Russians Invade East Prussia Amid Berlin Reports
Moscow announced heavy bombing attacks across East Prussia with a front extending near Vilkaviskis and Insterburg. Soviet forces pushed toward Tilsit and Riga cleanup operations continued in Latvia as German defenses faltered. Military action also reported in Belgrade and Transylvania with significant German casualties noted.
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Moscow
East Prussia
Junkers
Vilkaviskis
Naumiestis
Lithuania
Schirwindt
Insterburg
Gumbinnen
Stalluponen
Berlin
East
Prus
Sia
Niemen
Tilsit
Riga
Latvia
Ventspils
Belgrade
Marshal Tito
Hungary
Transylvania
Ronasec
Carpatho-Ukraine
E Danellor
Poland
Japs Aim Seen To KO China In Pacific Drive
The Japanese plan to defend new land masses in the Pacific signals heavier land operations by Allied forces against Asia. MacArthur’s land campaigns may take months to seize the Philippines as air and sea forces support a long conquest. Japanese armies in China and Manchuria, aided by a fragile air lifeline over the hump, could delay Allied aims by widening coastal control and complicating landings from new island bases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Guinea
Asia
Philippines
Douglas MacArthur
China
Manchuria
Russia
Packages To Navy Still Permitted
The local post office announced that parcels may be mailed weekly to service members in the Navy Marine Corps or Coast Guard without a written request while Army senders must provide a written request. During the Christmas parcel period no written request was needed for up to one package weekly. An individual may send one parcel every two weeks to the same addressee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Peterson's Ointment offers quick pile relief nationwide
Millions of sufferers over 40 years have found relief from itching and smarting with Peterson's Ointment. The cooling soothing astringent formula soothes irritation and helps sleep at night. 35¢ a box, 6¢ in tube with applicator, money back if not delighted.
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Peterson
Yanks Prepare For Assault To Take Cologne
The report describes First Army front mopping up Aachen and pushing northeast of the Siegfried line to clear the way for Cologne. U S Third Army advances nearly a mile north of Ancy Sur Moselle toward Metz while progress continues in the Vosges foothills near Bruyeres and Le Thillot despite German counterattacks.
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Que
First Army
Aachen
Siegfried Line
Eisenhower
Cologne
U.S. Third Army
Ancy-Sur-Moselle
Metz
Associated Press
Wes Gallagher
Vosges
Bruyeres
le Thillot
Philippines Hit By U. S. Airmen
Gen. Douglas MacArthur announced air strikes across Mindanao to target a Japanese convoy of 62 trucks and six staff cars, disperse a cavalry unit, and attack airfields. Tokyo broadcast observers noted renewed danger of invasion underlined by naval setbacks and heavy Japanese losses. Ulithi lagoon landings followed by rapid seizure of four islets near the main entrance. The main atoll measures 19 by 10 miles and Moogmog hosts the port.
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Ulithi
Guam
Palaus
Nimitz
Philippines
Tokyo Radio
Manila
Douglas MacArthur
Southwest Pacific
Mindanao
Federal Communications Comission
United States
Adm
William F. Halsey
3Rd Fleet
Ulithi Lagoon
Moogmog
Army parcel requests allow multiple deliveries in week
Another individual may send one package during the same week to the same addressee, provided a written request is shown if the parcel is directed to those serving in the Army.
Post War Farm Plan Urges Maryland Rehabilitation
A Maryland State Farm Plan and Equipment Rehabilitation Subcommittee forecast postwar spending of about 40 million dollars on farm rehabilitation and new structures, averaging 1,000 dollars per farm. It cites many farm buildings as in poor condition and outlines two main actions: an education program to align design with current knowledge and a research program on building design economics and new materials. Harris Cardry chaired the committee with Prof. R W Carpenter as secretary.
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College Park
Maryland
University of Maryland Extension Service
University of Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station
Harris Cardry
Snow Hill
Lumberman’s Association
Florida Keys Area Prepares for Hurricane Winds
The bulletin warns of increasing winds across South Florida this afternoon and tonight with hurricane force possible as far north as Port Myers and Tampa by tomorrow. Emergency warnings urge all interests to stand by for further advisories as hurricane alerts extend from Miami to Tampa.
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Florida
Port Myers
Tampa
Weather Bureau
Florida Keys
Miami
Havana Braces As Hurricane Roars Over Cuba
The storm center passed near Havana and the Isle of Pines as communications north and west of the island were cut. Authorities warned residents of a severe lashing with winds increasing along the Gulf coast and Cuba’s capital still facing the full force of the hurricane. Communications with Havana were down and nearly 10,000 inhabitants faced the blow with preparations in place.
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Bero Beach
Cedar Keys
Okeechobee
Havana
Cuba
Gulf of Mexico
Isle of Pines
Five Border States May Decide 1944 Election
Washington attorney Simon Michelet says Maryland Kentucky Missouri Oklahoma and West Virginia form the pivotal border bloc. He notes a shift since 1958 with Democrats losing ground in governors and Congress, while Republicans gain in 1938 and 1944 across these states, making them key battlegrounds alongside New York and Pacific states. The piece also mentions the Dniepr Dam in Russia, destroyed early in the war.
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Washington
Simon Michelet
Michelet
Kentucky
Maryland
Missouri
Oklahoma
West Virginia
New York
Pacific Coast
Roosevelt
U. S
House of Representatives
House
Pennsylvania
Pacific States
Plan Outlined To Aid Veterans
A plan to help returning service men and women find jobs and reintegrate into civilian life was outlined by C. C. Schlink Jr national chairman of the Junior Chamber disabled service men program at a joint luncheon of local service clubs and Jaycees at Hotel Alexander. He described a three category approach and urged community coordination to give veterans one place for guidance while noting Peoria Ills plan supports employment through a consultant and secretary at an annual cost around 6000 dollars. The audience included Mayor Richard Sweeney and Chamber of Commerce president H L Mills.
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Cc. C. Schlink, Jr
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
Hotel Alexander
Paul Horst
Maryland State Junior Chamber of Commerce
Schlink
Normandy
Peoria
Richard Sweeney
H. L. Mills
Chamber of Commerce
Peter W. Sweetser
Newton D. Baker Army Hospital
H. C. Logsden
Franklin M. Thomas
Greek Women As Hostages in War Crimes Report
Reports from Rome dated October 18 say German troops in Greece are using women and children as hostages to deter guerrilla attacks. Nazi warnings promise retaliation with ten hostages killed per attack, with the first civilian group already slain. Fifty women were taken as troops retreated from Velos toward Larissa.
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Rome
Evacuation Reported of German Base at Salonika
Reports from Ankara said the Germans had begun evacuation of their important base and communication center at Salonika where about 50,000 Nazis are concentrated. The note mentions children and uncertainties about their fate.
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Ankara
Salonika
Beer fat color links to vitamin content in foods
The note claims yellow beer fat may surpass white fat in food value due to Vitamin A. It contrasts with current interest in classified ads where many people are seeking what they want today.
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America
Rug
S.S.3
Caskey’s
Caskey Baking Co
Aaa
Schindel, Rohrer & Co
S. Potomac St
Icodemus
K. O
SI _MORTH
Yanks
H L. Mills Inc
Florida Keys Area
Rumford
Howard’s
Baltimore St
Paib Bilt
Lowe
Washington St
Dniepr
Junior Chamber
R. D. McKee
Volos
Larissa
Cloverdale
Cloverdale Spring UU
Newville
Baker Distributing Company
Just
Montgomery
Hare
Coca-Cola Company
Hagerstown
Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Inc
Pennsylvania Ave
Hugh C. Crafton
Mgr
Coca-Cola
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