Water Fund Drive Falls Short but Closes in on Goal
Rev William C Royal reports city donations reach 29200 and county 2250 toward a 58750 target for city and county. Women volunteers canvass to hit city quota of 37230, with portions earmarked for the National War Fund and Community Chest. Water flow from Fishing Creek well below normal despite rainfall, with Linganore filtration keeping supply steady. Reservoir level about 15 feet below full, Linganore plant operating 24 hours to prevent depletion. October shows rainfall rising, total 3.89 inches, near normal but 10 inches short for the year.
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William C. Royal
Mr. Royal
Clifford M. Yinger
Royal
Cty
National War Fund
Community Chest Fund
Children’s Aid Society
Boy Scouts
Frederick City
Fishing Creek
William J. Davis
Davis
Blanc
Linganore
Linganore Creek
Medaesay Daduleg Cecele Ieee
Jap Shipping Hit Hard Again
Chungking October 28 liberation air forces bombed freight yards at Ave Tado China and Haiphong while Liberators hit Tengchung in Yunnan. Mitchells sank a transport and two tankers off Hainan, left a freighter listing, and scored a near miss on another. General Stilwell arrived today.
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Chungking
Ave Tado China
W. Stilwell
Liberators
Tengchung
Yunnan
Haiphong
Mitchells
Hainan
Clerk's Error Enabled Man To Get License
Baltimore October 28 The investigation into corporal Allen William Clack who had a learner's driving card after manslaughter conviction ended with word a clerk issued the permit inadvertently Deputy Motor Vehicle Commissioner D Marshall Schroeder said Clack’s application showed he had been involved in a fatal accident He did not try to hide it Brig Gen Dwight H Mohr commander of the State Guard said the matter is closed as far as the guard is concerned
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Baltimore
State Guard
D. Marshall Schroeder
Allen Wiliam Clack
Dwight H. Mohr
Anthracite Strike Possibility Grows
Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania October 28 The spread of a possible weekend work stoppage in the anthracite field continued as scattered United Mine Workers locals voted to observe holidays Three locals in the area two from Glen Alden Coal Company and one from Lehigh Valley Coal Company voted to observe John Mitchell Day tomorrow to avoid time and a half pay The holiday honors the UMW founder and has long been observed locally
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Wilkes-Barre
United Mine Workers
Glen Alden Coal Company
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
John Mitchell
Committee Reject Sales Tax Proposal Hits Industry
The Ways and Means committee rejected all proposals for a national retail sales tax, effectively ending action on a general tax oil with about 2 million dollars in new revenue. Production of 100-octane aviation gasoline reached its 1944 goal set by the government in spring 1942, per the Petroleum Administration for War.
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Washington
The
Petroleum Administration For War
Rodey
Tito Assailed in Yugoslav War Message in Cairo
The information office of the Royal Yugoslav government accuses General Josip Broz Tito's Partisans of repeatedly charging Mihailovic with treason and collaboration with the enemy, and of attacking the Partisans themselves, in a Cairo statement dated October 28.
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Tito
Cairo
Josip Broz
Mihailoviz
Bari radio reports 17 executed for collaboration
London news desk says the Bari radio controlled by Marshal Badoglio quoted the Yugoslav Freedom station announcing the execution of 17 persons accused of collaborating with the Germans. The report names no individuals and provides no locations beyond Bari and Yugoslav stations.
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London
Bari Radio
Pietro Badoglio
Mussolini Attack Report Told by Radio France
Radio France, citing an Italian frontier report from Algiers, said an attempt was recently made on Benito Mussolini’s life. The broadcast claimed a piano intended for his Hue ters headquarters visit was sabotaged and offered no additional details.
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London
Radio France
Algiers
Benito Mussolini
Hueters
Deva
Begin Issuance Of Ration Book No.4 Today
Ration Book 4 issuance starts this afternoon in city and county schools and runs until 9 pm with registration centers at all schools except Frederick and Brunswick high schools. A large day one drive is expected, with about 25 000 registrations foreseen for two days. Families may obtain books for all members, but applicants must have War Ration Book 3 and complete data from it. Books become usable Monday with stamps. no distribution today or tomorrow at the Rationing Board office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Brunswick
Coal miners wage dispute deepens after WLB plan rejection
October 20 17 John L Lewis rejects the War Labor Board compromise to settle the coal miners wage clash. UMWA presidents are advised by telegram as work stoppages spread. The model Illinois contract shows a potential 1.12 dollar daily wage increase to match production pay.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
War Labor Board
United Mine Workers
UMWA
WLB
Illinois
Chimney Fire Inquiry Fails to Find blaze at East Street
Fire units responded to a Lepo incident at 320 East Street around 1910 hours but firemen could not locate any active fire. No injuries reported and cause under inquiry.
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Independents and
Citizens Truck Company
East Street
Life Algeria Lifts Coastal Blackout Nov. 1
Reflecting improved Allied military position in the Mediterranean, Algeria will lift the coastal blackout and substitute a dimout on November 1. The change, announced October 28, affects coastal towns and sailors in the region.
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Mediterranean
Algeria
War in the Pacific to Bring Major Carrier Battles
Washington reports the coming months will feature pivotal carrier battles over Japanese held islands in the Central Pacific. Navy officials expect carrier based planes to defeat land based defenses in raids on Marcus and Wake, enabling base seizures to strike closer to Japan. The plan aims to push toward the Philippines, shorten supply lines to the Solomons and New Guinea, and pressure Japan as forces converge from aircraft carriers.
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Washington
Central Pacific
Marcus
Wake Islands
United States
Carrivras
Solomon
Detroit
Marshall MN Mawes Cada Mae
Carolines
Philippines
Hawaiian
Pacific Flew
Solomons
New Guinea
Far Reaching Changes Soon In Europe War Hopes
Reuters dispatch from Inside Europe reports an authentic source saying drastic emergency measures will be required inside Germany within the next fortnight. The plan aims to influence the war, with discussions likely in Munich as the Russian offensive strains German positions.
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London
Germany
Tris
Munich
Rev graf the Arendis Ernmest VeROST numbers clarified
Brindle states the reform will be effective by the end of December. The note mentions disconnection or pecial actions linked to the person and residents, with remnants of administrative language. The fragment suggests a formal change affecting an individual once tied to a place.
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Arendis
Pasinr Ata
Brindle
Disillusionment in New York War News Fragment
A fragmentary New York report notes disillusionment and calm words from leadership as wartime statements are analyzed. Office of War Information says the disclosure came from a high command manifesto obtained by Allies.
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New York
Office of War Information
Xo Nagy High Command
Mono Island Landing By Allies Made Wednesday
An Allied landing on Mono Island was reported on a Wednesday during World War II. The broadcast claimed Japanese air and sea activity near Shortland and adjacent Solomons outposts. Allied forces reportedly secured positions on Vella Lavella and Rolompangara, with further actions around the Shortland Islands.
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Mono Island
New York
Federal Communications Commie
Stun
Strapind Island
Solomons
United States
Shortland
Sousaimville
Pees
Germans Spat On Flyers Hit Hamburg Core Details
Hospital in Cheshire reports fourteen wounded American soldiers freed from German camps and treated there. German civilians angry at Americans spat at parachuted flyers hitting Hamburg and Berlin sights. Guards protected airmen amid stray rocks as crowds jeered and shouted.
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Hamburg
Cheshire
England
Wourteen
Sicily
Pfe
Herbert Ehrich
Brooklyn
Sheen
Lester Miller
Hartford
Conn
Helland
Lueneburg
Berlin
Augsburg
Taxi Driver Acquitted In Circuit Court Trial
William Caniford Jr a former taxi driver was found not guilty on a charge of reckless driving after a circuit court appeal hearing before Associate Justice Patrick M Schnawfer. State Trooper McElfish testified Caniford attempted to pass two vehicles at an intersection causing him to swerve to avoid a collision. Caniford testified he slowed near the intersection and denied trying to pass.
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William Caniford, Jr
Ine
Jusge
Patrick M. Schnawfer
McElfish
Camford
North Market Street
Mc Elfish
Aude
Cariford
Manuel M. Weinberg
AMG Frat
Tse Op Osnarighty Tate
Postal service suspended to Vatican City amid war caution
London reports the postal service to Vatican City was suspended as a precaution against potential German misuse. Officials call the action temporary though no reason is given beyond wartime security concerns.
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London
Vatican City
Status Unchanged on Generals MacArthur Camp Status
A report notes no change in the status of General Douglas MacArthur and the Southwestern Pacific command, with officials confirming there has been no new information about his condition or assignment. The briefing references ongoing uncertainty about leadership at the camp and related operations.
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Saul Toghaey
Douglas MacArthur
Pacific
Mander
New Guinea Solomons Area Sinkhole For Japs Says Nimitz
Admiral Nimitz describes the New Guinea and Solomon Islands theater as a sinkhole for Japan, citing Allied progress and Japanese losses. He stresses strategic shifts in the Pacific, noting Japanese efforts have been driven back at key points and suffered heavy merchant fleet losses.
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New Guinea-Solomons
Nimitz
First Fathers to Be Drafted as 1-A Standings debated
The piece notes a proposed bill affecting draft classifications 1-A and calls for all available single men and childless married men before drafting fathers. It reports Board One plans to summon additional fathers, with deferment requests high and new 18 year olds prioritized, amid uncertainty over the bill’s fate.
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House of Representatives
Registration Open For Red Cross Home Nursing Class
Red Cross offers a home nursing course starting Tuesday November 2 at Church Street School Building with Mrs. Sarah Bennet RON as instructor. Sessions run from seven to nine, twice weekly with attendees choosing meeting nights. The course aids women in caring for the sick at home and supports overwhelmed doctors and families.
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Red Cross
Church Street
Buvling
Sarah Bennet
Ron
Shortage of New Trucks Prompts ODT Concern
Washington October 28 Officials at the Office of Defense Transportation raised alarm over a shortage of new trucks. Despite War Production Board approval for higher civilian truck output in 1944, ODT estimated a six month wait for replacements unless strong measures are adopted.
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Washingten
Olhee
Defense Transportation
War Production Board
ODT
Air Forces report low equipment losses since 1942
United States Eighth Air Force, operating from bases in Britain since July 4, 1942, reports average equipment losses below five percent. A similar rate is cited for the Royal Air Force. Officials noted no losses on a recent mission against northern France, while a Schweinfurt inquiry revised enemy losses and confirmed several American aircraft losses.
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Washington
Eighth Air Force
Cheat Reitain
Leary
Stim- Fon
Royal Air Force
Stinson
France
Schweinfurt
Butter Margarine Row Splits Farm House Debate
The butter margarine dispute split the House Agriculture Committee today as lawmakers debated federal taxes and restrictions. Members questioned policy aims and possible impacts on meat markets, with a focus on how price controls and trade rules would affect farm operations and consumer costs.
Mailer veteran employee on leave at Elm Street home
Ira Ts. Mailier of the National Association is the oldest elder in his field at the bureau in Paris. Mar. Miller remains active in his duties but this week is on vacation, resting quietly at his Elm Street home.
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Ira Ts
Mailier
Izeris
Paris
Mar
Miler
Elm
Stroel
U S Troops Drive Deep Salient Into Enemy Lines
Allied forces push from the Volturno toward German positions across Italy. Fifth Army and Eighth Army gains widen the salient with advances near Capua and Riardo, as Germans resist on main approaches. Montreal To-Paris radio reports Canadian attack halted by enemy fire.
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Algiers
Haviscan
Berard L. Montgomery
Trgno
Eighth Army
Tarella Dal Sannio
Campobarso
Mafalda
Montefalvone
Tvrigno
Berlin
London
Reuters
Montefalcone
Tarella del Sannio
Montemilra
Castelmaura
Palata
Suydam
Kernia
Nadis
Cixty
Mark W. Clark
Volturno
Riarde
Raviscanina
Capua
Fifth Army
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Paris
Italy
New Invasion Being Planned
Stockholm reports a Svenska Dagbladet cor respondent says reports from Switzerland claim General Dwight D. Eisenhower plans amphibious operations against central Italy. A large Allied naval force concentrates off the west coast, with Corsica massing previously for an attack. Gaeta is mentioned as a invasion sector, with speculation of a Rome-Leghorn thrust.
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Stockholm
Svenska Dagblidet
Switzerland
D. Eisenhower
Italy
Fair
Corsica
Gaeta
Rome
Leghorns
Mussolini orders removal of living portraits in Italy
Benito Mussolini as head of the new puppet Fascist regime has ordered the removal of pictures of living personalities from public allies in Italy, the Trane vecan News Agency reported today.
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Benito Muussolini
Italy
Tranevecan
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