Showdown May Be On Cologne Plain
Allied and German lines clash at the Cologne Plain entrance in Aachen sector. Weisweiler captured after 24 hours of street fighting, near the Rhine river routes. Von Runstedt defenses hinge on Rhine bridges and retreat across the river remains risky under Allied bombardment.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Associated Press
Cologne Plain
Aachen
Cologne
Europe
Weisweiler
First Army
Hitler
Roer
von Runstedt
von Rustedt
Gage
Rhine
U S Fighter Planes Hit German Tanks in Open
U S Ninth Army in Germany reports American fighter bombers used triple air blow tactics to destroy or damage 19 German tanks. Capt Edward Tibbets said the mission left crews satisfied. Tanks were caught on roads near Julich and Kirchberg with tanks and houses targeted in the bombardment.
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U.S. Ninth Army
Germany
Edward Tibbets
Plainview
Julich
Kirchberg
Waste Paper Fueling Rocket Gun Barrels
Lowell officials say that waste paper salvaged for war effort is used to make heat resistant barrels for Army Air Force rocket guns. The paper barrels are treated with plastic to withstand heat and pressure in combat zones in Asia and Europe.
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Lowell
Mass
U.P
Asia
Europe
General Electric Co
Flood Control Bill Menaced
In Washington on November 27 the House flood control bill faced two threats as Senate backers warned chances of passage this Congress were dwindling. Debate stretched into week two with no compromise visible between flood control sponsors and backers of the St. Lawrence Seaway and Missouri Valley Authority projects. Aiken and Overton could derail the bill by offering Seaway or MVA amendments, while Murray pressed a vote on Missouri Valley Authority actions to block future river improvements.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Senator Clark
Missouri
Aiken
Vermont
Overton
Louisiana
Murray
Montana
Missouri Valley Authority
MVA
Veteran Must Be Qualified For Promotion
Veteran seniority rights after military service can affect job promotion. A veteran gains seniority credits for active service, possibly outranking less seasoned coworkers if qualified for the role. The rule allows advancement based on ability to fill the position, not automatic upgrade.
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James Marlow Washington
Selective Service
Jones
Civil Service Exams For Jobs Announced
The Civil Service Commission announces new examinations for positions at the Government Printing Office Washington. Openings include estimator and jacket writer requiring six years experience and paying 3628 dollars yearly. Technologists and geologists offer 2433 to 6288 dollars with 3 to 10 years experience for technologists. Geologists require three years experience with a 2433 dollar pay. Further information may be obtained.
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The
Civil Service Commission
Government Printing Office
Washington
Bridal Custom of Bugis Brides in Celebes Island
The Globe-News notes a Bali Celebes Island practice where brides are drugged three days before their wedding to prevent them from gazing at other men, ensuring fidelity to their future husbands.
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Celebes Island
Absent-Minded Priest Returns 20 Cents in Postage
The Rev. William Hastings, formerly of Ithaca, forgot to pay for stamps at the Ithaca post office. A letter from Puerto Rico arrived with 20 cents in U.S. stamps. Hastings said he believed the due was 17 cents and sent extra to ensure adequacy.
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Ithaca
N. Y
W.P
William Hastings
Slaughter
Puerto Rico
U. S
Hastings
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