Verdun Falls as Allies Near Reich Border
Allied forces push toward Germany as Verdun falls and American and British units close on the Reich frontier. Canadian and British advances threaten Dieppe and Le Havre areas while Americans move within 180 miles of a potential linkup with Seventh Army forces through southern France. Supreme HQ lacks exact front positions amid rapid advances and Belgian flags greet the approaching Allied troops.
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Grer
Associated Press
William Smith White
Germany
France
Sir Bernard
Montgomery
21St Army Group
le Havre
Abbeville
Flanders
Rouen
Dieppe
Somme
Amiens
Wmailly
Arras
Belgium
Dunkerque
Troyes
Bar-sur Seine
Seventh Army
Sedan Gap
London
Paris
Ompeigne
Mrain
Frontline Shifts Across France Amid Allied Push
In the toric forest region armistices of 1918 and 1940 signed, fighting spreads east of Beauvais toward Creil. British forces pour across the Somme bridgehead near Amiens while Americans engage last defenses on the Daoulas peninsula. Gen Dwight D. E advises three German marshals and one army commander have been dismissed or wounded, with Rommel reported severely wounded.
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Toric Forest
Bresle
Fouquerolles
Beauvais
Creil
Crepy
Bethancourt
Harmont
Somme
Amiens
Pas Dé Calais
Britany Peninsula
Drést
Daoulas
Dwight D. E. ‘Bower
Noof
Karl Rudolf Gerd von Lundstadt von Kippe
Erwin Rommel
Bucharest Left in Ruins Under German Bombardment
Reported by Armistice delegates in Bucharest and Ploesti after Aug. 24 raids. They describe the royal palace wrecked, key landmarks burned, and Bucharest appearing almost unrecognizable. Antonescu under guard. King Mihai summoned Antonescu and cabinet before arrests.
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Bucharest
Julia Maniu
Peasant Party
Royal
Carol
Lion Focseanu
Army General Staff
Ploesti
George Papp
National Peasant Party
Mihai
Antonescu
Athenee Palace
Manfred von Killinger
Legation
No Substitute For Experience Truman Declares
The article covers Truman urging re-election of Franklin D. Roosevelt, arguing strong knowledge of world affairs and unity with voters. It emphasizes continuing Roosevelt's humane policies for veterans, global peace, and a non-isolationist stance, with Senator Tom Connally predicting a Roosevelt-Truman victory.
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Truman
Nklin D
Roosevelt
United States
Vail
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Tom Corvaily
Texas
Army
Navy
Council
World Organization
Verdun War Scene Recovers Ground as French Gain
The Verdun battle narrative covers German advances and French counteroffensives from June through year end. German losses are tallied at about 330,900 with French around 350,000. French operations include retaking Douaumont and Hill 304, and American entry begins to shape Allied action.
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Fort Vaux
Thainmont
Fleury
Somme
Verdun
Douaumont
Thiaumont
Com
MacArthur invites Ormandy to lead Manila Symphony
General Douglas A. MacArthur expresses strong confidence in liberating the Philippines and invites Eugene Ormandy, conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra, to lead the Manila Symphony in a victory concert. Ormandy accepted after arriving in New York from a long Australia tour and plans to travel to Manila with key musicians to perform once the Philippines are retaken.
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New York
Douglas A. MacArthur
Philippines
Eugene Ormandy
Philadelphia Orchestra
Manila Symphony
Ormandy
LaGuardia Field
Australia
Brisbane
Manila
Allied Equal Hitler's Blitz
A wartime narrative contrasts Allied advances in France with 1940 German momentum. It notes Allied harbor demolitions at Le Havre Brest St Nazaire Lorient, and highlights bridgehead buildup, the arc from Avranches to Paris, and speeds from St Lo to Sedan as American columns accelerate beyond earlier German pace. The British push to Amiens is cited as 60 miles in two days.
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Chiers
tLe Havre
Brest
St. Nazaire
AlLorient
France
Batle
Adolf Hitler
St. Lo
Abbeville
Sedan
St Lo
Avranches
Nantes
Chartres
Paris
Amiens
Good Weather For Labor Day Weekend
Washington September 1. The weather bureau reports a pleasant Labor Day weekend for most of the nation with hot humid conditions limited to the southeast and general showers there. The forecast promises a bright generally fine weekend, with a bright full moon Saturday and Sunday night for vacationers.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Allies Press Into Southeast France After German Retreats
American and French forces push along mountain routes near Lagache pass northwest of Nice while mopping up pockets near Pont Sc Esprit Bourg St Anders Val Jon and Barjac. German garrisons on Rationneau and Pomergues islands near Marseille surrender. loot includes abandoned trucks and weapons as the pursuit continues.
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Condamine
Chatelard
Lagache Pass
Nice
Rhone
Pont Sc. Esprit
Bourg St. Anders
Val- Jon
Barjac
France
Rationneau
Pomergues
Marseille
Tieconersiip
Patch
Otto Richter
49Th
Hancock Woman Has Noted Volunteer Ration Service
Hancock woman Mrs Omps has led a county ration effort for two years, running a sole woman volunteer ration office and serving as distribution agent after the local panel’s disorganization. She logged over 560 hours as a volunteer nurse at Washington County Hospital and aided many residents with selective service papers.
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Amps
OPA
Washington County
Hancock
Omps
County
Hancock Ration Panel
Hagerstown
Ration Free Dry Beans and Fruit Butters Set Sept. 3 to 30
Washington reports no ration points for dry beans fruit butters and prune juices from Sept 3 through Sept 30 1945 changes in blue point values are minor with pineapple juice rising from 15 to 25 points for a No 2 18 ounce can zero value applies to raw dry beans only while canned dry beans retain ration points apple apricot grape and peach fruit butters become point free
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Washington
Sup’t Willis Speaks at Kiwanis Luncheon on Education
Superintendent Benjamin C. Willis told the Kiwanis Club at Hotel Alexander that today’s students shape tomorrow’s world. He urged teachers observe and guide, highlighted vocational guidance, individual pupil development, health and safety, school and parent links, and modern methods for reading writing and arithmetic.
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Benjamin C. Willis
Kiwanic Club
Hotel Alexander
Mrr. Willis
Willis
Warns On Labor Day Bus Travel
A Transportation official explains tire shortages due to overseas war needs may limit Labor Day weekend service. Extra schedules are usually added for holidays, but tire availability could reduce trips. Officials will prioritize passenger care while buses can run and urge public understanding of potential delays.
Fewer Robots Seen as Bomb Launch Sites Captured
London reports indicate Allied forces hold many robot launch sites along the French coast and will seize at least 100 more between Le Havre and the Somme. Night attacks came from northern France and Belgium as villagers recount a two rail platform, 200 feet long, buried two feet underground.
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London
Britain
France
le Havre
Somme
Belgium
Rouen
NAM OFFICIAL TO ADDRESS LUNCHEON AT HOTEL ALEXANDER
William Seals of the National Association of Manufacturers will speak at a luncheon for local clergy and industry representatives in Hagerstown and Washington County on Tuesday September 19 at Hotel Alexander. The event will outline plans for monthly winter meetings. The note recalls that after the Revolutionary War Congress ordered disbandment of the army except 25 privates at Ft Pitt and 55 at West Point.
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William Seals
National Association of Manufacturers
Hflagerstown
Washington County
Hotel Alexander
Congress
Ft. Pitt
West Point
Repeat Of Flood Probable Despite Remote Odds
The Weather Bureau assesses potential flood extremes on the Potomac and nearby waters, forecasting possible floods up to 20 feet above 1936 levels though such events are remote. Reports cite historical highs, cycles, and near Williamsport and Conococheague Creek surveys, outlining flood control possibilities and site inspections near Pinesburg.
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A. S. Weather Bureau
Potomac
Congress
Williamsport
Conococheague Creek
Keller Banzhoff
Pinesbure
Hagerstown Retailers Plan September Luncheon Meeting
The Hagerstown Retailers' Bureau will resume indoor gatherings with a luncheon on Friday, September 29, after two months without meetings.
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Hagerstown
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