Evacuation of Eastern Budapest Deepens German Red Alarm
German radio reports the 60 square mile eastern Budapest area on the Danube is being evacuated as Russian forces advance from the west bank within 77 miles of the capital and 38 miles from Lake Balaton. Soviet communique notes rapid gains south of Budapest while Danube crossings flood bridges with civilian and military traffic. Prisoner counts rise as Russian and Yugoslav advances threaten a rear attack on the city.
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Red Army
London
Budapest
Danube
Moscow
Lake
Balastan
Appruselica
Austria
German International Inforimation Bureau
Bruadcasts
Berlin
Tolbushin
Ukraine
Seckszard
Don
Mayocs
Balaton
Hungary
Yugoslavia
Czechoslovakia
Alfred von Qldberg
Transocean Agency
Commentstor
Lake Balaton
7th Infantry Repulses Jap Death Charge at Ormac
Gen MacArthur reports the U S 7th Infantry division repulsed Japanese death charges south of Ormac on Leyte Island while the Red division gained at the northern Ormoc valley. American forces press toward Limon and Palanas river line as air and sea actions continue amid heavy rainfall.
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Philippines
MacArthur
U.S. 7Th Infantry
Ormac
Leyte
Ormoc
Palanas
Allack
3D Division
Limon
Ormoz Valley
Cebu Island
Ravilion
Imperial ‘High Command
Philippine
Douglas MacArthur
Bee Sa
Trang- Porta
Flease Tuga
Japanese Force Push Toward Kwelyang On Burma Road
Chungking December 1 Japanese forces driving toward the provincial capital Kwelyang on the Burma road forced Chinese troops to pull back toward the border of Kwangsi and Kweichow. Tokyo said an invading column reportedly captured Nantan on the Kwangsi Kwelchow railway, about 25 miles from Hochih, within 120 air miles of Kwelyang, with cavalry already operating inside Kweichow. Chinese high command acknowledged enemy pressure near Hochih and said Chinese troops retired 14 miles northwest to new border positions.
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Chungking
Kwelyang
Burma
Kwangsi
Kweichow
Nantan
Kwangai- Kwelchow
Hochih
Nantanda
Fragmented quote from Fillie Willis on weekly sleepwear
A readable fragment quotes Fillie Willis asserting it is okay to sleep in the same pajamas all week and questions the issue of wearing underwear all week, reflecting informal discussion on personal hygiene and clothing habits.
Lady Astor Keeps Lords Orbit The Decision
American born Lady Astor announced she will retire from public life to honor her husband Lord Astor's wishes. Tears filled her eyes as she said Lord Astor cannot endure another contested election despite her 24 years in Parliament and her belief he made the wrong decision.
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London
Astor
Witli Ament
Lord Astor
Ford
Traster
Lord Aator
Senate Okays Flood Control Bill in Postwar Program
The Senate passed a billion dollar flood control bill aimed at Missouri and Connecticut river valleys, sending it to a House-Senate conference for final terms. A companion rivers and harbors bill for construction funding and the broader postwar highway program were also advanced, with appropriations to follow.
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Washington
Senate
Missouri
Connecticut
Senate House
House
George D. Atken
R-Vo
St. Lawrence Seaway
Congress
Slvod
Got
Army Engineers
Reclamation Service
Guerrilla Forces Hold Northwest Crete Against German Push
Greek guerrillas under Gen. Nikolas Papadakis block a 20 mile perimeter near Khani a Crete battling 15 000 German and Fascist troops. Last week German raids burned villages and killed villagers, while Crete forces repelled several forays and ambushed a German column, killing about 80 and wounding 100.
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Crete
Khania
Suda Bay
Nikolas Papadakis
Crete i
Ilpht
Secret wartime inquiries on Pearl Harbor kept closed
War Secretary Stimson and Navy Secretary Forrestal announced that Army and Navy boards found no court martial proceedings and withheld their full reports for national security. They will continue investigations as Congress calls for transparency and a Senate inquiry into the December 7 attack.
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Stimaon
Forrestal Fieage
Washington
Stinson
Forrestal
Sen. Ferguson
ReMich
Houses of
Congress
Sarmy
Navy
Senate
Army
Lhosa
Roberts Commission
Hoosevelt
Supreme Court
Owen J Roberts
Bear’ Adin
E.' Kimmel
Gan. Waller
Pearl Barto
Ferguson
Martin
House
Army Navy
Gald
Atler
Chandler- Dak
Stimson
Bt Stimson
Army. Board
Fev
Feld
War- Department
Te. Page & Cat. A
Cold Wave Grips West Virginia With Heavy Snowfall
West Virginia endures a wintry blast as temperatures plunge and roads clog with jet and snow. Motorists urged to avoid travel on fast highways despite cinder crews efforts. Snow blankets Cheat Mountain and Randolph, Quinwood, Sewell Mountain areas with 6 to 8 inch depths.
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West Virginia
Road Commission
Charleston
Sewell Mountain
Lewinburg
Keyser
Clarkeburg
Dorsey Ally Testimony in Hall Bottle Attack Case
Los Angeles December 1 witness Jon Hall testified under grilling crime examination that he would not want to be convicted on the evidence he gave against bandleader Tommy Dorsey. The session revealed conflicting statements as the Hall Dorsey fight in Dorsey’s Hollywood apartment last August is reviewed by attorneys for Dorsey Pat Done and Allen Smiley.
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Los Angeles
Jon Hall
Tommy Dorsey
Hall
Dorsey
Pat Done
Allen Smiley
Masault
Hollywood
Isaac Pacht
Dorseys
Antonia Jeary
Hill
Wileness
Dorsey-Hall
Icaza
Teaza
Jerry Ghaler
Smiley
Hakai
Gleter
Mall
War era plan allows limited civilian production in key areas
Washington dispatch reports a drastic new order to restore civilian industry during war. The army navy War Production Board and Manpower Commission authorize limited civilian production in areas with on schedule war output and available labor. Local boards decide approvals under the spot program for up to 60 days.
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Coneision
Washington
Knight
Army
Navy
Buant
Wat
Spat Ree Suilkerston
Spat Phin Realusal
Jury Told Foley's Can Killed Groves in Mine Slaying
In Clay County circuit court, Det. 1 JM A Male policeID officer testified that the fatal bullet came from the revolver of EL JL Foley a United Mine Workers organizer and that Joe Groves a mine foreman was killed during a dispute. Ballistics expert Dr. Cobb linked the weapon to the gun Foley allegedly left with Benny Vaurk a Precious merchant. Groves son Bill testified to circumstantial details of the fight two days after Elmer Graves was in a separate incident with Foley. Elmer Graves claimed he was shot three times by Kirk during the altercation. The defense questioned the accused’s conduct as troopers and officers described removing Groves' clothing and finding no firearm on him.
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Clay
EL JL Foley
United Mine Workers Organifer
Joe Groves
Widenast
Boltet
Coby
Charleston
Clay County
Cobb
Paul Thomas
Ciny
Benny Vaurk
Vortghn
Seater
Foley
Hia
Ore
Bui Graves
Mar
Munthegum
Jme
Elmer
Rane
Kirk
Graves
Stilltie
Bill Groves
Crass Quede Honing
Rick
O. Re Perrine
Guy Mardman
Groves
One Million Man Army to Police Europe Proposal
In Paris Dec 1 Rep Overtot Brooks and 16 fellow House Military Affairs members urged immediate start of compulsory peacetime training to create a 1000000 man reserve force. They say trained troops could return from Europe and take guard duties, with 2-4 year veterans and combat soldiers eligible to go home after the war.
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Europe
Paris
Contess
Hte
Overtot Brooks
D-La
Brooks
House
Cherbourg
Crooks
Matt Merritt
DNY
Gi's
Hpppen
Dronks
Congress
Sonn
Yank Planes Twice Hit Iwo Jima Bomber Nest
Liberator bombers attacked airstrips on Iwo Jima twice as Japanese interceptors engaged US bombers. Overnight fires burned on the airstrip, with several American planes damaged but all returning to base. Marine and army aircraft also bombed Bonin islands bases and hit a supply dump in the Pakis group.
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Iwo Jima
Pearl Hanboh
Liberator
Jima Island
U. S
Marianas
Fleet Headquarters
Pate
Chester W. Nimits
Vne
Japan
Banip
Baobelthuap
Yop Istanu
Liberated Plants Put To Making War Goods
The White Mouse announced that factories in liberated France Belgium and the Netherlands will produce allied military supplies. James F Byrnes said accelerated production by American forces will include heavy weapons and fortifications to aid the war effort.
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Washington
Dre
White Mouse
France
Belgium
Nethersands
James F. Byrnes
Vorlea
Airliner Wrecks Kill 7 as Fog Delays Landing
A Transcontinental and Western Airlines plane crashed near Burbank while descending in dense fog, killing seven and injuring 15. The San Francisco to Los Angeles flight struck trees and stopped in a Van Nuys area, with officials noting no explosion. Among the dead and injured were city officials and military personnel, with investigation continuing into ignition switch status at the time of impact.
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Los Angeles
Transcontinental and
Western Airlines
San Francisco
van Nuys
Walter W. Cooper
San Diego
Harley Knox
J. P. Snowden
North Hollywood
Cal
T. L. Bamberger
Alameda
John V. Frankenthal
Chicago
Brinkman
Wellingtons
Jack Harold
Torpedoman
USN
Scammon
Kas
Harold Muller
Indianapolis
Ind
Suttering
War rules in doubt after French reprisals threat
German high command warned it might abandon international warfare rules after France's Gen Jacques LeClerc ordered reprisals for sniping in Strasbourg. Berlin cites alleged violations by opponents and says an inquiry is underway to decide if Germany remains bound by Hague and Geneva conventions.
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London
Jas
DNB
Jacques LeClerchat
Strasbourg
Germany
Reich
LeClerc
Parle
High Command
DND
Associated Press
Princess Beth Launches Warship to Fight Japan
Princess Elizabeth unveils Britain’s largest warship at a northern yard. Under guard of Admiral Cunningham and officials, she ascends the ramp to launch amid cheers as the ship’s armament remains secret, marking a symbolic milestone in Britain's war effort against Japan.
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Princess ‘Beth
Japan
Britain
Princess Elizabeth
A. Ve Alexander
The
Admiralty
Jono
Dritala
Hood
Dismark
Armerican
Royal Navy
Alexander
Andrew Cunningham
Royal
Germans Blow Up Bridges As 3d Army Presses Saar
Paris dispatch reports the U S third army pushing along a nine mile front to the Saar while German forces blow Met alg bridge to slow armor advances near Merzig and Merseille region. Allied air and surface units claim heavy bombardment on fortifications as German defenses stiffen.
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Paris
U. S
Saar
Merzig
Moselle
Naheval-ley
Inner Reich
Culogne Plain
Eisenhower
Roer
Barerier
Reich
Haguenga
Naaj
Allies pause in great aerial offensive slows Nazi supply lines
London reports a weather pause in the major assault on Germany as Allied planes brief the enemy. Berlin radio says the Nazis will halt and blackout lights at night when warned of approaching airstrikes. Flags of color will mark front roadways and vehicles must park camouflaged during raids.
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Grootnaerd
London
Paul Joseph
Goebbels
Germany
Goeb- Ibel
Das Reich
Radio Statins
Jane Hottienecks
Gestapo
Heinrich Immler
Adolf Hitler
Berlin
U. S
RAF
Naxi
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Mhes
Oy Vydran
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Jsofta
Fillie Willis
Robert Quillen
Actor Hall
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