Yanks Storming Into Metz New Attack Launched
Allied forces push into Metz area with heavy assaults as American and French units advance on multiple fronts. Reports indicate concentrated attacks near Belfort and along a 30 mile front, with advances of several miles and key German positions under pressure. Front lines report rapid movement and coordinated thrusts across northern and southern corridors as allies seek to break defenses.
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Sid Arries
Nort Aferican
Atsnel
Berder
Venlo
Eearther
Bra
Maas
Roer Atend
Venlon
Belfort Gay
Monthenard
Hericourt
Belfort
Artiery
Allied armies push toward Roer as German resistance stiffens
Six Allied armies totaling about 125000 troops press toward the Roer river as the German defense, around Strasbourg and along the Rhine front, holds firm. Fighter bombers strike from Ihren to Colmar and Mulhouse, hitting fortified towns, positions, rail yards, and supply dumps while ground forces exploit gaps along the front.
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Strasbourg
Tih
Biamont
Badonville
St. Die
Sth
Roey
Rhine
Ihren
Aachen
Colmar
Mulhouse
New Philippine invasion seen continues page one
Reports detail October 23 to 27 battle near the Philippines with estimates of Japanese losses at 48 ships sunk or damaged plus destroyed vessels, while American ships include carriers Princeton Saint Lo Gambier Bay Johnston Hoel and Samuel B Roberts. Some US ships back in duty already despite damage.
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The
Philippines
Japan
United States
Chester W. Nimitz
MacArthur
Princeton
Saint Lo
Gambier Bay
Johnston
Hoel
House Fire Destroys Kitchen and Dining Room
A morning blaze on Elizabeth Street destroyed the contents of a house kitchen and dining room. Firemen confined the fire to two rooms with no injuries reported. The item ends with a local motto, Esse Quam Vider.
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Elizabeth Street
North Carolina
Two Brothers Serving in Armed Forces Reported
One brother listed as missing in action while the other is recovering from wounds received in France. Both are noted as serving in the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Lieut Myers Is Prisoner Of War
Lieut Elmer L Myers 25 is a prisoner of war in Germany and Pfc Calvin L Myers 19 is recovering in a British hospital from injuries or illness. Their brother David Myers 18 serves in the Navy at Norfolk. A third son Sgt John Thomas Reynolds is a prisoner of war in Germany after being missing and shot down over Europe. The family homes 350 Ridge avenue and 149 South Mulberry street are cited.
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Leroy Myers
Ridge Avenue
Elmer L. Myers
Germany
Pfc
Calvin L. Myers
Myers
France
Company B
Officers’ Training School
Fort Benning
Lieut. Myers
Acme
Earle’s Department
England
Pfe. Myers
David
Norfolk
Bainbridge
John ‘Thomas
Tommy) Reynolds
Ruth E. Reynolds
South Mulberry Street
Reynolds
International Red Cross
Sgt. Reynolds
Pennsylvania Railroad
YMCA
War Fund Chest Campaign Totals Revealed
The War Fund Chest drive reports a grand total of 148000 plus dollars to date with divisions listing contributions from Arley O Sica J R Craft Thurman Lindsey and others. Subtotals show county industrial and commercial gifts plus special and initial gifts and merit awards across many local businesses and organizations.
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Arley O. Sica
J. R. Craft
Thurman Lindsey
F. C. Vernon Stone
E. H. Koons, Jr
W. P. Lane, Jr
Charles E. Hodges
D. Raymond Snively
M. KE. Ellinger
D. RB. Beachley
Frank Leiter
Leister Mobley
L. Vinton Hershey
Roy Danzer
Foltz Mfg. & Supply Co
Gray Concrete
Mitchell Binder Co
Station Furniture & Mfg. Co
Bes
Strike Impairs Phone Service in Several Cities
Strikes cripple switchboards in Dayton and nearby cities as operators walk out in protest of outsourcing to out-of-town workers with salary plus expense plans. Military spokesmen report calls being handled at Wright and Patterson Fields and other bases. The Regional War Labor Board in Cleveland schedules a hearing as over 100 Springfield operators plan a sympathy walkout.
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Army Air Forces
Wright and Patterson Fields
Dayton
Lockbourne Army Air Base
Fifth Service Command
Fort Hayes
Columbus
Jeannette Reedy
Federation
Yisin
Menia
Windsay
Wellsville
Winchester
Sandusky
East Liverpool
Springfield
War Labor Board
Cleveland
Hope Shocked By Criticism During Navy War Bond Rally
The radio movie comedian arriving for the Sixth War Loan exhibition at a Navy rally faces criticism amid church concerns over sudden death imagery. He avoids church controversy, citing two decades in show business as context for his stance.
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Navy
Morale and taste in work ethics debated at length
A speaker argues that true morale work should not cross ethical borders even to achieve perceived good taste. The remark highlights tension between propriety and effectiveness in professional conduct.
Train Hits Auto Near Hegerstown Injures Two Boys
Two youths escaped with minor injuries after their automobile was demolished when it collided with a Baltimore and Ohio freight train at the dual highway crossing east of Hegerstown. William B. Robertson, 16, of Oak Hill Avenue, escaped with minor bruises while J. Andrew James, 17, of Mealey Park Way, was treated at a hospital for an eye injury. The train was en route from Security.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Hegerstown
William B. Robertson
Oak Hill Avenue
J. Andrew James
Mealey Parkway
Man Fined for Larceny of Hunting Coat and Shells
William Reed was convicted of larceny of a hunting coat and nine shells and ordered by Magistrate Ross Fite at Clearspring to pay a $25 fine plus costs or serve 30 days in jail.
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William Reed
Ross Fite
Clearspring
Duke and Duchess of Windsor Meet Potomac Edison Couple
While vacationing in Hot Springs Virginia Mr and Mrs R Paul Smith met the Duke and Duchess of Windsor who were also there with the Duchess recuperating from an operation The Edison president and his wife were introduced during church services in the resort town
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Duchess of Windsor
R. Paul Smith
Hot Springs
Potomac Edison
Lorraine Elle Accepts State Department Post at Roxbury
Mrs Lorraine Elle formerly credit manager with Sears Roebuck and Co has accepted a position with the State department in the business office at the State Penal farm Roxbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Elle
Sears. Roebuck & Co
State Department
State Penal Farm
Roxbury
Jury Finds No Warrant for Action in Fair Complaints
The November Grand Jury reported insufficient evidence to warrant action on alleged gambling and indecent shows at the Hagerstown Fair. It urged future complaints be filed promptly through proper officials and recommended fair licensees carry a law excerpt with notices to deter violations. The panel examined 105 witnesses, returning 59 true bills, and advised enhanced road visibility after a July fatal crash.
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Hagerstown
Joseph D. Mish
Fair Board
Court House Plans Urged By Grand Jury Findings
Grand Jury urges planning for a new postwar Court House to consolidate county activities. Six committees flag improvements, call the Sherley building a fire hazard to be discontinued, and note good jail sanitation though several rooms need painting. County treasurer’s office orderly. Antietam Street School floor hazard warned.
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Sherley
Court House
Grand Jury
Fred Long
Antietam Street
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Metz
John D. Myers & Co
Montgomery Ward
Washington
Cauffman
EL Washington St
Fountain Service
Philippine
Bohman-Warne, Inc
Gainsborough
Tomlinson
Boitman-Warne, Inc
Lieut
H. E. Bester Block Co
Academy Hill
Ter Concrete Block & Stone Co
Cromer Bros
Dig
Roney Bros
Frank Corsi
Cinderella
Troxell's Grocery
Nehi Bowling Co
Southern Dairies
Salvation Army
Texaco
Chatkin's Pharmacy
W. Ralph Chambers
Stef ¥Ey & Findlay
Poffenberger Tire Co
Dunlap Tire & Supply Co
Demenfei Tire
the Record Shop
T. Commercial Credit
Colonial Biscuit Co
Keystone
Holland Furnace Co
Sig
R. & G Dept
Troy Laundry
Fleisher's
C. & P. Telephone Co
the Potomac Edison Co
Chariton Bros
Colonial Hotel
Hamilton Hotel
Welfare Board
Sheriff's Office
Hagerstown Gas Co
Hope
Adil Hagerstown Gas CO
Triangle Food Stores
KAY Jewelry CO
Wash ST
Easy Credit
Cushwa
Ness
Broadfording Road
Williamsport
Greencastle Pike
State Roads Commission
Washington County Road Department
ARROW
Musey & Evans
West
Washington Street
Howard’s
Baltimore St
Municipal Electric
Hitler
Nicodemus National Bank
Hagerstown, Maryland
Maryland
Ltimore
Onal Brewing Qi
Lloyd M. Bentzel
Hagerstown, Md
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