Fifth Army Breaks Through at Calabritto in Italy Drive
Allied command reports Lt Gen. Mark W. Clark's Fifth Army cracking forward through German line in Calabritto after a rolling barrage. British Eighth Army advances toward Castel Frentano and toward San Vito on the Adriatic coast, with air raids and prisoner captures noted.
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Algiers
Mark W. Clark
Fifth Army
Calabritto
Eighth Army
Castel Frentano
Lancigno
San Vito
Bernard L. Montgomery
San Giorgio
Rosca
Cervano
Rome
Bolzano
Brenner
Italy
Queensborough
Raider
Mignano
Olack
Lanciano
Tinly
France
Pearson Called By Senate Group In Tax Hearings
Washington columnist Drew Pearson was summoned before a Senate tax bill inquiry to explain his claim that a United States Chamber of Commerce attorney boasted he had Senator George's vote on taxes. Pearson said he would attend as subpoenaed, while committee chair George D. Gay arrived with doctors and a temperature showed. a postponement was noted.
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Pearson
Senate Group
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Drew Pearson
United States Chamber of Commerge
George
Peter Pearson
George D-Gay
Capitol
Find
Rome
Stein
Plan New Type Coupon To Stop Foreign Radios Operation
Washington December 3 The Price Administration outlines a new coupon plan to curb foreign radios and a nation wide gasoline black market. The scheme uses T coupons issued to dealers and taxis to cut illicit ownership and trading. Motorists must show ration data on license plates when renewed, easing enforcement and reducing a burdensome process on local boards.
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Washington
Srmnohl
Hwe Gwe
Furofy
Rerenl
Ncc
OPA
Allied bombers score victories in Pacific War
Prime Minister John Curtin told Austral that Allied air attacks in the Pacific have intensified the struggle, claiming sinking of a 10,000 ton enemy transport and a large tanker, air battles from the Marshalls to the Solomons, and a two day Bougainville raid that killed over 200 Japanese. Americans, outmatched, destroyed supplies, with 13 Marines killed and many wounded. Curtin noted MacArthur's three day conference and discussed Japan's unyielding stance and the Cairo agreement, warning final victory depends on events in Europe amid strategic hits on Rabaul and Tapin's Key base.
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Associated Press
John Curtin
Austral
Carly ii
Marshalls
Solomons
West Pacific
Tires
Cairo
Japan
Rabaul
New Betin
Tapin
Southwest Pacific
Senate probes juvenile delinquency amid wartime info ban
A special Senate sub-committee heard recommendations to New York Mayor Fiorello La Guardia to prohibit transmission of race track information by wire radio telephone mail or newspapers and to curb interstate shipment of slot machines. The mayor, a witness, called gambling a disease that becomes chronic.
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Washington
Senate
Fiorello la Ghardia
New York
Fifth Army’s Italian Front Engagements Reported Intensifying
Front line dispatches describe the Fifth Army’s offensive as the largest Allied push since Salerno, with German forces fighting hard along the trail. Minefields and heavy demolitions were encountered as both sides pressed effort. Meanwhile, Admiral Mountbatten returned to Thalia from the Middle East tri power conference and held talks with his commanders. In Washington, Attorney General Biddle proposed a federal arraignment standard to occur within a reasonable time after arrest, and Pennsylvania retailers reported October sales gains of 5 percent year over year and 7 percent over September.
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Associated Press
Fifth Army
Salerno
New Delht
Lord Louis Mounihatten
Southeast Asia
Thalia
Middle East
Washington
Francis Biddle Daday
Dec
Pennsylvania
J.C. Caut
U S Editors Protest 10 OWI Over News Lead
U S editors protested to the White House and the Office of War Information over Realuis broadcasting Roosevelt Churchill Chiang Kai-shek conference news more than 24 hours before release. War Information Director Gimer Davis also protested to British counterpart Brendan Bracken Hoy. Roberts, Kansas City Star editor, cited hurt to war coverage and the public’s informed war effort.
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Associated Press
Washington
White House
Ofice
Realuis
United States
Gimer Davis
Brendan Bracken Hoy A. Roberts
Kansas City Star
American Society of Newspaper Editors
The
OWL
Moulinie Denies Murder Charge Despite Threats Claim
GEORGETOWN Del Dec 3 Army Warrant Officer Charles Moulinie on trial for his life denied on the witness stand that he intentionally killed Warrant Officer John H Worthington. He said he held the pistol only after Worthington threatened to strangle his wife Elaine Brown Worthington. The defense contested the assault as unintentional and noted Worthington had threatened to harm Mrs Worthington.
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Associated Press
Georgetown
Del
Army
Moulinie
John H. Worthington
Worthington
Elaine Brown Worthington
Jame Mc Tinhell, Jr
Maglinte
Rehoboth Beach
Tunner
Ted
Raymond Firm Donates 2500 to Corry Hospital
The Raymond Manufacturing Company offers a 2500 gift to Corry Hospital Association via its receiver. The donation is described as an outright gift to the hospital community with no usage restrictions. Directors may treat it as a park or capital fund to buy new equipment already ordered and needed.
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Raymond Company
Coviy Hospital
City Declines December 15 Civil Defense Drill
Corry will not participate in the state wide December 15 civil defense drill. Warden Scott said he received authorization to conduct only mobilization of local civilian defense volunteers. An Erie dispatch notes plans for a statewide mobilization with monthly drills for citizens defense corps without public participation. The drill, described as very vigorous, will simulate enemy bombing and sabotage with control center staffs. Mobilization of defense units set for 7 p.m. Also, Erie boy Richard Houck is hospitalized in serious condition with a fractured skull after being struck by a car on West 26th Street.
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State Defense Council
Corry
Scott
Sgill
Erie Défense Atienls
Ant Associated Press
Harrisburg
State Defense
Jay
Citizens Defense Corps
Pennsylvania
Lynn Adams
Calell
Defense Corps
Selieres
Control Center
Erie
Richard Houck
West 26Th
Efféet
St. Vincent's Hospital
West 26Th. Street
Chestnut
Cochran Streets
Neutral Turkey's Attitude May Come Up For Discussion
Reports from London and Bern outline a high level Allied conference on Germany with Roosevelt Churchill and Stati. Unconfirmed dispatches claim a hard ultimatum to Germany to surrender or face bombing, with plans to strip war gains. The meeting was said to be in the Middle East, with speculation of location varying by source.
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London
Washington
World Today
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Churchill
Stati
Germany
Berlin
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Yd Vie
Lisbon
Siduial
Yndio
Habri
Ivan
Scrasp
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Bern
Vichy
Turkey
Tran
Teitelat
Axis Ad Neti
Church
Cairo
Chiang Kai-Shek
Jim Fort Worth
U. 5
Connally
Senate Nordign
Middle East
United Nations
Darkey
Demung
Probe Cave-in at Chinese Club Roof in Western Tirea
In Western Tadia on Nov 30 the dining room roof at the Chinese Club collapsed seven hours after Chiang Kai-Shek and Mrs. Chiang dined with Admiral Mountbatten and other high ranking officers. Brig Gen Frederick McCabe ordered an immediate investigation but no sabotage evidence was found.
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Feo AU. S
Rnl
Steelworkers to Battle for 17 Cent Wage Rise
The United Steelworkers of America plan to demand a 17 cent per hour wage increase challenging the Little Steel formula. The union’s executive and committees adopted a resolution declaring no strike pledge will be kept while disputes with employers are resolved peacefully amid war issues.
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Fittsburgh
United, Steelworkers of America
Czech President Benes Seen as Red Pole Mediator
In Washington and London reports suggest President Benes may act as a stabilizing mediator between Poland and Russia amid rising tensions. Benes, speaking from diplomacy talks at Stulfh-Chuephill, weighed possible solutions while keeping neighbors informed.
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RED Pole
Associated Pros
Washington
Div
Cweh
Bélward Benes
Nusshints
Wii
Polini
Russia
Benes
London
Yeporters
AL Moseaul
Jig
Higley Held For Crawford Court In Meadville
Higley of R D 2 Spartansburg was bound over to the February Crawford Court following a hearing before Alderman Lemme at Meadville. Higley faced charges including taking land, possessions, and insurance fraud along with a pair of gloves. case linked to Lindsey of Spartywielaly.
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Higley
Crawford Court
R. D
Spartansburg
Cami
Aldurman Cowniilek Lemme
Meadville
el Ehnrwer
Dees
Lindsey
Spartyuwiielaly
Soviet Armies Carve New Gains in Gomel Region
Soviet forces pressed a new advance northwest of Gomel along the Duneper front as fighting raged along the entire line. Communiques claim heavy German losses, with about 23,100 Germans killed or wounded and 72 tanks destroyed. Both sides report fierce tank battles near Zhlobin, Kremenchug, and Cherkasy corridors amid a broader Kiev bulge fight.
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Moscow
Gaman Infantry
uink @ivisi
Europe
Ruyshuns
Cherkasy
Duneper
Red Army
Gispafelies
Cherkasy Setter
Kiev
Zhilomir
Kargslen
Waymal
Orsha
Mins
Break In Big Inch Line Hammers Hamilton Oil Flow
A break in the Big Inch pipeline near Hamilton, Ohio, released a large oil spill estimated to cover at least 40 miles of the approach area. Early reports note oil entering Dry Creek as crews work to isolate the breach and repair the line amid a damp, oil-soaked scene.
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Associated Press
Hamilton. O
Ghawnie
Corry Man Joins Erie County Postwar Economic Group
Erie county postwar committee on economic development names B W Bath of Raymond Manufacturing and H Eastman of Tastman Manufacturing to survey postwar possibilities. The panel will study local industries and report conditions, with 36 executives from area firms designated to participate in the effort.
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Uipetus Tvillay
Union Tron
Utd
B. W. Bath
Raymond Manufacturing Company
Aldo H. Eastman
Tastman Manufacturne Company
Union City
Esplayimnenny
Uwe Voslois Industriew
Feat md Hib
Peldt
Erie County
Feldt
Pet
Eastman
Erie
North Fort Albion
Knobloch
Finland Remains Ally to Germany in Quiet Policy Shift
Stockholm dispatch reports Finland, amid mixed war sentiment, reaffirmed alignment with Germany. A newly tightened press censorship follows Moscow Conference plans, with Finns reportedly ready to accept unconditional surrender terms while avoiding explicit war declarations.
British Lose M1 Aircraft in Latest Attack
British air losses reported as RAF heavy bombers struck Berlin last night in a major strike the fifth in two weeks. The German ministry acknowledged a large raid with fires reported across the capital.
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Asungjaled
London
RAF
Berlin
Aly Ministry
Bomibel
Simultanen
Gere Tay
Berlin Raid Story From Berlin War News Services
Three correspondents reported from Berlin as a large raid involved Lancasters with four motor bombers. Analysts noted heavy German defense with 30 raiders claimed shot down while fires and smoke darkened the city. Reports described civilians sheltering in basements as lines of communication broke down.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Lon Dee
Wiblity Brent Rar
Bevili
Lewell Bennell
Titerbaloniy
Norhah Stockton
Sydagy 1
Ruptillai Sun
Stockton
Win
New Guinea
South China Mornihit Post
Fierceman
Air Ministry
United Press and International News Service
Han
Atlack
Jdispowil
Wiley
Henry
Gremans
Mbt
Ters
Neletus
Sinew
Phe
Ibsul
Sweden
Gankinnedan
Sinking of U S submarine Wahoo announced
Washington December 3 Navy reports the submarine Wahoo, 15th to be sunk in action, joining the Liscome Bay and others as a loss for the United States. The Wahoo, a 1,525-ton vessel with a crew of 65, is listed as presumed sunk after contact with the enemy.
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Wahoo
Associated Caxm
Washington
United States
Navy
Liscome Bay
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Corry Hospital
Ades Fellas
Herritari
Canchoslavuiliti
Poland
Jan Elbow
Pripet River
Minsk
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Raymond Co
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Stockholm
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