Cleveland Holocaust Rages as 42 Dead 83 Missing
A vast firestorm roared through Cleveland as blasts from East Ohio Gas Co storage tanks triggered a second day of flames. At least 42 people were dead and 83 missing as 3,600 were displaced and 10s of thousands faced danger from looting and outages. Fire damage estimated in the millions as state guards mobilized to guard the burned district.
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Cleveland
East Ohio Gas Co
Adj
Donald F. Pancoast
Ohio
Gatro
Realty Market Has Quiet Week
The market showed modest activity with total sales near $ S0.00 for the week ending today. Transactions include Kenneth H Engle to Edgar W Leckton for property on Belview Ave West, $5500. Robert Longnecker to Edward Deal for four acres in Chewsville district, $426. J Raymond Hershey to Mollie Mansh for residence on Laurel Street, $10200. John Flook to Harry Shank for property northeast Keedysville, $4500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth H. Engle
Edgar W. Leckton
Belview Avenué
Robert E. Longnecker
Edward A. Deal
Chewsville
J. Raymond Hershey
Mollie
Mansh
Laurel Street
John J. Flook
Harry Co. Shank
Keedysville
Raymond G. Hammond
Aaron K. Light
Chestnut Street
Sterling W. Edwards
Julian J. Bauman
Eleanora Groh
Robert Duke
Pennsylvania Avenue
William Jk. Loudenslager
Samuel J. Shillinghers
West Washington Street
Model Homes
Holand M Price
Fairgreen Acres
Charles FE
Mullenix
Gerald L. Barrip
Paul KE
Kunkleman
Propy
Ridge Avenue
Thomas E. Reach
John W. Webb
Propert
Wilson Boulevard
Truman Endorses Erickson in Montana Gubernatorial Race
Senator Truman campaigned in Rate Montana for the Roosevelt Truman ticket praising Leif Erickson for governor while challenging Dewey on foreign policy. The rally at the For theater drew attention as Dewey’s stance was questioned and described as needing to be smoked out.
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Mont
Harry $. Truman
Montana
Leif Erickson
Erickson
State Supreme Court
Sam C Ford
Truman
Thomas BE. Dewey
Mine Union Leader Backs Roosevelt Reelection
SPRINGFIELD Oct 21 Ray Edmundson former United Mine Workers Senate President and UMW international presidency hopeful urged reelection of President Roosevelt in a statement. Edmundson warned that election of Gov Thomas E. Dewey would be a calamity for organized labor.
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Springfield
Ray Edmundson
Slnate
United Mine Workers
UMW International
John L. Lewis
Roosevelt
Edmundson
Thomas E. Dewey
Rally Tonight in Williamsport Leaders to Speak
Daniel F. McMullen and labor leader Sta dean of Washington county will headline a Democratic rally tonight at the Community Building in the park Williamsport. Mayor Richard H. Sweeney and Robert F. Snyder will speak with Hawken presiding. McMullen promised a major message for Wh sport voters and others urged to turnout for the November 7 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel F. McMullen
Congress
Richard H. Sweeney
Robert F. Snyder
Sta
Washington County
Williamsport
Richard G. Hawken
McMullen
Wh Sport
Potomac Edison Seeks to Abandon Trolley in 5 Mile Route
Potomac Edison applies to the Public Service Commission for permission to abandon the trolley between Middletown and Myersville and replace it with bus service. John W. Burgess of Myersville says a protest petition will be filed and a delegation will attend the hearing set for October av. The route covers about five miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac Edison Company
Pulice Service Commission
Middletown
Myersville
John W. Eldridge
Apples Blown Off By Wind In Greensburg Area
Wind and rain battered Washington county near Smithsburg and Greensburg causing apple losses and unroofed barns at Ernest Hoover’s farm. Rain totals reached 2.37 inches in Hagerstown, 1.94 at Keadysville, and 2.0 at Edgemont reservoir before dawn. Hancock reported few apples blown down due to mountain protection. the storm moved from the east toward the sea.
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Ernest Hoover
Greensburg
Smithsburg
Hoover
Washington County
Hagerstown
West End
J. A. Miller
Keadysville
Edgemont Reservoir
Potomac River
Hancock
Apnie
Divorce cases rise to twenty six filed this month
Two more suits for divorce bring the total to 26 filed so far this month. Betty Jane Parks sues Frank Edgar Par and Ernest Frank Heiberger sues Pauline Heiberger. All suits filed through Attorney C. K. Hartle with orders granted in the court session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jane Parks
Frank Edgar Par
Ernest Frank Heiberger
Pauline Heiberger
Attiney CG
K. Hartle
Evere Sisl
Set
Eldred L. Sisk
Hartle
Jaces
Millers and Martins Compete in Local Phone Directory
The Millers and Martins lead the Washington county phone listings in a neck and neck race, with 120 to 119 entries. The Smiths are third with 110, and Jones trails with 29. The directory shows 9,994 alphabeticals and 2,356 listings, indicating about 14,435 copies and similar numbers of phones in use. It notes colorful names like Violet and Greene, animal names such as Lyons and Moose, and even Royals like Pope and King among names registered. Aaron is the first given name, followed by Hast Zuck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Washington County
Aaron
Back Seat Drivers Had Better Beware
Vancouver city council studies a proposed back seat driver traffic bylaw. City Solicitor A. E. Lord notes a clause allowing action by a husband against a wife who interferes with the driver. The bylaw aims to curb passenger interference and ensure proper control of the vehicle.
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Vancouver
B. C
A. E. Lord
Chance Of Dual Highway Seen
Motor Vehicle Commissioner W Lee Elgin sees an excellent chance to win federal approval for at least part of the Hagerstown Frederick dual highway and begin work next spring. He notes the application to finish to Frederick was disapproved but expects approval to complete to Myersville next year and will send assistance toward that plan. He cited photos he took of traffic near Leitersburg presented to the State Roads Commission and recalled the successful bridge approval on the feeder road to Hagerstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lee Elgin
Hagerstown-Frederick
Frederick
Myersville
Leitersburg
State Roads Commission
Hagertsown
Hurricane Ends Costly Rampage Ends in North Carolina
A blistering tropical storm that hit Cuba and Florida ended its 1,000 mile rampage against North Carolina foothills. Thirty five were dead, Florida citrus damage estimated at 20 million to 50 million dollars. Miami, Bradenton, and Orlando reported heavy losses with gusts near 108 mph. The storm advanced from Cuba into Florida then moved northeast off the coast toward Jacksonville. No further casualties reported beyond Florida and Cuba.
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Raleigh
N. C
Cuba
Florida
North Carolina
Miami
New Orleans
Bradenton
Fla
Orlando
Citrus Belt
Caribbean
FampaRradenton
Jacksonville
Last 800 Germans In Aachen Surrender After City Fall
Aachen falls as 800 German defenders surrender unconditionally ending organized resistance. Allied advances press toward Roosendaal and Breda while Canadian and British forces push along Antwerp Breda highway. U S forces near Maas river strongpoint. Dieuze Dam breached flooding Dieuze area.
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Aachen
Hitler
Antwerp
Roosendaal
Breda
Wuestwezel
Antwerp-Breda
Calmpthout
Roosendaal Canal
Breskens
Schelde
Holland
U. S
Maas River
Verray
Pedestrian Knocked Down In Boonsboro
Chester Brashear of Frederick was struck by a car in Boonsboro while crossing Route 40 during heavy rain. Driver Harry 5. Thomas of Boonsboro took Brashear to Frederick hospital. Brashear recovered after treatment. no charges filed.
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Chester Brashear
Frederick
Boonsboro
Local Boy Reported Missing Writes He Is Alive
Pvt James Alfred Short reported missing in action in France on September 21 is alive and well, in a letter to his parents Mr and Mrs Claude D Short of Hagerstown Route 3. He says shell shock left him wandering into another company, and notes prior work at the Fairchild plant and attendance at Midway School and South S Watomac Junior High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
James Alfred Short
France
Claude D. Short
Hagerstown Rt. 3
James
Fairchild
Haifway School
Watomac Junior High
Democrats Hold 4677 Majority in County
The county Democratic lead stands at 20 398 Democrats to 15 720 Republicans with 0 448 total registered voters counted, excluding several hundred soldiers voting by mail. A/B 415 whites and 1 135 colored voters are shown, with 47 Prohibitionists and 468 declined ballots. Private Donald E Dickerhoff of Hancock has been wounded in action in France, per the War Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Section Supervisors
Donald E. Dickerhoff
Elmer FE. Dickerhof, Hancock
France
War Department
Credit 8 RAF Pilots With Rommel Death
London reports eight RAF Typhoon pilots were officially credited for fatally wounding Field Marshal Erwin Rommel after bombing a farmhouse field headquarters near Caen on July 7. Wing Commander J R Baldwin led the raid, with 10 direct bombs on the target and subsequent hits on an important staff car.
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London
Erwin Rommel
Caen
Rommel
J. R. Baldwin
Bath
FDR Visits New York City Amid Vote Drive
President Roosevelt makes an open car tour through Democratic New York as he campaigns for a fourth term. He arrives at the Brooklyn Army base at 7 13 a m and starts the city tour at 9 58 a m with Mayor LaGuardia and local leaders. He plans rallies at Ebbets Field, borough visits, and an address at the Waldorf Astoria.
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New York
Roosevelt
New York City
White House
America
Brooklyn Army Base
F. H. LaGuardia
Brooklyn
Frank Kelly
John J. Cashmore
Ebbets Field
Foreign Policy Association
Waldorf-Astoria
EWT
NBC
Blue
Mr. Roosevelt
Former Hancock Boy Killed in France Pfc Maurice Cubbage
Pfc Maurice A Cubbage a native of Hancock and longtime Cumberland resident was killed in action in France on September 26 a War Department telegram to his widow Malvina Blacklin Cubhage of Cumberland announced He was son of the late William and Laura Barton Cubhage He worked at the Celanese Plant Cumberland before enlisting January 26 this year He is survived by his widow a brother Jack and three sisters Mrs Nellie Mazingo Mrs Martha Oliver and Mrs Ruth Diviall of Hancock
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Maurice A. Cubbage
Hancock
France
Malvina Blacklin Cubhage
Cumberland
Wil Ham
Laura Barton Cubhage
Cumbher Iena
Army A
Jack
Nellie Mazingo
Martha Oliver
Ruth Divi
Hartle To Address Democratic Women
The Women’s Democratic Organization of Hagerstown will hold its annual business meeting Monday evening at p.m in the Grice building. Calvert Hartle will be the speaker for the event. All members are urged to attend.
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Women’s Democratic Organization of
Hagerstown
Grice Building
Calvert Hartle
Tireless Wacs Form Fort Sill Duty Routines
Wacs at Fort Sill spend half a day in drills and weekly reviews, walking miles daily to their posts. They have organized a Wednesday night hiking club bringing together service members after duties.
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Sull
Ukla
Fort Sill
Invasion advances as Leyte airfields fall near MacArthur
General MacArthur's force drives inland on Leyte as two Japanese airfields near Taco Joban and near Dulag face imminent seizure. US planes from escort carriers bomb defenses and pillboxes while Japanese counterblows prove weak. Lt. Gen. Walter Krueger's ground forces clash below Cancabato Bay with ships and landing craft hit by shore fire.
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General MacArthur
Philippines
Douglas MacArthur
Leyte
Taco Joban
al Donking
Associated Press
Dulag
Japan
15Th Division
Bataan
Philip
Walter Krueger
Cancabato Bay
Palo
Fred Uampson
Mort
Guatemala Gains New Regime After Coup and Battle
Guatemala City reports a triumvirate led by Capt. Jacobo Arben Maj. Arana and Jorge Toriello seizing power after a 12 hour street battle that toppled President Federico Ponce and killed Gen. Cordo. Rebels used tanks and armored cars to seize forts and threaten the national palace prompting Ponce to surrender.
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Guatemala City
Jacobo Arben
Arana
Jorge Toriello
Guatemala
Federico Ponces
Federico Corado
Sadose
Matamoros
Ponce
Mesxicoe
Vicente Salenz
Linon Democratica Centro-American
Saenz
EL Salvador
Honduras
San Jose
Costa Rica
Quatiing Sonrere
Calendars Ready For Fuel Oil Users
Shaky OCR text outlines ration calendars for fuel oil users and calls to contact the Ration Board. Mentions limits on individual rations and enforcement by officials, with unclear dates and figures. The garbled source preserves a few names and references to OPA policies and aid reductions.
Hancock Apple Pickers Invite Windsor Ex Chef to Supper
In Hancock, a group of apple pickers hosts ten Bahamans at the Cahill orchard. Sam McWenmey, formerly chef for the Duke and Windsor, is invited to prepare meals while the workers harvest, as shortages and logistics complicate the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
Windsor
J. Andrew Cohi
Nicki
Cahill
Sam McWenmeys
Duke
Bad Ass of
Nassai
Sam
Ofa
Coastal Town On Adriatic Occupied By British Eighth
British Eighth Army breached German rear guards on the Adriatic front and seized the coastal bay of Cesenatico, advancing near Rimini, Ravenna, and Cesena as New Zealand and Canadian troops push from the north while Italian towns and lines face disruption.
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Adriatic
Rome
Qer
Eighth Army
Cesenatico
Rimini
Ravenna
New Zealand
Rigby
Cesna
Cesena
Wihtien
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James E. Granger
Probaly
Dewey
Sweeney
Snyder
Potomac Edison
RCAF
Arthur Stuart Ross
Art Ross
Boston Bruins
Brookline
Mass
Lorette
Arthur Ross II
Ross
Elgin
Thunderbolts
U.S
Third Army
Dieuze
Nancy
F.D.R
Pfc
Maurice Cubbage
Mindanao
Heqsamar
Tacloban
Mies
OPA
Tokyo
Rangoon
Raarinie Wan
OOM
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