Christmas Appeal Urges Athens Cessation of Hostilities
A Christmas broadcast appeals to Athenians to halt hostilities and seeks unity. Hallans is charged with sowing seeds of discord, accused of disrupting communal harmony during the conflict.
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1944
Page
10
Soviet Fronts See Tank Advances Near Budapest
Col Ernst von Hammer said Tobuchkin’s tank spearheads pushed west of the Hungarian capital while Russians pressed in western Latvia. He claimed heavy fighting and German defensive successes as Moscow gave no official comment on the northern front or the Baltic drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernst von Hammer
Tobuchkin
Budapest
Latvia
Felsosulla
Czechoeslovak
Tolbuchkin
Papal Christmas Mass In Rome Draws Record Crowd
A 1944 Christmas mass in St Peter’s Basilica in Rome drew a throng of 106000 as Pope Pius XII, guarded by Swiss guards, descended from the throne to lead a solemn service. Cardials, diplomats, and crowds filled the cathedral while choirs sang Silent Night in German and a special trolley service operated for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Chapter of
St. Peter
Fidelis
Rome
Churchill Eden tanks raid nests west of the square
British forces raid sniper nests west of the square as tanks press the assault. In Athens Piraeus the main irrigation plant near the capital area was captured after a stiff fight that damaged the plant. Tank supported British paratroops increase control in western central Athens as Greek Archbishop Damaskinos witnesses events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Parte Piraeus
Damaskinos
House GOP Critics Rally Against War Food Setup
Jenkins charges disjointed command at War Food Administration, with ten to fifteen men directing production, processing, distribution, and rationing and no single head to coordinate a national program. He warns this system invites overlap and confusion across agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Gop
Jenkins
War Food Administration
British Monarch Pontificates on Charity and Christmas Hope
The king speaks of confidence and liberation nearing completion by Christmas. He cautions there is no short cut to universal charity, even with human ingenuity, and expresses belief that sacrifice and sorrow have brought us closer to that goal.
Horatius Stand Continues At St Vith Defense
German assault on St Vith in December stalls at the roadblock held by Lt. Wensley and Capt. Karter as Lt. Vith’s defenses slow a three pronged drive. Nazis infiltrate sympathizers aid the attack while Riggs and his men counterattack to delay the victory plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigas
Riggs
St. Vith
Tigges
Volkserenadiers
Tks
Wensley
Sti
Vith
Robert P. Stout
Ragas City
Malmedy
Bastogne
Battle of
Col
Ricks
Obituary notices and funeral notices flood local pages
Numerous obituaries and funeral notices from Bungay to Parkersburg list deaths through the night and today. Names include Janet Leek, Margaret Asbury, Meaghan, and Frank Kirkpatrick with surviving family ties, funeral locations in Liberty and Eskdale, and arrangements by Pryor mortuary, Campbell mortuary, and several churches. Additional notices cover residents of Dunbar and Madison with services led by Rev Ty B, Rev Sennie Toensend, Rev. Ty and others. The record also notes a local attorney Abijah Haynesbury’s funeral in Parkersburg after a long legal career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldery
Mia
Margaret Asbury
Liberty
Putnam Jaunty
Val Winters
Liberty Fapitat
Emma Chapel
Pied Cooke Mostuary
Milro
Mate Baumgardner
Liner
Elta Daume
Bissoneltig
Furdetie
Charleston
W. A
Or ‘Cmarinstom
Bissouriile Road
Cheivan
Sta
Cherles Boh
Chesapeake
Pryor Marwaty
Ere & Son
J. Be
Arniton
Jace Gleason
Chesprake
St. Vaughan
Sais Bie
Inessates
Ban Marine
Ulyeves firant—Bertiers
Perry
Ald Knob
Boone Round
Hincille
Tale Knob
Furlat
Winter Hunter Mortairy
Mad Boc
Hertha Pertys
Ph. Kinger
Wayne
Wayne Penningtnn
Maid Kay
Leite Perry
T. Derry
Carton
Gritlie We Berry
Iastington
Geater Perry
Vie Marine Corps
Cart Petty
Terra Ai Smith
Mes
Tricle Llane
Iatiow Mottuere
Iainsith
Rev
Tharid Marner
Cy. Burtiving
Iseac Lee
James Willam
Madison
Richmond
Joan Westere Yeu
Frante
Frante, Ree Parents, Mr. and Stra. J. A. Atodrenf
Madden Miller
Mary Elizabeth Moore
Guy Moore
Kirtley Moore
Detroit
Aieh
Wilert Moore
Oladein
Mien
J. Ty ‘Ee
Fortaws
Stags
Hunter
Hunter Mortuary
Madison Memorial Cemetery
Worksean
Stray Heathler
Clanlem Dereiter
Draltie Ciatice Wordsman
Fiench
Marte Inthe Ainters
Gertrude Behnderal Warkman and
Strai
Widen
Ehue Cos Af Garton
New Yorkers Promise Tough Measures Over Meat Shortage
New Yorkers pledged strict actions to allocate available meat to open markets amid a holiday shutdown. Officials said the halt would affect tomorrow when the holiday begins, with about 40 percent of Kosher meat sellers unavailable today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pareth
OPA
Ely
Haliday
Chicago
Kansas City
LaGuardia
Worshington
Christmas Morning Frontline Actions Across Bastogne Area
Infantry and armor fought forstreaked fronts around Bastogne as German armor pressed near Basseres and Martelange. US forces cleared Chaumont and Warnach while paratroopers dropped north of Stavetot. Luftwaffe against Allied bombers yielded heavy losses in air battles near Cologne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luftwaffe
Moustaig
Cologne
Bastogne
Basseres
Stavetot
Soldier Granted Leave to Pursue Love
A soldier at George Field near Lawrenceville received a telegram requesting a seven day extension to visit a loved one. The commanding officer granted the extra seven days, extending furlough to pursue the relationship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville
George Field
Here
Furlouth
Upside Down Burials Reported by U.S. Air Force Officer
U S 10th Air Force HQ in North Burma reports from liaison officer G Jobsbert Dodson of Portland Oregon that 15 pairs of Japanese feet were seen sticking out of the ground near a forward Wal san plane ship in North Burma. Villagers said the Japanese hort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. 10Th Air Force
North Burma
G. Jobsbert Dodson
Air Force Laison
Portland
Ore
North
Burma
Army to expand WAC recruitment to fill hospital staff
The War Department announced that the army will continue recruiting Women’s Army Corps to bolster army hospital personnel. Starting Jan 1, emphasis will be on enlisting qualified women with medical and surgical skills to address high casualty lists and a nurse shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingtad
War Department
Army
Department
Women's Army Corps
Christmas 1943 in wartime Kanawha Valley
In wartime Kanawha Valley and Huntington areas Christmas 1943 differed from 2014 with veterans at Ashford General and Newton D Baker General hospitals enjoying turkey dinners and decorated wards. Amid factory closings, Santa visits to needy families continued and workers arranged shorter schedules to see home. Report notes sparse civilian life and grim evidence of war deaths among Japanese forces in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashford General
White Sulphur Springs
Newton D. Baker
Martinsboro
Kanawha Valley
Huntington
Santa Claus
Leyte Campaign Reaches End As Palompon Falls
General MacArthur reports heavy air and sea losses inflicted on Japanese forces in Leyte operations. By Christmas Day the 7th Infantry Division completed capture of Palompon, the last major Japanese port on Leyte, marking the end of active combat in the campaign. American ground casualties totaled 2,623 killed, 4,242 wounded, 73 missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MaceArthur
Leyte
7Th Air Force
Palome Pon Bay
Pa+lompan
Tith
Ormoc
U. S
72Th
A. D. Brice
Ith
Alvision
Palompon
MacArthur
Clarkfield
Manila
Frugal Soap Reuse Tip From A Quick-Witted Editor
To use up odds and ends of soap let them dry thoroughly and then put through a food chopper to make powder. The powder can be used in the dishpan or washing routine, showcasing thrift in household chores.
Japan song urges expulsion of Anglo Americans
Tokyo broadcasts claim the Japanese Publicity Assoc produced a mass singing tune in Japan titled a tune for throwing out the Anglo-Americans. Lyrics allegedly praise Yamashita and criticize MacArthur, with a Tokyo radio host reading lines stating Hia pride is in battle and that all Japan is an arsenal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
MacArthur
Mussc
New York
INS
Comestrin
Japan
Tokyo Radio
Tokyo “Radio
FCC
Yamashita
Mr. Yankee
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Churchill, Eden
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City
N. Y
Pepsi-Cola Bottling CO
Charlestan
Horatius
RAL Deposit Insurance
America
Dolier
The
Kanawha Valley Bank
Federal Reserve
Ation
Dickemoon
Janet Leek
Janet Loube Uirkerwa
Atomine
East K
Huahani Deugnier
Flakaons
Eudell
Franklin
Easter
Faith Walk
Tord
Jobsery Verry
Colcord
Tiddleston
Pratt
Bom
Kanawha
Pram
Ty B
Romery Demiark
Landen
Thomas Garnett
Stettocks
Paul Joel
Pauline
Bragg
Huddleston
Muetiesd
Jewel Tider
Gereride Smoat
Key- Mea
Meow
Ndsona
Christopher Mattocks
Tim Hoel
Stary M Windall
Campbell Mortuary
Andred Walker
Columbus
Meghan
Netty
Tirabeth
Dunbar
Fladlett Mortuary
Sirs
McLaughlin
Mountain Mission Church
Waller and Monard Stelauchiin
J. EF. MeLauchin
Tonalana Road
Elmer SteLauchiin
Macy
Pencil Harbor
Garland MeLauehlin
Nrme
Frane
Clyde Mullany
Dunbar and
Due
Tde
Carrod Thomas
Fao Preat
Wy V
Sears Monument CO
Virginia St
Women’s Army Corps
West Virginia
Purity Maid
St. Joseph
Fisker’ ‘Smard Apparel
MISS
Peleos
Orert
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