Driving ban hits 17 Atlantic states amid fuel shortages
The Office of Price Administration ordered an end to pleasure driving in 17 Atlantic seaboard states as fuel oil and gasoline supplies dwindle. Nonresidential buildings face reduced fuel consumption and drivers must report violations to local ration boards. The policy aims to free more fuel for homes and essential uses, with penalties for violators and exemptions for essential travel.
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Washington
Atlantic Seaboard
Mie Office of Price
OFA
OPA
Ton Decker
Leon Henderson
Allen Foster
Henderson
Maine
Vermont
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
North Carolina
South
Carolina
Georgia
District of Columbia
Florida
Apslashicols River
German radio report ties sub to Mississippi bridge bid
Broadcast claims Arylieqvylea Dales Hip attacked near New Orleans to destroy a bridge, while warnings of intensified Japanese shipping near Formosa and Aleutian activity appear in government wires. A bomber crash near Tallahassee kills five crew, injures others, a missing member. U S bombers strike Japanese ships in the Aleutians in ongoing war effort.
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Associated Prese London
United States
Lhwt
Mississippi River
Mexico
Body of War Hero Wagner Found in Florida Plane Find
Five weeks after a wartime search ends when a Florida farmer discovers the wrecked plane of Lieut. Col. Boyd D Wagner. A career destroyer of Japanese planes and WWI hero, Wagner’s plane lay buried in a sparsely settled cattle range. War bonds totaling $2,000 awaited the finder with a $1,000 reward offered.
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Florida
Associated Press
Bghin Field
Fla
Jam
Jooklim
Cal
Boyd D
Bure) Wagner
Johnstown
Annerley
Reitli
Brien Grandiion Gardner
Eelin
Col
Wagner
Pittsburgh
Jan
Gol
Jehin Held
Pla
Pittsburgh Stin-Telegraph
Dr George Crile Dies at Cleveland Clinic
Dr. George Crile 78 renowned surgeon died at the Cleveland Clinic after three weeks of observation. Death occurred at 9 p m from a heart ailment. He entered for treatment December 16 as doctors had begun to lose hope for his recovery. Internationally recognized for surgical skill and over 80 years researching life energy.
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Cleveland
George Crile
Colen- Het
Cleveland Clinic
Prsti
Bysicians
Orité
Corry Police Aide Sought On New Gas Curbs
Corry police and state motor police were urged by OPA officials to enforce a new gas curb. Reports were requested detailing owner name, car license, location, time, and observed ration sticker for vehicles near amusement spots. The directive defines passenger cars as usable only for occupational and personal necessity driving with exceptions for emergencies or public welfare duties.
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Corry Lonny
Officeral Price Administration
OPA
Evers
Iocal
Walter H. Cartwright
Pittsburgh
Cartwright
Amusenyeyyt
Torplensyne
Doctoral
Rom Paul O'Leary
Office of Price Administration
Syl van. Joseph
New York
Allies regroup for attack on Sanananda stronghold New Guinea
Allied forces probe for weak spots near Tarakena as they regroup for an assault on Sanananda. American troops push back a Japanese patrol near Tarakena, killing one and wounding another. An artillery barrage targets the area with an Australian spotter guiding gunners while US A-20s and B-26s strike Lad.
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Sana
Nanda
New Guinea
Sanananda
Lad
Progress Along Roads to Berlin Tokyo Promised
A wartime dispatch stresses advances toward Berlin and Tokyo as a central development, noting strong confidence in victory. The piece hints at social security issues and broader war-end prophecy while underscoring significant strategic progress across fronts.
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Berlin
Tokyo
Project Would Allow Mothers Take War Jobs
A community nursery project eyed to support mothers joining defense work. Major firms Raymond Manufacturing and Corry Jamestown Group host a meeting led by Walter E. Scott outlining a community nursery to care for children while mothers work. Estimated cost per child ranges from 95 cents to 4 dollars daily, with funding split between mothers and industries, awaiting state welfare approval and local volunteer staffing.
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Jooul Wai Limaries i
Boli
Gorey
Aero Supply Mrg
Bo), Inc
Raymond Manufacturing Company
Corry-Jamestown Mrg. Corp
Hotel Corry
Walter E. Scott
Defense’ Couneil
Cos
Venice
Ind
Josseime
Represtite
State Department of Welfare
Roosevelt vows more civilian sacrifices in wartime address
President Roosevelt told Congress that the United Nations cause is moving forward with production and a substantial advance toward Berlin Rome and Tokyo. He urged unity and warned of continued sacrifices as the war enters a decisive phase in Europe and the Pacific. He outlined three wartime sections: war progress, American arms effort, and peace prospects. Security around the Capitol was heightened as he spoke, with strict entry controls and armed guard deployments.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
United Nations
Europe
Asia
Arriva
United States
Berlin
Rome
Tokyo
Armerica
Russia
Stalingrad
Secret Service
Army
Capitol
Capitol Police
Pacific
Mediterranean
Fedo
Norway
Low Counties
Prence
Sardinia
Sicily
Balcans
Poland
Arrest Report Indicates Selectee Charles North Detained
Allegations center on intoxication as Charles Daniel North 52M of North Center Street, near Tinian City, was arrested and held on a federal charge after a preliminary induction examination. Morley remained jailed in Union City awaiting transfer to Leicester later today as authorities pursue final federal dissolution. North previously reported for induction and was sent home for further medical testing.
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Ine
Tinian City
Erle
Charles Daniel North
North Center Street
W Morley
Union City
Wil
Eicester
Conry Beleatee
Ealmo Wun
Iar
Witnesses threatened as navy depot fraud inquiry resumes
Harrisburg January 7 reports the identity of witnesses in the investigation of fraud at the 40 800 000 naval depot near Machenstone will not be investigated by the Fusilee Department officials due to threats to some until a Federal grand jury inquiry resumes Monday at 2 p m.
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Harrisburg
M Chantesbore
Fusilee Department
British Are Driven Back At Mateur
London dispatch reports British forces counterattacked from 18 miles west of Mateur, after capturing nearby positions. US Rangers and 30 parachutists were involved in earlier operations. authorities note losses on both sides and a large explosives cache seized.
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Mateur
Associated Press
London
Feulers
Erbe ToWay
Skuukhant
Grossroads
Mateur Wye Heights
Wailes
Biserte
CBS
Charles Gol
Lie Key Heigle
Jebel Awa
United States Rangers
Weinayamio
United
Reuters
Yaa
Navy Again Bombs Japs Amid Pacific Bombardment Report
Allied forces claimed successful strikes against Japanese shipping near Bougainville and Shortland Island as B 17 Flying Fortresses P 40s and Lockheed aircraft attacked targets in the Solomons area. Reports note bombers hit transport and airfields with limited post-attack details. Also, Angelo Mastrogiacame of Corey was among 44 Northw est residents who became U S citizens in a naturalization ceremony.
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Solomons
Japan
Parine
East Lengune
Taumary
Shortland Island
Huhil Wei Bui
Bougainville Island
Hage
Moon 1
Munda
New Gooria Island
Gets Chizenship
Angelo Mastrogiacame
Corey
Northwest
Girl Arrested on Fraud Charge Fails at Suicide Attempt
A 29 year old woman named Nelson and alias Sue Bills was detained after a fraud case and attempted suicide in Evie county. Constable Leon Brown, with Chief of Police John Munigan, took her into custody and she collapsed in jail during transfer, suffering wrist wounds later treated at Derry hospital. The hearing was slated before Aldermen Gedrsn and Gordon.
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Evie
Leon Brown
Ely
Woin
Worl
de Welxonai
Obia
Sontatle Buy
Peirelman
Harley Drake
Womet
Bessy
Derry
Brie
Carey
Kiefri
Brown
Munigan
Tweiry
Wes
Gedrsney Gordon
Syle
Sue Bills
State Draft Officials Launch Move To Clear Delinquent Cases
Harrisburg Jan 1 Pennsylvania selective service officials disclosed a drive to eliminate delinquency by cleaning SADT registrants. Colonel Benjamin F Evans said four delinquent types would be drawn up from local board information and sent to federal attorneys for action after February. The effort targets men 19 to 65, including nonregistrants, incomplete records, nonrespondents, and those known for deteriorating status.
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Harrisburg
Jas
Pennsylvania
Selective Service
Benjamin F. Evans
Tocal
Dering Yenta
Red Army advances toward Rostov in Caucasus front
Moscow dispatches report the Red Army breaking German lines on a 20 mile front along the Lower Don and driving within 75 miles of Rostov. Under Lt. Gen. Rokossovsky, Soviet forces seized towns along the river and pushed toward the Caucasus as German positions retreat.
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Red Army
Lower
Don
Rostov
Caucasus
Rokossovsky
St Vilter’s Byllie
Russia
Roslav
Batterious
Gisgalehes
Pro- Khladnenski
Apolonskey
Dimersinye Vary
Nalchik
Prokhladnenski
Seviet Information Bureau
First Aid Classes For Civil Defense Begin
Hundreds of wardens auxiliary police and firefighters will start first aid instruction at Dunbar High School at 7 30 p m The course led by Marold Wolfe with aides Robert Brown De Gatrall and Roland Putnam emphasizes practical lessons and demonstrations Volunteers are advised to wear old clothing to participate actively The program runs for several evenings with aims to prepare defense volunteers for training needs
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Apsiliary
Elvilah Defense
Dumlor High School
Cigvle
Eveninus
Marold Wolfe
Immtor ‘High
Red Cross
Robert Brown
de Gatrall
Roland Putnam
Emitiraute
Iis
Svar Pollcemad
Freiian
Datense
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