Russians Reply to Curzon Line Fracture Deepens Polish Rift
Moscow rejects the Curzon Line as a Soviet frontier while urging negotiations on border terms. The Soviet statement blames Polish actions for the breach and notes Poland’s evasion of recognizing the Curzon Line. It hints at possible talks only with a reconstituted Polish government, with Polish emigre leaders in London maintaining wartime positions.
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Stalino
Nikolai
Poland
Russia
Goebbels
Viscount Curzon
Moscow
Curzon Line
Tass
Soviet Union
London
Marian Kukiel
Red Cross
Kazimierz Sosnkowski
Polish Patriots Broadcast From Moscow Attacks London Exile Govt
The Union of Polish Patriots in the USSR issued Polish language broadcasts from Moscow last night denouncing the London exile government. It criticized Mikolajczyk under Sosnkowski for evasive statements and noted Polish foreign minister Tadeusz Romer, once Moscow ambassador, as a key figure while others in the exile cabinet faced Moscow ire over stance on prewar territorial losses.
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Union of
U.S.S.R
Moscow
London
Mikolajczyk
Stanislaw Mikolajczky
Sosnkowski
Tadeusz Romer
Legion Rally Set For Thursday At Legion Home
Legion and Auxiliary members from Western Maryland district plan a joint rally at the Legion Home on Thursday January 20 at 3 p.m. Joseph A Cantrel and other state Legion leaders will speak, with refreshments and dancing to follow until 1 a.m. Attendees will include officials from Washington Frederick and Carroll counties posts and units.
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Morris Frock
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion and Auxiliary
Western Maryland
Legion
Joseph A. Cantrel
Chevy Thase
Maryland Veterans Commission
Herbert CG
Blake
Baltimore
Department of Maryland of the Legion
Invasion Plans Well Advanced Says Eisenhower
Reports from Washington and Algiers indicate Allied leaders and U S officials credit Eisenhower with advanced invasion planning. The War Department notes he spent days in Washington meeting with President Roosevelt and General Marshall while Churchill’s meeting location remains undisclosed. Dispatches say De Gaulle and Thar Caurenit tat discussed French forces’ role in Europe’s next assaults.
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Germany
United Kingdom
Anl
United States War Department
Washington
Eisenhower
Roosevelt
George C. Marshall
U. S
Churchill
Mediterranean
Algiers
Dairy Calf Club To Meet January 19
The Washington county 4 H Dairy Calf Club will meet on Wednesday evening January 19 to draft rules and by laws and plan activities for 1944. Assistant County Agent Vernon Holter said members will cooperate on a club constitution and discuss proposals at the County Agent's office meeting. The group will also view a film on 4 H club work prepared by the USDA.
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Washington County
Vernon Holter
Holter
United States Department of Agriculture
Keefe to Address Farmers at Washington County Farm Bureau
Frank B. Keefe congressman from Wisconsin will headline the Washington County Farm Bureau annual meeting at the Mason Temple on Thursday January 27. Maryland senator J Glenn Beall will speak after the business meeting and banquet while R F Weagley and C J Wise will attend with Paul Ystrum from the University of Maryland. The 1944 officer election and committee reports will be on the agenda with the 10 30 a m start and a noon banquet before the afternoon talks by Keefe, a noted expert on agricultural issues.
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Frank B. Keefe
Congress
Wisconsin
Washington County Farm Bureau
Masonic Temple
J. Glenn Beall
Maryland
Baltimore
Sen
Keefe
Washington
America
Address on Prime Rural Matters for Farmers Leaders
An address focusing on matters of prime importance to local farmers and rural leaders outlines policy priorities, anticipated challenges, and cooperative strategies. The remarks emphasize agricultural resilience, access to markets, and sustainable farming practices for regional communities.
San Juan Quake Wrecks City and Stuns Nation
A massive earthquake devastated San Juan destroying modern and old buildings including city hall and the 19th century cathedral. Up to 13,000 injured with Mendoza hospital overwhelmed as authorities convert schools to relief centers. Argentina receives rapid aid. 500000 pesos raised in 24 hours. entertainment venues closed in mourning.
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Paice 1
Hospital of
Mendoza
San Juan
Chile
Argentina
Curtiss Wins 1908 Endurance Flight Prize
Glenn Curtiss secures a prize in 1908 by achieving the first endurance flight. He stays aloft in the June Bug for one minute and 43 seconds, marking a milestone in early aviation records.
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Glenn Curtiss
Six Fliers Die In Bomber Crash Near Elkins West Virginia
An eight hour search recovered four bodies after a four engined Army bomber crashed on Rich mountain during a blizzard between Wymer and Harman. One survivor, a fractured leg, was found leaning against a tree. Troopers and soldiers combed drifts for two other crew members as five ambulances transported the wounded and dead from Tampa listed casualties.
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Elkins
W. Va
Rich Mountain
West Virginia
Wymer
Harman
Elkins Army Maneuver Headquarters
Jay Rowe
James Burley Carr
Rowe
Ben Pennington
Snyder
Harry Harman
Maneuver Headquarters
Tampa
Fla
Macvill Field
William R. Sablotny
Hobart
Ind
Nolan FE
Guttery
New Braunfels
Texas
Kenneth A. Johnson
Chicago
Ill
Melvin M. Feilman
Canton
Ohio
Joseph P. Matthew, Jr
Los Angeles
Calif
George H. Gossert
Carmel
Indiana
Steff
Harry C. Smith
Reading
Fire Insurance Rates Seen in Hagerstown
The fire department in Hagerstown shows improvement due to training at the University of Maryland. Investigators report the old Table Works fire failed to activate its sprinkler as hoses connected to a 6 inch main drew water, while main upgrades and prior rate reductions contrast with possible future rate increases.
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Hagerstown
School For Firemen
University of Maryland
Hagerstown Table Works
Elizabeth Street
Ridge Avenue
Conferences Continued in Pittsburgh Over Sitdown Strike
Faced with a War Labor Board order to end a 13 day sitdown strike and resume work at once, negotiations for 350 meter teachers and a recent Philadelphia Co. division employee continued with company officials in Pittsburgh tonight.
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Pittsburgh
War Labor Board
Philadelphia Co
Warn motorists as highways slick in storm
The text notes slick highways at night and tomorrow with many minor collisions on Saturday night and yesterday. Only one serious accident was reported. Buses are operating, though eastbound buses were delayed on Sideling Hill due to three tractor trailers skidding across the highway. Eastern Shore Maryland saw 2 inches of snow in Salisbury with a low of 21. Railroads report snow not delaying main operations, but slowing switch yards.
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Sideling Hill Mountain
Maryland
Salisbury
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