Lingayen Gulf Forts Under Heavy Assault
Lingayen Gulf fortifications faced intense bombardment as American transports and warships moved toward Luzon. Japanese and Allied reports described carrier air attacks, shore bombardments, and the tightening push toward Manila with McCain and Nimitz coordinating carrier strikes from the Pacific.
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Lingayen Gulf
Tokyo Radio
Luzon
Philippines
Ipenila
Tokyo
Federal Communications Commission
Lingayen
Manila
Gulf
Comei
Mindoro
Chester W. Nimitz
John S. McCain
Luzon Island
Formosa
San Fernando
Bauang
Damortis
Japs Land Forces To Counter Yank Landing In China
Chinese high command reports Japanese forces landed fresh troops on the coast of northern Fujien province to block any American beachhead on the China mainland. Japanese troops landed December 26 and seized Saipu, about 70 miles northeast of Fuochow, with a Chinese counterattack on January 3 causing an enemy withdrawal eastward.
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Chungking
Fukien
Asiatic
Saipu
Fuochow
China
Indo-China
Hankow
Hangchow Bay
Policeman Foils Burglary in Routine Rescue
Phoenix January 8 A police officer George Wilson nabbed a burglar who began sawing through a window screen. The arrest happened during a routine call underscoring the officer’s daily effectiveness and vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix, Ariz
George Wilson
George
Wipe Out Fair Debt Profits Show Clean Balance
The 1944 Frederick Fair profits totaled 39,041.31 dollars, enough to wipe out a first mortgage of 7,000 dollars and temporary loans of 1,004.50 dollars, the Fair Association announced.
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Frederick
The
Fair Association
S-Sgt Miller Killed In Action In Germany
S-Sgt Chester A. Miller, once listed missing, was reported killed in action on December 16 in Germany. He served 16 years in the U S Army. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. J C Miller and two sisters. brother Roy also served and died. Prewar, he attended Winter Street School.
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Chester A. Miller
War Department
Germany
J. C. Miller
George Street
Miller
United States Army
Roy Miller
Phyllis Miller
Pauline Mechling
Winter Street
Draft boards order exams for 2 C and 2 A men
Local draft boards issued orders for pre induction physicals for men classified 2 C farm workers aged 18 to 26. In Baltimore later this month those who pass will enter the induction pool. Several hundred 2 A men aged 26 to 37 not engaged in war production will also be sent for examinations.
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Baltimore
Wounded in Action Pfc Robert Garver
War Department report to Mr and Mrs Earle Garver of 293 Frederick street says Pfc Robert Jack Garver was wounded in Luxembourg on December 23. He enlisted in 1944, went overseas in August, and served as chief bazooka man. He earned the Infantry Combat Badge on November 26 for exemplary action in France. He is Hagestown High School class of 1943 and was attending the University of Maryland when he enlisted.
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War Department
Earle Garver
Frederick Street
Robert
Jack) Garver
Luxembourg
Pfc
Garver
France
Hagerstown High
University of Maryland
Ice covers Western Maryland highways amid snowfall
Western Maryland reports a solid ice sheet from Garrett county westward as 40 state roads cindering crews operate. Showers and sleet followed a four inch Sunday snowfall across four counties. The Blue Ridge Transportation Company and Western Maryland Railroad indicate on schedule and on time, with minor yard shifting issues due to slick surfaces.
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Maryland
Garrett County
Sixth District
State Roads Commission
Blue Ridge Transportation Company
Hagerstown
Western Maryland Railroad
Two Priests and Publisher Implicated in Carol Plot
In Detroit on January 8, two Romanian Orthodox priests and a Romanian publisher received prison terms in a Federal case about their alleged scheme to register as agents of exiled King Carol of Romania. They intended to bring Carol to the United States and restore him to the throne.
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Detroit
Carol of Romania
United States
Sharpsburg Firemen To Give Playground
Sharpsburg volunteers plan a summer playground for local children. The Sharpsburg Volunteer Fire Department organized last year and has already bought a truck and built a fire house. The playground committee is Elmer Koontz chairman with M How ell Davis and Theodore Hebb.
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Sharpsburg
Young Bandits in Seattle Return Missing Pistol
Police report three about ten year old boys found with a missing pistol. Officer Millett notes the trend of younger suspects. The kids claim a pair of five year olds gave them the gun and will name the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
W. S. Millett
Millett
Smithsburg Sgt Wilbur Sigler Receives DFC
The War department announces the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Tech Sergeant Wilbur R. Sigler of Smithsburg.
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Wilbur Sigler
Smithsburg
War Department
Tech
Wilbur R. Sigler
Nazi Garrison In Budapest Holds Its Own
London reports German high command says its counteroffensive northwest of Budapest gained up to 25 miles and the Budapest garrison still holds. Soviet broadcasts claim Esztergom retreat halted German losses heavy and 12 counterattacks in Budapest as Russians push to widen Danube front.
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London
Budapest
Berlin
Baranov
Sandomierz
Warsaw
Krakow
Danube
Esztergom
Moscow
Buda
Roosevelt Seeks Moratorium On Sherman Act For Insurance
President Roosevelt supports a moratorium on Sherman Act enforcement for the insurance industry until March 1 1946 excluding boycotts coercion or intimidation The White House released letters between Roosevelt and Senator Radcliffe noting the aim to allow readjustment after a Supreme Court ruling that insurance is in commerce The administration rejects federal regulation of insurance while affirming no conflict with state regulation or exemptions from antitrust laws.
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Washington, Jan
Roosevelt
White House
Radcliffe
D-Md
O'Mahoney
D-Wye
Supreme Court
Bittle
You Can Help By Doing These You Can Help By Doing These
The Office of War Information urges citizens in week 161 of the war to aid the war effort. Pinch hit as a Red Cross nurse's aide to field one of 10,000 nurses needed, file 1944 tax declarations by January 15, donate blood to meet this week’s quota for wounded in Europe and the Pacific, fill 11,000 merchant vessel positions as mates engineers and seamen trainees, and have tires recapped as January quotas are reduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Office of War Information
Red Cross
Europe
Pacific
Washington county breaks war bond records in Sixth Loan Drive
Washington county shattered its war bond records by surpassing its overall quota and exceeding the top in the E bond series. The total bonds sold reached 3,514,503.50 dollars, with EB bonds totaling 915,050 dollars against a 3850,000 quota. Chairman John D. Hollyday credited broad citizen support and expressed thanks to all contributors.
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Washington County
John D. Hollyday
Hollyday
Fridinger to Seek Ward 2 City Council Nomination
Harry T. Fridinger, former Ward 2 councilman 1937 to 1941, announces he will file for the Democratic nomination for Ward 2 City Council. He pledges annual performance disclosures and ward focus if elected, noting his prior record and commitment to informing citizens about city operations. (Continued on Page 2)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry T. Fridinger
Fridinger
Hagerstown
Ministers Told Church Can Help Solve Delinquency Problem Here
Judge Harvey M. Miller of the Juvenile Court urged the Washington County Ministerial Association to expand the church role in curbing juvenile delinquency. He recommended opening church property daily, expanding scouting and club activities, improved recreational facilities, junior choirs, and supervised events to provide a better environment for youth. He acknowledged possible opposition but pressed for a stronger church presence to offset bad home environments.
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Harvey M. Miller
Juvenile Court Today
Washington County Ministerial Association
M.C.A
Miller
Williamsport Gunner Ivan Holland Receives Oak Leaf Cluster
Ivan J. Holland of Williamsport tail gunner on the B 17 Blythe Spirit has been awarded an Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal at an Eighth Air Force base in England. The citation praises meritorious achievement on heavy bombardment missions over Continental Europe and notes his courage coolness and skill reflecting credit on the Armed Forces.
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Ivan J. Holland
Williamsport
Blythe Spirit
Eighth Air Force
England
Europe
Sgt
Holland
United States
Sgt. Holland
Fay Holland
Army Air Forces
Hagerstown
Kingman, Ariz
Purple Heart and Oak Leaf Awarded to Sgt Edelman
Sgt Asher S Edelman son of Mr and Mrs Asher Edelman 43 Broadway receives the Purple Heart and Oak Leaf Cluster for wounds sustained in Normandy with Patton's 26th Division He was treated in England for trench foot and reports he is recovering well in a hospital note from his letter home
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Asher S. Edelman
Asher Edelman
Broadway
Edelman
Normandy
Patton
England
100-Pound Shoat Maimed By Dogs
A 100-pound shoat on Charles Pappa’s farm at Death Curve was attacked by two dogs, one described as large police. The animal was so badly maimed it had to be killed. Pappa heard squeals from the yard, found torn flesh on the pig, and the dogs fled toward a neighboring farm.
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Charles Pappa
Pappa
Husband of Local Woman Now Captain
Capt. Philip A. Strickler, recently promoted, becomes company commander of Company A, 398th Infantry. His wife, living with her parents at 603 Maryland Avenue, reports the promotion from France where Strickler has served since February 1941. Native of Woodstock, Virginia, he is linked to S/ Sgt. Harry L. Snyder, missing in action December 4, who served in Strickler's company.
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Alexander Vraciu
Navy
South Pacific
Navy Department
East Chicago
Ind
Indiana University
Philip A. Strickler
398Th
W. E. Irwin
Logan Baker
Maryland Avenue
Strickler
France
Woodstock
Set
Harry L. Snyder
Third Of Belgian Bulge Nipped Off
Allied forces hold the initiative after a German drive in Belgium failed to gain strategic advantage. Field Marshal Montgomery in a press conference praised American valor and said Von Rundstedt must have used all reserves. American Second and Third Armored Divisions cut the north German supply line from Vielsalm to Roche as we move forward.
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21St Army Group
Jan
Belgium
Bernard L. Montgomery
von Rundstedt
Montgomery
Vielsalm
Roche
Sees Record Tax Receipts Today
Taxpayers crowd the county treasurer's office despite bad weather as the first day receipts likely set a county record. John G. Ocker and pharmacist Roy Eakle are among early payments while state and county bills were mailed Saturday. Taxpayers may save a 5 percent discount by paying this month.
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Hugh K. Troxell
John G. Ocker
Roy Eakle
War Jobs in Year 1944 Report From Hagerstown USES
The Hagerstown United States Employment Service report for 1944 shows 906 referred to essential war production jobs, with 5096 employed and 5810 rejected due to disabilities and poor work records. Sixty five percent of referrals were women. The office serviced 530 World War II veterans, placing 370 in war production and 166 unable to resume permanent work due to disabilities. Many veterans sought vocational training or further education in late 1944.
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Hagerstown
United States Employment Service
Refugees Arrive in Istanbul En Route to Palestine
Six hundred and three Jewish refugees arrived in Istanbul today from Romania as they travel toward Palestine. The delayed arrival underscores postwar migration patterns and ongoing relief efforts for displaced Jews seeking new homes.
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Istanbul
Romania
Palestine
Two Supply Roads Cut in Belgian Bulge Advance
Paris dateline reports the western third of the Belgian bulge narrowed as one supply road was cut in three places and Flamierge fell two miles south, with German panzer divisions under pressure near the toe of the sock. American and Allied units battled reinforcements and counterattacks around Alsace and along the Rhine front as rivers and canals shaped a tense winter offensive.
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Paris
Jan
Flamierge
Alsace
Rhine
Strasbourg
Colmar
Witternheim
Friesenheim
Rhine-Rhone
Maas
Meuse
Venlo
Supreme Headquarters
Antwerp
Geertruidenberg
Sevrenne Pass
Alsace Plain
U. S. 7Th Army
Maryland to Get Big Sum for Highway Work
Maryland stands to receive 4,791,532 from the first 500 million of the federally authorized 1.5 billion highway program. Congress must appropriate the funds, with 100 million available immediately for surveys and rights of way. The rest awaits war emergency end or further authorization, with Maryland’s split including about 1,830,936 for highway systems, 1,170,515 for feeder roads, and 1,790,081 for urban highways.
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Washington
Maryland
Federal Works Agency
Congress
Nylon hose return could be delayed by 3.5 months
The Postwar Planning Committee of the National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers urged producers to delay shipping nylons for 3 1/2 months after production starts. They recommend building a stockpile of 3,000,000 dozen pairs and imposing a 30 day retailer waiting period before sales begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers
Window Washer Hurt Doing Chores After Work
Levi Anderson arrived home after a busy day and helped with household tasks. A few minutes later he was rushed to the hospital with cuts on his hands from washing a window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Levi Anderson
Actress Leslie Brooks Weds Don Shay in Beverly Hills
Hollywood reports actress Leslie Brooks aged 22 and actor Don ald Anthony Shay 24 honeymooning in Palm Springs after their Beverly Hills wedding conducted by Judge Charles J. Griffin. Brooks was a photographer's model. Shay recently discharged after illness and served 24 months in the South Pacific.
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Hollywood
Leslie Brooks
Donald Anthony Shay
Palm Springs
Charles J. Griffin
Beverly Hills
Miss Brooks
Shay
South Pacific
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U. S
Associated Press
MacArthur
Douglas MacArthur
Mindoro Island
Palaun
Pacific Headquarters
Pearl Harbor
Formose
Ryukyus
Sgt. Miller
Robert Garver
Bataan
Philippine
Lingayan Gulf
Lingayan
Sulu Sea
W. M
Carol
Ivan Holland
Oak Leaf Cluster
Big Gun
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