Twin German Cities Hit by RAF Night Attack
RAF bombers struck Mannheim and Ludwigshafen with heavy force in a night raid described as very great strength. The attack, part of a five day campaign, followed by daylight raids on southwest Germany as American bombers entered the region. German reports claimed 21 four engine bombers shot down. Allied losses included 35 planes.
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London
RAF
Mannheim
Ludwigshafen
Rhine
Berlin
Germany
Associated Press
France
Wuertemberg-Baden
U. S
Schweinfurt
Regensburg
North Africa
Europe
Mannheim-Ludswigshafen
Air Ministry
Manheim-Ludwigshaven
Reineland
Arfelds
Belgium
Channel
Wuuertemberg
Baden
Stuttgart
Wuertemberg
Switzerland
Ludwigshaven
Fota
Thirty eight men ordered by board to report for physicals
A list from local Draft Board One shows thirty eight white area men ordered to report for final examination and induction in Baltimore in the near future as part of the second September call. Deferments expired and were not renewed. group includes several local notables and volunteers, with a colored call expected later in September. The roster names many residents and professionals from Frederick and nearby towns.
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Baltimore
Aidche
Sergi
Austin L. Heffner
Frank H. Lewis
Elm Street
Dorsey F. Shipley
Frederick
Robert K. “Hance" Grove
Catoctin Country Club
Earl L. Gastley
Earl N. Haines
West Patrick Street
Charles Augustus Lawson
West Fifth Street
Richard Arthur Wenzel
East Second Street
William Russell Myers
John William Smith
John Douglas Lewis
Ninth Avenue
Brunswick
George William Devilbiss, Jr
East Sixth Street
Lewis Albert Rice
Clark Place
Marian Cromwell Talley
James Michael Copoulos
Frederik
All Volunteers
Oscar LeRoy Wise
East Third Street
Grayson Joseph Gross
Jefferson
Frank Hedses Lewis
Fairview Avenue
Richard Edgar Angleberger
Pennsylvania Avenue
Robert Meredith Nikirk
North Market Street
Norman Lewis Crouse
Jefferson Street
Merkle Edward Boost
Wisner Street
Austin Lewis Heffner
Earl Nelson Haines
Patrick Street
Dorsey Franklin Shipley
Washington Street
Charles Edgar Smith
Raymond Miller Hummer
Main Street
Walkersville
Joan Emanuel Biddinger
Franklin Thomas Hildebrand
East South Street
Robert Kenneth Grove
Maynard Vernon Lipps
Earl Levi Gastley
Lawrence Henry Walsh
East Patrick Street
Emmett Franklin Angleberger
Guy Roeskey Ramsburg
Robert Jewel Crowl
Terrace Avenue
Elvin Frank Starswall
Newa Imerly
Philip N Werking
William Rudolph Simons
C Street
Renice Luther Brubaker
John Elmer Adkins
Middletown
Wilbur Earl Nust
Thomas Jefferson Rickett
Albert Glen Smith
North Bentz Street
Waynesboro Record Herald Freezes Circulation
The Waynesboro Record Herald froze its circulation on September 6 noting no new civilian carriers agents or mail subscriptions will be accepted until they can replace present subscriptions which may be discontinued. The move does not affect military subscriptions and a price increase from three to four cents per single copy was announced.
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Waynesboro
Record Herald
Dance Well Attended at Frederick High School By AWVS
Between two and three hundred people attended the AWVS dance Saturday night at Frederick High School despite bad weather. It was believed more successful than the July dance. Novelty dancing drew interest and a Navy man sang. Punch and cookies were served throughout the evening.
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AWVS
the Frederick High School
Reconciliation Move Brings Greek Orthodox Church Nearer State
In Moscow on September 6 an official notification said Premier Joseph Stalin has approved convening a congress to elect a patriarch of the Greek Orthodox church and form the Holy Synod. The announcement followed a Kremlin meeting with Vyacheslav Molotov and Moscow Leningrad Kiev metropolitans, and was front-paged in Moscow papers, welcomed by churches across Russia.
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Moscow
Joseph Stalin
Holy Synod
Russia
Stalin
Vyacheslav Molotov
Leningrad
Kiev
Kremlin
Farmers receive surprise 1942 parity payments from AAA
U S checks described as parity payments arrived for Frederick County farmers, many surprised by the sums. Some received multiple checks up to 100 dollars, others up to 500. Officials could not total the county’s payments but noted last year’s AAA benefits ranged 300 000 to 400 000. Letters from Anthony Madden outlined eligibility and payment basis under corn and wheat programs for 1942, with 1943 payments to follow.
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Frederick County
AAA
Washington
Anthony M. Madden
Chier
Maryland Aaa
G O P Names Two Committees On Foreign Policy and more
The Republican post-war advisory council at Mackinac Island formed five temporary committees to draft general principles on foreign policy and international relations postal enterprise industry and employment. Senator Vandenberg of Michigan was named chairman of the foreign policy group, while Senator Taft of Ohio led the domestic program committee. Each panel has six members and they began immediate executive sessions after appointment.
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Mackinac Island
Mid
Russians Reach Three Miles From Donets Nazis Base
Soviet radio and Moscow midnight bulletin report Red Army within three miles of Stalino, key Donets Basin city. Axis withdrawal described along a 600 mile front from Sea of Azov to Smolensk as Russians claim heavy losses for Germany with 250 towns retaken and 8,000 Nazis slain. Russian advance also seizes Khutor-Mikhaylovsky south of Bryansk, gaining control of a major rail corridor north of Konotop.
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London
Ure Moloscow Radio
Stalino
Donets
Col Adreyy
Tuss
Moscow
Monitor
Sea of Azov
Smolensk
Red Army
Gan
Shee Meychek Lp Kaktober
Khutor-Mikhaylovsky
Bryans
Konotop
Soldiers Eye Front At Home
New York reports on thoughts of Allied soldiers returning from England. Robert McLean, president of Associated Press, says soldiers seek clear answers about postwar conditions and jobs, with questions about Joan Lewis and strikes. He notes unified Allied aims and smooth cooperation among commands.
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New York
Robert McLean
Associated Press
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
England
Joan L. Lewis
McLean
McLeas
Bigland
British Mint of Information
Marshall To Lead Entire Invasion Army
Washington reports Gen George C Marshall, Chief of Staff, will be named commander in chief of Allied forces in the European theater to direct any invasion from England. Eisenhower is the favored candidate, with Somervell also in contention, as preparations for cross channel operations advance.
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Washington
Evening Star
George C. Marshall
European
England
Marshall
the Star
Constantine Brown
Brehon Somervell
Star
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Mediterranean
Eisenhower
Army Officer William Colman Faces Court Martial at Selfridge
At Selfridge Field Michigan on September 6 Col William T Colman former commander faced a general court martial on seven articles of war. He pled innocent on all counts including fraudulently transferring eight personnel notably Lt Benson Ford grandson of Henry Ford to Selfridge. Other charges cover alleged assault aiming to harm Pvt William R McRae, misappropriation of government property, careless pistol discharge that wounded McRae, and taking a vacation lodge gift from a builder near Oscoda.
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Selfridge Field
Mich
William T. Colman
Benson Ford
Henry Ford
Ford
Armed Forces Induction Center
Detroit
Cal. Calman
William R. McRae
Cal
Calman
McRae
Oscoda
Nurses Aide Course Soon Enrolment Efforts Grow
Sufficient volunteers answered the call for Nurses Aide help for the Red Cross committee. Training will start in September with hopes for large enrollment. Applicants must register with the Red Cross or OCD this week. The course aims to free trained nurses for specialized work while aides handle routine tasks at Frederick City Hospital and other facilities. Mrs. R. A. River will teach. chairs are Mrs. Francis XII Staley and co-chairs Mrs. Frank D. Worthington and W Clinton McSherry. Several Frederick women have signed up, including one from Dickerson.
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Red Cross
OCD
Althore
Wee Leute Utoak
Lik Suroke
Frederick
Frederick Ci Hospital
Wur
Inex
R.A. River
Ron
Francis XII
Staley
Frank D. Worthington
Clinton McSherry
Dickerson
British And Canadians Cut Inland 10 Miles At Calabria
Allied reports say British and Canadian forces pushed 10 miles inland from the Calabrian coast toward Santa Stefano, taking 3000 prisoners and advancing near Banikava and Melito. Inland spearhead reached Aspramonic peaks. coastal front now over 40 miles held. Heavy bombers hit Viterbo area as further airfield raids occurred in southern Italy.
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North Africa
Send
Malian
Santa Stefano D'Aspremonte
Ban Kava
Tyrrhenian
Melito
Fonian
Sila
San Stefano
Reggio Calabria
Bagnara
Viterbo
Rome
Italy
Found Dead At Foot Of Stairs In Adamstown
Mrs Ella Virginia Whitter age 82 widow of John C Whitter of Adamstown died Sunday night at her home believed to be from a heart attack as she descended stairs. Survived by one daughter Mrs Davis. Body at 106 East Church street funeral Wednesday at 2 30 in Mount Olivet Cemetery Etchison and Son funeral directors.
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Doubs
Ella Virginia Whitter
John C. Whitter
Adamstown
Whittier
Whitter
Haram
America 3
Rice Smith
Trinity Evangelical and Reformed Church
Davis
East Church Street
Mount
Wide Sweeps Against Japs In China Area
Army air forces carried out wide sweeps in China targeting Japanese communications facilities and shipping. Bombers attacked freighters and attacked a chaser off Hongkong, disrupting the Hankow Canton railway and firing on targets along the upper Yangtze. Raiders returned safely after accounting for light anti aircraft fire.
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China
AWS
Pa—Ray
Clare L
Chenpasstydite
Roliuay
Pff
Hongkong
Hankow-Canton
Yaurgtze River
Churchill Receives Harvard Doctor of Laws Degree
Churchill accepted an honorary Doctorate of Laws from Harvard University, saying the price of greatness is responsibility and that the United States must engage in world problems to lead a civilized society. Harvard President Conant lauded Churchill as a historian and warrior whose tenacity and courage turned back tyranny.
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Cambridge
Mass
Prine Min Lister
Winston Churchill
United States
Harvard University
Hem
Europe
Churchill
Harvard
James Bryant Conant
Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill
Sanders Theater
Congregation Accepts Dr Traver's Resignation
The Evangelical Lutheran church congregation accepted Rev Dr Amos John Traver's resignation as pastor after the 11 o'clock service. A committee was formed to study calling a new pastor and details for securing a successor were approved. The group includes James Ho Falk and others. a resolutions committee was also named. The church plans a timber rights assessment on about 200 acres in Garrett county and will decide later on disposal. Payment of church property insurance will continue for another year.
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Amos John Traver
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Te Church
Canather
Traver
James Ho Falk
John L. Shaw
Earl E. Zeigler
Clarence A. Bussard
Frank W. Cole
Joan H. Lentz
Calvin E Scinidknecht
Charles F. Bowers
A. H. Harrington
Wiliam D. Zimmerman
Garrett County
Battle Plan Aims to Crush foe in Lae Salamaua Area
Allied forces in New Guinea push from Huon Gulf toward Lae and Salamaua, with Australians and Americans advancing inland after beachheads. The assault, largest naval and land operation in SW Pacific, included heavy air and sea bombardment, coastal defense neutralized, and landings driving Japanese forces back toward supply routes.
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Paville
Sept
Viteran Ralian
Douglas Mars Arthur
Lae-Salamaua
New Curia
Huon Gulf
Southwest Pacific
New Guinea
Ratine
Sin- Raua Plantation
Lae
Salamaua
Lar
Australia
Finschhafen
Salamau
Kila Ridge
Tambu Bay
Francisco River
Huknuk
Thomas Blatner
MacArthur
Daven
Craf
New Britain
Vila
Kahlil
Bougainville
Kolombangara
Jin
Solomon Islands
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Louise Morley
Christopher Morley
Jac Nalist
D A. Cochrane
Col. Colman
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DNB
Calabria
Maly
Daily War Bulletin
San Stefani
Maday
Eighth Army
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