Campaign to Free Philippines Gains in Mindoro and Leyte Area
Allied headlines say Mindoro occupation advances with Japanese losses and a major push toward Leyte. MacArthur reports sustained air and naval pressure, heavy Japanese counterattacks repelled, and advancing American forces consolidating positions toward Ormoc and Valencia while warning of continued heavy fighting and ongoing submarine activity in the Pacific.
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Philippines
Mindoro
Leyte
Prem
PAL
Ari
Layte
U. B. Ttb
Ormes
Co.long
Ormoc
Valencia Airdrella
Loyle Island
Wl. S. 32Nd Division
Japaneya Traays
Yanagulia, Inc.o
Weather forecast for Colorado and northern mountains
Weather data for 24 hours to 8 a.m. Tuesday shows high and low values and changing conditions. Colorado will be partly cloudy today with snow in the northwest mountains tonight and Wednesday. Increasing cloudiness today gives way to snow in the northwest mountains tonight and west and north portions Wednesday, with colder temperatures in western sections Wednesday.
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Cotorado
Santa Claus Delivers Parcel by Parachute in Detroit
Army officers seized a Christmas package dropped by parachute over Detroit on Saturday. The parcel was handed to Mrs Barbara De Quin after authorities examined it and traced it to an unidentified pilot who allegedly delivered it to the recipient.
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Atecerated Press
Detroit
Dac
Sarita
Claus
Barbara Ds. Quin
oyer-Détroit
Mra de Quin
Pic
Wesley
de Quin
Chile
Fighting on Eighth Army Front in Italy
Rome reports heavy fighting on the Eighth Army front near Bagnacavallo about 15 miles into the Po valley above Rimini. Polish troops pressed toward the river Senta fifty five and a half miles from Genoa as Allied headquarters said the battle remained active along the Fifth Army front.
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Rome
Eighth
Bagnscavallo
Rimini Bolomia
Feenza
Senta
Ginola
Superfortress raids hit Omura and Nagoya in Pacific campaign
Allied war communiques report multiple raids by B-29 Superfortresses on Omura in Kyushu and Nagoya, Japan. American bombers damaged Mitsubishi plants and aircraft facilities with fires and smoke plumes towering over Nagoya, while other strikes targeted Shanghai and Hankow.
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Caamelated
Yanhington
Qmara
Kyushu
Shanghai
Nanking
Ching
Wet Department
Omura
26Th Bomber Command
Japa Bay
Omurd
Wttack Onhhe
Aince
Mitsunani
Nagoya
Japan
Mitsubishi
Tommunique Snd
War Department
Matsucoki
Nagaya
Honshi
Kusbu
Tong
Tftn
Alice
Julie
Yentorday
Missing Airman Merle B Wilson From Greenley
Sergeant Merle B Wilson son of Mr and Mrs Jack Wilson of Greeley was reported missing after his B24 bomber was shot down over Negros Island in the South Pacific on November 8. He had been a waist gunner since May 1944, attended Eaton schools, and worked in defense plants prior to service. His wife Mrs Julia Wilton of Glendale California was notified.
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Statf
Merle B. Wilson
Nod Ars
Jack Wilson
Greeley
Negroa Island
Tela
Bois
Jala Wilton
Giendale
Calif
South Pacific
Wilton
Eaton
Jane
Sugar Beet Crop 4.4 Percent Above 1943 Output
The 1943 sugar beet crop stood at 621000 tons preliminary output, about 4.4 percent above 1942 and 3.2 below the 10 year average. Acreage harvested about 61000 acres vs 548000 last year. yield projected at 12.2 tons per acre vs 11.9 in 1943. Total sugar production refined expected near 985000 tons, earlier than last year’s 933000. U.S. War Food Administration notes higher sugar content and purity than 1943. Government forecasts plantings of 951000 acres in 1944 to meet needs.
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Freseo Washington
Agriculture Department
War Food Administration
WEA
Churchill Tells House Belgian Deal Okehed by United States
London Dec 14 The House of Commons will hold a special debate on Greece tomorrow with Prime Minister Churchill expected to speak. He disclosed a new effort to obtain a clear statement on the Greek situation and defended British troops’ intervention in Belgium. He refused a full war review and warned the vote would determine whether his government stays in power. Emmanuel Shinwell pressed for details on a Greek regency and Greece’s king. He clashed with Churchill over stopping hostilities and Greece policy as the debate opened.
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House of Comiona
Churchill
Labor Party
Belgium
Aimer Jean
Gaenbower
Flembere
Impalag
House of Combroua
George I
Greece
Willan Gallach
Lad Calla Police from Phone Booth Bandits Rapidly Captured
Kankan City December 19 two handitened residents lined up against a wall in a drug store when dimmy Houses 17 quietly borrowed a nickel and used a telephone booth to call for help. Police arrived before robbers entered Shah chores. At the gallery they were identified as members of a party who robbed another drugstore for F200 and other items.
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Kankan City
Pace
Shah
Gallea
En Hous Samilar
FDR Returns From Georgia After Warm Springs Vacation
President Roosevelt arrived in Washington from a three week Warm Springs Georgia respite and a Camp Lejeune stop to begin a packed schedule. He rode a special train to the White House then planned a full day of duties amid war and Allied diplomacy efforts and the start of a new congressional term. The trip included a two hour inspection at the Marine reservation and a view of war dogs with trainers as TNT blasts echoed in the background. News of the journey had been withheld until his return.
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Roosevelt
Warm Springs
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White House
Georgia
Camp Lejeune
New River
Jacksonville
N. C
Vase Marine
Lid
Maj
Geb
John Marston
TNT
Associated Press
United Press and International News Service
Police Report Minor Crash at Twelfth Street Junction
Police report minor collision on Monday at Twelfth Street and Ninth Avenue involving Ralph K. McEwen of Greeley and Ada Cora B. Puryla of Johnalows. No injuries noted and vehicles damaged, authorities said.
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Twelfth Street
Ninth Avenua
Ralph K. McEwen
Greeley
Ada Cora
B. Puryla
Johnalows
Venus Causes Moon and Star Illusion Across Night Sky
Report from Dallas and Denver describes Venus appearing near the new moon creating a striking celestial illusion. Observers note the rare near alignment and a weather service explanation that the moon and Venus regular eclipse-like proximity can mislead the eye, with amateur astrologers offering shadow-light theories.
Americans Attack Germans Behind Lines With Deep Penetrations
London dispatch reports three hundred Flying Fortresses dropping nearly 1,000 tons of explosives on German supply lines behind counterattacking Nazi forces. The raid targeted Trier to Gerolstein corridors with bomb strikes on roads and airfields, part of a broader daylight and night missions involving Lancasters and American aircraft as Allied fighters and bombers supported ground troops against German counteroffensives.
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Threshall
Trierborth
Gerund
Soma
Corman
Tallic
Gdynian
Danzig
Brian Orabers
Nuraverg
Bluaale
Anrmy
Planns
Garman
Lombe Loey
Polfah
Amnarl
Cutting Up Beef Carcass Demonstration at Eaton Wednesday
A public demonstration on cutting up a beef carcass will be shown Wednesday at 8 o'clock at the Eaton High boot. The event, sponsored by the Home Demonstration group, aims to help those preparing to slaughter and handle their own cattle. Fort Collins audiences may attend at Colorado State College facilities.
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Eaton
Cuttinkip
Golornio State Collage
Fort CoNliss
Apecial
Dehiuistinhio Cribs
Estoi Dlatelet
State Revenue Dept. Moves Weld County Office
The Weld County district office of the State Department of Revenue will relocate from the courthouse to Park Place, near the Social Security Board and relocation office. Guy Clayton will vacate the court house space, which becomes available for the Ward county health department. the move consolidates tax, services, and income tax handling in a new site.
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Tha Weld
State Department of
Retell Store
Heenaes
Social Recurity Board
Wat' Relocation Authority
Park Place
Piso
T. 3
Internal Revenue Collector's Office
Ninth Avenue
Auult
Ue Revenue Department
Court House
Guy Clayton
George H. Bradfield
Clapton
Ward County Health Department
Last seen as Lt Girvan crash landed off Borneo coast
Lt Daniel H. Girvan of Fort Lapton is missing after a P-47 crash near Hornéo Island during a southwest Pacific mission on Oct 24. An extensive search by air and sea followed, with no further information on his fate as reports from Major Hindanan and allied headquarters describe the incident and ongoing efforts.
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Borneo
Daniel H. Girvan
Fort Laptom
Air
Hien C. Girvan
Fort Lapton
Piano
Gag
Bornéo
B.A. Hindanan
Army
Laurelis
Muskogee
Dido
Patricis Law
Drudanaga
Mitaaing Junction
Southwest ‘Pacific Area
Thehler Mane
Soudakan
Horneo
Tars
Ron AL
Sime le
Aamallsland
Hornes
Tina
Dee
St. Ghrvin' Hagheei
War Flashes and World War II Dispatches
British and Belgian reports describe German advances into Belgium as civilians evacuate with patriotic posters. French radio notes readiness to help oust Japan from Indo China. Tito announces Yugoslav gains near Podgorica. Chinese high command reports rapid advances toward Chengkiang and pursuit along the Kwangel-Kweichow railroad. American airbases in Japan still operational.
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Chungking
Thoe
Kwangel Province
Golden City
Chine Chengkiang
Lluchow
U. S
Hanui
Kwangel
Kweichow
Chinere
Kwaichow
Prisoners Die Under Japanese Labor Abuse Report
Britain discloses that Japanese forces used at least 60 000 white prisoners in brutal conditions. About 24 000 died, many from the United Kingdom and Australia. A memorial honors 26 000 who died building the Thailand Burma railway. Grigg cites inhumane treatment, with some crews driven on stretchers and subjected to torture. He urges regular inspections by neutrals and Red Cross relief for prisoners of war.
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Cora
Commons
James Grige
Europe
Stenbare
Grigga
U. 5
Nevy
Grigg
Siam
Thailand
Arurnia
Dettain
Linue
Pope to Broadcast Christmas Address From Vatican
The Vatican announced that Pope will deliver his annual Christmas broadcast on Sunday December 24 at 1 16 p m Vatican time. The address will be transmitted over Vatican Radio in Italian and then broadcast in ten other languages, marking the holiday message from Rome.
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Ropa Pine Xil
Vatican Radio
Italiana
German counteroffensive stalls as Allied holds near Aachen
AP dispatches describe American and Allied forces stiffening in Belgium and Luxembourg while German massed reserves drive a frontal push toward Aachen. Fronts along the Calngne, Monschinn, and near Stavelot face heavy artillery as Berlin seeks to retake Aachen and sever Allied lines.
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Holglum
Norte
Duven
Belgium
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Gomila
Firat
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Monsclinn
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Ninth Army
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U. S
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Sarre
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Hitler
Herlin
Bern
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Liege
Malmedy
Malonedy
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Allenea
Alfred Haxthero
Tramla
Kuri Rudolf Gerd von Rupstilt
Tax Notices Out Jan 10 for 1945 taxes due
County assessor M Whiteattle announced tax notices for 1944 taxes due in 1945. The 1944 tax rolls are complete and will be turned to Naroldi Seaman and county trans Wren for mailing. Preparation will begin and take about three weeks for nearly 22 000 notices.
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M. Whiteattle
Naroldi
Seaman
Thia
Robert Lee Thorus Killed in Action in Reich December 4
War department telegram recalls Robert Lee Thorus killed in action in Germany on December 4. He entered service March 22, 1942, and served with tank destroyers in the European theater. Survived by wife Ruby, two sons Robert and Gordon, his parents Mr. and Mrs. William Thorus of Greeley, Nebr, and several siblings and in-laws.
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Robert Lee Thorus
Germany
War Department
Bunday
Ruby Thomas
Willy
Thomas
Adi
Mine Erong Campa
Hosora
Ars
William Homes
Kiethavex
Inlaw
Llyod Nightingale
Qube Land
Calit
Senate confirms Gr ew and five undersecretaries in late session
Washington reports the Senate ended a two week stalemate by approving Joseph C. Grew as under secretary of state and appointing five assistant secretaries Archibald MacLeish Nelson Rockefeller W. Le Clayton James C. Dunn and Burg Gen Julius Holmes amid President Roosevelts pledge to renominate if needed and Pepper's blockade ends.
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Jack Bell
Washington
Data Department
Raoosovelt
Pepper
D-Pla
Roose
Yell Rad
bin Mint
Senate
Betora Christmag
Joseph C. Grew
Aud
Assant
Archibald Mace Laish
Nelson Rockefelter
W. le Clayton
James C. Dunn
Paper Towel Scarcity Hits County Courthouse
Custodian May Ben Irvings reports a paper towel shortage in the county courthouse rest rooms. Supplies last were bought in August 1943 and a large stock was exhausted. Signage pleads for towel conservation as users reportedly take from one to twenty towels at a time and roller towels would be impractical due to public misuse.
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Ben Irvings
Worriet
Irvine
Ning Fe
Twa
Realty and personal taxes and special assessments notices
The text outlines 16 813 realty tax notices, many duplicating as personal taxes, 4 158 personal tax notices to non realty owners, and about 700 notices of special assessments mailed separately from realty and personal tax notices. It notes special assessments are sent separately from realty and personal tax bills.
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