Roosevelt to open national observance at wartime Christmas
President Roosevelt plans a somber wartime Christmas observance and national tree ceremony as American forces fight in the Pacific and Africa. The White House will host greetings with staff before the Christmas message, while production pauses for a one day holiday to honor troops abroad.
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England
Allies Continue Continental Raids Across North France
Allied air forces reported raids smashing bombers and railway targets across north France Belgium and western Germany. The air ministry described operations as offensive patrols attacking yards and docks with several targets damaged and no immediate claim of captured prisoners.
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France
Belgium
Germany
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Russians Maintain Constant Offensive Through Middle Don Front
Soviet communiques claim rapid advances south of Rostov with captures of 2,000 enemy soldiers including a commander and 26,600 prisoners since December 16. Reports say 48,000 prisoners were taken yesterday on the Middle Don front while Germans suffer heavy losses and retreat under Soviet artillery in the Rostov region and near Bolshinsk.
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Associated Press
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Middle Don
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Millerevo
Bolshinsk
No Inquest in Deaths of 22 Bus Victims
Pittsburgh area families mourn 22 killed when a 1000 ton rock toppled a bus near Aliquippa Tuesday. Most funerals planned for Saturday as two survivors listed as fair and minor injuries noted. Coroner announces no inquest, ruling accidental death after routine probe.
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Monaca
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Beaver County
Finland Denies Congratulations on Jap Attack at Helsinki Party
Reports claimed Planish cabinet members congratulated Japanese diplomats after Pearl Harbor. The Finnish legation said there was no knowledge of such congratulations. Officials noted movies of the attack were shown but guests did not know the program. Also, five year old William Hote of Watertown, lymphatic leukemia patient, improved after a blood transfusion but relapsed and returned to hospital.
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Buna Japs Near End
Allied headquarters in Australia reports the Buna area in New Guinea facing desperate straits as fortifications are breached by Allied offensives. Supply lines and reinforcements are cut off, with heavy bombardment and many Japanese casualties as the defenders are decisively pressed.
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Associated Press
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Buna
New Guinea
Douglas MacArthur
United States
Ndon Pommunique
Milk price hike set for January first in several areas
The Milk Control Commission with Governor approval announced a price increase effective January 1 in areas including Washington Fayette Greene and parts of Somerset and Indiana counties and Area 17 covering Crawford Venango parts of Erie Lawrence Mercer and Butler. Producers and consumers will see higher per unit prices.
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Record Victory Loan drive far surpasses targets
The Treasury reports the Victory Loan campaign raised about 14.2 billion dollars with subscriptions postmarked by midnight, far exceeding the 9 billion goal and possibly reaching 12 billion. Officials credit unprecedented support and expect funds to cover war spending into spring.
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Bell
Aero in 2000 Contribution to Corry Hospital
Corry Finspita received a $2,000 check Wednesday from Aur Supply Mtg Co. for Corry Hospital. The gift, part of ongoing local industry support, was voted at a recent board meeting and will be formally accepted at the January hospital board session. Aero Supply has aided hospital projects for years, including building fund and x-ray equipment additions.
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Christmas Observances Amid War Strain and Toy Gifts
The city braces for a lavish Christmas despite wartime shortages and unemployment. Stores report depleted stocks as early shopping continues, with many families relying on gifts for service members. Rail and church schedules indicate a subdued yet hopeful holiday, as workers plan closures and communities prepare programs across several parishes and denominations.
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St. Eligabeth's
St. Thomas
Christmas Boxes Sent To Corry Boys Club Helpers
Volunteers from the Corry Women’s Club sent Christmas boxes to about twenty five Corry boys in the service. Private William Johnston, stationed at Miami Beach, Fla., sent thanks for the gift. The boxes aimed to ensure Corry boys felt remembered during the holiday season. DIES AFTER CHARITY WORK PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 24 Miss Adelaide O. Yost, a retired schoolteacher in her late eighties, completed her Christmas outreach then was found dead at her home yesterday.
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William Johnston
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Pope Condemns Communists and Nazis Worldwide
Pope Pius XII denounces both communism and Nazism as opposed to God’s law. He warns against subordinating duty to politics and condemns Marassis facetalism and revolutionary ideologies. The Vatican address links the church’s stance to Catholic moral teaching and calls for unity against totalitarian regimes.
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Official tally shows GOP lead in nation's vote
National vote figures released by Uninitated Press show Republicans leading Democrats in the November elections for the first time since 1 terms, with 50,024,927 ballots counted nationwide. GOP total 14,217,390. Democrats 19,891,245. other parties 506,018. 27 states plus 44 electoral votes favor Republicans. Treasury report lists December 22 receipts and total debt.
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Congress
New York State
Repubicans
Red Army closes on Mille rode citadel in three sides
Soviet forces tighten around Mille rode citadel in three directions and report captures of eight more towns and 44 000 Nazis killed while 37 600 taken prisoner since the drive began. Millevo lies 120 miles north of Kosiny gateway to the Caucasus as Axis troops in southern Russia number about four million.
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Millerove
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Three Named for Martin Cabinet Posts
Philadelphia reports indicate three individuals named as possible members of Governor-elect Edward Martin's cabinet. Miss S M R O'Hara of Wilkes-Barre may become secretary of welfare, Charles M Morrison of Bucks County is eyed as publicity director, and Brigadier General Robert T Vail of Kingston is considered for adjutant general.
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Wilkes-Barre
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Charles M. Morrison
Bucks County
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Nis
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Commonwealth
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Kingston
Department of Military Affairs
State Police Quarantine Amish Smallpox Cluster in Mifflin County
State police sealed roads into the Elshacoquinns valley amid an Amish smallpox outbreak rising to 14 cases. Dr. J F Brown noted all victims were adults linked to a wedding party. a woman guest from Ohio is suspected of contagion. Authorities anticipated more cases and emphasized Amish customs may aid containment.
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Pennsylvania Department of Health
Dakar Falls to Allied Army and Navy Forces
Allied forces announced the arrival of American troops in the French West African port of Dakar linking base networks in the push toward Tunisian and Libyan fronts. The landing signals strengthened coordination with French authorities as Rommel’s forces withdraw and Axis shipments face renewed pressure in the Mediterranean theater.
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