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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1944

Page

4

Civilians Turn On Germans In Vienna and Budapest

Archduke Robert of Austria said civilians in Vienna and Budapest clashed with German police and Gestapo troops amid rising unrest. Barricades formed in Budapest with street fighting against Germany’s forces, while Vienna saw killings and refugee shootings as German reinforcements moved in.

Vienna Budapest London Civilia Archduke Robert Austria Reich Hungary Hapsburg Robert Gyur Graz Robert Ley Klarentust Bencause Marburg

Arson Trial Postponed Due to Defense Illness

The arson trial of Richard Cecil Grove, 31, scheduled for Monday, has been postponed because of defense counsel illness. The case, tied to six arson charges over several fires, may proceed later this month as Grove remains jailed. Also heard were appeals on drunken driving and a pending larceny case as the docket clears.

Richard Cecil Grove Martin L. Ingram Grove George D. Mulligan John Red Carbaugh Carbaugh

Names Erased From Hood River War Memorial

Hood River Oregon December 1 The Hood River Post of the American Legion has erased the names of Americans of Japanese ancestry now serving in the U S Army from the county war memorial Commander Jess Edington said today Many of these soldiers are serving on overseas battlefronts the post reported.

Hood River Ore American Legion U.S. Army Ths Counury War Memorial Jess Edington the Post

Post Office To Have Banner Year

Postmaster Thomas M Simpson reports that the local post office had its highest November receipts on record at 30496.71 dollars, beating last year’s 25250.53. He predicts a banner 1944 with yearly totals likely to surpass 350000 dollars.

Thomas M. Simpson Simpson

Typhoon Test Strikes U S Pacific Fleet Carrier Bay Rescue

During the Philippines liberation opening a brutal typhoon battered ships including the U S S Natoma Bay. A medical officer performed an appendectomy on seaman Leo J Pagni amid rolling seas while Lt Comdr Quay A McCune oversaw the operation. Pagni recovered after surgery and regained consciousness.

U. S. Pacific Fleet Pearl Harbor Philippines U. S. S. Natoma Bay Leo J. Pagni Aviation Ordnanceman Cicero Natoma Bay Quay A. McCune Warren McCune Pagni

Blizzard Rages West Of Here

A blizzard with about 10 inches of snow blankets Garrett County west of Frostburg. The storm has lasted 48 hours, plowing crews work to clear icy roads while conditions east of Allegany remain clear. Temperatures linger near freezing with no relief until late tomorrow.

Garrett Coomty State Roads Commission Garrett Frostburg Allegany Garrett County Allogany Washington County J. A. Milley Keedysville

Hedden Announces Ward 3 Council Candidacy

Albert R. Hedden of 800 Kuhn Avenue announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for city councilman from Ward 3. A 42 year old Fairchild Corporation employee resident nine years, he is married with two sons in the Army and is the ward’s first candidate to declare.

Albert R. Redden Kuhn Avenue Hedden Fairchild Corporaion

Italian Students Clash With Monarchists on Via Dell Imavera

In Rome clashes erupted between Republican student groups and monarchists on Via Dell Imavera as they fought over a Monarchist flag, with Carabinieri quickly separating the combatants. A later review of new Italian troop units by Premier Ivanoe Bonomi passed with no disturbances. Meanwhile Madrid reports Ambassador Carlton J Stayves and Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Felix Lequerica signing a commercial air agreement allowing US use of Spanish airfields on routes to Europe and Africa.

Rome Via Dell Imavera Carabinieri Ivahoe Bonomi Wich Madrid Carlton J. Stayves Jose Felix Lequerica United States Europe Africa America

Have You Given A Gift For The Yank Who Gave

Hagerstonians lag in the nationwide drive to ensure every Yank in American hospitals receives a Christmas box. Closing December 10 to insure delivery, the campaign is a national American Legion project. In Maryland there are 14 hospitals with 400 patients each. boxes go to Newton D. Baker Hospital in Martinsburg for about 1700 patients. Gifts range from handcrafts to cigars, toiletries, socks, and shaving gear. label GI Joe or GI Jane for women in service. Deliver to Morris Frock Post on Antietam Street or via purchase source. surplus boxes go to Baltimore headquarters for redistribution to lagging districts.

Morris Frock Post Antietam Street Baltimore

Planning Check On Shop-Lifting

Two or more plain clothes city officers will patrol downtown stores today through the Christmas season to curb shop lifting. Captain William H. Peters announced the move at merchants’ request amid rising theft claims. Prosecutions will be pursued to the fullest extent.

William H. Peters Retailers Bureau

Chinese Forces Capture Key Burma Road Town

Chinese high command announced the capture of a town near the Burma road in China by Chinese forces aided by American liaison units and VG.8 warplanes of the 14th Air Force. The seizure leaves about 24 miles to reach Wanting at the border.

Chefang Chungking Chefang Burma Road China Chinese High Command China Training and Combat Command 14Th Air Force Burma

Doolittle Raiders Return Home From Soviet Internment

Five airmen from Lt Gen James H Doolittle s Tokyo raid who were forced down in the Russian Far East and interned in the Soviet Union have returned to the United States. The crew flew on a B 25 to Tokyo April 18 1942 and later landed in Russia. After a year internment they escaped possible further detention and were aided by the U S embassy led by Admiral William H Standley before surfacing in Penza Russia.

Washington James H. Doolittle Tokyo Russia United States Iit Russian China Soviet Union Faseline Vladivostok Afers William H. Standley Far East Penza

Sailor Provides Clue In Hollywood Apartment Brawl

Los Angeles December report says Antonio Icaza a Panamanian sailor and actor claims the brawl at a Hollywood apartment Aug 5 began when Tammy furious at Jon Hall's arm around Mrs Dorsey struck the actor with a house. Prosecution questions remain about who was intoxicated and who joined the melee.

Los Angeles Hollywood Jon Hall Antonio Icaza Tammy Hall Dorsey Big John Edwin Myers Allen Smiley Tenra Tony Sauley Jane Churchill Eddie Norris

Shark Attacked Boat. Sinking Skiff Reveals Shark Teeth

In Palm Beach Florida A P Moree recounted being torpedoed by a enraged shark while fishing for mackerel. He and a companion fled as the shark harassed their boat halving the shark with an oar and the vessel sank after the shark rammed the bow. Fishermen nearby rescued Moe gee and his companion before the shark removed a battle.

Beach Fla A. P. Moree Mores Maren Moegee

Mammoth Turnip Exhibited At Local Farm Show

Marshall F L Zeigler, prominent attorney and farm owner, delivered a 10 pound mammoth turnip to the Daily Mail office. The vegetable, described as perfect and firm, was among several large turnips displayed from a district known for fertile soil.

Marshall FL Zeigler Daily Mail Me “Eialer Joseph Minnich Lehman

Sharks Salvage Tales From Gambier Bay Survivors

San Francisco reports detail the Gambier Bay escort carrier battle damage off Samar. Survivors recount shark attacks on some crew in the water and others saved after hours afloat. Commander Walter V. R. Gainer corroborates accounts while doctors treated the wounded at sea.

San Francisco Philippines San Fran Y Gambier Bay Samar Noedom Scan Aro

Realty Market Sales Net $175000 For Week Endings

Real estate transfers total 175000 in the past week with numerous deeds recorded. Transactions include households on Mulberry avenue Laurelint and Woodlands areas, plus properties on Paper Mill Road Lakin Avenue and East avenue. Local lenders and trustees appear in transfers involving Willis Starcher and others.

Iheam Hostan VL Cearfoss Charles E. Grass Mulberry Avenue Laure Robert H. McCauley Alvin C. Deering Paper Mill Road Jona Syl Lanvale Street Cohen Brothers, Inc Ford J. Bryan Woodland War Robert F. Barrick Grayson J. Simmons Ringgold Scott H. Fisher Alice Elizabeth Stoner Howard P. Hartman Simon P. Becard Robert Longnecker Ewsville Susan S. Brill Lewis R. Brill Roy Polsgrove East Avenue Foto Thomas TH. Porter Joseph &. Coons Prospect and Frank

Supervisors To Name Registers In City Election Prep

City Board of Supervisors of Elections will meet Monday December 4 to name registrants in various precincts for the upcoming primary and election. Registration days follow January 8 and January 25 with revision March 1. Election day is March 27. Prospective candidates must file certificates with the City Clerk on the dates before the primary. fees noted.

Vito Cay Mayet City Comeilan

Fire Sweeps Barn At Charles Town

A fire destroyed a barn at Charles Town Jockey Club injuring several horses saved by prompt action. Authorities estimate extensive losses to race horse owners including Sullivan Farms and Washington Silver House. Firefighters extinguished the blaze swiftly and investigations continue.

Charles Town Thartes Town Jockey Club Alhiey Ho Gustin Epipment Washington Silver Spouse Washington Whentkin Mana Sullivan Farms

Rationing plan touches interior cafeteria policy

In Washington on December 2 a note outlines government action on rationing measures affecting interior cafeteria services. The report mentions project timelines and department involvement, with officials preparing for a forthcoming sequence of steps amid wartime constraints. The fragmentary text references policy aims and organizational roles without clear specifics.

Within 15 Miles Of Rhineland Factories

London reports American heavy bombers struck rail facilities in Coblenz and southern Germany from Italy. The synchronized daylight raid, first in two weeks due to weather, carried over 1000 tons of explosives and targeted Coblenz near Cologne, Saarbrucken, and the Rhine Moselle area, signaling Allied heavy air activity behind the western front.

London Cobbiens Rhine Berlin Italy Germany Coblenz

Reds Head For Plain Leading Toward Austria

Moscow reports Soviet Third Ukrainian army thrusts from the Mecsek mountains toward a plain near the Austrian border, with Pest evacuated and German reinforcements exhausted. Tolbukhin’s forces overran 100 towns as Berlin allies mobilize to defend Budapest from the Danube west bank.

Moscow Mecsek Budapest Austria Feodor I. ‘Tolhukhin Danube Pest Test Berlin Buda O Tolbukhins Dungariar Immsrat Pecs Klos Speka Iself Tolbukhin

Two Purchases Aid Bond Drive

Two purchases help advance a municipal bond drive as The Reptie Company and Waites Preanwing Corp participate. The report notes small but steady gains in bond sales, with officials optimistic about future fundraising milestones and community backing for public works projects.

Princess Samar CES Sat Pp DON Treasures Lost

A terse item notes a princess named Samar CES with dates missing, highlighting a donation or treasure reference. The fragment references two treas or trys and a cent sign, with unreadable context on location or actions. The readable bits hint at a royal or ceremonial note, but details remain unclear.

Princess Samar Ces

Allied Armies Push Near Rhineland Factories Amid German Resistance

U S Army forces press toward the Rhine border as Patton’s armor and Seventh Army units advance along the Saar and Lorraine fronts. They reach within striking distance of Saarbrucken and Haguenau while fighting heavy German counterattacks and stiff artillery fire near Inden and Colmar gaps.

Paris Roer River 3Rd Army Saar Merzig George S. Patton Saarlautern Doughbays Saarbrucken Seventh Army Lorraine Haguenau Strasbourg Rhine Worrr U. S Deighboys Colmar Inden Cologne First Army Courtney Hodges Inchen Dougshboys Jim Mehroney Geilenkirchen Daren Ronse Fehtine St William Simpson Emmy Linniel Sprand Roordert Flossdorf Tle Linn Gere Hoer Holland Avetor Owepn

Opium Smuggler Sentenced in Baltimore Case

An opium smuggler, linked to a Chinese American ship, has been sentenced to ten years in prison and fined 27000 dollars. The case involved federal authorities and was announced in Baltimore with details on associates and the value of illicit goods.

Baltimore Prisuy Amt Graero Pihat Steven Ahyntes

Fragmented OCR: Local Notice Contains Hidden Detail

A damaged OCR fragment lists unreadable words and stray letters, implying a local notice or notice of action. The readable segments hint at a public event or filing but lack clear names, places, dates, or action.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Here Albert R. Hedden France U. S. 9Th Air Force U. S. Army Air Force Yank Doolittle Reds Sailor Sharks Sersange Cate Wye Rhineland Mecsek Mountains Kraft Cheese and Koppers Co Fae Dror Roth Waites Preanwing Corp Patton Saar Valley
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