Army Hammers Out Two Mile Gap Near Lamone River
British Army units pushed along the Lamone River northeast of Faenza advancing nearly three miles to establish bridgeheads. Rain swollen waters halted progress briefly as Allied forces extended a six thousand yard front and captured over 360 prisoners in the surrounding area near Ravenna and Lugo.
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Italy
Can
Advan
Lamone River
Ofa
Nan Defenses
Faenza
Sunizht
Ravennaa Paihway
Lugo
Red Army captures Tsaszeg and Nisalng near Budapest
Soviet reports say armored columns broke Nazi defenses northeast of Budapest and seized Tsaszeg ten miles east of the city and Nisalng seven miles from Budapest. Khalag fell after tank supported infantry smashed a counterattack as Moscow notes Drive on Budapest continues amid stiff German resistance.
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London
Budapest
Nisalng
Moscow
Tsaszeg
Taszcz
Godollo
Khalag
Onas
Szur‘ak Puznoki
Ys Rogsian
Haivan
Hatvan
Soin
Slovakia
ELAS Ready Path British Terms and Medals Noted
ELAS reported ready for terms with British authorities as part of a complex exchange. The report mentions Lt Col Sublette, wartime officer casualties, and Brent Star Medal awards amid Civil War-era references and prisoner exchanges involving 69th Oregon Group and other detachments.
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ELAS
Court
RR Sublette
Bobby Rainey
Mio
J R. Raine
Bonlhain
County City Still Lagging On Bond Quotas
County and city officials urged residents to buy more Series E and overall bonds as the end of the war bond drive nears. County quota is 850000 with 33000 in Series E, while Benham and Martins Hassell led in some areas but remained behind targets. Campaign organizers urged residents to purchase extra E bonds in the final days to reach the quotas.
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Frank Wrbtt
Aliman
Serbei
Benham
Marta Hassell
Che Menos
Cigarette Shortage May Become Worse
Armed Forces report only about thirty percent of supply available as cigarette shortages threaten consumption. Navy and Army depots report limited stocks, with shortages expected to widen unless shipments resume promptly.
Brothers Brief Reunion in Hawaii
Fragmented text describes a reunion of two brothers, Cpl James Elwood and Cpl Simon David, in Hawaii. It mentions military context, a location in Miami Beach, a center, and references people like Filbert Smart and James Mead-Den, with scattered civic and Senate notes implied. The passage remains largely garbled.
Reds Tighten Around Budapest War Report
Allied and Soviet forces push toward key targets across Europe as American and British fronts advance while Budapest endures heavy fighting. Italian and Aerial actions feature new bridgehead, village captures, and bomber offensives in Southeast Asia and the Pacific theater. Notable clashes include Duren’s outskirts and Lamone river actions as tensions mount ahead of broader campaigns.
Meeting notes hint at club exchange gifts event
Fragmentary text shows a club meeting plan with a future gathering and gift exchange. Thelbert Wingate and Kate Es appear in the notes, suggesting local names linked to the event, with references to a meeting at a church or hall and a potential program item.
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Thelbert Wingate
Fragmentary transcript on government sale and hoarding trends
Fragmentary OCR text references a government sale, financial losses, and a claim about tobacco consumption rising 16 percent annually since 1940. Mentions individuals such as Joseph Koladny and Paul M Hehn and groups like American Tobacco Company. Describes consumer hoarding and inquiries about forgery recovery and money.
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Che Frei
Joseph Koladny Cerela
Ibacco Distributors
Paul M Hehn
Amer Af Tobacco Compar
C.amjar
Stevenson Way Announces New Regents Seen
Gov Coke Stevenson said on returning from a ranch visit that preparations continue for upcoming changes. Frances E. Ware and Mrs Ded son, formerly Miss Durtha Moore, are noted among those connected to the announcements. Mrs Moore is the daughter of Luke Moore of Ector and employed at Hardwiske Etter in Sherman.
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Das
Dedson
Durtha Moore
Luke Moore
Ector
Hardwiske Etter
Sherman
Austin
Texa
Coke Stevenso
Lo Ranch
War centers in flames from B 29 raids
U P reports daylight raids hit Nagoya war yards Rangoon and Bangkok areas leaving three major Japanese centers burning after strikes on aircraft plants and transportation hubs.
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Hington
U.P
Nagoya
Japan
Mar
Rangoon
Bur
Thailand
Storm skirts Juren on Roer river front
Dec 14 report states American forces partially cleared the Lofa 15 mile stretch along the Roer river bank and stormed the western approaches to Duren, a key citadel guarding the Cologne plain and the region’s main water barrier.
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Roer
Duren
Cologne Plain
State Department nominees approved by foreign relations panel
Des Moines, Dec 14. The foreign relations committee approved six of six state department nominees in divided votes after last minute switches. Archibald H was nominated to be assistant secretary of Public and Cultural Affairs with tentative approval. Henry Guffey, a Pa Democrat, changed vote on the matter.
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Ington
Des
State Department
Archibald H
Hn. Guffey
D.-Pa
Drive Back More 120 Miles In Campaign Push
GKING Dec 14 AUP Woops drove a beaten Japan luma more than 25 miles angst province today and Mean army spokesman as hore was a strong passi at the former U S air base how may be recaptured.
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Gking
U.P
Japaluma
Hore
U. S
Velez Is Dead
YWOOD Dec 14 U P Velez Mexican screen star died today from all of bleeping powders in a report from the city newsroom. the news note mentions the actor’s passing and suggests the cause was related to powders.
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Ywood
U.P
Lez
Indicted for docking three Ford workers in Albany
An Albany County grand jury indicted three Ford Motor Company employees at the Green Island plant for docking two hours pay each for time off to vote on November 7. The three, Patrick Polett, Frank G Miller, and Austin Bou dreau, pleaded innocent and were released. Maximum penalty on conviction is $500 or five years, or both.
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Albany
N. Y
U.P
Ford Motor Company
Green Island N.Y
Albany County
Erms
B. Mori
Woo
Patrick Polett
Frank G Miller
Austin Boudreau
Asst
Dist
Attorne
Sidney B Gordon
Temperature Dips to 23 Degrees in Bonham
Bonham recorded a sub freezing night with a low of 23 degrees marking the second coldest reading in the current cold snap. Earlier the thermometer hit 21 degrees on Monday and rose to 26 by early morning. Frost covered all areas as officials forecast slightly warmer days ahead.
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Bonham
Weather Bureau
Liquid Oxygen Plant Captured in France by U.S. Army
The United States Third Army reports capture of a large underground factory near Sarreguemines, likely used to manufacture liquid oxygen for jet planes and rockets. Located outside Wittring southeast of Sarreguemines, the 26th Division engineers describe a sprawling quarry complex with tunnels and rooms large enough for a full infantry division and equipment.
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United States Third Army
U.P
Sarreguemings
26Th Division
Wittring
Sarregue Mines
Fl Ats
Glen Finley Named County Service Officer
Dent. Judge Glen Finley will serve to aid veterans of foreign wars in securing pensions hospitalization and other government aid. He will assist veterans or their relatives in filing papers and applying for pensions allotments hospitalization and related government benefits.
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Glen Finley
Dent
Jon Denton
Judge Finley
Elements Ground Allied Bombers
London dispatch reports winter weather over Europe limited the Allied air offensive against Germany on Wednesday. Heavy bombers were kept from targets after two days of massive raids totaling around 20 000 tons from about 8 000 planes. Lancaster and Halifax heavy bombers with night fighters and Mosquitos carried out a near round the clock assault but poor conditions reduced both strategic strikes and close support from ground operations.
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London
West Front
Fort Worth Livestock Report From Fort Worth
Fort Worth livestock market notes cattle around 4000 head with calves about 2900, slow demand and good cows scarce, mediums 900 to 10. Hogs around 1100 with activity steady. top hogs 1455 with good and choice 180 to 270 pounds priced 12 0. Good and choice 275 to 325 pounds 1325 to 1425. Stockers mostly 1100 and down, figures dated December 14.
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Fort Worth
U.P
Steaedy
Song
Hayes Completes Aviation Ordnance Training
Thurman Hayes has completed aviation ordnance training at the Naval Air Technical Training Center in Norman, China. Seaman Hayes enlisted in the Navy May 15, 1944, and is stationed with a naval unit or another shore station for further instruction. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Jonas T. Hayes of Red 1 Telephone.
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I. L. Rattan Si Ce
Usn
HM. L. Rattan
Jim Rattan
Windom
Rt. 1
Seaman Rattan
Navy
San Diego
Calif
Pacific
Gober High School
Dallas
Therma Rachel
Texas
Viallam
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Niman
Chla
Seaman Hayes Enbioteg
Jonas T. Hayes
Red 1
Weather in East Texas Unchanged Cool Night and Friday
Far, not much change in temperature tonight and Friday. Temperature near freezing in the north.
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Texas
Invest In The Future Bunds Notice Critiqued As Bad Advice
An analysis of a supposed investment notice titled Invest In The Future Bunds is questioned for credibility. The piece argues the guidance appears flawed and urges readers to scrutinize recommendations before acting. It cautions about risks and the potential for misleading financial solicitations.
Postcard From Athens Reaches Denver Mail Today
A postcard arrived from Athens Greece addressed to a Denver resident. The note dates December 14 and mentions an enormous postage of six billion drachmas. Authorities record the curious dispatch as an unusual mail item without further details.
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Athens
Greece
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