Fierce Allied Air Battles Harness Front Across Luxembourg Belgium
Allied air forces pounded a wide front from the invasion area toward the Rhine as U S and British planes targeted rear lines and rail junctions. Air losses included three heavy bombers and 13 fighters for the eighth air force with estimates incomplete for the ninth. American relief moves threatened the German flank near Libramont and Bastogne while fighters escorted transport to the Bastogne garrison.
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Rhine River
Germany
U. S
Eighth Air Force
Ninth
Luxembourg
Associated Press
Roger Greene
Senek
Libramont
Sedan
Barbison
A Frontich
Mohret
Bastogne
Rationing policy shifts as war lengthens food needs
The plan to start a new ration pack next summer gains support from expected war prolongation and a larger armed forces supply need. Officials anticipate higher beef lamb pork and veal ration levels while most canned vegetables remain off ration and four week point allowances may rise.
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WFA
Christmas Cheer Planned for GIs at Courtland Army Air Base
Courtland Army Air Field hosts a week of Christmas activities for soldiers and hospital patients. The Grey Lady Corps and Red Cross groups coordinate a Sunday hospital party with county-wide help from Morgan Colbert Madison Franklin Limestone. Pre Christmas events include a Dec 20 Tumble Inn choir program and gift/music donations by Decatur groups. Additional dances, religious services, and a Santa Claus party for children mark the holiday schedule.
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Courtland Army Air Field
Courtland
Grey Lady Corps
Red Cross
Morgan
Colbert
Lauderdale
Madison
Franklin
Limestone
Morgan County
Decatur
Ites
Tumble Inn Choir
Midnight Ramblers
Earl Calvin
Decatur City Recreation
Quince Eddens
John M. Nelson
War Service
Decatur Music Study Club
Post Service Men's Club
Santa Claus
Post
Thomas H Stinson Dies At Home Aged 8
Thomas Howard Stinson, eight, died at his home in Laceys Spring on Friday afternoon. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 10:30 AM at Woodland Mills with Rev. I W Myers officiating. Interment will be at Shiloh cemetery, Peck directing. Survived by one daughter Ola Stinson, Lac ey's Spring. two sons R D Stinson and E H Stinson, Laceys Spring. four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Pallbearers named as Virgil, George, William, Thomas, Bob Gordon.
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Thomas Howard Stinson
Lacey's Ring
Woodland Mills
I. W. Myers
Shiloh
Peck
Ola Stinson
Lacey’s
R. D. Stinson
Le 3
E. H., Stinson
Lacey
Pa Platen
Vir
Tsr
Geemur
Wiliam
Thomas
Bob Gordon
Nimitz Reports Iwo Jima Raids and Bombings Across Japan
The report notes Allied raids December 21 with Liberators hitting a northern island chain near Hokkaido, and a dawn raid on Tokyo using B 29s from the Marianas. Additional strikes targeted Osaka Kobe Hong Kong and Canton. Japanese claims of sinkings are unconfirmed by Allies. Chinese and British reports describe stalled offensives near Hochih and northern Burma advances.
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Adm
Chester W. Nimitz
Iwo Jima
11Th Air Force
Fort
Capitol
Tokyo
U. S. Marianas
Japan
Osaka
Kobe
Hongkong
Canton
Imperial Headquarters
Philippines
Gulf of Leyte
Sulu
Domei
U. S
Manila Harbor
War era shortages fuel black market thefts and small-scale pilferage
Ruhrmaster cites easy money from currency gaps as soldiers send home thousands. A corporal and others move sums in days while Gen Sayler notes bullets and tanks are rarely stolen. Watches, field glasses, and gasoline thefts surface though overall firepower remains intact.
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France
Ruhrmaster
Sayler
Greek Civil Conflict Reports Elass and EDES Advance
ELAS forces under Gen Stephanos Saraphis reportedly cut 20 miles into EDES territory bypassing Yannina, which serves as Zervas headquarters. Zervas, estimated at 12,000 strength, says he resists the northern attack but will fall back toward the Tomaros mountains south of Yannina. Lt Gen R M Scobie, the British commander, is monitoring the engagement.
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ELAS
Stephanos Saraphis
Edes
Yannina
Zervas
Tomaros
Bus
R. M. Scobie
Ing. Bimiouie Cue
Las
Christmas Hospital Notes and Local Holiday Updates
Christmas week brings many hospital operations and recoveries at Baugh infirmary including Miss Ann Sue Farly and Mrs John Martin. Local residents plan holiday visits while tax distributions totaling state Morgan county and city figures are announced. Christmas Day edition will be skipped with police reporting quiet streets for the holidays.
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Ann Sue Farly
Moulton
The
Baugh Infirmary
Funeral Sunday for John Inman
John H. Inman died Friday at his Falkville home. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 30 p m at McKendree Church with Rev I W Myers officiating. He is survived by two sisters Mrs Randolph Sandlin of Hartselle and Miss Molly Inman of Falkville, and a brother R D Inman of Decatur. Pallbearers are Marvin Holiday Bert West Clifton West Buckeen Price Bryant and Travis gg. Interment follows at Herring Cemetery with Peck directing.
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John H. Inman
Falkville 2
McKendree
I. W. Myerson
Frank T. Smith
Tne
Randolph Sandlin
Hartselle
Molly Inman
R. D. Inman
Docenia
Ala
Marvin Holiday
Bert West
Clifton West
Buckeen Price Bryant
Travis Gg
Herring Cemetery
Peck
Dexter Miller 96 laid to rest in Decatur services
Funeral services for Dexter Miller 96 year old Decatur resident were held at Mutual Service chapel Saturday morning at ten. Interment followed in Rose Lawn cemetery with Mutual Service directing. Dr Jesse Rogers conducted the services.
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Dexter Miller
Decatur
West Cherry Street
Mutual Service
Roselawn
Jesse Rogers
Tortures Report Details Nazi Camp Atrocities
The commission cites testimonies from Soviet citizens and freed French POWs about Hitlerite camps. It describes killings of Jews, starvation, and terror, with figures of camps holding 12 000 prisoners and hundreds of thousands affected by executions and disease.
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Red Army
Drastic action cited for war manpower noncompliance
A report notes drastic measures taken due to failure to comply with an employment ceiling or ring regulation set by the War Manpower Commission. The item highlights enforcement actions amid manpower controls and compliance issues.
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War Manpower Commission
Work Fight Order of 1918 Recalled
WAR Mobilization Director Byrnes asked erasing racing after January 3 1945 revival of War Secretary Baker 1918 work or fight order. It forced draft age men into essential industry or military service and ordered baseball to end by September 1 1918. World Series ran September 5 to 11 with Boston Red Sox defeating Chicago Cubs, amid belief baseball might not have existed in 1919 if war had continued.
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New York
James F. Byrnes
Newton D. Baker
Baker
Boston
Red Sox
Chicago Cubs
Market averages slip as war fears damp weekly gains
The 60-stock composite edged up 0.1 point to 57.8 on today’s short session but fell for the week. Trading totaled 529,850 shares, down from 1,021,340 a week earlier, with irregular moves amid war concerns and cautious earnings expectations.
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Wall Street
Victor Eubank
New York
Iod
Europe
Associated Press
Mrs Yancey Dies At Hartsel le Home
Mrs Mattie Lee Yancey 69 died Saturday at her Hartsel le home. Survived by three daughters Berta Owen Decatur Bernice Gray Lacey Springs Lois Fuller New Albany Ind. four sons W E Yancey Somerville J W Yancey Union Grove Jack Yancey Union Grove Charles E Yancey Hart sel le. Services noon Sunday Union Grove Church Marshall County by Rev B B Burks. Pallbearers W E Yancey James W Yancey Jack Yancey Charles Yancey Charlie Fuller Burk Bray. Interment Peck directing.
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Mattie Lee Yancey
Hartselle
Berta L. Owen
Decatur
Bernice Gray
Lacey Springs
Lois I. Fuller
New Albany
Ind
W. E. Yancey
Somerville
J. W. Yancey
Union Grove
Jack Yancey
Charles E. Yancey
Marshall County
B. B. Burks
James W. Yancey
Charles Yancey
Charlie Fuller
Burk Bray
Peck
Miss Peggy Atkins Dies Suddenly at Home
Miss Peggy Atkins age 20 died suddenly Friday morning at her home near Lacon. Funeral services will be held Sunday at Moss Chapel at two o'clock with Mutual Service in charge. She is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs T J Atkins eight brothers and two sisters.
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Peggy Atkins
Lacon
Moss Chapel
T. J. Atkins
Howard
Jasper
Ernest
Priceville
Owen
Alvin
Max Atkins
U. S. Army
Harold Atkins
Texas
Elmo Atkins
Bobby Atkins
Nell Brown
Frances Harkness
Kansas City
Missorui
Sailors See War Front Reality and Bond Appeal
A sailor recounts harsh scenes from Marseille and occupied territories, noting tears over U.S. strikes, comparing hardship abroad with abundance at home. He urges Americans to buy war bonds to support those at home and overseas and invites public to view war souvenirs and contribute.
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Marseille
FFI
Roberts
In Memoriam Callie Wray Shoemaker Obituary Tribute
In loving memory of Callie Wray Shoemaker, cherished figure remembered by family and friends. The notice honors Page Gencochom as part of the line of names and notes enduring affection and tribute.
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Meen
Page
Gencochom
Callie Wray
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