Metz Fort Is Captured By Third Army
Allied forces report progress as the 3rd Army seizes high ground along the Moirrgelle on the Luxembourg German border and captures Mazieres les Metz seven miles north of the fortress city. Heavy resistance continues in Ubach and Gaul while diversions are beaten west of Hurtgen and near the Aachen bulge as advances push toward Belfort Gap and northeast of Epinal.
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Ubach
Mecxstein
Hurtgen
Aachen
Germany
3Rd
Mo‘gelle
Mazieres
Uhler Named To Bellevue Board
John F. Uhler of Wayside avenue, former Orphans Court judge, was appointed by the Board of County Commissioners as trustee to Bellevue county home, succeeding the late John V. Alexander. Other trustees are E. Earl Whitmore and C. W. Kershner. The report for July 10 to October shows cash on hand of 2652.28, disbursements of 5766.57, including repairs, coal and salaries, with receipts from a 5000.00 county appropriation, products 199.21, and inmates board 335.00.
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John F. Uhler
Wayside Avenue
Orphans Court
Board of County Commissioners
Hellevue
Uhler
John V. Alexander
Bornsboro
E. Earl Whitmore
C. W. Kershner
Bond Redeeming Continues Heavy After Cashing Begins
Banks report varied volumes on the first two days of cashing war bonds with identification required. Some banks saw higher totals on day two, others only slight or half as many as day one, while a $500 bond was cashed. A backlog from prior guidance and a policy urging maturity cashing shape the early results. The American Legion national charter was granted by Congress in 1919.
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American Legion
Congress
Two Hurt When Autos Collide
A collision on Howard street near Chestnut ended with two teens injured. Jamies I. Mier, 17, of Williamsport, and Do Vo., 24, from Turpsburg, were treated for facial cuts and injuries after their cars crashed into a concrete base in front of Nieth's shoe shop as Willis L. Clipp, 25, and another driver tried to avoid the wreck. Estimated damage to each vehicle was $250. Miller was charged with reckless driving.
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Howard End
Jamies I. Mier
Williamsport
Howard Street
Urpsburg
Willis L. Clipp
Chestnut Street
Jeg
Leist
Nieth
Miller
Truck and car collide on Route 40 at Death Curve
A cargo truck and a Cumberland driver’s auto collided on Route 40 at Death Curve yesterday around 4:20 PM. The truck driven by Lloyd Hollenbeck veered toward the right and struck a dwelling rig, while Charles W. Powell’s car stopped to the right. Hollenbeck reported monoxide gas exposure in his cab and was charged for failing to keep to the right. two Marines riding with Powell escaped unhurt.
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Charles Mades
Lloyd Hollenbeck
Charles W. Powell
Cumberland
Wiellenbeck
Powell
Henbeck
Ing
Keen
Reds 20 Miles From Belgrade Press Advance News
Reds press toward Belgrade as reports say enemy troops in northern Transylvania. Clej near Transylvanian capital Danube Delta area under Russian guns less than 12 miles away. Malinovsky forces seize Reghin after crossing the Muresul. another Russian column reaches frontier south of Lawocine. Govorov’s Army captures Estonian island Hiiu, guarding Gulf of Finland approaches.
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Hungary
Germany
Transylvania
Clej
Malinovsky
Reghin
Muresul
Carpatho- Loraine
Lawocine
Baltic
Leonid A
Two Divorce Suits Filed In Equity Court
Two suits for divorce were docketed in equity court yesterday, raising this month’s total to four. Robert L. Wilcher seeks legal separation from Mary Jane Wilcher, with F Wilbur Bridges and Henry Holzapfel as counsel. Margaret Tillett Murphy sues for divorce from William Henry Murphy Sr, represented by Calvert K Hartle. A decree granting an absolute divorce to Harold R Beattie from Jona Cassidy Beattie was signed by Judge Mish, with Grace Gerber Silverberg appearing for the complainant.
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Equity Court
Robert L. Wilcher
F. Wilbur Bridges
Henry Holzapfel
Mary Jane Wilcher
Margaret Tillett Murphy
Calvert K. Hartle
William Henry Murphy
Harold R. Beattie
Jona Cassidy Beattie
Mish
Grace Gerber Silverberg
Noted Prisoner Is Foiled Again
Baltimore Oct 4 Jack Hart serving a life term in Maryland Penitentiary for a 1922 murder made another escape bid Monday, later thwarted. Warden Patrick A Brady reports Hart began sawing through the metal ceiling on the prison fifth floor. hacksaw blades were found in his cell and he was moved to another block.
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Baltimore
Jack Hart
Maryland
Patrick A. Brady
Hart
German division routed in capture of Hiiu
A communique reported that a full German infantry division was routed during the seizure of Hiiu, detailing a sharp setback in fighting described as a significant enemy defeat. The release provided minimal operational specifics and named no higher command.
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Riga
Hiiu
Jack Spratts Feel Ulcer Pain Triggers Appetite Note
Modern day Jack Spratts avoid fat due to stomach distress and ulcer pain. Indigestion heartburn and bloating cited. Udga tablets promoted with 23c box and double money back guarantee. Available at Cauffman Cut Rate and drug stores.
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Jack
Happy Warrior Al Smith Dies in Long Public Life
Al Smith, long a Democratic leader in New York politics and former governor, died after a storied career that included state assembly leadership, sheriff tenure, and a pivotal 1928 presidential bid. He helped pioneer radio campaigning and remained active in Catholic church affairs.
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Allanuy
N. Y
Assembly
Eaker
New York County
Board of Aldermen
Tammany Hall
Charles S. Whitman
Nathan Labor
Smith
Whitman
Erie
Theodore Roosevelt
Ogden L. Ts
Impire Stata Aut
Hooer
Hoover
Alfred E. Smith obituary and political feuds recalled
Birthday Pope Pius XII sent him an apostolic benediction. Smith’s enormous popularity sparked powerful enemies including Hearst and McAdoo. Their 99-ballot 1924 Democratic National Convention fight led to John W. Davis’s nomination. McAdoo helped Roosevelt’s 1932 rise on a stop Roosevelt ticket. Hearst floated Smith as a 1936 candidate. Survived by three sons Captain Alfred E. Smith Jr., Arthur, Walter, two daughters, a sister, and fourteen grandchildren.
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Smith
William Randolph Hearst
William Gibbs McAdoo
McAdoo
Madison Square Garden
New York
John W. Davis
Roosevelt
Chicago
Hearst
Capt
Alfred E. Smith, Jr
U.S. Army
South Pacific
Arthur W. Smi
Walter Smith
John A. Warner
Francis J. Qillinan
Mary Glynn
Meeting Postponed by Board of Education Absences
The Board of Education meeting was held yesterday afternoon but postponed due to illness of two members. A new date will be announced soon. Among 75 applicants for the Michigan State football team, 18 had captained high school teams.
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Board of Education
T Board
Family tolerance as home seed of prejudice
A writer argues that funding a bureau to fight intolerance is noble yet true progress starts at home. He suggests discord within a family over smoking, hats, and music fosters neighborly and national intolerance, urging a living together approach where each member is free to enjoy personal choices.
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Hubby
Sis
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Belgrade
Jack Spratt
al Smith
Joe Marsh
Brewing Industry Foundation
U.S. Rubber
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Chicopee Falls
Powers
War Manpower Commission
U. S. Rubber Company
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Washington St. Hagerstown, Md
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