Yanks Press Limón Defenses In Leyte Fight
American infantry hacked at Simon’s defenses as MacArthur notes Japanese preparations to hold positions at any cost. 32nd Division presses Lindt stronghold whileLimón in north Leyte faces a precarious Japanese stand. air power targets Japanese positions and supplies.
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Associated Press
Douglas MacArthur
Philippines
Simon
Leyte
Biock
Ormoc
Lindt
Hhag
MacArthur
Chemnemy
Liminn
Morth
Limon
Dun
Deshaved
Problen
Beer Cal Tor Jong
Oi Dome Bornsiona
Mth
Yparachutec
Jas
Tagami
America Line
Leyté
Pases
Bond drive progresses despite uneven wartime sales
Tuesday's sales boosted the bond total with a reported figure of 58,75 for James in the city. The week’s extended effort now totals 85,540 and supporters hope the weekend report pushes the drive toward the $100,000 goal.
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James
Ity
Toony
World War II Bulletin: RAF Strike and New Zero Fighter
The dispatches report RAF fighter-bombers striking German positions beyond Allied lines with Typhoons delivering a crippling blow to a headquarters. Tokyo and Dome radios announce a new Japanese Navy Zero fighter, the Raiden, in action over the Philippines with claimed superior power and performance.
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London
Raf Yahoony
Lloday
Domes
Asia
Philippines
Dome
Army Air Forces reveals robot bomb tested since October
The Army Air Forces announced a new robot bomb modeled after the German V-1, developed by the Air Technical Service Command. It says testing began October 11 and claims a superior launching ramp and rapid reproduction in 60 days. Maj. Gen. Bennett Myers cautioned the weapon might never be needed but 2 are ready if required.
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Wright Field
Army Air Forces
England
Air Technical Service Command
ATSC
Bennett. Myers
Turkey Galore for G's Serving in Europe
Turkey with cranberry sauce and sweet potatoes will be served tomorrow for Thanksgiving in every mess in the United Kingdom and on the continent for GIs and Jane in the European theater. Thanksgiving services are planned with Ambassador Winant to read the proclamation in Westminster Abbey, preached by Bishop Hobson.
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London
United Kingdom
T. S
John G. Winant
Russians Near 7 Rail Hubs in North Hungary
Moscow said the Red Army drives toward northeastern Hungary seized Verpelet eight miles from Eger and approached rail junctions at Miskola and Hatvan. They reported four villages captured near Miskolc as rains hinder progress. no fresh word on Budapest siege.
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Associated Press
London
Red Army
Hungary
Verpelet
Eger
Miskola
Hatvan
Moscow
Letovica
Jelgava
Miskolc
Budapest
Union City Lad Killed At Erie
A Union City boy about 12 months old was struck crossing at the corner of Tenth and State streets in Erie this afternoon at 2. He died at a local hospital after the roadway accident involving a car driven by H. N. Pry. The child had been visiting grandparents in Erie.
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Erie
Lake Pleasant
Union City
Ofelonk
Tenth
State Streets
H. N. Pry
Mead Park Board Elects New Officers and Directors
Stanley H. Nichols was re elected president of the Mead Park Association as a new board was named. Directors include FB Whittlesey Louis Sears A Stennett Mrs Leslie Wells Walter Sweet Walter Auer and Dr C F Bennett Pred Barnes joins as city by law. Officers named: President Nichols Vice President Mrs Leslie Wells Treasurer Walter Sweet. City Engineer Williams becomes secretary. The group approved 200 for extra playground equipment and a second covered shelter. The report covered park activities and development this season.
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Stanley H. Nichols
Mead Park Association
FB. Whittlesey
Louis Sears
A. Stennett
Stanley Nichols
J. A. Cassidy
Leslie Wells
Walter ‘Sweet
Walter Auer
C. F. Bennett
Pred Barnes
Nichols
Walter Sweet
Williams
Incorporated Association
Yotervalon
Stennett
Tin Park
Postwar jobs and pay promises from Roosevelt rally
In a Strasbourg broadcast summary from Washington on November 22, President Roosevelt reassured war workers and industry leaders that government and industry will sustain postwar employment with high wages. He urged continued production and stressed 40 hour weeks, wage standards, and rationing to protect lives. Eisenhower supported maintaining wartime output while transitioning to peace. He noted labor turnover and skill transfer as factors in production.
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Associated Press
Washington
sThntman
Weiling
Liem
Housevelt
Ike
Eisenhower
Lake TanHy
Roosevelt
Third Army Advances Near German Frontier
Allied forces push toward the Rhine with the Third Army within 10 miles of Germann frontier. French and American units report rapid progress from Alsace Lorraine toward Mulhouse and Strasbourg as German defenses retreat under heavy crossfront attacks and rail hubs like Sarrebourg and Belfort remain focal points.
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Third Army
Germann Frontier
London
Mhilhalse
Mets
Rhine
Alsage-Lorrainé
Paris
Strasours
Maginot Line
Mulhouse
Tohe Hoyt
Geeiter
Baugboukge
Aye & Seventh
Vosges
Midhouse
Straphanes
Alsaen
Germany
Ulaey
Strashours
Saverne Gap
Sarrebourg
Aachen
Pmrall
Cologne
Europe
von Rumdstedt
Thie
Berlin
Vielen
Belfort
18Th
Colmar
Mullhouse
Belfort Pass
Suarce
Delle
Iim
Lester
Saverine
Continiel
Board Hears Junior High Plans Confidently Postwar
Bluenion board members met in a confidential session with Junior High Principal Harold Wolfe as part of postwar district plans. Directors discussed Wolfe’s resignation withdrawn earlier and debated ongoing issues while outlining district reorganization and construction goals. A further meeting is planned before the December reorganizational meeting.
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Bluenion
W Sesalott
Harold Wolfe
Julior High School
Wolfe
Feldt
City Plants Close Tomorrow For Thanksgiving Day
Practically all retail and industrial operations in the city shut down tomorrow for Thanksgiving. The Aero plant closes at 8 am and reopens 4 am Friday. Raymond Ajax and Corry Jamestown plant follow similar schedules with Raymond adding Saturday hours to offset holiday recess. The journal will not publish a edition unless a major war development occurs.
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City
Aero
Raymond
Ajax
Holtiny
Corry-Jamestown
McInnes Steel
Gas poisoning blamed for five Erie deaths
Erie district attorney cites laboratory tests indicating monoxide gas caused the Wolfe family deaths including a young mother and her four children. Coroner plans an inquest while evidence discusses the missing usual signs, but labs report toxic monoxide in all victims.
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Erie
Ite
Wolfe
Erie City
Wood
Laub
Two B-29s Lost In Raid Over Japanese Homeland
Washington reports two B-29s lost in a major air battle over Japan, with possible additional losses. The 20th Bomber Command launched a large strike from King on Kyushu targeting the Omura aircraft plant, claiming 20 Japanese fighters shot down and many damaged.
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Washington
20Th Bomber Command
Omura
Kyu-shu
Soldier Vote Count Begins in G7 Counties
Official tabulation on military ballots started today with about 275 000 ballots in Pennsylvania. Results likely won't be complete until next year. Roosevelt leads Dewey by nearly 60 000 in state race as civilian votes favor Democrats for most offices. State Supreme Court race tight with Jones ahead of Hughes by about 1 000. Senatorial race shows Myers ahead of Berry by roughly 12 200. Travel delays and Thanksgiving contribute to slow counting across counties.
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Pennsylvania
U.S
Roosevelt
Gav
Dewey
State Supreme Court
Charles Alvin Jones
Howard W. Hughes
Francis J. Myers
Teyls
Republica
Baptists Plan to Burn Mortgage Friday Evening
Old readiness marked a major church milestone at the First Baptist Church of Cony as the congregation prepares a mortgage burning ceremony Friday night to clear all debt from the 1937 fire rebuilt church. The event features special speakers and a gathering of long–time members, with Rev. S. Francis Logs won of London Canada as the featured speaker.
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First Baptist Church of
A. M Miinger
Glen Ganreall
S. Monroe
May Howard
S. Francin Logs
London
Canada
Francis Whiteman
John Linendell
Panam
N.Y
Probe Mystery in Death of Lad at North East
Coroner WW Worf and state police from the Lawrence Park barracks investigate the death of Rexford Fisher a 11 year old youth whose body was found on the shore of Lake Erie near Orchard Beach North East. Fisher had been reported missing from his home and the coroner said drowning with no evidence of injury. Police cooperate as investigators search for missing wallet and assess where the boat and line of events led to the tragedy.
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Worf
Lawrence
Traut
Orchard Beach
Rexford
Westfield
Rexdora
Wood
Police Chief Declines Comment on City Scandal
Chief John D. Flant, who returned to the city last night and resumed duty this morning, said he has no statement to offer at present about the incident that led Olfier t Ross M. wiead to quit the local department Saturday afternoon. He indicated more may be said at 4 later, possibly when the matter goes before the City Council at a special meeting next Monday about the budget and related topics.
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John D. Flantfan
Olfiert Ross M. Wiead
Roosevelt admits saying damn in voting booth
President Roosevelt acknowledged using profanity while voting at Hyde Park on election day, saying he did not think the word justified religious offense. He described the lever jamming and muttered an expletive, with later remarks differing in wording as he recounted the moment.
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Roosevelt
Associated Ftes
Washington
Time Magazine
Gimndah
Calif
Ny Mort
Troosaven
Cali Furence
Atite
Hyde Park
N.Y
Tor Leonard
Lever Aid
Tom
Chendale
Millar
U.S
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