This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1943
Page
8
A wartime report notes thousands of sorties and thousands of enemy planes down across theaters. Major claims include 442 certain Japanese planes destroyed in China and a four to one victory-to-loss ratio for several fighter groups, with new bomber and fighter improvements announced for US forces.
Wartime report notes PBY 3 Catalina and other patrol aircraft attempting to cover Pacific ranges while facing supply cuts and labor shortages. Production slowed by materials, reorganization, and spare parts delays, jeopardizing the target of one UNO plane per month by year end.
Russian and Japanese units clash as Chinese forces report pushes along the Salween and Salween River corridors. Frontline reports from Hunan, Nombug, and surrounding areas describe ongoing engagements near Chietitog and Thinaecheng with Chinese units claiming gains and repelling enemy attempts to break through.
A chaotic blaze in an industrial area erupted with a gasoline fire sending thick carbon dioxide plumes into the air. Firefighters from Le warekae Gaal battled the inferno as the wind spread fiery debris and smoke across nearby properties. Authorities warned nearby residents to shelter in place while responders contained the flames and investigated the cause.
War dispatches report Allied naval activity in the Adriatic as German forces clash near Split and between Italian and Balkan fronts. Yugoslav broadcasts claim Tito’s partisans control most Croatian coasts while German occupations face strikes and mobilization orders echoed by Paris.
Rep. Robertson proposes a 10 percent national retail sales tax tied to repeal of the 1 4 percent victory tax. Exempts government and production purchases including farm machinery. Administration warns of inflation and higher living costs. CIO and lawmakers debate impact while Ways and Means drafts the bill. Committee hearings are ongoing with a vote likely next week.
Mary Albaugh has sold her feaudence in Ridgeville to Oliver T. Davis. The retired farmer reports the place is improved with a modest addition and updates. A shipment of cinchona for quinine was noted.
In Mormugao Portuguese India on October 17 Japanese officials predicted Germany would collapse but that Japan would continue fighting for five more years. A Chilean correspondent said Japan planned to stand alone and that Germany's fall would hardly affect Japan. Repatriates aboard the Gripsholm and Teia Maru, including Americans, Canadians, and Latin Americans, were treated aboard with comfort and ceremony as the ships prepared to sail home.
A souvenir booklet by the directors Sam'l Lang M. L. Creager Ernest Hammaker W Z Willhide George Black Benjamin Eyter and Howard E Willard Sabillasville presents the cemetery’s background and many acreage views. The cemetery began in 1924.
A tropical storm threatening New England with hurricane force winds weakened after passing Cape Cod and merging with a larger northwest storm. The Weather Bureau said no dangerous winds are expected along the coast as the storm diminished in intensity. About 300,000 civilian defense workers statewide were alerted in preparation. Regional Director Joseph M. Loughlin announced further details.
Three youths from Union Bridge were injured early Sunday when a Ford convertible left the Libertytown Johnsville highway near Johnsville and struck a concrete culvert. Driver William Bowersox and passengers William Smith and Arthur Wilson sustained brain concussions and lacerations. two injuries were serious. Trooper Brachey cited high speed. hospital reports said two remained admitted while one was discharged. The car was owned by Clifford Bowersox, with a later note on a 1940 accident nearby. A second brief reports Middletown reducing bonded debt by 2,500 dollars after a town board action.
Allied Headquarters in the southwest Pacific reports a heavy aerial war with Japan, stating 104 enemy aircraft were shot down or damaged in battles over New Guinea Vitiava Strait Bougainville and New Britain. Allied losses included one plane, while air maneuvers targeted Wewak Boram Madang and Cape Gloucester with several enemy bombers fighters and ships destroyed or damaged.
Allied aircraft bombed targets at Buka in the Solomons with fires lighting the airdrome visible from 40 miles. Additional raids hit Kahili and nearby airfields, creating a smoke pall seen from 75 miles. Six of 15 enemy fighters interceptor were shot down.
Frederick City records 1.17 inches on Saturday, 1.37 inches combined with Friday, raising October total to 1.68. Fishing Creek Supply rose two feet then receded, with drought relief offset by continuing low streams. Temperatures cooled to 53 degrees with some frost as Linganore and Monocacy creeks rose and Potomac stayed low. Smithsonian study backs Wright brothers as builders of first sustained flight.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.