Allied 7th Army drives inland toward Toulon and Cannes
Rome reports enemy resistance in southern France weakening as U S 7th Army consolidates after Riviera landings. Casualties remain under 300 with about 7 000 German prisoners including a general and staff. Patch’s forces push through Maritime Alps valleys and extend 50 airline miles along the coast toward Toulon and Cannes as reports indicate a breakthrough.
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Rome
France
U.S
7Th Army
Riviera
Alexander M. Patch
Maritime Alps
Toulon
Cannes
Propose Moving Vets Memorial in Williamsport
Citizens in Williamsport have launched a movement to relocate the World War I memorial from a busy street center to a safer nearby park. Reading the names is hazardous due to traffic, and space on either side allows only one way traffic. Several meetings noted many descendants never saw their kin’s name read. A World War II memorial is planned, and both would share the park. Landscape artists advised. the town council has shown favorable consideration.
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Williamsport
Williamsport Park
Germans Burning Own East Prussian Towns
London reports retreating German forces are burning towns and villages along the East Prussian border to deny use to the advancing Russians. Moscow radio notes Red Army crossed into Germany, with Baltic states trapped Germans said to be evacuated. Soviet reports claim heavy German losses as Cherniakhovsky's forces defend from Siauliai to Cherniakhovsky's flank, amid a 200 mile frontline across northern Poland and Lithuania.
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London
Moscow
Red Army
Germany
German Comunique
Baltic States
Lake Peipus
Estonia
Tartu
Vilkaviskis
Lithuania
East Prussia
Cherniakhovsky
Siauliai
Wnazis
Ivan Bagramian
Poland
Suwalki Triangle
Niemen River
Bela Lugosi Faces Suit For Divorce
Los Angeles reports a divorce suit filed by actress Lillian Arch against film actor Bela Lugosi-Targosi alleging cruelty and seeking custody of their son Bela Jr. The couple, married 11 years, separated Tuesday.
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Los Angeles
Bela Targosi
Petrayer
Monster Roles
Lillian Arch
Miss Arch
Bela, Jr
Nazi lighter trap reported from France
London dispatch describes a new Nazi booby trap device in France using a cigarette lighter that detonates when the wheel is thumbed. The device demonstrates the ongoing German use of covert weaponry in occupied territories.
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London
France
Snyder Re elected Head of AFL Central Union
Robert B. Snyder Sr was reelected president of the Hagerstown Central Union of the AFL. H W Butler was elected vice president. Other officers named include Lester Lushbaugh as second vice president John H Geist as recording secretary Francis Webb as assistant S E Gray as treasurer L B Cave as sergeant at arms and trustees Clayton Miller J Weid erhold J C Rhodes with lay members Chester Hartle K W Johnson R Orcutt.
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Robert B. Snyder, Sr
Hagerstown Central Union
AFL
H W. W. Butler
Teamsters
Lester Lushbaugh
John H. Geist
Francis Webb
S. E. Gray
L. B. Cave
Chester Hartle
K. W. Johnson
R. Orcutt
Clayton Miller
J. Weiderhold
J. C. Rhodes
Horst Named Acting Head of Maryland Jaycees
Paul Horst of Hagerstown has become acting president of the Maryland Association of Junior Chamber of Commerce after Richard Bowlus of Frederick resigned to transfer to Florida. Bowlus cited his move as the reason for stepping down.
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Paul Horst
Hagerstown
Maryland Association Junior Chamber of Commerce
Richard
Bowlus
Fredrick
Florida
Frederick
Allied landings in Albania claim by Ankara radio
London a radio report said Allied forces had landed at Durazzo Albania's main Adriatic port but no confirmation emerged after more than ten hours. Tirana inland was bombed by Allied planes, while guerrillas and Tito's Yugoslav partisans continue against German forces.
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London
Ankara
Durazzo
Albania
Adriatic
Bulgaria
Tirana
Marshal Tito
Reds Not Tired With Germany So Near
MOSCOW Aug 18 A front line correspondent asked a Russian general if his troops were tired after marching to the East Prussian frontier He replied How can they be The German border is before us How can one feel tired under such circumstances
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Moscow
Roosevelt Aims New League To Enforce Peace
New York August 18 The Times reports President Roosevelt plans to send four proposed leagues of nations to the Senate and seek authority to enforce peace treaties. The plan envisions separating security from peace accords to speed a world court and security body before year’s end. The administration would enable demobilization and regulate enemy industries while retaining power for military action to enforce terms, signaling a shift from Wilsonian policy toward a structured postwar peace system.
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New York
Roosevelt
League of Nations
Senate
New York Times
Washington
World Security Organization
New League
the Times
World Court
Wilson
Former State Officer Wounded On Saipan
Capt James R Miller a former state police officer and well known here was seriously wounded on Saipan island while leading his men in a charge a 25 calibre Japanese bullet pierced his plaidder and intestines and partially paralyzed his body He is now a patient at the U S Naval hospital Bethesda Md
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James R. Miller
U. S. Marine Corps
Saipan Island
U. S. Naval Hospital
Bethesda
Three Badly Hurt In Auto Collision
Four persons were injured in a two car crash near Minitsbare with three seriously hurt. The injured are John H. Edwards of Gloucester North Carolina John A. Walker of Richmond Virginia and Mrs Elizabeth RB Ginrich of Washington all suspected of skull fractures and internal injuries State Trooper Bruce A Brachey is investigating and has withheld charges pending the injuries outcome of all involved.
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John H. Edwards
Gloucester
N. C
John A. Walker
Richmond
Elizabeth RB. Ginrich
Washington
Bruce A. Brachey
Walker
Supply drops aid Polish Patriot army in Warsaw siege
American and Allied bombers from southern Italy have been dropping weapons and ammunition to the Polish Patriot army led by Gen. Bor fighting German forces inside besieged Warsaw. Disclosure came today.
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Rome
Italy
Bor
Warsaw
Board Limits New Auto Tires in War Price Ration Move
Washington County War Price and Ration Board restricted new tire eligibility to cars that are laid up for lack of tires. Applications must undergo inspection at a designated OPA re inspection station, and new tires will not be certified if a month of wear remains in the old tire. About 1500 tire applications are on file.
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Washington County War Price and Ration Board
OPA
Buick Sedan Abandoned by Believedstolen Vehicle
A 1941 Buick sedan with Pennsylvania plates, thought to belong to a Philadelphia resident, was found abandoned in Fairview Mountain thickets about 300 feet off U S Route 40. Forsythe family notified Sheriff and state police. car veered off the highway and no road or path led away. Police expect theft and asked Pennsylvania authorities to check. the only items found were a few golf clubs.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Fairview Mountain
U. S. Rt. 40
Forsythe
Allied Air Armada Strikes To Prevent German Dunkerque
Allied bomber and fighter formations crossed the channel toward northern France to block a German Dunkerque escape on the Seine. German efforts to halt the retreat were met with losses as Allied air forces, including Polish and RAF Mustangs, shot down 16 fighters with one Allied loss. Meanwhile US Liberators targeted Roye and British Mosquitos bombed Mannheim, as Allied raids severely disrupted German retreat routes and damaged bridges along the Seine and Aisne rivers.
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London
France
Seine
U. S
Eighth Air Force
Paris
Nantes-Gassicourt
Fortune poll shows FDR to win over Dewey
Fortune Magazine reports Americans favor re election of President Roosevelt over Republican nominee Thomas E Dewey by 52.5 to 43.9 percent. The lead is 8.6 percent, up from 6.6 percent in July. Publics expectations: 72.4 percent foresee Roosevelt winning in November, 19.4 percent expect Dewey, 8.2 percent don’t know.
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Roosevelt
Thomas E. Dewey
Fortune Magazine
Fortune
Dewey
George St Fracas Ends in Fines for Two Residents
Oscar Smith and Harry Detrow of 700 George Street were fined $50 and costs each by Magistrate Harry E. Snyder in city court for assaulting Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Marks. Marks testified Smith struck him first. Mrs. Marks said Detrow struck her as she tried to separate them. Both defendants denied hitting anyone.
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Oscar Smith
Harry Detrow
George Street
Harry E. Snyder
Robert J. Marks
Marks
Smith
Ice shortage hits Cumberland as heat strains supply
In Cumberland Maryland two large ice producers report capacity, yet a heat wave and a refrigeration breakdown due to lack of repair services cause daily shortages. Ice dealers say they are sold out before noon on many days since early July.
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Cumberland
Local brothers in Hagerstown vow to war sacrifice
Letter from Corporal Glenn W. Jones at Alamogordo details the heavy casualties in the Dones family of Washington County. Jay Jones was killed in action in France on July 41. Kenneth, wounded, has returned to the front. Charles was seriously wounded in an English hospital. Kenneth returned to service after hospital stay. Glenn praises brothers who stayed in action. Continued on Page 5.
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Faras
Dones
Hagerstown
Washington County
Glenn W. Jones
Alamogordo
New Mexico
Jay
France
Charles
Kenneth
Cpl
Glenn
New Mexico Army Air Base
Slim
England
114Th Infantry
Local Boy Allan Powell Receives Raiders Commendation
Allan R. Powell aviation ordnanceman second class, son of Mrs. W. D. Powell of 227 North Mulberry Street, is singled out for a letter of commendation and the commendation ribbon for his role with Rankin's Night Raiders. The unit, led by Comm. Eugene P. Rankin, returned from the South Pacific after successful night shipping attacks against Japanese targets, flying black-painted Catalina flying boats and coordinating with PT boats over six months. They flew 777 sorties, dropped bombs, and rescued seven downed airmen amid heavy action.
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Allan R. Powell
W. D. Powell
North Mulberry Street
30 Second Kiss Caught on Duty in Hawaii
Pfc. Robert Bacon recalls a 30 second kiss he received from actress Frances Lanesford during a Hawaii tour with President Roosevelt's honor guard. He watched the president but the highlight was the brief moment with the visiting Hollywood star during a GI show.
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Bend
Ore
Roosevelts
Hawaii
Robert Bacon
Frances Lanesford
OPA Plans Survey of Clothing Makers in Baltimore Area
The Maryland Office of Price Administration enforcement division will survey $5 clothing manufacturers after price increases tied to the Labor Department cost of living index. The inquiry targets producers of men's underclothes playsuits raincoats and related garments in Baltimore and vicinity.
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OPA
Baltimore
Maryland
Office of Price Administration Enforcement Division
QOPA
Departent of
Labor
Author's Father Dies In Columbia South Carolina
The Rev. Ira C. Caldwell, father of Erskine Caldwell author of Tobacco Road, died at a Columbia hospital last night. He had resided for several years in Georgia.
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Columbia
S. C
Ira C. Caldwell
Erskine Caldwell
Grant of Absolute Divorce in Mish Court
Judge Joseph D. Mish grants Julia M. Forrest an absolute divorce from Wayne M. Forrest. Attorney Andrey Kemp appeared for the case, finalizing the settlement and dissolution of the marriage.
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Julia M. Forrest
Joseph D. Mish
Wayne M. Forrest
Andrey Kemp
Allied Expeditionary Force reports German stomach battalion
Aug 18 dispatch notes Americans engaging near Orleans face weak resistance from a German stomach battalion. The unit, composed of inferior soldiers with stomach ailments, was formed into a single unit due to special athletic requirements.
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Supreme Headquarters
Allied Expeditionary Force
Orleans
Northwest Wind Brings Relief
Washington county welcomes relief from an eight day heat wave as a cool northwest wind lowers temperatures from 95. Meteorologist J A Miller says shower chances are low for the next day or two with light rain only in spots. Farmers fear the drought, noting dwindling springs and stressed corn and fruit crops across the county.
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Washington County
Weather Bureau
J. A. Miller
Keedysville
Minnesota
Dakotas
Drought Costly To Farmers Of Ohio
The drought has cost Ohio farmers 49.5 million dollars in losses to corn soy beans and potato crops. Ohio State University rural economics reported extensive pasture damage and large acreages of new seedings of clover and alfalfa affected. The provisional estimates dated August 1 place corn damage at 40.009 million, beans at 3 million, and potatoes at 5.5 million.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State University
Department ‘of Rural Economics
Allies Reach General Accord on Germany Occupation
President Roosevelt said there is a general understanding among the Allies for the occupation of Germany after victory. He noted no detailed plans but affirmed cooperation with Russia and Britain, and that progress is ongoing despite uncertainties about timing and methods.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Germany
Russia
Britain
Mad Nazi Leader Honored By Hitler
London reports a Berlin broadcast stating Adolf Hitler awarded the oak leaves to the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross to Col. Andreas von Arlbrock who refused surrender of troops trained at the St Malo fortress in Brittany.
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London
Berlin
Adolf I Hiner
Andreas von Albrock
Nia
St. Malo
Brittany
Allied Forces Tighten Grip Near Paris In War Rapidly
American tanks push toward Paris as patrols cross the Falaise Argentan gap. British and Canadian forces seal a trap on the German 7th Army while Crerar praises his troops and Eisenhower signals ongoing offensive advances in France.
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London
Paris
Chartres
George S. Patton
France
Bernard L. Montgomery
7Th Army
Caen
Falaise-Argentan
H. D. G. Crerar
1St Army
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Exline Will Is Probated Today
The will of Harry F. Exline Hancock hardware merchant who died earlier in the week was probated this morning by the Orphans' Court. The estate is valued around 25000 dollars with specific bequests to his wife and daughter. One third of the residue goes to his wife and the remainder to his daughter Betty E Heller who also receives the home on Higgs street Hancock. Executors are brother Lynn F Exline and son-in-law Allan F Heller.
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Harry F. Exline
Hancock Hardware
Sepurt
Betging E. Heller
Higksstreet
Hancock
Lynn FE
County Soldier on FDR Honor Guard
Cpl. Raymond R. Wallard of Hagera town Route 2 was chosen for a guard of honor as President Roosevelt inspected military establishments in Hawaii. In a July 30 letter he describes the President saying he wanted to convey a personal message from home, noting a large parade staged in honor of the Commander in Chief.
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Cpl
Raymond R. Wallard
J. F. Wallard
Hageratown
Roosevelt
Hawaii
Cpl Wollard
Wounded Veteran Taken to Hospital After Incident
Roy Amos Milter, a Pittsburgh ex-sailor wounded in action, was removed to a hospital last evening from 0% West Franklin Street in an ambulance. Officials described the injury as not serious despite the initial concern. The item also references court actions including a divorce case involving Inger and Charice Wu.
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Roy Amos Milter
Pitteburgh
Franklin Street
Hincan How
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Bela Lugosi
Snyder
AFL Central Union
F.D.R
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Saipan
I Normandy
Gerald Haddon
Chicago
States
Buick
Poll of Fortune
Allen R. Powell
Famous Night Raiders
FDR
Hitler
Frough
Sarah
Serait
Inger
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