German Rocket Gun Target Believed by Raids
Allied air forces intensified attacks along the France coast and northern France aiming at rocket gun sites. RAF heavy bombers struck the Puys de Galais area and northern France while operations against Berlin and northwest Germany continued with no reported losses. Mines were laid in enemy waters as Allied planes hammered Nazi fortifications and coastal defenses. Continued actions are noted with ongoing four day offensive and heavy bomber missions.
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Associated Pre
London
France
HAP
Berlin
RAF
Pryjaer
Perms
Puy de Galaid
Nobesa
Germany
Air Ministry
Monten
Lovee Wn
Yale
Duane Entail Toy BR Suv
Bazsantan
Belond Ie Uealeiait
Ils Baylin
Norge AU
AUIY
Uli Zinlchin
Wate Muse
Miley Soa
Violassist
Sinethyvest Nf
Gomel
Whory Gel
Pxterins
Bagramtays Vgterins
Gorodok
Lake Town
Viebsk
Russias
Cmanfiead Eiany
Germars
Philadelphia Airport Closure Amid War Demands
Philadelphia’s Muntelpil Airport was closed to traffic by Civil Aeronautics Board order citing military necessity and public safety. Commercial landings halted as the Northeast Airport prepares to open next spring, with officials citing secrecy and wartime airfield use nearby for military purposes.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Muntelpil
Civil Aeronautics
CAB
Navy
Soviet Labor debate on unity at home and abroad
Moscow bulletin discusses Tahne’s role and the “War and the Working class” in the United States. It critiques labor leaders and seeks unity amid fascist sectarianism while stressing international solidarity. Roosevelt signed social security tax legislation set to take effect January 1. He and Marshall conferred with Leahy in the White House. A Madeira landing by British forces is reported west of Morocco.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Tahne
United States
Iie
Drhn Lewis Wis
Washington
Hec
Roosevelt
George C. Marshall
Army
Cairo
Teheran
Australia
Solomons
Hawaii
William D. Leahy
Marshall
London
Der
Madeiras
Atlantic
Morocco
Bertin Fadia
Post Office Reports Holiday Mail Surge Ebbing Now
Postmaster James Sullivan notes the Christmas mail volume is easing with under two days left for last minute sending. The total from December 14 to 23 reached about 150000 pieces, including many registered and special delivery items, as staff begin to catch up. Sullivan expects this season to surpass last year's 53000 pieces and anticipates continued high activity before the rush ends.
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James Sullivan
Theoming
Sullivan
Imaster Sullivan
Corry Stores Report Huge Sales Volume This Season
Corry merchants report a surge in Christmas sales with increases of 10 to 20 percent and some stores hitting 70 percent gains on standout items. Shoppers flocked to high books and children’s reading materials as Saturday and Monday proved the heaviest selling days. Local firms note service and overseas orders did not dampen in-store crowds and expect sales to exceed prior peaks.
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Corry
Mur
Shouwle
Jocal
Disclosure of New Super Bomber From Sparkman
Rep Sparkman of Alabama disclosed today after a 10 000 mile tour of aviation plots and Army Air Force bases that a new bomber is in development It will surprise and hurt the enemy and go into large scale production He said details could be shared since the Army had not announced the project publicly It is expected to see extensive use in the Pacific theater due to its long range.
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Washington
Sparkman D-Ala
House
Military Aviation
Sparkman
Army
Pacific Theater
West Ridge plans helicopter service after war
Harrisburg December report states FPX Bowman of Erie seeks PUC authorization to operate helicopters to transport passengers mail and property in the Lake Erie region. The West Ridge system tied to West Ridge Transportation Co and Buffalo and Erie Coach Corp would run routes from Buffalo to Erie Kane James Town Olean Dun Kirk Warren and Pittsburgh with hubs at Erie Meadville and Ashtabula and connect to intermediate points.
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Associated Eros
Harrisburg
Fp.x. Bowman
Erie
Lake Erie
Public Unility Commission
Ste Erie
Bowmen
West Ridge Transportation Compane
Buffalo and Erie Coach Corporation
West Ridge System
Pennsylvania
New York
Ohio
Heliconters
Conjuncon
Wiftalo
Pittsburgh
Ashtabua
Buffalo
Kane
Bredford
Jamestown
Westfield
Olean
N. Y
Dunkirk
Warren
Buffelo
Oil City
Franklin
Butler
Meadville
Greenville
Sharon
Farrell
New Castte
Ellwood City
Ashtabula
Corry
Erle
Tinusville
Olt City
Tremendous Casualties Warned For Next 90 Days
An off the record briefing by a unnamed official warns that American war losses in the next three months could triple, lifting total casualties from about 122,000 to a far higher figure. The adviser emphasized uncertainty and caution, with officials attempting to downplay the warning.
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Assacraed Press
Washington
Pilvy Lovg
United States
First Avenue Merchants Honor New Year Baby at Corry Hospital
On The Avenue merchants announce a New Year celebration for the first baby born at Corry Hospital. The lucky child, born in 1944, will receive gifts from ten participating merchants as part of the longstanding local tradition.
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Corry’ Hospital
Avenue
Allied Planes Provide Action in Pacific War
Allied warplanes sustain offensive in the Pacific with strikes in the Arawe area of New Britain and Bougainville. US fighters claim 18 Japanese aircraft shot down while Liberators hit railroad yards in Thailand and Mitchells bomb bases near Tungting Lake. Avawe ground forces consolidate an eight day foothold as medium and heavy units attack Cape Gloucester airfields and supply dumps.
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Associated Press
Pacific
China
Solomons
Mieu
S. Sixth Army
Arawe
New Britain
America
Bougainville Island
Fidel Tojo
Chimnewai
Thailand
Bima
Burma
Tungting Lake
Avawe
Cape Gloucester
New Cold Wave Sets Pittsburgh All Time Low
A westward cold wave pushed Pittsburgh temperatures to 6 degrees, an all time low for December 24. The Weather Bureau cited 1878’s 10 degrees as the previous December 23 record and noted the season’s low of 4 degrees on December 13. Kane reported 14 below zero, and Warren showed readings around 4 to 2, with an unofficial 16 below at Makrisan Rum in Warren County.
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Pittsburgh
Weather Bureau
Kane
U. S
Warren
Makrisan Rum
Warren County
Woman Army Corps member killed near Fort Belvoir
Lillian Wall of Girardville Pa, a member of the Woman's Army Corps, was struck by a truck and killed Tuesday near Fort Belvoir authorities said. The incident was reported today as the investigation continues.
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WAC
PT. Belvoir
Pyt Lillian Wall
Woman’s Army Corps
Girardyllie
Ft. Belvoir
14 Draftees Leave for the Army on 28th
A group of 14 registrants from the Union City draft board area will leave for the Army on Tuesday December 28. The list includes Harvey A. Dolms and William Gh Swi from Union City and Merle G. Hivehisan of Edinboro among others. Three registrants left yesterday for active service with the Mainnine Corps, including George W. Davis of Corry and Alvin E. Shafer of Edinboro. A prior group inducted December 7 has already entered service with the Navy.
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Union City
Amy
Harvey A. Dolms
Peniy H .Wood
Edinbosa
Atfred B. Asker
Coys
David
Manney
BOD
Grimbridge Springs
Turre J. Kamppi
Cruz G
Ettvlinger
William Gh
Swi
J. Sorry
John F. Docky
Robert J. Zimmer
Delmer i Dawse
Union Gas
John A. Esie
Merle G. Hivehisan
Edinboro
Lawrence ‘K. Henry
Joni R. Czech
Goong
Mainnine
George W. Davis
Corry
Alvin E. Shafer
Paul G. Pesrd
Navy
Carl Hixson
Cory Ramond E. Procter
B.D
Waterford
Donald L. Hosen
RD Corry
Robert W. Illis
McKe
Snow and Wind Slow City and Carter Hill Roads
Light snows and strong winds hampered highway crews in Gary and surrounding areas. Fresh snow fell overnight with temperatures around seven degrees, delaying progress on Carter Hill and neighboring routes while crews focused on prioritizing main highways.
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Father Tong
Gary
Rip
Carter Hill
Highway Department Oficnl
Carter Fill
Otter
Bitter Street Fighting Rages For Third Day
Fifth Army forces report ongoing bitter street fighting on Mt Cavallo as they push toward Ortona. Nazi parachute troops are being used in the Ortona battle while British units press north of the Ortona Togna road, maintaining pressure and advancing on multiple fronts.
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Fifth Army
Mt. Cavallo
Ortona
Ortona-Ortogna Road
Jugoslav King Deprived of Rights Until Freedom Won
Allied reporters recount brutal street fighting near Ortana as Eighth Army battles German forces for a third day. In coastal areas Cyrillian Ganks push through houses, while Monteforte and Arma loom as stubborn defenses. The front remains fluid with heavy bombardments and shifting tactics as forces contend for supply routes and strategic elevations.
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Associated Press
Algiers
Eighth Army
Ortana
Cavallo
Mt Gurille
Vilienso
Chisine
Presbntine
Ortoyn
Pelecia
Alte
Cyrillian Ganks
Ortona-Orsogna
Arma
Ortony
Naal
Veterans Free Choice of Jobs for Returning Soldiers
Washington reports that returning veterans will have free choice of jobs. Officials say veterans should not be forced into war plants and will be helped to find employment matching their preferences. About 100,000 veterans discharge monthly. most will seek war-related work, while others may pursue civilian careers with job referrals from employment offices.
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P Ress
Washington
Det
Nhaigower
Parl Vo Meni
ANSE
BNE
Gayle
Elpar
McNutt
Ital
Wiitell Viedy
Theft at Corry Hotel Adds to Rolling Series of Robberies
East Aurora resident Tack Smith reports a thief entered his Corry hotel room between 3 and 10 AM yesterday and took 160 dollars from his wallet. Police note a spate of hotel thefts in recent days as investigations continue. Additional reports say 28 dollars from a hotel desk and other belongings were taken, with authorities reviewing earlier incidents. Pope Pius XII will privately celebrate Christmas Eve mass at 9 PM due to Rome curfew under German occupation.
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Corry
Tack Smith
East Aurora
Olive
Wehe
Spencer
Lintvl
Alice
Muldé
London
Rome
EXPECT RECORD HOLIDAY TRAVEL
Holiday travel surged as travelers rushed for seats and faced crowded stations and airline offices. Officials anticipated peak traffic with many armed service members adding strain to travel facilities. The New York Central Railroad planned extra measures to handle congestion and potential delays.
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Associated Press
New York
Ubmpost
New York Central Railroad
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