Attacks Continue As German Push Near Kiev Amid Red Counter
Russian forces press a fast offensive in the Ukraine as German units retreat along the Dnieper while claiming encirclement west of Wher Kavot and near Brusilov. The Red Army drives in the triangle near White Russia, blocking mobile German action with improved roads aiding heavy troop movement. Bel Bermid Bragin and Gomel defenses fall to deep penetration through swamps in the Rechiten area north of Bragin.
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Dnieper
Nieget
Charkassy
Bel Bermid Bragin
Gralles
Wutveest
Gomel
Bragin
Investia
Capitol Pays Tribute To Steagall Funeral Tomorrow
The body of Henry E. Steagall lies in state at the Capitol of Alabama before funeral services in Ozark. Delegations will meet the train, and a procession will move from the station to the Capitol marble hall. Washington Chaplain and Alabama delegation members praised Steagall as a fearless lawmaker.
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Montgomery
Henry EB. Steagall Wee 'Ra
U. S. House of Representatives
Ozard
Alabama Guard
Breagall
Washington
Alabama
Jamen
Gratte
Steagall
World Today reports heavy air raids near Betio and Abemama
An unverified World Today item notes ABELL-RAF forces attacking Betio and Abemama atoll positions 24 hours after a record Mah? event. The report mentions Admiral Chea and Makin pushing 4,000 Japanese troops into the area as the situation tightens around the Pacific atolls.
Half Of Operators Offer Mine Contract But Lewis Wants All
Washington AP report says about half the nations coal operators offered a near Ickes Lewis contract with retroactive underground travel time pay. John L Lewis rejects partial acceptance, urging a nationwide deal while Southern Producers push for eight hours of productive work and portal to portal limits. Conferees plan to resume talks as AFL Mineworkers submit a tentative wage pact to the War Labor Board.
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Joseph A. Loftus Washington
United Man Workers
John L. Lew
Retussl
Southern Coal Producers Association
Captive Steel Company
AFL Progressve
Ilinois
War Lator Board
Lewis
Ickes _ Lewis
Edward R. Burke
Southern Producers
Wagner Trophies To Be Awarded At Eglin Field
The first Buzz Wagner trophies for aerial gunnery will be presented Friday at Eglin Field, named after late Col Boyd D Wagner. Parents Mr and Mrs Wagner will fly from Johnstown to attend, honoring serial ace who died near Eglin a year ago and earned the Distinguished Service Cross. Training schools in the competition include Spence, Craig, Napier Fiala, Marianna, Army Field, and Vt Field among others.
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Maxwell Field
Als
Buzz” Wagner
Boyd D
Bure” Wagner
Eglin Field
Eastern Flying Training Command
Wagner
Johnstown
Boyd M. Wagner
Egiin Field
Egiin
Philippines
Austrakia
New Guinea
Spence Frisia
Moenttrie
Craig Field
Bel Ma
Ala
Napier Fiala
Dothan
Marianna Field
Marianna
Via
Army Field
Tue Ala
Voater
Vic
Ter
Aloe Field
Congress Leaders Promise Vet Benefit Bills This Week
President Roosevelt seeks early enactment of legislation to provide mustering out pay unemployment compensation and other benefits for WWII veterans. Senators Wagner and George plan new bills, while House May to convene committee to craft a comprehensive program. Sparkman warns against overly generous terms that deter work and urges careful design of unemployment benefits and debt relief.
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William F.arboast
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Wagner
New York
George
Georgia
May
House Military Committee
Sparkman
D.ala
Farmers Warned On Meat Inspection In Houston County
Houston County farmers were warned that meat marketed must be inspected by a meat inspector. Dr. A Belmar, county milk and meat inspector, issued the warning after the OPA announced farmers may for three months kill and sell livestock and hogs without a local permit.
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Houston County
A. Belmar
OPA
Local USO leadership named in Dothan structure change
The Rev G Ralph Madson of Episcopal Church of the Nativity was elected chairman and Arthur D Usery named vice chairman of the new operating committee for the Dothan USO Club. The panel replaces the building management committee to transfer responsibility for operations.
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G. Ralph Madson
Episcopal Church of the Nativity
Dothan Uso Club
Arthur D. Usery
Eighth Army advances six miles toward Sangro area in Italy
Allied reports say the British Eighth Army broke into the central Italian front, pushing to capture San Angelo near the upper Sangro river and occupying the ruined mountain town of Alfedena after advancing more than five miles beyond Alfonero. German forces destroyed Alfedena before retreat.
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Noland Norgaard
Algiers
Eighth Army
San Angelo
Sangro
Alfedana
Alfedena
Rome
al Fonero
Bernard L. Montgomery
Caity
Invasion gains in Gilbert Islands accelerate advance
American forces push through heavy Japanese resistance in the Gilberts as Makin and Tarawa fall candidates. Admiral Nimitz says the Gilbert operation is progressing to wider attacks with Betio on the eastern shore of its main island under pressure. Col James Roosevelt attends the Tarawa engagement as defenders report fierce counterattacks and high casualties.
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Gilbert Islands
Chea A Mimita
A. B. . Makin
Betio Isi
Fase Atoll
Abemama
Pearl Harbor
Gilverts
Chester W. Nimits
Gilberts
Pacific Fleet
Makin
Tarawa
James Roosevelt
Imain
Betio
Alain
Abemamai
Admiral Mimitz
NEA
Truk
Terews
Abemame
House Vote Near On New Tax Bill
Dothan observes a wartime Thanksgiving with downtown stores closed and offices halting work. Union services at First Baptist in the morning feature Rev W O Phillips and Rev Sam Reeves presiding. Holy Communion at Episcopal Nativity and services by Christian Scientists and Catholic churchs mark the day.
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Dothan
First Baptist Church
W. O .Phillips
Lafeyaite Street Methodist Church
Sam Reeves
Do[than
Episcopal Church of the Naitivity
Saint Columba
Ministera Union
Alec
Further Increases Decried As Worse Than Inflation
Washington AP reports the administration's anti inflation program faces a new setback as the House moves toward approving a 2.14 billion revenue child tax plan. Rep. Robert Lee Doughton blasts large tax hikes as crushing, joining Rep. Knutson in warning the burden could harm the economy. Turn to No. 18 on Page 9.
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Washington
House
Robert Lee Doughton
Wayn and Means Committee
Herald
Doughton
Rep
Knutson
Minnesota
Wage
Landar
Nurse Registration Slated In February
Washington AP says nationwide registration of all graduate nurses, including retirees, will be conducted at local hospitals during the week beginning February 7. War Manpower Commission chairman Paul V. McNutt notes about half of the nation’s 400,000 trained nurses are not practicing and urges a home front inventory to meet armed services needs. Nurses not in service will state willingness to serve. those already serving may be transferred if needed.
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Washington
Paul V. McNutt
War Manpower Commission
Armed Services
Nurning
G Men Laughs As Axis Spy Hunt Trips Up Tricks
FBI agents recount humorous incidents amid spy catching during World War II. An undercover man at a war plant unknowingly photographed coworkers and a Japanese marked loot scheme shows the era's oddities.
Compromise Hope On Subsidies Held By Administration
Washington AP report states administration leaders cling to a possible Senate compromise as food subsidies face extinction. House votes to outlaw public aid after year’s start, sparking claims of inflation risk and stalled veto threats. Alabama and most Georgia representatives back the subsidy ban, with CCC extension passing to extend subsidies briefly.
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Boward Flizger Washington
Senate
House
Faneater Luces
Offices of Price Administration
OPA
Interior
Ickes
Dairy State T
Democrats
Republicana
Commodity Credit Corporation
CCC
Washington
Alabama
Georgia
Rep. Ramapeck
U S Casualties Reach 121 319 Since Pearl Harbor
Washington AP reports total U S armed services casualties since Pearl Harbor now 121 319 with Army bearing 80 650. Killed in action tallies show Army 12 241 and Navy 7 ?? the figures include Coast Guard and Marine Corps and reflect 11 November totals.
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Washington
United States
Pearl Harbor
Army
Navy
Coast Guard
Marine Corps
Patton on Trial narrows on Army inquiry over hospital incident
Washington AP reports the Senate Military Affairs Committee unanimously calls for a formal War Department report on Lt General George S Patton Jr following an Army private beating in a Belly hospital. Debate centers on Patton’s pending promotion to Major General amid calls for parliamentary scrutiny and possible House investigation.
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Washington
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Bilmson
George & Patton, Jr
Seventh Army
Seynelds
D-M. C
Atimson
Roosevelt
Patton
Amanele Wald
Eus
Tom Reiéges
Bneb
Onion
P.co
Raynolds
Dwight D. Eissenhower
Senate
Alelly
House
Hosven
American Legion
Ula
Hoeven
Legion
Last Minute BULLETINS London and Washington items
London reports Alfied Mans over Lerls with a two hour alert after a heavy recent attack. The Italian liner Centedi Savoia was disclosed as afloat under German control, camouflaged in Venice Lagoon with a model villa and garden. In Massachusetts Roosevelt authorized war labor action to unlock 13 strike blocked plants and end picketing. Senate Naval Affairs Committee approved a measure in Washington.
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London
Alfied Mans
Lerls
Berlin
Italy
Second raid devastates Berlin again as fires rage
Berlin endured a second heavy bombing raid amid earlier sustained attacks. Reporters note 3,200 tons dropped by about 1,000 bombers, with vast fires sweeping through central districts. Firefighters struggled as explosions and shockwaves caused widespread destruction, while Berlin’s communications and transport were paralyzed.
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Berlin
Air Ministry
RAF
Germany
Barta
Ga‘d
Walla
Maine
Stockholm
Afton Udningen
Allehanda
Hamburg
Berin
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Eden Hotel
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Birnsee
Zoo
Bertines
High Command
Mockholm Aftentldningen
Lena
Bertin
RAF Miers
Hampurg
Oma
Mmava
Adolf Hitler
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Paul Joseph Goebbels
Barlin
Benet
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