Pyt
Bernard Grove, Jr
Florida
Frederick, Md
USAAF
NEA
Walker M. Mahurin
Fort Wayne
Ind
Doll Jewelry Store
South Market St
Rederick, Md
M. Daily
Markell & Ford
South Carroll ST
Frederick County National Bank
North Market Street
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Auction
C. W. Epley
Oie
Gettysburg
Reserve District No
Citizens National Bank OF Frederick
Maryland
Federal “Reserve Bank
Total Capital Accounts
State of
T. W. Bartgis Storm
W. Bartgis Storm
Ernest Helfenstein, JR
Allesh J.H Gambrill
Elias
Ramsburg, JR
Holmes D. Baker
Federal Reserve System
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