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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1944

Page

17

Allies Smash Ahead in Winter Drives Near Aachen Front

Allied forces push on from the Saar to the Rhine as Eisenhower’s winter offensive advances across the western front. French, Ninth, and Third Armies drive toward Belfort, Metz, and the Rhine line while German defenses retreat from key forts and towns.

London Eisenhower First Aachen Swiss Alps Holland Sdes Doubs Belfort Rhin Maas Roermond Dusseldorf Rhine Metz U.S Third Army Luxebourg Third Seventh Army Ste. Pole Moselle Strasbourg

Red Army Breaks German Flank East of Budapest

Moscow reports the Red Army cracked the German flank east of Budapest and aims to breach within 12 miles of the capital. Dispatches say a decisive battle for control of invasion routes to Austria is imminent as Malinovsky’s assault forces drive the enemy from over 30 towns and villages.

Moscow Red Army Budapest Austria Malinovsks

Attemri to Kill Keitel Reported in Moscow Broadcast

Moscow Radio quoted by the Federal Communications Commission reported alleged plans to kill Keitel. Rumors in Switzerland said he was wounded and returned to Berlin, with a four day attack targeting Jaszbereny railway junction. German withdrawal extended a 100 mile front from Mende toward Budapest and Miskolc, with Panzer units moving toward Matra mountains and defenses. Soviet column along the Budapest railway pressed siege lines closer to the capital.

New York Moscow Radio Federal Communications Commission Ondeast Switzerland Keitel Berlin Budapest PE Seyexesth Iris Ol Necimard Pat Os Seerianeee Cs Sean Ee Sorteriema Legation Bern Europe la Suisse Geneva Germany Red Adolf Hitler Lisbon

Ohio May Get Twenty Million

Ohio stands to receive about 20 million dollars from a federal postwar road program now before Congress. Estimated allocations would be 8.73 million for federal aid highways, 4.849 million for farm to market roads, and 5.819 million for urban highways. The bill would authorize 1.5 billion dollars, available at 500 million per year for three years, to be used to match state funds.

Minutus Ohio Congress

Dayton Operators Plan To Strike Dec 3

Dayton Ohio operators vow to quit their switchboards on December 3 in a six hour stormy session. One hundred eighty members of the Dayton local union voted unanimously to enforce their demands with a walkout over hiring of out of town operators and extra expense accounts at the Ohio Bell Telephone Co. Dayton office.

Dalton Ams War-Ouny Ohio Bell Telephone Co Dayton Dayton Toenl Ohio Federation of Telephone Workers

Cigarettes Stolen In Springfield Heist

Police report ten cases of pata nana cigarettes stolen at a Springfield area address. Suspects targeted a residence unit eight, with cases of other goods also noted. Local authorities probe possible linked thefts and possible political mail misuse concerns emerge from nearby reports.

Springfield Springfield Entite Omer Kor

Japs Plan To Fight Final Battles On Mainland

CHUNGKING AF Major General Wedemeyer said Japan plans to wage final decisive battles on the Asiatic mainland and is strengthening forces in South China. He noted Stilwell’s earlier role, declined to discuss his removal, and said the war may stretch a year after Germany falls. The Japanese continental strategy shows a strong, well-equipped army. The Allies will aid China by concentrating all available resources to kill Japan.

Chungaing Japan South China C. Wedemeyer Toda Stilwell U. S Chiang Kai-Shek Genral Stilwell Wedemeyer Germany Europe Unitestates Hin

Ohio Diocese Established by Pope Pius

Pope Pius XII creates the Ecclesiastical Province of Ohio by subdividing the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Steubenville Holy Name is named cathedral of the new diocese with Cincinnati as metropolitan see under Archbishop John T. McNicholas. The Dioceses of Steubenville, Columbus, and Cincinnati cover specified Ohio counties.

Ohio Pius Cincinnati Repertus III Fed States Church of ‘the Holy Name Steubenville Carroll, Jefferson, Harrison Guernsey Belmont Noble Monroe Morgan Washington Athens Meigs, Gall Lawrence Coimbus Cincinna Hardin Milan Madison and Fayette Plekawa Ross Pike Scioto

Lloyd Funeral Rites Set for Friday in Logan

Funeral services for William Lloyd, 65, who died at his home on 8 Hunter Street, will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the residence with Rev. C. W. Swengel of the Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Green Lawn Cemetery near Nelsonville.

Logan William Lioyge Hunter St C. W. Swengle Methodist Church Green

Perry County recount ordered for county races

Two defeated Democratic candidates request a recount in Perry County. Recorder Nina Holden and John Cook posted 650 dollars each for recounts across 65 precincts citing improper vote counts in the race for recorder and the two commission seats.

Perry County Nina Holden Fay Mis Paul Gordon John Cook

Invasion Moves Across Philippines and Mapia Islands

Allied forces press the Philippines and seize the Mapia Islands as 900 miles to the rear troops disrupt enemy lookout posts near Biak. British subs hit Australian targets and China tensions rise with Nanhsieng capture and Stilwell praising American soldiers in a rare press interview.

Associated Press U.S Philippines Mapia Islands Mapia Dutch New Guinea Biak Australia Fand Chungking China Ley Island Acae Iron Cross NEA Radio-Telephoto Burma Kumming Chungking Joseph W. Stilwell

Farm Export Price Cuts to Protect U S Markets

The United States says it will cut export prices for cotton and other farm goods to hold world markets. Announced by War Food Administration, the plan aims to meet rival prices and encourage continued large production while using export subsidies as a psychological ploy to defend international trade positions.

Washington United States War Food Administration United States

Reich Leaders Seek Peace By Christmas Mail Fronts In Action

German leaders press for a Christmas peace while Montgomery drives in the Netherlands and the Meuse sector. Allied advances near Metz and Thionville shift, with French, Moroccan, and Algerian troops pushing into Saar and surrounding areas as battles intensify and a winter halt threatens German production.

Montgomery

Bequeaths body for disease study in family death case

In Los Angeles Miss Be th’ Clawson, daughter of a banking family, died at 65 from a mysterious illness. She left her body to science for study of the disease and bequeathed $250,000 to a physician to aid his search. The strike and unrelated lines appear garbled.

Unas Los Angeles Beth’ Clawson X Hamileton Sele Fence

Indians call for national council to organize

Walter Hel Slayings Confesses narrative references U S Indians not in Denver to organize a national council urging unity and a "get out of the corral" stance. Sioux leader John Max via interpreter says forthcoming organization. Darcy McNickle of Washington notes some states deny voting and Indians cannot drink alcohol in others. An Los Angeles broadcast details further **.

Denver America Corral John Max Darcy McNickle Washington Ing Steve Wilson Los Angeles

Farmers for 45 Production Calls L All-Out

British exports report notes Prime Minister urges all-out farming effort after defeat of Germany to sustain production for 1945. Wartime needs, postwar trade, and ongoing European conflict are cited as reasons to boost output and ensure supply through next year.

British Eye London Nurehill Ian — Waiston P¢Eyond Marvin Jones Germany Europe

Delegation Arrives in Chungking Led by Nelson

Donald M. Nelson and a small group of American experts reached Chungking today, joining local officials as they begin a cooperative mission amid rising wartime tensions.

SON Chungkin Chungking Donald M. Nelson Chungking

William Tell Act Fatal to Deer Hunter at Gouverneur

State police report an attempted deer hunting incident near Gouverneur New York left 50 year old Fred Santiman dead from a head wound suffered around 4 30 PM yesterday. Leonard Palmetier 34 of Ution fired at the bottle and missed, claiming a hunting accident.

William Tell Tupper Lake N. Y Fred Santiman Gouverneur N.Y Reed Santiman Leonard Palmetier Ution Raished

Senators mull inquiry over cigarette shortage impact

Senator Overton of the manufacturers committee hints at an investigation if the cigarette shortage worsens. He says the aim is to ensure ample supply for overseas servicemen while monitoring the situation.

Wasleseresgiy Overton D-La Manufacturers Committee

Ohio Physicians May Organize New Medical Expense Insurance Body

Ohio physicians may form a medical expense insurance company sponsored by the Ohio State Medical Association. The association's council instructed its medical service plans committee to prepare preliminary details and oversee incorporation. The plan aims to provide hospital and medical coverage, with subscribers choosing their own doctors and paying any excess beyond benefits.

Ohio Ohio State Medical Association Itr Nelson Ohio Medi Blue Cross

Germans Spotted in Backyard by Visiting Americans

In London four a French family hosted two American soldiers. Paul A. Danahy of Buffalo and his scout Sgt. Dave Bernay of Berlin asked where the Germans were. A French reply pointed to the back yard where several heavily armed German troopers were loitering, with a captured German cart nearby.

London Paul A. Danahy Buffalo X.Y Dave Bernay Berlin

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