Roosevelt Churchill Pact Maps 1943 War Plans
Roosevelt and Churchill map a 1943 war plan in Casablanca with Stalin Chiang Kai-shek and Giraud De Gaulle, aiming for unconditional surrender and maximum aid to Russia and China. The conference at a seaside hotel near Casablanca conducted secret talks lasting 11 days, outlining theater by theater invasions and unified Allied effort.
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Soviet
Russia
Africa
Italy
Japan
New Guinea
Roosevelt
Churchill
Anis
Actis
Giraud
de Gaulle
Stalin
Chiang Kai Shek
China
U. S
Britain
Casablanca
Unfir
EC. S
Cairo
Moscow
Atlantic
Harry Hopkins
Tunisia
Chief Gunning for Fire Hazards Warns Property Owners
Police Chief William H. Peterson announced a citywide survey and warned that warrants would be issued within 24 hours for exterior fire hazards. He cited piles of paper and flammable rubbish near buildings as urgent dangers and said the officer troops would pursue remedies.
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William H. Peterson
Peters
Eleven Charged By Federal Jury In Gas Ration Book Case
A federal grand jury in Baltimore indicted eleven Hagerstown area residents for illegal traffic in gasoline ration books. Three youths allegedly stole books and inventory from the War Price and Rationing Board on North Locust street. Eight filling station operators were charged with accepting or transferring books and gas without coupons. The cases involve multiple dates in 1942 and substantial amounts of gasoline diverted. An audit was ordered to determine total losses and prosecutions were expected in Pennsylvania. Assistant U.S. Attorney K. Thomas Erengam presented the indictments.
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Baltimore
Hagerstown Area
Ration Board
North Locust Street
John Anthony Mitchell
Joseph Harley Clingerman
James Junior Hines
War Price and Rationing Board
Clingerman
Hines
Guy E. Grigith
John Harlan Rutherford
Elias L. Smith
Richard D. Eichelberger
Kadile R. Betz
William Clinton Coss
Merle Barlup
Lawrence Lee Sheffer
Pennsylvania
K. Thomas Erengam
United States Attorney
New Ruling on Bulk Gasoline Exchange Issued
Chief Clerk Thomas Bittle announced a state directive allowing immediate relief for bulk gasoline buyers, dealers, and suppliers where old bulk coupons have not been exchanged. The rule permits transfers to consumers and between dealers with a receipt in place of new bulk coupons, valid until February 5, with the transferee to deliver new coupons within days.
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Thomas Bittle
State Office
New York
Victory Book Drive Lagging Across Washington County
The Victory Book Campaign in Washington County moves slowly as collection centers report modest turnout. Chairman 5 C Willis urges early donations before the February 8 deadline, noting many people intend to give but postpone. Boxes are in neighborhood stores schools and the Public Library with scouts ready to collect books by request.
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Washington County
5. C. Willis
Varios
Boy Scout
Girl Scout
Reds Claim Major Stalingrad Victory In Soviet Bulletin
Soviet radio monitor reports a monumental Stalingrad victory with two separated enemy groups totaling about 22,000 men doomed for liquidation within days. The bulletin lists 28,000 captured and massive Axis losses, while recounting fronts from Voronezh to Armavir and the reopening of rail routes to Salsk Tatsinskaya and Povorina. Generals Rokossovsky and Malinin are named as operation commanders amid German warnings of continuing stalemate.
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Stalingrad
Voronezh
Don
Armavir
Caucasus
Rostov
Red Army
Salsk
Tatsinskaya
Povorina
Konstantin K. Rokossovsky
Malinin
Berlin
Ludwig Sertorius
Local Prices Paid by Producers on Wheat and Live Stock
The notice lists farm prices paid to producers for wheat at mill and at farm, butter, onions, bacon, potatoes, chickens, turkeys, hogs, and hay. It includes ranges and per unit values such as wheat around 2.02, butter per case, and live weights for turkeys and chickens, reflecting regional agricultural market quotes.
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Kline Reoenevala
Large Bank Barn Wrecked By Blaze
Large bank barn on Guy C. Ridgelys Halfway district farm was destroyed by fire on Monday afternoon with the loss of hay barley and implements. The blaze started from a grass fire reaching fodder and then the barn. Williamsport volunteers and nearby workers saved adjoining property and the home. water was pumped from four cisterns. Insurance covers the loss.
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Guy C. Ridgely
Halfway
Williamsport Fremen
Ridgely
French Chiefs In Agreement On North Africa Accord
Reports from London say the French national committee and De Gaulle plan continued exchanges of views and ambassador exchanges. Giraud would head North African administration while Catroux serves as De Gaulle’s representative. both want unity to free France. Darlan’s offer to resign is noted as unused.
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London
de Gaulle
National Council
Giraud
Georges Catroux
Syria
Roosevelt
France
North
Africa
Jean Darlan
Alles
Marcel Pey- Touton
Alferia
United State Department
Dwight Eisenhower
Algeria
Vichy
Argentina
Robert Murphy
United States
French North Africa
Peyrouton
Motorists Accused Result Of Mishap
Harry Eshelman Weber of Hagerstown Route 4 was charged with operating while under the influence after a collision on the Lestersburg pike near the Paramount road intersection around 9 30 last night. State Trooper J J Coady said Weber’s car struck a National Motor Freight truck operated by Owen Hendrickson of Elm Street. No injuries were reported.
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Harry Eshelman Weber
Hagerstown
Lestersburg Pike
Paramount Road
J. J. Coady
Weber
National Motor Freight
Owen Hendrickson
Elm Street
Triesler Named Vice-Chairman for Lincoln Day Dinner
Triesler was named vice-chairman of a committee of the Men's Republican Club to plan the Lincoln Day dinner on February 12. A committee will choose a banquet site and the speaker. Washington report notes Roosevelt’s war conference context with Casa Blanca reference.
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Triesler
Henry C. Triesler
Republican Club
Lemon Juice Recipe Promises Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief
A home remedy article touts mixing Ku-Ex Compound with water and lemon juice to relieve rheumatic, neuritis, and related pains within 48 hours. It claims a money back guarantee if symptoms persist and promotes stores selling Ex Compound.
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Roturt
Jace
Ru-Ex
Cauffman
City to Buy Raid Sirens for Hagerstown
Mayor and Council authorize three 125 decibel air raid warning devices to be installed at Western Maryland shops Moller Organa Works and Victor Products on Frederick Street with automatic operation from police headquarters. Sirens cost about 425 dollars each and will be audible across most areas, while existing sites atop city hall and Hagerstown High School remain.
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Western Maryland
Moller Organa Works
Victor Products Corporation
Frederick Street
Hagerstown
City Hall
Hagerstown High School
Fairchild
Roosevelt
Africa
General Assembly
Birthday Ball Tickets Selling Night of Dance
Tickets for the Birthday Ball are selling fast as committees collect funds. A cabaret style setup will place tables along the auditorium sides and ends. Franklin Court is centrally accessible, promising a large crowd. The event starts at 10 p.m. with dancing at 10:30 p.m. Howard Gale and his orchestra provide music and novelty numbers. Tickets cost $1.10 per couple and are available at 308 Second National Bank building or at the door. A nurse will be sent to New York City as soon as a suitable two week training period under Sister Kenny can be found for infantile paralysis treatment.
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Franklin Court
Howard Gale
Second National Haak
New York City
Sister Kenny
Sis
China Wants Burma Retaken
China pushes for retaking Burma and reopening the Burma supply road. Chiang Kai-shek urges aid and weapons from the United Nations to drive Japan from coastal bases in Kiangsu Fukian and Kuanglung. MacArthur hints at coordinated air and land attacks beyond island-by-island strategy. Roosevelt and Churchill affirm support to Chiang in China’s struggle.
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Burma
Japan
Churchill
Aris
Europe
United Nations
Kiangsu
Fukian
Kuanglung
China
Douglas MacArthur
Philippines
New Guinea
Chiangaishek
Chimney Blaze Delays Williamsport Trolley. Fire Ends
Firemen extinguished a chimney fire in the 1800 block of Sumit Avenue with a booster pump last night around 11 o'clock. The Williamsport trolley was held up for several minutes after the alarm was sent from the corner of West Baltimore Street and Sumit Avenue.
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Sumit Avenue
Williamsport
West Baltimore Street
Sumomit Avenue
Kenny Arrives in New York to Train Nurses in Treatments
Kenny arrived in New York last week to oversee nurse training in her medical treatments. The visit focuses on standardizing procedures and improving patient care across facilities.
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Fter Kenny
New York
Miller Named to Washington County Welfare Board
Ernest W. Miller has been designated by the Board of County Commissioners as a member of the Board of Welfare for Washington County.
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Miller
Ernest W. Miller
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Welfare
Washington County
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Chiang Kai-shek
Spanish
Morocco
Bestrereigns
R.A
WAAC
Louise Anderson
Denver
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Hopkins
Col
Eliott. Roosevelt
North Africa
Axis
Germany
George C. Marshall
U. S. Army
Alan Brooke
Imperial General Staff
Ernest J. King
U.S. Navy
Dudley Pound
H. H. Arnold
U. S. Army Air Forces
Charles Portal
Far East
Marshal Rommel
Egypt
South Africa
Port Lyautey
Here
America
Shockey Furniture Co
Summit Avenue
John D. Myers & Co
Second National Bank
Ang
Hull's Toy & Novelty Store
South Potomac St
R. M. Hays & Bros., Inc
Crane
O. P.O
Wagringtes Streat
Municipal Electric
Magerstown
Mikes
Henre Falte
Reds
Orf Hay
Stohay FA
White House
Washington
White- House
R. D. McKee
Bible's
Shoe
MA Gaeks Town
Glick’s
Vitality
West
Washington St
Harry S. Myers
North Potomac Street
Wayside Furniture Mart
Keller Garter
Rogers Jewelry Co
the House of
Spee
BON Ton
Washington Street
Production Board
Everly
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