Trap Swinging Shut On Nazis In Voges Area
Allied forces on the western front report heavy fighting as U S Third Army seizes a Rhine crossing near Saarbrucken while Britons push toward Venlo through mined mud and entrenched German resistance. German counterattacks persist around Geilenkirchen and Julich as Americans deploy new tank formations.
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Voges
Pase 1
Vance
George S. Patton
U. S. 3Rd Army
Saar
Rhine
Saarbruck
Cologneere
Teiswelier
Julich
Roer
Cologne
Juslich
Gedeensweiler
Holland
Maas
Venno
Christmas Candy To Be Scarce This Year
Christmas candy and nuts will be scarce with packed one pound pieces sold without wrapping. Walnuts, Brazil nuts, butternuts and almonds are in very short supply and costly. One wholesaler reports demand far outstripping supply and urges readers to read the full story for details.
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Brazil
German Parachute Sent To Local Man
A German parachute reportedly sent to Glenn Shadrach, a Clearspring High School graduate, is described as exquisitely stitched and crafted. The parachutist noted it was a reward for service, and Shadrach plans to display the 20 foot parachute at the Central Garage, seeking contact.
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Sion
Glenn Shadard
Posse
WFA Plans Maryland farm price supports for 1945
The War Food Administration announced proposed price supports for 15 Maryland farm products for 1945 at College Park. Programs hinge on Congressional funds and cover wheat, corn, barley, rye, soybeans, potatoes, hogs, milk and butterfat, eggs, chickens, turkeys, processing vegetables, cover crop seed, and hay. Includes loan rates and purchase programs for various crops with conditions and timing.
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College Park
War Food Administration
Maryland
FE. C. Stelzer
East Central
The
Agricultural Adjustment Agency
Maryland War Food Production Goals Conference
Congress
WEA
Stelzer
U.S
Chicago
Tinea
Snans
Etanners
Bainmona
Tokyo Area In Flames Amid Far East Bombing Campaign
Gen. Arnold states Japan crippled by allied air strikes from Alaska to China and Saipan. Br. Gen. Hansell leads Twenty first Bomber Command in Kyushu raids using B 29 Superforts. Saipan conquest completed last July enabling sustained long range bombings on Tokyo.
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Intierh
Japan
Alaska
China
Washington
HW. H. Arnold
Tokyo
Aivieras
Marianas
Saipan
Emmatt
Rosier O'Donnell
Jamaica
West Point
Philippines
Java
Australia
Heywood
Hansell, Jr
Twentyfirst Bomber Command
Twentieth Air Force
Kyushu
War Bond Sales Update From Local Campaign
Bond sales total 750000 with gains at the Gas Company office. Veterans held over by War Department for broadcasts next week at the Gas Company and over the air. Gershey Creamery and Sears Roebuck purchases totaling 32000. Le Claire leads bonds sales by 12000 over Keller. Broadcast program planned Sunday with Major Depew and James Wales Jr. from Fairchild. Maryland Theatre sales exceed 50000 as post office sales peak at 5450 Tuesday. Local retailers may discuss boosting war bonds at an upcoming meeting.
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Francis
War Department
Gershey Creamery Company
Sears, Roebuck and Company
Sgt. le Claire
Fernand le Claire
Keller
Loral Hoy
Walter Reed Hospital
R. H. Depew, Jr
Civil Air Patrol
Fairchild Aircraft Division
Fairchild
James Wales, Jr
Fairchild’s
Washington County War Bond Committee
Incal Post Offic
Maryland Theatre
Head Of Fairchild Author Of Article
J. Carlton Ward president of Fairchild Aircraft is author of a leaf article in Aviation magazine. The piece titled Contract Termination Key to Airpower and Security urges prompt decisions under the War Contracts Settlement Act. It calls for streamlined settlements with minimal formulas, contractor latitude in subcontractor claims, clarified cost-plus procedures, improved pre planning, fair inspection methods, and strong government agency cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Carlton Ward
Fairchild Aircraft
Aviation
Wade
Mr. Ward
Judge Landis Dies at 78 After Long Illness
Judge Landis, known as The Squire for his iron rule as baseball commissioner, died at age 78 after a long illness. He led to restore confidence after the 1919 Black Sox scandal, replacing the old three man commission. Survived by wife, two children Col Reed Graham Landis and Susanne Phillips O Connor. Cremation planned per his wishes with no funeral.
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Chicago “Black Sox
Cincinnati Reds
National Commission
Ban Johnson
John A. Veydler
Garry Hermann
Black Sox
Squire
Landis
Chicago
Col
Reed Graham Landis
Susanne Phillips
O'Connor
Grange meeting sessions recalled in Maryland delegates
County Commissioner I Keller Shank and Mrs Shank of Leitersburg returned after attending the National Grange sessions held November 15 to November 2 in Winston Salem North Carolina. Seventeen Maryland grangers attended the convention and eleven were awarded the seventh degree.
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I. Keller Shank
Bel Air
Bellevue Site for Big State Hospital Wins Approval
The Washington County chosen Bellevue site for a new chronic disease hospital wins approval from the Board of Public Works after local offers and studies. Governor O Conor cites aim to eliminate almshouses and fund a postwar project starting 800 beds with expansion as needed. The Maryland General Assembly will be asked in 1945 to appropriate costs for the three hospital plan including Western Maryland and the Eastern Shore.
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Bellevue
Big State Hospital
Frederick
Maryland
O'Conor
General Assembly
Washington
Board of County Commissioners
Washington County Medical Society
Hubert L. Porterfield
State Department of Health
Porterfield
Washington County
Chamber of Commerce
Arnapolis
Board of Public Works
Warning Given To Produce Man Over Bananas Overcharge
A local produce dealer faced the Price Panel of the Rationing Board for an apparent banana overcharge. The panel allowed signing of a compliance sheet and warned of maximum penalties for future violations of OPA rules.
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Hagerstown
War production boosts small arms ammo output
An Eisenhower appeal to the War Production Board secures a 109 percent boost in small arms ammunition. WRB Chairman Krug says production will roughly double at 13 plants to meet urgent needs as battle experience increases demand. Over 77,980 more workers will be required. several plants sit in tight labor areas.
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Washington
Eisenhower
War Production Board
Alont
WRB
7. A. Krug
Krug
Marker’s Synthetic Horomones Aimed at War Wounds
Dr. Marker in Mexico City produced progesterone and testosterone in one week, claiming synthetic versions identical to natural hormones. Prices drop from 190 a gram, promising wide access, with early reports of aiding shock from grave injuries. Sister Mrs. B C Jenson resides at 317 West Side avenue.
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United States
Mexico
Mexico City
Marker
Ponce de Leon
America
Scientists of America
B. C. Jenson
West Side Avenue
Comedians Offer For Dying Boy Declined
In Prescott Arizona on November 25, four year old Joey Stazewski faces a terminal heart malady with two to six weeks to live. Bud Abbott and Lon Costello offered to cover care costs for surgery and air charter but the Kiwanis underprivileged child committee chair E T Peterson declined the telephoned offer after medical review. A Christmas party and tree service are planned for next week as the child awaits Santa Claus with hopeful family support.
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Joey
Elks Organize Nurse Drive in Hagerstown
Cooperating with the national Elks War Commission a three member committee will study nurse requirements and canvass local women to urge registered nurses and those considering nursing to serve at veterans hospitals. Similar drives are active in 1400 lodges nationwide as part of the effort to relieve the nurse shortage.
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National Elks War Commission
Hugh&. George
Hagerstown Elks Lodge
Army
Navy
Hagerstown Lodge
Union
Elks Lodge Chairman Sells VA Hospital Info
A note directs veterans seeking service details and salary or promotion information from Veterans Administration hospitals to contact Richard C. Munson, chairman of the Hagerstown Elks Lodge, at Elks Home on South Potomac Street, phone 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans' Administration
Richard C. Munson
Hagerstown Elks Lodge
Elks Home
South Potomac Street
Sergeant Baker Is Home On Furlough
Sergeant Baker returns from India to spend 21 days with his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Baker at 408 Guilford Avenue. He fights malaria fever while awaiting duties at Bolling Field Washington D C. Another son, William H. Baker Jr., recovers from injuries in Fort Story Virginia. Charles R. Baker remains overseas in the Philippines. Edwin C. Baker is stationed at Camp Craft South Carolina.
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India
W. H. Baker
Guilford Avenue
Bennett R. Baker
Set
Fort Story
France
Cpl
Charles R. Baker
Philippines
Edwin C. Baker
Camp Craft
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Sentinal Videmuia Get
Wmnmers Bros
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Milton H. Lushbaugh
Pie. Lushhaugh
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Fountain Service
Elks
CeTire
Rogers
Sergeant Baker
National Pictures, Inc
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Sam Wood
Hannaly Johnson
Frank Morgan
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