U S Fleet Sinks Ships and Planes Off Jap Coast
Allied forces under Admiral Nimitz reported rapid air and sea actions along the Ryukyu Islands and near Foochow and Shanghai. Carrier planes sank or damaged numerous ships, destroyed many aircraft, and achieved surprise, with heavy American losses in surface ships minimal. Meanwhile Pacific operations secured Garakayo and Peleliu areas, as Marines cleared isolated Japanese positions, and Allied forces destroyed barges and power facilities in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
Ryukyu Islands
Japan
China Coast
Third Fleet
Chester W. Nimitz
Nimitz
Tutte
Kattioanatelke
Telands
Foochow
Shanghai
William F. Halsey
U.S
Marc Mitscher
Island
Tnelei
Garakayo
Navy
21St Army
Peleliu
Angaur
New Gui+nea
Halmahera Islands
Motoa
Rougus MacArthur
Koepang
Yimor Islands
Unit Citation Awarded Flying Fortress Group
The 15th AAF in Italy awarded a Distinguished Unit Citation to a B 17 Flying Fortress Group commanded by Col Paul L Barton of Ludlow Virginia. The award cites a July 18 mission against Memmingen Germany involving 26 Fortresses. Sergeant Charles F Eicholtz, 19, son of Harry B Eicholtz of Frederick Maryland, is a propeller specialist with the group. His brother Harry B Richoltz Jr is a Seabee in the South Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
15Th Aaf
Italy
15Th Air Force
Paul L. Barton
Ludlow
Nathan F. Twining
15Th
Memmiingen
Germany
Charles F. Eicholtz
Harry B. Eicholtz
RPD 3
Frederick, Md
Eicholtz
Armed Forces
Curtis, Hamilton, Stewart
Aero- Products Factory
Shhool Belie
AAP
Harry B. Richoltz, Jr
South Pacific
Witnesses Called For Brimer Trial In Snow Hill
Thirty five state witnesses including Mau Coulpuuuer vg Manara Tawes were summoned to testify in the trial of former Circuit Court Clerk Joseph E Brimer for embezzlement and default. State's Attorney Kerbin said the trial would begin Monday October 16. He added Samuel E Shockley also faces trial. An additional six witnesses were to be named later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snow Hill
Mau Coulpuuuer
Manara Tawes
Joseph E. Brimer
William G. Kerbin
Brimer
Kerbin
Samuel E. Shockley
Worcester County Commissioners Board
Shockley
Dollars Made Available To Italian Government
President Roosevelt announced the United States will provide dollars equivalent to the Italian lire paid to American troops to the Italian government for essential civilian supplies. The move, after consultation with Britain, allows Italy to buy needed goods in the United States under Allied authority though with special U S restrictions tied to the peace settlement. The funds enable continuation of essential supplies after the U S Army relief program ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Italy
Britain
U.S. Army
Walkersville Community Show scheduled with prizes
The Walkersville Chapter Future Farmers of America announces the annual community show from Friday to Monday at Walkersville School. Free entries, cash and merchandise prizes amounting to about 50 dollars. Exhibits include apples, corn, potatoes, wheat, bread, cakes, and crafts. special FFA exhibit and 4-H Club displays planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walkersville
Future Farmers of America
Registration shows Democrats gain in Prince Frederick district
In the Tuesday and weekly tally, 447 new names were added to registration books, with Democrats expanding to 330 while Republicans stood at 31. Among new registrants most were women over 40, many previously unregistered, and transfers between precincts were common. A Maryland law affecting declarations limited some registered voters, and many out-of-state arrivals sought to register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molcimi
Mad Abe Weide
Maryland
Preeier §-A
Cust
Ammumikiani
Ghee Weiouraly
Blue Ridge College Sale Ratified by Fifth Circuit Judge
Judge James Clark of the Fifth Judicial Circuit ratified the sale of Blue Ridge College property at New Windsor. The sale, consummated September 6, totaled $15,145. The Social Service Corporation of the Church of the Brethren bought main properties in Eleus, and John J. John acquired two farms. Westminster Theological Seminary and others acquired personal property and houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
James Clark
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Blue Ridge College
New Windsor
Social Service Corporation
Church of the Brethren
Eleus
John J. John
Carroll County
Carrell County Board of Education
Westminster Theological Seminary
Theodore F Brown
Ivan L Hoff
New Salvation Army Leaders Arrive in Frederick
Capt and Mrs Truax take charge of the Salvation Army work here succeeding Capt and Mrs Stovall who moved to Parkersburg West Virginia. The Truaxes came from Baltimore and reside at the Salvation Army headquarters 223 West Fifth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
National aid to ease cancer sufferers outlined by groups
National effort to provide aid to hopeless cancer patients was announced by the American Cancer Society and the National Foundation for the Care of Advanced Cancer Patients. The plan directs part of nationwide fund-raising to those in advanced stages who lack medical care, aiming to relieve pain and improve care. The agreement joins the Cancer Control Society and Women’s Field Army in pooling resources for this cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Amercan Cancer Sucmis
National Foundation For
United States
Julus Jay Perley
Aem
Stretetby
National Foundation
American Society For the Control of Cancer
Perluiutha
Women’s Field Army
Clarence Cook Little
Cancer Control Sosiety
Perlmutter
Estate Of Miss Stull Valued At $10,000
The estate of Blanche F L Stull who died after collapsing on the street is valued over ten thousand dollars. Executors named are sister Cora Bastian and brother John Stull. Real estate listed at 3000 and personal property at 5300. Proceeds from sale of the home go to a niece, nephew, and other named beneficiaries. A trust bequest to Walkersville Bank funds burial lot upkeep. Additional estates and admins reported with varying values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche FL Stull
Orphans’ Court
Cora Bastian
New Midaanda
John Stull
Fall Avenue
Sherman P Bowers
Maggie M. Fox
1St Batth Street
Bostian
Fife
Theresa and
Garsland Stull
Eugene Stull
Carrie Stull
Walkersville Bank In Trust
Glade
John
Four Thousand Shipyard Workers Strike at Quincy Mass
Quincy Massachusetts October pending naval mediation seeks settlement of a four thousand worker strike at the Fore River Bethlehem Steel shipyard. Navy official L Minder requests conference with Independent Fore River Workers head William Mullaney after union cites inefficiency and mismanagement as causes. Union says strike unauthorized. company disputes the charge while talks begin under Department of the Navy conciliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Mass
uPj
U. S. Naval
Fore River
Bethlehema Steel Company
L. ¥. Minder
First Naval District
John J Sullivan
U.S Department of Conciliation
Boston
William J Mullaney
Independent
Union of
Fore River Workers
Commander Maider
Nonencarnatinnn
Navy Department
Mullaney
Wedding Reception for Mr and Mrs Kanode Honored at Tregoning Home
On Monday evening a wedding reception dinner was given at the home of Mr and Mrs Samuel Tregoning in honor of Mr and Mrs Martin L Kanode. Those present included Mr and Mrs Samuel Tregoning Mr and Mrs Martin Kanode Mrs George Thompson and son George Miss Stella Staub and Mrs Angelos Carras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Tregoning
Martin L Kanode
M Martin Kanode
George Thompson
George
Sentenced for stealing $60 in Brunswick case
Bradley R. Phillips colored of Brunswick was sentenced to two years and nine months in the House of Correction after pleading guilty to stealing $60 from an intoxicated man last June 5. Morris Isaac Skinner colored, paroled murderer, had trial continued to hear FBI chemist testimony in a spectrographic report related to an assault with intent to rape. Phillips’s case tied to broader proceedings and prior convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley R. Phillips
Brunswick
House of Correction
Crcuit
Morris Isaac Skinner
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Skinner
Phillips
Silver Spring
Dee Merciman
M. E. Magaha
Richymond
Walter E. Sinn
Broad Run
All Time Record Harvest Possible
Washington October 10 An all time record harvest for 1944 now seems in reach the Crop Report ing Board said today It called production remarkable considering farmers hardship and weather difficulties The Board indicated that only adverse weather during the rest of the harvest season would prevent this year s crops from reaching the record total The largest corn crop ever produced in the nation is in prospect It predicted a harvest of 3200000000 bushels 96900000 over the previous mark set in 1942 This year s estimated wheat crop of 1108881000 bushels remains the largest on record despite a decline from a month ago due to losses of spring wheat from excessive moisture Hay beans peas soy beans flax seed potatoes and sweet potatoes will be at high levels not often seen in prewar years but will be below the yields of some recent seasons
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Crop Reporting Board
Kiwanis Honor for Frederick News-Post at National Week
The Kiwanis Club honored the Frederick News-Post with a citation during a luncheon at the Francis Scott Key hotel. William O Warn of the Baltimore AP spoke on AP growth and wartime journalism while Kiwanis President Francis B Sappington presented the framed citation to News-Post co-managing editor William T Delaplaine. Additional remarks covered the history of news gathering from 1848 to telegraph and wirephoto advances and the need for press freedom to prevent propaganda and secrecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Scott Key
Kiwanis Club
William O. Warn
Baltimore
Associated Press
Frederick News- Post
Kiwanis
Francis B Sappington
William T. Delaplaine
Kiwanis International
oFeco
United States
Canada
Warn
Betwvcon 1902
Tradans
Ware
National Congress
Varn
Samuel Tapliff
Boston
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U. S
Flying Fortress Group
Wazis
London
Pia
Kurt Dittmar
High Command
Gersng
Dittmar
Spain
Francisco Franco
France
Franco
Oliver Hilton
Eichison
James Hilton
Charles
Henry
Nancy Tilton
Alys
Lucy Hilton
Earl Hilton
Robert
Kathyailton
Robert Dubel
Baboy Duvel
Oliver Snyder
Etchison
Almeda Sheffer
Ridgeville
Otis Norwood
Otis G. Dime
Anna Norwood
Hyattstown
Robert Truax
Stull
Amyttytir Tenet Taneyahs Faithful Circle
Grace Reformed Church School
R. L. Day
Philip ‘Grave
Din
Christ
Hargett
Afrs. Grove
Jesus
Barbara
Quincey
Tulsa
Red Cross
Philadelphia
Presbyterian Church In the
United States of America
Presbyterian Church In
United Presbyterian Church
He Reformed Church
Ballenger Grange
Feagaville
Keller Shank
Washington County
Pomona Grange
Russell Dudrow
David Derr
Stevens Airport
Lewistown
Frederick
Rua At
Franti
FEVER
Chicago
National Restaurant Association
George R. Lesauvage
Frank Dorsey
Edward Marryall Hanks
Middle Alley
Dunlap Street
Petersburg
Sergt
Dorsey
Charles Lenhart
Allen
Market ST
C.e.cline& Son
Rederick
W. C. Varn
McVarun
San Francisco
Neaper
W. W Garrett
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Sappington
Parsons Newman
A. Talbott Brice
Jefferson
Glenn T. Swisher
Rotary Club
Benjamin L. Shuff
Roy Warfield
Harry Herman
The
Post
Club
B. 0. Thomas
Charles H. Consley
City
South Warket
Hendrickson
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