Russians Envelop 50 Villages West of Danube Drive
Russian forces push west of the Danube enveloping 50 villages and moving within 78 miles of Budapest. Northeast of the besieged city, units seize Hungarian and Slovakian border strongholds, sever a railway between Miskolc and Bassa, and advance toward Ungvar. Simultaneous drives threaten key lines toward Vienna with German troops in retreat.
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Rowley
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Miskolc
Fidherty
Bassa
Kosice
Tvar
Pesthov
Ungvar
Arnot
Petrov
Domus
Presoy
Maraviany
Kassa
Zemplin
Satoraljnu- Jhely
Eger
Svlken
Rodion Y. Malinovsky
Kacs
Pecs
Russiaa
Zagreb
Yugoslavia
Red Army
Beys
Yislely
Insade
Austria
Yukoslavia
Former Cabinet Member Dies Former Secretary of the Interior
Albert J. Fall, 83, Harding era Secretary of the Interior and central Teapot Dome figure, died in El Paso, Texas. A prospector, ranch hand, teacher, and attorney, Fall approved leases to public oil funds leading to his 1929 conviction for accepting bribes. He was labeled a faithless public officer by Justice Butler and served prison time for the Teapot Dome scandal.
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Associated ‘Press
Paso
Tex
Albert J
H. Frill
Jesse
Harry F. Sinclair
Tespat Dome
Wyoming
Butler
UB Supreme Court
Waval
Edward K. Donehy
Japs Claim Still More Sea Victories
A late Japanese communique via Associated Press claims continued naval success with several transports sunk or damaged in Leyte Gulf. It reports five ships damaged and suggests kamikaze attacks sinking or crippling Allied battleships cruisers and transports, but U.S. dispatches urge caution over such optimistic claims.
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Associated Press
Stucks
Leyte Gulf
Philipines
Ans Orthus
Pedersl Communcations Commission
Dipon
Rumikeze Special Attack Corp
Leyte Gull
East Co
Nasi
Formosa
Philippines
Metallurgists Hear Ordnance Officer Speak
Thirty members and guests of the Northwestern Permaylvenia Chapter of the American Society for Metals attended the year’s dinner meeting at Hotel Corry. Robert Spencer presided and Capt. C. Carpenter of the Cleveland Ordnance District, U.S. Army, spoke on Metallurgy to The Manufacture of Seamless Gun Tubes, in a clear presentation. A roast turkey dinner preceded the discussion, with representatives from many local industries. The next chapter meeting will be in March with details announced later.
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Northwestern
Permaylvenia
American Society For Metals
Hotel Corry
Robert Spencer
National Forge Plant
Irvine
Normen Eoinger
Ajax From Works
Nel C. Carpenter
Cleveland Ordnance District
U.S. Army
Carpenter
Corry Hunters Hit By Storm
Corry hunters faced a severe storm on opening day of the season with many seeking shelter and travel hindered by heavy snowfall and wind. No fatalities were reported in the city, but hunters faced difficult conditions as they attempted first-day deer drives.
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Rensomu
Moon
Vujbully
Greatest RAF Loss Since Last April Shocks After Night Bombing
Allied air forces mounted a massive night raid over Germany, reaching Duisburg and Leipzig targets with 3000 tons of bombs and fire, marking a record breaking November offensive. U S and RAF losses mounted as 36 hour sustained raids continued, with four German interceptions downed and many fighters grounded.
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Associated Preas
London
Germany
U. S
U.S
Leipzig
Saarbrucken
Rhine-Ruhr
Duisburg
Hambare
Berlin
Boller
Zeitz
Merserberg
Lutekendorf
Hitchcock Found Dead After Church Meeting
Otto G. Hitchcock seventy industrial and civic leader was found dead in his car after leaving a church gathering in Erie. He likely died of a heart attack. He served as secretary treasurer of Hayes Manufacturing and led local groups including the Erie YMCA Erie Manufacturers Association and the Chamber of Commerce. Survivors include his son Otto a personnel manager and two daughters Frances and Mrs William More.
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Erie
Otto G. Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Hayes Manufacturing Co
Erie Ymca
Erie Manufacturers' Association
Chamber of Commerce
Otto
Hayes Company
Frances
Huis
William More
Haverford
Seven Killed In Airliner Crash
A Trans continental and Western Airlines passenger plane with 23 aboard vanished in heavy fog near the Ban Pernanilo valley while approaching Burbank. Police say all military personnel at the scene were dead or missing. TWA officials and Army officials conferred as details emerged.
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Tos Angeles
Dev
Garsenger
Ban Pernanilo
Junan Relieves Kawabe as Burma Commander to Head Central Army
Bulletin reports Junan replacing Gener Mas akazu Kawabe as Burma commander and sending him home to lead Japan's central army command. AP wire notes Burma retreats, Kawabe had led since April 1943. Separate item states Army casualty total at 461058 through Nov 15, up 58984 since Oct 14. Chungking dispatch says Chou En-Lai left for Yenan with Chiang Kai-shek proposals for Communist settlement.
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Associated Press
Junan
Gener
Masakazu Kawabe
Burma
Central Army Command
Japan
Tokyo
Kawabe
Chungking
Wee
Chou En-Lai
Yenan
Chiang Shek
China
Nazis Flee Mountains in North Italy as Allied advance continues
Rome Dec 1 AP troops of a First Army Indian division moved along the Florence Faenza road facing light resistance while reconnaissance said German forces withdrew from the mountains toward the Po Valley to straighten a bulge between Bologna and Faenza. Heavy fighting persisted around Alberto.
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Py Associated Press
Rome
First Army
Florence-Faenza
Bologna
Faenza
Highth
Alberto
Faena
Lamone
Modigliana
Monte Fregnandiio
Tramonti
Monte del ‘Tesoro
Monte Fortino
Roncossole
Fifth Army
Fontenselice
Timola
Imola-Castel del Rio
Aione Demonte
New Marine Chief In Pacific Named By Assoclazed Press
Washington December appointment of Major General Julian O Smith as commanding general Department of the Pacific with headquarters in San Francisco was announced. Smith will assume command about December 5 succeeding Major General J C Fagen at Mare Island Naval Hospital. He commanded the Second Marine Division during the Central Pacific and the Gilbert Islands invasion earning the Distinguished Service Medal. Fire early today destroyed three one story buildings at the Davis Island shops of the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad in McKeees Rocks. Hopeman Joseph Balin suffered burns to his head and other injuries.
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Washington
Dee
Julian 0 Smith
Department of the Pacific
San Francisco
Marine Corps
Smith
J. C. Fagen
Mare Island
Calif. Naval Hospital
Similly
Second Marine Division
Tenaive
Gilbert Islands
Pittsburgh
Davis Island
theesbUrgh & Dake Erie Railroad
McKees Rocka
Hopeman
Joseph Balin
Corry airport listed in postwar FAA expansion plan
The Corry airport owned by Thomas Rente is included in a tentative Civil Aeronautics Administration plan for postwar development. An initial expenditure of 74000 is set for the local project as part of a 272 Pennsylvania projects with total preliminary costs of 546,087,000 to be funded over five to ten years. The listing may change to serve feeder airlines and private plane operation, with potential 3600 foot runways and additional facilities. The Corry group, coordinating with CAA, State, and local officials, expects future data and a site upgrade to a commercial port as surveys progress.
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Corry
Lawrente Thomas
Civil Aero-nauties Administration
Congress
Pennsylvania
Mare
CAA Sud
Corry ‘Group
Thomas
Unt Fo
CAA
Corxy Group
GAA
Missing Baker Reported Seen Near Buffalo and Niagara Falls
Evan Zenner, a missing Corry baker, was reported last night seen in the Buffalo and Niagara Falls area. His wife on Northwest Street had received a sister's message saying Zenner was seen in Niagra Falls, but no contact with the family had been made. Police had not confirmed any communication from him this week.
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Rails Evan Zenner
Corry Baker
Buffalo
Niagar Falls
Zenner
Northwest Street
Niagate Falls
Hat Tha Mim
Potlce
Eve! Cing
Magara Falls
Allies claim sinking of Japanese convoy off Leyte coast
General MacArthur announced that a Japanese convoy off Leyte was destroyed and that about 6,000 enemy lives were lost. American pilots sunk a 9,000-ton transport and a 5,000-ton freighter as part of two days of heavy action near Ormoc Bay. The Navy reported 1,400 survivors and noted multiple escort carriers aiding in the effort.
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Associated Press
M'’Arthur
Aead
Philippines
Japan
Aisasteolie
Leyte
Gettisons
Thiarseig
Gowral
Douglas MacArthur
Phrey Sinal
Loch Hiewesh Cope
Ormoc Oh Levin
Tyaddi
Gener Mili Arthur
Gowle
Ebijys
Philypys
Navy
Hiatiagedih
Phittypines
Unkle
Getobeer
Storm fails to curtail schools amid heavy downpour
Storm disrupts education as elementary and senior high students stay home. Reported high student absences across lower grades while city schools attempt to resume after bad weather. The disruption affects Columbus and surrounding districts with many pupils absent today.
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Aly Gorry
Columbus
Suritiy
Creak
Lie
Kent
Heaviey Mian
Plimben
Round the clock air assaults on Tokyo implied
Reports from Saipan described long night raids on Tokyo by B-29 crews over three hours. Japanese broadcasts claimed strong resistance and pledged endurance. Allied pilots noted operations over Tokyo amid clouds, with some missions reaching industrial targets despite weather. Vern Haughland filed from Saipan with Associated Press.
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Tokyia
Saipan
Japan
Tokyo
Kichizo Arashiwa
Pokyo
Vern Haughland
Associated Press
Fiers
Molsye
Croups Tor
Fens
City Snowed In By First Heavy Storm Of Season
Last night’s storm and ongoing snowfall crippled city roads and prompted a full mobilization by the city and State Highway Departments. Plows and sidewalk tractors cleared Main Streets and key routes while residential streets remained difficult. A Spartanburg highway incident near Union Street caused brief disruption but was cleared promptly. Continued on Page Five.
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State Highway Department
Tedeby
Amy
O’elock Vinis
Amin
Spartansburg
Union Street
Enon Street
Page Five
Snow Blankets State as Crews Work on Highways
Snow plows and highway crews taxed Pennsylvania at work across most sections as fresh falls blanket the state. Only a few rural roads blocked. nine inch drifts reported near Bendnard City. Northwest regions saw three to six inches with drifting. temperatures near 20 degrees. Southwest recorded one to one and a half inches with cold snaps. cinder crews plowed and salted. South Central saw two to three inches with 20 degree lows. Warren County drifting conditions reported.
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Harrisburg
State Highway Department
Pennsylvania
Bendlard
Warren County
South Central
Gambrin County
Armies Hammer 20 Mile Front in Bloody Juli¢h Fight
Troops drive Nazis back across the river along a 20 mile front in a fierce engagement described as bloody. The action evokes echoes of the Argonne Forest battles with Patton meeting stiff resistance as forces push forward in World War II style frontline combat.
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Juli¢h
Argonne Forest
Patton
PATCH CONTINUING DRIVE TOWARD REICH BEYOND STRASBOURG
Allied forces push along a 200 mile front toward Linnich Julich and Duren as Ninth Army and Patton’s Third Army advance caustically through western Germany. Reports say village clearings near the Roer and Inde rivers, mass prisoner gains, and looming Saar region objectives with American and French troops pressing toward the Rhine and Swiss border.
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Doren
Rhine
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Hoelder
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