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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1944

Page

3

Local Radio Schedule and Upcoming Events Tease

A fragmented listing shows a busy timetable with varied programs and performances. Names like Murray, George Pierding Blott, and Rob Trout appear among musical acts and news segments, detailing deadlines and segments from 6:00 to beyond 16:00 with concerts, talks, and wartime features.

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Four Allied Principles Outline on Polish Russian Dispute

The article reports on a Churchill speech outline cited by officials, listing four Allied principles: delay territorial settlements until after the war, allow liberated peoples to choose their governments, oppose spheres of influence, and avoid pledging specific European borders. It notes the U.S. stance on the Polish Russian issue as avoiding firm territorial commitments. In a separate note, Dr. George Washburne Howgate, dean at Wilmington College, was named associate professor of English at Marshall College, to begin in January.

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Property Transfers in West Virginia Water Co case names

Receiver Ele Dias of Charleston Trail Co in Virginia and Hawking and Mal Hawking with others transfer title to Lig Coal River fiver through a series of names including Jarrett’s Dater, Russell and wife to Chip Pauley amid legal wording.

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Theaters Midtown Presents A Daring Screen Parade

The Midtown theaters showcase a quirky slate blending suspense and westerns. Notable pairs include Dangerous Journey with Are mand Dents and narrations by Conrag Ame, plus Outlaw Roundag with Jimmy New and Grace Menonatda. A Carol-like mix streams from Dawn with Linda Darnell to The Biary of Dr Waserll TM starring Gary Cooper.

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New Thrust Drives Through Pacific Frontier Battles

MacArthur reports heavy casualties inflicted on the enemy as Mindanao trenches and air fields are overrun under Col Wendell Fertig's engineer corps. Guerrillas on Panay, led by Col Meorino Peralta Jr, seize towns and pressure Nippon forces between Leyte and Mindoro. Mindoro landings mark the second amphibious operation this month, following December 7 Leyte landings that captured Ormoc and trapped Japanese forces in the corridor north of Ormoc, enabling control of sea and air routes to the China coast. The Mindoro landing drew no Leyte combat details in the communique.

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Nominations Debate Hints at Filibuster Threat

State Department nominations continue amid deadline pressure as Senate leaders aim to close the session by January 3. Foreseeable delays threaten a filibuster while Chairman Connally plans floor handling and possible rulings against opponents seeking to return nominations to the President.

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Greece under fire as insurgents press mainland attack

Progress reported at 7:25 this morning as insurgent forces attacked Greek troops north of Patros while guerrilla activity raged in Salonika. Fighting continued in Piraeus and Athens as Brig. Gen. P. L. Sadler clarified that Americans aid relief only and are not part of operations. ELAS losses were tallied by British authorities at 600-700 dead, 1,000 wounded, and 2,000 prisoners.

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Post Office Extends Hours for Christmas Mail Peak

Postmaster Julius W Singleton announced extended hours yesterday for Charleston central post office and branches including South Charleston Spring Hill Qwent Station A and Station B. Open today Saturday December 23 until 7 p m to aid those mailing Christmas gifts. Previously only Charleston censul and South Charleston offices were said to observe longer hours.

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Churchill Warns on Allied Unity and Postwar Boundaries

Churchill warned that disunity among the three great powers risks undermining postwar world government plans. He warned that restoring German populations within shifted borders could harm stability, given millions already killed, and urged an Anglo Soviet accord within the Atlantic Charter framework. He pressed for a meeting of the three powers to resolve Europe’s future.

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Super Scouts Attack Near Inland Sea Tale Continues

A large-scale assault described as continuing from Part 1 targets the industrial district near Japan's Inland Sea. The Japanese report a decade of atmospheric conditions hindered tracking the second area, claim no bombs were dropped, and note Tokyo sorties and lone flights toward the eastern densely populated region of Host await War Department confirmation.

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Bosses Neglect Pushes WV Draft Class 1-A Up

West Virginians numbered in the 1-A draft class due to employers failure to file occupational certifications. State Director Carleton C Pierce urged immediate filing for new deferments and extensions to prevent higher pre induction calls. He explained 1-A classifications rise when deferments lapse without extension, raising January calls to a record level in months.

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Dance Benefit Tonight for South Charleston Ambulance Fund

South Charleston fire fighters host a benefit dance featuring Barney Rapp and his New Englanders at the South Charleston recreation center. Proceeds support the ambulance and welfare fund with public attendance welcomed. Meanwhile, E Leach, a Charleston post office employee, is recovering at home from a fractured arm after a fall on icy steps near his Elizabeth Street residence. He received treatment at Mountain State Memorial Hospital.

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FDR Names New Navy Ranks and Honors for Allies

The article outlines changes in naval titles and ranks for American and Allied leaders. It notes Eisenhower as supreme commander in western Europe with a lower US rank than Field Marshal Montgomery, and lists adjusted personal allowances for high officers. It mentions Pershing retaining the title general of the armies, and compares admiralty titles to historic precedents set by Dewey and Tongresy.

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US armies advance on western front amid German defense

The U S forces push positions along a western front during the winter offensive aimed at breaking German resistance. The 34th Army on the 7th’s west flank occupies Nieder-Gallbach near the border, while the 1st Army clears resistance near the Rhine plain fortress and captures two fortified villages. The 5th Army joins in massed operations.

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Allied advances along Rhine and Alsace fronts spark fighting

The report describes American forces holding 27 miles of the Roer west bank and pushing near Linnich to Berg. In Alsace, French units counter furious German attacks northwest of Colmar, while German infiltration and supply lines near Lauterbourg and Schelbenhard provoked continuing clashes as Patton’s forward elements pressed toward Germany.

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War Job Deserters. Continued. From Page 3

An article discusses wartime draft policy changes. It notes that men who changed jobs before December 12 are excluded from a new local board clearance provision. The memorandum directs boards to give greater deferment consideration to registrants aged 26 through 37 in war production or war support roles, over others.

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The readable fragments show a partially legible note about prosecution relating to aWat case. No clear names, dates, or organizations are readable enough to identify specifics.

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