Warships Strike Near Nauru as Allied Forces Press Jap Fleet
Pearl Harbor dispatch details a new American naval attack near Nauru with battleships and aircraft, emphasizing pressure on Japanese bases at Truk and advances in the Gilbert Islands. Australian cavalry joins action in New Guinea as MacArthur reports clashes in the Ramme River Valley.
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Associated Press
Pearl Harbor
United States
I Rho Apticka
West BF
Gilberts
Armrival
Chester W. Nimby
Anholmand
Hal Ue
Adund
Dellige
Plimos
Anc
Fae
Nwulih
Joel Phosphate Modues
Stein Miles
Gilbert Tslandds
Navy
Truk
United Seats
Tokyo
Jude
Marshalls
Thuyslay
Eneny
Mpan
Juluit Atoll
Oh Tie Marshalls
Naurli
Gilbert
Douglas MacArthur
New Guinea
Ramm River Valley
New Dem Party Move Is Fading
Washington December 13 Southern senators are split on leaving the Democratic party for a separate independ ent group. Some speak of forming a new party to wield the electoral college, while others urge unity behind Senator Byrd for the presidential nomination. Public willingness to break with the Democrats remains limited and unclear.
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Associated Press
Washington
Democratic Party
Senate
Bailey
D-Nc
Smith
D-Sc
Byrd
D-Va
Qiurent Demostran
War era bulletins from scattered reports across nations
Associated Press dispatches outline a murder trial in Mercer Pennsylvania, a ferrying accident near Berlin and a ship sinking with casualties near Nantung, plus a Seaboard derailment in Georgia, Molotov and Fier signing a Soviet Czech accord, a plane crash off New Jersey coast with fatalities, a Japa nese counter offensive around Changteh, and allied updates from Chungking noting village retakings and heavy casualties.
Clark Receives Roosevelt Award For Heroism at Selena
President Roosevelt awarded the Distinguished Service Cross to Lt. Gen. Mark W. Clark and seven officers of his Fifth Army at a White House ceremony after war conferences in Cairo and Teheran. Clark cited for extraordinary heroism at the Selena bridgehead on September 14 during a threatened enemy counterattack. Officers honored include Col Reuben F. Tucker Ansonia Conn Lt Col Joseph B. Crawford Humboldt Kan Lt William W. Kellers Highlands Tex Lt Thomas Beyteau Chicago and Lt Edwin F. Guild Grange Calif.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Sicil
Cairo
Teheran
Whlle House
Mark W. Clark
Hye
Pitts
Clarks
Selena
Reuben F. Tucker
Ansonia
Conn
Joseph B. Crawford
Humbold
Kan
William W. Kellers
Highlands
Tex
Thomas ¥. Beyteau
Chicago
Edwin F. Guild
Grange
Calif
WLEB Strikes Questioned by Board Over Union Tactics
Washington December 13 The War Labor Board ordered CIO Utility Workers Organizing Committee officers to end a strike by Pennsylvania Power and Light employees before considering a grievance linked to one worker’s dismissal. Public Member Wayne L Morse condemned the union’s methods saying the board will not be told how to return to work. James G Tanham and Van A. Bitte backed Morse in the remarks.
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Washington
War Labor Board
CIO Utility Workers Organizing Committee
Pennsylvania Power and Light
United Mine Workers
Wayne L. Morse
Wnton
Morse
James G. Tanham
van A. Bitte
Lahor
Bord
Allied push seizes heights near Ortona in Italy
Allied infantry and artillery repulsed Nazi counterattacks as the Eighth Army breached the Adriatic front seizing high ground overlooking Ortona. Fierce fighting stretched from Vienna northward to Chieti and up into the Mululla mountains. Montgomery widened river crossings while claim was 6,000 German prisoners taken since major operations began. Bad weather limited advances though air forces hit targets near Chieti and Gaeta. In the Soviet theater, Moscow reported renewed offensive west of Kiev with heavy tank and troop actions, claiming gains around Chigirinsky and improvements near Dnieper bridgeheads as the Red Army concentrates near Kiev to blunt German threats.
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Associated Press
Italy
Eighth Army
Adriatic
Ortona
Pexcays
Uiena
Maro Dyer
Orsogno
Chuardlagréle
Mululla
Bernard L. Montgomery
Witdler
Arny Lanty
Thre
Armes
Tlsly
Chleti
Tri
Applin Way
Gaeta
Moscow
Kiev
Mallares
Chigirin
Kremenchug
Kirovograd
Dnigriper
Red Army
Kiev Sulien
Clymer Teen Struck by Car Near Home
Vivian King a 17 year old resident of Clymer was struck by a car on the highway near her home around 10 30 last evening. She sustained a compound fracture of the left leg and severe contusions. Samuel Grellers Jr. the driver, stopped, aided by her parents, and she was taken to Corry hospital for surgical care. Her condition this morning was reported favorable.
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Vivian King
Delbert King
Clymer
Corry Hospital
Samuel Grellers. Jr
Everett Cad
Illness Hits Corry Schools With Severe Absenteeism
Corry schools report rising illness as 260 pupils were absent due to colds and influenza. Superintendent Dewey announced 280 absent in class today and higher cases since Friday. Senior High had 4 absent, Junior High 76, and 55 absent at the Concord building.
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Corry
Bupt
Dewey
Con Jcord
Invasion Threat and New Rules Slow Draft of Fathers
In an era of tension over Bulgaria the article notes threats of invasion and new draft rules slowing conscription. It mentions the broader impact on families and the draft process amid wartime anxiety and policy adjustments. The piece frames fear, policy shifts, and public concern surrounding national security and service obligations.
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Bulgaria
Lieut Delury Reported As War Prisoner At Salerno
First Lieutenant Hugh DeLury a Cory paratroop officer reported missing during the Salerno battle is now listed as a prisoner of war of the German government. Parents Mr and Mrs George DeLury of 34 Marton street await further information and a letter from the provost marshal general.
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Hush DeLury
Cory
Salerno
Grisoney
Plad
George DeLulty
Marton Street
Ulio
Whiteh
International Red Cross
Liel
Hugh Debury
Lieut de Tilley
DeDury
North Africa
Iis
Spanish Morocco
Uni
Sicily
Italy
U S Bombers Target Northwest Germany In New Assault
American heavy bombers pounded by night and daylight over northwest Germany in one of the war’s heaviest raids. Cities including Hamburg Wilhelmshafen Bresfen and Binder were listed among attacked targets as the Eighth Air Force launched the operation amid ongoing offensives.
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London
Germany
Eighth Airforce
Refehle
Northiwest
Hamburg
Wilhelmshafen
Bresfen
Binder
Warning of Cold Wave Across Atlantic States
Weather bulletin warns of an approaching deep cold wave sweeping the eastern United States. Temperatures plummet, with subfreezing readings forecast from New England to the mid Atlantic coast, and shore winds bring biting chill inland. Officials urge preparations for heating needs and travel cautions as conditions tighten.
Tax bill battle edges toward modest revenue boost
Senate Finance Committee members indicated limited hope of raising more than 2.14 billion dollars from the 1943 tax bill, far short of the 10.5 billion demanded by Secretary Moynihan. With Christmas recess looming, timing and quorum doubts threaten quick action and a conference with the House to adjust differences. The panel also works on amendments to war contracts renegotiation to speed decisions on the Victory 13% and the individual income tax.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Unny
Moygenthant
Wea
Chaim Georges-Gal
Senate
Congress
Seal sale totals and campaign payments noted
Daily seal sale totals are recorded at 1713.50 with a later report showing 1719.00. The piece references campaign payments and quotas tied to the effort, noting ongoing appeals and coverage of allotments.
Reclassification Affects Remaining Registrants Under New Draft Act
In Harrisburg December 18, Pennsylvania draft registrants once deemed non deferrable face reevaluation under a federal act signed by President Roosevelt. Induction of all registrants proceeds by class and occupation, with immediate stays for those in non deferrable roles if engaged in deferrable activity, and a statewide move to re classify remaining registrants as required. Local cards list induction delays and oversight by Col Mellon and the Selective Service.
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Associated Press
Arrisburg
Pennsylvania
Yebenius
Roosevelt
Elso
GMCS
Snl
Cal
Mellon
Veteryaut
Col. Mellon
Humber
Board Session Delayed Then Returns with Appointments
Tonight's board meeting was postponed until 2 I 0 o'clock to allow executive sessions for the filling of a vacancy on the Sevier High School board. E W Feld, elected last week to the board, will be sworn in. President Wood may announce committee assignments. John McAllen, 25, of 109 Fifth Avenue, sustained a crushed arm at the Aero plant elevator gate. treated at Corry Hospital with no bone fracture found on X ray.
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Board of Education
Te Sevier
E. W. Feld
Allhe Vaesney
Clarence Shoop
Hit
Wood
AERO
Turt John McAllen
Fifth Avenue
Aero Plant
Corry Hospital
J.C. Kibler
Sack of Christmas Mail Was Mangled
A damaged sack of Christmas mail was found mangled by two Pennsylvanian trains, badly chewed and leaking. Destruction included many packages with few salvageable contents, and authorities prepared to check sender and recipient addresses to restore or account for the mail.
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Jae
Anid
Tony
Wieck
Mallon Fox
Inquest Denied In Death Of Mrs Swantek
Coroner rules against inquest into the death of 52 year old Mrs. Swantek of 1005 East Mulr Street. Deputy notes witnesses Saw her collapse on shopping trip and died at hospital at 12 45. Funeral planned at St Thomas Church with burial at St Matthias Cemetery. Survived by two sons Walter and Stephen and two daughters Mrs Charles Jarmolowics and Mrs Theodore Burgies.
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Chingley
Kyayfaye
Wevemry
Bb Rose Swantele
Hiwaritns
Swantek
East Mulr Street
Stephen
Myil
Pauh Weber
Weber
Edo
Harold Lioyd
East Irving Street
Swintek
Berry Hospital
Aringil
GB Bennett
Swaltek
Gueti
Charles Connell
Ws Eric
Nehiabge Af
Pilmeer
C. A. Gatchtets
Swariek
Brecken-Keating
St Thomas Church
Daugh
Charles Jarmolowics
East Seventh Street
Eric
Theodore Burgies
Ripley, Herrnhand
Time Nears for Predicted Knockout Blows
The article notes that the next 100 days will be critical as Bulgaria shows reluctance to break with Hitler, while Hungary and Romania waver. It analyzes shifting alignments and potential outcomes for the region amid mounting tensions and pressures from the war.
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Bulgaria
Hitler
Hungary
Rumania
Bulgarian foreign minister resigns amid Balkan crisis
Bulgarian foreign minister reportedly stepped down as Bulgaria faced a war crisis tied to fear of Allied invasion. The evolving situation drew international attention, with analysts debating the impact on the pro German axis and internal political factions.
Warren Air Meet Hit By Wind And Snow
Weather halted a Civilian Air Patrol field meet near Warren as wind and heavy snow grounded seven planes during maneuvers. Dinner at Pittsfield Inn drew about 20 Gor flight members with Capt. Walker and Lieut. Cogswell as speakers sharing patrol experiences.
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Civilian Air Patrol
Ant Warren
Warren
Rhodes
Pittsfield Inn
Gor
Capt
Walker
Penmsylvania Wing
Lieut
Cogswell
Auahhille
Givilan Air Patrol
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