Aerial Blitz Continues On German Targets By Allies
Allied air forces sustained heavy bomber activity over Germany with 64 bombers plus escorts failing to return from Oschersleben Bernburg Rostock and Arnimswalde. Bombing concentrated on Aachen and rail links while fresh waves moved toward southern Germany. Swedish reports note 126 German planes lost and a portion shot down on the ground by American fighters.
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Reich
Nurnberg Reich
Air Ministry
Aachen
Germany
Belgium
France
The
Britain
Italy
Berlin
Frankfurt
Enna
English Channel
Europe
Rhine Valley
Hannover
Oschersleben
Bernburg
Rostock
Arnimswalde
Stettin
U. S
Sweden
Eighth Air Force
Denmark
Bornholm Island
Baltic Sea
Many War Vets Seek Pensions
War veterans pursue pensions as processing of service connected and aggravated disability claims continues. Agencies note initial releases and rescissions affected claim numbers, with discharged veterans urged to file eligible claims and a future wave of reevaluation expected after wartime surges ease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armed Services
American Legion
Department
Veterans Administration
The
Red Cross
Deadline Near On Filing Time For Hagerstown Taxes
Hagerstown and Washington county residents face the April 15 deadline to file both 1944 estimated income and 1943 state income tax returns. A. H. Mumma, deputy in charge, reported steady local business at the internal revenue office, with state tax deputies noting a modest March rise. The short state form aids small earners, while higher incomes require longer forms. Deputies expect a dense final day and will operate 9 to 12 on April 15, with court house hours 9 to 4 today through Friday for convenience.
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Hagerstown
Washington County
A. H. Mumma
Internal Revenue Office
Incene
Muni
Court House
Motorist Is Held Result Of Crash
Cecil Shank aged 36 of 440 block Mitchell avenue was arrested last night by Patrolmen Walford and M Smith on a charge of operating an automobile while under the influence following a collision at Salem and Mitchell avenues. His car struck a tree at the intersection and then damaged a stone wall in front of the Keefer property near the service man's discharge location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar
Cecil Shank
Mitchell Avenue
Walford and
M. Smith
Salem
Mitchell Avenues
Shank
D E. Keefer
Delay Action On Mayor Request To Suspend Lights
The Board of Street Commissioners delayed action on two requests by Mayor Richard H. Sweeney to suspend traffic lights in Public Square from about 12:15 a.m. to later morning, citing low after midnight traffic and potential savings. Other intersections would stay on 24 hours. Councilman J. G. Hellane urged improved safety for Washington Square traffic as several accidents occurred at wide intersections. The board will study feasibility and consider better warning signs.
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Board of Street Commissioners
Richard H. Sweeney
Public Square
Sweeney
J. G. Hellane
Trafic
Washington Square
Italy's King To Step Down When Rome Is Taken
The king announced he will withdraw from public affairs and transfer power to his son the Prince of Piedmont as Allied troops enter Rome. He praised Italy's wartime unity, cited cooperation with the United Nations, and vowed the move would foster national unity and heal wounds.
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Italy
Pietro Badoglio
Italan
United Nations
Prince of
Piedmont
Rome
Berlin Admits Crimea Setback and Soviet Victories
Berlin acknowledges a setback around Kowel in old Poland and southeast of Ostrov as Soviet advances push the front from the Crimea toward the old Czech border. The Moscow bulletin claims German losses in a costly thrust while noting Romanian and Ukrainian operations breaching Axis lines and Kerch harbor seizure by a new amphibious army led by Yerententko.
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Kowel
Old Poland
Ostrov
Crimea
Skala
Dnestr
Moscow
Buczacz
Buchach
Tarnopol
Ivan
Koney
Romania
Pascani
Prut River
Cristesti
Pas¢ani
Plesti
Iasi
Thrce
Konev
Carpathian
Tasi
Bucharest
Gregory K. Zhukov
Tiraspol
Red Army
Andrei I. Yerentenko
Stalingrad
Kerch
Can
Kellogg's All-Bran praised as gentle relief for constipation
An unsolicited reader letter from Thomas Lewis of Saint Petersburg, Florida, credits Kellogg's All-Bran with three years of regularity after trying many laxatives. Scientists cite lack of cellulosic elements as a cause, and the letter urges regular use with milk, fruit, and water, noting genuine All-Bran is made in Battle Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lewis
Fourth Avenue
St. Petersburg
Fla
Nature
Kellogg’s
Kellogg's Allbran
Kellogg's
Battle Creek
Soldier Training and Leave Recap in Commonwealth Area
The bulletin notes 40 towns overrun by forces westward for 16latives in Clearspring and mentions Btry D SAA Bn AW at Camp Butner North Carolina. Kenneth Francis Davis S2/c of Williamsport completed recruit training at Sampson New York yesterday and is granted leave. upon return he may qualify for petty officer rating.
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Panam
Panama Way
Butner
N.C
Sampson
N. Y
Thurmont Soldier Fatally Hurt in Florida Explosion
Thurmont resident Raymond I. Pryor, 24, died in a Fort Blanding hospital from injuries after an explosion during maneuvers two weeks earlier. Funeral services were planned for Thurmont this afternoon. Surviving sister is Mrs. Helen E. Kuhn of Edgemont. Parents arrived last Wednesday and spoke with him. he remained conscious despite losing an arm and a leg and receiving thirteen blood transfusions. Army surgeons had held some hope for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond I. Pryor
Samuel P. Pryor
Thurmont
Fort Blanding
Fla
Helen E. Kuhn
Edgemont
Cadet Training Path and Easter Visit Reported
The article notes the AF Training Command scheme for cadet progression with options for college study or pre flight center training. It mentions Easter visit by Earl W. Bachtell to Smithsburg with family after a Bermuda trip and lists transfers and furloughs for several service members including Clarence T. Shenebeck and Elmer R. Mullen returning to Camp Bunner after a 10 day leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He AF
Earl W. Bachtell
Edward L. Bachtell
Smithsburg
Bermuda
Elmer R. Mullen
Camp Bunner
N. C
Nellie Mullen
Emma Cunningham
Stomach Ulcer Concerns Prompt Fat-Free Diet Advice
Modern day Jack Spratte avoids fat due to stomach distress including ulcer pains indigestion gas heartburn and burning sensations. The notice promotes Udge Uden Tablets at 25 cents a bar with a double‑your‑money‑back offer if the first dose fails, redeemable at Cauffman Cut Rate and Drug Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Sprait
Jack Spratte
Cauffman
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Howard's
Baltimore &T
Rogers Jewelry Co
House of Blue White Diamonds
Washington &T
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Inc
Pennsylvania Ave
Hugh C. Grafton
Coca-Cola
Coke
Kenneth Francis Davis
Williamsport
Clarence T. Shenebeck
Greet Lakes
Norfolk
Shockey’s
Caskey
Caskey Baking Co
Rand’s
West
Washington St
ARROW
Musey & Evans
Washington Street
People's Store
W. Wash. St
Aso Smo
W. T. Grant Co
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