18 Year Olds Being Sent to War Fronts
The Under Secretary of War says 18 year olds are being trained and could be sent overseas depending on military needs. He notes a shrinking pool of available replacements and discusses upcoming inductees, training, and potential deployment timelines amid wartime demands.
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Wien
Bo Could Be Sent Oversons After Tratilog
United Stalve Eotl
Yanks Sink Jap Transports and Maul Warships
Japanese transport convoys off Leyte were sunk by fighter bombers and escorted by destroyers were damaged as Thunderbolts Warhawks and Corsairs engaged the fleet. Allied pilots claimed heavy fighter losses for the Japanese while American ships harried the coast, with multiple transports sunk and convoy escorts crippled near Ormoc Bay and Magbato.
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Army
Guumdorholte
Warhawks
Bari Corsairs
Convay
Ormoc
St Chores
McLlroy
Sheverport
Eoth Roy
Magbato
Leyte
Slouda
Yank Flehlers
Corsalva
Severn
Gullies
Strat
Thunderbolrg
Corsaiis
San Isidro Bay
Nul Thros
Ulin Transporta
Luzon
Thunderbolta
Hardhitting
Yoore Tan
Ormac
Fort Morgan farmer claims state champion corn yield
Morgan county farmer Henry Lenhardt near Fort Morgan wins the state championship for corn yield in the national hybrid corn-growing contest. Lenhardt's 148.58 bushels per acre leads entrants from thirteen states and Canada, with a luncheon in Chicago to follow at the national livestock show.
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Morgan County
Fort. Morgan
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Ingstaten
Canada
Detrib Agricultural Association
Lenhardt
Chicago
Rent violation charge against Autel Keeper at La Harpo hotel
Denver report states ODA alleges rent ceiling violations at the La Harpo hotel in Grand Junction. Frank J. Philz owner faces $8,600 judgment sought by enforcement attorney Karl J. Phatshor with $500 damages per guest, noting 178 guests in September.
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U. Patriot Court
Col. Waint
Frank J. Philz
la Harpo
Grand Junction
Karl J. Phatshor
GPA
Mstrict
OPA
Yanks Sink Jap Convoy In Fierce Leyte Action
U S forces report a major success off Leyte as a Japanese convoy and multiple ships are sunk. General MacArthur announces seizure of the Yamashita line and Allied beachheads firming on Ormoc with 77th Division pushing north. Paratrooper losses and airfield damage noted amid heavy fighting.
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Imperial Command
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Krug Calls for Penalties to Enforce Labor Draft
War Production Board chief Krug urged Congress to impose penalties on employers and workers who ignore mandatory labor allocations. He cited 311,000 missing workers and said the War Manpower Commission needs stronger authority to prevent shortages in key industries.
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U S Population Nears 140 Million in War Growth
The census bureau estimated U S population at 198,100,874 last July, noting a rise of over 6.4 million since 1940 due to higher birth rates and immigration surpassing emigration. The report highlights war-related demographic changes as the nation edges toward 140 million people.
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United States
Turéau
Singer-Actor Pougies McPhail Dies Despondent After Interrogation
Hollywood reports singer actor Pougies McPhail aged 30 died today from self inflicted wounds. Detective O B Spencer said he had been despondent since a recent army interview. McPhail was divorced from actress Betty Jaques for three years.
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Pougies McPhail
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O. B. Spencer
Betty Jaques
Pilot Brings B-29 Back From Tokyo Despite Damage
Lt Hugh McNeter of Shelby Montana flew a B 29 from Tokyo back to base despite landing gear damage and severe fuel shortage. A Japanese fighter hit the plane wounding no crew. Electrical and control damage hampered turret and nacelle, but reduced fuel drain and allowed a controlled return with 15 minutes of fuel left.
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Ree Bajpan
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Hugh McNeter
Shelby
Mont
Carl R. Bandusky
Pryor
Okla II
McNamer
Ace Bong Downs Two Jap Planes Over Leyte Front
Associated Press reports bomber ace Bong of Poplar Wisconsin downed two more Japanese planes during heavy fighting over Leyte, bringing his total to 38. Other top U S pilots, including Tom McGuire and Charles McDonald, each added victories as the Seventh Air Force group claimed multiple honors in the Leyte campaign.
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Associated Press
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Hong
Amectta
Washington
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Ridgewood
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Two Yanks Charged in Death of Briton at Norfolk Grounds
Pvt. Georg H B Smith Jr of Pittsburgh and Pvt Lepaned S Wipachu of Detroit were charged with murder and being an accessory in the fatal shooting of Sir Eric Buichman aged 60, a former British diplomat, on the grounds of Alaentate at Honingham in Norfolk Sunday.
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Pec
Georg H B. Smith, Jr
Pittuburgh
Hogs Top Denver Market As Carl Will Reports
Carl Will, veteran stockman, reports top hog sale in Denver Tuesday with 208 pound pigs averaging 44.25 per hundredweight. National markets matched with highs in Omaha 19.5, Chicago 14, Kansas City 14.10.Hogs fattened on dry land feed, price recorded for Tuesday’s national market.
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Four Colorado Counties Exceed War Loan Quotas
Denver December 7 Four Colorado counties Prowers Crowley Moffat and Gilpin topped the sixth war loan drive with Crowley reaching 120 percent of quota at 197 505. Mona followed at 113 percent while Pitkin Rio Grande and others reached 64 percent of 74 000 000 quota totaling 47 488 292. Denver county ran four points above state average Pueblo and El P 68 percent. Borger party reports show campaign expense disclosure rules and Republican reactions amid state reporting confusion.
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Joe Pitkin
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Colorado Cattle Bring Top Price At Western Show
Hereford cattle dominate the Great Western Livestock Show auctions. John E. Owen of Riverside bought a high price notched at 15,500 dollars for breeding stock. Toponaa Colo sold grand champion Hereford cow Bilgste Real 77 for 2,600 dollars to T. He Richarda of Sacramento. Males commanded 5,000 dollars for a Hereford bull sold by G.B. Qorabeh of Fresno. Hereford winners include Reetive as champion female, Mar kelte Ith owned by Herbert Chandler of Baker, and Ro 8 Super Printep as grand champion bull owned by Rancho Sacatel PanSpur, with reserve bull R. S. Denver Miser owned by Raleigh Sucatel.
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Rancho Sac
Lieutenant John-Dille Wins Decoration for Valor
Local notices confirm Lieut John-Dille, 24, son of Mr and Mrs J M Dille, received a Bronze Star for actions in the war. The letter, dated Nov 4 and postmarked Nav, states he was not heroic but simply doing his job as the first lieutenant in tank destroyers. His parents, long familiar with Weld County, await firmer details on his unit and whereabouts.
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Weary Emperor Hirohito Faces Long War Strain
Reports say Emperor Hirohito is worn from three years of war activity and the empire vows to press on. The Tokyo press notes Japan’s fourth year of total war with renewed calls for utmost effort as Allied campaigns advance in the Philippines and Leyte inland.
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Omaha Plane Crash Kills Fourteen At Municipal Airport
A two engine army aircraft based at Tinker Field Oklahoma City crashed at Omaha municipal airport killing fourteen people. Airport manager William C Miloera reported the aircraft skidded and burned after lifting off. Weather bureau employee at the airport described the takeoff incident and noted no one survived. It stands as the worst disaster in the Omaha airport’s history.
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Poor Poor Congressmen
Washington December 1 debate centered on the $10 000 annual salary for members of Congress. Rep Bell discussed the need to cut personal costs including taxes home upkeep and communication charges arguing about 8 900 of the 10 000 goes to such expenses each year.
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Bell
Cigaret Shortage Likely to Continue in War Areas
Washington reports indicate adequate cigarette supplies for troops in walking distance remain uncertain. Senate War Investigating Committee chair Mead says findings show persistent shortages in some theaters, despite War Department efforts to secure adequate rations and speed deliveries.
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Mead
D.N.Y
Senate
War Department
Halted Today by Pressmen Strike Hits St Louis Papers
Strikes by pressroom workers shut down several St Louis newspapers. Reported votes by 49 theater staff and station crews extended disruption. two titles including the Star-Times and Post-Cipitals were affected, with ongoing entertainment suspension across venues.
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Thalt Movie Entertainment
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