Berlin claims major German counter offensive on western front
Berlin asserts the U S 1st Army was split in two by a German counter thrust with more than two divisions on the western front. Hitler directs the operation as Allied air and sea activity intensifies behind the lines. Eisenhower’s forces mass in Belgium and Luxembourg as German reserves reportedly move to sustain momentum.
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Berlin
U. S
Hitler
London
Associated Press
Bertin
Reich
Elt
Altirk
Persis
Sant
Ludwig Serratius
Owlahd D. Eisenhower
DNA
Drlileh
Roer River
Alsitlon
White
South Palatinate Woods
Wolfgang Robbell
Belgium
Luxembourg
Monschau
Wes. Gallagher
German Rocket Described as New Weapon by Army Chief
Gen. Levin H. Campbell, chief of army ordnance, outlined a new Nazi V series rocket variant capable of higher speed than the V-2 and wingless. He said the W-3 or V-3 is shorter ranged, being studied after capture, with some rockets already in examination by experts.
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Army Ordnance
Western Front
London
Campbell
Allied Bombers Strike German Industry Across Trier and refineries
Allied aircraft hammered German rail networks and industrial targets as weather hindered operations. Some 300 four engine Lancasters and Fortresses dropped over 1000 tons of bombs between Trier and German lines, while U.S. forces hit Blecham refineries in Silesia for the fourth day. Thunderbolts claimed three enemy fighters down.
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London
U.S
1St Army
Rence Hivelgiam
Trier
Germand
Amets Ican Josses
France
RAF
Italy
U. S
35Th Air Force
Blechhammet
Silesia
Vienna
Germany
Avakia
Yaroslvis
Largest Nipponese force caught in trap on Leyte
MacArthur reports the largest organized Japanese force still in action on Leyte has been trapped as U.S. forces seize Valencia airfield and the town, with the 1st Cavalry moving north of Ormoc and the 32d Division cutting behind pinned enemy units. Suzuki's headquarters abandoned Valencia as heat rose.
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MacArthur
Phillippines
Leyte
Mindoro
Philippines
Sasaki Suzuki
Valencia
Ormoc
1St Cavalry Division
Catizara Bay
Lonoy
Jape
1St Cavalry
32D
Pha
Douglas MacArthur
Suzuki
Kanawha County War Bond Sales Lag but Continue
War Bond sales in Kanawha County total 12 471 170 dollars for the 6th loan, about 206 percent of the 71 135 000 quota. EF bonds fall short at 2 295 170 dollars, 21 percent of 3 804 000. State chairmen urge volunteers to press on despite holidays as Germans advance.
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Kanawha County
J. E. McDavid
McDavid
A.C. Spurr
Penate
West Virginia
Alate
Congress Closes Session After Shelving Key Bills
Washington reports the 78th Congress adjourned after shelving the half billion river and harbor bill amid overnight debate. Senate adjourned at 8 22 am with a push to end the session and house approval of measures including pay raises for postal workers. President Roosevelt’s State Department nominees were confirmed, while the Jackson Hole National Monument was abolished by bill.
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Washington
Lille
House
Senate
Seni
Bennet
Clark
Alben W. Barkley
D.-Ky
Roosevelt
State Department
White House
Jackson Hole National Monument
Wyoming
New Deal
Edward H. Stettinius, Jr
Aate
West Virginia digs out as snow storm eases
West Virginians slowly regained mobility after a second major snow storm in a week. Most communication services recovered, schools delayed reopening until after Christmas, and bus schedules resumed in Charleston and surrounding counties though many routes faced delays due to hazardous roads.
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Comaniics
Mts Huges
West
Rohnols
Atlantic Greyhound
Weat
Vire Eink, Transportation
Logan- Williamson
Charleston
Claceston Transit Ca
Spus
Vandalia
Montrerec
Beech
Tere
Hazardoun Raya
West Virginia
Nubbins Becomes Homeward Bound After Recovery
The Cheyenne child Nubbins Hollman, age three, left Mercy Hospital today for home with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Hollman. He had been treated for a neck growth on the bladder that damaged his kidneys after a Christmas party gift and Santa Claus visit on November 19. Doctors and nurses guided his convalescence since the December 7 operation.
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Nubbins
Denver
Dee
Hoffman
Dee. Nubbins
Norden bombsight makers indicted by federal grand jury
A New York grand jury indicted Theodore J. Hirth and Ward E. Marvelle of Norden Efficiency Survey Co and others on charges of conspiring to profit from the Norden bombsight used by the Navy. Norden officials denied the charges as false and said the firm met all production schedules. A continuation note directs turning to Page 12.
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New York
Cail
I Norden
Tye
Norden
Wits
Day
Theodore J. Hirth
Ward EO Marvelle
Nordentring UN Efficiency Survey Co
Nf Corrisat
Osburnean Wells
Navy
Camett
Stot Dy
Ences
Hiebert He Wella
Indicimente
Frm
Inter
Wells
Ninwelt
Corrigan
Ant
Fest Bi
ELAS Capture Athens Prison Amid Heavy Fighting
Greek civil conflict reports an ELAS assault driving back British and Greek gendarmes from a Athens prison. Militia action and mortar attacks trigger evacuations as negotiations with EAM figures surface, while UNRRA warns temporary relief staff withdrawals amid continued unrest.
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Britiehe
Ueder
Athens
Melas
Roups
Hatatitus
ELAS
EAM
Jean Ratlix
Greece
Prisoh
Aed
Khu George Atl
Lehman
EAM Central
Vemer Plasteras
Alden
Jeftwnigera
U S Superforts Blast Jap Plane Plants at Omura
U S war reports say B 29s struck Omura factory on Kyushu in the fifth raid on the city, with burns seen as black smoke rose to 1000 feet. Other sorties hit Shanghai and Nanking, while Nagoya and Hankow endured heavy damage from two days of air strikes. Escorts downed several enemy fighters and damaged more aircraft during the raids.
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U.S
Omura
Washington
Alseray
Islayid
Kytahu
al Ennemy
Shanghai
Nanking
China
War Department
Ib Wan
Musique
Waa
Alc
Nagoya
Japan
Ciye
Hankew
Chin
Wbere
Ji Wan
Manchui
Ada Nimit Conferring With British Navy Chief
Official Pacific meet headquarters disclosed today that discussions are underway between U S Pacific Fleet Adm Nimliz and Admiral Chirter We Ninwicz. A series of conferences is being held with Sir Bruce Fraser arriving to join the talks.
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Ada
Nimit
Earl Warboh
Pacific
Neel Adm
Ninwicz
Adm
Nimliz
United States Pacific Feet
Actin
Bruce Fraser
Cuia
Gift Basket Show a Charleston Radio Event in 1944
A 1944 Charleston radio program titled Gift Basket will feature local talents and unusual acts starting at 7 PM on Saturday. Savage led Christmas fund tests and announced a total of 372 dollars raised for Kanawha County needy families, with 280 still needed for a merry Christmas fund. Community donors included Capriot Amusement Co Trojan Steel Co National Bank of Commerce and several individuals. The night promises carols and crowd participation as organizers seek holiday stocking tags for children.
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Hammer
Mudie
Charleston
Duckadw Savage
Savage
Y Capriot Amusement Co
Trojan Steel Co
National Bank of Commerce
Venabie
Anonymous
Enyma
Pengeany
Atlantic Charter Debate Faces Roosevelts News Conference
President Roosevelt defended the Atlantic Charter as more than ink on paper at a White House news conference. He said the charter’s principles were signed in substance though not a formal document, while answering foreign policy questions amid crossfire from reporters.
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Washington
Provident
Roosevelt
Churchill
Hoogewell
White House
al Reattnh
Russians Ring Ahead in Slovakia and Hungary Push
Soviet communique reports Russians advancing more than 80 miles in southern Slovakia and northern Hungary. They crossed into Slovakia at many new points, capturing 24 towns and taking 2,044 Germans and Hungarians in three days, with Turnava railway hub seized and frontline near Kasen tightening.
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London
Slovakia
Hungary
Moscow
Lovone
Kasai
Ipoly-Sag
Kiasan
Davidov
Dargov
Kerestur
Senya
Perin
Kasen
Turnava
Turna
Kassol
Kagsa
Lusone
Miskelc
Army planes can pick up human passengers from ground
Washington December 1 18 Army airplanes in a new rescue method can now lift human passengers from the ground with minimal jolts. Tested by Wright Field engineers this pickup idea, inspired by rural air service, promises a revolutionary emergency transport for stranded personnel. Paratrooper Lt Alexis Dister demonstrated the system in September and again in February, marking progress toward AF standardization.
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Washington
Army Air Forces
West
Virginia
Air Technical Command
Wright Field
ATSC
Himin ~ Plekin
Alexis Dister
Demonsirae
Smay
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E. Bond
Superforts
Mit- Nagoya
San Francisco
Subishi
RCA Tadioplotogrom
Honolul
Romath Ale
Tokyo
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Superfarta
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