New Congress Faces Debt, War Costs and Net Plans
The new Congress will confront higher war spending and a potential debt ceiling lift beyond 100 billion dollars as Europe rearmament and postwar policy dominate the agenda. Democrats number 243 in the House. Senate composition shifts little with 51 Democrats, 38 Republicans, one Progressive. Debate centers on Lend-Lease, postwar security, manpower, and social welfare proposals.
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Europe
Congress
Washington
House
Farmier E Labor
Senate
Ike Sens
Bennett C. Clark
D.-Mo
Gerald P.’ Nye
RND
Roosevelt
Legislative Branch
Dumbarton Oaks
Whl
Renahown
Caneress
House Ways and Meats Committee
Peace Resolution Filed by Wheeler in Senate
Senator Wheeler proposes a senate peace aims resolution calling for a federation of European nations a United Nations council to guide Europe plebiscites under international supervision and universal rights while extending democracy to preserve the American way of life He criticizes Administration policy and argues the senate should declare its peace aims in the absence of the President’s stand
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Washington
Sen. Wheeler
Dhani
Senate
Federation of European Nations
United Nations
Baltics
Balkans
Poland
United States
England
Greece
Ialy
Belgium
Holland
Senate of
Alma
United States of America
Brontana
Hatch
D.-N. MM
Hall
Germans Step Up Patrols Along Senio Front
The report describes intensified German patrols and dug-in positions on both sides of the Senio river. West bank actions include vigorous small scale fighting south of the highway and near the Apennine foothills with an enemy force crossing the stream to disrupt 8th Army positions. Northeast of Faenza the British push to clear the enemy salient toward Bagnacavallo amid Nazi tanks and artillery as heavy shelling targets 8th Army lines.
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Senio
Ighway
Apennine
8Th
Feenza
Bagnacavatlo
8Th Army
Senlo
Bagna
Cavalo
Associated Press
Wiliam FE. Boni
Aiout
Maphay
Longchamps
Firmere
Britain
Patton Threstens
Bonl
Pat Fan
Molrey
Libbramont
Molrcy
Libramont
St. Maberu
St Hubert
Bastogne
Lacvaselle
Chenogue
Bastoate
Sutret
Arlen
Lutrebois
Patton
Echternach
Third Army
Witz
Luxembourg
Malmedy
Holion
Murche
Beathalie
Celles
Ochefart
Besmralng Nauth
Librariant
New Eastward
Rosport
Galna
Colmar-Mulhouse
Wolland
Gremans
Moas
Roarmond
Postwar Charleston Plan Seeks Jobs and Projects
Dawson discusses war time focus on necessary work and warns against postwar boondoggles. Charleston mayor outlines improvements including Musculoskeletal hospital, Mission Park development, Kanawha ball park, road widenings, a bridge across the river, and a sewage disposal system as key postwar priorities.
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Charleston
Musleloal Hospital
Mission Park
Ar. Leate
Kanawha Ball Park
Greenbrier St
Piedmont Rd
Kanawha Blvd
Quarrice St
Randolph St
Ele River
Bulmner Holme
Atre Port
Fragmentary City Infrastructure Plan at Kanawha Area
A damaged OCR note outlines proposed widening and access changes at multiple streets including Patrick Street Park Avenue Broad Street and Greenbrier Street. It mentions sewer line extension along with a by pass from a wholesale district via Dryden Street and the street car bridge on the West Side, without clear dates or authorities.
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Kanawha
Bannery
New York Central Railroad
Patrick St. Park
Broad St
Greenbrier SL
Dickinson St
Virginia St
Alon
Dunbar 51
Smith Sil
Dryden St
West Side
Budapest clash as Soviet offer to Germans is rejected
Soviet front dispatches say fighting raged through northeastern Budapest near the Danube as German forces fight hand to hand with Russians aiming to reach Vienna. The Moscow communique reports 3,600 Axis troops killed and 29 tanks and more than 6 self propelled guns captured, while asserting a German ultimatum was rejected and that premeditated murder occurred when a German-flag carrier was shot returning from negotiations.
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Budapest
Moscow
Kis
Simultaneouly
Danube
Europe
Austria
Royal Park
Alfred von Osberg
Reich
Vienna
Feodor 1. Tolbukhin
Rodlen Y ¥. Malinovaky
Ukraine
Jed
Greek political turmoil and wartime shifts unfold in Greece
The report outlines King George II stepping aside amid wartime politics as Metaxas faces exile and a new government looms under occupation. Damaskinas works to aid civilians while German authorities impose house arrest. Churchill involvement and ELAS EDES clashes, Greek archbishop poised to form a government, and potential truce prospects color a tense Athens scene.
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Tage LII Metaxas
Tadas Kogtou
Damaskinas
Psychico
Greece
Eslihy
Thermostikles Sophoulis
Greek Liberal Party
George Papandreou
Churchill
Athena
ELAS
Edes
Napoleon Zervas
Corfu
Zervas
Athens
Holy Synod
EAM 4
National Liberation Front
Mnnald M. Stohie
Sevble
London
Tax Deductions and Withholding Changes From New Tables
The new tax tables shift withholding to cover full tax for many earners with a go on pay basis. Dependents receive expanded credits and exemptions rise for some. cousins and non-relatives no longer count. A single filer with no children loses $200 in exemption, while heavy-earning families gain more.
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Smith
Congress
State Surplus Debate Influences Teacher Pay Budget
The board argues for using surplus to raise teacher salaries beyond the $25 monthly wartime bonus from 1943 and to fund capital projects and returning veterans work. Some fear increasing appropriations will invite the school lobby and strain tax revenues if the economy falters. The 24 a month teacher bonus becomes permanent, with possible further raises as work continues.
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Page
Education Department
Iher
Une
FDR Budget Plan Signals War Expenditures and Uncertain Outlook
President Roosevelt plans to unveil a wartime budget outlining expenditures for the current fiscal year starting July 2, amid foreign and domestic obligations and new wartime appropriations. The document reflects shaping by military fortunes in Europe with optimistic and defensive scenarios depending on Germany’s fate.
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Raasenvelt
Europe
Characer
Germany
Church Events Service Time Change at Salvation Army Citadel Virginia Style
Henry Ward announced that services will start at 9 p m rather than 8 p m today at the Salvation Army citadel on Virginia Style. Refreshments will be served, a recess from 8 to 12, and watch night services from 12 to 10 midnight. The public is invited. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Bel Jacob synagogue meets at 5 p m Tuesday. Kantor Bezalel Newberger will sing solos with a recital hour after the meeting.
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Salvation Army
B'nel Jacob Synagogue
At & P
Kantor Bezalel Newberger
Taylor Delays New Investigator Appointment at Prosecutor Office
Frank L. Taylor the prosecuting attorney elect said no immediate appointment will be made to fill the Investigator post vacated by Herbert W. Richardson. He prefers a young attorney and notes none has applied yet. Richardson and he will handle any special investigations required. Mrs Beatrice Sheen has replaced Alice Watts Payne as secretary in the office.
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Taylor
Herbert W. Richardson
Frank L. Taylor
Richardson
Beatrice Sheen
Alice Watts Payne
Waste Collections Push to Recover Bogged Schedule
Charleston sanitation officials reported 431600 pounds of garbage removed over the weekend as a weather hampered pickups. Mayor Dawson said a concerted drive to finish core sections will start tomorrow and a continued push to stay caught up will follow despite manpower shortages.
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Sanitation
City Department of Sanitation
Charleston
Dawson
Sanitation Department
Ac Atute
Guns Shelling Enemy Across Bastogne Front (Continued Update)
American forces reported advances and rearguard clashes across northern Luxembourg and western Belgium as Patton's divisions pressed toward Bastogne and Libramont. Reports describe tank and artillery actions, village gains, and renewed pressure on German lines along multiple roads and front sectors.
FBI Warns of New Year Terror Threats
The FBI cautions Americans about continuing threats in the new year. Officials emphasize vigilance against potential Japanese-origin sabotage devices and renewed attacks. Public safety measures and readiness are urged amid ongoing counterterrorism efforts.
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Hower
Cuynter
Tak
United States
Greenbrier Farmer Lewis E McClung Dies
Lewis Edgar McClung a long time Greenbrier county farmer died yesterday in a Ralhelle hospital aged 79. Surviving are his wife Margaret SirClung a son A Hartford and a brother Cary McClung Rupert. Services set for 2 30 p m Tuesday at Rupert Baptist Church with Reverends Perking and Hall. burial in End of the Trail Cemetery. Wallace A. Walles mortuary of East Rabhelis in charge.
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Lewis E. McClung
Greenbrier
Lewis Edgar McClung
Rupert
Ralhelle
Margaret SirClung
Tun
Iartford
Maxin County
Cary McClung
Baptist Church
May Perking
Wiliam Hall
Buciat
Trail
Wallace A. Wallees
Auto trailer theft report and miscellaneous crimes
Halph J. Wood of 416 58th St reported a stolen auto trailer from his property. Helen Elenore of 13 Pennsylvania Avenue said someone entered her room and stole a bracelet jacket and fountain pen. A wheel wrench theft from a downtown parking lot was reported by Villa Minor of 22nd Street South Router.
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Halph J. Wood
St. Ree
Bere
Helen Elenore
Pennsylvania
Villa Minor
St. South Rutter
West Virginia Chamber Calls Inflationary Tinge Noted
The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce reports a semi inflationary tone in December 1944 conditions. It cites a backlog of purchasing power across bank deposits retail and insurance spending and war bonds. Industrial employment fell by about 14,000 from 1942 to 1944 while workers compensation payments neared 80 percent of wages, projecting around three quarters of a billion dollars for 1944.
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West Virainty Chamber
Com Inerce
Sis
West Virginia
Workmen's Compensation Department
Milan
Obituary notices from a late 19th century paper
Multiple obituaries and funeral notices list the deaths of numerous individuals with details on ages, residence, and burial arrangements. Notable mentions include Mrs. Alderman of Minarhehe Springs with services at 2 pm and burial at Alguman Cemetery, and J. Walter Bolte reported with a service in Charleston hospital. Other notices reference residences in Philadelphia, Charleston, and Wilmington, with cemeteries and funeral homes in Dover, Montgomery, and nearby towns.
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Dacar Wallare
Minarhehe Springs
Furlal
Alguman
Aldst
Mian
Farmer
Charleston Hospital
Bolte
J. Walter
Folea
Vergay
Penitees
Ant Balto
Tee” Alerera
Tranrille
Sry
Noget-Eiegmar
Sedere Et. Tex
Prank Burnie
Mileius
Motiee Ih
Salem Ban Church
1st Ward Democratic Banquet Planned for Thursday
The 1st Ward Negro Democratic Club will hold a banquet Thursday evening for the People's Mission at 819 First Ave. President C. F. Hoon announced the event. Principal speaker will be William H. Branham, a member of the Democratic state executive committee. All Kanawha County officials were invited.
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Peoples Misalun
C. F. Hoon
William H. Branham
Democratic Atain
Kanawha County
Honan
Longacre Man Fatally Injured in Train Collision
A Longacre man about 20 was killed at 11 a.m. yesterday when the truck he drove was struck by a train at Harewood. He died later at a Montgomery hospital. The accident report lists local residents and hospital treatment details.
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Longacre
Vrain
Fergusal
Harewood
Montgomery
C. Hooper
Night Classes Planned in Charleston Evening Schedule
Principal EC Richardson announced new evening classes at Charleston High. First meeting Monday night in January offers advanced typing and shorthand instruction with room for other subjects if 18 or nine students apply.
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Charleston
Lsh
Begoin
Richardson
Richard Say
Services Today for Id St James Eugene Fletcher
Services will be held at 2 p.m. today for Eugene Fletcher at his parents’ home 213rd St Dunbar. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial. Rev. David L. Leach and Rev. R. H. Daugherty will officiate. Pallbearers include Lt Gordon Fletcher USMCR Lt Wayne C Johnson 4 A F Langley Field VA Lt James Bland AA F M Sat Pvt John Pite Army. Lt Fletcher was killed at Langley field during a training flight crash.
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St. James
Eugene Fletcher
Frank G. Fletcher
Wayne C. Johnson
Langeley’ Field
James Bland
Donald Crumbaker
Board 1 Seeking Addresses of 90 Recipients in County
A county board announced it will not accept reports of changes of address and registrants with missing addresses must file with the board or appear in person. The list names about 90 individuals, including Herman David Affolter and James Booth, among others, as those who have failed to provide current addresses. The board urges action at the registrar's office or in person at the card's office.
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Kanaths County
Aective Board
Ehengea
Ine
Card
Herman David Affolter
Leccerd James Booth
Heari Lawrence Bowles
Julie Pees
George Lre Ferree
Harold Wola ‘Oater
Fen Jon Grittin
Ernest Ricard
Maas
Dewey Onis Hemmends
Benjmin
Orie Higeibet~ham
James Claude Hill
Robert Water
Wit
Eam Cluster Mitely
Recumald
Llewell Tundley
Everette Wiliam Hunter
Charles Evereth Jarvis
Rafael Alford Johnson
Tiergy Bosbdue
Wiliam Doran
Arthur Martine Heys
Shaylewis Bisings Mew
George Herndon Shawr
Rome Prantis Simmons
Roker Valen Hing Blaughter
Zaward
Beonie Smith
Wilmo Mathaniel Smith
Emory Howard Stewart
Charles Marion Braut
Clay Bintler
Liser Lawrence Awinuter
Carson Wallinan Taylor
Wibertalfred Vance
Willem Weatey Vener
Vireil Hay Vandel
Ranfard Ker
Davy Wiliam Walker
Waller Wather Waters
Thendare Moastrett Webb
Mtoward White
Leonard Leone
Wille Sack Wilson
Wile D
Wine Algo
Wemam Young
Veterans schedule events at Dunbar and Charleston venues
Eisenhower events extend from 8 to 9 30 p.m. open forum at Dunbar city hall and a 9 20 p.m. dance. From 3 a.m. to noon Wednesday veterans appear at Charleston U S Employment Service to recruit war workers with a WGKY broadcast. After a luncheon they address a mass meeting at Fletcher Enamel Ca. Officials entertain soldiers at the Daniel Boone hotel and later visit Capitol Kearse and Virginian theaters before departing for Denver at 10 14 p.m. Tuesday.
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Eisenhower
Salisbury
City Hall
Dunbar
Dunbar City Hall
Charleston
U. S. Emembloyment Service
WGKY
Preas Club
Fletcher Enamel
Fletcher Company
Daniel Boone Hotel
Capitol Kearse
Virginian
Denver
Colp
Hedneetay
West Virginia Buys Double Plane Rescue Tale Recalled
A Raleigh County native and W. Va. official note a B-29 Superturf rescue after the aircraft was forced down at sea near Tokyo. The crew, led by Capt. Guice Tudor, survived. State sales to individuals total 83 014 707 with corporate sales at 152 percent of quota.
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W. Va
Howe
Raleigh
Tokyo
Guice ‘Tudor
Saal Q
Nimitz warns Japan of escalating U S war impact
Nimitz states that U S ship deployment, war matériel, and manpower will lead to greater Japanese casualties and hardships. He notes that even high ranking Japanese have expressed concern over the continued U S pressure on Japanese military and industry.
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Nimitz
Tige
U. S
Shipa
Japan
Program To Aid Disabled Veterans Studied This Week
A conference on aiding disabled veterans and returning physically and mentally handicapped workers will be held this week at the Kanawha Motel. State Director F Ray Power announced the three day event focusing on needs and methods in vocational rehabilitation. Shute School Superintendent W Trent is slated to deliver the keynote address.
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F. Ray Power
Kanawha
W Trent
Toneulie
Ball Seeks Law Backing Wartime Policy for WIB
Senator Ball of Minnesota urged a legal basis to back wartime policy and enforce War Labor Board directives against defiance. He cited James Petrillo and the American Federation of Musicians for defying the board in a recording ban and a Minneapolis radio strike, saying enforcement should apply equally to all. He proposed legislation or executive action if no legal basis exists, and said he had shared his views with President Roosevelt.
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Washington
Sen. Ball
R-Minn
James C.ferritia
Sewell Avery
Roosevelt
Montgomery Ward
War Labor Board
del. Tisions
Avery
Ard
2 Eye
James C. Petrilto
American Federation. of Musicians
Ball
Unig
WLB
Pelrilip
Federation of Musicians
Minneapolis Union
KSTP
Petrillo
Petrile Lo
Actiow
Executive Branch
Congress
Jnitz
Airport workers to stay on job during holiday period
County Airport Engineer Fred C. Alley said yesterday that workers will be on duty over the holiday. He noted construction progress has been seriously delayed by rain and snow, but weather conditions must improve for continued work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. Alley
Anow
Buenos Aires Frees Political Prisoners in Surprise Move
The La Plata police chief announced that all persons arrested for political and social reasons have been freed. He did not provide numbers or identities, saying the measure was ordered by the minister of the interior Alberto TelSalre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
la Plata
Interloc
Alberto Telsalre
Gold Star Mothers Meet Wednesday For Local Chapter
A meeting of all Gold Star mothers is called for Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Salvation Army service center on Kanawha to complete the local chapter. Mrs. Hazel Hickmen will serve as temporary presiding officer and urges all members to attend.
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Gold Star
Salvation My Service Center
Kanawha
Hazel Hickmen
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Ban Mortuery
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Chater Et Altengenmtn
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Selbe
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Ta. Biewey
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Samui
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McAdams Monument Co
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