U S Bombers Strike Again At Marshalls In Pacific War
Allied air and ground actions report heavy Japanese losses across the Pacific. Australian spearheads push on the Huon Peninsula as American bombers hit the Marshall Islands and railway hubs such as Hanoi. Intermittent seas and shifting fronts show ongoing pressure on Japanese forces.
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Associated Press
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New Guinea
China
Marshall Islands
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Douglas MacArthy
Cape Gloucester
New Britain
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Solibt
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Tokyo
Tarawa
Gilbert Islands
Near Fatality On R. R. Crossing
A near miss occurred at the West Wayne Street crossing as Floyd Ottaway of Lemon Street narrowly escaped a Erie Eastbound passenger train. Chief William Swan of the Aero patrol force shouted to Ottaway seconds before the collision, the yard engine smoke creating a temporary blackout obscuring the man.
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Patton Arrives In Cairo Stirs Rumors Of Balkan Invasion
General George S. Patton arrives in Cairo with aides and a staff car, fueling speculation of talks with exiled Greek and Yugoslav governments on a Balkans invasion. President Roosevelt and High Command weigh Patton’s continued role as Seventh Army commander amid regional rumors.
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Seventh Army
Mobilization Call for Civilian Defense by Telephone
In line with a state order, Chief Warden Walter Scout directs ward captains and center heads to mobilize Civilian Defense volunteers by telephone Wednesday evening. Volunteers must stay home from 7 p.m. until reporting. ward captains will relay contact totals and readiness to Warden Scott at Hotel Corry before 8 p.m.
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Scott Kaying
Bulgarian mission to arrive in Turkey for aid
Ankara reports circulating that a Bulgarian mission will travel to Turkey to seek Turkish help in severing Bulgaria from its German alliance. Bulgaria, allied with Russia historically, fears Allied invasion of the Balkans and air raids and looks for a way out. A second item notes Doris Duke Cromwell, Tobago heir, barred by Newark court from pursuing a Reno divorce petition.
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Bulgaria
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Russia
Balkans
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Newark
N. J
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Tobscop Heirss
New Jersey Court of Chancery
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War aims and allied unity amid Tehran Cairo talks
Foreign Secretary Eden reported to Parliament that the Cairo Teheran conferences shorten the war through agreed plans with Stalin and Churchill. He pledged Britain to defeat Japan and warned against peace with Germany that could trigger a new world war, citing Turkey Yugoslavia and broader Allied cooperation as essential to postwar stability.
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Commons
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Heavy antlerless deer kill reported in McLean county opening day
Antlerless deer hunting kept up across seven northern counties with a near thousand deer reported in McLean on opening day. State Game Protector W B Carpenter cited Kane and Port Allegany as sites of the heaviest kills while lanes counted 138 does along Lane Kingua road. Early success varied with few hunters overall. notable catches included Jack Aymiong, Merle Page, Norman Mokkey, and Ed Bielayski.
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Mclean County
Kane
Port Allegany
Governor Marlin Confined to Excurved Mission Mission
Governor Marlin was confined to the ex curve mission today with a slight told. The governor’s office said his condition was not serious.
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Exzcurve
Eleven Die As Bus Crashes Near Bath New York
An Associated Press report details a fatal bus collision near Bath New York. Eleven people were killed and about 50 injured as passengers burned after colliding with a trailer. Coroner James Sanford said many victims could not be identified due to burns. Authorities, including Sheriff Ben M. Balem and others, investigated the crash scene about a mile east of Campbell.
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Raller
Ruels
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L. Sanford
Jassenger
Sanford
Hospital restricts visitors amid influenza outbreak in Corry
Corry Hospital Superintendent Nichols orders tight visitor limits due to rising influenza. Only immediate family with physician permits may visit as a safety measure for patients and staff. enforcement will be strict to prevent further risk.
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Corry Hospital
Nichols
Call for Uniform Army Navy Rules on Public Office
Washington December 14 Army and Navy officials and lawmakers debated uniform rules governing availability of personnel for public office. Senator Pepper urged an executive order clarifying policy for both officers and enlisted personnel, amid conflicting views from Stimson and Knox on campaigning and accepting nominations. Truman argued for equal eligibility across all ranks with no discrimination.
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Washington
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Navy
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Dpla
Roos Yell
Te Abiny
Stimson
Secretary of the Navy
Knox
Vandenberg
R-Mieh
War Department
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B-Mo
Senate’ War Investigating Committee
Truman
Mercer Jury Is Completed Today
Mercer Pa December 14 selection of four jurors to try 20 year old William A Morell farmhand charged with murder in the slayings of three persons last October was completed shortly before noon today One regular juror and two alternates were placed in the jury box during the morning session eleven had been selected during yesterday's examination of talesmen by defense and Commonwealth attorneys The jury comprises eight men
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William A. Morell
Hav Jini
Talesmen
Commonwealth
Wren Jana Atx
New Athletic Director To Be Appointed In City
Board of Education tentatively approves an incoming instructor to fill the vacancy created by a resignation. The new athletic director will oversee athletics and the health program at the Senior High, with plans to join after the Christmas break. Officials expect formal approval at the January meeting.
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Uhr
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Set Tools
War Office warns of near coal catastrophe in 1943
The Office of War Information reports a severe coal shortage threatens 1943 stockpiles. If replenishment fails by summer, stocks could fall below four months by spring, risking widespread price and distribution issues for consumers.
Reports on City School Conditions and Enrollment
Superintendent Dewey presented an exhaustive report on school conditions and enrollment. He noted that day school enrollment remained well below opening figures, with illness contributing to absences, while bids were requested for supplies amid broader district concerns.
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Wallace
W. Peldt
Wondane
Shomy
Dewey
Committees Named By Wood In School Administration
Wood appoints permanent committees for next term to guide school administration including Administration and Instruction Edinger chair Bays Awe Haight Finances Lewis Feld and Wallace. Teachers Mrs Byres and others. Athletics chaired by Feldt with Edanger and Waighe. Enrollments decline reported in nearby towns. current totals 419 junior high and 397 senior high with many students absent due to colds and five staff missing. Continued in page three.
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Bond of Education
Wood
Ha Bond
Listsietion Edinger
Bays Awe Haight
Finanes
Lewis Charming Haight
Feld
Tam
Detdber
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Dewey
Nate Levins
PTA An Mel
Juniit High
Schoois
Washington to extend policy on aid to Europe amid war
Senate Finance Committee members recessed as they discussed US aid exceeding six billion dollars tied to European recovery. Senator Buller H Nehry pledged to offer independent root reforms while US ships engaged in anti Axis patrols in the Atlantic. A Yugoslav radio report claims fierce partisan battles near the German lines as the war intensifies.
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Washington, Fin
United States
Missing Marine Sergeant Reported Dead in Pacific
Parents of Sergeant Robert Swin, of West Reading, receive word from the Marine Corps that he is presumed dead after being listed missing on a combat operation in the South Pacific. The note says the rating will be reviewed and a determination made on his status. Earlier reports had him missing since November 17 near Bowetown. RIDGWAY ATTORNEY DIES RIDGWAY, PQ, Dec 14 WW Barbour, 60, a practicing attorney in Ridgway since 1886, died of a heart attack at home.
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South Pacific
Robert M. Swi
Alet
Willy Swath
West Warnsith
Weyfort
Bistes Covene
Aban
Bowweinville
Ridgway
Barbour
Vests
Survivor Of Liscome Bay Tells Vividly Of Heroism
Pearl Harbor dispatch with Captain Crommelin recounting the Liscome Bay torpedo attack off Makin Island in mid December. He recalls crew efforts to save shipmates as fire and smoke engulfed the carrier, with flames scorching his body and crew rushing to assist others before the ship sank.
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Liscome Bay
Eugene Burns
Pearl Harbor
U. S. S. Liscome Bay
Makin Island
John G. Cromielin, Jr
Montgomery
Ala
Crormellty
Aylinay Beebe
Helms Pis
Draiser
Mienidh
Wmo
Wemul
Sonia
Norphite
Lin
Rural roads cleared after county snow cleared
Deanna Gets Divorce Los Angeles Dec 14 Actress Dessna Debbit seeks divorce from Vaughn Paul in a rapid 10 minute proceeding. Meanwhile county roads in Garter Hill and nearby routes were opened after heavy Sunday snow with eight plowing crews and additional help to restore access and prevent isolation.
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George Stowe
Garter Hill
Deanna
Los Angeles
Dessna Dibbit
LL Js Vaughn Paul
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