United States Forces Seize Gilbert Islands Advancing To Tokyo
Pearl Harbor reports U S forces hold the Gilbert Islands five days into the invasion with Makin Tarawa and Abemama captured or mopping up. Admiral Nimitz says preparations for further blows and a new road to Tokyo opened as forces coordinate Army Marine Navy and Coast Guard efforts. Tokyo radio admits fierce battles in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
Gilberts
Chester W Nimits
Pile Hanes
Pacific
Makin
Tarewa
Abemama
Ieaders
Makhy
James
Roosevelt
Wison
Tol
Torawa
Betio
Nimitz
Marine
Navy
Coast Guard
Tokyo
Tokyo Radio
Frank Knox
Washington
Kuriles
Japan
Dutch East Indies
Rabaul
New Britain
Gilbert
Thanksgiving recess and partial school suspensions observed
Schools closed one hour early for a brief Thanksgiving recess amid wartime observances. At the Senior High a 11:10 assembly featured Governor Martin’s proclamation, a chorus of eighty, and selected songs. Grade and junior high activities varied, with some schools holding brief exercises.
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Martin
John Rickers
Sen
Nho
House Moves Toward Approval of Tax Bill
Washington reports say the administration faced strong Republican opposition as the House advanced a 10.5 billion wartime tax plan along with a 42.14 billion new subsidy bill. Representative Robert Lee Doughton warned of crushing tax burdens while Knutson pressed for limited changes, arguing the proposal would hurt middle America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aswochuredt Press
Washington
Brews
Robert Lee Doughton
Folkbaitman
Ways and Meats Committee
Middle
Alana
Knutson
Miners Battle Over Settlement Stalls Pact Talks
Washington AP Nov 24 Operators producing about half the nation’s soft coal offered the United Mine Workers a substantially acceptable contract but John L. Lewis said miners are not interested in a deal yet. Obstacle cited include a portal to portal wage basis and absence of steel company miners from talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Southern Group
Associated Press
Washington
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Awit
Southern Coal Producers Association
Steel Company
APL
Progressive
Ilinois
Edward R. Burke
The
Southern Producers
Tekes-Lewis
Man Held For Local Robbery In Cascade Street Case
Robert P. Hel, a former local resident now in Erie, was arrested yesterday at the county seat on a larceny charge. He is accused of stealing $70 in cash and four wrist watches from Mrs. Mary Brigham of Cascade Street. The warrant was sworn before Alderman G. A. Gordon. A hearing was scheduled for today as police investigated additional related cases.
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Robert P. Hel
Erie
John D. Flanigan
Hein
Mary Brigham
Cascade Street
G. A. Gordon
Senate committee to call War Secretary on Patton incident
WASHINGTON Nov 24 Senate military affairs committee voted to call Secretary of War Slimson for an official report on the Sicily hospital incident in which Lt Gen George S Patton struck a private soldier. Madrid Nov 24 the political situation in German occupied France nears a crisis with Marshal Petain facing ultimatums from Laval and Paris leaders. Algiers Nov 24 Allied HQ says Von Richthofen reassigned due to friction with Kesselring. Southwest Pacific Allied HQ reports 142 tons of bombs dropped on Gasmata area New Britain in latest air and sea strike. London Nov 24 Mihailovic says Chetniks control Montenegro.
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Associated Press
Downey
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Hal
Pan
Slimson
George S. Patton
Sicily
Madrid
Brance
Marshal Menri Petaut
Pierce Laval
Paris
Algiers
Baron Wolfram von Richthofen
Albert Kesselring
Southwest Pacific
Gasmata
New Britain
Hye
Nationwide Nurse Registration Ordered Amid Shortage
War Manpower Commission Chairman Paul V. McNulty announced a nationwide registration of all graduate nurses, including retirees, to begin February 7. With about half of the 400 000 trained nurses not practicing, the measure aims to inventory personnel as military and home-front needs rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Paul V. McNult
War Manpower Commission
Liner Reported Sunk Revealed in Naz Hands
In Southern Malaya on Nov 4 Italian officials disclosed the liner Conte di Savoia, long reported sunk, remains afloat under German control at Venice. The ship was camouflaged to resemble a small island in the lagoon with a fake villa garden and painted newsprint on tor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veneratin
Maly
Red Army Holds Kiev Front as German Drive Stalls
German forces push toward Kiev in a ten day counter offensive but Russian high command orders cautious retreat to prevent encirclement. Red Army reports heavy tank and infantry clashes with 100plus tanks lost by the Germans while Soviet units advance in the Pripet bend with over 40 towns falling, including Bragin.
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Associated Vee
Moscow
Kiev
Red Star
Ukraine
Pile von Mannstein
Bousilny
Ley
Kiromuiz
von Mannstein
Russi
Publicis
Chernyskhovnye
Brusilov
Nikolai Vaustin
Zhitommir-Kovostyshev-Brusilov
Red Army
Kiev Particulariyy
Pripet
Bragin
Gomel
R~ Angie
Dnieper
Ana Pripel
British Eighth Army Reaches Sangro River in Italy
Allied HQ Algiers reports British Eighth Army under General Montgomery advances to the Sangro River central front and occupies the village of Alfedena, despite German resistance and heavy rain. Treasury notes show receipts of 65.0 million dollars and a total debt of 169.9 billion. weather hampers operations.
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Algiers
Eighth Army
Bernard L. Montgomery
Sangro
Alfedena
Aled
High Command Communia
Sairo
Adriatic
Treasury
Nashington
U. 8
Senate Subsidy Battle Looms as Administration Bets On Compromise
Washington reports the administration pressing for a Senate compromise to avert a subsidy clash. Key figures like Senator Pepper pledge inflation control while others warn of long-term costs. The House backed a three billion aid plan but balked at subsidies, leaving negotiators to salvage any relief package amid oil and price administration tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Weagion
Minsk
Pepper
D-Ma
Hogue
Sibel Aithus
Luces
D-Tm
Dld
Third of Expected Total Registers at State Liquor Purchase
A. Lata and staff at Col Y store assist registration for rationing purchase as 628 people have registered to date. Officials note only about a third of the anticipated total has joined and the process will continue with help from store workers and temporary assistants. Delays in single-privilege allowances persist as actions await further guidance.
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A. Lata
Bor Lie State Liquor Capital Board
Col Y
Rahitzke
Gerry Stirs
Willy
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Corry State
Itth
Opine
Lnetree
Teachers Win Vacation Shift In School Calendar
The Cory school board approved a revised calendar after teachers petitioned for changes. Schools will close Tuesday December 1 and reopen Monday January 4, shortening the Christmas recess while preserving the full post holiday break. Easter plans remain, with June closing shifted one day from Wednesday to Thursday.
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Cory Selicls
Board of R
Dewey
Aid
Germans to Use Reprisal Weapon Now
London dispatch reports Germany will deploy a reprisal weapon as Berlin battles growing errors and bomb damage. A Berlin press conference cited regret for past actions but withheld weapon details.
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London
Germany
Berlin
Gilbert J Boyd Elected Moderator of Presbytery
Rev Gilbert J Boyd was chosen moderator of the Presbytery of Bie at the close of the meeting held in Nore on Tuesday. The session also named F L Lee and Hy L Banghart to committees and appointed Rev H Sammer, Rev Boyd and Dr W J Prout Ticlute to nominating committees. A highlight was Rev H R Ferrer of India addressing the 100 attendees.
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Gilbert J. Bove
Pity
Cory
Bie
Nore
Rev Boyd
F. L. Lee
Harborcreed
L. Banghart
Warren
Vetveral Assaly
H. Sammer
Harboretéek
Gibert L. Boyd
W. J. Prout Ticlute
H.R. Ferrer
India
Titusville
Gilbert J. Boyd
Bin
Presbyterian Cine
Cotry
Battle Creek
Mich
Gesistanii Pesto
Presbyterian Church
Border reports recount Berlin raid results on Swiss frontier
A diplomatic observer described Allied bombing effects on Berlin with fires and widespread damage. Reports from Stockholm cited the U S embassy at Pariser Platz in ruins while Alliance embassies in Berlin and Tokyo remained damaged or intact, as Nazi outlets urged renewed strikes.
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Htockholm
Allehsnda
Eis Palen
Berlin
United States
Pariser Platz
Brandenburger Tor
Tiergarten Strasse
Vevener der Une
Bernily
War Casualty Totals Show Navy Losses Outpace Army
U S casualties since Pearl Harbor total 121 319 with Navy bearing the larger share. Army tallies: 39 650 deaths including 12 841 killed and 30 263 wounded. Navy totals: 31 669 with 12 883 killed and 5 640 wounded. Coast Guard and Marine figures included in Navy losses.
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Assole
Washington
Nav
United States
Pearl Harbor
Army Beri
Atlon
Army
Navy
Coast Guard
Marine Corps
Ten Enlist, Thirty More Needed To Assure Retaining Company A
Guy Abbey reports ten new enlistments for the proposed Company A of the Pennsylvania Home Guard. He notes that about thirty more are needed to form a ready unit for state duties. Youths age 17 are urged to join. the regiment will operate within Pennsylvania for potential civil defense and disaster response.
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Guy Abbey
Pennsylvania Home Guard
Pennsylvania
Armbey Arnito
Bombing Nears Record Raid on Monday Night
RAF loses 20 planes in second attack as chaotic city endures heavy bombardment. Telegraph and telephone service disrupted. casualty estimates rise toward 25 000 with ongoing raids.
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RAF
Berlin Bombardment Darkens City Again
Assorted Press reports Berlin endured a second night of massive Allied bombing with about 1,000 bombs and widespread fires. The city suffered heavy destruction as railway stations and utilities were hit, isolating Berlin from telephone and telegraph services.
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London
RAF
Berlin
Monttay
Quito
Germany
Mintory
Stockholm
Afi Cyvinnen
Allehanda
Thanksgiving Union Service Planned by City Churches
The Corry Ministerial Association schedules the annual Thanksgiving Eve Union Service at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church at East Washington and Maple. Rev William Herter directs the song service, with readings by Rev Gilbert L Boyd and Rev PA Gale Breath, and Rev C F Hildebrand delivering the sermon.
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Christian and Missionury
Allaanee Church
East
Washington Street
Maple Avenue
Corry Ministerial Association
William Herter
Gilbert L
Boyd Evening Prayer, Rev. PA. Galebreath
Ure Chyaistin
Missionary Alliance
Ehards
C. F. Hildebrand
T. de
Punch Ak
Chrish
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U. S
Gilbert Islands
Admiral Nimitz
Tarawa
Abemaima
HOUSE
Robert F. Hein
Brigham Home
Bulletins
Lontion
Drajan Mihailovic
Montenegro
Naz
EDS
Brusslev
Chernyakhov
REDS
Sagggro River
Morris Chapin
Eb, Hawkins
Mitchell, S. 2
Moet Panies
Secoanl
Price Central Seri
Wubweker
Uber
Holst
Abe
Price Adenimiatration
Hawk
Ceilini
Pulees
Howse
Wo Industries
Titerios
Ickes
Tony Fins Tourhl
Osalwrian
Domanatm
Supt
G.L. Boyd
Presbytery
U.S
Berl Moneuy
Horlin
Christian and Missionary Alliance Church
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