Iowa hospitals critique urges public reading of Dr Woods statement
The Gazette published Dr Andrew H Woods analysis arguing Iowa mental hospitals lag standards due to personnel and facility gaps. He urges public understanding to press for legislative funding, and notes officials resist criticism as a barrier to reform. The piece also touches on allied wartime diplomacy and political prudence in Congress.
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Dewey
Greek Bomb Plot Targets Winston as Greek War Flare Surges
British patrol in Athens uncovers a 1680 pound dynamite cache under Hotel Grand Bretagne linked to German make and electric detonators. Churchill, Eden, and Papandreou plan a conference to end fratricidal fighting as Elas and government forces clash in the city.
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George Papandreou
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Capital Law Office For Bennett Clark Opens in Washington
Sen. Clark of Missouri and his associates plan to open law offices in Washington in mid January. Ed Villmoore and J. L. Milligan of Kansas City said Clark will also start a solo practice in St. Louis soon after. Clark was defeated for renomination.
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Christmas Weekend Toll Reaches At Least 356
An Associated Press survey shows the national violent deaths over the Christmas three day weekend at least 356. Auto accidents led the deaths with 212 killed in automobile smashups. The toll closely matches the 1943 Christmas period totals of 339 violent deaths and 216 road deaths.
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Leyte Campaign Closed as MacArthur Reports Japanese Defeat
General MacArthur announced the Leyte invasion campaign is closed with Japanese losses estimated at 113,331 killed and 2,748 planes destroyed, while American losses reach 11,217 killed or wounded. He cited Yamashita as facing perhaps the greatest defeat in Japanese military history.
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Stampede for Sugar and Butter Ties Cedar Rapids Stores
Cedar Rapids grocers faced rush hour pandemonium on Christmas Day as shoppers used up ration points set to be invalidated at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. OPA clarified that new point values apply to fruits starting Sunday and urged patience for retailers adapting to the change.
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Cedar Rapids
Office of Price Administration
Washington
OPA
Ration token values unchanged after rule revision
Washington AP reports red ration tokens retain value despite Tuesday’s OPA rule change. Red tokens remain valid currency for rationing even if received as change. Blue tokens for processed foods largely unused since changes requiring multiples of 10.
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Office of Price Administration
OPA
Retail run depletes butter sugar and canned goods
Shoppers rush to redeem stamps with limited quantities as stores report rapid saleouts of butter and sugar and shelves cleared of some canned goods. Grocers note many plan to spend stamps before 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. Meat rationing returns Sunday, prompting anticipation of tighter meat supplies later in the week.
Des, Mov ies AP Food Retailers Replenish Stock
Des Moines AP reports retailers rush to restock processed foods and meats after a sudden return to point-value pricing. Vendors moved quickly to secure shelf space as supply lines adjusted and consumer demand stabilized.
Democratic Party Dues Paying Plan advances reform
Rep. Ramspeck of Georgia proposed a dues paying system to reorganize the Democratic Party. County units would collect about $5 annually, with funds divided between national and local use. He said the plan would boost interest unity and help solve financial troubles.
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Reds Close Last Budapest Rail Escape Route
The Red army drove to the western city limits of Budapest cutting the final rail escape route from the capital. Soviet gains included aggressive westward advances in southern Czechoslovakia toward Vienna and Bratislava, with heavy German and Hungarian losses and a closing encirclement near Piliscsaba.
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Gasoline Dump Falls to German Forces Near Bastogne
German forces captured a substantial American gasoline dump containing 85,000 gallons near Bastogne in Belgium. The loss limits fuel for an armored division for two days, while 13 Nazi self-propelled guns were captured west of Bastogne after running out of fuel.
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Adolf's Plan Hits Snag But It's Touch and Go
Supreme headquarters said Hitler conceived the present all out German offensive and delegated execution to Marshal von Rundstedt and Von Westfall. The counterattack began strongly, catching Allied lines off guard and delaying Eisenhower's winter offensive while German armor pressed toward the Meuse.
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Cedar Rapids Records Deep Cold After Unofficial 22 Below
A brutal cold wave grips the Middle West. Cedar Rapids records an unofficial 22 below at Chambers Inskeep, with other city stations at 13 and 11 below. By Tuesday afternoon the temperature improves to 10 above zero as clear skies persist and continued subzero lows loom. Cedar Rapids and Decorah tie with Rockford in the nation’s fourth coldest spots.
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Cold Wave Grips Cedar Rapids and Midwest
Clear and cold today with a gradual warmup tonight. Weather centers forecast a moving cold spell reaching the East by Wednesday morning. Cedar Rapids saw 12 below yesterday, with 19 degrees for a Monday high and records show 27 below in Wyoming, 24 in Jacksonville Ill. and 23 in Bemidji Minn. Temperature readings across Iowa included 18 below at Waterloo and single digits below at Ames Fort Dodge Sioux City and Atlantic. The high for the state on Monday was 26 at Burlington with no precipitation statewide.
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Clare R Marshall Funeral Services Wednesday at Turner Chapel
Funeral services for Clare R. Marshall editor and treasurer of The Gazette will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Turner chapel. Burial follows in Oak Hill cemetery with Dr. Harry Morehouse Gage officiating. he is a former Coe College president and current Lindenwood College president in St. Charles Missouri.
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Oak Hill Cemetery
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Lindenwood College
St. Charles, Mo
Tributes Pour In On Death Of Clare Marshall
Gouvernor B B Hickenlooper laments the death of Clare Marshall calling it a personal shock and a great loss to Cedar Rapids and the state for his vigorous public service. Cranston Williams of the American Newspaper Publishers Association and C B Travis of King Features Syndicate extend condolences noting Marshall filled a valuable role in the newspaper business.
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German Drive into Belgium Tightens Meuse Bulge
Allied HQ says two to three Nazi armies thrust into Belgium forming a solid 35 mile wide bulge near Bastogne and Dinant. American forces hold Bastogne against relentless assault as Luftwaffe and armor push toward the Meuse with heavy fighting in the Dinant Rochefort and Namur region.
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