Allies clear Salerno area. advance on Sorrento peninsula
Allied spokesmen report heavy air and ground actions near Salerno. US forces attacked a column of 1,800 German vehicles north of Contursi destroying 246. Fifth Army pushes north of Battipaglia amid stiff resistance while Montecorvino sees limited gains. Gioia seized. minefields and booby traps found. Eighth Army advances. Amafi and southern Sorrento towns fall as islands near Naples come under Allied control.
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Contursi
Eboli
Fifth Army
Battipaglia
Montecorvino
Gioia
Eighth Army
Salerno
Sorrento
Naples
Amafi
Allies tighten grip from Naples to Salerno as German withdrawal accelerates
An order places Naples as a prime target for Fifth and Eighth Army advances across the Gulf of Naples. As German forces retreat inland, Allied momentum toward the next defense line is expected to quicken. Casualty reports emerge from Salerno, with full counts pending division sorting. German evacuation of Sardinia opens potential airbase routes toward northern Italy and southern France.
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Gulf of Naples
Naples
Clarke
Salerno
Sardinia
Haly
France
DNB
Berlin
Negro Jailed on Assault Charge
Earl Hip Sullivan was arrested after allegedly firing a revolver at Emmett Jones during a dispute following a dice game on Jonathan street. Jones was unharmed. Sullivan faced assault charges and a city court hearing was set, while authorities later searched his home with a warrant and seized wine and beer lacking federal stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl “Hip” Sullivan
Sherif John B. Huyett
Emmett Jones
Jonathan Street
Jones
Sullivan
Huyett
Offeers
Suman
Stubborn Grass Fire Burns Near Vacant Lots
A stubborn grass fire in Vacant fields near W F Prior Company's publishing house burned over several lots and threatened two buildings. Firemen from First Hose battled the blaze for more than two hours after an alarm sounded at 2 30 yesterday afternoon. Children playing with matches are blamed for starting the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Prior
Balkans Invasion Seen Imminent By Allies
London reports indicate Allied air superiority and a weakened Italian fleet reduce sea danger as German troops rush into southeastern Europe. Guerrilla forces under Mihailovich grow stronger in the Balkans while hundreds of Italians join bands with Allied support. Romanian officials seek Allied contact in Ankara over possible shift from Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mans
Crete
Dodecanese
London
Balkans
London Morning
Europe
Salonika
Aegean
Draja Mihailovich
Istanbul
The
Daily Sketch
Ankara
Rumania
Germany
Whiskey Price Ceilings Fixed Under OPA Rules
Maximum retail prices for distilled spirits set by new OPA rules effective August 30. In Baltimore prices run slightly below other areas with wide brand variations, $1.67 a pint ceiling at Pidgeville vs $2 at a local shop. Scotch generally $5.00 to $5.15 a bottle locally, while Harpers Ferry stores report $5.75. dealers report scarce whiskey despite higher listed limits. gin, mead and wine plentiful. OPA margins applied include 23 1 3 percent on whiskey gin and rum, 45 percent on cordials, 50 percent on wines. regional transport costs may push prices higher.
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OPA
Baltimore
Pidgeville
Hagerstown
Maryland
Slake Guarded At City Hospital In Frederick Case
George Wilson Blake former labor organizer is guarded at a Frederick hospital where L is treated for a foot infection. Blake, once of Hagerstown, was recently brought back from the west coast to face four charges in Frederick County Circuit Court amid a history of escapes from several institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wilson Blake
Frederick Hospital
Hagerstown
Blake
West Coast
Frederick County
Soviets Break German Lines Near Smolensk and Kiev
Soviet forces under Yeremenko advance from the northeast while Vassily Sokolovsky pushes into Yartsevo. Smolensk, a major rail hub, remains a base for German operations as Red Army eyes Roslavl and Dubrovka. Advances threaten Chernihiv, Priluki, Lubny, and Poltava fronts, while Crimea’s Sevastopol line faces risk from Azov Sea movements toward Melitopol.
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Pagé
Yeremenko
Vassily Sokolovsky
Yartsevo
Smolensk
White Russia
Altho
Poland
Baltic States
Roslavl
Red Army
Desna River
Dnieper
Dubrovka
Brvyansk
Trabchersk
Priluki
Lubny
Piryatin
Mirgorod
Krasnograd
Poltava
Crimea
Sea of Azov
Mariupol
Melitopol
Sevastopol
Many Inducted Into Army Navy In Post War Roll Call
A list of individuals from towns including Lynchburg Virginia and surrounding areas who were inducted into the Army and Navy. Names appear with street addresses such as 24 East Avenue and 236 Frederick, among others, highlighting a local roll of new service members.
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Joho Kalausich
East Avenue
Elmer E. Walker
Frederick
Jack R. Hershey, Jr
Laurel
Jerry LaPole
John
Harry T. Miller, Jr
Marshall
Clarence G. Peters
Garlinger
John R. Ward
Alexander
Charles E. Miller
South Walnut
Hubert L. Burker
West Antietam
Joseph H. Henneberger
Sunset
Charles N. Baylor, Jr
Tractor and Trailer Carrying Silk Overturned on Highway
A tractor and trailer carrying 12 tons of raw silk overturned on the Williamsport Greencastle pike near Kemps Mill around six yesterday evening. Driver Robert M. Lockhart age 29 of Winchester and fellow trucker Harry A. Boarman of Winchester escaped unharmed. Traffic was tied up for over an hour as cleanup followed.
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Williamsport - Greencastle
Kemps Mill
Robert M. Lockhart
Winchester
Harry A. Boarman
Meeting of Radio Service Called in Washington County
An important meeting of the War Emergency Radio Service of Washington County will be held tonight at o oclock in the ballroom of Hotel Patterson. A campaign is now underway for additional amateur short wave operators to man Washington County's T2 sets. A number of the new applicants are expected to attend the meeting.
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Washington County
Hotel Patterson
Police Probe Death After Auto Crash Near Baltimore
Authorities investigate the deaths of two men in a 1935 sedan crash near Cumberland. Miss Folmer, injured and dazed, may have been ejected or jumped from the car after drinking in Baltimore. Witness accounts and a guard rail skid mark suggest the vehicle left the road and overturned. Police seek warrants for the three men, and Cumberland and state officers examine the scene for evidence.
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Lehenin
Baltimore
Martin &, Ingram
Miss Folmer
Sherif Leister Isanogle
John W. Daughtery
Shipley
Cumberland
John Hetzer
Williamsport
Russell Barnhart
Hancock
Fulmer
State Police Corp
John W. Daugherty
Corp
Improved FASTEETH Powder for Loose Teeth Comfort
An old advertisement touts FASTEETH as an alkaline powder to soothe gums and firm false teeth. It claims quicker comfort and reduced embarrassment from loose plates and urges purchase at drug stores.
Seven Killed In Train Bus Crash Near Johnston City
Seven persons died and at least fifty three were injured when a crowded Greyhound bus bound for Chicago from Memphis collided with a diesel Missouri Pacific train two miles south of Johnston City Illinois. Coroner Lon Gasaway said most casualties were bus passengers. a few train crew and passengers had minor injuries. Among the injured were Dr Luciano Milla Cisneros and his daughter Sofia. both expected to recover. The crash occurred as the bus, traveling downgrade, was struck by the train. the bus cab was demolished and one side caved in while the engine baggage car of the train overturned. The bus seats were reportedly full with some standing in the aisle.
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Johnston City
Greyhound
Memphis
Tenn
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Here
Lon W. Gasaway
Williamson County
Marion
Tfl
St. Louis
Luciano Milla
Cisneros
Guatemala
Sofia Milla
Greyhound Bus ‘Lines
Gasaway
J. R. Hard
Louis Lookefsky
Paducah
Ed White
Dorothy Pate
Ypsilanti
Mich
Eddie Louis Marshall
Hutting
Ark
Herrin
Georgia Hawkins
Milwaukee
West Frankfort
Ballot Counting Advance in Washington County Soil District
County Agent Mark Miller said ballots to select three of five supervisors will be tallied early this week. Balloting occurred last week but returns aren’t tabulated yet because mail ballots dated September 17 are valid and must be received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
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Lily Pons
Bell Symphonic Orchestra
WBAL
Gee
Acme Coffee
Balkan
R. M. Hays & Bros., Inc
E. Wash. St
Newcat
Schindel
Rohrer & Co
Sherwin-Williams Paints
Potomne
Cushwa
City Hospital
Army
Navy
Saale
Hagerstown Gas CO
Harry
Cece
Jonathan St
Hilla
Pages
John R. O’brien
J. A. O'Brien
Church Street
Wairchild
Co. M
APO
Camp Swift
Texas
Allen F. Miner
Chambersburg
Route 5
Pvt
Harold J. Miner
North Africa
Pfe
Richard R. Miller
Elkins
W. Va
Co. B
Fort Dix
New Jersey
Seaman
Carl L. Miller
Sampson Training School
New York
David R. Schindel
B. Randolph Schindel
Cedar Lawn
O.M.G.S. Co
Care
San Francisco
Cal
James R. Shanholtz
1801 Chemical Co
Macon
Isaac Shanholtz
George Streat
L. L. Oaks
Serstown
Glenn Oaks
Sicily
Base Area Group
N. Y
Pri
Francis J. Oaks
North Camp Polk
Edward R. Miller, Jr
Co. D
North _ Lamp Polk
Paul E. Huffer
USNR
Elsie E. Huffer
South Potomac Street
11Th Spel
N.C.B
Care Fleet Post Office
North American Cement Corp
Adrian H. Onderdonk
Technical Army Air Force School
Lake Field
Arizona
St. James
Officers Candidate School
Miami
Fla
R. L. Onderdonk
Army Air Force Star Unit
University of California
E.E. Strickler
North Potomac Street
Fort Knox
A. G.F
Fort Meade, Md
Hone
May's Optical
Strlee
Oxfords
Washington ST
the Red Cross and
Office of Civilian Defense
West Washington &T
Concord
Silex
Myers North Potomac Street
Rogers Jewelry Co
House of
Blue White
West Washington
Franklin Street
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Baltimore City
Avenes
Lawrence
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