Russians Drive To Key Railway Thru Rumania
Russian forces push toward Czerwonitz at the foot of the Carpathians as Zhukov’s three day drive advances, outflanking Tarnopol and threatening Prut river border. German counteroffensive reported broken with imminent withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czerrowitz
Carpathians
Mogilev Dodolski
Czernowitz
Bucovina
Zhukov
Lavov
Ukraine
Tarnopol
Proskurov
Red Army
von Marnstein
Berlin
Kavel
Warsaw
Kovel
Moscow
Kopchintse
Prut River
Rumania
Mikulintsi
Tremboloya
Rodion
Malinovsky
Voznesénsk
Bug River
Nikolaev
Odessa
Konstantinovka
Voznesensk
Odziphkk
Gaivoron
Admits Many Illicit Trysts (Continued from Page 1)
The testimony describes Miss Berry’s interactions with Charlie Chaplin in 1941. She confirms frequent meetings in the summer at his Beverly Hills home and acknowledges sexual relations during July and August 1941.
Turkey Watches Balkans as Hitler Moves Tighter
Turkish authorities maintain vigilance over Balkan developments as Germany presses into Romania and possibly Bulgaria. An AP report from Istanbul notes no confirmation of German occupation, with communications to Bucharest cut and no clear signs of Bulgarian deployments. Ankara expects gradual reoccupation of the eastern Balkans to blunt Soviet advances, starting with Hungary under puppet rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkish Thrace
Balkans
Dardanelles
Associated Press
Istanbul
Romania
Turkey
Bucharest
Bulgaria
Sofia
Ankara
Rumania
Hitler
Bessarabia
Black Sea
Hungary
Fight for Atlantic air supremacy sparks merger bid
American Airlines Inc seeks to acquire a dominant interest in American Export Airlines Inc for 3 million dollars, pending Civil Aeronautics Board approval. Export Lines, a steamship firm that founded International Airline in 1937, has been ordered to comply with a law preventing surface carriers from controlling air carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Atlantic
American Airlines, Inc
American Export Airlines, Inc
American Airlines
Civil Aeronautics Board
American Export Lines, Inc
International Airline
CAB
Improvements At Jail Completed At Washington County Jail
New linoleum was laid and offices renovated at the Washington County Jail. A view office was added between the residence and jail proper. The former office was converted into a bedroom for the turnkey and deputies, continuing a prior mix of office and living space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Japs Move In Force Into South China
CHUNGKING March 24 Heavy Japanese troop movements to South China were reported by Army spokesman Maj. Gen. C G Tseng indicating large scale operations may be planned. He said the Tientsin Pukow railroad is closed to military traffic and eight or nine trains daily laden with troops are moving southward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chungking
South China
C. G. Tseng
Tseng
Tientsin-Pukow
Shepherdstown A A U W Meeks Discuss Art and Local News
Shepherdstown March 22 The Shepherdstown Branch of the A A U W met March 20 at Mrs John Fray home with president Mrs A D Kenamond in charge Twenty members attended The legislative chairman Miss Gladys Hartzell reported on State legislation State president Mrs W R Thacer summarized state work The State A A U W paper Miscellany was discussed Art chairman Mrs Harold Broom spoke on modern art and Picasso A discussion featured Abstraction and a painting shown by Mrs Bloom Helen Goldsborough added notes on New York pictures Mexican art was highlighted Members brought items since last meeting including books plays and musical programs Myra John C B McLaughlin reviewed a book on the Great Smokies April meeting will be at Mrs Brooms Belle Vie cottage with speaker Mrs C D Scully of Pittsburgh Experiences of a Mayor s Wife Jessie Trotter left for Washington for a visit Summer school bulletins from Shepherd College list sessions June 15 to July 14 second six weeks July 17 to August 28 Names Mam? J Scanlan Blanch Price Harriett Crawford Sara Helen Cree Ruth Scarborough Pat White Betty White Etta O Williams attended a Gilbert Russell concert at Martinsburg High School E E Schudts State Safety Inspector visited for official business Russell Cunningham and Howard Braman guests at Dr W White s home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherdstown
A.A.U.W
John Fray
A. D. Kenamond
Gladys Hartzell
W. R. Thacer
Harold Broom
Bloom
Helen Goldsborough
New York
Myra
John C. B. Mclaughlin
Roderick Pedie
Smokies
Mary J. Scanlan
Blanch Price
Harriett Crawford
Sara Helen Cree
Ruth Scarborough
Pat White
Betty White
Etta O. Williams
Martinsburg High School
Gilbert Russell
E. E. Schudts
Moundsville
Wor Board of Control
Shepherd College
Rumsey
Miller Trall
Russell Cunningham
Howard Braman
Newton D. Baker Hospital
White
Wewak Bombing Totals Reach 2000 Tons This Month
Allied reports show more than 2,000 tons of bombs dropped on the Wewak sector in March, destroying air resistance and sinking supply ships. The strikes targeted bases over 200 miles from Allied ground positions near Madang, with a 200-ton blow recorded Wednesday under Gen. Douglas MacArthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Pacific
Wewak
New Guinea
Madang
Douglas MacArthur
Dearth of Babies for Adoption Cited in War Era
In Columbia South Carolina March 24 The war is blamed for a baby shortage as prospective adoptive couples now have funds but cannot find infants. Mrs C T Wooten supervisor of the South Carolina Children's Bureau says demand exceeds supply and wartime prosperity is the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
C. T. Wooten
South Carolina
Reich Air Blitz Reported With Heavy War Losses
Reich air activity and Allied air power dominate the day's air war briefing. Allied claims report 61 enemy aircraft down in Germany with Fortress and Liberator crews accounting for most, while American forces suffer bomber and fighter losses. Bomb damage spans Handorf Hamm Muenster and Brunswick Werland Achmer with raids on Laon and Creil amid a broad rail network assault toward the invasion coast.
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Rhineland
Dortmund
United States
Germany
Handort
Hamm
Muenster
Brunswick
Werland
Achmer
Reich
RAF
Laon
Pas-de- Calais
Creil
Paris
Haine-St. Pierre
Charleroi
Belgium
Rabies Control Urged as Outbreak Spread Across Maryland
Rabies control praised but tightened action urged during peak danger period. Maryland state records the worst epidemic to date with 35 cases in Prince Georges and Montgomery counties since January 1, plus outbreaks in Anne Arundel, Cecil, and Frederick counties. Quarantines cover large areas including Middletown and parts of Cecil, with Washington county under voluntary measures.
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Brueckner
Maryland
Prince Georges
Anne Arundel
Aince
Montgomery County
Middletown
Frederick County
Cecil County
Washington County
Frances Farmer Returned to Asylum in Washington State
Former screen star Frances Farmer was ordered admitted to Western State Hospital near Tacoma on an insanity petition filed by her mother. The King County Sanity Commission issued the order after Mrs. Lillian V. Farmer testified she could not control her daughter at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Frances Farmer
Western State Hospital
Tacoma
Wash
King
Seattle) County Sanity Commission
Lillian V. Farmer
D. A. Nicholson
George E. Price
Commission
Plan to Stock County Streams in Washington County
Trout stocking in Washington county to start next week weather permitting. State Game Commission official notes fewer fish than past years but larger in size. two year old fish 10 to 18 inches will be distributed. Beavers Creek area restricted for fly fishing. other sections stocked. no dip netting allowed in stocked streams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Albert Crampton
Sharpsburg
Frank L. Bentz
Baltimore
State Game Commission
Maryland
Beatz
Beaver Creek
Dog owners face final warning over dog licenses
County commissioners order constables to round up owners who have failed to license dogs. One long-ignored owner found with a cage. County revenue loss from unlicensed dogs estimated in the hundreds of dollars yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
City council approves half cost purchase of Hager home
Mayor and council agreed last night to buy the residence of Jonathan Hager near City Park for 6000 dollars, with the city paying half and the Washington County Historical Society the other half. Title will pass to the Society while part of the land remains in city ownership, with postwar improvements planned and a survey authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Hager
City Park
Washington County Historical Society
The
Historical Society
City Hall
Thomas W. Pangborn
Vincent Jamison, Jr
Joseph D. Mish
Scott R. Wagner
Frank W Mish
Stump
Finland plans child evacuation as minister arrives in Stockholm
STOCKHOLM March 24 Finland's welfare minister Aleksi Aaltonen arrived in Stockholm to arrange evacuation of Finnish children to Sweden. The arrival prompted Swedish press speculation that Aaltonen could seek new avenues for peace talks with Soviet Russia, though no evidence supported the theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Finland
Aleksi Aaltonen
Sweden
Aaltonen
Russia
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Boy Scout
Boy Scouts
J. F. T. O'Connor
Miss Berry
Chaplin
Hollywood
Carr
Beverly Hills
Giesler
Mexico City
A. C. Einmenthal
Mexico
Glesler
West Washington Street
Buena Viata Avenue
Elizabeth Street
Balkan
Bon Ton
Presidential Timber
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
N. Y
Nelson C. Brown
South
China
Cauffman
Washington St
Sis
Tosa
Milly's
North Potomac Street
Coats
Milly
Qos
Vann Tll Ip
the McPhail Paint Co
Codemus
U. S
Baby
New Hampshire
White Rocks
Rhode Island
U.S
Montgomery Ward
W. Washington St
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