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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1945
Page
4
Simultaneous American dawn strikes on Yaeju plateau flankes cracked the Japanese last line. First Division and 7th Division Marines held ridges while heavy artillery pounded cave hardpoints. In 36 hours fierce fighting left 137 Marines killed or wounded in a single company.
Howard W. Stoddard aged 43 of Liberty street was cut about the race when his car collided with B. N. Gordon's parked vehicle in the 600 block of Pennsylvania avenue. He was arrested by Patrolman Nervin Smith and charged with driving while drunk. Gordon’s car sustained damage estimated at $131.50.
Mrs J H Beachley of 163 South Prospect and Charles Lawman of 267 South Prospect reported bicycles stolen from their front porches this morning. Walter Miller, operator of an Atlantic Refining Co filling station in the 700 block of Potomac avenue, reported an attempted break in at his station.
Sheriff John B. Huyett said the pilot of the low flying plane over Halfway and south Hagerstown has been identified and Washington notified. The local boy recently returned from India is said to live in the Halfway section. The aircraft caused alarm among residents as it circled around noon yesterday.
Salisbury Maryland judge dismisses a red light charge after learning Henry W. Roberts 69 has 32 years of driving with no accidents or violations. Roberts testified he has never been charged with a law violation in his long driving career.
The AFL urged a comprehensive program of improved education and health services for youth as a substitute for peacetime draft legislation. Statement by Lewis G. Hines to the House postwar military policy committee recalls the executive council resolution opposing universal military training.
Fourteen month-old Margaret L. Winters was admitted for observation after the mother found a bottle of spot remover in the yard. The child may have ingested a cleaning fluid and was taken to hospital for care. the father serves in the Philippines.
A Plymouth Rock hen adopted a brood and raised a squad of young birds. The young pigeons found their wings and could lift off briefly while the peeps tried but failed to fly. Mrs. Julia Baker plans to clip the wings to restore peace among the flock.
Wiesbaden reports the U S Seventh Army has taken Wilhelm Keppler, one of two secretaries of state in the German foreign ministry, into custody. The capture comes as the Twelfth Army Group Headquarters announces the action today.
In Seattle on June 13 the butcher Tony Travelli had run out of meat. He displayed a lamb skeleton in his storefront as customers joked and moved on, illustrating the shortage.
The 1945 state election law raises the Republican register of Washington County to 1200 dollars per year plus 500 dollars expenses, a rate over double the off year pay. Board members say they were not consulted and note few registrations in off years, with the term of the current holder ending soon.
Report from Brunei Bay describes Japanese forces destroying Seria oil storage tanks near Seria, with hundreds of thousands of gallons reportedly burned. An Allied amphibious push toward Seria and Brunei town complements a broader Labuan drive as Australian troops advance along the Brunei coast amid dispersed Japanese resistance and a damaged artilery piece.
Bruce Lightner and Jimmy Riser will auction luxuries at the Public Square tomorrow from 4 to 5 pm to raise War Bond funds. Items include country hams nylon stockings champagne imported liquors perfume and cigarettes. The event also features an overseas veteran display of weapons and equipment in the southwest corner and radio interviews from 3:30 to 4 pm with veterans who served in both theatres. A free admission demonstration of a Jap pill box attack is planned at 5 pm with the veterans providing guidance.
Claude C. Cornwall, Omaha's War Relocation Authority officer, says the hardest task ahead is finding housing for additional Japanese American families relocating to the area. He is known as an authority on house hunting yet has not secured housing for his own family.
Frederick Md June 13 The Potomac Synod of the Evangelical and Reformed church adopted a policy requiring pre marital physical examinations and a one year interval between divorce and remarriage The report led by Henry W Schultheis notes prior to this policy the synod had no stated guidance The policy emphasizes upholding the sanctity of marriage and bars ministers from solemnizing marriages in settings seen as bizarre vulgar or ostentatious and requires evidence of sincere remorse from divorced individuals before remarriage.
Hagerstown residents enjoy Pangborn Park roses in full bloom after a wet spring and two frosts threatened the display. Warm early June sun has produced large, abundant buds making the garden look its loveliest in history. Flower lovers are invited to view the display, reachable by the Loop bus from the Square via Pangborn boulevard.
Six boys caught shooting rabbits by car headlights in Roswell, New Mexico, faced a sheriff's offer to avoid jail by writing a 1000-word essay on "The New Mexico Law on Firearms" to be read in fall English class. Eugene Sheetz received thirty days in jail from Magistrate Rostetter in city court for assaulting Florence Foss Sheetz, a Columbia, Pennsylvania resident, reportedly under a suspended Frederick sentence.
Pfc. Clarence B. Craft of Santa Ana California credited with a near solo assault that shattered a Japanese pocket on a 450 foot hill during the Shuri line battle. Craft killed or wounded many enemies in 10 to 15 minutes while his unit fought heavy machine gun fire and entrenched positions.
Three Maryland servicemen among 23 high point scorers will depart Bremen Germany for home next Monday. Pfe. Fred F Seville and T/3 James M Withide both of Hagerstown and T/4 Har R Blickenstaff of Smithsburg, are attached to the 29th Division. War correspondent Howard M Norton reports them in the Baltimore Sunpapers.
A Milwaukee bus driver faced no trouble as passengers rushed to the back of the bus when a small boy opened a shoebox releasing about six garter snakes. The snakes slithered toward the rear exit prompting a quick exit for riders. No injuries reported.
President Truman announced a big three meeting with Stalin and Churchill but would not reveal the time or place until arrival. He expects talks in Moscow on Friday to aim at a unified Polish government on a broad base to yield results. He praised the progress with Hopkins and Davies and said he would bring Stettinius Byrnes Hopkins and Davies if health permits to ensure unity and trust among London Washington and Moscow for lasting peace.
Rome June 13 Crown Prince Umberto began consultations with Italian party heads following Premier Ivanoe Bonomi's resignation. The crisis centers on electing a gauge of popular will and deciding monarchy’s fate via plebiscite or constituent assembly, with Allied embargo shielding the throne amid partisan strife. The national liberation committee governs as a six party underground coalition shaping the new government.
William Harper and George Baker of the city surveying corps reported sighting a black bear wandering toward Hagerstown after reading county sightings. They found the animal behind the only house on the street, wearing a collar and chain, then resumed surveying work.
Pvt. Ralph Sharer, the sole survivor of a three man scouting party captured by Germans, writes from Germany about brutal treatment and the execution of his officer. The letter dated May 29 to the Daily Mail details two days as a prisoner, the capture near the front, and the German guards threatening torture while he and two officers were interrogated. His wife Mrs Rose L Sharer and mother at listed addresses are noted. Sharer has four brothers who have seen combat.
Sugar supplies remain exhausted across Hagerstown and the valley with wholesalers rationing by pound to merchants who face shortages. Housewives and canning plans face delays as merchants warn there will not be enough sugar to meet all demands. Customer frustration grows as retailers explain supply constraints and delays.
Attorney Calvert K. Ha appeared for the complainant Rivera M. Tiwek in a divorce case. The court granted the divorce from William Erastus Black with attorney Calvert K. Hartle representing the complainant.
Helen Ray Librothy files for divorce through A K Hartie from art Tarmas Fares. Proceedings seek legal dissolution of marriage as details remain in court records.
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