Our Boys Like Photo Booklet Honor From Home Reaches Troops
Letters from Washington county servicemen stationed in the Aleutians Arkansas and elsewhere express appreciation for the booklet Scenes From Hagerstown mailed by the Hagerstown Chamber of Commerce. Recipients say the token helps them feel connected to home as more copies remain available and relatives are urged to send names to the chamber office.
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Hagerstown
Merce
Washington County
Ned Bowers
Aleutian Islands
Albert Bartles
I Jr
Arkansas
Arizona
Chamber
German Assaults On Russian Lines Cost Thousands Of Dead
London reports that large German attacks north of Iasi in Romania cost the Nazis thousands of dead without gaining ground. Soviet briefings claim repeated assaults were repelled by Red infantry, artillery, and tanks, with 122 German tanks and 164 enemy planes knocked out in two days. Berlin says the aim was to improve positions near Ploesti and the Danubian fields.
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London
Iasi
Romania
Moscow
N’azis
Berlin
Ploesti
Danubian
Railways Hit by 500 RAF Bombers in French Centers
London dispatch reports about 500 RAF night bombers striking Trappes Tergnier and Saumur in interior France to disrupt German retreats ahead of an Allied invasion. Eight bombers failed to return. Over 2,240 tons of bombs were dropped. Simultaneous strikes hit rail lines along the Danube border near Romania and Yugoslavia. Continue on Page 2.
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London
Trappes
Tergnier
Saumur
French
Charnel
English Channel
Britain
R.A.F
Trappes Yards
Paris
Air Ministry
Mediterranean
Allied Air Force
Danube River
Iron Gate Canal
England
Strawberry Crop Is A Short One
One of the county's shortest strawberry crops in years keeps prices near 50 cents a box at the early sum mer market. Only one grower appeared at 7 a.m. with small berries. The crop, at about 25 percent of normal, is blamed on root-attacking insects and rainy weather during blossom.
Heat may push mercury to near centigrade in Keedysville
Keedysville weather observer J A Miller says the forecast suggests a high around 98 today if the temperature range mirrors yesterday. The previous day reached 93 with a 38 degree swing from 55, and today could see alfalfa farmers starting first cuts as warm, dry conditions persist and rain remains ample for a robust hay crop.
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J. A. Miller
Keedysville
Caught In Act Of Damaging Flowers
Junior Sturtz of the 300 block North Prospect street was found guilty of disorderly conduct for destroying a neighbor’s flowers. Magistrate M W R Bostetter fined him 10 dollars and costs, then issued a suspended sentence conditional on good behavior. Three witnesses testified seeing him in the act on May 24 amid ongoing neighbor tensions.
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Junior Sturtz
North Prospect Street
M. W. R Bostetter
Sturtz
Plowed Under Gas Coupons Reported Missing
Bernard Rukeski told police he lost his A gasoline coupons while working two acres in Cowlesville. He said the wallet containing the coupons slipped from his pocket and was buried under a fresh furrow.
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Buffalo
Bernard Rukeski
Cowlesville
Rugeski
War Secretary says 3,657,000 U.S. troops overseas now
Secretary of War Stimson announced that 3,657,000 American soldiers are deployed outside the continental United States in theaters worldwide. He said air and service forces are nearly in place and decisive action is near as ground troops prepare for final blows against Germany and Japan. He projected overseas strength to exceed 5,000,000 by end of 1944.
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Washington
Stimson
United States
Continental
Grrmany
Japan
Fuel Oil Consumers Asked To Fill Tanks
Hagerstown residents are urged by the Ration Board to return fuel oil applications promptly and to fill tanks soon after receiving 1944-45 coupons from the ration office. Renewal applications are mailed to record holders. amounts for 1944-45 are expected to be similar to 1943-44.
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Hagerstown
Ration Board
Ration
City Aims to Curb Horse Trots in Akron
Akron city council unanimously passes an ordinance slowing riding horses to a walk within city limits. The measure seeks pedestrian and lawn protection, requiring riders to wear a tas.
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Akron
County Drives Rabies Vaccination for Dogs in Montgomery
Montgomery County officials launched a county wide rabies vaccination drive for dogs. Farm Agent O W Anderson reported 3 500 animals treated in three days and officials projected completion in about two weeks.
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Rockville
Montgomery County
O. W. Anderson
Soldiers Linked To Auto Theft Photos Taken In Car
Two soldiers and two young women are suspected after a Kodak film inside a stolen car belonging to Charles Draper of Clearspring was left in the vehicle on North Potomac Street. The film was developed revealing photos shot at City Park. Detectives expect to identify the two girls and the soldiers, though no charges are confirmed yet.
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Kodak
Charles Draper
Clearspring
North Potomac Street
Market Hhouse
Draper
Wayne Sellman
Sellman
County Ration Board Considers Action On Speed Violators
The Maryland Office of Price Administration seeks to halt speed law violators by suspending gasoline rations. Washington County Ration Board will discuss hearings and possible ration loss at its regular meeting tomorrow. About four motorists have been reported for speed violations, with the OPA asking magistrates for convict lists and the State Police forwarding names and addresses.
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Maryland
Office of Price Administration
Washington County
State Police Department
OPA
Price Ceilings On Apples To Remain
The Office of Price Administration will keep current ceiling prices on 1943 apples after July 1. County growers said the few apples left in storage will be sold before that date, so the decision does not affect them.
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Office of Price Administration
Governors Tour Philadelphia After Dinner at Union League
Seventeen governors toured Philadelphia's historic sites after three days of speeches and a bipartisan dinner at the Union League. Speakers honored at the event included Republicans and Democrats, highlighting a rare cross party collaboration.
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Philadelphia
Union League
Meat Ration Free Through July as OPA Updates Values
The Office of Price Administration said all meats remain ration-free through July 1. Cheese and cheese products drop two points to 10 per pound. evaporated and condensed milk halve to 0.5 point per can. Pineapple juice rises to 15 and grape juice to 10. Butter stays 12, margarine 2. Chuck cuts up two points. Frank steak remains free. Grade D beef removed from rationing for June.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Marriage Licenses Edge Down in May in Washington County
In May, 163 marriage licenses were issued in Washington county, including couples from nearby Pennsylvania, West Virginia and other states. May totals trailed last year’s 172, while the first five months of 1943 show 185 licenses issued and a $36 total. June and July figures suggest peak activity, with December 1941 remaining the high at 417 due to wartime weddings.
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Cupid
Washington County
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
U. S
Bond Sales Plunge 50 Percent From 1943 May
Local post office reports war bond sales for May 1945 at 92,550 dollars, a dramatic drop from 359,093 dollars the same month in 1943. April sales were 40,837 dollars, and receipts reached 95,549.74 dollars, the highest May on record, with drive totals to be counted toward the county quota. Postmaster Thomas M. Simpson notified.
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Thomas M. Simpson
Death of York Gazette editor after major operation
York Pa June 1 T P1 T Bernard Elsesser 67 managing editor of the York Gazette Daily died today after a major operation. He began at the paper 54 years ago as a printer's devil. A Danville Pa native he is survived by his widow and a daughter.
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York, Pa
T. Bernard Elsesser
York Gazette & Daily
Tie
Danville
Strike in St Louis Halts All Trolley and Bus
In St Louis about 3 500 unionized operators from AFL group Amalgamated Street and Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employes of America walked out over overtime pay. Street cars and buses halted 2 a m prompting motorists to help stranded riders while downtown workers walked to work. A downtown supervisor expected a quick settlement.
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ST. Louis
AFL
Family Of Six Escape Fire Behind Burning Euclid Home
A two story frame dwelling of Louis H. Brown in Euclid near Smithsburg was destroyed by fire early yesterday. The parents awakened by a child's cries rescued four children, the father entering through flames to reach the second floor. The mother saved two children on the first floor. The father suffered arm burns and the mother a leg laceration while moving a washing machine. The origin remains unknown and the Smithsburg fire company responded.
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Louis H. Brown
Euclid
Smithsburg
Brown
Deeds and Mortgages Rise in Washington County Records
The county Clerk reports May filings to 278 deeds and mortgages, lifting 1944 year total to 1372, near 190 percent above 1943’s pace. May also saw 1019 traders licenses and 2833 permits issued in April and May, excluding alcohol licenses.
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Washington County
Local Man's Nephew Parachutes Into Enemy Territory
Lt Col Beirne Lay Jr of the U S Army Air Forces reportedly parachuted into enemy territory in the European theater after his flying fortress was disabled by anti aircraft flak. The Hagerstown area native, known for visiting his uncle O H Turner, authored I Wanted Wings which inspired a film. His parents live in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Beirne Lay, Jr
U. S Army Air Forces
Hagerstown
O. H. W. Hunter
Washington Street
Lay
Mr. Hunter
Charlottesville
Army Air Forces lieutenant earns degree in absentia
New York June 2 Lieut Arthur Pentz of the Army Air Forces was awarded a bachelor of arts degree by Wagner Lutheran Memorial College though not present as he is a prisoner of war in Germany. He asked his mother to resend his textbooks so he could complete his studies from the camp.
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New York
Wagner Lutheran Memorial College
Arthur Pentz
Army Air Forces
Pentz
Germany
Turkey's Entry On Allies Side Seen Likely
London reports say Turkey may join the Allies soon after the Western invasion. Turkish military gains and postwar influence drive the speculation, with Ankara negotiations continued in Ankara. Churchill warned that Turkey’s position at the peace table would not be strong, but Allied victory could still come with Turkey's aid. Ismet Inonu inspected defenses and the Dardanelles on a destroyer escort.
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London
Turkey
Europe
Ankara
Germany
Churchill
Furtes
Berlin
U. S
Ismet Inonu
Dardanelles
Expect Blow At South France
London reports Berlin radio said 15 Allied divisions including five tank units are massed in French North Africa for an attack on southern France. The dispatch claims ten infantry and five armor divisions would join Eisenhower in invading Europe, with Moroccan and Algerian troops noted. Corsica could serve as a springboard, and the Italian Riviera is also suggested as a target.
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London
Berlin
French North Africa
France
DNB
Eisenhower
Europe
Corsica
Riviera
Payroll racket at Hing ham shipyard nets 137 arrests
U S Attorney Edmund J Brandon charged that most of the 137 Hing ham shipyard workers arrested yesterday in what he called the worst payroll racket of the war had taken advantage of their positions as recipients of special deferments by their draft boards. Most were within draft age, with 124 under 38 and 42 between 18 and 24, including 52 under 30.
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Boston
U. S&s
Edmund J. Brandon
Hingham Shipyard
Sius
Brandon
Kaplan Named Acting Head of Washington County Welfare Board
Abner Kaplan was named executive secretary of the Washington County Welfare Board until a permanent secretary is appointed by the State Department. The announcement came from Miss Alice Edmonds whose resignation from the executive secretary post became effective today. Kaplan has served as a Welfare Board case supervisor.
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Abner Kaplan
Washington County Welfare Board
State Department Welfare
Alice Edmonds
Mr Kaplan
Welfare Board
British Troops Drive Ahead and Capture Frosinone
Allied forces reported strong German resistance as American and British units advanced across the Alban Hills and along Highway 6 toward Rome. A key Velletri thrust seized high ground near Mount Peschio Ridge while Frosinone, a major regional hub, fell to British troops after sharp fighting.
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HDQS
Naples
Valmontone
Alban Hills
Velletri
Rome
Tyrrhenian
Cassino
Sth
Highway 6
Casilina
Frosinone
Enlisted Together They Then Became Prisoners in Same Camp
Kansas City June 1. Air force enlistees Harold Jenkins and George Stier trained together and served in England separately. Both were shot down on the same raid and ended up as prisoners in a German camp, having last seen each other before deployment.
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Kansas City
Army
Harold Jenkins
University of Missouri
George Stier
England
Europe
War Department
Tom Jenkins
Tiigeinsville
Earl Stier
Lexington
George
Darold
Gyho
United States
Jap Strongpoint In Burma Is Captured
Kandy June 1 reports say Japanese strongpoint Kalakawor in the Mogaung valley north of Ma has fallen to American and Chinese forces. Recapture units were wiped out, with other Allied troops advancing to positions near Ware and Myithyona as the enemy retreat continued amid heavy fighting in the region.
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Burma
Southeast Asia
Kandy
Ceylon
America
Kalakawor
Mmain Mogaung
North Ma
Ware
BaeieGa
Myithyona
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Ruth Yates
Tullanama
Tenn
Nashville
James Sherill
Roy Yates
Dennis
Harold
RAF Armada
Channel
Joseph A. Bowman
Snowl
Italy
Geoffrey Keyes
5Th Army
Bowman
J. Alaric Bowman
East Avenue
Beachley-Reichard Furniture Co
County Ration Board
Philly
Jies
B. A
Canture
Alban
North Africa
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