Soviet Advances Slow as Sleet Halts Progress Near Budapest
War bulletins report minor actions around Budapest as mud and sleet slow Russian advance. Soviet troops reached near Heviz Györ and Tokaj, with tanks knocked out and towns like Gerebes and Gyöngyös influenced, while Red Army deployments push toward Matra foothills and southern Germany. Federal communications describe the scene amid ongoing battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baniel Deluce
Ras
Budapest
Y. Malinovsky
Heviz-Gyor
Hatvan
Gyongyos
Red Army
Germany
Cei
Federal Commun- Comomission
Berlin
Capture of British troops described at Allied hands
An Allied statement reports the capture of British troops after encountering rearguards near a Holland area. The scene is described as ruined farmsteads and factory buildings along a bank, with a picture of misery and detritus.
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Holland
Frank Gilmid
al Bank
Gland
Amerika
Netherlands
Amer
Georgia Court Tosses Out Mayor in Pig Pens Case
In McCaysville, Fannin County, Georgia, a suit alleges the city failed to regulate pig pens properly and that a 300 foot setback for pens was invalid. The case seeks to void the incumbents and challenge the town charter as ratified. judges ruled on the ouster motion but details remain contested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alanta
Georgia
McCaysville
Fannin
At 'Mt
World War II Front Updates From Europe and Asia
Bulletin reports near Strasbourg heavy fighting as British and American forces press against German defenses. Berlin touts new offensive toward Hare, while Red Army nears Hatvan and Budapest. In the Pacific, British forces cross the Joep River and reinforce Leyte. Chinese defenses on the Burma Road brace for a broader plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leyte
Wirane
Burma
Eisenhower Urges Nation to Max War Bond Drive
General Eisenhower appealed to Americans to over-subscribe the Sixth War Loan and swiftly convert funds into fighting gear. NBC broadcast from European HQ urged support as Nimitz Halsey and MacArthur praised home front sacrifices. Dothan and Houston County aim to reach a $5.19 million county quota by December 16 despite Thanksgiving recess.
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Washington
Dright D. Eisenhower
Germany
Eisenhower
NBC
Treasury Department
Chester W. Nimitz
Pacific Fleet
William F. Halsey, Jr
Third Fleet
Douglas MacArthur
Treasury
West the
America
Dothan
Houston County
Doshan
Japanese Women Defend Courage in Propaganda Broadcast
In a Tokyo radio broadcast cited by the Associated Press, a Japanese propagandist claims Japanese women are not cowards like American women. The speaker, identified as Chip Furune, a former University of Chicago sociology student, describes American women as fainting in public and denounces U.S. gender roles while praising Japan's female workers and soldiers.
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Associated Press
Women of
Japan
Fen
Tokyo Radio
Chip Furune
University of Chicago
Atory
America
Miss Furtuno
Tokyo
Yanks Have Thanksgiving On Far Flung Battle Lines
Washington AP reports battle casualties across all theaters since war start total 528,795. Secretary of War Stimson says through Nov 7 Army casualties 454,180 with 88,245 killed. Navy totals 74,665 with 2,776 since two weeks ago. Army and Navy breakdowns show increases in killed, wounded and missing.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Stimson
Navy
Turkey Proclaimed A Must By Army War Thanksgiving Observance
Thanksgiving observed across the nation as war effort sustains morale with turkey provisions for soldiers at sea and abroad. Army and Navy reports show meals close to fronts and distributed rations for home and overseas personnel. Plymouth, London, and U.S. posts mark the holiday with prayers and ceremonies as states align with federal Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Americana
Turkey
Aship
Navy
Army
United States
Plymouth
Mass
London
John J. Winent
Roosevelt
Westminster Abbey
District of Columb
Idaho
Nebraska
Texas
Virginia
Arkansas
Fort Srath
Fayetteville
Georgia
Employees Reminded To File New Withholding Exemptions
Employers and employees are reminded to file new Form WA withholding exemptions by December 3 under the 1944 tax act. The Form WA will list exemptions to determine withholding under the new tables effective January 1. Certificates in effect now will not be used after December 31, 1944. new certificates take effect with the final wage payment after January 1, 1945.
Wodehouse Freed by Paris Police Judiciaire
British author P G Wodehouse was released by the Paris police after three nights in custody on charges linked to aiding Germans in 1941. He and his wife were told to stay at least 1 kilometer outside Paris while documents were finalized. Mrs Wodehouse was released earlier. Wodehouse planned to travel to Britain then the United States once civilian transport resumes.
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Paris
G. Wodehouse
Corpechan
Wodehouse
Worehouse
Britain
United States
Blaze Reaches Fire Department From Smoking Car
Two unidentified women occupied a smoking automobile that halted in front of the fire department around 6 p.m. Smoke issued from a door as a cigarette case or hazard caused the blaze. Firemen used a chemical extinguisher to control the fire after it spread.
Telephone Operator Strike Hits Capital and Ohio Warmer Tension
A mass walkout by women telephone operators began in Dayton Ohio spreading to Cincinnati and Michigan cities and reaching Washington D C The War Labor Board delayed action and possible government seizure while unions coordinated with allied locals The strike challenges long distance calls amid war time demands and anticipated White House review
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Associated Press
Washington
White House
Dayton
Ohio
Michigan
Mks
United Nations
Michigan Telephone
Ohio Federation of Telephone Workers
The
War Labor Board
WLB
St Inis
Fred M. Vinson
Ian
Roosevelt
Neakly
Nipponese Draw Heavily On Limon Reserve Forces
General MacArthur reported Japan has drawn heavy reserves around Leyte to halt Allied advances in the Ormoc corridor. Air and naval strikes sank or damaged troop freighters and barges while American infantry tightened the noose on Japanese First Division at Limon. Despite heavy losses, Japanese reinforcements pressed toward Leyte defenses as U.S. forces pounded supply ships and rear-area targets.
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C. Water McDaniel
Philippines
Leyte Island
Douglas MacAniur
Limon
Ormoc
Elehter
MacArthur
Hig
Linon
Tory
Associated Press
Pany
Borner
Geo. Dotylus
Leyte
U.S. Hahiers
Jacobsatl
Lorie
Fiewnte
Sumitz
Cater
Manila
Numnitz
Pepar
Alban Kanada
Erie
MatAdthig Dera Ete
Atria
Pheven
Albert
Wedemeyer
Tara
No Hope Seen For Cigaret Shortage
Washington reports there is little expectation of easing cigarette shortages amid wartime controls. Officials warn reductions in production may persist and sustain smoke supply fears as the nation faces fuel and material bottlenecks. The administration cautions citizens to ration and adapt while seeking alternative sources and targeted relief measures.
Peace Preservation Tied to North America Says Albert W
Dr Alfred Albert, famed lecturer, told Dothan Rotary Club audience at the county courthouse that peace hinges largely on the United States and Canada. He warned science poses a double edge as leaders decide whether abundance serves humanity or fuels competition, urging North American leadership within 20 to 30 years to avert global conflict and stressing strong ties with Britain and international partners.
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W. Milton RE. Wallace
United States
Canada
Alion D. Albert
Dothan
de. Atlen
Rotary International
Arnold
Noth Amelia
Russia
Strituin
China
France
Dupin
Genadl
Naokond
Ana da Salk
Abe Oiler
Salto
Areatress
America
North America
Laurentide Valea
Quebec
Texas
Eartl
Paaudaell
Auto collision injures A. H. Nolan in city crash
A. H. Nolan injured in a Saturday auto collision reported near a parking area. Nolan was taken to hospital with minor injuries. other cars sustained heavy damage. Police stated the cause is unknown and identified the parked vehicle's owner as Ly HL W. Odi Napier Kiel.
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Seth
Napier Kiele
Fierce Fighting Confronts Yanks In Rhine Battle
American Ninth Army troops fought through mud and German resistance north of the Aachen-Berlin axis driving toward Cologne. Units entered Koslar Bourheim Pattern Lohn and other towns as Air support waned under rain and floods. French forces advanced from Mulhouse toward Battenheim while the Third Army pressed in Germany near Saarbrucken region.
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U. S
Westwall
Aachen
Duren
Cologne
First Army
Belfort Gap
St Louis
Kembs
Rhine
NEA
William Feye
London
Ninth Army
Koslar
Barmen
Berlin
Bourheim
Pattern
Lohn
Forr
Rhine ‘Plaines
Strasbourg
Vosges
Saverne
Belfort
Muilouse
Battenhatm
Aonere
Manke
Art Tory
Point Slank
Beer Tver
Tultel
Kosta
Conin
Julich
Nith
Korlar
Alsace
Comar
Mulhouse
Elfort Gap
Tvaght
D. Eisenhower
Sie
Second Armored
de Virion
Weitherswaller
Hirkenvwald
Hile
Doendt Eit Saverne
North End
Amercan 44Th Infantry
Newe Jersey National Guard
Germnn
Lneauying
Jacob L. Devers
Sixth Army
Bronp
Ey Tie
Peryedt
Bleurthe
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OWL
World ‘Today
Western Front
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Berdort
Stolberg
Police Judicaire
Hun Sail
J Beirne
Workers’ National Federation
Pulthere
Starkere
Federaton
New York
American Telephone and Trlegragn Company
Federa al Long Lines
Oblo
Timke
Norman Naughter
Perrong
Federator Tarmlere
Pittsburgh
Oir Nue
Ma Sland
Edwin Ro Hackett
Eago Ytarney
Teltyaone
Bern Wi Keeed Lo
Ohiawaleo
Forces Whalley
Karses
Undies Rar
Ta Apanapel
Ohio Wnion
Atlanta
Washington, D.C
Ohio — Organization
Southern Federation of Telephone
Tars
Leonard Milliman
Creed
Une Verde
Albert Meteed
Htuten
Frereddy
Pier Neal
Asotas
Cotsertatign Spor
Bpeileer
Fiat
A. H. Nolan
Meuse
Ares
Tee
Gunsdorf
Meran
Rohrbach
Antweiler
Bisping
Mittershein
Pleuze
Giner Unis
Maginot
Bam Derolf
Germ
Vu Calupine
Holand
Baarle
Tura
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