Warsaw Falls as Polish Forces Quit in Capital
London reports Polish resistance in Warsaw has collapsed with Warsaw said to be under Soviet and German control. Gen. Komorowski claimed he was inside the city with troops, while Moscow and Berlin offered conflicting accounts of the surrender and evacuation. The fighting ended as both sides reevaluated plans to resume once civilians were removed. The Moscow and London factions clashed over leadership and coordination, while Soviet reports claimed no major actions on the eastern front. The Polish spokesman indicated the truce length was unclear, but fighting would continue until the last man is killed.
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Berlin
Moscow
Praga
Warsaw
Vistula
London
Tadeusz Komorowski
Poland
Bor
Associated Press
Daniel de Luce
National Liberation Committee
Manter
Komorowski
Moscow Group
Red Army
Hiiu
Estonia
2,000,000,000 Cigars From Lancaster Tobacco
Lancaster county tobacco growers harvest nearly two billion cigars in 1944. The Pennsylvania Dutch region, growing about 92 percent of the state’s tobacco, is estimated by county farm agent Floyd Bucher at 46,200,000 pounds. He notes this could yield about 40 cigars per pound, potentially easing the current shortage by 1,848,000,000 smokes.
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Lancaster
Lancaster County
Floyd 5. Bucher
Nazis Said Escaping by Submarine to South America
Moscow radio quoted the German National Committee of captured officers claiming Nazi leaders were fleeing by submarine to South America. The broadcast urged submarine crews to ferry fugitives to British or French ports. London reported a Berlin radio claim that an RAF raid on Frankfurt damaged Goethe's birthplace and a commemorative monument.
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London
Moscow Radio Today
South America
Berlin
Frankfurt
Johann Wolfgang Goethe
Marriage License Valid Despite One-Year Rule
Chicago on October 3 reported a marriage license issued to Jam Brown, 49, and Margaret Williams, 41, on May 20, 1936 was used yesterday in marriage court after the clerk ruled the license valid. Officials noted licenses issued after 1937 expire after one month, prompting concern over process and validity timelines.
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Chicago
Jam Brown
Margaret Williams
Marriage License Bureau
City Eyes Postwar Plan for Frederick Improvements
Mayor Hugh V. Gittinger floated a postwar improvement program for Frederick. Actions may await next week’s aldermen meeting and 1945 budget talks. Proposed projects include traffic fixes on South Wisner Street, paving in underserved areas, water line extensions, Carroll Creek dredging, and possibly expanding corporate limits to Wilson Avenue. Planning Commission input expected. new airport favored to lead the package if begun before war’s end. County Commissioners monitor site selection for Western Spare Hospital and potential state favor for a Frederick county site.
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Hugh V. Gittinger
Board of Aldermen
Frederick
Imortant
Wisner Street
East Patrick Street
Wiener Street
Carroll Creek
Wilson Avenue
Tly
Planning Commission
Western Spare Hospital
Frederick County
Aleashouse
Siate
Nazis Threaten Shooting Retreating Troops At Siegfried Line
German officers ordered that any retreating soldier will be shot and one in ten of a retiring company will die as punishment. American officers say the threats aim to hold troops in the Siegfried defenses while heavy fighting endures and First Army forces push deeper into the line.
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Groenstraat
Halland
Ofcers
Warold Hassenfelt
Qsonto
Wis
First Army
Siegfried
Community War Fund Drive Seeks $50 000
Frederick County prepares for a county share of the national 50 million war fund drive to aid 60 000 men, women, and children at home and abroad. James H. Gambrill and Lincoln Engelbrecht lead the campaign with Eugene Pruitt in charge of outside territory, aided by numerous committees. The drive begins Friday with special gifts and professional divisions organizing to reach a straight 50 000 target, while county districts name chairs for door-to-door canvassing and local groups mobilize by occupation.
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Frederick County
United States
James H. Gambrill
Rockwell Terrace
Lincoln D. Engelbrecht
Fairview Avenue
Eugene W. Pruitt
Grove Boulevard
Fredenick County
Tlesh
Robert B. Crothers
Otho J. Keiler
ITI
Ernest Helfenstein
W. Merval Weaver
C. Cyril Klein
Fraterna’s
Nevin T. R. Waskey
Edward C. Hartmann
John Ed. Schell
Harry Q. Schroeder
Ince M. Landauer
Urbana
Wilson Runkles
Liberty
Charles F. Smith
Jezen Market
Norman Lease
Foxville
J Floyd Lovell
Sabillasville
Maurice Clark
Woodsboro
Gail Cutshall
Petersville
Mya
Myer Kanlon
Mt Pleasant
Kieffer Main
Jefferson
Edgar Thurmont
Calvin F. Jackson
Paul Hellmaster
Johnsville
Jesse P. Nicodemus
Woodville
Archley
Steady Rains To Aid Water Supplies
Steady rains totaling about two thirds of an inch by 1130 am today were heavier than forecast and expected to continue. The rainfall should narrow the gap between Fishing Creek reservoir and the top level, with caretaker Frank Weddle noting the stream into the reservoir is sufficient for outgoing mains. Temperatures crept above the freezing point as the Monocacy River rose modestly.
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Weather Bureau
Fishing Creek
Frank Weddle
Congress probes free postage abuse in politics
The House oversight committee cites reports of the use of congressional free mailing privileges for political purposes. Chairman Anderson claims 3,116,080 copies of a political speech were mailed at government expense and one member allegedly obtained 1,222,000 ranked cards in a single day.
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Washiniton
Anderson
TS House
Emmitsburg Soldier Wounded and Local War Losses
Sergeant Earl TD Rosensteel of Emmitsburg was wounded in action and hospitalized, with details pending on location. Aged about 21, he is a member of the 175th Infantry, 29th Division, and was among the first to touch French soil on D-Day. He trained in the United States after enlisting April 28 1941 and had worked at Marken and Bielfeld printing in Emmitsburg before service. Also noted is Pvt Richard C Geisbert of Urbana Baltimore area who died of disease on Guadalcanal, a grandson of Urbana residents and great-nephew of County Commissioner Charters G Geisbert.
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Earl TD Rosen
Edward Rosensteel
Brmitsburg
Wlde
War Department
Rosensteel
France
England
Maryland
Brest
Tech
Morris B. Long
Grahham
175Th Infantry
Long
Marken
Bielfeld
Geisbert Dread
Richard C Geisbert
William Geisbert
Washington
Frederick County
Guadalcanal
Baltimore
Gert
Calvin A. Geisbert
Urbana
Geisbert
Charters
G. Geisbert
Pvt
Warfield to Begin Methodist Church Duties
Rev Dr Gaither P Warfield, based in Chicago, resigns War Refugee Board post to lead Crusade for Christ for four years. He will travel the United States to attend area councils and conferences, promoting five objectives including world relief funding, evangelizing, stewardship, and expanding church schools while his family stays in Frederick.
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Gaither P. Warfield
North Bentz Street
War Refugee Board
Crusade For Christ
Methodist Church
Warfield
Rush Street
Chicago
United States
Road Junction Taken Ban On Reconversion Of War Plants
Government owned war plants in northern and eastern states valued at seven billion dollars face a freeze plan. States named include New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Massachusetts Connecticut Delaware Rhode Island and Michigan. The measure aims to halt reconversion of plants to civilian use as wartime demand shifts.
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Tre
New York
New Jereny
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Sarwar
Delaware
Baotle Island
Cho
Mivasgan
Min
Nazis Hit Again By L.700 U.S Avvies
Large aerial assault near German industrial centers targets Nurumbers Gargenaw and Caebelstadt. Fighter-bombers backed by American air power strike Nurnberg works and Dainer-Ben truck factory south of Karlsruhe. Night raids disrupt German lines as RAF Mosquitoes join in, with heavy losses reported.
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Londo
Oet
Amelia
Dedas
Nurubers
Gargenaw
Caebelstadt
Wieludedt
Nuarnberg Tink Works
Dainter-Ben
Nau
Karlsruhe
Goma Air Force
Giebelstadt
Numabers
Sertion O
Germivns
Viitita
Petia
Huoud College Adds Double Decker Beds for Growth
An enrollment hike at Huoud College brings a surge of furniture as sixteen residents move into Raye ford Lodge, formerly the Raymond J. Ford residence. The campus expands dorm capacity with multi level beds, new living rooms, and a Grant Wand reproduction painting as a student showcase.
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Huoud College
Rayeford Lodge
Raymond J. Ford
Lilah R. Grant
Home Economics
Bato Shriner
Meyran Walis
Butter supplies at 95 year low mark in Philadelphia
The War Food Administration reports per capita butter supplies at 12 pounds annually, the lowest since 1840 when consumption stood at 139 pounds. The report notes the drop reflects tightened wartime food distribution and imports in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
War Food Administration
Allies Land On Crete In Allied Invasion Report
Allied forces landed on Crete amid Axis pressure as German defenses and coastal bombardment challenged the operation. British and Canadian naval units ferried troops from Italy to the island near the Peloponnese, with initial reports noting a hostile yet welcoming reception from locals.
Court affirms magistrate in Replevin civil appeal
Associate Judge Patrick M Schnauffer in circuit court upheld a magistrate decision in a replevin case over an iron jack valued at 15 dollars. Edward J Senith led the team. J Arthur Schuster of Breenstshyeer faced Portner in a tie jab dispute. Partyer was represented by We Jergne Offutt. the Ford belonging to Mary E O Bryan was recovered after being stolen Monday night and abandoned in an alley. police reported the vehicle undamaged. Prime Minister Churchill said Britain did not expect a large strike or invasion imminence.
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Patrick M Schnauffer
Teama Pal
Edward J Senith
J. Arthur Schuster
Breenstshyeer
S Portner
Ts Lity
Nip Po Rewer
Attormes
Soumelier
AUTO
Ford
Mary E. O'Bryan
Frederick
Route 2
Tryal Theater
Harry Phillips
Rockwell Terrace
Dill
Apprehensive Over Allied Cooperation Amid Postwar Tensions
Washington reports uneasy mood among American officials as Allied unity faces strain over Britain Russia and the Balkans. Discussions at Dumbarton Oaks touch on central freedom and security issues while Polish and Balkan disputes threaten postwar cooperation.
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Washington
Russia
Becau Russa
Ben Rees
Brian
Ignory Easie
Mts
Wassenay
Dumbarton Oaks
Reed Mohard
S& Oken
U S Drives 9 Miles Into Siegfried Line North of Aachen
American First Army troops breach the Siegfried Line north of Aachen capturing Ubach and advancing toward Aachen with tanks and artillery support. The push carves a wide wedge into German defenses eight to nine miles deep, with house to house fighting near Ubach and continued pressure along the West Wall as Allied planes potentially resume targeted strikes.
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VLOS
First
Siegfried
Aachen
Ubach
Wat Will
TD Ateah
Jan Jowett
Sientried
Dhive
Agehen
Hithers West Wall
Don Whitehead
Serdheol Adehen
London
Amerien
Germany
Verlin
Data
Rimberg
Reich
Navis Agrass
Cross Warn River
Wurm
Groenstraat
Holland
Berlin
Metz
France
U. S
Fort Driant
Moselle
Third Army
Driant
Doushboys
Metz Vhein
Forst
Mondz
Courtney Ho Hodges
Hurtgen
al- Heel Gelefines
Algere
Tha Maca Jine
German Losses Of Metals Huge
Parliamentary inquiry before the House of Commons outlined drastic German metal shortages in 1944 and 1945. Iron and pig iron output fell sharply, copper and lead imports plunged, and war material supply chains were severely constrained by disrupted routes, sanctions, and allied blockades. Cobalt and Wolfram were nearly exhausted, with Finland and other suppliers exhausted under wartime controls.
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Lomson
Owl
Dingte Poat
Ministry of F
House of Qammnons
Germany
Tdi
Yusostivia
Albania
Crenee
SOTEL
Ahata
Finland
Gretee
Yuutoshayia
France
Yaroslawis
Traatbrers
Bemind Menus Stgns Bowl 4 Ort 3 LTD rinted
The article notes aircrfts lofts and housing impacts with a surge in activity last week. Governor Alfred E. Smith at Rockefeller Institute reportedly weakened with minor relapses after a serious condition. News mentions Wawahan York and a 46 performer claim in connection with state events.
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Stovks
Mir Sun
Wawahan York
Aured E Smith
Rockefeller Institute
Conquest Of China Coast Near Completion
The Associated Press reports a seaborne invasion by Japanese forces nearing completion along the central China coast. Tokyo radio said amphibious troops landed Friday 25 miles northeast of Foochow, a port still held by Chinese forces, with plans to capture the city and disrupt Allied landings and communications with the south.
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Associated Press
China
Tokyo Radio Today
Foochaw
Tokyo
America
Pacific
Large Potato Crop Now Being Harvested
Residents of the Garfield Foxville area are harvesting one of the biggest Irish potato crops in the county. A potato weighing a pound and a half was displayed as officials plan an inquiry into the crop. The yield could reach thousands of bushels, making the Garffield Foxville section the county’s best potato producer this season.
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Garfield-Foxville
Sheriff's Office
Garffield
Foxville
Countie
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