Reconnaissance Over China Coast Achieved By Yanks
U S Pacific Fleet reports two day operation involving 331 Japanese planes and 85 ships in carrier air assaults on Formosa and Okinawa. Bombardments reach within 615 miles of Tokyo, with new Western Caroline invasion and Iwo Jima shellings of the Volcano Islands. Carrier planes disrupt Formosa railways shipping fuel ammunition and communications while Nimitz issues two communiques on accelerated Pacific action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrie Landsberg
U. S. Pacific Fleet Headquarters
Pearl Harbor
Formosa
Okinawa
Tokyo
Carolines
Navy
Iwo Jima i i
Volcano Islands
Chichi
Habe
Bonins
Chester W. Nimitz
Iwo
Caroline
Japan
Truk
Uan Heer
Saipan
Haha
Bonin Islands
Fura
Battle Of Belgium In Third Week Dominates War News
In its third week of heavy fighting, the Belgian front draws most attention as Allied and German activity intensifies. British and American troops coordinate on the northern bulge while the Third Army presses from the south, with broader Allied concerns spanning the Pacific and Eastern fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirke L. Simpson
Associated Press
Belgium
Europe
Bulge
Poland
Pacific
Moscow
London
Washington
Japan's Omura Industries Hit For Sixth Time
Washington reports that Japan's Omura Industries in Kushu island area endured a sixth raid by China based Superfortresses. B 29s struck front line fighters and other plants, with one Fortress missing and several enemy aircraft damaged or destroyed. Overall losses since June reach 31 aircraft.
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Washington
Japan
Orura
Kushu
Monique
2D Airforce
China
India
Marianas
Kyushu
Bomei
Nanking
American Bombers Resume Strikes on Japanese Bases
General MacArthur announced continued air assaults on Luzon including Southern Luzon and Main Philippine Island with a locomotive and 100 freight cars destroyed and three bridges damaged. Liberator bombers hit Palawan Island airfields while other raids targeted Halmahera Ceram and Dutch Celebes in a broad Pacific campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General MacArthur
Philippines
Nitchell
Luzon
Philippine Island
Douglas MacArthur
Palawan Island
Mindoro
Manila
Halmshera
Ceram
New Guinea
Bismerrk-Solons
Houston Soldier's Grim Leyte Mission Tale
Private First Class Albert Powell of the 2th Infantry Division Story recounts a nine day deep Franco Leyte campaign with Company A of the 19th Infantry Regiment. Guided by Filipino guerillas they fought seven pitched battles against Japanese forces amid rugged paths and booby traps, living in mud and foxholes while advancing toward Ormoc and Route 24 flank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
2Th Infantry
Victory
Philippines
Leyte Island
Albert Powell
Leyte Valley
19Th Infantry Regiment
Rock of Chickamauge
Ormoc
Tor Fito
Wheeler and Stettinius clash over unconditional surrender policy
In Washington Senator Wheeler demands ending the policy of unconditional surrender for Germany. Secretary Stettinius calls the move profoundly regrettable while Wheeler terms the policy asinine. Wheeler says peace could come if Hitler is removed and democracy set up.
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Washington
Wheeler
D.mont
Germany
Stettinius
Senate
Hitler
Montans
Japan
McLain Rites Set for Dothan Resident Today
Pat McLain 54 a Dothan resident died Saturday after hospitalization. Funeral services today at 2 p.m. in the Johnasen Wilkerson Chapel with Rev Clement Ritter officiating. Burial in city cemetery. Survived by four sons J McLain US Army Camp Croft Fred Pat and Ronald of Dothan two daughters Mary Loje and Ann two sisters Mrs G L Wenn and Mrs Warren Willis of Ty Ty Ga and several nieces and nephews. Johnsen Wilkerson Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat McLain
Dothan
Johnason- Wilkerson
Clement Ritter
J. ©. McLain
U. S. Ary
Camp Croft
Fred
Pat
Ronald McLain
Mary Loje
Ann
G. L. Wenn
Warren Willis
Ty Ty
Activa
Rafael Wynn
Howard McMichael
Allen Hathaway
Dick Woodham
McMichael
Walter Strick- Johnsen
Wilkerson Funeral Homes
Roosevelt Urges Draft Manpower to Speed Victory
President Roosevelt asks Congress for National Service to mobilize all citizens, push to unite force with the United Nations, and promote a just peace. He proposes compulsory draft of nurses, universal service in various roles, and strong U S backing of Atlantic Charter principles amid World War II politics.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
United Nations
Europe
Japan
Organization of World Peace
78Th Congress
United States
Poland
Greece
Germany
Alabama Farmer Induction Preceded in State
Alabama draft boards called 18 to 21 year old farm workers earlier to fit wartime needs, so many were already inducted. Col. J. T. Johnson Jr said these steps, done with county agents and Auburn’s J C Ford, protected ongoing crops and reduced disruption by waiting for another harvest. Some workers remain deferred to finish a crop if possible.
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Montgomery
Armed Forces
Alabama
Col
J. T. Johnson, Jr
Selective Service
Johnson
Genee
Roosevelt's wartime service plan draws mixed Senate reaction
President Roosevelt’s national service proposals drew cautious approval and skepticism in Congress. Senators questioned timing for universal draft and supported nursing conscription, while urging safeguards to avoid farm labor shortages and to reaffirm Atlantic Charter principles.
German Air Support Dwindles In Budapest Counteroffensive
Soviet communique reports German counterattacks northwest of Budapest repulsed with heavy losses. Nazis claim 17 miles to Budapest. Moscow notes 226 enemy tanks destroyed in four days, 1 630 prisoners taken Friday, 27 planes shot down northwest of Budapest since Tuesday. Tito says Yugoslav forces cut German communications while fighting continues in Slavonia. Yugoslav radio tallies 121,435 German enlisted men and 12,000 officers killed wounded or captured in a year.
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Richard Rasiscrke
London
Red Army
Budapest
Moscow
Inzsev
Buday Pest
Marschal Tito
Maribor
Yugoslavia
Graz
Austria
Slavonia
Free Yugoslav
Court Rules Overtime Pay Despite Wage-Hour Pact
Georgia Supreme Court holds employee can recover overtime wages even if both sides agreed to violate wage-hour terms. Employer must keep hour records. employees have no duty to record hours. Case involves Atlanta printer J. L. Butter and the Superior Prigging Company, awarding $1,030 overtime pay, penalty, and attorney fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia Supreme Court
Congress
Georgia Court of Appeals
J. L Butter
Black man charged after public safety incident at woman
Police records show a Black man was lodged in county jail Friday on a charge of discharging a weapon. Details were unavailable at headquarters. reliable sources say the incident involved a Black woman and a warrant was issued for the woman as well. The arrestee posted a 27 cash bond and was released. arresting officers were Police Captain John Yao and Detective Grorgeevi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter White
Mrearma
Pox Hee
John Yao
Grorgeevi
Ft! Warrented
Two Motorcycle Officers Slated for Duty This Week
Police Chief J. E. Draughon announced plans to assign two motorcycle officers this week. One bike already operates with Ewell Snook. Veteran John Jonen, a World War II veteran who joined via the National Guard in 1942, was honorably discharged last December. Chief Draughon did not specify the second officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Draughon
Ewell
Snook Jonen
Jonen
National Guard
Selective Service expands lower standard for draft
The National Selective Service announced a shift enabling men aged 18 to 37, including those with lower physical standards, to be inducted for military duty. Local boards will reclassify workers who left deferment jobs and accept registrants with weakened standards for limited service, while maintaining broader wartime manpower controls.
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Washington
National Selective Service
Roosevelt
Congress
Army
Tydings
Allied forces press in Belgian bulge amid heavy losses
Edward Paris reports U S and British forces expand gains in the Belgian bulge as German defenses crumble along multiple fronts. American Seventh Army and Third Army push forward while First Army drives along the north, with St Lo veterans and armored divisions aiding crosses toward Fraiture and La Roche. Heavy Allied casualties cited amid the broad offensive begun December 18.
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Edward Paris
U. B. Armored
Widin
Vielineg
Belgian
Paranday
Dicqster
U. & Seventh Army
Rhine
Strasbourg
Teast
Kart von
le Belgie
U. S. First Army
Mans
U. 5
First Army
Stow
Cold
Ace
Seventh
82Nd Airborne Division
Salm
Stavelot
13Th Infantry
B2nd
Liemneux
von Rundstedt
Liernate
Odiegne
Kon Rundstedte
Kon Rundstedte Decaton von Bun
Bulge
Troubles Mount Up For Dixie Democrats
Washington AP report details new party tensions as Southern Democrats back three reform proposals. A permanent fair employment practices commission is urged, along with measures to end the poll tax for voting. The push draws broad cross regional support but opposition remains strong among conservative factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Johnson Washington
Three Men Street
Heatherners
Ceutherm Regialatera
G. O. FP
Theeediente
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Akyab
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Houston
Pacific Theatre
Oknawe Islands
Nagoya
U. S
Mothers and Fathers of
America
Pepper
D.-Fla
McLain
U. S. Signal Corps
Reds
Roosevel
Fulbright
Arkansan
Russell D.gay
Senator Hill
Dixie
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