RAF Night Bombers Hammer Berlin in Third Attack
RAF heavy bombers struck Berlin again last night in a sustained assault described as part of the largest aerial offensive in history. American planes joined raids on Frankfurt Hannover and Brunswick, with about 3 900 tons dropped in 48 hours.
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Pastors Convene on War Aftermath in Four Day Meeting
A gathering of over 2,000 pastors from denominations nationwide opens a four day convention to address the war aftermath under the theme Facing the Aftermath of the War. The program includes a Prince of Peace motions contest and addresses by speakers such as Dr J White of Mansfield.
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Hitler Back on Old Theme In Anniversary Broadcast
AP reports on Hitler's New Year's message and 11th anniversary remarks. He again claims only Germany or Soviet Russia can win the war, warns of a Europe annihilated by a Soviet victory, and defends bombs as a force shaping future European history.
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Mother Seeks Missing Baby After Abandonment Probe
Mrs. Juanita Waits of Columbus seeks her infant daughter Maryline Anne after the child was found abandoned in a car on November 6. Police traced the infant to the alias Mary Doe 156 as authorities verify identity while the Children's Aid Society reports the child placed in a private home after an inspection finds no contact with the mother.
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Briggs pleads innocent to Hopkins Letter forgery charges
Briggs former confidential aide to Interior Secretary Ickes pleads innocent to federal indictments alleging forgery false pretense and use of the mails to defraud. His attorneys request three weeks to file preliminary motions or demurrers ahead of trial.
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Service Vote Bill Changes Paced Senate Action
Washington reports the Senate moving quicker on the service vote issue with an earlier session and a possible roll call. Debate continues on a revised federal war ballot plan ending uniform blanks for President and Vice President and service personnel worldwide. The House plans general debate with a rule excluding personal war ballot proposals but potential exception.
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Civilians Will Receive Less Butter This Year
The War Food Administration allocates 1944 butter rations showing per capita supply at 121 pounds, down from a 1935 to 1939 average of 168 and from 1941 and 1942 levels of 16 pounds.
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Frant Lausche’s Democratic Gubernatorial Bid Open at Convention
Ohio Young Democrats closed a two day convention without naming a candidate for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Delegates adopted a resolution urging President Roosevelt to seek a fourth term to speed victory and secure lasting peace.
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Soviet Army Approaching Baltic States in Red Offensive
Reports say the Red Army advanced to within 7 to 17 miles of Kingisepp and Veimarn as German colonists fled the Baltic region. Moscow claimed thousands of German troops killed and new breakthroughs near the Middle Dnieper while Swedish naval circles warned of possible Baltic fleet movements threatening Sweden's routes.
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Farm Youth Suffering From Long Work Hours
Columbus report cites farm youths aged 18 and 19 facing long hours and poor medical care as reasons for poorer health versus city peers. Joseph Fichter of the Ohio State Grange attributes the issue to excessive labor and inadequate care, aligning with Col Leonard G Rowntree's Journal of the American Medical Association analysis showing rejection rates for military service well above the average for other occupations.
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Journal of the American Medical Association
Allied forces breach German lines near Cassino and Anzio
Allied infantry and tank units crossed the Rapido flood barrier north of Cassino and pushed into German defenses. Air attacks in northeastern Italy knocked down 63 German planes, while fighting continued along the Anzio bridgehead as Allied ground forces expanded their wedge toward Rome.
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Mayfield Pilot Tops Foe Flurry in Air Duel
In a rapid air battle yesterday Herschel Klaptapea from Mayfield Kentucky downed six enemy planes in about fifteen minutes. He scored after engaging a formation of Turkish aircraft and then claimed a Dornier 217.
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War-effort ads totaled over four months in November
New York allied and Sunday newspapers sold war-effort advertising worth 4,255,324 dollars in November, lifting the August 1 to November total to 21,226,175 dollars. The Bureau of Advertising reports war bond ads led the drive, accounting for 93 percent of the November total.
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First Woman Is Given High Post in UNRRA
An unnamed report notes the appointment of the first female secretary at UNRRA and outlines a Canadian three point plan to strip Japan of heavy industry, restrict its merchant marine, and limit seaborne development. The piece discusses postwar aims to ensure Japan cannot restart war, while preserving some farming and small scale trade. It emphasizes caution by Allied powers as the Pacific war continues.
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Aluminum May Revert To Civilian Trade Soon
Aluminum may return to civilian trade as the War Production Board closes three more lines at Malone New York. Officials say satisfactory wartime production has been achieved and many tons of aluminum could be released for civilian use to aid Meel and other metals, cutting production by about 14 percent.
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Movie profits go to fight infantile paralysis in wartime benefit
Washington held a weekend of benefit events to mark President Roosevelt’s 62nd birthday. British actress Lady Hardwicke presented a 240000 dollar check to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, funded by profits from major Hollywood studios and many stars. The President spoke in a Saturday broadcast thanking contributors and urging more support for the war loan and allied unity.
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Fierce fighting reported as Allies press Marshall Islands assault
Allied forces pummeled Japanese positions in the Marshall Islands with ships and carrier planes in a heavy pre invasion bombardment. Admiral Nimitz said surface ships moved in within 10 to 20 miles of atolls as thousands of shells and tons of bombs struck installations.
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State Republican Committee to Meet Thursday in Ohio
Chairman Ed D Schorr announced the state Republican Committee will meet Thursday at the Ohio venue to determine time and place of the state convention fix delegate counts and endorse candidates for the Chicago convention held June 26 and nominees for alternates.
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Republican Central Committee
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Chicago
Labor Shortage Eases in Ohio Regions Shifted Classifications
The War Manpower Commission reports Ohio's labor shortage easing this month with Newark moving from Group II to III indicating reduced tightness and Steubenville dropping from II to IV signaling larger future labor reserves. A report notes changes in classification and the current less critical need.
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War Manpower Commission
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Stevenville
Tragic Crash Involving Truck Driver and Train Near Lapel
An unidentified truck driver from Grand Rapids, Michigan, collided with a Baltimore Ohio passenger train near Lapel Indiana. The tractor trailer burst into flames as the collision occurred, killing the driver and injuring others. Authorities investigate highway rail crossing safety and fault.
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