Churchill slips on Atlantic Charter remarks amid Poland confusion
London reports Churchill in the house of commons voiced a claim about Atlantic Charter changes that a Downing Street secretary said reflected a 1940 foreign policy statement. A Downing Street spokesman noted a possible broadcast, while Athens reports Gen Scobie rejected EAM pleas for an immediate ceasefire and a new government to disarm guerrillas amid continued fighting in Greece.
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London
Churchill
Poland
House of Commons
Associated Press
No. 10 Downing Street
Stephen Barber
Athens
Ronald M. Scobie
EAM
National Liberation Front Party
Scobie
National Liberation Front
R. M. Scobie
Greece
Elas
Eam-Elas
Damaskinos
Harold MacMillan
Middle East
George
Attica
Greek Mountain Brigade
Bam
Eden
Downing Street
U. S
Hull
Stettinius
FDR Signs Freeze on Payroll Taxes Amid Congressional Push
President Roosevelt reluctantly signed legislation delaying the payroll tax increase from one to two percent set for January 1. The move clears a major hurdle before Congress adjourns, with leaders aiming for final adjournment by midweek. The White House said next Congress must review financing social security benefits while the tax deferral remains in effect. Also reported are strong War Bond purchases across districts including Sunshine and nearby Cedar Grove, surpassing quotas and lifting totals toward goals.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
State Department
Property Board
Senate
Kent
Rayburn
House
White House
Pvt Roberts Wounded in France During World War II
Mr and Mrs O E Roberts of Bebee learn their son Pvt Grandville I Roberts has been slightly wounded in France. Age 21, he enlisted April 12 1944 after farming near Vanoss and Bebee. He trained at Little Rock and Ft Meade and was wounded November 29. A brother Luman serves in the Navy.
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O. E. Roberts
Pvt
Grandville I. Roberts
France
Roberts
Army
Little Rock
Ark
Ft. Meade
Trother
Luman Roberts
Navy
Yanks Press Ardennes Counterattacks on Mindoro and Duren Fronts
Allied forces report German counterattacks at multiple points from Duren to Trier on the First U S Army front. Heavy fighting centered in the Ardennes forest with shell bursts and renewed pushes toward the Siegfried Line as U S troops advance in the Saar basin and Palatinate regions.
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Austin Bealmear
Allied
Paris
Duren
Trier
Ardennes Forest
Monschau
Krewinkel
Prum
Peterskirche
Echternach
Ardennes
VI. S. Seventh Army
Reich
Palatinate
Lauterbourg
Germany
First Army
Third Army
Saar Basin
Roer
U. S. Ninth Army
Lindern
U. S. Third
Lautern
Rhine
Bien Wald
Mindoro Invasion Extends Allied Beachhead At San Jose
General MacArthur announced U S forces took the town of San Jose five miles inland on Mindoro with a broad advance and negligible resistance. Airfield work is under way ser ving Manila’s air network and Luzon operations continue with heavy air and sea support.
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General MacArthur
Philippines
U. S
Mindoro
San Jose
Douglas MacArthur
Yank
Manila
Busunga River
Luzon
Pearl Harbor
U. S. 6Th Army
Mindoro Island
Giant Tanker Explodes. Only Two Crew Members Survive
Washington reports a large American tanker carrying European supplies was sunk in the Atlantic after a “terrific explosion.” The War Shipping Administration says two survivors, a merchant seaman and a navy gunner, escaped the flames. The Jacksonville, a T-2 class tanker, was likely torpedoed with about 50 crew normally aboard and 30 to 40 navy gunners possible for such voyages.
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Washington
Atlantic
War Shipping Administration
WSA
Navy
Jacksonville
Oklahoma and Kansas Weekend Weather Summary
Oklahoma offers fair conditions with little temperature change, clear Sunday night and slightly colder in the north. Monday remains fair with minimal temperature shift. Kansas sees increasing clouds Sunday with light snow flurries in the northeast, followed by fair and still cold Monday.
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Oklahoma
Kansas
Wards Asks Second Injunction Against Picket Violence
Montgomery Ward & Company sought a second injunction in Wayne County Circuit Court as Detroit area stores faced picket lines from strikers. The firm alleged threats and violence against non striking employees and requested temporary relief. Judge Brennan deferred action to Monday for thorough review.
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Detroit
Montgomery Ward & Company
CLO
Wayne
John V. Brennan
American women spend six hundred million on cosmetics yearly
The report states American women allocate about 594 006 000 dollars annually to cosmetics and toilet preparations.
County Bond Buying Surpasses War Loan Quota
The county exceeded its Sixth War Loan quota by nearly $390,000 with only E bonds left in the campaign through month end. Saturday’s report shows total bond investments at $1,327,627.86, compared with the $1,054,000 county target.
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Sunshine
Ada
Vaness
Fitzhugh
Center
Francis
Cedar Grove
Pontotoc County
Bond Totals Series E and Other Types Progress
The report shows Series E goal of 372000 dollars with Friday sales 18356.25 and total 300531.25. Other Types totals 682000 dollars with Friday sales 135835.62 and total 1027096.61. Overall bonds goal 1054000 dollars and total to date 1327627.86.
Red Salient Near Slovak Border Advances in World War II
London dispatch reports the Red Army pushing a salient 100 miles northeast of Budapest toward the Slovak border and driving west from bridgeheads at Ipolysag toward Vienna. Moscow claims gains 27 to 30 miles north and northeast of Miskolc as German forces fall back to new lines near Ipolysag amid ongoing Soviet assaults.
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London
Red Army
Budapest
Vienna
Ipolysag
Slovakia
Moscow
Miskolc
Norway Hit by Widespread Sabotage as Germans Retreat
The Norwegian government said sabotage covered the length and breadth of the homeland as German forces pulled back from northern Norway toward Russia. Oslo was especially affected with nightly explosions reported for the last month or six weeks.
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London
Norway
Oslo
Sinnett Meaders Offers Winter Car Care Services
Sinnett Meaders advertises winter car care including inspections and preventive maintenance with specials for the season. The note mentions appointment timing and service options aimed at preparing vehicles for cold weather.
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Sinnett-Meaders
House votes down extra census fund amid party lines
Washington December 16 The House rejected a 5 million dollar追加 appropriations for the agriculture census 127 to 97 Republicans opposed while Democrats backed the measure The census has already received about 7.25 million dollars and is conducted every ten years by the census bureau Separately the House declined to accept Senate amendments that would fund the Colorado River reclamation project in Texas with 126 thousand dollars.
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Washington
House
Senate
Census Bureau
Colorado River
Texas
Chinese Continuing Advance In Kwangsi and Chungking
Chinese counter offensives in Kwangsi Province push toward Hoahin 95 miles from Liuchow as forces reach 12 15 and 18 miles from Hiciih. Southeast outflanking the town, the plan aims at securing the Kweichow Kwansi railway corridor. Mindoro landings in the Philippines hailed as bringing nearer an ultimate landing on the China coast.
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Chungking
Kwangsi
Kweichow
Kwansi
Hoahin
Liuchow
Hiciih
Mindoro Island
Philippines
Vna
Lipstick Sales Top 120 Million in 1943 in U.S.
In 1943 the United States market sold over 120 million lipsticks reflecting wartime cosmetics demand. The figure highlights strong consumer spending and beauty industry resilience during the period.
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United States
Delaney Jr. Hospitalized After Major Tumor Operation
W A Delaney Jr remained in critical condition at Valley View Hospital after surgery Friday to remove a large liver near tumor. A blood transfusion followed and volunteers offered blood. an air transfer to Mayo Clinic was canceled as he was too weak to travel.
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W. A. Delaney Jr
Valley View Hospital
Erle Halliburton
Duncan
Mr. Delaney
Mayo’s
Rochester
Minn
Pontotoc Co War Fund Below Quota Despite Progress
Pontotoc County National War Fund total nears 8000 dollars with a 19000 dollar county quota. Chairman J A Richardson notes low percentage completion and the third week of campaigning. Solicitors face Christmas rush and are urged to mail checks if they cannot be seen. Local leaders stress wartime needs for soldiers and POWs.
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Pontotoc County
National War Fund
J. A. Richardson
Oklahoma
Richardson
Pontotoc
Europe
South Pacific
National War
Smuggling Attempts High Among Women at U S Customs
The report notes that women account for about 90 percent of attempts to smuggle goods through United States customs. It also cites average earnings for professions, stating doctors earn around $5000 yearly while surgeons average $9000.
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United States
Christmas In Ada Brightens City Amid Festive Overflow
Christmas has fully overtaken Ada as the final week of the season approaches. Stores are crowded with shoppers and greeting cards flow through the post office while churches plan music and sermons celebrating the Christ child.
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Ada
Oklahoma Over Top On Sixth War Loan
Oklahoma exceeded its Sixth War Loan goal with 120.8 percent of the $90 million quota, totaling $108,746,893 in war bond sales. Kingfisher led counties with 159.4 percent of quota at $390,550, Garvin followed at 132.2 percent with $401,789, and McIntosh at 127.9 percent with $162,418.
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Tulsa
Okla
Oklahoma
Kingfisher
Garvin
McIntosh
Senate Confirms Hurley Heller for Surplus Property Board
The Senate approved former Connecticut Governor Robert A. Hurley and Lt. Col. Edward H. Heller of San Francisco as members of the surplus property disposal board. Hurley was named chairman as the body prepares to manage roughly 100 billion dollars in government held commodities, machines, factories and land. This confirmation clears the way for next week’s debate on six disputed State Department nominations.
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Washington
Senate
Surplus Property Disposal Board
State Department
Robert A. Hurley
Connecticut
Edward H. Heller
Army Finance
San Francisco
Hurley
Late Evening Shopping Hours The Last Half Week
Merchants plan 9 p m closings on Thursday Friday and Saturday to aid Christmas shopping. Ada jewelers and grocers set distinct hours reflecting holiday needs. Extra hours help workers and rural residents reach stocked stores.
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Ada Jewelers
Parker Memorial Services Today
Memorial services for S/Sgt. Alvie Parker will be held this afternoon at 3:30 at the Penticostal Holiness church. Parker was killed in action on Leyte Island November 16 while leading a rifle squad. Survivors include a son, his parents, a sister, three brothers, and a brother stationed at Fort Meade. Rev. K. R. Jones to officiate.
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Alvie Parker
Penticostal Holiness Church
Sgt. Parker
Leyte Island
Alvie Eugene
Delbert Pates
Ora Mardis
Haskell
Granville Parker
Ada
Odis Parker
Ft. Meade, Md
Rev
K. R. Jones
Marine Nephew of Atlan Returning
Twelve Oklahoma Marines who helped recapture Guam and defend Pacific outposts have returned to the United States on Christmas furloughs. Included are M/Sgt. J. B. Garrison, nephew of Mrs. Ava Lee Henson of Ada. Pfc. Laurena W. Bostwick, son of Leary Bostwick of Guthrie. and Pvt. Glen W. Bryant of Oklahoma City.
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Atlanta
Guam
Pacific
United States
Marine Southern Procurement Division
J. B. Garrison
Ava Lee Henson
Laurena W. Bostwick
Leary Bostwick
Guthrie
Glen W. Bryant
Oklahoma City
Franco Soviet Pact Aims to Prevent German Aggression
Paris reports the Franco Soviet alliance seeks to curb future German aggression within a world security framework. Gen. Charles de Gaulle will reveal precise terms tomorrow. the French cabinet is expected to approve the pact at 10 am Paris time.
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Germany
Paris
Charles de Gaulle
Quai D’orsay
Pilot Captain Moody Killed in Abilene Plane Crash
Captain Calvin C. Moody, 28, son of Allen C. Moody of Blytheville Arkansas, was killed when his plane crashed while approaching Abilene army air field for a landing. He had won numerous decorations during service in China, Burma and India and was an instructor at the field.
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Abilene, Tex
Calvin C. Moody
Allen C. Moody
Blytheville
Ark
Abilene Army Air Field
Moody
China
Burma
India
Local Wit Spars Over Work and Faith on Good Friday
A humorous exchange features Junior Wheeler joking about coping with chores at home and a hostess quibbling over whether Good Friday relates to Robinson Crusoe's housework. The fragment hints at social chatter and religious references without clear event details.
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John A. Parris, JR
FDR
Pvt. Roberts
Greenland
North Pole
Coast Guard
Northland
NEA Telephoto
Bush Air Base
China Coast
Samar
Leyte
MacArthur
Philippine Archipelago
Bataan
Corregidor
Mindanao
Bohol
Cebu
Negros
W. A. Delaney, Jr
Hurley, Heller
Parker
Marine
Atlan
Bob Bianks, Jr
Junior Wheeler
Dora
Robinson Crusoe
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