Soviet Forces Press Toward Budapest in Danube Bend
Russian troops push deeper into southern Slovakia and threaten to seal Budapest from the west. Second Ukraine Army advances to the east of Lesnoe and seizes the Rimaszombul area on the Kassa-Lesone highway, opening a corridor toward Matra and Vienna amid German fear of a Danube bend invasion.
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Moscow
Slovakia
Budapest
Uni
Rodion
Mulitovsky
Ukraine
Amites
Lesnoe
Rimaszombat
Velief
Danube
Lake Eslatoh
Second Ukraine
Suekesfehervar
Antstriaa
Berlin
Fire hits St. Galice parochial school in Pittsburgh
A seven hour blaze in subfreezing weather damaged the 41 year old St. Galice parochial school in Knoxville and an adjacent home. Damage was estimated at 125000 dollars. No injuries were reported.
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Associated Eres
Pittsburgh
Knoxville
St. Galice
William H. Davis
World War II Front News Roundup From Multiple Cities
Bulletin dispatches report Japanese withdrawals in northwest Burma near Mandalay and heavy fighting at Hochih in Kwangsi. In Paris the French Russian 20 year alliance is sent to the cabinet for ratification after broad approval by the assembly. Italian fronts near Bologna see Canadian troops press toward the Senio river and Bagnacavallo with stiff German resistance.
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Paris
Consultative Assembly
Chungking
Hochih
Kwangsi Province
German Winter Drive Threatens American War Production
The wartime forecast from Washington notes a grim European offensive raising fears for U S production. War Production Board officials warn civilian output may face tight controls and worker shortages as casualties rise and rearming of forces becomes essential. General Hodges and WPB officials discuss potential full re equipment needs and strategic shifts.
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Associated Press
Washington
A. King
West Sear
Courtney Hodges
First Army
Krug
Samuel W. Anderson
WPB
Europe
Whisky Rationing Hinges on State Supply
Harrisburg reports whisky rationing will continue in Pennsylvania as the Liquor Control Board seeks to meet demand for certain brands. Chairman Frederick J. Gelder said rationing depends on available supplies with customers currently limited to a fifth of a gallon every two weeks. Freight derailment blocks lines as 80 cars derail near Philadelphia heading to New York.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Mau
Speeific
Frederick J. Gelder
Lighor Control Board
Henvilve
Teading Barbosa
Philadelphia
New York
Allied Superfortresses raid Honshu industrial targets in Japan
American B 29 bombers pressed a second five day strike on Honshu hitting major war production cities including Tokyo Yokohama Nagoya Kobe Kyoto and Osaka. Reuters reports Nagoya as the main target with details limited by the War Department.
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Rey
Pea
Washington
Japan
Honshu
Pakr
Hansell
War Bomber Command
Sdipan
War Department
Théay
Nasoy
Omura
Hankow
China
Imperial Forces Operatiig
Russia to Meet Allied Demands on East Front
Soviet Russia promised to deploy about three Army groups to the eastern front as part of a broader Allied push. The plan may expand to six Army groups and could threaten a path from Poland into Germany. US and UK sources note the offensive start was reported by Soviet authorities in Washington. Farther north Soviet forces advance and reform in Baltic and northern areas while a separate drive targets Budapest and Vienna as Moscow reportedly signals a western invasion plan.
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Washington
Russia
Red Army
Germany
Red Army High Command
United States
Britain
Balkans
Baltic
Leutherad
Biter
Budapest
Terlin
Moscow
Pincers Collapse as Japanese Pressed on Leyte Front
General MacArthur reports American forces closing in on Japanese units in northwest Leyte as the 10th and 24th Army Corps push along the Ormoc corridor. Mindoro base lies under a hundred miles from Manila while planes down 11 of 29 raiders in a single day. A 6 000 ton Japanese freighter was bombed and set afire off the northwest coast.
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Associated Prena
MacArthur
Philippines
Leyte
Mindoro
Manila
Ormoc
10Th
24Th Army Corps
Palompon
Sip Tionun
School Board Probes Cafeteria Case Amid Resignation
The Board of Education weighs action after Miss Bonella Gordon resigns as head of Home Economics and cafeteria director. Director Edinger led talks with Gordon and Mrs Merlit Hunt, with no public results yet. A formal report to the board is expected after a January 8 meeting. potential federal subsidy involvement remains unclear.
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Mer
Hunt
Noy
Miss Gordon
Edinger
Trench Feet Plague Front Line Troops
A wartime report from Washington notes trench feet are afflicting front line troops. Representative Fenton says swelling and pain in the feet arise from poor circulation and extended exposure, stressing the issue is not merely a sports injury.
Trolley Crash Injures 25 in Lawrenceville District
Twenty five people were injured when two streetcars collided head on in the Lawrenceville district. Charles Moore of Breckglew was reported seriously injured with a brain concussion and taken to St. Francis Hospital. Most victims were released after brief treatment. The crash is the latest in a history of trolley accidents dating to November 1944.
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Associated Press
Em Saber
Lawrenceville
Malerminn
Charles Moore
Brechglew
St. Francis Hospital
Mst
Perssons
Shamburg Now Serving in Eighth Air Force Bomb Group
Lieut. Charles A. Shamburg of Corry Pennsylvania has joined the 47th Bomb Group based in England to fly as a bombardier on a B-2 Liberator. His crew and group have logged over 135 combat missions, with the unit part of the Second Bombardment Division under Major General Kepner. He previously supervised payroll at Aero Supply in Corry before enlisting on June 1, 1943.
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AAP
Charles A. Shamburg
Irs
Joseph C. Shamburg
England
Corry
Albert J. Shower
Madison
Wis
Shamburg
Germany
Europe
Eighth Air Force
William E. Kepner
Lieut
Aero. Supply Manufacturing Co
Ihe
Army
Btle
Lignt
Shambure
Corry High School
Temple University
Plea to Study Move for Increased Salaries
Harrisburg December 2 a study proposal to raise teacher salaries permanently to attract public school teaching as a career will be presented at the Pennsylvania State Association annual convention December 27 28. Association Secretary H E Gayman said the teaching profession is very important and that teacher wages lag behind industrial wages relative to living costs.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania State Vanendon Association
H. E. Gayman
Industria
Temperature plunges as winter solstice starts cold spell grips state
The first day of winter brings record lows across Pennsylvania with official readings from 22 to 10 degrees below zero. Reports show significant drops after early morning hours, while snow flurries and high winds affect many counties and road crews battle onward.
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Fred Kinley
State
Perera
Howard End Company
Mercury Instruments
Ollie
Iitel
Pennsylvania
Kln
Weeiher Birenu
Zeta
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Somerset County
State Highway Department
Erie County
Sullivan County
Cambria
Crawford
Mercer
Venango
Warren Ghoul
City Exceeds Bond Quota by 567 785 in Net Report
A municipal report shows the city surpassing its bond quota by 567 785. The document references the War Binance Committee and the Golden Rule Club, noting adjustments and inclusions from January 1. The net figure reflects sales growth and revised credits affecting the city’s financial standing.
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Emrimayn Ynureygn
Binance Cormimniliee Hikepany
Wohl
Roof Collapse at Pine Property Warehouse After Snow
Snow caused the Pine Property warehouse on Fist Avenue to collapse overnight. The wooden roof over the eastern half gave way, burying stock and supplies from the Raymond Mfg Co. in rubble. Salvage and removal challenges loom as repairs and rebuilding will be extensive before reuse.
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Fist. Avenue
Mir
H Heath
Raymond Mfg. Co
Canton
Raymond Company
Riymond
Tate
Raymond
Chicago’s New Heavy Cruiser Commissioned in Philadelphia
The heavy cruiser Chicago, funded by war bonds, will be commissioned at the Philadelphia Navy Yard on December 28. Built as a successor to the sunk ship off Guadalcanal, the vessel will include 18 survivors from the prior Chicago among its crew.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Chicago Cliens
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Iw Fourth Naval District
Guadalcanal
V weapons fear and morale among United States troops
American Ninth Army troops face V1 and V2 bombardment as winter limits Allied actions. Soldiers discuss retaliating with flying bombs and the broader aim to choke Germany into surrender. The offensive pushes ground forces closer to German positions while winter slows Allied momentum.
Fresh Allied Push Stifles German Breakout Near Luxembourg
Dec 22 report says the German main thrust into Belgium was blunted and Eisenhower urged faster Allied action. Allies halted breakthrough near Luxembourg as German counterblows in the Bulge faced stubborn resistance, with heavy tank battles and snowbound marches across the front.
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Associated Press
Paris
Belgium
Eisenhower
Earl von Rund
Hain
Deckering
von Ruhdstedt
Summer Tiric
Guxembayre
Third Army
Thionville
Wedlee
Marsal
Rundstedt
Ratinns
Genort
Voltumo
Italy
Moselle
France
Bulge
von Rundstedt
Butler Maw Sought in Murder Case After Cleveland Slaying
Police in Lansdowne Delaware County pursue a jilted suitor described as a red-haired man seen within blocks of Mrs. Loretta Cleveland's apartment after her death from asphyxiation. District Attorney C William Eratt confirms the suspect’s description and ongoing questioning in the case.
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Associated Pres
Lansdowne
Dec
Loretta Gleveluti
Questiooning
Delaware County
C. William Eratt
Cleveland
Abe Tee
Polles
Clarence Bailir
Bile Kit Thiersh
Mausfelin
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