Chaplin Denies Affair in Paternity Trial Grilling
Charlie Chaplin faced tough questions from attorney Joseph Scott about his relationship with Joan Berry and the paternity claim. He denied wrongdoing, insisted he last had relations in early 1942, and said he had broken off intimate ties months before. The case seeks child support for 14 month old Carol Ann with Berry.
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American tanks strike at German spearheads in Belgium Luxembourg
American tanks and reserves attacked German armored forces along a 25 mile stretch of the First Army front in Belgium and Luxembourg. Casualties and gains were unclear as the war front tightened and reports warned of a broader drive toward Antwerp, Liege, and Paris.
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Shopping crowds ease in Amarillo as Christmas rush wanes
For over a week Amarillo’s business district showed frenzied last minute activity with crowds on Polk Street and long lines at stores. Merchants noted sales up 25 to 30 percent over last Christmas but shortage of men’s shirts gloves and hosiery plus wrapping paper and cards. Drug stores report cigars scarce. Freeman Motor Co. seeks late model Buicks and Cadillacs.
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Louisiana Governor declines to intervene in LSU student dispute
Gov James H Davis says he will not intervene in the LSU dismissal dispute over a leaflet on kissing and sex. Gloria Jeanne Heller, 18, seeks reinstatement as several hundred students rally at the governor's mansion before dispersing.
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Louisiana State University
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Former Minister Mixed Up in Nazi Conspiracy
The Justice Department indicted a former minister for conspiring with Walter Kappe and Bertha Krepper to aid Nazi sabotage. The case, filed in Newark, alleges Krepper planned to pose as a U.S. citizen to shelter agents and relay whereabouts to saboteurs. FBI Director Hoover linked Krepper to an address in Newark.
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Ten Million More Jobs After 1940 Urged by Hoff man
Houston December 20 private enterprise should provide seven to ten million new jobs above 1940 levels for the postwar period said Paul G Hoff man chairman of the National Committee for Economic Development to business leaders at the Houston Chamber of Commerce banquet. He urged cooperation among business labor agriculture and government to ensure a favorable economic climate and warned that peace negotiations with Germany could otherwise cripple the economy.
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Germany
Same Old Christmas Slogan Echoes In 45th Division Post
In Germany the 45th Division baton post displays a sign reading Six more shooting days until Christmas as Yale season nears. The laid back wartime print reflects holiday timing with a playful message from U S Seventh Army observers detailing events close to December.
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Morris Insurance Ad Promotes Lumber Supply
W. J. Morris Insurance offers lumber services and directs customers to John Maynard Lbr. Co for all lumber needs located at 800 West Fifth Street with telephone extension 4414.
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Pincers Close On Japanese In Pacific and Leyte
American air raids hit Tokyo and Nagoya as Superforts bombed targets while ground forces seize the Leyte airfield and overrun Valencia and Lonoy. U S 77th Division along with First Cavalry and 32nd Infantry trap Japanese forces in Leyte corridor as Mindoro and Luzon operations continue. Admiral Nimitz meets Fraser in Honolulu amid Pacific fleet planning.
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Weather roundup for Amarillo and surrounding regions
Partly cloudy and mild this afternoon in Amarillo and vicinity with light snow late tonight and Thursday. Much colder tonight and Thursday with lows around 21. West Texas fair this afternoon, then cloudiness and light snow late tonight and Thursday, with Panhandle colder tonight and Thursday. New Mexico fair this afternoon, increasing cloudiness tonight and Thursday, colder east portion Thursday.
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Rag tag army dogs British raid on Athens area
An ELAS force of about 1000 including women and youths stormed and captured the RAF headquarters at Kifissia near Athens. Lt. Gen. Scobie warned of an all out struggle to end the internal Greek conflict. Churchill acknowledged disagreements among the Big Three but insisted allied unity in war aims.
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Ronald Scobie
Baby dies after being run over in driveway
David Leon Weaver two year old son of J C and Mrs J C Weaver of 506 Monroe was killed at noon today when an automobile driven by 17 year old Helen Williams struck him in the family driveway at 510 Monroe. Witnesses say neither Williams nor her mother knew the child was near the car. The Williamses, theater employees, were driving to work and reported the accident after learning of it. The infant’s body was taken to Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home. He was born July 16 1942 in Wellington and is survived by his parents a sister Patsy six and grandparents M F Weaver of Dodson and M C Lindsey of Cooper. The family attends the San Jacinto Church of Christ.
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Rufus Peeples Named Director of Texas A. and M. College
Governor Stevenson announced the appointment of Rufus A. Peeples of Tehuacana Limestone County as a member of the Texas A. and M. College board of directors. Peeples a 38 year old dirt farmer and livestock man fills the unexpired term of John C. Burns with a term expiring January 10 1947.
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Tehuacana
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Ex-Students Association of
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Snow Flurries Seen Ahead of Christmas
Weather signs indicate light snow starting tonight and lasting into tomorrow morning. Temperature will drop to near 21 degrees by morning and hover near freezing during the day. Strong winds expected tomorrow.
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Weather Bureau
Congressmen Coming Home But Without Rep Luce
Members of the U S House military affairs committee return to the United States by plane after a 25 day tour of battlefronts. Rep Clare Boothe Luce remains behind due to car trouble and may spend Christmas with frontline troops.
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Connecticut
Houston Votes To Retain City Manager's Position
Houston voters approve retention of the city manager's post by 7541 to 1898. A port facilities bond issue of 5 million dollars was placed before voters with 6510 yes to 1284 no on incomplete returns.
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Leftists Plan Union In France Merger Effort
A bi party Socialist Communist committee in Paris selected a commission to study how to unite France s two largest left wing parties. The move signals a possible merger ahead of future political actions.
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News Tip Contest Won By Mrs R L Reeves
Mrs. Weldon Denby’s terrifying dream led to a tip about four escaped Nazi prisoners reported to police. Mrs. Reeves, at 819 Mississippi, wins $5. others receive $3 and $2 for tips about a theater usher hit, and a burglar who mistook a phone for an alarm. Numerous residents listed as tips.
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