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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1944
Page
1
MacArthur reports rapid American advance across Leyte with captures of the San Pablo airfield and Tabontabon outskirts. Yanks overcome heavy mud and Japanese counterattacks as 64 enemy planes are destroyed and six American planes are lost with one pilot saved.
James Carros, former Central restaurant proprietor now in Greece since 1939, aided an American flyer who landed in Greece. The flyer, escorted by an interpreter at Carros's house, conveyed his safety and returned to base. Carros asked that word reach his cousin Ange los Carros in the city.
Washington reports a fourth raid on Kyushu by B 29 Superfortresses of the 20th Air Force under Gen. Henry H. Arnold. About 100 planes from the China-based American Air Forces participated, striking from 10 a.m. to 11 30 a.m. local time and targeting supply facilities near Kokura and Yawata.
London reports clashes between Spanish republican guerrillas and forces of General Franco spreading from France into southern Spain while guerrilla raids continue in the north. In Madrid a small group of republicans attempting to cross into Spain has been wiped out. Westminster announces Col Andrew G Gardner named professor of military science and tactics at Western Maryland College replacing Col Dowling as ROTC commander.
Miss Margaret Lorretta Eisenhauer, longtime Free Kindergarten director in Frederick, died at Frederick City Hospital after a heart attack. She belonged to St. Joan's church and is survived by three sisters and two nephews. The body lies at 6 East Patrick Street and will move to her home at 106 North Market Street for a 11 AM funeral tomorrow. Low mass at St John’s Church Saturday followed by interment in St. John’s Cemetery. flowers omitted per family request.
Fifth Army troops pressed gains in the southern approaches to Bologna as Eighth Army moved through retreating German forces in the Po valley. After a week of brutal Apennine fighting, American units held their footholds against several counterattacks. British patrols advanced into Chomokos after German withdrawals from Greece.
John Henry Weedon a 64 year old Sunnyside resident died in a two vehicle crash at Route 78 and Bridal Road between Ad amstown and Doubs. A truck and another car were involved. Weedon died from a crushed chest and fractured skull. Survived by wife and many relatives. Funeral arrangements pending contact with servicemen.
The government issued an executive order accusing Lord Manufacturing Company of Pennsylvania of boosting the contract prices or performance on a government project. No further specifics available.
Southeast Asia Command reports Japanese snipers and artillery seen today opposing Fifth Indian Division units moving along the Tiddim Fort White road toward Kennedy Peak in northwest Burma. The action marks intensified combat as forces contest the region.
Allied operations push German forces back along a 13 to 15 mile front in Holland. British use flame throwers near S Metiogenbach as Hertogenbosch falls except for pockets, Canadians advance toward Antwerp water approaches, and Breskens pocket tightens with Oostburg edge reached. Front reports note continued patrols in the Moselle and limited clashes near Baccarat.
William Crum an 11 year old of Walkersville son of Mr and Mrs Bruce Crum sustained a fractured thigh when a tractor ran over him on his uncle Brian Crums farm near Taneytown. He was taken by Taneytown Fire Company ambulance to Frederick City Hospital and will stay several weeks. He fainted while helping with harrowing and fell under the tractor wheel. Cast planned in about five weeks.
Argentina recalls Col. Pablo Beretta, its military attache in London, amid a diplomatic twist as the Western Front withdrawal remains unclear. The move follows a disputed invitation issue affecting ties with Britain.
A spotter plane pilot misidentified targets near Legte on October 21 and ordered artillery fire. The correction stated the targets were cows, not tanks, after an embarrassing radio broadcast.
A car struck Chirence HL Wallis in Vancouver Washington in October breaking his tes The driver stopped a few feet away and ran back to Williams Then he carefully removed Williams wallet and drove on
Fred Goodman a 13 year old operator of a musical instrument shop at 48 South Market street was badly burned in a morning fire caused by an oil stove. He woke as flames reached his cot and was taken to Frederick City Hospital with burns on his left foot knee arms hands and forehead. A piano and clothing were destroyed and a pocketbook with money burned. Firemen used chemicals to extinguish the blaze and they credited a bene factor with alerting the alarm. Goodman recently moved from Milton Pennsylvania and runs a tuning repair business from the shop which housed pianos guitars and other items. The blaze did not spread and property damage was not extensive.
Jacob H. Gorman, sentenced to three years, appeared in circuit court on a perjury charge tied to a forged will. He was taken to the Maryland Penitentiary after release on bond to wind up his affairs. Deputy Buhrman carried the commitment papers and escorted Gorman to the penitentiary. Bank deposits across Maryland rose by 102 million dollars over the prior month, per Bank Commissioner Downing.
London reports Nazi broadcasts claiming a new Russian offensive along the Narew River in Poland between Warsaw and East Prussia. Berlin says Russian divisions attacked from bridgeheads near Senack and Rozan with heavy artillery and air strikes. Soviets reportedly checked near Dubna with counter-attacks and tank losses.
Prime Minister Churchill stated in the House of Commons that unconditional surrender, meaning no bargaining with the enemy, remains the government policy. He urged consideration of the May 12 three power declaration and noted a debate may follow his Friday report on the mission.
The report notes 1700 planes striking Hamburg and Ruhr Rhineland areas while reinforcing material for the western front is described as traversing a spiderweb-like supply chain. General De Gaulle complains France lacks arms for a large war effort as Navy Notre Dame game plans progress.
Pacific fronts report heavy losses as the U S Princeton carrier sinks after a crippling Japanese air strike. Nimitz confirms continued operations and battle reports reveal multiple Japanese vessels damaged or sunk across three prongs south of Formosa and in the Sibuyan Sulu seas.
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