27 Dec 1944
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1944
Page
1
Washington dispatch reports military strategists tentatively adding three to six months to their estimate of a date for victory in Europe as of December 27. The development signals cautious optimism about the timeline of the war ending in Europe.
The piece weighs Eisenhower's ability to reverse the western front setback toward an early victory. It notes doubts about Allied planning failures and Russian influence, cites a German reorganization in the west wall, and warns of potential intelligence shakeups if the war drags on.
No results reported in the search for the automobile that struck down three people north of Ada Sunday night. One man died and two others, including Herbert J. Roberts of Mancos, were injured. Roberts was visiting his wife after Navy service. The 20 year old sailor’s body will be moved from Norman to Mancos for burial.
State highway workers race to reach an ice coated highway near Pawhuska Oklahoma eight miles west of town where two buses have held passengers since 10 p m last night. A driver walked to town to report the predicament while fuel to run the heaters dwindles and cars nearby remain stalled.
Odober Harp questions a donation to the old ladies' home while Junior Wheeler admits an incorrect kick after a game. The scene shows street fightlike tension as players respond to the request for aid.
Oklahoma common schools cost nearly 50 percent more in the last decade while the number of teachers dropped 12 percent and pupil enrollment declined by 125,829. figures compiled for legislators by Dr. J. M. Ashton, research director, from state chamber of commerce data.
In Athens the leftist Elas rejected Churchill peace terms as inadmissible declaring they would dissolve the state if accepted. Meanwhile British forces accused Elas artillerymen of breaking a truce and paratroopers with tanks advanced toward Omonia square as the conference adjourned without agreement.
Hundreds of tons of ammunition food and medicine were parachuted to American troops cut off by the German drive in the Bastogne area Belgium. Lt Col Joel L. Crouch Riverside California piloted the first pathfinder drop guiding cargo planes to the scene.
American forces press a fresh drive into Belgium as Doughboys slowly regain the initiative on the flanks. Artillery and infantry clash in stubborn combat as units maneuver for position near key crossings and towns.
American troops and tanks pierced German lines in Belgium within 24 hours, halting the offensive's momentum. Advancing from the Stavelot area, U S forces struck near Bastogne and regained initiative on the German drive, with tanks bombed and prisoners counted as the Meuse objective loomed. More than 2,000 German infiltrators in American uniforms were reported.
Athens reports Britain says the Elas broke a three quarters of an hour truce by firing on a British warship and the naval HQ near Piraeus. Churchill urges Greeks toward a peaceful outcome while ELAS outlines a ten point program including a plebiscite on King George II and a national election. Weather and road conditions worsen in Oklahoma with ice on highways and freezing rain across multiple counties.
Freezing drizzle extends over most of Oklahoma creating hazardous highways. Weather officials say little change is expected before nightfall.
Overnight weather eased in Ada as ice lingered on trees and shrubs. Temperatures fell to 30 to 32 degrees with a mist turning to light rain totaling 0.45 inches, leaving ground unfrozen by morning.
There will be no Ada Chamber of Commerce meeting at noon Monday as merchants are busy invoicing and others are visiting during the holidays. The weekly gathering is dispensed with.
Hollywood mourns as funeral services were held yesterday for Harry Langdon. The former Mack Sennett comedian and later screenwriter died last Friday at age 60.
Soviet troops pushed into Budapest as German defenses burned stores and utilities. Tolbukhin and Malinovsky's armies drive toward two bridges, encircling the capital while threatening Bratislava and Vienna.
General MacArthur reports land based American bombers hit Manila's air fields for the fourth straight day. Clark Field was heavily targeted with 88 000 pounds of explosives. Japanese defense shot down 39 of 50 interceptors, leaving American losses at six fighters. Leyte mopping up continues with 899 enemy killed and 14 captured as casualties reach 114 120. Maj. Thomas McGuire leads fighter cover with three more victories. Mindoro and Mindanao raids claim two freighters sunk and Silay airfield attacked.
Tokyo faced a fifth daylight B 29 raid from Saipan based forces, the first since December 3, with Tokyo saying the attack caused little damage while Japanese radio boasted several interceptions and claimed various losses among the bomber force.
Berlin reported that Manchester was struck by V 1 bombs suggesting German planes were conducting daring raids on northern England or that an improved V 1 had a longer range. The report ends with a remark about teaching a new dance step to today’s youth.
Oklahoma will see light rain in the southeast this afternoon then generally fair nights and Thursday with a low from 15 in the northwest to 25 in the southeast. Kansas forecast calls for fair skies through Thursday with colder nights, lows around 10 to 15 in the west and north, 15 to 18 in the southwest, and warmer in the extreme west Thursday.
Twenty first Bomber Command reports American B 29s based in Saipan dropped 3,000,000 pounds of bombs in the first 30 days on Japan. They hit Tokyo waterfronts Nagoya shipyards and two twin engine bomber plants while suffering two losses and unspecified sea casualties. General Haywood Hansell Jr states Japan is bleeding internally and gains are ahead of expectations.
Business at the police station picked up Tuesday night with four arrests for drunkenness two for fighting and one for disturbance recorded on the night’s log.
Ada Jaycees will meet this evening at five o'clock at Convention Hall. Members plan discussion and upcoming community projects.
A classified notice highlights increased returns from a vested Ada investment. The ad promotes higher yields for funds placed under specified terms and outlines the plan for investors seeking boosted income from the scheme.
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