Airfields in Balkans Blasted by Allied Bombers
Allied air forces hammered Nazi targets in Hungary and central Serbia. Liberators and fighters struck the Bostermeny and Nis airfields, destroying rail cars and wrecking tracks. Marauders and Mitchells attacked communications in the Po valley and near Florence. Night-flying Bostons ignited fires at Remoulins and near Avignon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Hungary
Serbia
U. Sith
Alessandria
Italy
Bostermeny
Nis
Production Credit Groups Hold Romney Meeting
Officers and employees of the Shenandoah and Romney Production Credit Associations and related bodies met at the New Century Hotel in Romney for a round table on Farm Credit history public relations and association development. Leaders included Julian A. Everly A S Brumback Mrs Princes L Brengle and Ed win L Mason. The group voted to continue these meetings to serve farmers and agricultural groups. The Federal Land Bank of Baltimore was represented by Coke Dobbins and E W Ligon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah and
Romney
Winchester Group
Petersburg and
Keyser National Farm Loan Associations
New Century Hotel
Julian A. Everly
A. S. Brumback
Princes L. Brengle
S. R. Dorsey
N. V. Ruby
Shenandoah Association
Edwin L. Mason
Romney Association
Federal Land Bank of Baltimore
Messrs. Coke Dobbins
E. W. Ligon
Grain prices steady amid shipments across markets
Wheat futures in Baltimore edged higher with No 2 red garlicy spot domestic at 1.56 1 4 and rail transport at 1.61 as shipments moved through the market on August 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Nazis Claim Crashing on Eastern Front Moscow Dispatches
Russian reports say a Soviet breakthrough could threaten German soil as Berlin cites a Baltic naval advance into the Gulf of Riga. A Jelgava sector setback and heavy losses claim 144 German tanks and self propelled guns knocked out, amid broader nine day tolls of over 1,500 German tanks destroyed in the war of attrition on the Po plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Jelgava
Gulf of Riga
Berlin
Gulf
Riga
Jel
France war update hints on new government and maquis links
Reports from Toulouse and Ankara indicate Petain may visit Belfort as Allied landings on the Riviera proceed. The piece notes ongoing air and parachute communications between American and French forces and Maquis patrols in the year before the invasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Ankara
Petain
Belfort
French Riviera
Ration Calendar and Food Coupon Details
The ration calendar lists food coupon categories A through Z8 A5 gh oe valid indefinitely with notes on sugar books and meat quotas. It cites period four five and new periods with expiration dates through 1945 and mentions coupons usable when received from the ration board.
Suits for 30000 Filed Against Tracking Firm
James B. Smith of near Vaucluse files three damages suits totaling 30000 against Queen Tracking Company of North Wilkesboro N C arising from a December 6 1943 Valley Pike collision near Vaucluse that killed his wife Geral dine and injured children Mary 16 and Jack Allen 3 The suits seek 10000 for Mary 5000 for Jack Allen and 15000 as the estate administrator for Geral dine Smith The accident involved a 1937 Oldsmobile driven by Mrs Smith and a trailer truck driven by Hoyle W Gilbreath The case is set for Frederick County Circuit Court on September 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Smith
Near Vaucluse
James P. Reardon
Queen Tracking Company, Inc
North Wilkensboro
N. C
Vaucluse
The
Valley Pike
Smith
Geraldine Smith
Mary
Jack Allen Smith
Mr. Smith
Jack Allen
All-Stars Beat Middletown 5-2 at Front Royal
The All-Stars defeated Middletown Minks 5-2 at Front Royal. Brumbaugh earned the win allowing three hits. Casarotti doubled as the All-Stars tagged Judy for eight hits. The club hosts Camp Springs Army next Sunday at Front Royal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Middletown Minks
Brumbaugh
All- Stars
Judy
Casarotti
Camp Springs
Two Accidents Reported In City Saturday
Two minor accidents were reported to city police over the weekend. Harry Oates of Gore Virginia drove a 1942 Ford coach that collided with a 1941 Ford coupe driven by Jess Trotter of Shepherdstown West Virginia at the Peyton and Braddock Street intersection. A second Saturday crash occurred when Tommy Harrison of South Washington Street made a left U turn on Braddock Street and struck a 1938 Chevrolet coupe driven by David E. Mathias of Washington DC, with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Oates
Gore
Jess Trotter
Shepherdstown
W. A
Peyton and Braddock Street
Tommy Harrison
South Washington Street
Braddock Street
David E. Mathias
Washington, D. C
Moone Tras
Sgt. Jack Daniels Killed In Action In Pacific
Relatives in Chicago report Sgt Virgil Jack Daniels of the U S M C has been killed in action in the Central Pacific theater. He lived in Reliance with cousin Mrs Sam Baker for about two years and had many local friends. Daniels trained at New River and Camp Elliott after enlisting and served overseas about 18 months. No death details available yet.
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Chicago
Ill
Marge Sergent
Reliance
Virgil
Jack” Daniels
U.S.M.C
Central Pacific
Sam Baker
Set. Daniels
Marine Corps
New River
N. C
Camp Elliott
Calif
Cemetery Cleanup Planned at Chestnut Grove
Walter Leight treasurer of the Graveyard Maintenance Committee announces Chestnut Grove cemetery will be cleaned Thursday August 24. He asks all who have family lots or are interested in the graveyard to help.
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Chestnut Grove
Walter Leight
Distances From Fronts To Berlin Across Major Theaters
The Russian Front runs 322 miles from eastern Warsaw suburbs while the Italian Front spans 603 miles from Florence. Northern France covers 575 miles from the Aunay River and Southern France 680 miles from Cannes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Warsaw
Florence
France
Aunay River
Cannes
Poles Advance Near Italian Port of Pesaro
Polish forces on the Adriatic pushed seven miles closer to Pesaro to within 12 miles of the Italian port as German defenses pulled back to the Mataura river. The advance included the capture of Cerasa, according to General Alexander's headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Adriatic
Pesaro
Mataura
Alexander
Cerasa
Busy Morning In Police Court 10 Convictions
Judge John Rice disposed of ten cases in Civil and Police Court this morning. Notable entries include Fred Styles from Fannie Clark’s home arrest for drunkenness and disorderly conduct fined $10 plus $5.75 costs, and 30 day terms for others. Several defendants from West Virginia and Maryland faced fines ranging from $5 to $25 and suspensions or court costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rice
Fred Styles
Fairmont Avenue
Fannie Clark
E. Philpot Street
W. Martin
Romney
W. Va
Henry Clifton Carter
Bluemont
Luther Miller
Bunker Hill
W.va
Christian Henry Shipe
Martinsburg
Charles Redman
N. Kent Street
Richard Stackem
Lonaconing
Earl J. Carpenter
Memorial Avenue
Williamsport
James Guthridger
Sharp Street
Spider Model Show At The Star Office
Lewis Patton of 252 East Street displayed a yellow and black spider in The Star office Friday morning. The unnamed species, eight-legged and dressed in a black and yellow pattern, drew interest from readers and the Bug Editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Patton
East Street
Star
Meade Wins Byrd Trophy in Winchester Golf Tourney
Chief Petty Officer Lloyd Meade, Navy Recruiting Officer, captured the Byrd Trophy and a $25 War Bond at Winchester Golf Club. He beat Wilson Pugh after a long match to reach the final rounds, then lost in a late playoff while Lester Arnold defeated Meade one up on the nineteenth hole in the second round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Meade
Navy
Wilson Pugh
Winchester Golf Club
Meade
Pugh
Wendel Good
Lester Arnold
Arnold
Allied forces press rout of German Vichy defenses in southern France
Allied forces in southern France press the breakthrough with three Allied warships bombarding coast defenses. German disorganization grows as 14 000 prisoners are counted with more arriving hourly. Maj. Gen. Hans Schubert and staff captured. Toulon defenses stiffen as the Seventh Army bypasses the strongest points.
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Rome
Rhone
Eisenhower
France
Cannes
Seventh
Hans Schubert
Schubert
Toulouse
Patch
Toulon
Allies close on Toulon as French push northward toward coast
Allied forces tighten around Toulon while French units advance north and west toward the coast. American columns move from Rians to join patriots near Pertuis, reducing Nazi escape routes and threatening surrender or annihilation for the garrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Army
Marseille
le Revest
Toulon
Monte Caume
Cages
Rians
Pertuis
Patch
Avignon
Rhone
St. Maximin
St. Zacharie
Aix-en-Provence
Meounes
Les Montrieux
Answers to the Daily Quiz
Answers to the daily quiz printed on Page 4. Correct responses include Konigsberg, February 11, Boulder Dam, Noel Coward, 144, Born in U.S. Milwaukee Wis, Paul V. McNutt, False, the duel where Hamilton was shot by Burr, and the food of larvae of queen bees.
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Konigsberg
Boulder Dam
Noel Coward
U.S
Milwaukee
Wis
Paul V. McNutt
Hamilton
Burr
Allies tighten grip as Paris seems near fall
Allied forces push toward Paris from the Seine to the coast as Von Kluge’s Seventh Army is cornered. 7,500 trapped Germans are captured and Berlin’s hopes dwindle while De Gaulle moves inland toward Cherbourg.
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Supreme Headquarters
Argentan
Normandy
Guenther von Kluge
Seine
Trouville
le Havre
Cabourg
Cabourt
First Army
Lisieux
von Kluge
Vernon
Paris
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Seventh Army
15Th Army
France
Dieppe
Pas de Calais
Elben
Sea
U. S
Ninth Air Force
Second Tactical Air Force
Nantes
Patton
Fontainebleau
Corbeil
Melun
Charles de Gaulle
French Committee On National Liberation
Cherbourg
Houlgate
Benerville
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Balkans
Baltimore Grain
Walter L. Dinnison
Pierce
Idaho
Ansham
Manchuria
International
All-Stars
Middletown
Sgt. “Jack” Daniel
Army
Red Cross Blood Donor Service
M. J. Grove Lime Co
Stephens City
Lloyd Meade Cops
Byrd
Falaise
Chambois
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Bell System
Virginia
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