Hungarian Gold Unearthed by U S Soldier in Austrian Alps
U S 80th Infantry Division uncovered Hungary's treasury hidden in Spital Am Pyhrn high in the Alps. The hoard included 4 billion pen gos, 29 000 kilograms of gold, currency plates, Reichsmarks, art treasures, and royal jewels guarded by Hungarian officials and gendarmes. Nazi attempts to seize the wealth were thwarted by a patriotic Hungarian saboteur. the Royal Bank president and bank staff linked to Szalasi were later arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Bealmear
Paris
Hungary
U. S. 80Th Infantry Division
Spital Am Pyhrn
M. Set. Wiley J. DeHuszar
Chicago
Budapest
Royal Bank of Hungary
Gestapo
Ferenc Szalasi
The
Royal Bank
Szalasi
Forman
Postwar Graduation Program Held by Gainesboro Senior Class
The Gainesboro senior class presented a postwar planning themed graduation program featuring student performances and addresses. Key roles included Edith Braithwaite, Grace Omps, Audrey Deen, William Braithwaite, Charles Denny, Gladys Bageant, June De Alayen, Rodella Adams, Mary Lee Miller, Fred C. Braithwaite, and Arlan Anderson with the Glee Club, alma mater, and diploma presentations. The program also included a Q&A segment detailing War Department initials D M D as Detachment Medical Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Edith Braithwaite
Grace Omps
Long
Audrey Deen
William Braithwaite
Gong
Glee Club
Glass
Charles Denny
Gladys Bageant
June de
Ration Calendar Details for Meats Fats and Sugar
The notice lists ration dates for Book 4 red stamps Y5 Z5 A2 through good through June 2 and others through August 31. Processed foods blue stamps H2 through M2 through June 2, with further stamps through July 31 and August periods. Sugar Book four five pounds stamps 35 through June 12 and 36 through Aug 21 with next stamp Sept 1. Also airplane stamps 1 through 3 with no cancellation plans and June 21 four gallons limits, oil period through Aug 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Bell Clothes Set To Defend City Bowling Title
On Wednesday Bell Clothes Team will face Royal Crown in a five game total pinfall trial to crown Win chestre 1944 45 season top men’s bowling team. Bell Clothes lineup includes Wilkins Yerby Hottel Merriner Shendon with Royal Crown featuring Boone Nelson Johnson Resseguie White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellclothes Store
Royal Crown Victory League
Bell
Jack Wilkins
Bob Yerby
Harry Hottel
Jim Merriner
Sam Shendon
Edith Snapp dies in Frederick County at 74
Mrs Edith Elizabeth Snapp widow of James B Snapp died at her home near Mt Williams Frederick county this morning at 9 30 o clock She was 74 born August 13 1870 at Mt Williams She is survived by son Mina W Snapp Silver Spring Md daughter Mrs Ivan Miller at home and brother Archie Frye Delaware Ohio Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3 o clock from St John Lutheran Church with the cortege meeting at 2 30 at the residence Interment will follow in the adjacent cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Elizabeth Snapp
James B. Snapp
Mt. Williams
Frederick County
Eli and
Leah Finley Frye
J. B. Snapp
St. John's Lutheran Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mina W. Snapp
Silver Springs
Ivan Miller
Archie Frye
Delaware
Ohio
Elwood
Garland Snapp
Ida Good
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Edwin Smith
General Dalton Killed by Japanese Sniper in Philippines
Brig. Gen. James L. Dalton age 35, a top young Army general, was killed May 16 near Eglete Pass on Luzon by a Japanese sniper. MacArthur mourned him as distinguished and intrepid. Dalton, whose widow and two daughters live in Barnnett Port, Missouri, was assistant 25th Division commander and buried at Santa Barbara Army Cemetery near Binalonan, 100 miles north of Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
James L. Dalton
Eglete Pass
Lazor
Island
Douglas MacArt
Dalton
MacArthur
Seer
Bennebunk Port
Santa Barbara Army Cemetery
Binalonan
Treasury drive reaches $1.613 billion in individual sales
Through June 30 the campaign reports 1.613 billion dollars in individual receipts with 1.154 billion from E bonds. The personal quota stands at 7.0 billion, including 4.0 billion in E bonds. Most sales come via payroll deductions counting toward the drive since April 9.
German sabotage plot aimed at Eisenhower revealed
The article reports that a German plot to assassinate Eisenhower was designed to boost morale and sow Allied confusion. It details Skorzeny’s claimed plan and the capture of saboteurs wearing American uniforms, prompting heightened security for Eisenhower and top Allied leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Skorzeny
Stars and Stripes
Army
Eisenhower
Walter Bedell Smith
Viennaborn
Secret Service
Sheen
Smith
156Th Infantry
Germany
Wardensville Final Exercises Begin With Diploma Award
Wardensville high school conducts final exercises with twelve seniors set to receive diplomas. Stanley Funkhouser to be awarded in absentia while serving with the armed forces. Senior Vesper Service and a May 17 all girl senior play are noted, with Garland R. Quarles delivering the graduation address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wardensville High School
Stanley Funkhouser
Hill Top Hotel
Harpers Ferry
Presbyterian Church
John 8. Duckwall
Julian Owen
Falling Waters Presbyterian Church
Garland R. Quarles
Winchester City Schools
Dispanet
Over 369000 Japs Accounted For In Philippines Campaign
General MacArthur reports 369,818 Japanese killed or captured in seven months of fighting in the Philippines with 14,408 in the last fortnight. United States forces push toward Mindanao airfields and inland towns, breaking through at Sasa and Tugboat while clearing Balete Pass and Ipo pocket near Manila. Aussie veterans also seize hill 105 on Tarakan Island as the campaign continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Philippines
MacArthur
Davao
Mindanao
Sasa
Ipi
24Th
Sayre
Dalirng
40Th
31St
Malaybalay
Bukidnon
Luzon
Balete Pass
Ipo
Tarakan Island
Borneo
War Bond Drive Seeks Clerks Support In Capitol Theater Contest
Store clerks compete daily in a war bond sale drive with a Mystery Shopper awarding three bonds each day. Pledges are collected at Northern Virginia Power Company offices, with daily leader updates by Evelyn Grimes. The drawing will occur at the Capitol Theater, date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Theater
Womens Division
War Finance Committee
Northern Virginia Power Company
Main Street
Evelyn Grimes
Barney
Fire damages car interior and shed near Goodrich Store
A morning fire damaged the interior of Albert Crosen’s car and a shed behind the Goodrich Store on South Londoun Street. Two fire companies responded at 5 30 with three hose lines. No damage estimate given.
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Albert Crosen
Hable
Londoun Street
Goodrich
Eagle’s Meat Market
South End
Sarah Zone
Mildred LaFollette
la Follette
Shreck
E. 8. Nicholson
Front Royal Road
Allied POW total in 70 German camps exceeds two million
Paris May 21 Supreme headquarters said 2,173,000 Allied prisoners of war, including 75,850 Americans, were held in 70 German camps by mid March and that airborne units had been dropped to secure information and deliver food and medical aid to prisoners. A concentration center at Stalag 9A Altengrabow was revealed from recovered prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Supreme Headquarters
Stalag 9A
Altengrabow
Local Markets Listings Accuracy Note
Local markets data in The Star are checked daily but the paper does not assume responsibility for typographical errors that may occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Local Graded Egg Market Prices Released
Market report lists Grade A whites and Browns at 36 cents, Grade B whites and Browns at 32 cents, Grade A mediums at 32 cents, and Grade C at 26 cents. Pricing details show current local egg values for buyers and sellers.
Japs Mobilize 20 Million Students
The Comei News Agency reports Japan will mobilize 20 million students for wartime duties, forming a student corps from all educational levels. The education ministry issued a decree for wide training to prepare for active combat, with diplomas awarded posthumously in unfinished studies. Emperor Hirohito approved the decree, emphasizing reliance on the youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Japan
Comei
Federal Communications Commission
Ministry of Education
Domei
Hirohito
Anthracite Coal Mining Resumed in Pennsylvania
In Wilkes-Barre Pa 326 of 333 government controlled anthracite operations were active as of May 21 with 68 800 workers returning 93 percent resuming duties Output was forecast at 85 to 90 percent of normal daily 206 000 tons halted May 1 by union contract expiry Most Lackawanna County miners returned though transportation issues affected 400 bus and trolley operators in Scranton John L Lewis UMW president ordered workers back and local officers were notified by telegram
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
J. J. Forbes
Solid Fuels Administration
Forbes
Pennsylvania
Pottsville
Lackawanna County
Scranton
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Senate Silent As Truman Medal Moment Passes
Washington May 21 The Senate met at noon and finished initial business before a congressional medal presentation to a soldier hero. Majority Leader Barkley opened the floor for any remarks but no one spoke. Senator Tobey finally remarked that no senator had anything to say, a moment recorded for posterity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Truman
Barkley ‘Ky
Senator Tobey
Soldier jokes on housing demands at servicemen center
A Denver corporal visiting the servicemen's center asked for a home for his wife and three year old son. An attendant said a vacancy was available but required a two child family. The corporal replied we will adopt another child if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Servicemen’s Center
Martin Proud of Mariner Bomber
President Glenn L. Martin praises the PBM Mariner bomber as a long range ocean warfare craft. He notes its role in sinking a Japanese convoy bound for Formosa and cites rescues and sinkings near Saipan Guam Ryukyus Iwo Jima and off the China coast.
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Baltimore
Glenn L. Martin
Formosa
Martin
Omaha
Saipan
Guam
Ryukyus
Iwo Jima
China
Services Tuesday for Joseph E. Hamilton
Joseph Edward Hamilton a respected colored resident of the Clearbrook section Frederick County died at his home Saturday at 3 06 p m He was born October 7 1867 in Cedar Hill Va He is survived by his widow Adie Hamilton two brothers William of Cedar Hill and George Hamilton of Pennsylvania two sisters Eliza Brown of Cedar Hill and Rachel Johnson of Hagerstown Md a granddaughter Augustine Harris of Winchester a grandson Staff Sgt Charles Brown in Germany a daughter in law Betty Brown of Washington D C and a son in law Cpl Chester Harris in Italy Funeral services from John Wesley Methodist Church Cedar Hill Tuesday at 2 p m conducted by Rev W S Johnson Burial at Lees Chapel
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Joseph Edward Hamilton
Clearbrook
Frederick County
Cedar Hill
Charlotte
Peter Hamilton
Addie Hamilton
William
George Hamilton
Pennsylvania
Eliza Brown
Rachel Johnson
Hagerstown
Augustine Harris
Winchester
Charles Brown
Germany
Betty Brown
Washington, D. C
Cpl
Chester Harris
Italy
John Wesley Methodist Church
W. S. Johnson
Lee's Chapel
County Students Compete For War Bonds Drive
Mrs. Wyatt Richard, co chair of the Winchester Frederick War Finance Committee, says county school students will compete in the Third Army war bonds drive over the next two weeks. Top boy and girl sellers win 25 bond prizes. second place get 750 in stamps. third prize 3 50 in stamps. Students start as privates and can advance to major by sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyatt Richard
Winchester-Frederick County
Sach
Richard
Devastating Blows Honor Infantrymen Ceremony
President Truman honors infantrymen in a symbolic ceremony praising their endurance through cold heat rain and mud. He notes the lack of glamour in their service and urges the nation to thank God for such sons.
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Truman
Fight over inflation controls cited by Senator Ellender
The argument that inflation dangers remain and easing controls would risk a flood of prices is echoed by Senator Ellender of Louisiana who compares price controls to a fragile levee. He warns that small holes could lead to a complete breach.
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Ellender
D.-La
Answers to the Daily Quiz list correct solutions
The page item provides quiz answers including North for Q1 and a finish fight between planes for Q2. It identifies Tyrus Cobb, Sergio Osmena, Louisiana, the word Advertise, Blue stamps, Hoagy Carmichael, the motto I am the state, and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen as the answer set.
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North
Tyrus Raymond Cobb
Sergio Osmena
Louisiana
Hoagy Carmichael
State
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
E. Blackburn Moore Declared Democratic Nominee
At a Winchester meeting of the Democratic Legislative Committee on May 16 E Blackburn Moore was declared the party nominee for the legislative district that includes Frederick and Winchester City. Moore was the sole candidate filing for the August 7 Democratic Primary. Present were Noble C. Pierce chairman Winchester Ralph N. Dorsey Clarke County secretary and Z W Bageant Frederick County representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Legislative Committee
Winchester
E. Blackburn Moore
Frederick
Winchestr
Moore
Noble C. Pierce
Ralph N. Dorsey
Clarke County
Z. W Bageant
Frederick County
Yugoslavia Holds Trieste Control Amid Food Shortages
Partisan patrols remain in the city as Yugoslav authorities keep administration in Trieste. The Allied military government stays outside. Yugoslavia signals firmness while allowing a peace conference over Trieste and surrounding areas. Food deliveries are scarce as stores operate in morning hours and prospects for relief fade.
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Il Nostro Avvenire
Yugoslavia
Trieste
Istria
Carinthia
Styria
Austria
Isonzo
Joseph Schultz
Louisville
Fruili
Winchester Softball League Plans 1945 Season
A meeting of Winchester Softball League members is set for Wednesday night to finalize plans for the May 28 opening. The session starts at 8:30 at the City Recreation Department offices on N Loudoun Street, per president Ray Garrabranda. All team members should attend for schedule distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Softball League
City Recreation Department
N. Loudoun Street
Ray Garrabrandat
Chinese Reinforcements Make Gains on Foothold Front
Chinese forces on the east coast seized another port near Foochow while Diongloh on the Min river fell to Chinese troops. About 200 Japanese troops were wiped out at Diongloh as Chinese attacks tried to dislodge entrenched positions. An American air base was established at Kweiyang in Kweichow province, 200 miles south of the Chungking Kunming highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hochih
Indo-China
Foochow
China Coast
Diongloh
Min River
Marai
Albert C. Wedemeyer
LL. C
China Theater
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U. S
Gainesboro
D. M
War Department
D. M.D
Detachment Medical Department
Associated Press
Edith Snapp
County
Gen. Dalton
Wardensville
Renee
Mariner Bomber
Joseph E. Hamilton
Ted
SILCO
Zone of Interior
Continental United States
Treasury Savings
United States
Rhodes Drug Company
Boscawen
Braddock
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