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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1944

Page

5

Germans Battle Desperately To Hold Florence

Allied dispatches report Eighth Army making slow progress toward Florence as five German divisions mount a last stand defense. German forces use parachute, panzer grenadier units, tiger tanks, and road booby traps while counterattacks fail to dislodge advancing troops. Britons and South Africans secure crossings and towns near the Greve river as Mount Scalari positions are held.

Rome Eighth Army Florence Lily 20Th Panzer Grenadiers Third Highway Two Highth Army San Michele Eighth la Romola San Andrea Greve Mount Scalari San Marino

Fish And Clark Face Acid Primary Test

Two of Congress most colorful figures seek renomination today. In New Yorks 29th District Rep Hamilton Fish faces a strong challenge from Augustus W Bennet of Newburgh while Missouri Senator Bennett Clark runs against Roy McKittrick the state attorney general who campaigns as a pro Roosevelt candidate attacking Clarks prewar foreign policy. Clark has Truman as a supporter in his bid for reelection.

Associated Press Congress Hamilton Fish New York Bennett Clark Missouri Fish Augustus W. Bennet Newburgh Guy Thomas E. Dewey Wendell L. Willkie Clark Roy McKittrick Senate Harry S. Truman

Deaths listed in Hancock and Hagerstown notices

Obituaries and memorials for Harrison Munson of Peace Eye Hancock County aged 9 with extensive family in Michigan and Ohio. Harry Elmer Lushbaugh of 312 Liberty Street Hagerstown aged 77. A K Coffman funeral home to conduct services. memorial verses for David H. Wilson and Leroy Baker with family tributes and adv notices.

Harrison Munson Peaceey Hancock Joshua Rebecca Smith Munson Edward L Roy W. Munson Carl Martinsburg Henry Michigan Ethel Harrison Traverse City Mich Clay Munson Roy Mt. Olivet Church W. Dewitt Dickey John Bernard Cemtery Harry Elmer Lushbaugh Hagerstown Liberty Street Hiram Anna (Ridenour) Lushbaugh St. Paul's France Clarence E. Bryan Seattle Grace Corsi Anna Spielman James Blocker Harrisburg Lily Lushbaugh A. K

Card of Thanks for Martha J. Miller and Marty Lumm

The family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy and kindness during the illness and death of Martha J. Miller and wife and mother Marty Lumm. Gratitude for floral tributes and use of cars. Adv. L. Lumm and Children.

Martha J. Miller Marty Lumm L. Lumm

New German Rocket Planes Of Great Speed Make Appearance

London reports the German rocket propelled fighter the ME 163 has appeared with superb speed. Allied fliers say seven were met and could not be caught, underscoring potential if produced in numbers. Col. Alvin P. Tacon Jr says his Mustang formations encountered five, with two eluding attempts to close.

London Berlin U. S. Air Force Germany U. S Sea 15Th Air Forces Alvin P. Tacon, Jr Mobile Ala

Pvt Richardson Killed In Italy

The War Department reports Pvt Paul Richardson 34 of Hagerstown was killed in action in Italy in early February after being previously listed as missing. Inducted April 1943, he worked for Western Maryland Railway and had four brothers serving abroad. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Marshall L Richardson of Sharpsburg and leaves a wife Margaret and son Paul Jr. plus siblings in Maryland Connecticut Ohio and Sharpsburg.

War Department Pvt Paul #. Richardson Hagerstown Italy Richardson Western Maryland Railway Southwest Pacific England Ohio Marshall L. Richardson Sharpsburg Margaret E. Richardson Paul, Jr Charles Gossard Cora E. Richardson Norman Grable Plainfield Conn Charles Mills Williamsport

Newsreel Cameraman Fatally Wounded at Sebang Bombardment

Colombo August 1 A E Aubury a 56 year old Gaumont British newsreel cameraman was fatally wounded by Japanese gunfire while filming the July 25 bombardment of Sebang naval base from a British destroyer superstructure He died an hour after the attack and was buried at sea with full honors No other fatalities occurred in the action.

Colombo Ceylon A. E. Aubury Gaumont Sebang Aubury

Resolution Honoring John W. Munson Death Hagerstown

The City Council of Hagerstown Maryland passes a memorial resolution for John W Munson inspector of plumbing whose death ends his public service. It notes his long, faithful life, steadfast honesty, and credit to the city, with condolences to his family and minutes to record the tribute. Passed July 27 1944.

John W. Munson Hagerstown Maryland Lfe Magerstown John W. Mungon

RAF Raids Target Robot Bomb Depots in France

British heavy bombers stepped up strikes last evening and tonight against robot supply depots and launching sites in northern France. Lancasters and Halifaxes attacked depots near Reims and in Pas de Calais while raids continued on platforms used to launch flying bombs. English skies saw intermittent drops. Four RAF planes were lost in the day and night operations.

London France Reims Pas de Calais England RAF

Yanks Sweep Southern Guam Advance Near Agana

American troops and Marines push through southern Guam and the capital Agana, forcing Japanese fighters into a northern pocket. On Tinian, remnants hold a small rear pocket as Admiral Nimitz says the worst is over on Guam. Front solidifies from Agana bay to Pago bay with naval shelling and air strikes.

Pacific Fleet Pearl Harbor Guam Agana Tinian Chester W Nimitz O ‘Nimitz Agana Bay Pago Bay

Treat Yourself To The Best In Water Bracelets

A festival event at St James Brethren Church lawn in St James Maryland invites attendees to view water bracelets on Thursday August 3 with a rain date of August 4. Advance tickets or information unavailable.

Saum's Jonathan St. Adv St. James Brethren Church St. James

Nazis May Have Silent Robots

London reports say minister Herbert Morrison hinted Germany may have silent bombs or actionless robots. He noted earlier that bombs vary and some noise may be inaudible. Flying bombs hit a church and a three story building, causing deaths and injuries as daylight raids continued.

London England Herbert Stanley Morrison Home Security Commons Morrison Vichy Radio

Manager Mel Ott Sidelined By Ankle Sprain

New York August 1 Mel Ott manager of the Giants and league home run leader with 22 was hurt sprinting to first base in a win over the Reds. He may be out two weeks as X rays would be taken to check for fractures.

New York Mel Ott New York Giants Cincinnati Reds Ott Francis Sweeney

Naval air crewman earns wings at Jacksonville command

Mechanic-gunner Aviation Machinist's Mate Bill DeVault of Hagerstown Maryland received the wings of silver and gold this week at Naval Air Operational Training Command in Jacksonville. He enlisted June 30, 1943, trained at Great Lakes and Chicago, then to Jacksonville for aircrewman training, finishing in May 1944. He is 19, the son of Mrs. Julia DeVault, and now moves to an operations squadron for a frontline assignment. In England USSTAF Air Service Command depot reports Sergeant Roger M Zimmerman, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Zimmerman of 827 Mulberry Ave, promoted to Staff Sergeant after induction at Camp Lee in 1942 and nine months in the U.S. prior to clerical work at personnel HQ.

U. & Naval Air Station Jacksonville Fla Bill DeVault Hagerstown Naval Naval Air Operational Training Command Afr de Vault Navy Naval Training Station Great Lakes Chicago Bluejacket DeVault Julia DeVault Hamilton Boulevard Usstaf Air Service Command England Roger M. Zimmerman Arthur B. Zimmerman Mulberry Avenue Air Service Command Zimmerman Army Camp Lee

Four County Names In List Of Wounded

Four Washington countians were listed among 37 Marylanders wounded in action, War Department release. Wounded in the European zone: Pvt. Daniel A. Mentzer of 597 Salem Avenue, Pte. Phillip Miller of 626 Salem Avenue, and Pfc. George W. Snoke of Route 5 Hagerstown. Pfc. Wallace T. Minnich of 439 Elizapeth Street, Hagerstown, wounded in the Mediterranean area.

Washington War Department Daniel A. Mentzer Mary Mentzer Salem Avenue Phillip Miller Robert Sipes George W. Snoke Charles Snoke Hagerstown Wallace T. Minnich Nellie E. Minnich Elizapeth Street Mediterranean

Wounded Faulders Son News From Boonsboro France

Robert B. Faulders, son of Benjamin Faulders of Boonsboro Route, seriously wounded on July 4 in France and hospitalized. his father has been advised.

Robert B. Faulders Benjamin Faulders Boonsboro Route France

Wounded in New Guinea Son Notified to Linebaugh Family

Mr and Mrs R L Linebaugh of Frederick Road were informed by the War Department that their son Robert was seriously wounded in New Guinea on July 13. The notice confirms his status and location in the war zone.

New Guinea R. L. Linebaugh SGC Frederick Road War Department Robert

Watermelons and Melons and Meats Ad

Ice cold watermelons and fancy cantaloupes offered along with home cured meats of all kinds. Located 3 miles south on Sharpsburg Pike. Advance notice by W. G. Turner.

Sharpsburg Pike W. G. Turner

Also Mentioned on This Page

Internal Revenue Bureau Saum’s Columbia College South Potomac Street South Haven Hale Haven Hilly Belle Rochester Smithsburg Keystone 1 Servings & Loan Assn North Jonathan SL Mayflower Cab Fish and Clark Memoriam David H. Wilson Altho Margaret. Knight Leroy Snubbie) Baker Julia Baker Adv I. & Kraiss Funeral Home N. Potomac St Photie D. A. Stickell & Sons West Baltimore Street Hagerstown, Ma Pvt. Richardson Paul Richardson Clyde R. Stouffer Signature Auto Furniture Hagerstown Industrial Loan Jonathan St Earl Neikirk Central Garage Summit Ave Gardenhour Bros Washington Co Yingling Auto Sales & Service Pontiac GMC Frederick Street Yanks Fleigh Motor Co Oak Hill Avenue Community Finance Service Orporat Earles Dept. Store Britain Philathea Class Wash. Sq SAUM Jonathan Si General Ins Agey Dealers In Sound Insurance Profaasioner Arta Blin Arthur Detrow Mer Goodyear Balto Lecuat Str Washington Co. Hospital Green Lantern North Potomac Street Hagerstown Lumber Company Wilhelm Thumma Motor Co Man Hagerstown Laundry, Inc Franklin Street Public Square East Washington Street Potomac Street Potomac Avenue Prospect Avenue West Washington St Potomac St Prospect Ave Ernest W. Miller Seed and Grocery C. Voyn Miller George D. Hicks Jos. C. Snyder Walter C. Young Newman Packing House Roxy Restaurant Consumers Credit Service Consumers Credit Service, Inc Public Squares Reichard John L. Reichard Fannie G. Reichard J. C. Annan Cus Tomers Reichard’s West Antietam Street
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