Invasion Update on Sa ar Land Campaign Fighters Push on Leyte Pocket
Reports from the Philippines describe American forces pressing the Sa ar land operation as two infantry divisions advance south from the pocket on Leyte island. The 71st and 32nd divisions drive toward Ormoc and the island’s western road cross, while Japanese paratroopers attempt sabotage and relief efforts face heavy rain and changing tides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aglas MacArthur
Kememy
Alminus
U. S
Leyte
Para
Studiu Inas
Bel
Greek Leftists Split as Civil War Fears Rise
Reported dissension inside Premier Papandreou's cabinet and the ELAS force as factions within the EAM split. Key ministers, including Askoutis and Anghelopanos, resign or break away amid fighting near Athens and in Attica as negotiations flicker.
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Apandreou
Iated Press
Stephanos Seraphis
ELAS
EAM
Papandreou
R. M. Itish
Fat
Am‘2
Seraphis
Athens
Attica
Mintansport
Nicolas Askoutir
Alexios
Finance
Anghelopanos
Lamia
Rucker To Be Kept In Reserve Status
Congressman George W. Andrews announced War Department assurances that Camp Rucker will remain in operation on a reserve basis with enough troops to service it. The post was previously rumored for closure, but the Army has not decided its ultimate status and will keep Rucker open for service duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Andrews
Ala
War Department
Cams
Bear Ozark
Ais
South Alabama
Rep. Andrews
Camp Rucker
Hucker
Army
Warlier
Rucker
Taxpayers Granted Grace Period for 1944 45 Estimates
The Internal Revenue Service in Dothan announced changes to filing deadlines for 1944 45 estimated taxes. Taxpayers may file annual 1944 returns and pay by January 15 1945 to satisfy both return and declaration requirements. Those who do not file by January 15 must file by March 18 for 1945 declarations. The Dothan office will operate January 16 inclusive while collectors take leave January 8 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Office
Dothan
Congress
Ibaio
Internal Revenue
Evenue
Birmingham
War Bond Drive Spotlighted On WAGF Radio
Officials of the Sixth War Loan drive in Houston County expect to push bond sales past 400000 this afternoon on a WAGF program from 2 to 345. County chairman Pat Poynut reported 300000 in E bonds sold so far and a 41690 quota for ME bonds this session. The drive features special broadcasting facilities and long distance messaging at the phone company expense. Subscriptions announced as received will be read on air, with three county beats already meeting quotas. Bonds sales included 8000 at Harmon School barbecue and 8100 in Dothan Negro rally. Tuskegee Army Band provided entertainment for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County
WAGF
Pat Poynut
War Finance Committee
Posner
Harmon
Pur‘per
Dothan
Tuskegee Army Band
Coumbia
Marlon
No. JS
Three Vice Premiers Named in Italian Government
Three vice premiers will join the Italian government under Ivance Bonomi. Palmira Toz Viatri, Communist leader, will share the role with Giulio Di Rosino of the Christian Democrats and a Liberal Party member. A Labor Demit minister will head the new Inter-Ministerial Committee to oversee economic constriction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bria Rome
Palmira Toz
Viatri
Ivance Bonomini
Toxicaili
Bonomi
Giulio di Rosino
Christian Democrats
Liberal Party
Minis
Itti Cormunigue
Tle
Carlos Forza
Y T
Winston Churchill
Tr Dey
Chinocrat Decasperi
Bonoimi
Sforza
U. State Department
Pietro Badoglio
Badoglio
Fasco Sforza
Italy
State Department
Pierlot Paints Dark Scene Economically For Belgians
In Brussels Premier Pierlot warns Belgium faces worsening conditions before relief. He cites shrinking food and coal, blocked Antwerp harbor, and disrupted finances from German occupation. He notes Allied needs and historic ties with Britain while stressing Belgium's serious outlook.
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Pierlot
Robert Ednson
Brussels
Belgium
M Huibert Pierlot
Iris
Antiwerp
Belzi
Corcoran Influence Debated by Biddle Group
Washington report cites Attorney General Biddle asserting Corcoran influence is overrated while discussing recent decisions and positions within the Justice Department. The article mentions officials including Noriega and Littell and notes debate over executive alignment with Congress and administration priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iapi
Miteney
Biddle
Thomas G. Taning
Tna
G. Harisor
Deja
Athizves General Noriegur
Tel Littell
Hidde
Carriles
Cortutan
Britain Divided Over Churchill Policy In Greece Crisis
The House of Commons vetoed Churchill’s intervention plan amid a strong minority seeking a hands off stance on Greece. Still some MPs urged decisive action while others warned of tensions. The London Trades Council voiced alarm at armed intervention as newspapers sharply split over the premier’s stance.
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James PF
London
Abe
Pyaivisiu Anzsupa Hin
House of Cormons
Churchill
Europe
Ober
Greece
Carlo Storza
Italy
Etho Ihe
Chatchrill
Jt Athens Onen
Richard Law
Minster of State
Nly
Britain
Lonedon Trades Council
Manchester Guardian
Cleehhill
Sforza
British American clash clears air for early meeting
Washington reports a tense exchange among Roosevelt Stalin and Churchill as wartime allies project a united plan for a postwar world. Officials say the dialogue tightens lines with potential for a broader European settlement and a stabilizing global order.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
Gretel
Hevine
Roosevelt
Churchi
Stati
German Spook Dog Haunts American Doughboys in Germany
AP report from Germany details Fritz the phantom patrol dog used by Nazis. The two foot, 100 pound hound reportedly stalks American outposts nightly, evading traps and earning the label Public Enemy No 2 from troopers of the 2nd Infantry Division 38th Regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Roxyle
Germany
Fritz
2Nd Infantry Division
Budapest Besiegers Close In on Hungarian Capital
Soviet forces pressed toward Budapest from north and south as Marshal Malinovsky’s Ukraine Army cut the Danube line 12 miles north of the city. Front reports claimed 69 miles from Bratislava and 11 miles from Vienna, with German defenses retreating and Hungarian ministers fleeing toward Austria.
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Richard Easiscake Lanton
Budapest
Inutht
Hungeran
Stall
Rodin
Malinovsky
Second
Ukraine
Danube
Withi
Bratislava
Vienna
Malijhay
Geromannes
Stalin
Pudapest
Panuhe River
Rest
Marshal Feodtor
Tolbukhin
Velencze Lake
Smiles
Fishe
Valenozelle
Laly
Budepest-Seekestehervar
Eres
Transocean
Ferenc Szalaai'a
Sorron
Ansty
Sopra
Agres
Af Onde
Tathukhin
Batabon
Bidowennew
Miugdy
Huer
Julich
Julieh
Bergeteb
Byrnes Seeks Rapid Recruits To Ease War Manpower
In a wartime move, Byrnes urges faster draft calls and reclassification to fill gaps caused by soldiers in service. He calls for expanding Selective Service, focusing on ages 26 to 37 with essential industrial work, to maintain war production and staff key roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrnes
Ehiedty
Barnes
Selective Service
Lewis J. Hershey
British Canadians Halted in Dutch Lowlands Weather Fight
Allied forces including British and Canadian units faced delays from foul weather as Third Army divisions pushed deeper into Saarland and Saar region. Reports describe Saar crossings, west bank advances near Saarbrucken, and stiff German resistance with heavy fighting across multiple sectors amid encirclement efforts near Aden, Dillingen, and Wittring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SY Edward Kenney
Paris
Arny
Saar River
Saarland
One Ear Achen
Sarreguenines
Saar
Sarregue
Neunkirsch
Saarbrucken
Third Army
Sixth Armored
Ansient
Path
Siegfried Line
Sugar Basin
Dillingen
Saarlautern
Dilingen
Serregue
Aden
Transocean
Sikio
Seventh Army
Nbinz
Haguena
Germany
Haguenat
Wortham Aleace
Remark on Liquor Influence Across Armies
Dr. Henry W. Bromley of the Citizenx Teengue of Kentucky argues liquor is in every army both stateside and overseas and would undermine local option in counties with camps. He also states that distillers brewers wholesale dealers and barroom interests have gained sway in Washington over lawmaking bodies.
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Birmingham
Iap
Henry W. Bromley
Citizenx
Kentucky
Bremley
Alabama Temperance League
Washington
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P Susse
Felebs
Wehrden
Hudweiter
F'Hositai
Bruang
Aloyvilier
France
Tuas Tenge
Revhling
Merzing
Sarroibe
Forbach
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Saarbrueken
Pierlat
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Insidee Belgiam
Perel
England
Corcoran
Russell
Doger Davatus
Mercaria
Widale
Ttyasel D oGasr
Bridie
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Jax
Stalin Abd Chirehill
Inter
Pie
Leo C. Schmidt
Cloutierville
le Tela
Pfe
Lordi Wilkerson
Gamesville
Fatigus
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Priva
Behmidt
Danube River
Ersci
Sbreak
Szekesfenervar
Hodapest
Szekesfehervar
Vicons
Holland
U. & First
Ninth
Colsyque Glilt
George §. Patton
35Th
Abuist
Aimille
Sarreguemines
Dieding
Wiltring
Adisgatch
Associated Piece
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Mth
Lart
Wittring
Pividien
Dilinges
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