Allied forces press Rhine frontier as 7th and 3rd armies advance
Paris datelined report describes U S troops driving toward the German border along a broad front on the Rhine plain. Gen Patton's 7th Army advances toward Alsace while the 3rd Army crosses into the Saar basin. German resistance thin along Seltz and Lauterbourg as Ditche falls near the Maginot line.
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Rhine Plain
France
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Karlaruhe
U. S
Seltz
Niederroederh
Eureck Mer
Alsace
Maginot
Ditche Wis
Ubelrshrest
Rhine
Six State Department Nominations Win Senate Committee Approval
Senate Foreign Relations Committee reports favorable action on Archibald MacLeish and five other State Department nominees after a tense vote. The panel backed Grew Clayton Rockefeller Dunn Holmes and MacLeish with proxy ballots and a controversial group objection.
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Washington
Connally
D.-Tex
Senate
State Department
Tom Sen. Wacner
Archibald MacLeish
MacLeish
Joseph C. Grew
W. L.clayton
Nelson Rockefeller
James C. Dunn
Eric
Julius Holmes
MacLeich
Wagner
Sen. Nye
Ren. Co
Nye
Sen. LaFollette
Raor- Welt
United States
Pepper
Murray
Guttey
la Follette
Vermont
George
Thomas
Utah
Green
Cal
Germans Defend Po Valley Bridgehead Near Lamone
Allied report says German forces pour armor and infantry to hold a Lamone river bridgehead and nearby Basnacavalie east of Faenza. Canadians widen foothold, clear Mezzano, and probe towards Ravenna as the Tavena Feratta highway area sees fighting across a broad front.
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Lamon River
Basnacavalie
Faenza
Pa Vallel
Savace
Monte Castello
Bologna
Monte Cerere
Lamone
Mezzano
Ravenna
Merzano
Speech Pledge Sparks School Showdown
A student named Willie Willis vocalizes a bold desire to speak publicly at school. He asserts he is not afraid to address girls and aims to express himself despite potential backlash or fear.
Lupe Velez Ends Life Amid Love Disappointments
Autopsy cites natural death in Lupe Velez case. notes reveal she was about four months pregnant. Details describe despair over Harold and baby, a goodbye letter, and statements from Estelle Taylor and Beulah Kinder. Lupe had recently hinted at marriage plans which were later called off.
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Elez
Victor Cenalu
Harold
Anc
Heather
Lupe
Secreeary
Estelle Taylor
Jack Dempsry
Mra Beulah Kinder
Lune
Lipe
Lupe Cayly
Marnld Hamond
Alice
Supers Strike Thailand Japs Bangkok Burma From India Base
US reports 20th Air Force strikes on Japanese targets in Thailand and Burma, following Saipan bombing. Bombing hits include Nagoya industrial sites with fires and direct hits on Mitsubishi aircraft plants. One B 29 missing, crew presumed lost. Japanese broadcasts claim two raiders down.
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Washington
India
Thailand
Burma
Saipan
20Th Air Force
Nagoya
Japan
Mitsubishi
Haywood Hansell, Jr
Nimitz Plans Guam Forward Headquarters Amid Pacific Shift
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz will establish a forward headquarters in a Guam area while keeping the main Pearl Harbor base. A recent Australian radio report claimed Guam as the forward site, but the official release notes the main HQ remains at Pearl Harbor. The move follows Allied captures of the Gilberts, Marshalls, Marianas and Palau to improve command effectiveness toward Japan.
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Pearl Harbor
Der
Chester W. Nimitz
Dangerous Weather Halts Allied Fliers
London reports hazardous winter flying reduced Allied air operations to a minimum as bombers and fighter units faced strong weather. Continent based Thunderbolts of US forces clashed with targets near Homburg and Sourbrucken, while German rail facilities and explosives storage remained under wraps.
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London
Thunderbolts
Airforce
Failyard
Homburg
Sourtrucken
Price controls removed from duck fabrics for military tents
Washington December 14 price controls were removed from unfinished duck fabrics sold to the army and navy. The Office of Price Administration announced the action at the request of the War Department to ensure supplies for Allied tent materials.
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Washington
Poiley
Cdntrack
Army of Navy
War
Office of Price
Big Snowstorm Lifts Grip on Highways in West Virginia
West Virginia endures one of the worst snowstorms on record. Major roads reopen gradually as rail lines and coal mines begin to resume operations. Despite improvements, travel and long distance calling remain hampered with hours of delays and thousands idle as crews work through the crisis.
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West Virginia
I. Relt
Sway
Rad Commission
Tan
Maefield
Beckley
Storm Delays Foley Arguments in Clay County Court
Court proceedings for a defense motion to seat the jury in the Foley case were postponed due to weather and transportation disruptions affecting Be Beckley jurors. UMW organizer involvement noted. Chief Acknowledges possible date changes, with further sessions anticipated once conditions allow.
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Clay
Wheels of Justice
Stoi
Weal Virginix
Clay County
Unters
Doc Groves
Tenday
T. C. Townsend
Atefensn
UMW
West Virginia
Dudae Lake
Fleher
Beckley
Roberts
Sit
Bond
Senate passes bill regulating noncommercial broadcasts
The senate today approved a measure to prohibit noncommercial cultural or educational programs on certain broadcasts. Sponsored by Sen. Vandenbers the bill cleared by voice vote amid debate and calls from national groups.
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Senate
Petrillo Wallington
James Caesar Petrilio
Sen
Vandenbers
ReMich
Ucamp
Iteriochen
Mich
Soviet Siege and Bombardment of Budapest Amid Red Army Advance
Soviet forces push on Budapest from the northeast and Slovak frontier while siege guns pound the suburbs. Russian artillery and air battles intensify as German and Hungarian defenses tighten. meanwhile a Lions Club auction in Charleston raises funds with a record total for war bonds and related sales.
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Berlin
Tondon
Herlitz
Budapest
Ulnert
Rakuspaiota
Anit
Lions Club
Clit
Dietenach and Garkwad
Witkluzon
Exmor
Anc
Sayine
Wi Lo Tegan
Nanuser
Universal Go F Creat Corp
Otter
Charleston
Conimercial
Cory
Leftist Marksmen Attack In Athens Amid Skirmish Fires
In Athens Omonia square and surrounding streets erupted in fighting as ELAS forces, aided by sewer infiltrations, clashed with police and newly mobilized militiamen. A British tank engaged snipers near the British headquarters, while ambulances collected the wounded. Rumors swirled of a possible settlement involving British and Greek leaders.
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Ry Stephen Bacher
Athens
Omonia
ELAS
Arma
University Street
Omonia Square
Constitution Square
Con
Niet
Biraeus
Mit
Fztalins
Ae Elas
Aval
EAM
National Liberation Party
Ronald M. Scoble
Greece
Harald MacMillan
Ter
Mediterranean
Sir Harold Alexanders
Nicolas Masteras
War Bond Drive Reaches 40 Percent Of Goal In Turbulent Update
Washington reports national bond sales total 16 billion 462 million dollars with corporations buying 12.672 billion and individuals 3.796 billion. The drive sits 40 percent short of the two and a half billion dollar personal sale target amid ongoing war financing efforts. Also announced is the launch of an aircraft carrier at Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. with the vessel named Mali D. Overmay in a ceremony at the shipyard.
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Washington
Troit
Gianble
Teessury
War Thinrice Division
Ati
Teeatury
Tenishi
Newport News
Vis
Dee
Pearl Harbor
Whith
Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co
Sears
Maliy
D. Overmay
Ses. Joliet
Churchill Faces Greek Policy Clamor in Parliament
London reports a mounting clamor for a clear statement of British American and Russian policy in Europe as Churchill defends Britain's stance on Greece and the Crone intervention. He defends Beigin's policy as military necessary and notes continued support for King Vittorio Emanuele until the military situation improves. Unnamed U S officials are cited as criticizing British Balkan policy.
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London
Europe
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Crone
Stit
Beitich
Greece
Maly
Itatian
Altun- Yon Winder
Vittorio Emanuele
Washington
Roosevelt
Balkans
London Evening News
U. S
United States and Britain Back Italian Cabinet
The State Department announced Washington is pleased with Italy's new government after close contact with the U S and British ambassadors in Rome. The statement notes consultations that unsettled the Aledtaphala have been cleared and that the new government is supported by a majority of the National Liberation Committee members.
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Rome
Jaly
Alexander C. Kirk
Italy
Gift Basket Drive Supports Needy Families in Charleston
Donations to the sixth annual Gift Basket program co sponsored by WGOKV and The Gazette will aid needy families in Charleston and vicinity. The event proceeds from a Saturday night stage on March 23. Those wishing to donate should fill the form with name and contact details.
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Charleston
WGOKV
the Gazette
Resignation of Churchill Demanded by H G Wells
London reports claim novelist H G Wells urged Winston Churchill's retirement before Britain endures further debt and domestic strife. Wells criticizes Churchillian leadership while praising past wartime service and warning that current policies may jeopardize national unity.
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Churchill
H. G. Wells
Brawley Names Burkhart as Chief Deputy Sheriff
D. Earl Brawley the newly elected sheriff of Kanawha county announces William A Burkhart a long time Charleston National Bank teller will become chief deputy taking office January first. Burkhart a married father of five resides at 517 Hall Street and is educated in Charleston schools with banking and commercial law training.
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A." Burkhart
Charleston National Bank
D. Earl Brawley
Kanawha County
Burkhart
Brawley
Charleston
Hels
Prad- Wate
American Institute’ of Barking
Hall St
Nazis Greenland Stations Smashed in Arctic Campaign
Washington reports three Nazi weather expeditions to northern Greenland were smashed during a summer to fall coast guard operation. An enemy vessel with 60 prisoners was captured, two ships scuttled, and a prize crew sailed the Externat Line to Boston. The Northland was damaged but towed to base. Parachuted supplies and a twin motor Nazi bomber were observed. observers there since early in the war.
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Washington
Greenland
Coast Guard
The
Navy
Boston
Northland
Coast Board
Europe
United States
Geeentand
Miak
Senators End Probe Of Cigaret Shortage
The Senate War Investigating Committee closed its inquiry with testimony from a manufacturer claiming 25 percent higher production is possible with more tobacco and a grower worried about 1948 crop prices rising over seven percent. The record notes hope for improvement once Army and Navy pipelines relieve shortages.
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Washington
Senate War Investigating Committee
Tnday
Navy
Prominent Charleston Businessman Struck by Stroke
Prominent Charleston businessman T. Walter Hierkamp suffered a stroke at his Kinawha Boulevard home yesterday. He was reported in critical condition at McMillan Hospital. He collapsed after a short fall near his residence, and a bystander assisted until medical help arrived.
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T. Walter Hierkamp
Kinawha Blvd
McMillan
Dlerkamp
Torwendlein
MacArthur reports Leyte action and Japanese losses
General MacArthur described advances on Leyte in the Philippines with American forces closing the Ormoc corridor against a stiff Japanese fight. He noted prisoner counts, dead and wounded estimates, and air power strikes that disrupted Japanese shipping and fortifications in the region.
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