East Libya Cleared Of All Axis Soldiers
Cairo reports Allied long range fighters shot down seven Axis planes from a formation of about 60 as the British Eighth Army drove the Axis from eastern Libya to 40 miles west of Tobruk. General Montgomery declared Axis formations smashed with 30,000 prisoners taken and no German or Italian troops remaining in Egyptian territory.
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Cairo
Nazi Africa
Sicily
Eighth Army
Libya
Field
Erwin Rommel
Tobruk
B. L. Montgomery
Gacala
Malta
Airdreme
Tunis
Mediterranean
Tunisia
Rommel
North Africa
Montgomery
Showdown In Tunisia Near Hitler Calls On Japs
London reports today that British and American forces advance toward Tunis as Axis leaders convene in Berlin with calls to Tokyo. Dispatches say Japanese missions in Europe have gathered since Nov 10 to discuss Europe and East Asia amid fears of a second front. Air raid alerts ring Tunis as Allies press toward the Tunisian capital.
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London
Tunisia
Tunis
Berlin
Europe
Northwest
Africa
East Asia
Hitler
Russia
Siberia
British
India
Madagascar
Turkey
Fuehrer
Tokyo
Cold snap grips Frederick County as wind chills bite
Overnight mid winter air swept Frederick County with temperatures failing to drop to a season low as 24 degrees. Winds rattled windows and doors, toppled trash cans, and caused minor damage. Cars struggled to start and residents flocked to buy anti freez e with the cold wave seen lasting another day or more.
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Frederick County
Rickenbacker Alive After Pacific Raft Rescue and Solomons Naval Battles
Navy reports a series of naval engagements in the Solomons area with both American and Japanese forces suffering losses. Eddie Rickenbacker reportedly found alive on a raft in the Pacific amid ongoing actions described as multiple encounters around Guadalcanal and surrounding waters. Japanese and Allied statements give conflicting accounts of ships sunk and planes lost, with no single decisive battle yet identified.
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Eddie Rickenbacker
Pacific
Solomons
Washington
Solomon Islands
Guadalcanal Island
Tokyo
Imperial Headquarters
Guadalcanal
Rickenbacker Rescued By Navy Catalina Crew
Navy reports Captain Eddie Rickenbacker and three Army companions were rescued in the South Pacific after a forced down October 21. Rickenbacker and two crew members were found on a raft and later aboard a Catalina. One companion died earlier. others rescued were Adamson, Bartek, Whitaker, De Angelis, Reynolds, and Cherry.
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Washington
Eddie Rickenbacker
Navy
Pacific
Rickenbacker
America
Catalina
Siva
Tans C. Adamson
John F. Bartek
Adamson
Bartek
Alexander Kaczmarceyk
Mea
United States Naval
United States
Radie Rickenbacker
Hans C. Adamson
John F. Bartck
United States Army
Alexander Kacz- Martzyk
James C. Whitaker
John J. de Angelis
James Reynolds
South Pacific
William J. Cherry
Cherry
War Department
War Stimson
France
Atlanta
Stimson
Eddie
Milk Shed Extended to Prevent Washington Shortage
The District of Columbia Board of Commissioners ordered a 100 mile extension of the Washington milk shed from 230 to 350 miles to avert a shortage. They urged the Army to use powdered milk for soldiers while liquid milk remains for babies and invalids. The move targets price differences between New York, Philadelphia and Washington and notes Maryland Virginia dairy production declines requiring imports. The Army currently consumes about 6000 gallons daily, with some shipments reaching South Carolina.
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Washington
District of Columbia Board of Commissioners
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Agriculture Department
New York City
Philadelphia
Guy Mason
Wasington
Maryland
Virginia
South Carolina
Darlan Broke Petain Orders Critics Say Vichy
The Vichy radio reported Petain told Admiral Darlan his Africa move, with American approval, defied orders. Allied spokesmen called Darlan’s role political and urged French resolve in North Africa while noting no new fleet status details. Other UN ships aided North African actions.
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London
Vichy Radio Today
Marshal Petain
Jean Darlan
Africa
Darlan
North Africa
Axis
Bombers Strike Genoa in Second Raid This Week
London reports Home-based British bombers flew to Genoa last night causing many large fires. Air Ministry said weather over target was good and aircraft returned after a 1,500 mile round trip crossing the Alps twice. This followed raids on Genoa Friday and Saturday to hit warehouses and transport facilities.
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London
Italy
Genoa
Air Ministry
Alps
Liguarian
England
RAF
Fate of Amendments Raising Pay for New Frederick County Delegates
Seven newly elected Frederick county members of the General Assembly awaited the final election returns and the fate of a state constitution amendment to raise salaries by at least 2,500 dollars per term. If adopted, pay would rise to 1,000 dollars per year for each senator or House member, replacing the current 3 dollars daily session pay plus mileage. An extra 200 dollars per term for secretarial assistance could also be affected. Proponents claimed a gain of about 4,000 dollars for a four year term, while questions remained on the amendment’s final adoption as soldiers’ votes were counted. The Associated Press noted the soldier vote of 984 did not alter any amendment outcomes.
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Frederick County
General Assembly
House of Delegates
Associated Press
Pennixy boiler explosion kills two crewmen near Cresson
A boiler on a Pennsylvania railroad freight locomotive blew up about a mile east of Cresson killing at least two engine crew members. The incident follows reports of election results in York and a RAF air raid alert across Bern Geneva and Lausanne as Allied patrols continued over Holland and Brittany.
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Cresson
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
Erwin Remmel
Bern
Geneva
Lausanné
Alps
Holland
Brittany
Typhoon Claims 11000 Lives in Siam South Thailand
Berlin dispatch from German broadgasis cites Bangkok report that a fierce typhoon killed about 11,000 people and ruined dwellings across southern Siam during the past week. Officials and aid groups rush to assess damage and provide relief.
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Siam
Berlin
Bangkok
DNB
Aid
Thailand
Truce Reopens Nash-Kelvinator Plants After Noon Talks
Stephen Eddy federal labor conciliator announced a truce in the Nash-Kelvinator labor dispute in Lansing. The agreement between company and union representatives ends the shutdown and allows plants to reopen with the 3 p m shifts today.
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Lansing
Tephen Eddy
Merchants to canvass funds for Christmas decorations
A chamber of commerce meeting in Frederick discussed decorating the town for Christmas. Roger B. Wolfe said funds are needed and the group will seek contributions through Compass to partially decorate. The chamber has no money for decorations, and stores may stay open for pre Christmas rush. A three day holiday with co operation of merchants and staff was planned.
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Frederick
Chamber of Commerce
Francis Seott Key Hotel
Roger B. Wolfe
Chamber
Tne
Stephen
Langley
William B. Bennett
R. Ames Hendrickson
Arthur T McCanner
Fourth November Call Receives Largest Board One Month
Selective Service Board One announces a record November call of ten men for probable induction, raising the month’s quota past 100. Many may be rejected after final physicals. furloughs of seven days are the longest currently granted, with some attempting delays. The list includes William Earl Clark Frederick district and other Frederick area registrants along with others from Knoxville Baltimore and Brunswick.
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Wea
Third Service Command
U. S. Army
Army
William Earl Clark
Frederick
Theodore Kitchener Axline
Knoxville
Roy Elsworth Shilling
South Bentz Street
Foster Stone
Calvin John Smith
Winchester Street
Joseph James Santangelo
Baltimore
Luther Join Kinna
Wintchester Street
Edgar Carroll
Fleming
Washington
Marvin Dera
Card From Larry Allen Says He Is All Right
Swiss report from November 14 notes an Associated Press correspondent imprisoned by Axis forces. A postcard to the International Red Cross in Geneva states Allen is all right and well treated as a war prisoner of the Italians, with transfer to a prisoner camp expected, but no location or date is given. He was captured during a mid September Tobruk operation. British raid recapture unclear.
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Switzerland
Larry Allen
Associated Press
Axis
Tobruk
International Red Cross
Geneva
Allen
Betel
North Africa Civilian Work Given Darlan
Allied forces have reportedly handed civilian administration in French North Africa to French authorities led by Admiral Darlan. Darlan’s pro American proclamation was said to be genuine and encouraged by U.S. military authorities. General Nogues, appointed deputy, said he would act under Darlan. Meantime Gen. De Gaulle’s faction is noted as influential in North Africa. Stocks edged up on war news with profit taking in peace issues. Thurmont home sold to John F. Carty. Devilbiss family plans to relocate.
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London
French North Africa
Dean Darlan
Vichy
Tussia
Italian Libya
Darclan
United States
Marshal Petain
Darlan
North Africa
Amercan
Nogues
Auguste Nogues
Fetai
United Nations
Pierre Laval
France
Charles DeGaulles
Henri Giraud
North
Africa
New York
Egypt
Russia
Coffee Shortage Sparks Storehouse Tactics in Frederickson
A Frederck storekeeper recounts strict rationing as shortages bite. A woman sought three pounds of coffee at an unfamiliar shop, and the clerk explained he would prioritize regular customers. The woman retorted she had 40 pounds already and accused him of lying to profit from the limited stock.
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Fredericksonians
Frederck
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Algiers
Wazi
Gazala
Adolf Hitler
Catalina Flying Boat
Petain
Britain
Haines
York
Chester H. Gross
Harry L. Haines
City and Chamber of Commerce
Thurmont
J. Milton Devilbiss
John F. Carty
Catoctin Furnace
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