Rommel In Full Rout Deepened By Misurata Drive
Allied forces report Rommel's Afrika Korps driven toward Misurata after a 200 mile advance from Aghella. Montgomery's 8th Army pushed past Sultan as weather slowed ground operations in Tunisia. Axis air attacks hit Bone Philippeville and Beirut while Allied bombers ferried large quantities of ordnance against Axis positions in Africa and the Middle East.
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Erwin Rommel
Morocco
Rommel
Misurata
Axia
Tripoli
Aghella
Bemmard T. Montgomery
Sultan
Tunisia
Kairoen
Pichon
Cub
Gabes
Pichon Les Boy
Tints
Tunisip
Bone
Philippeville
Algeria
Beirut
Lebon
Syria
Mediterranean
Pront-linve
Feli
Axi
Riverte
Tumis Beda
United Nations
Sayko Wins $150 in Civil Suit Over Plant Clash
Erie Alderman Joseph Kuiszewski ruled in favor of Jonny Sayko for $150 after a clash at Aero Supply plant. Sayko sought $200 for smashed glasses and alleged injuries. defendant Prank Grayino faced assault charges but all parties released on bond.
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Joseph Kuiszewski
Erie Today
Jonny Sayko
Grayino
Savko
Erie
iPlaintiff
British bombs strike Munich in second night raid
London dispatch reports British bombers stashed at Munich, birthplace of the Nazi movement, dropping a heavy payload in a second night raid. Losses include 12 British bombers. Berlin acknowledges damage while claiming strong defenses. Additional U S reports note daylight raids on Romilly sur Seine with significant German fighter losses.
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Associated Press
London
Munich
Navi Party
Bomba
Reich
Air Ministry
Sid
Italy
Berlin
Germany
United States
Romilly-SurjSeine
France
U.S
Geman
England
RAF
South Co
Wavell advances deeper into Burma echoing swift gains
Allied reports said General Archibald Wavell’s Indian Army pushed beyond 50 miles into Japanese held Burma. They seized Alethangyaw after an 8 mile advance, 48 miles from Akyab Bay of Bengal. Japanese air raids on Calcutta caused light damage and few casualties.
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Aly Associated Press
Archibald P. Wavell
India
Burma
Alethang- Yow
Ale
thong-Yow
Akyob
Bay of Bengal
Gilentta
Draft war service bill circulated in Washington
AP wires report that Grenville Clark prepared a draft for a national war service bill and circulated it among Washington officials, arguing prompt enactment alone cannot solve manpower issues. Separate dispatches note Manchukuo premier Chang Ching-Hui’s alleged family poisonings and killings, and remarks by Melchior Palyi on shifts in Allied diplomacy and morale.
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Associated Press
Washington
Grenville Clark
New York
Congress
Clark
Chungking
Chang Ching-Hui
Manchukas
High Command
Home Destroyed by Fire Monday in Townville Area
Mrs. Robert Davis reports the home of her sister Mrs. Merle Smith near Townville was destroyed by a fire yesterday afternoon. The Smith family were away at the time and did not save the structure. The origin of the blaze remains undetermined.
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Robert Davis
W. Wayne Street
Merle Smith
Townville
Smith
Meadville
Neighoors
Santa Claus Indiana Embraces Christmas Postal Deluge
Santa Claus Indiana endures the annual flood of Christmas mail with over a million pieces arriving at the post office. Postmaster Oscar Phillips says most letters go to Santa Claus committees for replies, while the town boosts its holiday lore with a Santa Claus Park statue and festive helpers, keeping the season in full swing.
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Assvowien
Atesk
Santa Claus
Ind
Guilana
North Pole
Claus
Alain
Santy
SFM Jave
American Legion
Phillips
Post
Good MY. Claus
Santa Olsis Park
Brother shoots stepbrother in family tragedy near Union City
Edward Wright 11 dies from shotgun wound after Carl Blakeslee, 12 gauge weapon taken from kitchen, shoots him in Granford county home. Mother just delivered daughter December 13, now in Stem Memorial Hospital. Authorities investigate strained family ties. Blakeslee in custody for questioning as the Christmas season nears.
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Edward Wright
Union City Hospital
Stetye
Carl Thoms Bhikewter
Carl Igiestee
Tillotson Corners
Xoutts
Union City
Tom” Blakeslee
Edward
Raymond van Eppa
Granford
Herbert Mook
Meadville
Arthir Crowe
Bilun City
Cosy
Thomas
Blakester
Carl ‘Thomas Blakestee
Joan Wright
Bud Edward
Carl Blakeslee
Stem Memories Hospital
Blakeslee
Carl Thomas
Robert
Cleate
Barbara
Lon
Crowe Puncrit
Charles Torrey
Spartansburg
Blakesles
Mook
Arthur Crowe J
Unlob City
The
Journal Today
Filipino senator Lim found safe in Los Angeles report
General Vicente Lim of the Philippine army, long missing since the fall of Butuan, is reported safe and well in Los Angeles. A Red Cross message to his wife confirmed his status as prisoner of the Japanese and noted his West Point graduation as a historic milestone.
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General Lim
Los Angeles
Sen
Vincente Lim
Philippines Army
Butuan
Red Cross
West Point
Farm House at Britton Run Destroyed by Fire
Fire destroyed a single story farm home atop Will west of Britton Run after smoke was noticed by nearby residents. Five Henderson children and Mrs Henderson escaped with injuries and were hospitalized. The home and furnishings were lost. nearby residents assisted, and the fire department responded from Sparta.
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Britton Run
Hun
Dirken
Coier
Eileen
Amastes
Ne Id
David Henderson
Wll
Jnavansite
Neighby
Sparta Fire Department
Brite Run
Riceville Cartiers
Duirid
Hendervon
Sarfansburs
Abeta
Carty Taguiey
DROP SUBSIDIES AND RAISE CEILINGS ON PRICES
Washington reports the administration abandoned subsidies to curb food costs and favored raising price ceilings. Officials say subsidies across dairy and grain markets would cost hundreds of millions monthly, while price adjustments could reduce overall expenses.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
New York City
Fi Department
Weather shifts as subzero spell nears end
Fragments describe a cold week end with pedestrians braving a sub zero spell. The forecast notes a night change and a sharp morning temperature rise. Hazardous conditions linger as winter continues with risky street conditions.
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Maripg
Lefest
Semcon
Hanns
Devia
Navy Reports New Assaults on Japanese Bases
Washington December 22 The Navy reported heavy bombing by Amphibious craft on Kiska in the Aleutians and raids by Army Flying Fortresses on the Munda airfield in the Solomons. US bombers, escorted by fighters, targeted Kiska shore installations and Bougainville approaches, with hits and explosions observed. One cargo ship damaged near Bougainville. another vessel reported sunk? No full confirmation of results.
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Associated Press
Washington
Japan
Kiska Iskaw
Aleutians
Navy
Torley
Pacific
Munda
Kiska
Boulainville Island
Heavy Toll In Anatolia Quake Slated By Press
A Berlin based press report cites German broadcasts warning of heavy Turkish casualties from a powerful earthquake in Anatolia. The tremor struck around Tokat Niksas and Erba about 260 miles east of Istanbul, destroying homes and triggering fires.
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Berlin
Harlin Radio J
Sands
Dhal
Tokat
Niksas
Erba
Tstanbull
Exba
Brig. Gen. Waldron Seriously Wounded in Pacific Action
Brigadier General Albert W. Waldron aged 50 has been seriously wounded in the southwest Pacific, the War Department announced. He is the second general wounded recently after Brigadier General Hanford MacNider was injured by splinters from a hand grenade during a night patrol. Waldron’s home is listed as Rockville Centre, New York.
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Py Asouentey
Washington
Albert W. Waldron
Southwest Pacific
War Department
Waldron
Boat Area
Hanford MacNider
Rockvile Center
New Yorke
Final adoption of 43 tax rate slated Dec 30
City officials wind down the year with final adoption of the 1843 tax levy set at 14 mills abating as part of the budget of 98 065 02 for the coming year. Streets Director Baynes gains power to requisition a heavy truck for road work and safety chief Waterhouse handles neighborhood smoke complaints near the Bairymen’s League plant.
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Cornelt aBill Bonyens
Muindaiyin
Huntamy
Treaurer
Welter H. Starr
Merening Fey
Ta Fe Board
L. Baynes
Ueki
W. W. Waterhorse
Bairymen's League Cooperative Association
Rach Mall
Halt Issuance Of Band Cbooks And Gasoline Guides
Government halts issuance of band Cbooks and related gasoline vouchers across eastern states as Office of Price Administration aligns mileage tables with coupon values. East coast values rose over the weekend while a key official signals no immediate easing of fuel restrictions despite military demands. Byrnes plans further talks with Tekes and other officials on transportation needs tomorrow.
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Officent Price Administration
Trom
Jamey F Byrnes
Byrnes
Tekes
Winter Opens Officially Today With Rising Mercury
Winter begins amid rising temperatures and forecast storms across Pennsylvania. Reports note prior severe cold that caused deaths and record lows, while Philadelphia and other areas saw temperatures rebound from subzero readings. Forecasts suggest continued warming with possible snow or freezing rain.
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Philadelphia
Edné
Germans Rush Reserves in Red Assault Near Rostov
Soviet dispatches report a large Soviet push across the Don region reaching within about 120 miles of Rostov as Red Army guards drive the enemy from a large populated place. Soviet engineers remove mines before Millerovo, while fighting remains intense near the Don and Volga junctions.
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Associated Press
Russia
Don Steppes
Rostau
Jeap
Adolf Hivers
Emule Cau
Ian Damoalen
Don
Mileroyo
Frostov Gerenfield
Rostov
Circasus
Stalingrad
Red Army
Millerovo
Yutushla
Dory
Don+Volen-Stalimiegrad
Commandos Raid On Bizerte Report From London Telegraph
Reuters reports British commando raid on Bizerte Tunisia reached within five miles of the town before seas hindered progress. Losses were light as landing met opposition. an officer said the force returned after advancing through seven and a half miles of enemy country. A Telegraph claim of American participation was not confirmed.
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London
Tunisia
Wiftin
Bizerts
Reuters
Kenmisth A. N. Anderson
London ‘Telegraph
Tabarkse
Bizerne
Tabarka
Grant stay to three condemned for treason
A three man stay of execution was granted today in Chicago for Herbert Hana Hip a Nazi saboteur condemned for treason. Det 4-An report notes the stay halts the death sentence for three individuals while appeals proceed.
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Grant
Associated Prem
Chicago
Herbert Hana Hip
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