Yank Tanks Reach Paris Environs In Fast Advance
Allied forces push through a broad 70 mile arc toward Paris with Patton’s tanks near Chartres and Rambouillet while Germans claim scattered resistance. Allies appear to maintain three spearheads toward the Seine from Dreux to Argentan, edging toward the capital.
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Preme
Patton
Paris
Anathon
Chartres
Etampes
St. Calaise
Associated Press
Edward D. Ball
Dreux
Orleans
St. Arnoult
Versailles
Rambouillet
DNB
Berlin
Transocean
Argentan-Falaise Bay
Laigie
Gace
Seine
Argentan
Laigle
Drepux
Allied drive seals German retreat from Falaise pocket
Allied forces push eastward along the Normandy coast toward Le Havre and the Seine as German escape efforts toward the Seine and Falaise falter. Bombers and fighters sweep the region while sixze bridges west of the Seine are hit to block retreat.
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Argentan
Falaise
Normandy
la Havre
Seine
Falaise Bay
R River
Riste River
O Conor Urges States Preserve Rights in Federal Balance
Governor O'Connor told Salisbury Rotary Club that forces in the nation threaten the balance of authority between states and the federal government. He warned against those who misinterpret democracy and seek to erode state sovereignty dating back to 1787.
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Salisbury
O'Connor
Peace Bid Thrown Out By Bulgaria
Premier Ivan Bagrianov told an extraordinary Bulgarian Parliament session that the government rejects a peace bid and will remove jail obstacles to the peoples love for peace. He said the majority of Bulgarians did not want to interfere in a large conflict between great powers. The report notes Bulgaria’s wartime position and pressure from Soviet Russia and German forces within Bulgaria.
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London
Ivan Bagrianov
Bulgaria
Russia
Balkan
Seventh Army Closing In On Toulon Cannes
Allied forces push along the southern coast of France as beachheads extend toward Toulon and Cannes. Reports place inland progress around Aix-En-Provence and Marseille while air forces divert to Balkan targets. Port-Cros fort battles aid inland advance. Toulon defense reportedly breached. Durazzo broadcast claimed with unconfirmed Allied landings.
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Rhone Valley
Aix-En-Provence
Marseille
France
Balkan
Hyeres Islands
Port-Cros
la Napoule
Cannes
Gulf of Napoule
Toulon
BBC
London
Durazzo
Albania
Balkans
Tire rationing board tightens auto tire rules
The ration board warns drastic action to conserve tires as the August quota is exhausted and September likely smaller than any prior month. Of 1500 applications on file, over 500 were filed before July 1 with no complaints since, suggesting many cars still use worn tires. Nineteen of 120 OPA inspection stations in Washington county become re inspection stations. motorists must get applications approved there before Ration Board approval. Re inspection stations include Ludwig Tire Service and many others across the area.
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Tion
Baltimore
OPA
Washington County
Ration Office
Ration Board
Ludwig Tire Service
O. 2
Bohman
Poffenberger Tire Co
Connor's Tire
Reichard’s
Goodyear
Domenic Tire Co
Powers
Hancock
B. F
Healer In Ill Health After Snakebite At Service
Stone Creek Va August 18 Equal Blackburn a member of the Stone Creek Holiness Faith Healers sect is in serious condition at his home after a snakebite at a private service where snakes were handled Healers urge members to pray Rev Johnny Hensley 30 died in Tennessee from a similar bite at services The sect plans its largest final demonstration at Sycamore Grove on Sunday August 27 with a second faith act involving strychnine by Rev Badly Shelves
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Stone Creek
Blackburn
Johnny Hensley
LaFollette
Tenn
Sycamore Grove
Badly Shelves
Rai Speck named Director of Speakers Bureau
New York August 18 The Appointment of Rep. Robert Rai speck of Georgia as Director of the Speakers Bureau of the Democratic National Committee for the Presidential campaign was announced by DNC Chairman Robert Hannegan yesterday Morgenthau Returns Treasury Secretary Morgenthau returns to his office after a London and Normandy trip noting invasion currency use in France as highly satisfactory The report mentions France and invasion currency specifics and notes the land area as 47 510 000 square miles
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New York
Rep
Robert Raispeck
D-Ga
Democratic National Committee
Robert B. Hannegan
Morgenthau
Washington
Treasury
London
Normandy Battle Front
France
Refuses To Rent To Argentina Consul
Baltimore, Aug. 18. No rupture of relations expected though a Baltimore landlord declined to rent to Carlos A. Quiros, Argentine consul. The agent, S. M. Whiteley of Baltimore Life Building, denied the space, saying he did not think they wanted to rent to him because Argentina does not cooperate with the United States.
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Baltimore
Whiteley
Pete
Quiros
Cold Winter Forecast From 1944 Almanack
The Gruber Hagers annual almanack predicts a cold winter with frost in mid October on the 17th to 19th, followed by a cold spell. November looks unsettled with fair frost and windy days, and December mostly cold with light snow showers. Uncertain beyond December 11 1944 as the 1945 Almanack is not yet published.
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Gruber Hagers
Gruber
Elks Gather For 3 Day Convention in Salisbury Maryland
Members of 14 Elks lodges in Maryland, Delaware and the District of Columbia arrived in Salisbury for a three day convention. The program includes a business session, election of district officers, and presentation of a scholarship and a meritorious service award. Parades and frills are absent this year.
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Salisbury
Elks
Maryland
Delaware
District of Columbia
Maya Ball Game Echoes Ancient Sports Legacy
Centuries ago Maya peoples played a ball game resembling basketball, suggesting advanced athletic and ritual traditions. Researchers note court sites and artifacts indicating organized play, teamwork and competitive scoring within city states across Mesoamerica, highlighting cultural significance and sport history.
Germans Admit Normandy Lost
London reports Berlin radio conceding the Normandy battle as lost and predicting large-scale German withdrawals in France. Voelkischer Beobachter says the situation changed since June, with a plan for a revolution in armament production aiming to alter the war’s whole course and restore operational freedom.
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London
Normandy
Berlin Radio Today
France
Max Krull
DNB
Transocean
Adolf Hitler
Voelkischer Beobachter
Ens
West
Beobachter
Thespaper
Germany
Larceny Reports In Sharpsburg And Hagerstown
A larceny of $20 from a money bag at Leonard Jamison’s store on Route 1 Sharpsburg is under sheriff investigation with Deputy Bruce Spickler questioning a young suspect. In Hagerstown Route 3 Mrs. Pierce Alexander reports a stolen billfold containing $7 and a diamond ring to city police.
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Leonard Jamison
Sharpsburg
Route 1
Bruce Spickler
Pierce Alexander
Hagerstown
Automatic Valve For High Altitude Has Been Developed
TORONTO. Aug. 18. A new demand valve to supply oxygen for high altitude combat has been developed by the clinical investigation unit of the HCA F and aeronautical engineers. The device delivers oxygen when the airman breathes in and stops when he breathes out, with regulation via a diaphragm and metal bellows to adjust oxygen mix as altitude rises.
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Toronto
Aeronautical Engineers
Air Force
This Is Winning A Vote The Hard Way
LEWISTON Idaho Aug 18 When Glen Taylor who would be U S Senate or Idaho Democrats spoke to a farmer he found him haying. The farmer urged Taylor to talk politics while forking hay. Taylor kept at it until the load ended and the farmer declared Taylor capable and said every senator should know haying.
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Lewston
Idaho
Glen Taylor
U. S. Senate
Taylor
Farm accident leaves man without eye at hospital
Frank Heinemann of near Clear Spring was kicked by a colt on Tuesday evening. He sustained severe injuries and doctors at Washington County Hospital removed his eye after they had thoroughly examined the case.
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Frank Heinemann
Clearspring
Washington County Hospital
World Peace Agency Could Be Set Before End of War
Secretary Hull said a United Nations security conference may be held this fall. Talks between Russia Britain and the United States at Dumbarton Oaks may address whether the new world body is formed by treaty or legislation. The plan is to establish a mechanism for international dispute settlement first, with long term borders and territorial issues addressed later.
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Washington
Europe
Hull
Russia
Britain
United States
Dumbarton Oaks
Association of Nations
Parii
Truck Applications Open as Light Trucks Restocked
The Office of Defense Transportation resumed accepting applications for new light motor trucks for essential civilian use. The Hagerstown district office will screen carefully to rapidly dispose of the limited stock. Applications may be approved locally and then sent to Washington for final review upon proof of in stock status, make, serial number, and an uncleared government exemption permit.
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Office of Defense Transportation
Hagertown
Edward R. Gisburne
DDT Bere
Washington
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Delaitre de Tassigny
Alexander Patch
Tth Army
Adm
H. K. Hewitt
Gordon Saville
Argentina
R. M. Hays & Bros., Inc
RAND
West Washington St
Reich
See
Chance For Peace Agency
United Nations
THE
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Baltimore City
Lawrence C. Card
Summit Avenue
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