New Nazi Offensives Foreseen As War Moves On
Washington officials warned of potential new Nazi thrusts near the Belgium Luxembourg salient while the Navy disclosed a large armada at sea. Churchill seeks a Greek regency with US support, and debates on Allied strategy and postwar order loom in Congress as food production and rationing policy face changes.
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Navy
United States
Churchill
Marshal von Rundstedt
Salient
Belgium
Luxembourg
Greece
Athens
Antony Eden
U. S
King George
Congress
Roosevelt
Allied air raids pound German rail hubs in heavy daylight
Allied forces launched massive bombing against 12 German rail centers with 5,000 tons of incendiaries and explosives while 1,200 Fortresses and Liberators with 700 escorting fighters struck ten more in Western Germany. Losses included four American bombers and six British bombers plus one fighter. several enemy planes were shot down or destroyed on the ground.
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Ain
Rhine
Germany
Oslo Fjord
Skudesneshavn_Karp
Frozen veteran rescued after three days in subzero cold
Malone New York December 29 1947 a war veteran Joseph Eggsware aged 42 was found freezing in his isolated Titus region cabin after Christmas Eve exposure. Neighbors found him and he was hospitalized with possible hand amputations as surgeons evaluate his frostbitten limbs. Temperatures in the area reached 28 below zero.
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Malone
N. Y
Joseph Eggsware
Titus
Amos Benware
S Cabin
Markets at a Glance Across Cities and Commodities
Markets report across New York Chicago and others with bonds steady rails steady cotton steady. Wheat weak hogs steady cattle steady calves strong dealers prices steady week over week with various grades and weights noted. Steers heifers cows and bulls show gains or steady readings with replacement market slow and sawns price ranges listed.
Cotton futures steady as buying abates in New York
Cotton futures held steady as mill and commission buying eased in New York on December 29. Market firm on expectations of French purchases next year and tight spot markets. Late afternoon prices rose 15 to 60 cents a bale with March at 22.05, May 21.99, July 21.73.
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New York
Butter and egg market updates from Chicago
Butter firm with receipts 281 654 and unchanged market. Egg receipts 12 401 with firm prices 32 to 35 cents. Dirties 32 to 35. Checks 32 to 35.
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Chicago
Nashville Livestock Cattle Receipts Light in Market News
Nashville Tenn December 29 federal state market news service cattle: 100 head early receipts very light not enough sales to test market all classes and grades very steady odd head common
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Federal-state Market News Service
Fluid Front Full of Spies in the E Hotton Sector
Lt. Davis Smith leads a scouting party with two jeeps and seven men through enemy lines in Bel lum. German vehicles in American uniforms confuse allied observers while two German soldiers in an American jeep dive for cover as American fire opens. The deception by the fluid front stymies navigation and leaves questions about control.
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William F. Bonn
E Hotton
Bellum
Davis Smith
Boston
Mass
Smith
Russian Forces Reach Near Komarom on Danube Front
Russian troops push toward Komarom from the northwest with a second advance along the Danube from Esztergom. Tobulkhin directs a two pronged drive with Malinovsky deploying comet and armored divisions along the East bank of the Hron toward Ersekujvar, fifteen miles north of Komarom.
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Hin
Vertes
Komarom
Danube River
Esztergom
Tobulkhin
Malinovsky
Hron
Ersekujvar
Cat Eye Cornea Gives Wider Side Vision Than Man
A cat’s cornea has a curved area two thirds greater than a man’s, enabling broader peripheral vision. This anatomical difference allows the feline eye to see farther to the side than a human.
Nazi armor not so good in Belgian tank battles
U S tanks near Hu Main Belgium clash with German SS armor. American Shermans and tank destroyers knock out 44 German tanks for four losses in heavy fighting. Lt. Col. Trahan credits armor maneuverability and seasoned crews. Prisoners are capable but poorly trained and morale fades as supply and ammo run short.
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Hal Boyle
U. S
Humain
Belgium
Hitler
Eugene A. Trahan
LaFayette
Patton forces widen corridor to Bastogne in push toward Nazi bulge
Allied reports describe Lt. Gen. George S. Patton Jr. pouring in reinforcements, expanding the corridor to Bastogne and pushing German lines back across the Sure river. Captured towns and fresh crossings tighten the American advance as winter weather dampens air power and sustains heavy fighting near Echternach and Wiltz.
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Third Army
George S. Patton Jr
101St U. S
Bastogne
Patton
Germany
Echternach
von Rundstedt
Libret
Salvacourt
Hompre
Assenois
Sainlex
Livarchamps
Surre
Boulaide
Baschleiden
Bavigne
Kaundorf
Wiltz
Luxembourg
Esch
Rosport
Meyer Becomes U S Leading European Ace
Lt Col John C Meyer of Forest Hills N Y has been named the United States top ace in the European theater with four German planes credited this past week. He surpasses Maj George Preddy of Greensboro NC who had 32 1 2. Meyers group led by Col James Mayden of Junction City Kansas has destroyed 47 of 100 enemy planes in its last seven engagements with two losses to wounds.
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Paris
U. S
Ninth Airforce
John C. Meyer
Forest Hills
Meyer
George Preddy
Greensboro
N. C
James
Mayden
Junction City
Kans
Meat supply outlook for New Year holiday
New York faces a scarce meat supply as a business protest by butchers reduces holiday operations. Officials say 12 million pounds promised for the city won't ease shortages until next week amid low poultry stocks and ongoing OPA rule tensions.
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New York
OPA
CPA
Joseph Eschelbacher
New York State Association of Retail Meat Dealers
Bastogne Hold Aids Patton Surge Breaks German Ring
American forces led by General Patton broke the German siege of Bastogne after a rapid armored push from Luxembourg to the town. The 101st airborne, 10th Armored, and remnants of the 28th Infantry held the line as Allied air power battered German units and forced a retreat from the road hub.
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Gielenen
Germany
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Screaming Eagle
Bastogne
Normandy
Charles E. Fife
West 80Th Street
Los Angeles
Karl von Rundstedt
U. S. Third Army
Luxembourg
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Patton
Third Army
Berlin
101St Airborne
Tenth Armored
28Th Infantry Division
Basis of Courage for the Future in Faith and Resolve
The lesson argues that true courage for the future springs from faith in God and in Jesus Christ. Peter’s confession, “Thou art the Christ,” marks the foundation. believers must act with steadfast faith, pursue peace, and grow in grace as they follow the Master, despite suffering and world cruelty.
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Christ
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Jesus
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Kingdom of Heaven
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Taylor Master Of Several Languages
Maj. Gen. Maxwell D. Taylor rejoined the 101st Airborne at Bastogne after a two week recall. Known for languages and tennis, he studied German in youth and Japanese in Tokyo, with four combat stars from Sicily Italy Normandy and Holland. He is a West Point graduate and Arlington Virginia resident with two sons.
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Washington
Maxwell D. Taylor
101St Airborne Division
Bastogne
101St
A. C. McAuliffe
Taylor
Sion
War Department
Belgium
Normandy
Holland
West Point
Military Academy
Tokyo
Orient
Army War College
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Texas
George C. Marshall
Pearl Harbor
82Nd
101St Agine
Keytesville
Jack
Tommy
Arlington, Va
Paris Press Hails Retreat Reports
Paris, Dec 29 reports from Allied HQ say the French press ran banner headlines hailing a retreat. The Paris press quotes officials and notes cautious optimism amid ongoing operations.
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Paris Press
Supreme Headquarters
Allied Expeditionary Force
Furloughs, funds, and hospital news in Decatur area
Lonnie Jones reports Pettey arrives from the Memphis Navy station for a furlough. J D Pittman notifies war bond authorities that Crip led Children's Clinic has allocated $5 000 in bonds to ward Morgan county quota. A New Year Eve service is set for 7 30 at Central Baptist for students with music and poems. Local families and patients are listed with hospital admissions, operations, births, and dismissals at Baughs infirmary and Decatur General.
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Cripled Children’s Clinic
Birmingam
Morgan County
Birmingham
Central Baptist Church
Burma Front Reports British Advance in Burma Theater
JAPS lanes and Indian troops push through Western Burma as British 14th Army advances nine miles near Mayu river valley northwest of Akyab. The report notes three villages captured amid growing opposition as Japanese forces resist.
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Cendian
Burma
Mayu River
Akyab
14Th Army
Report: Von Rundstedt Ordered Withdrawal From Belgian Pocket
An eight line report attributed to DNB says Field Marshal Von Rundstedt ordered withdrawal of his forces from the Belgian pocket. Supreme headquarters gave no comment, but the report sparked eyebrows as such an order would likely have been broadcast.
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DNB
von Rundstedt
Supreme Headquarters
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