Frederick City Sees War Fund Drive Near Goal
Frederick’s community war fund drive progress looks brighter with $28,507 raised toward a $33,218 target. Local committees report strong efforts across divisions including Hood College, schools, fraternal groups, and the commercial sector, with some units already over their initial goals.
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National War Fund
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Children’s Aid Society
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Hood
W. Merval Weaver
Canvass
Hood College
Maryland
Willkie Letter Urges Republican Party to Rise to Challenge
An alleged Willkie letter dated March 5, 1944 expresses dedication to removing the current administration and urges the GOP to meet its responsibilities. The photostatic copy was sent to Earl L. Jolly and published today in the Indianapolis Star, with Eugene C. Pulliam involved in verification. The document surfaced in Indianapolis, Indiana, on October 24.
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Wendell L. Willkie
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Earl L. Jolly
Evansville
Eugene C. Pulliam
Indianapolis Star
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Star
Red Army Deepens Advance in East Prussia Says Moscow
Soviet communique reports Cherniakhovsky and Bagramian offensives pushing into East Prussia from Lithuania, with deep penetration toward Insterburg and Gumbinnen. Berlin broadcasts claim Russian forces reach Angerapp river and threaten Til sit as guns fire along Niemen corridor and Baltic frontier.
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United Nations Conference Planned for Next January
Under secretary of State Stettinius said the United States hopes for a United Nations conference next January on world security. A Roosevelt Churchill Stalin meeting this year may precede it to complete the Dumbarton Oaks plan. A Pan American meeting to discuss hemispheric questions may also be held.
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Evacuation of Budapest Reported by Rome Radio
London dispatches report that Rome radio said Germany ordered the evacuation of Budapest Hungary. Russian troops last repair near within 20 miles of the Danube city.
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British patrols seize Lamia in Greece push northward
Rome reports Allied land force occupying Lamia about 93 miles northwest of Athens. British patrols have forced north of the town as Allied headquarters announce the development.
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US Carrier Raids Luzon Airfields Mark Continued Philippines Hit
The Associated Press reports American carrier aircraft struck Luzon airfields in the northern Philippines. A Manila radio broadcast intercepted by the FCC said 22 planes attacked Manila area airstrips, met by Japanese interceptors, signaling Vice Admiral Mitscher’s carrier force continues hammering the Philippine front in the Leyte invasion. The Pacific fleet note from yesterday did not mention carrier action.
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Frederick airport survey advances toward eastern site
A CAA survey of land east of Frederick for a proposed new airport near Route 40 and the Monocacy river should finish by late next week. The 61 272 acre study spans about ten tracts, with runways planned around 5 000 by 1 500 feet, and no land purchase yet pending survey results and CAA approval. Local officials noted strong landowner cooperation as the group discussed airfield concepts at the Francis Scott Key hotel. $150 000 has been allocated for airport construction.
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Roger B. Wolfe
Hope Song Held By Japs May Soon Be Liberated
The Longs of this city await news on their son Sgt Elmer E Long Jr who is listed as held in Manila prison camp since the fall of Corregidor A Marine named Tang is also reported as a Japanese prisoner in the same period American forces advanced into the Philippines and released some prisoners observers say many prisoners remain in Japanese hands The Longs hold cautious hope pending definite word of liberation or identification of rescued captives
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Elmer E. Long, Jr
Manila
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Corregidor
Mexican freighter Juan Casiano missing after collision
Mexico City reports the 400-ton Juan Casiano freighter with about 25 crew aboard was last seen off the Georgia coast before dawn Friday after a collision with an unidentified vessel. No further details available.
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Juan Casiano
Georgia
France Recognized as Provisional Government by Allies
Following the lead of the United States Great Britain and Soviet Russia the DeGaulle regime is formally recognized today as the provisional government of France.
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United States
Great Britain
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Russia
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France
Plugging Foreign Policy Theme Dominates Campaign Speech Tour
A flurry of campaign activity centers on foreign policy with Dewey in Minnesota and Roosevelt’s New York address drawing networks and political reaction. Senator Ball plans a radio speech backing Roosevelt’s stance while Truman questions isolationist charges as Bricker attacks Roosevelt’s contradictions. Attending Annapolis meetings, officials weigh site choices for the Western Shore hospital amid broader wartime policy debate.
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Germans Fire Bombs At Liberated Belgium Areas
German retreating forces reportedly bombed liberated areas in Belgium. Brussels radio quoted today.
Breskens Held Firmly By Canadians In Allied Drive
Supreme Allied headquarters Paris reports Canadian forces pushing west toward Roosendaal and holding Breskens secure as British and Canadian units advance around Hertogenbosch. Snow and winter weather hinder operations while Germans suffer from artillery shortages near Aachen and Metz. American troops remain in control of about three quarters of Maizières les Metz amid ongoing street fighting.
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Nazis Send Up Night Fighters Over Essen Ruhr
German night fighters rose to defend targets as RAF heavy bombers attacked the Ruhr armament and railway center at Essen. Bombers faced fierce ground fire and a heavy snowstorm while Mosquitos attacked Berlin and crossed northern Germany. Pathfinders circled Essen to lay color markers for the bombing run.
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Tech Sergeant Beacht Home After 39 Months Overseas
Harold E. Beacht of 7 East Seventh Street returns home after thirty nine months overseas in the European theater. He served with the Army Air Forces in Ireland from July 1941 to January 1944 and later with a fighter training base in England before his furlough. He is scheduled to report to a Florida Red Cross center to await reassignment.
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East Seventh Street
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Army Air Force
England
Ben At Will
Florida
Farert
Intensy Bomb Attack Report Highlights Assault Thread
A terse report notes a heavy bomb attack that followed a prior raid. The assault, described as intense, involved anti aircraft fire and mine action. A barge endured penetration by multiple threats as the overall operation unfolded.
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Earthquake Recorded Near Boston, Weston College Station
Rev Edward Powers S J reports a quake last night near Boston measured about 0.55 inches on the seismograph at Weston College station. The event was recorded by the campus instrument and documented today.
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Weston College Scimograph
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Americans Fight Neck Deep In Slime And Mud Of Philippines
A fragmented report describes American forces in the Philippines mired neck deep in slime and mud during combat operations. It notes relentless pressure on frontline units, with fenders, lines, and routes under heavy strain as troops attempt to advance and secure positions amid treacherous terrain and rising water.
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Woman Denies Drunk Driving Case At Trial
Mrs Myaty Shipley of Dundalk faces a drunken driving charge after an accident at the top of the eastern approach to the Bridge last November. She denied intoxication, claiming to be intoxicated at the scene only after the crash. Evidence included testimony from Trooper Bruce Brachey and several witnesses about her state, car cargo, and behavior. The trial proceeded before Associate Judge Patrick M. Shehnau...
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Trains Collision In New Orleans Injures Several
An undetermined number of persons were injured when the Milneis Central train Louisanne struck the rear of the Southern Pacific Suntset Limited near Shrewsbury Road. Ambulances carried the injured to hospitals. no fatalities were reported. Investigations were begun by the Jefferson Parish Railroad officials.
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Roosevelt Set to Address Chicago Campaign Rally
Washington Oct. 24 President Roosevelt will deliver a major campaign speech in Chicago after his Friday Philadelphia appearance at Shibe Park. Stephen Barry, secretary to the president, could not confirm the date. Chicago Mayor Edward Kelly announced a Democratic rally for the city next Saturday, the day after the Philadelphia speech.
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Americans Win Heavy Battle Near Castel San Pietro
A heavy engagement continues as American forces press along the northern slopes toward Castel San Pietro and Frassiieta in the Tage Dao valley. Rain delays and rugged terrain hinder progress amid bombardments, barbed wire, and demolished positions as the advance stalls near Motte Belinainte.
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War In Pacific Is Ahead Of Schedule
Worcester talk by Vice Admiral Randall DACks, chief of naval personnel, says the Pacific war is ahead of schedule. He cites slow, bitter progress toward goals and predicts victory will come at a cost, while Admiral Jacobs praises training of the U S navy and rapid ship commissions, noting 12 vessels commissioned daily.
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Halloween Celebration on North Market Street
Frederik plans a Halloween night event next Tuesday on three blocks of North Market Street. Mayor Sigh V Gitlinger announced after talks with Police Chief Filtraley that Third Street to Square Corner will be roped off from 6 to 9 p.m. for costumed revelry. A similar setup last year drew many participants, continuing a wartime pause in prior parades.
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Bridgehead Established On Samar By MacArthur
Melbourne dispatch reports American forces crossed the San Jacinto Strait and formed a bridgehead on Samar Island. MacArthur praised the operation as part of the Leyte invasion, with a convoy crossing to Samar and a push toward the Tacloban area. Also noted, a daylight raid on Paramushiro and One Nekotan in the Kuriles by American bombers.
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Pig Pen Census Aims to Gauge Next Year Pork Supply
Washington reports the Agriculture Department will conduct a semiannual postal survey with rural mail carriers to count pigs cows chickens horses sheep and mules on about 15 farms per route. The core focus is sow maternity in the next six months to estimate national pork prospects.
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Validation Dates For Food Stamps Announced
Washington Oct 24 Validation dates for additional food stamps in ration book four were announced by the Office of Price Administration Red stamps L3 M3 N35 and PS will become valid Oct 29 for buying meats and dairy products Good for 40 points to last through the five weeks to Dec 3 Processed fowl 19-point Blue stamps S35 T5 G5 Vi and W will be sent on Nov 1 and will be the next issue due Dec 1 All stamps to be validated will be valid indefinitely
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Office of Price Administration
Six Cumberland Men Released On Bond
Six Cumberland men charged with violating OPA regulations on tire sale and possession were released on bond to await action by a Baltimore grand jury. They had preliminary hearings before US Commissioner Wilbur V. Wilson and were held for the grand jury, with all six pleading innocent.
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Wilbur V. Wilson
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