Japanese Comet reports landings deny Morata Istana
The Japanese press agency broadcast a claimed landing at Moratal Istana, which the American side denies. The same dispatch asserts five Allied ships sunk or damaged near Leyte Gulf as General MacArthur reports a convoy heading to reinforce Leyte garrison was sunk with heavy losses.
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Asia
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Walter Baker Aids In Rocket Firing Set
Walter C Baker of Del Rio Texas helped develop the rocket apparatus for P 47 fighters and led early trials in rocket armament. The report credits his work with advancing Allied air attacks and notes his prior service with the Army and local employment in Del Rio.
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Walter Baker
Assembly Of God Sing Song Sunday at 3 PM
The First Assembly of God church at 216 East Broadway will host a old-fashioned sing song Sunday at 3 PM with well known signers. Rev H E Silvus will lead. All service men and the public are invited to attend.
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East Broadway
Gilvius
Congress Heads for Veto Fight on Security Tax
In Washington on November 30, the House Ways and Means approved a measure to repeal the Social Security tax, 17 to 7, with expectations President Roosevelt will veto. Administration leaders warn the tax could rise from 1 percent to 3 percent on January 1, while Republicans seek broader wartime policy tied to a future Senate vote. The committee also urged a study of the overall tax and trust fund issues as debates loom over the freeze and war powers extension measures.
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Francis M. Lemay
Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
House Ways and Means
Golf-Partigan
House Committee
Doughton
Walter Goodman Promoted To Corporal At Luxembourg Base
Walter Goodman, son of Mr and Mrs Luke Goodman, was promoted to corporal on arriving at his new base in Luxembourg after a 14 month overseas deployee in the finance department. He has served in Ireland England France and Belgium before his current posting.
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Ireland
England
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Belgium
Pierlot May Be Forced To Yield To His Power
In ARUBLESS on November 30, reports say Premier Hubert Pierlot, though firm against resigning, faces persistent rumors of pressure from a waning cabinet. Observers note longtime allies doubt he will concede and expect him to continue despite mounting internal strains.
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Fifth Army advances in Italy along Florence Frenza Road
Troops of the Fifth Army Indian Division moved forward today along the Florence Frenza Road against light resistance. Reconnaissance reports indicate the enemy is withdrawing toward Pu Valley. The German line appears to be straightening as the advance continues.
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Tire Shortage Signals Delays Past Spring
Washington. OPA indicated heavy truck and bus tires may face civilian quota cuts to meet military demand. December allocations rose by 10,000 units but remain far below earlier levels, with 150,000 passenger and 90,000 truck tire applications backlog. Production efforts target a 25 percent increase to ease shortages.
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Washington
OFA
OPA
Max McCullough
Del Rio Weather Outlook in the vicinity predicts rain
Del Rio and vicinity mainly cloudy with light rain this afternoon tonight and into Saturday. Weather outlook notes ongoing showers and muted clear spells. Local residents should expect wet conditions and plan accordingly for short-term rain in the region.
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Flood Control Bill Clears Senate Amid War Jobs Push
Senate passage of a flood control bill advances to conference committees for action on House changes. Appropriations to fund authorized projects await later votes. The measure is part of postwar efforts to create jobs and support infrastructure.
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Chinese Forces Withdraw Under Attack Near Burma Road
Chinese high command says forces have pulled back from positions near the Kwanysi border amid Japanese offensive actions aimed at Keweichaw Province and Kwanelyang, the Burma Road capital. The retreat follows reports of renewed assaults to threaten Chungking and the northern supply line.
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Del Rio Wildcats Dominate All District Selections
Del Rio placed two players on the second all district team Hugh Hutchinson and Gene Salmon. Four Wildcats earned honorable mention Sean Walton Buddy Graham Sol Cunningham and Joe Hollingsworth. First team selections included Bush Devine Meunnick Hondy and multiple linemen with Hondo Uvalde Eagle Pass and Devine represented.
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Gene Salmon
Sean Walton
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Sixth War Loan Sales On Schedule Across Nation
Washington reports show total individual Sixth War Loan sales reaching 1.201 billion dollars with cash inflows lagging on the BE Bond. Treasury officials target the 2.5 billion dollar BE Bond quota while payroll deductions and employee savings plans influence the full national total. Bond leaders emphasize continuing strong effort on the Ee Bond for high-risk band-buyers.
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Federal Reserve
Toy National
Mens Plana
Noose
War Bond
Devine Wins District Championship On Penetrations
Devine won the district title after a game against Uvalde in Uvalde. The score was 0 to 0, but Devine secured the victory on three penetrations to Uvalde’s two, earning the championship despite the tied score.
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Uvalde
Army Mercy Flight Of Five Day Old Baby Ends In Death
Army airlift carried five day old infant from Mitchel Field New York to Children's Hospital but she died nine hours after arrival. Baby Marie Strelecki born with esophageal blockage required rare surgery. Army officials arranged care at East Boston Airport during a storm. condition reported fair at noon, but deteriorated and she died that night.
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Army
Mitchel Field
N. Y
Mark Strelecki
Children's Hospital
Mitchel Meld
Sylvester Atrelecki
Children’s Hospital
Baby Marie
Wise Heads World Jewish Congress President
Dr. Stephen Wise, founder of the World Jewish Congress, was elected its first president at a War Emergency Conference in Atlantic City. He protested the emergency nature of the meeting, but delegates elected him anyway. The conference urged Allied authorities to arrest Gestapo and similar officers and called for representation of the Congress at war guilt trials as friends of the court.
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Stephen 5. Wise
World Jewish Congress
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Natham Goldman
Julian W. Mack
Gestapo
Schutzstaffe
Congress
Friends of the Court
Byrd Backer Dies in New York After Prison Term
Charles V. Bob, once a mining engineer who supported Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd on Antarctic expeditions and later served a Federal prison term for mail fraud, died Tuesday in New York from a heart ailment. He was reputed to have been worth about 19 million dollars at his peak.
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Richard FE. Byrd
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Baby Flattops of Leyte Made by Kaiser
Nov. 30. Most of the baby flattops of the Leyte battle fleet came from Kaiser Vancouver Shipyards at Vancouver Washington. Undersecretary Ralph Bard released the statement noting the escort carriers proved vital in the October 24 action and highlighted their role in Pacific amphibious operations and the push to complete assault ship programs under Admiral Halsey and General MacArthur.
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James Wallen Bags Eight-Point Buck Thanksgiving
James Wallen, 15, brought down an eight-point buck Thursday while hunting east of town. The youth’s successful hunt occurred on Thanksgiving Day, marking a notable local wildlife moment.
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James Wallen
City Manager Walter Cagper Dies in Plane Crash
In a fog-bound crash near Burbank two passenger planes from San Francisco collided killing seven and injuring seventeen. San Diego City Manager Walter Cagper was among the dead and Mayor Hares Knox of San Diego was severely injured.
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Doughboys Hold Ground Near Merode Amid Stubborn Fight
American troops on the western edge of Merode battle to hold a position near the German lines. Intense combat, tanks mired in mud, and heavy artillery fire characterize the struggle as engineers attempt to free doughboys trapped in the open.
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Sander
Discharged Army Captain Found Shot On Train
Philip Lawwill, 47, former Cincinnati newspaperman and recently discharged Army captain, was found shot to death in a Frisco train washroom near St Louis from Dallas. A woman passenger said he seemed despondent. no note was found. Lawwill was discharged about four months ago at Sheppard Field Texas. He is survived by his Cincinnati wife.
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Philip Lawwill
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Dallas
Ataon
Lawwill
Sheppard Field
Wichita Falls
Texas
Allied forces advance along Roer and Saar rivers
British Second Army and US Seventh Army push along the Roer and Saar fronts as Patton's Third Army breaches near Sauer and Mossers, with tanks advancing toward Duren and Brandenberg while infantry gains unfold near Huguenin and the western outskirts of a strategic core.
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Cianhae
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Robert Lewis Transfers to Liberal Kansas in Army Notice
Staff Sergeant Robert Lewis, son of Mr and Mrs Leon Lewis, is being transferred from Martin to Liberal Kansas. The record notes he serves with the Train Command Post and will depart Fort Bliss by bus to the transition station in November. Details reference his service at the Traniit station and orders for reassignment.
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Somot
Leon Leavis
Martin
Artiy
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Uransium
Traniit
Tyrikte Apyvaer
Cola
Cote
Ser Lewis
Ptieg
Dee Osehued
Batesiet
War Bond Drive Urges All Citizens to Contribute
Community leaders urge every man woman and child to participate in extra War Bond purchases to bolster victory. Officials stress that there is no small contributor as each person’s cash or payroll sign up adds to the fighting power protecting Americans and hastening the return of loved ones.
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United States
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