Allies Face Difficult Next Step in Italy Campaign
Secretary of War Stimson said the Allies are contacting the outposts of the Adolf Hitler line after cracking the Gustav line at Cassino. He warned the next phase will be exceedingly difficult, noting the Hitler line extends 10 to 15 miles beyond and is well fortified with German engineers and reinforced labor. He stressed not to overstate early gains and said tangible results need no hype.
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Washington
Stimson
Italy
Adolf Hitler
Gustav
Cassino
Message of Jap Prisoner Heard In States
Samuel D. O Neal of Middletown received a War Department telegram sharing a note from his son Staff Sgt John E O Neal captured at Bataan. The shortwave message from Japan says he is well and grateful for his parents support and asks they stay safe until his return. A brother Jack is believed to be in England.
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Samuel D. O'Neal
Middletown
War Department
John E. O'Neal
Bataan
Japan
Dad
Bessie
American Bombers In Raids
The report notes a long air offensive with 29 days of attack by Britain and Italy based planes, totaling about 87 000 sorties and 130 000 short tons of bombs. It cites Leipzig’s night raid of 2 300 long tons and 79 planes and discusses plans for a future major drive against logistics targets to hinder invasion routes.
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RAF
Leipzig
Britain
Italy
Reds and Poles Seek Internal Shifts to Ease Moscow Ties
The report notes possible internal changes urged by a consultative council in Poland aimed at a regime more acceptable to Moscow. It cites Sosnkowski’s anti-Soviet record and the potential for shifts without removing the commander in chief. On the Russian side, attention centers on Father Cremanski and economist Oskar Lange visiting Moscow.
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Sosnkowski
Moscow
Father Cremanski
Swriest
Oskar Lange
University of Chicago
British Capture Cassino and Push Through Hitler Line
Allied forces reported breakthrough near Cassino as German positions along the Gustav and Hitler lines fell under renewed pressure. British and French units advanced on Esperia and Monte Lago while American and Polish troops moved toward Formia and Gaeta, with substantial enemy casualties and prisoners, and air forces dominated the front as the offensive widened.
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Anzio
Cisterna
Lotteria
Formia
Fifth Army
Berlin
Cassino
New Zealand
Lynn Heinzerling
Associated Press
Mediterranean
Pignataro
Liri
Tyrrhenian Sea
Monte Ruazzo
Gustav Line
Esper
Itri
Gaeta
Rome
Appian Way
Gaeta Point
Garigliano
Pico
Hitler Line
Esperia
Monticello
Hitler
Todt Organization
Mark W. Clark
Mt. Maio
Clark
Trivio
Maranola
Gustav
Adolf Hitler
Died in Baltimore Clarence E Knight 35
Clarence Elwood Knight 35 late Clarke county and Winchester resident died at home in Baltimore after months of illness. He was born in Clarke county and educated at Berryville. Survived by widow Dorothy Martin and three children Raymond Barbara Lee Jo Ann, plus seven siblings. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
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Clarence Elwood Knight
Clarke County
Winchester
Baltimore
Mr. Knight
Taylor Knight
Sadie Owen Knight
Berryville
Knight
Winchester Milling Corp
Dorothy Martin
Raymond
Barbara Lee
Jo Ann
Bruce Bromley
Winefred Knight
Stephenson
Leonard Wisecarver
Genevieve Knight
Roy Carlisle
Front Royal Pike
Elizabeth Ann Knight
Richard Knight
Clarke Cour
Dedication of Gold Star for St Flickinger
A gold star in the Centenary Evangelical and Reformed Church service flag will be dedicated in memory of St Walter Stephen Flickinger this evening at 8 o'clock. The Rev Robert B Nelson of Christ Episcopal Church will dedicate the star for the local soldier who was killed in January during maneuvers. The public is invited.
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Evangelical and Reformed
Walter Stephen Flickinger
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Episcopal Church
Stimson Warns On Enemy Propaganda Invasion News
Secretary Stimson warns that broadcasts and planted stories in neutral countries are aimed at shaping American opinion. He says enemy news may disguise itself as information to confuse the public and hinder military operations and urges vigilance and patience until D-Day news is released.
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United States
Notice for Claimants and Property Owners
Notice asks anyone with claims or knowledge of property to communicate with the undersigned at once. Contact phone numbers 3544 or 6225 for details.
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