Allied Fliers Blast Paris in Grand Finale
Allied aircraft bombed Paris suburbs in daylight as part of a broader daylight and night raids across Germany and northern France. Reports cite large formations of bombers and fighters, with minimal losses, while Berlin and Paris authorities provided varying accounts of targets including Ludwigshafen Mannheim and the German rocket sites along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Hercher
London
Paris
Mghtara
Renault
Sine
Bivancourt
Germany
Ludwigshafen
United States
Reich
Raf Nosquitos
France
Berlin
Manheim
Rhine River
RAI
Pay de Calais
Folkestone
Dager Ress
French
RAF
England
Dulugie
Posen
Dortmuta
Thiesgeldorf
Wipers
Smi Bochum
Rafs
Hamburg
Europe
Seven Parish Fire Leaves Family Safe After Tree Collapse
Firefighters in Baltimore respond to a blaze that started when a tree toppled. Seven members of the Newt family were indoors, but all escaped unharmed as the structure caught fire and was quickly controlled. Local authorities investigated the incident and cautioned about falling branches during storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Pheer
Red Cross Hospital at Camp Dodge World Cross Road
The Red Cross Hospital at Camp Dodge becomes a hub for soldiers, with Rufus Olson describing loans for personal needs and furloughs from a $7,500 revolving fund. In a single afternoon visitors from Algiers to Pacific theater sought aid, and the Red Cross offices extend services to Army and Navy personnel across Iowa campuses and training detachments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Hospital
Camp Dodge
World Cross Road
Rufus Olson
Algiers
British States
Southwest Pacific
United States
Olson
Red Cross
Army
Navy
Iowa State College
Drake University
Grinnall
Marshalltown
Allied Army Launches Surprise Raid Along Italian Coast
Allied headquarters reported Fifth Army troops conducted a large scale raid along the west coast of Italy north of the Garigliano river. The action created a bridgehead and aimed at junctions controlling the road to Rome over the Pontine marshes. Canadian and Newfoundlander units advanced on the Adriatic front while British forces raided in the Montagna area. Weather remained cold and clear aiding air operations over northeastern Italy and near Ravenna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Gallagher
Algiers
Fifth Army
Italy
Garigliana
Geran Brosdeasta
Sir Harold Alexander
Rome
Ponting Marshes
Berlin
Minturno
Ponte Flume
San Vityto Re Lust
Cassino
5Th Army
Mignang
Grrona
Pescara
Adriatic
Tesore
Montigna Della Msvilla
Newfoundland
North Africa
Rimani
Padua
Ravenna
Ravenina
Hiccoughs Trigger Death of Local Man in Camden
Camden New Jersey Frank Smith 23 who was wed yesterday in hospital suffered a severe hiccough attack. He refused to leave his welding booth and collapsed this morning from what doctors say was a heart attack attributed to the fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Frank Smith
Wartime Control Might Ease in 1944 Says Bowles
Washington dispatch reports Chester Bowles head of the Office of Price Administration saying 1944 could see end to some wartime controls as supply improves. He noted coffee and rent controls eased in 1943 and urges Americans to take price control as a personal responsibility. Bowles cites possible tighter tires and gasoline, new OPA reorganization, and subsidies as key to a strict program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chester Bowles
Office of
Price Administration
Bowles
de Bowles
OPA
Congress
New Wonder Drug Gramicidin Promises Dramatic Cures
At University of California Berkeley the medical school announced gramacidin a new wonder drug competing with penicillin. Dr Henry Brainerd said gramacidin from soil bacteria is 1000 times more active against germs and cheaper to produce, with successful use in impetigo infected wounds burns and other infections showing dramatic results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley
Cal
University of California Medical School
Henry Brainerd
University
Brainerd
Soviets Open Wide Wedge in Nazi Line
Soviet forces crack through the German lines along the Bug and Dnieper fronts, driving toward Poland and the Dniester. Vanguards near the Polish border and near the Dniester River threaten supply lines, with Kazatin fallen and Von Mannstein's 300,000-strong force in retreat as the winter offensive expands across Ukraine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Cassidy
Moscow
UPI
Ugzi
Bug River
von Mannatein
The
Bug
Germany
Dnieper
Votutin
Dniester
Rumanie
Warsaw-Smela
Savered
Kazatin
Odessa-Lwow
Poland
Ukraine
Red Army
Dniepper Bend
Kiev
Odesak-Lwow
Columm
Romania
Vinnitza
Vitaiten Vien
Ritkeater
Fritz von Mannatein
Korosten
Berlin
Reuterg
Zhitomir
Broken Wall
von Mannstein
Gaunly
Stalin
Stalingrad
Vatutin
Red
Berdichev
Grain Alcohol Stills at Muscatine Begin Operation
First shipments of alcohol from the new Muscatine Plant, built this year and run by Grain Processing Corporation, are expected this coming week. G. A. Kent, president, said operations started Monday with the plant being put into operation late Wednesday and alcohol run all day Thursday. Equipment works satisfactorily and the initial operation used one session, with additional sessions added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
UPI
Grain Processing Corporation of
G. A. Kent
Maryland Mosquito Wins 1943 World Champion Liar Title
A Burlington Wisconsin tale reports Sgt. J Baron S Fonnesbeck stationed in Utah receives a diamond medal for the 1943 world’s champion liar label after judges pick his yarn about bloodsucking Maryland mosquitoes. The story includes other humorous entries and honorary mentions from readers across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron S. Fennesbeck
Utah
Burlington
Wis
Maryland
O. C
Hulett
Sgt
Fennesbeck
U's
Special Election Plans in 11 Iowa Counties
Political party machinery moves to nominate candidates for 11 counties in January to fill 1944 legislature vacancies. Two senate seats and six house seats are open, with conventions planned early next week. Nominations go to the secretary of state for ballot certification and printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
B. B. Hickenlooper
Mne Loe
Nan
Eervied
Senate
House of Representatives
Jefferson
van Bureau
Union
Ringgold
Decatur
Crawford
Taylor
Marion
Marhaska
Tata
Jackson
Jake More
Democratic State Central Committee
Secretary of State
Save
Tour Tin Cav
National Death Rate Jumps 45 Per Cent in Christmas Week
The census bureau reports the national death rate rose 45 per cent during Christmas week, linked to December influenza and respiratory illnesses. Provisional figures show 17.1 deaths per 1000, based on 80 major cities. normal is 11.9. Week to week, rates fluctuated, with increases in 32 states and decreases in 11. Officials expect next week’s reports to indicate whether the peak has passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Census Bureau
Public Health Service
Stalin Decorated in Moscow for Red Army Victory
Premier Mobrsha Stalin received the Order of Suvorov first class in a Kremlin ceremony honoring his leadership of the Red Army's successful strategy. Announcement of the award was made on November 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Kalin
Order of Suvorov
Mobrsha Stalin
Kremlin
Red Army
War Picture Changing as Year Closes
The Associated Press reports that prospects for 1944 pivot on renewed Allied offensives while German leaders warn of hardships. Lt. Gen. Jacob L. Devers, bound for the Mediterranean as deputy commander of Allied forces, told Royal Military College graduates at Aldershot that they will take part in a campaign that “well may be” decisive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Jacob L. Devers
Mediterranean
Devers
Royal Military College
Aldershot
England
Hitler Warns of No Victors in War as 1944 Looms
New Year's message from Adolf Hitler warns that in this war there will be no victors, only survivors and annihilated as 1944 approaches. British and American leaders foresee Germany’s likely defeat and plan renewed strikes against Japan. Eyewitness reports cite Eisenhower, King, Halsey, and Shedd predicting forthcoming offensives and important Allied victories in the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Adolf Hitler
Lessie
Washington
Ernest J. King
U.S. Navy
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Germany
Japan
King
South Pacific
William F. Halsey
Halsey
Tokyo
San Juan
Puerto Rico
William E. Shedd
Antilles
Moscow
Associated Press
Eddy Gilmore
Eisenhower
Stockholm
Hitler
Voelkischer Beobachter
North Africa
Sicily
Roosevelt Proclaims National Day of Prayer
President Roosevelt issues a proclamation designating Saturday as a national day of prayer to seek strength guidance for wartime welfare duties and the responsibilities of increasing victory. The decree appears in the continuation on page three with additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, U
Roosevelt
Simple Iowa voting reform urged by Rankin in special session
Des Moines officials urged a two step change to aid soldier voting. Atty Gen Rankin said extend ballot time and allow easier mail ballot printing. A 60 day window would let service members receive and return ballots. If changed, candidates in June primaries must file petitions earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Prvicemen
John M. Wankin
Rankin
Cool Weather for the New Year Expected Across Counes Bluffs
Clear skies and cool temperatures greet the New Year in the vicinity. The weather bureau notes Counes Bluffs recorded 11 above Friday with a forecast of about 17 above Saturday. Des Moines and Burlington logged a trace of precipitation while Iowa City missed the Iowa high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Counes Bluffs
Iowa
Iowa City
Des Moines
Burlington
Do Not Mix Alcohol With Gasoline, Safety Warning
National safety council warns against celebrating New Year by mixing alcohol and gasoline. The advisory notes a dangerous combination even with coupons suggested for holiday safety. Weather section shows fair conditions across Council Bluffs, with temperatures near 12 degrees for Friday night and modest change through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Safety Council
U. S. Weather Bureau
Council Bluffs
Nebraska
Non operating unions reject Roosevelt arbitration offer
President Roosevelt faced a firm rebuff from 15 non operating unions over a proposed arbitration basis for railroad wage disputes. The unions rejected tying overtime to wage adjustments and insisted sub standard pay must not be linked to overtime concessions. The administration sought government control of railroads, while two unions postponed strike actions, and friction over arbitration scope intensified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Loftur
Washington
Roosevelt
Vinson
Ralironda
War Department
D. B. Robertson
H. M. Fraser
T. C. Cashen
Fred M. Vinson
War Prison Camp at Algona in Readiness
DES MOINES UP Officers and enlisted men arriving to run the prisoner of war camp near Algona were announced by Col. Courtney B P Young commander of District No 2 ofthe Seventh Service command. No name for the camp commander or date for the first prisoners was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Algons
Courtney BP, Young
Seventh Service Command
Col
Young
Frchive
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Clark
Gerigliano River
Wonder Drug
Alabama
Worman
George Heise
Sedro Woolley
Wash
Walter Aapply
H. B. Clark Jx
New Orleans
House
Algona
Readiness
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