Bolivia Junta Maintains Alignment With Allies After Coup
Bolivia’s nationalist junta, which toppled General Penaranda, pledges to honor United Nations obligations and the Atlantic Charter. Troops guard tin mines supplying U.S. and British war needs while negotiators suspend new five year contracts. exiled leaders Penaranda and his brother are to be escorted to Chile. reports say violence accompanied the coup and aircraft were used to aid the revolution.
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United States
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Victor Paz Esjensoro
Vie Coup
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Alberto Villa Hew
Berath
Santiago
Chile
Washington
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Bally Ru
United States Metal Reserve Company
Jos Tamayo
Loretsa
Foreion Diplomatic Corps
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Perinyanda
Eliseo Penaranda
Ariti
Lima
Peru
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Local Firm Pays Christmas Bonus in 1943
Corry Jamestown Manufacturing Company distributed its annual Christmas bonus to all employees, nearly double the 1942 total. Bonuses were graduated by length of service, with longer service earning a full week's wages including overtime. those employed for under a year received smaller amounts.
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Corry-Jamestown Mfg, Co
Corry
Corry-Jamestown Mig
Alp Marauders Bombarded Northern France for Second Day
AP dispatches report Alp Marauders escorted by allied fighters bombed military objectives in northern France for a second straight day. Headquarters announced the afternoon update as the war continues.
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Associated Press
London
Alp
France
Army
Corry Liquor Store Sees Record Saturday Registrations
Corry liquor store reports 189 people registered on Saturday the largest single day total in its history. Manager Panitake says permanent ration plans likely to be announced soon with quotas based on current registrations. Inventory, staffing cuts, and December buying drive a high week ahead as dates set by the State Liquor Control Board loom.
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William J. Panitake
Satrdiy
Nso
Panitake
State Liquor Control Board
GOP favors Duff as Senate candidate
Harrisburg report says Republican leaders back Attorney General James H. Duff for the U.S. Senate next year. State Chair M. Harvey Taylor said Duff leads a field of contenders, though no final decision has been made. Duff said he has no ambitions but would consider if asked. Officials indicate sentiment from county chairs supports a candidate like Duff.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
James H. Duff
U. S. Senate
Duff
M. Harvey Taylor
GOP
Martin
Evacuation Underway on Bougainville as Allies Press
Allied land and air attacks force Japanese retreat in Bougainville and New Guinea. Chiang Kai-Shek’s forces advance on forward bases in China while Australian troops rout near Masawang River. American forces push five miles inland from Empress Augusta Bay as Bougainville sees a strategic ridge seizure. Reconnaissance suggests Japanese evacuation of southern Bougainville. Arawe beachhead holds.
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Rice Bowl
Associated Press
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Aemy
New Britain
China
Chiang Kai-Shek
Lake Tigting
Yangtze River
Huoly Peninsula
Masawang Rivey
Ten Guinea
Finschhafen
Solomons
Empress Augusta Bay
Bougainville Island
Torokina
U. 8
Sixth Army
Arawe
New
Record Goal for Red Cross in 44 Drive Corry Chapter Sets March Signups
The Corry chapter of the American Red Cross plans a 1944 War Fund drive in March led by Colin Bracken as chair. Executive chairman Richard Rosbacher says a higher quota than last year’s 9,500 will be sought, with centers around the city to collect donations and subscriptions. Supplies are ordered and preparations begin by January 1 as local members expect increased need among pre Pearl Harbor families.
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American Red Cross
War! Fund
Richard Rossbacher
Colin Bracken
National Chaimen Norman
Davis
Washington
Red Cross
Arrest Five Frenchmen For Treason
ALGIERS Dec 21 The French National Committee says warrants were issued for Pierre-Etienne Pladin former French premier and foreign minister the Vichy cabinet and four other prominent Frenchmen. The five include Marcel Peyrouton former governor general of Algeria Pierre Boisein former governor of French West Africa Tixier de Vignancourt former French deputy and Andre Albert former French deputy. Some were not in custody. Pladin had been under surveillance pending investigation for suspected collaboration with Vichy. Peyrouton faced charges over pro pro ally suppression of Gaullist underground groups. Biesson's charges concern his refusal to turn Dakar over to a British de Gaullist force in Sept 1940.
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Associated Press
Algiers
French National Committee
Pierre-Etienne Pladin
Vichy
Piandin
Peyrouton
Grade Gaulle
Biesson
Dakar
Mail Reaches Record Peak at Post Office
The final week of Christmas mailing brought a record 31 000 pieces registered and dispatched in one day at the post office. Postmaster Sullivan said staff worked until 4 AM, clearing and sending out all mail. High school students aided by filling gaps as carrier demand rose.
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Sullivan
Train 581 Delayed by Freight Engine Breakdown Near Ridgway
The 381 Philadelphia train arrived an hour and fifteen minutes late this morning. It was due at 8:20 a.m. but was held up after a freight train preceding it suffered an engine breakdown near Ridgway, delaying passengers until repairs were completed.
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Philadelphia
Mm Corry
Ridgway
City council tightens bike rules and budget items
The second meeting discussed amended bicycle and lighting requirements for city bikes, approving horns and lights even as pedestrians and vehicles share crossings. Budget talks followed, debating pay for city workers, vacation pay policies, and council approval processes for contracts and spending.
Absent Students Mark City Schools Close For Holidays
Reports from multiple schools show hundreds absent as the district heads into Christmas vacation. Junior High lists seven absent, Senior High limited attendance, and Concord reports 371 absentees. Officials expect improved health and return to classes on January 3 after holidays.
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Renon
Ralph Dewey
Concord
Seool
Nolleuy
Roosevelt Promises No Railroad Tie-Up in Address
President Roosevelt said there will be no railway strike and urged wage discussions toward a fair settlement. He indicated a plan to potentially adjust overtime pay for railway workers, aiming to avoid disruption while Congress weighs wage demands and labor talks continue among the five major carriers and union representatives.
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Associated Press
Washington
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Corry Boy On Ship That Took FDR To Allied Conference
A fragmentary account recalls Corry Blount, son of Mand Mes, aboard a vessel that carried President Roosevelt to an Allied conference. It mentions crossing the Equator, “shellbacks,” and notes about Norfolk, Brazil, and a destroyer link in Florida, with family references and wartime travel details.
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Fdr
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Roosevelt
Telm
Oitivy
Calroutuni
Miri
Blount
Syfe Guvival
Norfolk
Vic Young
Une
Equator
Chile
AL Gas
Dakar
Babli
Brazil
Suive Sin AbeyWesident
Phe Lak
Seaman Blocht
Kseuyt Seloal
Floridy
Murder over missing hit and run causes Pittsburgh shock
Peter Kowalski a 9 year old Insprector for Crucible Steel Company was found dead near Bigelow Boulevard after an alleged attempt to show a roll of bills to his wife and daughter and visit his mother. Police described the death as from shock and hemorrhage due to stab or blow injuries. Kowalski’s wife Mary Kowalski identified the body at the morgue. The investigation follows a prior claim of a “hit and let up” while discussing a lottery.
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Ty Assor
Pittsburgh
Peter Kowalski
Rence J. Malorey
Mary’ Kowalsk
Sisthy
Kowalski
Andylopey
Racket Ends In Pittsburgh Worker Racket Ends In Pittsburgh
Police traced a crime sequence to a local club after a collision near the district, around 2:30 a.m. Monday. A car was towed after being abandoned following the crash, with no occupant found. Detectives followed leads to the club and another area, noting intermittent sightings and failed attempts to locate witnesses.
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Carthway
Stony Poweral Sens
Caen
Kewaleki
Seus
Gaidie Eivergd
Ana Toft
Allies Pound Sofia and Other Nazi Targets
Allied air forces hammered Sofia and other Nazi targets in a vast assault. The Fifth Army advanced toward Rome while British bombers attacked German cities including Frankfurt and Bremen, with heavy losses reported on both sides amid ongoing daylight raids across German lines.
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Fifth Army
Spinuccio
Romedy
Frankfurt
Rhinéland
Mannnetni
Ludwigena Fon Suvikye
Ome
Gultier Chresston
Bosin
Ir Mit
Tim Alline
Ure Wehoug
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Akon
Billi
Cologne
Ginny
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Rome
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Polotsk
Vitebsk
Icherson
Russia
Berlin
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Frank J. Fletcher
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Stockholm
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Toda
Corry Liquor Store
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Wii Rouse
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Tie Couell
Kinley
Tadder
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Conselliant Kelley
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