Postwar Duty Urged by Thurmont High Principal at Lions
James Biehl principal of Thurmont High School urged Lions Club members not to withdraw after the war. He warned of a grim postwar Europe with millions unemployed and refugees, demanding continued US efforts and 10 percent more spending to help rebuild. Guests at the Francis Scott Key Hotel included Hamilton Derr and Elmer J. Thompson.
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Europe
America
James Biehl
Thurmont High School
Lions Due
Shelte
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Beni
Biehl
Germany
Iutromnginng
Riehl
Bieni
Mr. Bienl
Richard F. Simmons
G. Raymond Shipley
Hamilton Derr
B. Runkles
August Manuel
Elmer J. Thompson
Meat program denounced as bureaucratic stupidity
Kansas City Sept 2 The government meat program drew sharp criticism from 1 400 livestock producers from 24 states who gathered to back a rival plan to relax rules. Chris J Abbott of Hyannis Nebraska and Frank S Boice of Sonoita Arizona argued the industry has lost faith in the Administration. Boice as president of the American National Livestock Association urged flexible sliding ration point values to regulate demand and eliminate need for retail ceilings and slaughter quotas.
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Kansas City
Chris J Abbott
Hyannis
Neb
Frank S. Boice
Sonoita
Ariz
Abbott
Boston
Philadelphia
Boice
American National Livestock Association
Bolce
Orst
Weather Summary and Almanac Data
The facipialion reports 24 hour period ending this morning with none of a forecast precip. August total 4.53 inches to date, deficiency 1943 to Aug 1 minus 3.95 inches. Normal August 35 inches, actual August 1942 3.26 inches. Yesterday high 0 and last year 89. low -7 and last year 66. Sun rose 6:49 am tomorrow, moonset 10:27 pm. rivers condition listed as Mosocacy and Ceresville area.
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Ceresville
Potomac
Knerville
Three's A Family theme explores modern home life on stage
The Ephrons write a play about family life as Broadway scenes show babies appearing in scenes, helpers joining households, and couples grappling with formulas while doctors and fathers face drafts. The piece mirrors a rising birth rate and domestic shifts in a bustling domestic setting.
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Peetures
Henry Ephron
Iit
Allies launch major assault in continental Europe
The Allied forces begin a large invasion on the European continent led by the Eighth Army and Montgomery. Canadians fight alongside British veterans as the push aims to strike Hitler’s fortress Europe, with the United States now equal in skill and numbers. The operation signals a new phase in the war, potentially opening a southern Italy front and drawing Soviet pressure from the east.
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Carl Cranmer
Associated Press Foreign News Star
Europe
Greece
Britain
Adolf Hitler
el Alamein
Montgomery
Italy
United States
Hitler
Red Army
Ukraine
Stalin
Noth Asea
Sterry
Oysters Catches Reported Below Normal in Annapol
Annapolis reports first day oyster catches below normal as Department of Water Fishers notes low production. Prices for salt oysters listed at $150 with many sales at that level. Mayo Watermen’s League members express concerns over federal encroachment private oyster beds and political interference in oyster matters. Edwin Warkeld, league chair, cites Maryland producing about 25 percent of expected bay harvest.
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Annapol
Department of Thewater
Us Department
Edwin Warkeld
Mayo Watermen's League
Poole
Nee Dawson
League
Wart
Maryland
Invasion Unity and Strength of Allied Forces in North Africa
Allied forces in North Africa consolidate a seasoned army of Americans British and French, led by Eisenhower. The Tunisian campaign ended with heavy Axis losses and created a formidable force for the forthcoming invasion of southern Europe. The Fifth Army, now poised in Morocco, prepares for the next assault with battle tested units.
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Associated Press
Italy
Tunisia
Fifth Arn
Detdi Gel Aerow
Dieihyo
North
Africa
Morocco
Union Chapel Choir Presents Annual Concert
The Union Chapel Choir held its annual concert Thursday evening at Union Chapel Blue Bridge Summit. More than 800 attended, about 240 are white friends of the congregation. The program featured songs and dramatic readings reflecting chapel life.
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Union Chapel
Blue Bridge Summit
Liner Sails To Make Exchange Of Prisoners
The Gripsholm sails to meet a Japanese exchange ship and return about 1250 U S citizens held since Pearl Harbor. It carries 1330 Japanese civilians and supplies for American POWs, heads to Mormugao to meet Teia Maru with 1500 nationals from Western Hemisphere. Return list expected Oct 1. Stops Rio de Janeiro Montevideo Port Elizabeth for fuel and water.
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Washington
Jinars
Cripsholm
Japan
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Montevideo
Uruguay
Atlantic
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
Wye
Army
Navy
Red Cross
Only Walled City Quebec Stands in North America
Quebec is the sole walled city in North America with fortifications built about 150 years ago. The defenses cost an estimated 35000000 dollars. Puerto Rico area density is about 547 people per square mile.
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Quebec
North America
Puerto Rico
Oyster production recovery aims to return to peak levels
The report notes the bay area oyster output had averaged around 12 XLs annually over a 20 year span. The speaker emphasizes the current challenge is to restore oyster production to its former peak.
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Née
Bombers Destroy Lock Gates of Big Canal
British Hurricanes escorted by Typhoons destroyed the lock gates at Hansweert Canal to reopen Antwerp access. The raid damaged three barges and a 400 ton coastal vessel, with debris injuring a plane. three Hurricanes and one Typhoon were reported missing.
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London
Hansweert Canal
Holland
Tercc
Air Ministry
Antwerp
Navy Recruit Setup Visits Frederick for WAVES Seabees
A United States Recruiting Service representative will interview WAVES, Construction Battalion Seabees, Regular Navy and Naval Reserve applicants in Frederick starting Tuesday and continuing each Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The officer will be on the second floor of the Post Office building.
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NAVY
United States Recruiting Service
Frederick
Seabees
Naval Reserve
Flying Fortresses Bomb French Air Fields in 1943 Offensive
London reports that Flying Fortresses bombed air fields at Mardyck and Penin with heavy escort by P-47 Thunderbolts. The raid included Marsuder and RAF aircraft targeting Pas de Calais as part of a large air operation. four enemy planes were shot down by Fortress guns and Spitfires, with losses among both bombers and fighters.
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London
Mardyck
Penain
Jwar
U. S. Army
Air Ministry
Pas de Calais
Est
Af de Beeard
RAF
Dominion
Grea
Major Peace Move By Italy Is Rumored
London reports a fresh wave of rumors claiming a major Italian peace move is imminent. Allies and Axis may be playing a guessing game as Germans seek to learn Italy’s plans. Some say Vatican and Algiers broadcasts hint peace gestures in Rome Milan Turin.
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London
Axis
Italy
Churchill
Washington
Algiers
Rome
Milan
Turin
Badoglio
Legend Narrates Historic Eruption of Mount Rainier
An Indian legend recalls a colossal volcanic eruption at Mount Rainier in Washington. The tale links the mountain to ancient upheaval and warns of its fiery power.
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Mount Ranier, Wash
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