09 Jan 1944
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1944
Page
1
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A severe winter storm blanketed the Panhandle and northern Texas on Saturday. Temperatures dropped drastically and travel and train service dropped to partial or emergency operations with livestock damage feared as farmers awaited more details.
Forty two fighters were destroyed as United States heavy bombers including Liberators and others struck across southwest Germany and northern France in a long day of air operations. Swiss and other reports say some crews landed safely with help from navigational devices. the raids included targets at Arben Chemical Works and other industrial sites, with large formations and long range missions noted.
A Balkan informant says Romania under Janiu Maniu may seek peace with Russia and the Allies as Gen. Vatutin shifts the Ukrainian army southward. Reports claim Bucharest fears losing Bessarabia and Transylvania while trains slow on main routes amid withdrawal plans.
Old Man Winter hits Bonham with a 19 degree minimum and rain sleet and snow. The Texas Panhandle endures a blizzard halting traffic and causing power line damage. Farmers seek moisture for spring while livestock and feed concerns rise amid icy roads and accidents along Highway 78 near Jones Field.
Secretary of State Cordell Hull indicates outside forces spurred Bolivia’s coup and says the United States will not recognize the revolutionary government. He notes Argentina’s unique position and possible Axis ties as diplomats discuss regional responses and potential actions.
American trained Chinese troops crossed the east bank of the upper Chindwin River in a fresh offensive to clear the way for the Burma road. The operation was backed by a four day air assault by fighters and fighter bombers of the United States Air Force beginning January 1. The exact drive location was not disclosed.
Allied fliers killed and wounded at least 100 Japanese and hit more than thirty barges at Rabaul on New Britain and continued bombing Kavieng and nearby ships. MacArthur says fighting near Bergen Bay has eased as Marines press inland from Borgen Bay.
Washington, Dec. 8 Navy and Army officials reported December aircraft output at 8,802 planes, trailing the 9,000 target due to holiday delivery lag. The year total reached 45,946 military planes, with heavy four engined bombers exceeding the schedule and overall output at 95 percent.
The selective service system abolishes local board screening and requires final pre induction physicals at least twenty one days before induction. Post induction furloughs end. three week and one week induction timelines shift to a new two and three stage process with classifications for Army general service limited service and Navy. Names and details of how councils will handle calls, examinations, and possible immediate induction are outlined alongside a new $5,000 music fellowship fund at the University of Texas Radio House funded by Karl Hoblitzelle.
Curlee Cummings of Bonham has been named county chairman for the Celebration of the President's Birthday to aid the infantile paralysis drive. George Waverly Briggs of Dallas announces plans will be public soon as counties prepare to raise funds, with fifty percent returning to the county chapter.
Mr and Mrs J H M receive notice their son Sgt Elmer S Ward I of the 36th Division in the U S Army was wounded in action on the Italian front with the 5th Army in Italy. He enlisted in October 1944 and trained in the United States before deployment.
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