Nazis Driven From Cassino Myitkyina Airdrome Seized
Allied forces captured Myitkyina airdrome in northern Burma and began siege of the city. Stilwell’s drive linked the Ledo and Burma roads to open a China supply route as Merrill’s Marauders and Chinese divisions marched 600 miles through jungle and mountains.
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Sia
Kandy
Ceylon
Myitkyina
Myitkyina City
Burma
Joseph W. Stilwell
Ledo
China
Frank D. Merrill
Asiatic
Stilwell
Mogaung
Merrill
Dumon
Final Exams Begin Friday at Hood College
Students complete year preparations as final exams run from tomorrow through Thursday May 25. Hood College holds Blazer dinner tonight with the first Sandamore appearance and a student leadership lineup led by Florence Koegel. Trial date for Andrew charged with assault and rape moved to this county, with venue change requested. originally set for Friday May 26 after attorney William M L Stasi notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Son
Janet Capen Phair
Jane Young
Bilazer
Florence Koegel
J. Gilfillan
Andrew
Piset
Arcor
Ngly Since
William ML Stasi
Gattusa
Finns Flee To Sweden From German Occupation
Refugees mostly soldiers arrive in Sweden over recent weeks after fleeing the German occupation of northern Finland. Aftonbladet cites 85 entrants in Umea with fears of open war as German forces advance.
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Slvckanum
Idy Oo
Soldie
Finland
Sweden
Boa
Aftontidningen
Umea
Churches Should Do Its Part In Post War Era
In Baltimore in May 1894 church leaders at a national conference urged churches to actively engage in community planning for returning service members. E. J. Sproul of the New York YMCA opened the second day, stressing churches must work directly in counseling and local programs rather than merely sit on committees.
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Baltimore
E. J. Sproul
National Conference On the Ministry of the Church
Sproul
National Council of the Y. M.C. A
New York City
Two Juvenile Court Hearings Set For May 25
Two teenagers charged with taking jewelry from Magistrate Bennett’s North Market Street home are to appear in juvenile court on May 25 at 10 a.m. Bernard Schrever, 13, and Charles 14, both residents of the area, reportedly confessed after jewelry valued at about 600 dollars was recovered. A probation officer indicated dispositions have been considered.
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Alion Y. Bennett
North Market Street
Bernard Schraver
Roy Schroyer
Charles
Edgar
Thi
King
Government plan to buy up soft coal supplies approved
A War Production Board proposal to have the government buy vast soft coal stocks to keep mines operating and ensure heat for homes this winter has been approved. WPB Chairman Donald Mivar says the Interior Department solid fuel section backs the plan and it awaits final decision by the OPA. Representative Coin D Johnson of Maine disclosed the development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Production Board
WPB
Donald Mivar
Interior Department
OPA F
Coin D. Johnson
Congressmen Debate Over Airport Construction in State
A legislative committee tackles delays in airport projects during wartime. Officials seek to determine why Army halted construction after protests. The group is authorized to appeal to the president for an immediate resumption of work.
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Wahington
Congr 18
Memiv
Pne
Tifsane
American Bombers Hit Ploesti Nis Belgrade and Belgrad Rail Yards
Allied air forces attacked Ploesti in Romania and Nis and Belgrade in Yugoslavia during a Balkans offensive. Flying Fortresses Liberators Thunderbolts and Mustangs supported raids on rail yards at Belgrade while weather limited confirmation of results at Ploesti. Mediterranean Air Force bombers concentrated in Italy after May 10 striking Bucharest Wiener Neustadt and Budapest as RAF operations faced weather and limited activity over Britain.
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Allied
Naples
London
Mediterranean Command
Balkans
Romania
Serbia
U.S
Berlin
Mediterranean Air Force
Italkian Theater
Bucharest
Wiener Neustadt
Budapest
French
Britain
RAF
Aes
Offensive By Chinese Gains In Burma Road Area
Chinese high command reports gains west of the Salween advancing on the Burma road in Canina Yunnan. Guerrillas behind Japanese lines seize Sypinan Pass as American airmen support the drive. Lt Gen Stilwell’s headquarters notes continued bombardment and P 40s in operations around Menzha area.
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Chungking
Burma
Canina
Yunnan Province
Chinese High Command
Sypinan Pess
China
Talangiza
Jo Vs
Amhier
E Menzta
Ph OW
Stilw
Ford Admits Error In Predicting War's End
A garbled report notes President Ford acknowledging a miscalculation about when the war would end. The article references a 1970s context with Allied and military quotes, implying revised timelines and public reassurances amid ongoing conflict.
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Ford
Rev Gregory Smith IX Ordained In Washington
Rev Gregory Smith IX is ordained in Washington amid religious ceremony. The report notes participation by church officials and local congregants, with details of the Immaculate Conception parish and related rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory Smith Ix
Washington
German Communication Lines Little Damaged
Pulitzer winning correspondent Allen reports from the front after eight months in prisoner camps. He says German communications remain largely intact with few railroad lines destroyed though some cities show blast damage from Allied raids. He notes high traffic on routes through Poland corridor to Dresden and Munich.
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Adatars
AAR
Alen
Phy Puntser Prive
Yaz Fay
Toberinc Sa
France
Eastey
Germart
Dions
Greater Reich
Tae Hay
Josan
Marser Schdiot
Poanan
Gorlity
Dresden
Munich
Stuttsart
Karlsruhe
Allen
Germany
Upper
Rhinchand
Inter-Church Bowling League Dinner Highlights 1944 Season
The Inter-Church Bowling League of Frederick held its second annual dinner at Evangelical Lutheran church social room. Prizes were awarded for women's and men's high averages, singles, sets and pinfalls. Winning teams were Calvary Methodist for women and Baptist Grace Evangelical and Reformed for men. Members with perfect attendance included Jane H. Borne and Floyd Grove among others.
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Marian Shipley
Ethel Pemse
Corinne Wastler
Dorothy Gardner
Catherine Best
Jane H. Boyne
Elizabeth Mercer
Floyd Grove
John L. Hull
Charles Fout
Maynard Wastler
Thurman Ohler
Mern
Carl Easton
John Gardiner
Calvary Methodist
Fi Evangelical Lutheran
Buckeystown Methodist
F Baptist
Grace Evangelical
Reed
St. John’s Catholic
Jane H. Borne
Agnes Creager
Marian Shipic
Grace Filby
al FP
Porn Re
Donald F. Brake
Pastor Lutheran Church
Middletown
America
Mr. Boer
Edemn
Jace Bilamenauer
Jane Trumter
Aml
Mies Botts AicCalfres
Nena
Amore
Bicyclist Hit by Truck on Route 340 near Frederick
John Fleury Fox a 17 year old Frederick resident was struck by a truck on Route 340 the Harpers Ferry road about 4 45 a m and was hospitalized with injuries not deemed serious. James Lee Western of Martinsburg W Va faces a magistrates court hearing for failing to stop. State Police and local officers investigated and the truck was reported to have lights on as it sideswiped the cyclist.
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John Fleury Fox
Frederick
Tie
Frederick City Hospital
James Lee Western
Martinsburg
W. Va
Aid
Harpers Ferry
Trauck
Harry Hobinger
Ael
Knoxville
Lee Merriman
Brunswick
Jouth
Commandery Ascension Day Service Tonight
A local church hosts a Ascension Day service with Rev Dr Merks leading portions. The service features hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and offertory music led by the pastor with congregational responses.
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Commandery Ascension Day
Secrets Of Hitler West Wall Revealed By Recon Photos
Allied reconnaissance photos reveal West Wall fortifications near the German coast with camouflaged concrete clusters, underground defenses, and large coastal guns. Night and day air raids have targeted the sites as camera planes document the installations for Eisenhower and staff.
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Mip
Dwight DL Eisenhower
Dave
West Wall
Ax One
Flyers Down 21 Zeros Over Pacific Carrier Action
A pennant of battle follows the crew of a carrier in the Central Pacific as eight Hellcat pilots down 21 Zeros amid a large air battle. Mas 12 delayed report notes the crash of a Japanese body and parachute, a headless pilot, and the rapid tally of enemy losses. Eddie C Outlaw and Gindstare, among others, become aces after swift engagements over Triuk in April.
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Central Pacific
Ti Ca
Eddie C Outlaw
Gindstare
N.C
Pree Cutting Suit Is Sent Here For Trial
A case involving the cutting of timber trees in Tuyard county is sent for trial. William Forssthe and Robert W. Carrell are named defendants with others in a suit seeking damages of 48725 for timber removals since March. The defendants deny the acts alleged and argue time limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Forssthe
Robert W . Carrell
Jorepn Norduadiy and Trading
Koalt Company
Bale Tone
Spanddam- Tere
Plontal
Tuyard
349 Enemy Planes Downed On Beachhead
The Fifth Army reports 349 enemy planes shot down on the beachhead in less than three months. Additional claim says 172 aircraft damaged or destroyed near harbors and storage sites as operations continue with air and naval support.
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Weesoalr
Fifth Army
Maly
Strangson
Todas
Ronda
Bhai Brith To Hold Two Day Convention
The Frederick Lodec lodge hosts the 3rd annual Maryland and District of Columbia Bhai Brith convention at Vindotena hotel. Delegates and guests arrive Saturday with a social, luncheon, and grand dinner featuring Rabbi Halpern and local officers, followed by installations and addresses from leaders in Baltimore and Roanoke.
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Frederick Lodec
No. Tits
Buia Brith
Wall
Maryland and District of Columba Association of
Bhai Brith Fedees
Laleine
Vindotena Hotel
Braddock
Vindobena
Armed Services
Camp Detrick
Israel T. Halpern
Frederick
A. Duhan Bernstein
Frederick Lodge
B. B
Rabbi Halpern
Beth Sholom
Buai Brith
Julius Fisher
Roanoke
District Grand Lodge
Jesse Fine
Baltimore
Bnai Brith
Edward M. Grush
National Jewish Monthly Magazine
Rabbi Schnitser
Hagerstown Hebrew Congregation
Order of Bnai Brith
AL Zal
William J. Park
Hagerslaws
Frank H Kaplan
Cumberland
Boat Brith
A. Julian Bernstein
Herman Weener
Raby Israed
Fralpern
Oscar Hireeh
Jack Weissman
Barney Shapiro
Guardian
Nat Manns
Ac Peregoll
Maurice
Convention Of Music Clubs At Hagerstown
Representatives of music clubs from all Maryland areas gather in Hagerstown for the Maryland Federation of Music Clubs annual convention. Principal speakers include Mrs. Patterson Gannett, president of the National Federation of Music Clubs, and Brig. Gen. Joseph W. Byron, Army exchange director. Byron, a Hasorstov native, returns to active duty and will discuss the morale value of music. Fire at Salisbury damages Coates plant, a major Eastern Shore establishment.
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Hagerstown
Mies
Maryland
Maryland Federation of Music Clubs
Tomar
Gus Patterson Gannett
National Federation of Music Clups
Joseph W. Byron
Exchange
Army
Byron
Has Orstov
Post Exchange
Tony Eee
Allied Force closing in on Formia from two directions
Allied forces report rapid advance in Italy as Cassino and Monastery Hill fall. American troops reach Permia on the coast while British and Polish units seize surrounding heights and key outposts. German defenses are enveloped. Gustav Line claimed to no longer exist.
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Formia
Aled
Naples
Cassino
Permia
Italy
Cassing
Monastery Hill
Fermia
Eighth Army
Tay
AC Berli
Coterga
Lottoria
Easidt
Tae Main Trent
In 1
Aurdie Miata
Ferastal
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City
Ev Spa
Peo Hara
Ploesti
Nis
Belgrade
Lith
Air Force
Yunnan
Ayer
Wace
TB PeRewv
Gregory Seuta
Bor
Oa Srek
Reyes
Ebal Coleur
Jens Causen
Associated Press
Larry Allen
Barcelong
App
Alison
C Baer
John Lpphy
Churchill
Prince Mine
Peter Clome
Baden
Huckiys
Adare Cumber
Jacques
Frank W
Conia
Peter
Rhold
graMe
Harker
Merks
Alesse
Che
Rogers
Hitler
Flyers
Bhai Brith
Braddock Heights
Salisbury Salisbors
Asanaga Gre
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