Soldiers on leave greeted at Tel Litwinsky ARC Center Palestine
Three soldiers on leave arrive at Tel Litwinsky American Red Cross Rest Center near Tel Aviv. They are greeted by ARC worker Mabel Shannon. The trio includes Sgt. Paul Barton from Boise Idaho, Corporal James C. Stratton from Alamogordo New Mexico, and Sgt. 3b from Philadelphia, all with Army Airways Communications System or Quartermaster Supply units stationed in Egypt or Persia.
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Palestine
Tel Litwinsky
American Red Cross
Tel Aviv
Red Cross
Mabel Shannon
George Shannon
Maple Ave
Ridgewod
N. J
Paul Barton
State 81
Boise
Idaho
Egypt
Army Airways
James C. Stratton
Alamogordo
New Mexico
Persia
Wansley
Philadelphia
Penn
Clardy Home Destroyed By Fire On Wednesday Morning
The house of Mr and Mrs H Clardy north of 16th street on the Tin sley property burned early Wednesday after naptha exploded used for cleaning clothes in the kitchen. The Clardy daughter Miss Gwendolyn sustained serious burns and was rushed to the hospital where she is reported to be recovering.
War Department orders bigger Army draft calls
The War Department says Selective Service must raise January and February calls from 60 000 to 80 000 by combining Army units for field service. It may adjust March and April rates. All men under 40 rejected since February 2, except obvious physical defects, will be re summoned next year. Re examinations target border line cases to fill general duty roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Sebate Service
Army
Americans Break Spending Record in 1944
Washington reports civilian spending hit a new high as the Commerce Department estimates 97 billion dollars will be spent on goods and services in 1944. Prices rose modestly and wartime production kept civilian needs met despite some inconveniences.
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Washington
Amercan
U. S. Commerce Department
Commerce Department
Cold Water Paint Advertisement Notes on Wonder Inside
An OCR fragment mentions Gillis Lunsberg and a line about cold water paint and the wonder inside painting. Content is fragmented with unclear context and lacks concrete details.
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Gillis Lunsberg O
I4tf
Bloody Battle in Belgium Costly for American Forces
An AP dispatch from Belgium dated December 20 reports American troops paying heavy tolls in men and matériel as they halt German breakthroughs on a 20 mile front. Units counterattacked, destroying tanks and inflicting German losses, while sustaining severe equipment and artillery shortages amid tactics and deception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Bette
Theteran Parser
Ightme
Nagi
Gia
Local Scout Leaders Attend Yucca Council Meeting
Mr and Mrs W H Ashby Lt c and Mrs W W Culbertson and Mr and Mrs H N Gibson attended the annual Yucca Council Boy Scouts of America meeting on Monday Dec 18 at the Del Norte Hotel El Paso Liz Culbertson heads the Air Scouts in Alamogordo Ashby leads Cub Pack 18 and Gibson mentors Den 1 Pack 12 Cub Scouts Culbertson Den mother and Culbertson squadron leader serve in local units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Ashby
W. W. Culbertson
H. N. Gibson
Yucca Council
Boy Scouts of America
del Norte Hotel
el Paso
Liz Culbertson
Air Scouts
Alamogordo
Ashby
Gilen
Widh
Gibson
Sheriff Parker Injured in Sunday Car Crash
Sheriff Parker and Deputy O. O. Marti of Tularosa were two miles east of High Rolls when their car veered off the road and struck a bank. Parker suffered a broken jaw but was brought to town and then moved to an El Paso hospital. reports say he is progressing and may be released after rest.
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Will Parker
O. O. Marti
Tularosa
Parker
el Paso
Kay Prather
Stalin at 65 Remembered as Leader Across Russia
Aged 65 on December 21, Joseph V. Stalin is revered as "Tovarich Stalin" and "The Great Stalin" by Russians. His birthday is a national marker though not publicly celebrated, with stories from Moscow to Siberia citing his influence on the nation and its peoples.
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American
Associated Press
Joseph Vissarionvich Stalin
Russia
Uis
Joseph Vissarionvich Djugasini
Tovarich Stalin
Stalin
Moscow
Pye
White Sea
Black Sea
Traltic
Caspian
Bering Strait
Siberia
Yakutsk
Marshal Rodion Martinovsky
Trazele
Srotoe
Christmas Gift Boxes Prepared For Base Hospital Patients
Gift boxes for servicemen patients at the Air Base Hospital have been prepared under the sponsorship of the American Legion and Legion Auxiliary. The full quota is ready for presentation on Christmas morning, with donors’ response described as ample and enthusiastic.
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Air Base Hospital
American Legion and Legion Auxiliary
Mr and Mrs McGuire Plan Move to California
After over four years in Tularosa with thirty one years of marriage, Mr and Mrs D H McGuire will move to Pomona California at 1107 North Gordon street seeking health benefits for Mr McGuire. They sold their Tularosa property and neighbors express regret at their departure.
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Tularosa
D. H. McGuire
Pomona
Calif
North Gorrdon Street
California
Exciting Sunday Horse Races Draw Large Local Crowd
A large countywide crowd attended Sunday afternoon races with close finishes. Notable results include Nassa beating Good Bye over 220 yards, Barbara Ann defeating Cry Baby in 300 yards, Pardner taking 250 yards from Raggs, Billie winning 800 yards, and Napper defeating Lilly W. Officials announced the next race program for Sunday January 1945, praising the smooth, prompt events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucky Joe
Loyd Crockett
Ve. Red Wolf
Chas Nolan
Nassa
GB Oliver
Barbara Ann
Bob Smith
Cry Baby
Elmer Schrier
Pardner
Walter Culbertson
Raggs
Budd Sheff
Bille
Bud She
The
Race Association
Star Venus Seen With Moon In November Moon Event
In November 1878 in Hunt County Texas observers including Geo A Alexander and his family reported a bright star appearing in the crescent moon. The moon was about three quarters full and the star shone near the middle of the moon. The elder Alexander recalls his father two brothers and one uncle witnessing the phenomenon.
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Geo. A. Alexander
Hunt County
Texas
Ration Stamp Timetable Notes Several Stamp Validities
A wartime notice lists KATION TIMETABLE stamps including BLUE and SUGAR stamps with validity through 1945 and 1944 dates. Shoe and gasoline stamps are described as valid indefinitely or through specified deadlines. The text also mentions a year end holiday reference about a tree and gifts.
Verona boy eyes new record in War Bond sales drive
Cor Huehler Jr of Verona New Jersey has raised 373300 in War Bond sales across three drives and aims to break his mark during the Sixth War Loan. He tours schools clubs and industries with a group of high school girls aiding sales and has earned honors including a Roosevelt letter and rides in a flying fortress.
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Newark
N. J
Cor J Huehler, Jr
Verona
Hic
Carl
America
Our Lady of the Lake School
Roosevelt
Flying Fortress
Hell's Angels
Kid
Hehnd
Guo
Dwely
Carl J. Buehler, Jr
New Jersey
Government rewards Dreucind o Duran for post office breakin aid
The article notes Rudolph Duran of Tularosa receiving 150 for helping capture an intruder at the Tularosa post office on May 15 1944. It mentions the Post Office Department offers rewards for assisting in postal offenses and quotes Duran on the wind and Christmas gift timing.
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Tularosa
Ruducindo Mo Duran
Fedral
Post Office Department
Eward
Duran
Otero County Far Exceeds Quota in South War Bond Drive
Otero County over quota in the Sixth War Bond drive as sales come in. County bond quotas stood at 141000 for E bonds and 124000 for others totaling 265000 with 1000 I bonds and 148000 for other types amounting to 359000. General chairman Moge Cauthen estimates total sales may reach 100000 more when all reports are in.
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Otero Co
Otero
Moge Cauthen Whoeneral
Southwest Lumber Co publishes paid space ad
Lasook in paid space the Alamo Lumber Co published the living statement for Southwest Lumber Co. La Hor and Kepes Pro Co. statement appears in the space, noting materials and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Lbr. CO
Lahor” Ussires Space
Kepes Pro
Lasook
Alamo “ Lumber Co
Southwest Lumber Company to Close Alamogordo Mill
The Southwest Lumber Company announces the Alamogordo mill will close due to high costs and government price ceilings. It will continue operations at its Sacramento mill and haul lumber here for surfacing as long as conditions allow. President Louis Carr states the move is temporary if ceilings cover labor and supply costs.
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Alamogordo
Sacramento
Southweet Lumber Company
Louis Carr
United Brothrhood of
Carpenters and Joinore
Odo News
Ithiweet Lumber Co
Marein
Saccramento
Hay Canyon
Lareia
Will Canyon
Mareia
Creamidge
Bataan Relief Supper Honoring Prisoners At Pinon NM
On the third anniversary of the war with Japan a benefit supper was held at the Pinon schoolhouse to aid the Bataan Relief Organization for the 200th Coast Artillery. The event raised funds, featured a program by Alma Sidwell and Ray Sowell, and honored prisoners of war including Luther Ragsdale and Leslie Fleming. Total receipts reached $14.00 with additional contributions.
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Japan
Pinon
New Mexico
Baetaan Relief Organization
200Th Coast Artillery
Church of Christ
B. R. QO
Alma Sidwell
Ray Sowell
Warren Sidwell
George Jhunson
Max Cartright
George Jiunson
Mildred Gentry
George Munson
Cissiel
Clarence Stevenson
Hslovene Son
Eivo
Ied Gentry
South Pacific
Joe Gardner
Aby
Weed
Avis
Dunsten
Bataan
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Clardy
RMY
BE Paso
Sheriff Parker
Joseph Stalin
Laddy Stalin
Mits
McGuire
Kation Timetable
Redeucindo Duran
Irement
Uthwest Lum- Bils
Pinon, New Mexico
KB. Kko
Alamogomedo
Furth
Italy
Dee 1. Fisher
Mark W. Clark
Fifth Army
Fisher
Powder River
Bifth
Doris Fisher
M, EK
Texas Ave
Alamo
Southwest Co
Southwest Lumber Co
United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America
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