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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1944

Page

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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