McCarran Trails Pittman in Nevada Nomination Race
The Associated Press reports Nevada Democratic renomination contest tightens as Pat McCarran leads Lt Gov Vail Pittman by about 853 votes with 10,441 to 9,587 in precinct returns. McCarran labeled isolationist by Pittman camp, while Pittman backers accuse CIO PAC aid. Early results also show George W Malenor conceding GOP Senate nomination. final tallies pending.
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Associated Press
Pat McCarran
Nevada
Vail Pittman
Carran
Pittman
McCarran
Senate
Pittman Ca
Roosevelt
Pitman
CIO
Schools Open Right On Time
Public schools across the state started on schedule as a teacher shortage loomed with about 1300 vacancies. In Washington County all staff are qualified, while elsewhere graduates and undergraduates fill roles amid wartime pressures. About 490 teachers met at the high school for final briefings and talks by Superintendent Willis, who urged continued education during war and to resist pushing youths into full time work.
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Washington County
Willis
Shenandoah Hotel Joins American Hotels Corp Staff
The Shenandoah Hotel in Martinsburg became affiliated with the American Hotels Corporation to supervise capacity starting September 1, announced Manager B. A. Poland.
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Shenandoah Hotel
Martinstinsburg
American Hotels Corporation
B. A. Poland
Watermelons and cantaloupes on Sharpsburg Pike
Ice cold watermelons and fancy cantaloupes available, plus home cured meats of all kinds. Located 3 miles south on Sharpsburg Pike. Advertised by W. Turner.
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Sharpsburg Pike
Turner
Adv
Yanks Enter Lucca Hub on Italian Front Advance
Fifth Army troops have entered Lucca, an important hub ten miles northeast of Pisa, as Allied headquarters report continued west flank gains. Separate reports say Fifth Army forces near Florence also advance, while Monaco defenses are bombarded and German garrison flees Monaco after retreat.
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Rome
Fifth Army
Lucca
Pisa
Allied
Florile
Adriatic
Erniser
Dewers
Monte Carlo
Monaco
End Strike At Bearing Plant Resumes at Cleveland Works
Production of hearings for war equipment resumed at two plants of the Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co after War Department acted on a presidential order and seized facilities. Mechanics Educational Society members reported for work, ending a six day walkout over a locker lock dispute. About 7,000 employed at the two plants.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co
War Department
Roosevelt
Mechanics Educational Society of America
Trinity Class Enjoys Outing at Dam No 4 Clubhouse
The 9 30 class of Trinity Lutheran Sunday school led by Jacob Roessner held an outing at the Dam No 4 clubhouse owned by Charles E Jones. About 35 attended a supper of fried chicken corn on the cob and watermelon with Harold Willis performing several vocal pieces.
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Trinity Lutheran Sunday School
Jacob Roessner
Dam No. 4
Charles E. Jones
Harold Willis
Deaths and Memorials in Local Notices
Andrew Jackson Brown aged 93 dies at Hotel Hancock after a long affiliation with James W. Bowers Lodge 172 AF and AM and Watfordsburg IOOF Lodge 601. Survived by sister Eva Small and daughter Rose Small of Baltimore. Funeral Thursday 2:30 at Rehoboth Church with Rev. D. E. Witt Dickey. Interment Rehoboth cemetery. Body viewable at Jenkins Funeral Home until funeral day.
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Andrew Jackson Brown
Hotel Hancock
James W. Bowers Lodge
Watfordsburg
Eva Small
Miss Rose Small
Baltimore
Rehoboth
D. E. Witt Dickey
Hancock M. E
Jenkins
Treatment Of American Prisoners Of War Leaves Much To Be Desired
American captives in Japan and Germany face poor diets overcrowding and strict mail limits per a Red Cross bulletin shared with the Washington County Red Cross. Reported camps show rice bread vegetables fruit small meat portions and tea with milk reserved for parents only. Rations meet calories but lack protein and fat while officers can write six letters yearly and privates receive harsher limits. Continued details note overcrowding and winter cold.
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Japan
Germany
International Red Cross
Washington County
Red Cross
Bulletin
Dutch Government In Exile To Return Holland
In London on September 6 the Netherlands government in exile said it would return to Holland as Allied forces liberate the country. Premier Pieter Gerbrandy stated the cabinet would resign upon arrival, allowing Queen Wilhelmina to form a new government, and hinted at seeking territorial compensation if large areas had been flooded by Germany.
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London
Holland
Netherlands
Britain
Pieter Gerbrandy
Wilhelmina
Gerbrandy
Battle Of London Now Has Been Won
London has been in the front line in the final phase of the war. Home Secretary Herbert Morrison said London’s people have won the air battle from 1940 to 1944 and that Hitler failed to knock London out despite his aim to win every thing.
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London
Herbert Morrison
Hitler
For a Good Investment Buy A Diamond Ring At Saum's
A brief classified style notice promoting a diamond ring purchase at Saums located at 21 Jonathan Street Ady. The item highlights investment value and store name. No dates or specific prices provided.
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Saum's
Jonathan St. Ady
Williamsport considers new water tank to prevent fire hazard
At the Williamsport meeting on Monday September 13 officials discussed erecting a water tank or standpipe to avoid a serious fire risk from pressure loss. The projected cost is about 15000 dollars with several officials viewing the plan favorably. Meanwhile Hagerstown's water shortage eased after leaks in the Potomac line were repaired and pumping resumed. The west end reservoir level fell to nine feet prompting conservation as western residents noticed reduced pressure.
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Williamsport
Hagerstown
Potomac
West End
Water Department
Edgemont
Cavetown
Best Service and Best Buys in Jewelry at Saum’s
Jewelry shoppers should visit Saum’s at 21 Jonathan St for best quality pieces and smart savings. The ad highlights early shopping, emphasizing value and service.
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Saum's
Jonathan St
Adv
Canadians Drive To Strait Of Dover Front Advance Near Boulogne
Canadian First Army patrols reached the Strait at Dover on both sides toward Calais and were within a mile of Boulogne. Polish armor and infantry under Canadian command moved to the outskirts of St Omer, 23 miles east of Boulogne, as Britain watches the ongoing coastal battle and the last German holdouts in the Boulogne Calais St Omer belt shrink. About 50 000 to 60 000 Germans remained in the area.
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Witit
Dover
Calais
Boulogne
St. Omer
Britain
England
Hell Corner
Boulonne-Calais-St. Omer
Establish Second Ringworm Clinic in Hagerstown
Hagerstown opens a second scalp ringworm clinic at Antietam street school to serve non pupils, with plans to expand to other city schools. Dr Isadore Botyinick of the U S Public Health Service explains a broader survey of public school children soon to determine case numbers and necessary treatment centers. The Health Department still runs an examination and treatment center for non Antietam pupils, with nine children on the Health Department roll and seven tentatively cured pending periodic reexaminations.
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Hagerstown
Antietam Street
Isadore Botyinick
U.S. Public Health Service
Health Department
Williamsport Fire Company Picnic Resumes After Hiatus
The Williamsport Volunteer Fire Company plans its annual picnic for members on Sunday September 9 at Keller Banzhoff's home in Pinebush. The event starts at 10 a.m. with lunch served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The firemen’s gathering ends the years-long break and marks a return of the tradition.
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Williamsport
Overseas Gift Mailing Period At Saums Store
Notice urges customers to select gifts now at Saum's 21 Jonathan Street for overseas mailing between September 15 and October renewal. Regulation packing free advertised.
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Saum's
Jonathan St
Ady
Rudynoff Horses To Feature Fair At Hagerstown
Rudynoff and his troupe of thoroughbred Arabian horses will headline the Great Hagerstown Fair week of September 18. Riders perform varied equine feats, reflecting a career with Barnum and Bailey and Ringling acts. President Coffman notes 25 high-class circus acts join the grandstand lineup, with record grandstand spending to improve offerings.
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Hagerstown
Rudy Rudynof
Rudynof
Barnum and Bailey’s
Ringling
A. K. Coffman
Rudynoff
Election Office Opens Evenings For Voter Registration
The Board of Election Supervisors will stay open evenings on September 15 16 22 and 23 until p m to register new voters and issue transfers. The last civilian registration day for the November 7 election remains September 23 with transfers also due.
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Board of Election Supervisors
Dont Sell Your Old Gold Until You Get Our Appraisal
Local ad offers highest cash price for old gold and invites readers to Saum's at 21 Jonathan Street to obtain appraisal via their app.
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Saum’'S
Jonathan St. Adv
MEN and WOMEN IN UNIFORM IN WWII WAR EFFORT
Military notices update readers on training assignments and promotions. Harry Gordon Bennett completes water purification course at Fort Belvoir Virginia and joined Cambridge public schools as acting principal. Sons Pvt John A. Cuddy and Sgt Deryle Cuddy stationed in France and Italy, requests for letters. Pvt Robert Lewis Beard and Pvt Herrick Harrell Dyer undergo pre aviation cadet processing at Keesler Field Biloxi. Sgt Paul E Newkirk earns Good Conduct Medal at an Eighth Air Force station in Britain, assigned to P-51 Mustang unit. Pvt George H Renn visiting wife and son, seeking contact and letters. Continued on Page 6.
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Harry Gordon Benntt
Joseph
Beulah Bennett
W. North St
Engineer
Fort Belvoir
State Teacher's College
Bowie
Board of Education
Campridge
Robert Lewis Beard
Roy_R. Beard
Salem Ave
Herrick Harrell Dyer
H. H. Dyer
Potomac St
Army Air Forces Training Command
Kees
AAF
England
Paul E. Newkirk
H. B. Newkirk
Big Springs
Fighter Command
Britain
Sgt. Newkirk
Ordnance Supply
Army
Big Spring
Pvt Robert Kean Killed In Action In France
Pvt Robert B Kean 23 was killed in action in France on July 31 as wife Mrs Cora Kean of Hagerstown learned via War Department telegram. Son of Mr and Mrs B H Kean Chambersburg and former Fairchild Aircraft employee in Hagerstown. Surviving parents a daughter Patricia Ann and six siblings in or out of the armed forces. Separately Sgt Harry W Foreman Jr 19 of Cumberland missing in France since August 10. basic training at Camp Butler NC and overseas since May. attended St Marty Catholic School in city.
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Robert B. Kean
France
Cora Kean
Hagerstown
War Department
B. H. Kean
Chambersburg
Fairchild Aircraft
Pvt
Kerr
Patricia Ann
Harry W. Foreman
Cumberland
Harry W. Foreman, Jr
Camp Butler
N. C
St. Marty Catholic School
Missing in Action Sgt Ira F Cline
Sgt Ira F Cline, son of Mrs Paul Flock of this city, has been missing in action since August 12. The War Department notified his wife Mrs Marie C Cline of Chambersburg. Also listed is a note for a special games party at the I C O F Auditorium with prizes stamps and free refreshments.
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Ira F. Clne
Paul Flock
Marie C. Cline
Chambersburg
War Department
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Waitstare
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Red Cross Bulletin
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Jonathan Street
Siagerstown Industrial Loan
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Roy G. Reeder
Needysville
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GMC
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Strait of Dover
Williamsport Fire Company
Green Lantern
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W. Antietam St
Community Finance Service, Inc
Earle's Dept Store
Gardenhour Bros
Reich
Gerhard Schroeder
Schroeder
St. Lo
Washington
J. Monroe Johnson
Defense Transportation Director
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Atsaum
Jonathan Si
Hagerstown Ice Co
Fleigh Motor Co
Oak Hill Avenue
James R. Cuddy
St. Clair St
John A. Cuddy
Sgt
Deryle C. Cuddy
Intaly
Ler Field
Biloxi
Miss
George H. Renn
Ridge Ave
Geo. E. Renn
Co. H
Camp Reynolds
Greenville
Msr
Price A. Wimner
Mt. Etna Road
Robert Kean
Arthur F. Detrow
Gen
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Value Center Central
Summit Ave
Value Center
Attentign Knights Templar
St. Bernard Commandery No
Knights Templar
John V. Alexander
Boonsboro
Temple
Paul H. Fryer
Commercial Small Loan & Finance Co
Summit Avenue
Hagerstown, Md
Court House
A. G. Crankleton Electric CO
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N. Locust St
Hale Elberta Shippers
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Public Square
Pangborn Corporation
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