Russian and German Forces Battle Near Budapest
Russian troops push toward Brat Viera and Szada as they drive from the east toward the Hungarian capital. German defenses remain strong around Budapest with tanks and heavy weaponry reported. Farther north, front lines extend toward Bratislava as Red Army advances along the Slovak border.
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Marshal Rodion
Ukraine
Algiers
Bratislava
Dregelypalank
Balassagvat
e-Budapest
Pest
Danwiney
Sevastafa
Uj Pest
Csepeli
Stettinius Firms Five Postwar Foreign Policy Aims
Secretary Sainted Stettinius outlines five objectives for postwar foreign relations. He urges rapid State Department action to reorganize and speed approval of a six member Senate Foreign Relations panel. He stresses armed forces, early victory, and a united effort with the Allies to secure power to wage war if needed.
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Pougls B. Cornell Gton
Secreta- Sale Stettinius
Senate Foreign
Sentoom
Stettinius
Japan
United Nation
World Today military fronts and battles update
Front page summary reports multiple Allied and Axis actions across Europe and the Pacific. British and American forces press in the Saar and Budapest zones while Russians defend near the Carpathians. Japanese resistance continues in the Pacific as Allied naval and air operations intensify.
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Nazi
Boer
Saar Mt
German Palatinate
U. S
Budapest
Marino- Bove
Austria
Ermitts
Pacific
Bond Quota Met By Houston County In Sixth War Loan
Houston County reports its E bond quota of 416000 was met with 416882 sold, while overall bonds in all series total 1,544,529 about 645,000 short of the 2,189,000 goal. Beat Six Cottonwood joins others in reaching quotas. Cottonwood district raises E bonds to tip the drive. Figures announced by County War Finance Chairman Pat Poyner. A separate note: Napier Field talent presents About Face at Martin Theater at 9 tonight.
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Houston County
N.e
Pat Poyner
County War Finance Commilise
Beat Six
Cottonwood
Houston
Ean
Martin Theater
Napier Field
Farm Bureau Head Pushes Peace By Force If Needed
Chicago AP report quotes Ed ward A. ONeal at the American Farm Bureau Federation urging a world organization to maintain peace by force if necessary. He says the U S must lead in world affairs and favors a pact of peace enforcers, yet he also appeals for no force if nations join with clean hands and rebuild war torn economies.
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Chicago
Edward A. O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
World Organization
United States
O'Neal
Federation
World Security Organization
Fraternity of Tree Nations
Wesley Convicted in Second Degree Murder Case
Wesley Joe Wesley a Black man was found guilty of second degree murder in a Houston Circuit Court for the death of Willie Godwin during an aftercation near the State line last summer. He received 12 months at hard labor and noted an appeal as the only case in court at the opening crimin al session. Alvie Killingsworth faced grand larceny and was sent to Juvenile Court.
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Joe Wesley
Willie Godwin
State Line
Houston
Alvie Killingsworth
Greek Rebels Draw Peace Proposals Amid Greek Civil War
In Athens loud gunfire drives civilians from the streets as ELAS and EAM leaders reportedly draft peace proposals amid pressure from Papandreou's government. A London report cites Churchill backing a rapid end to the fighting with future peace guarantees. Casualties are high with British estimates unclear. ELAS losses around 4500 killed.
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Associated Press
Athens
Ieaders
EAM
Nuliuarim
ELAS
Ines
George Papandreou
Department of Attica
London
Daily Mail
Harold Alexander
Allid
Mediterranean
Greece
Churchill
Eden
First Snow Storm Of Season Covers Most Of Nation
A nation wide first snow storm leaves a snow cover from Colorado to the Atlantic, with heavy falls in the Midwest and East. Up to 13 inches in some areas, 14 inches in West Virginia, and 10 inches in Elkins. More than 30 deaths tied to hazardous driving. Weather warnings extend from Virginia capes to Eastport Maine.
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Associated Press
Colorado
Atlantic Seaboard
Midwest
Pennsyvania
New England
Atlantic
Virgina Capes
Eastport
Maine
Alunt
Weather Bureau
Wilaiis
Lower
Michigan
Pennsylvania
New York
West Virginia
Elkins
W. Va
Chicago
Yank First Army Gains In Push Toward Cologne
The First Army makes progress toward the Cologne area as Allied forces press through German defenses along the Roer and advance near Merode and Duren. US units fight through fortified villages, clear key sectors, and push toward the Rhine in a widening offensive.
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Yank
Cologne
Edward Kennedy
PARIS
First Army
Noer Rive
Merude
Ay House
Duren
Joud
Roer
Sfried
Dunnyven
Saariauternace
Alsace
Reticent Lieutenant Evans Recalls Wartime Experiences
Evans, a second lieutenant under Patton in Germany, writes his parents of various experiences, including a rescue story of a Chicago sergeant trapped three days by German snipers. The clipping reached him via distant papers and was later shared with his family, with notes of where it appeared.
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Wiliam Ally Evans
Damer
Evans
Allied Officials Drawing Up Plans For Reich Control
Allied planners outline long range control of Germany and postwar occupation. Discussion centers on demilitarization, breakup of German industry, and reshaping Europe to secure strategic aims. Mention of Penrose and advisory council to form policy. Old war-time provisions guide new framework as nations seek stability and containment.
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Wasinuun
Bedis
Rusti Britein
United States
Penrose
Germany
Glivel
Fick
Allies Hit Another Triple Strength Blow At Germany
Allies struck a major blow with heavy bomber and fighter formations bombing targets across western Germany. Reports describe a large raid southwest of Berlin and attacks on Giessen and other air bases, with heavy losses claimed for German defenses and many aircraft destroyed.
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Germany
Eight New Directors Named By Civic Body
Eight new directors were elected to the civic body’s board for 1945. The slate includes president, vice president and treasurer roles to be filled at a meeting on Wednesday. Votes were tabulated by a committee chaired by Betty Slinghate with Ed Wells and Pat Powner assisting.
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Civic Body
Comartey
Dea
Geere Sane
Id Chagford
Ata Fen de JR Hataroes
Clyde Bower
Ulead
Rayon
Altafar Aid
Larence
Therton
Haenaman Commiskes
Betty Slinghate
Man
Ed Wells
Pat Powner
Adama
Nd Arthur
Johnson
MacArthur Reports Major Pacific Gains in Leyte Campaign
Gen Douglas MacArthur announced dramatic advances as Japanese forces in the Philippines faced mounting losses. Allied counteractions shattered columns near Leyte Island and disrupted the Yamato line, with U S troops advancing north of Ormoc and consolidating gains while pursuing remaining pockets of resistance. The report notes heavy casualties among Imperial troops and emphasizes strategic momentum for Allied operations in the region.
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Tih
Sun
Rae
Orrewe
Leyte
Negro Is Jailed On Assault Count
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Dan
Newton Stus
Cate
Lisa
Unieh
Suerdt JT
Javier Freddie Moar
Caey
Sheaths
Dale Yeaterany
Ernons
Vinson Pushes Federal Pay Rises in House Clash
The article reports Vinson urging a federal pay raise while the House debates costs and staffing. It notes a proposed increase of about 07,000 dollars per year and a separate plan to boost congressional salaries, which was set aside.
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Vinsow
Homse
Yanks Reported Again Flying Over Capital
London AP reports Bertin radio saying Tokyo would be evacuated at once with about 78,000 leaving the capital including the old, infirm, children and expectant mothers. Tokyo workers in war industries and essential services are excluded. American bombers reportedly appeared over Tokyo but dropped no bombs.
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London
Bertin Radio
Werlin
Riehty
Tokyo
Berlin
Tranc Ecran
Marianas
Ammermcan
Agasn
Sekichito
Nippon Radio
Berlis
Skye
Eld
Americans Outnumber British On Fronts in War Allocations
United States forces are said to outnumber British troops on the Western Front as Allied allocations are discussed. Four American armies face one British army on the Western Front, with Italy and Southeast Asia showing different distributions. Population differences help explain the imbalance, as the U S population nears 150 million versus roughly 46 million in the United Kingdom.
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Elton C. Fay Washington
United Stes
United States
Great Britain
Italy
Primie
Churchill
Southeast Asia
Bron
Chinese Pursuing Retreating Japs
Chinese forces press toward Nanton and advance from a ravine into Kwanal border area. Reports describe troop movement spreading through the line as civilians watch marching units. A former U.S. air base at Linchow is noted, with positions shifting near Tara Ta No. 16.
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Spencer Mog T
Chengking
Kwanal
Nanton
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