Three More Metz Forts Seized By U S Troops
Berlin radio reports the civilian population around Metz ordered evacuated. Koenigsmacher Thionville bridgehead over the Moselle extended to 14 miles by 3rd Army troops as German withdrawal appears underway southeast of Metz. In offensives south and east of Metz the 4th Armored Division moves toward Dieuze while British forces push from Nederweert aiming to tighten the front between Nijmegen and Aachen as American first Army troops press along the Sieg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Nort of
Metz
Koenigsmacher-Thionville
Moselle
3Rd Army
Wheeling
4Th Armored
Guebling
Dieuze
Brit
Nederweert
Verlo
Hetter
Maas
Meuse
Nijmegen
Aachen
Sieg
British establish bridgeheads over the Weser and Boorder canals
British forces secured three bridgeheads along the Weser and Boorder canals and occupied Meijel, north of Nederweert, after German defenses retreated from Meiјel. British units advanced cautiously toward a hastily formed SS line on the Pounty ridge, probing German positions near the cit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frieq
Wessem
Boorder
Meijel
Nederweert
D. A
Metz
Wering
Pounty
Byrnes Seen As Hull Successor
The article notes speculation Byrnes could replace Hull as a Senate treaty broker, with both Republicans and Democrats needed for the two thirds vote. It describes Byrnes and Hull as close friends and suggests Hull might step aside for Byrnes. It references Roosevelt’s decision to keep Jim Byrnes as war mobilization chief until the European war ends and Byrnes’ reluctance for another war job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrnes
Senate
South Carolina
Hull
Roosevel
Jimmie
White House
Roosevelt
Wilson
French seek two billion in U S exports for rebuild
Washington report says France plans to obtain about two billion dollars worth of American exports over the next year to aid in rebuilding the country. The figure was learned tonight and reflects wartime alignment with American supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
War Fund Drive Progress Report in Franklin County
Franklin County workers reported 63,313 toward a 123,300 goal in the War Fund and Community Chest drive. A meeting at Franklin Court auditorium noted a grand total to date of 60,313.76 with divisions listing contributions from numerous firms, stores, and individuals. Captain Charles O Thomas spoke, urging continued effort as the campaign winds down.
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Ional War Fund
Franklin Court Auditorium
Vernon Sto
William P. Lane, Jr
Charles O- Thomas
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Southwest Pacific
Thomas
New Guinea
G. Aubrey Young
W. J. Dice
Better Homes, Inc
Masser Motor Express
Thumma Motors
Baer Bros. Reichard Garage
Wilson's Dairy Bar
Waltkill Concrete Works
Peter Pan Cleaners
Harbaugh Plumbing Co
the Wacs
Rembrandt Studios
Huyett Bros. Bakery
Soft Water Service Co
Wm. H. Wilson, Jr
Miller's Restaurant
Hagerstown Broadcasting Co
Savoy Restaurant
Keller-Stonebraker
Bentz & Dunn
W. L. Wills Lumber Co
Brethren Mutual Insurance Co
Henson Flying Service
First Federal Savings & Loan
Glenside
Miller-Liskey Electric Co
Summers Bros
Henry’s Theatre
Sam’s Shoe Shop
Lyon's Junk Shop
Hagerstown Mfg. Co
Beachley-Reichard Furniture Co
Hagerstown Leather Co
Herbert Logsdon
Hugh George
Arley Siena
Dr. Graft
Thurman Lindsey
Vernon Stone
G. E
Koons
Itr
W. P. Lane, Jr
County
D. R. Snively
M. EF. Ellinger
BD. R. Beachley
Prank Leiter
Leister Mobley
L. Vinton Hershey
Roy Danzer
Quotation Bill Introduced in House for Publishers
Rep Randolph of West Virginia introduced HRS451 to permit publishers to deduct money spent to hold or increase circulation for income tax purposes. The measure aims to ease tax burdens on newspaper and periodical publishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Randolph
D-W Va
State Hospitals May Be Licensed
Baltimore November 15 legislative council recommended a bill to license all hospitals under the State Department of Health with annual licensure. Dr Horace F Flack to draft the bill after a hearing with Maryland District of Columbia Hospital Association and council on Governmental relations for Maryland. Protests raised over advisory committee functions and appeals. Millard M Rice urged revising mortgage laws due to wartime federal powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Legislative Council
State Department of Health
Horace F. Flack
Bureau of Legislative Reference
Maryland District of Columbia Hospital Association
P. J. McMillan
Council On Governmental Relations For
Maryland
Joh White
Prince Georges County
Wilmer C. Carter
John ©. Lubher
Medical and
Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland District of Columbia Hospital Association
Millard M. Rice
Woodbine
National Bank
V Mail Letters Lift Morale For Overseas G I Sends News Home
A newspaper piece notes soldiers overseas cherish letters from home. It encourages writing about small life details like backyard baseball, fishing trips, picnics, chicken sandwiches, and ice cold beer to keep spirits up until they return.
Plan Doubling Turkey Flocks In Hagerstown Area
The article notes plans to double turkey flocks next summer as government purchases rise and Christmas shortages loom. Washington county production has increased sharply, with this year’s flocks higher than prior years, and traveling buyers unable to meet demand due to strong local markets in Hagerstown and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers
Washington County
Hagerstown
Recruiter Here For Maritime Service Visits End Today
Officials of the U. S. Maritime Service announced that today is the last day this month a recruiting officer will visit Hagerstown. Men who have applied and pending enrollment papers are urged to visit the U. S. Employment Service Office on South Potomac Street today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Maritime Service
Hagerstown
U. S. Employment Service
South Potomac Street
Maritime Service seeks recruits in Hagerstown area
The Maritime Service is recruiting men aged 17 to 50 in Hagerstown. After Chief Watts visit this Wednesday, interested applicants may apply through the local U S Employment Service Office or at the U S Maritime Service Office in Baltimore located at 209 E Fayette Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Maritime Service
Hagerstown
Watts
U. S. Employment Service
U. S. Maritime Service Office
Baltimore
E. Fayette Street
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Tirpitz
Germany
Tromsoe Fjord
Norway
Kaatjord
Standard Oil Company OF
New Jersey
ESSO
Joe Marsh
G.I
Brewing Industry Foundation
Pepto
Norwich
Vigoro
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