Somervell Urges Expanded War Production and Labor Demand
General Somervell warned that 900000 more war workers are needed immediately to boost firepower and production for Europe and the Pacific. He spoke to the National Association of Manufacturers urging increased output and assured weapons are being produced in large quantities ready for rapid deployment after Germany’s defeat. He noted heavy costs and losses in manpower but emphasized mustering greater industrial effort to sustain the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorks
Somervell
Firegrame
Pacific
Japan
Germany
Spimervell
Wits
Bt Aachen Wiere
Fred Tro
Tepesker
D-tay
France
miniGoly
Gomarvol
Akrug
WMC Official Sees Victory Jitters Elevate Job Strain
Gerald A. Foster of the War Manpower Commission told Northern Colorado employment office managers that thousands of workers are leaving essential war jobs for doubtful prospects of postwar permanence. He warned of national shortages in trucks cotton dry cell batteries and heavy artillery while noting Colorado needs 9 500 workers in heavy war production. Foster urged continued priority staffing to keep crucial plants operating and prevent shortages as victory in Europe nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Criiel
Gerald A. Foster
War Manpower Commission
Colorade Uies
Foster
Germany
Batorean
Europe
Ware Manpower Commission
Gosat
Colorado
Fostery
Plante
Lie Plante
Reclassification of Weld County Proposed by Planning Board
A state planning commission proposal would reclassify Weld County from its current class to a higher tier, affecting county officials’ salaries and budgets. The plan aims to align Weld with neighboring counties and adjust pay for the county judge, sheriff, clerk, treasurer, assessor, and other officials, with figures preliminarily outlined in the draft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planning Board
Weld
Ha State Plannlne Cour Migsfoo
Oagis
Boulder
Theraport
Présenta
Denyer
Purdle
Wold
Colorado Springs
Bonder Langth
Ley
Tha Weld
Ilia
Well County
Acootnhip
Montl
Jedxea
Well
Tes County
Wunbip
Nt Pena
Ft Pueblo
Clark
Eldred Heads Finance Group In City Council
Lloyd A. Eldred, newly appointed Ward 2 councilman, was named chairman of the finance committee and budget commissioner, replacing Hering who resigned. Eldred also joined street, alley, parks and waterworks committees. George Davis chairs street and parks. Capron is third member. Devin and Capron remain on the finance committee. Bills totaling 17,013.86 were paid. chlorine purchased at 11 cents per unit. $10,000 in U S bonds authorized from the improvement district revolving fund with one year maturity. The revolving fund held 19,405.74 on December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd A. Eldred
Succonor
Hering
Terme
Eldred
Wering
Te' Nas
Wainworks and Hewera
George Davis
C. H. Capron I
Capron
Water Vworke
Davis
Asarwaments Hidred
Gresley
Ming & Bimetter Supply Company
U. S
Dramus Y
Fts
Improvement District
Council
Weather shifts as Leyte fronts brace for major drive
Weather breaks on the eve of the Pacific Ward offensive as Gen Douglas MacArthur’s forces prepare for a large Japanese assault in Leyte. Reports describe entrenched, well supplied Japanese divisions in the Ormoc area and along the upper Ormoc highway, with U.S. forces warning of a renewed, intensified clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacArinir
Philippines
Leyte Island
Ormay Valley
Clebt
Pacific Ward
Douglas MacArshor
Hazoo
Torlheim
Orm
U. 8
Alien
Amall Frelehtera
Philippine
Firat Diglaiot
al Wiolt
Ormoc
Livion
Pre Induction Test Delayed for a Day At Fort Logan
Fifty two men reported May day at the Fort Logan reception center for preinduction physical examination Monday on car of the North Weld selective service board had a long period of waiting before they underwent their examinations. They were not examined until Tuesday. Forty seven left from here and joined the group the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Logan
North Weld Selective Service Board
Hive
Soviet Drive Near Budapest Stretches 40 Miles to Austrian Gate
Soviet tanks advanced toward the Austrian border within about 40 miles of Budapest as German high command warned of moves toward the Hungarian capital. Soviet forces reportedly crossed the Danube below Budapest and approached the southeast defensive line, with German and Hungarian resistance intensifying as the push neared Lake Balaton and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
Bafatoh
Germany
Budapest
Danaha
Budepest
Jang
Tatand
Gata Hiling
Bridgstead
Erosl
Milez
Hudaeat
Bath Aldes
Flkbking
Hungary
Austria
Oxidone
Zagreb
Woman Missing After Told Husband Casualty Found Safe
Idaho Springs Colo Dec 6 Mrs Lemeda Kanby reported missing after learning her husband was listed missing in action. Sheriff Brumbaugh said she is alive and recovering at a sister’s home. Barbara Comstock 21 led officers to a cabin where her husband was found, and the children were found hungry with no food. Welfare workers took the kids into care as investigators sorted the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassoctatet Brees
Idaho Springs
Colo
Lemeda Kanby
Harold N. .Brumbaugh
Aft Brumbaugh
Polles
Chila Carson
Barbara Com
Barbara
Laren
Catloz, Jr
Este
Evankle
Sandra
Sheenls
Ale
Anid Stra
Carlos Contetark
Lett
Month Ego
Humana Officure
Jeas Sarton
Edwards Buys Peterson Building in Greeley News
Longstanding Peterson Furniture Co on Tenth Street closes after 25 years as C G Edwards acquires the building for future plans. Mrs Peterson’s family disperses stock to Benesch and others. Peterson relatives scatter to Denver, Denver University, and San Diego while awaiting reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson Furnitre Company
Tenth Street
Mia
Bria Petersoi
Mea
Fotarson
Tole le A. Peterson
Tt ‘Tontl Street
C. G. Edwards
Edwards Chevrolet Garage
Peterson Ia
Denver
Dorothy Petersan Powers
Powers
Denver University
Margaret Peterson Miller
Greeley
Pay Miller
Navy
San Diego
Calif
Jawing Wea
Fe Jobo Peterson
Coast Guard
Mattie Statton
Danny Peterson
Army Air Forces
Greenville
Truscott Named Fifth Army Commander in Italy
Gen. Tarciscny R. Truscott Jr., 49, takes command of Allied forces on the Anzio beachhead and the invasion of southern France. He succeeds Lt. Gen. Mark W. Clark as commander of the Fifth Army, with Field Marshal Alexander as Allied ground commander in the Mediterranean. The appointment follows his return from France and marks him as among the first American generals to take an active role in Europe’s war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petes
Rome
Tarciany R. Trascott
Mmeblef
Mediterranean
Joséph T. McNarney
Truvcott
Belfert
France
Italy
Way Pie
Etrope
Arilain
Lord Louis Mountbatten
Antert
Black defendant sentenced in January gas chamber case
A 22 year old Black defendant from Norfolk faced sentencing today in a high profile case tied to a controversial lower tier group. The court noted the charges and prepared for proceedings on Friday, January, amid regional tension and public debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Oro
Dee
Nobert EB
Leo Kolkes
James
Norfolk
Third Army Crosses Saar River In Six Places
American forces push across the Saar at six positions and press toward Saarbrucken as Patton's Third Army drives deeper into the Saar basin. Casualties and bridge actions accompany advances around Merzig and Saarlautern amid heavy German resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Army
Saar River
James'm. Long
Amarlvann
Third
Saar
Alx
Butrola
Atopoyeith
Merzig 16
Witds
Invested Saarlautern
George
Patton
Dassault
Toxane
Sdth
Ulvelen
Morsig
Saartunters
Thez
Riis
Siegfried
Bearbrucken
Bearbrucken, Cavital of the 726 Aquaco Niles
Saarland
Phelis
Amon
Hiller
Karlsruhe
U.S. Seventh Army
Lorraine
Karlsruhe -Corner
Rebel Convicts Hold Hostages at Atlanta Prison Segregation Unit
Officials report long term convicts control a segregation unit in Atlanta federal prison. Authorities have not used force to end the rebellion. Fort McPherson troops arrived to use the rifle range for target practice before leaving. Bennett in Washington aids in negotiating the release of four hostage officers. situation remains unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proms
Atlanta
Ft. McPherson
Srifie
Pherson
Aushour
Dames ¥. Bennett
Washington
Eden and Stettinius Clash Over Postwar Europe Policy
In Berlin dispatches and London reports a heated exchange over postwar government shaping for liberated nations emerges. Eden asserts Britain’s right to influence governments while Stettinius cautions against external interference, signaling U.S. support for self-determination and a broader stance toward Italy and Greece. The article notes allied diplomatic tensions and references Carlo Sforza and postwar governance debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden
Stettinius
Idea
Landon
Anthony Eden
Britain
Ulereby
Bchandeau
Filen Ston
Carlo Sforza
StetIinius
Sforza
Eren
Europe
Teor Thomas
Laborito
Dritala
Justus
Fay
Bicrasgo
John
Hightower
Washington
Des
United States
Iussia
Tigir
State Department
Italy
United Nations
Brettinfay
Stete Finius
Atatemart
Atuilledi
Greece
Belgium
Poland
Rosia
Promata
Ube
Carol Storza
Wden
Commons
Atain
Eighth Seizes Lamone River Bridgehead In Italy
Allied forces established a bridgehead on the Lamone River southwest of Faenza as British and Polish troops crossed under strong Nazi resistance. Ravenna and surrounding areas were cleared with Italian patriots aiding, with a push from Quincio up the eastern Lamone and along the highway toward Faenza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth
Lamone River
Presa
Faenza
Jng
Ravenne
Lamone Wan Nada
Thottie
Qumiclo
Faenta
House Group Denies Adams Tunnel Funds
Washington notes the appropriations committee rejected parts of the Menlamatlon Bureau program. It refused $2,050,090 for the Alva By Anam tunnel and turned down $50,900 for planning on the Hungry Horza project, despite urging from William E Warne that funds were essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Menlamatlon Bureau
Hacky Mountain
Alva
Anam
Hungry Horza
British Force Seizes Greek Party Offices in Athens
Stephen Barber reports that British troops seized the headquarters of the left wing ELAS party and the Communist party building on Constitution Square in Athens amid heavy fighting. Tanks and troops pursued defenders, with casualties including a British soldier killed by a bullet and a dying ELAS fighter on a roof. Prisoners were taken, and clashes slowed in parts of Piraeus as british and Greek forces restored control while ELAS fighters regrouped outside the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Barber
Presa
Athens
Shere Wit Fank
East Party
Atorat
Dias
Albena
Communist Party
Constitution Square
Parachuteroopera
Grenniley
Piraeusi Pord
ELAS
RAM
New Yorn Liberation Front
MAM
Byilish
Statra
BAM
Blas
Cyltiog
Vaneport Vomoroni
Afrotaft
Dec
Papandreau
Church
Artillery Rationing On Western Front Amid Shortage Debate
Reports from wartime fronts describe reduced artillery use on the western line due to ammunition shortfalls. Production trends show declines for large caliber gun munitions, prompting rationing and priority to mobile operations.
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WMC
Victory
Tontsut
Warner
South Pordon
Wyoming
Mogdlains
Waymar South
Divide
Albuquerque
Gheyenne
Chicago
Kansas City
Tadey Eo Mee
Lemiyille
Pueblo
San Francisco
Leyte
Austrian Gate
Sister's
Arthur
Guerra Martinea
Usha
Lemlene
Edwards
Peterson Bldg
Gen. Truscott
Fifth Army
U.S
Ssapbrucken
Surre
Guemines
Saarbrinken
Lautern
Baar Souk
Saariautern
Gayle Talbot
Uru
Saarlautern
Alghé
Roden
Frank
George S. Patton
Fenelve
Saare
Storder
Surland
Vanebrucken
Saaregue
Ologne
Aachen
Ihruo
Dergsteln
Aix Tollen
Duren
U. & Ninth Army
Roer
Jallch
Tts
Fintish
Nijmertn-Arntiem
Holland
Nala
Health Board
State Board of Health
H. Ia Cleare
Piessi Brockholm
Den
Twe Stocks
Dagans Nyheter Aald
Berlin
Women's Army Corps
London
Mernerburg
Brltefeld
Gany
Fefe
Myltiching
Buen
Mogok
Mandalay
Donald Karachner
Orangeville
Honingham
England
Reo
Garner
Bic Bee Talchman
Chunkgin
James F. King
Tasco
Shirley Seaworth
Shirley Benworth
Fort Collins
House Group
Adams Tunnel
U. Seo
Dec. S
America
Waley
Amery Fea
Norn
Iarge
North
Aftica
big guna _arch
Wes Gallagher
Elizabeth
Ane Lausimer
Wittenborg College
Apringtichd
Selma
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