German Siege Guns Harass Beachhead
In Italy's Anzio beachhead area Allied and German forces clash with heavy siege guns firing across the harbor and coastal sector. American troops regain ground after a night withdrawal, while German counter moves and patrol actions unfold as the front tightens under high command scrutiny.
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Daniel Deluce
Fifth Army
Italy
Anzio
Ss de Tg
Eme
Henry Seeatl
Wilson
Alli
Theediterranean
Albert Kesselring
Cisterna
Carroce
Simce
Cisternia
Pete
Ration Calendar Details Through Late February 1945
The AP notes ration calendar specifics for meats fats and other staples. Book three brown stamps V through Feb 26. green stamps G H J good through Feb 20. K L M through March 20. Sugar book four stamps 30 and 40 cover five pounds through March 31 and Feb 28 respectively. Shoes stamps 18 and airplane No. 1 indefinite. Gasoline 8 A three gallons through Feb 8, 9 A three gallons through May 8. Other areas list varying validities across B C and oil coupons through dates in February and March 1945.
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Rocky Mountains
Middle — East
Far West
No title appears in this mid-war frontline vignette
A wartime field scene describes moments between shellfire and patrols. Allied troops press through Sicily era terrain with engineers reinforcing roads while guarding against hidden wire. Soldiers show exhaustion after fighting as a cold wind blows under a near full moon.
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Anzio
Sicily
George Stimmel Dies In Maryland Rites Tuesday
George Washington Stimmel 60 a retired Clarke county farmer died of heart trouble Saturday in a Baltimore hospital. Surviving are three brothers and three sisters and four nephews and nieces. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 1 30 p m at Kurtz funeral home conducted by Rev F T Fulcher with pallbearers named.
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George Washington Stimmel
Clarke County
Baltimore
Stimmel
Mr. Stimmel
G. W. Stimmel
Aree Sherman Sherman Stimmel
Laura V. Yeakley
Annie B. Lefe
Clearbrook
Jerry Royston
Wadesville
Iris Deloris
Ronald James
Pensylvania
Beverly Ann Hart
Silver Spring
Kurtz Funeral Home
F. T. Fulcher
Paul Haldeman
J. M. Fishpan
Charles McCann
W. R. Elvett
R. A. Campbell
G. C. Pifer
Japanese Claim Sinking Cruiser Off Marshall Islands
The Tokyo radio quoted imperial headquarters saying a Japanese submarine sank a large enemy cruiser off Wolie in the Marshall Islands on February 3. Japanese planes and anti-aircraft guns reportedly shot down 92 enemy planes during raids on Rabaul, New Britain, since last Thursday. An American report from the Marshalls claimed the invasion was carried out without harming a warship, with only light losses reported at Rabaul.
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Associated Press
Tokyo Radio
Imperial Headquarters
Wolie
Marshall Islands
Rabaul
New Britain
Marshalls
County Farm Meetings Continue This Week
Farm meetings led by County Agent I Fred Stine proceed across White Hall Gore Gainesboro and Mt Airy this week to discuss farm problems and soil conservation. The film Soldiers of the Soil will be shown at all venues except White Hall with sessions at 7 45 pm.
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Fred Stine
White Hall
Gore
Gainesboro
James L. Givens
Local Market Prices and Feed List from The Star
Daily market pricing lists show 10 lb to 98 lb bags of grain and feed items with varying per bag and per hundred weight rates. Included are cornmeal feed, middlings, scratch feed, broiler grower mash, and creamery butter ranges, reflecting regional commodity prices and supply notes.
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Ranc
ORE Seas Ee Ces Oe
Stent Brava
Magazines Books and Games Sought For USO Drive
The USO seeks magazines books and games to stock recreation rooms and waiting areas. Interested donors can call 5106 or 5702 for pickup or drop off details and guidelines. The appeal targets uplifting service members with varied reading and play material.
Baltimore Market Quotations Jan-Feb Livestock Produce
Market report from Baltimore dated Feb 7 covering apples steady for good stock and dull for small sizes, poultry receipts light with market firm for roasters and fryers, fowl prices and weights, ducks eggs butter and current receipts listed with ranges. Includes varieties like Winesaps Yorks Romes and Black Twigs.
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Baltimore
MD. Pa. W. Va
Bas U
Livestock Market Reports From Baltimore and Pittsburgh
Baltimore cattle and hog prices move higher with active trade and selective gains for vealers and weighty calves. hogs steady to higher, sows firm then lower for heavy types. sheep and lambs show strong demand with top lambs at 16 dollars. Pittsburgh report lists salable hogs and cattle by weight, with steady cattle values and 15 to 18 dollar cattle highs for greensand dry fed stock.
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Pittsburgh Livestock
Pittsburgh
Dept. Agri
Chicago Livestock market report notes hog prices and weights
Chicago Feb 7 livestock market shows salable hogs 27 000 total 42 000 with slower movement on weights over 200 lb and stronger demand under 200 lb and for sows. Packers paid 12.75 for 200 330 lb plus top 13.00 13.50 for select lots. 170 190 lb hogs quoted 12.85 13.60 with bulk 300 500 lb hogs included.
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Chicago
Stock Market Report Modest Gains Amid War Loan Wariness
In New York the rails and selected industrials rose slightly while many leaders showed weak support. Traders awaited the war loan drive and clearer earnings signals for 1944. Cudahy Packing hit a 1943 44 top. losses included International Harvester General Motors United Aircraft and Goodyear. Utilities and bonds showed varied moves as dealngs remained slow.
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New York
Cudahy
Santa Fe
MKT
Chicago Great Western
Atlantic Coast Line
American Distilling
Plain
Park. & ‘Tifford
Westinghouse
Douglas Aircraft
International Harvester
Consolidated Edison
General Motors
United Aircraft
Standard Oil
Woolworth
Goodyear
American Super Power
Glen Alden Coal
Wright Hargreaves
Electric Bond
N. J. Zine
American Cyanamid
Chicago Grain Quotations Opening Prices
Chicago grain quotations show a weaker start with oats leading losses on fears of lower ceiling levels. Opening prices listed for soybeans not present, while May to Dec futures for wheat, oats, rye, and barley indicate modest declines across contracts.
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Chicago
Market Report Shows Mixed Cattle and Sheep Demand
Cattle supplies total 17 000 salable and 9 000 holdovers with fed steers and yearlings steady to strong. Slaughter cow and bull prices range from 7.75 to 11.25 with high quality beef bulls 11.25. Sheep and lamb activity steady to strong, best lamb bids around 16.25 to 16.50, yearlings and ewes mixed, with several lots of mixed grades noted.
Crossword Clues Dense List Entry
A dense crossword clue list spanning multiple definitions across chemistry and language categories. Includes entries such as Like slate Cant Mingle Sharp edge of two moldings arch On fire Hammer end Shoshonean Indians Astringent fruits Perform Star of io Cook meat in an oven Body of scholars Moslem Settled pay Demand as payment Constella tion Male red deer Dish White bear Flower Shaped like DOWN Thin cooking Coins It Measure of land Attenuates Affirmative reply Receptacle for wine Rejection Courage slang Monster Elevations golf Tardier Forward Musical study Land measures Light bedstead Linguistic stock Indo China Color Ostrichlike bird River Poland Splash Nickel sym Push Resorts Otherwise Crown of head Winglike Rodents Woody perennial Bitter vetch Kettle
Handley Drops League Football For Duration
Garland R. Quarles announced that Handley would not participate in Cumberland Valley Athletic League football next fall due to transportation problems from gasoline rationing. Officials at Fort Hill Allegany High Schools in Cumberland and Hagerstown High School were advised of the temporary nonparticipation, with a plan to resume league play after the war.
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Garland R. Quarles
Fort Hill
Alleghany
Cumberland
Hagerstown
Handley
Cumberland Valley Athletic League
Quarles
Winchester
Protest Cruelties To Prisoners
Berlin radio cited a Tokyo note from the United States protesting the treatment of American prisoners of war. The Swiss minister to Japan delivered the note. a Japanese government spokesman said a reply would come at a suitable time.
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London
Berlin
DNB
Tokyo
Japan
United States
Associated Press
Local Sports Highlighted In Evening Star Daily
The Evening Star Daily showcases local sports coverage featuring standout performances, team updates, and notable athletes in a concise recap. Readers gain quick access to scores, highlights, and upcoming games from community teams and leagues.
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Evening Star
Answers to the Daily Quiz From Historical Page
Answers to the Daily Quiz list correct responses: James F. Byrnes. Barrel-maker. Pilgrim's Progress. American moose. Neighbors. Four stars. Indian Ocean. St Pauls Dutch news service. The soldier charged with aide confessed his guilt.
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James F. Byrnes
Pilgrim’s Progress
Indian Ocean
St. Paul , S
Bergdoll Reunites With Aged Mother After Draft Evasion
In Downingtown Pennsylvania Grover C Bergdoll the WWI draft dodger and fugitive from charges met his elderly mother who expressed a final wish for his freedom. After serving part of a seven year term at Fort Leavenworth he was released and visited her in her mansion before returning to his country estate near Philadelphia.
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Downingtown
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Syerneaursday
Army
Fort Leavenworth
Kas
Canada
Germany
Bergdoll
Philadelpia
Resolve Now To Work A Little Harder For Victory In 1944
A wartime editorial urges Americans to redouble effort in 1944 to achieve victory. It emphasizes renewed industrial output, stricter rationing, and persistent troop mobilization to defeat Axis powers.
Red Top Insulating Wool for Attics and Comfort
Hot summer heat stored in attic radiates into sleeping rooms at night. Install Red Top Junior Bat Insulating Wool between attic floor joists and shade windows to cut heat. Ventilate the attic and feel the difference. In winter Red Top Wool helps keep the home comfortable. Samples and explanations offered. United States Gypsum Company trademarked.
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United States Gypsum Company
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