Russians Press New Drive Open Routes to Vienna
The Associated Press reports a Soviet offensive into western Slovakia near Ipolysag to break roads to Vienna. Red troops bridged the Ipoly river frontier, threatened Budapest from the west, and pushed along a 125 mile front. Berlin noted heavier attacks in southern Poland and speculated a broader winter offensive may target Krakow.
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Associated Press
London
Dac
Slevakis
Toolysig Lgw
Wtderpiny
Vienna
Far East
Toolysig
Budapest
Bratislava
Red Army
Ipoly
Hungary
Ipolysae
Berlin
Debion-Tarnow
Poland
Slovakia
Krakow
Erie Industrialist Dies Suddenly
Erie Pa December 16 Roger Wolcott Griswold 85 president of Griswold Manufacturing died suddenly at his home west of Erie. He was a graduate of the Blackledge Preparatory School in Connecticut and Sheffield School at Osie. Survived by three sons in the U S armed services. The company was founded by his father Matthew Griswold.
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Erin
Roger Wolcott Griswold
Griswold Manufacturing Company
Hotse
Erie
Blackee Preparatory School
Connecticut
Sheffield School
Osie
New York
Eriend
U. S. Armed Services
Griswold
Matthew, Griswold
Vandenberg Urges Plain Speaking on Russia Britain
Senator Vandenberg called for blunt talking with Russia and Britain as Roosevelt Stalin and Churchill planned a 1945 meeting. He warned the United States should not be a silent partner in postwar Polish questions without Washington consultation. Italian sentenced in Rome for fascist militia crimes to years and three on the improiment.
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Washington
Wahdelberg
Mpitin
United
Moscow
London
Rome
Altius Teruzi
Uccupiter Taly
Rentia
Civil Strife in Greer and World War II Updates
Bulletin reports a potential peace end to Greer’s civil strife amid rain in the capital. In Washington Roosevelt nominates six State Department officials but faces Senate delays. London notes Allied air raids on southwest Germany and Italy, with attacks near Munich and toward Czechoslovakia. British Polish forces advance near Faenza, Celle, and the Bologna–Rimini line as German warnings persist.
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Washington
Roosevelt
State Department
Senate
London
Hee
Italy
Britain
Germany
Rele
Alexander M. Patehi
Palatinate
Maly
Munich
Czechoslovakia
Stores Ready for Final Week Holiday Trade
Corry's retail stores plan extended evening hours next week for the final week of holiday trading. Tod stores close Wednesday afternoon but stay open the last three days until 7 p.m. Merchants report strong sales despite storm disruptions and shipments delayed, with traffic gradually clearing and volumes near record levels in parts of the city.
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Corry
Tod
Warren Officer Wins 3rd Air Medal Cluster
First Lt. Albert L. Thiola of Warren Pennsylvania, a 22-year-old Flying Fortress navigator with 27 daylight high altitude missions over German targets, was awarded his third air medal cluster for meritorious achievement. The veteran welder from Struthers Wells guided his aircraft to Cologne on several missions, marking his notable service in the European theater.
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England
Albert L. Thiola
Warren
Struthers-Wells
Ab Warreh
Lucia
Cologne
Germany
Ehipd
Heavy fighting reported in bavarian area and west bank
Berlin radio reports U S First Army attacks along the river at Duren while fighting rages from Vossenack to Monschau. Paris says Siegfried Line guns and a Nazi division strike against four Seventh Army columns near the Rhine as crossings near Lauterbourg press the Reich edge and Mannheim and Ludwigshafen are threatened.
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Associated Press
London
Berlin
U. S. First Army
Réer
Duren
Vossenack
Monschau
Transocean
Paris
Siegfried Line
Seventh Army
Germany
Rhine
Palatinate
West Wall
Alexander M. Pateh
79Th
Reich
Lauterbourg
Mannheim
Luswigshafen
45Th
Wissembourg
Alsace
Paich
Mann
Fireman Killed In School Blaze In Homestead
In Homestead an early Santa blaze at the Charles M Schwab Vocational High School injured three firemen. William Housher, 38, died from a fractured skull after being trapped under a collapsing roof. Fire Captain Herman Samuels and junior hoseman Howard Trautman sustained injuries. origin of the fire was unknown. Loss estimate not fixed, with rough figure around 200. School operations to resume January 2 after holidays.
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Homestead
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Charles M. Schwab
Homestead Hospital
William Housher
Homestead Fire Department
Herman Samuels
Howard Trautman
Munhall
Oriain
Port. Eceles
Wintersteen
Army Reveals Huge Smuggling Operations Over Hump Airline
U S Army investigators report an international smuggling syndicate used the famous Hump air route into China to move contraband. The probe, aided by British Chinese and Taiwanese officials, claims the operation involved American servicemen and civilians, with profits estimated at about 4.19 million, and says many cases have been closed with the syndicate largely wiped out.
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Frank L. Martin
New Delhi
Enlire
China
Wayue
Army
Saith
Senes
Corry Industry Heads Toward 25th Anniversary
Corry Jamestown Corp marks a quarter century of operation at the Corry plant begun by Hillstrom and Ander son from Jamestown. War work continues as a new line of high grade office furniture readies for production. Ceremonies expected mid January with an elaborate reception and gold service pins for longtime employees.
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Corry - Jamestown Corp
Corry
Corry-Javiestown Manufacturie Corporation
Calis
Lund
Corry, Metal Furniture Co
Davi A. Histrom
Nevile
Charles Andersom
Jamestown
Carty
Hillstrom
Uel
Aero Depts To Work Sunday In War Plan
Several Aero Supply plants will operate an extra Sunday shift to make up for production lost earlier in the week. Though a six day week was planned, severe travel disruption caused large absences, with as many as 300 workers missing on one day. Tomorrow’s Sunday work affects departments with the heaviest orders and greatest post____ storm losses. Attendance since Thursday has been normal. No change to the overall schedule is planned.
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Aero Supply Mig. Co
Ual
Sunndays
Kiwanis Club Day Yields $5 568.75
Kiwanis Club Day reports a total of 5 568.75 in proceeds for today. The record notes a city grand total of 1 817 382.50. The Wis Lodge is listed to receive an addit for sales of today with a deportment planned Monday.
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Kiwanis Club
Bala Tebofdeh
Corry Kiwanis Club
Wis Lodge
Civilian Production Frozen by WPB Order
The War Production Board orders all civilian production frozen at present levels to prioritize vital war needs. Leeway exists via two mechanisms allowing limited expansion if essential requirements are met, with the aim to ease home-front hardship while keeping defense output on track.
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WPB
Associated Press
Washington
WPR
Iicrense
Aiarler
Relx Eexisting
Iwerensedt
Samuel Anderson
WPE
Office of Civitan
Finland Debt Payment Offer Blocked by U.S. Treasury
Washington reports Finland sought to pay a scheduled debt installment using frozen funds, but the U.S. Treasury balked. The State Department appeared willing to accept the payment, yet Finland remains officially enemy territory, keeping the two nations on speaking terms only in strained terms.
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Washington
Builders Warn Of Storm Loss And Snow Threats
Builders urge city property owners to remove heavy snow from flat roofs skylights and overhanging terraces to prevent damage. A sudden thaw rain could worsen conditions with blocked drains and sidewalks. The Streets Department faces labor and equipment shortages hampering snow and drain clearing.
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Lany
New Parking Bill Ready to Be Presented
City officials announced a revised parking enforcement plan to be introduced as an amendment to the existing ordinance. The bill sets a $1 forfeit for violations, with a $52 penalty for nonpayment by mail notice, plus a $1 fee to the magistrate. nonpayment may lead to prosecution and a further $10 city fee plus costs.
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Cornell
Polly
Gordon
City Bollevtor Sect
Piani- Ae
A&P Chain Seeks New Location in City
The A P Chain is seeking a new site here with representatives outlining a long term lease. The proposed building at the corner of Washington and Nash streets may house a modern retail furniture establishment after renovations. The Helen Shoppe will move to the Alexander block as planned amid ongoing extensive improvements.
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Pinners Heyy
Gill
Enenee
Washington
Nash
C.F. Fri
Cation Kern
Masonie Fubertiies Haveeen
Owney
Helen Shoppe
Alexander
Draft rules to step up selective service calls after February
Washington reports that Selective Service expects more men in the 28-37 age group to be inducted after February 1 as local boards reclassify to meet production demands. Authorities urge boards to fill armed forces calls by reclassifying older men as needed. In Harrisburg, the polio tally for Pennsylvania reached 1448 with one new case in Butler and none in Perry counties.
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Washington
Selective Service
Harrisburg
Draft Boards Alert Against Evaders Who Commit Petty Crime
Pennsylvania Selective Service warns local draft boards to alert authorities about registrants who evade service through minor crimes. If a misdemeanor or charge is found, report to the government appeal agent for investigation to determine if evasion occurred. The policy aims to curb draft avoidance amid national service concerns.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Geri
Ownen
Necieres
Locus
Tie
Worneyr
Washington
Work Fm
Ashi Aay
Carrier Planes Account for 300 Enemy Aircraft
Bold stroke near Manila opens sea approaches to China where three strong beachheads are established. New rocket firing planes are deployed as carrier air groups engage enemy aircraft.
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Manila
China
Tokyo Radio Reports Violent Sea Air Battle Raging
News dispatch from the Associated Press describes a massive American warship convoy moving through the central Philippines as carrier planes claim to have downed over 400 Japanese aircraft. MacArthur warns of intensified operations to secure Leyte and advance toward Mindanao while guerrilla actions seize several ports and airfields.
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Asseiatea Pres
Douglas MacArthur
Philippines
Carter
Tinloekinis
China
Leyte
Gane
Tokyo
Shio
Torlay
Isoulhure Mingora
Sixth Army
Willer Krueger
John & McCain
Luzon
Mila
Doubt Sufficient House Strength to Block Veto
Washington dispatch reports social security payroll tax legislation facing a tough vote as Senate backed by two thirds seeks to override a veto. House members begin Christmas holidays with mood uncertain about the measure’s fate and its chances in the House.
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Poe
Washington
House
Senate
Nyse
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