German and Allied Actions Reported on February Front
An Anglo Allied communique recounts heavy bombardment and advances near the Saar region. Allied air and ground forces claim success against German and Belgian positions with tank and artillery operations supported by 12 Lanka vehicles and 4 800 tons of explosives.
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Algat
Actieak
Karl Vorfiow
Thir
Vale Air Force
Lanka
Lenin
George
von Rundstedt
Third Army
Hinadorf
Saarlautern
U BS
Saskengern
Dilingen
White Christmas on West Front amid fighting men
A desolate World War II front scene describes Christmas plans among American troops. Soldiers face hunger and danger, while German forces gain ground. Rations are sparse, yet some troops expect turkey dinners, with thousands of home Christmas parcels reaching the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Christmaa
Gere Mans
Germany
War Front Reports From U S Army Front Lines
Telegram correspondent describes near front area with German plans and brave actions. British and American forces repelled attacks while Allied pilots dropped supplies by parachute and engaged transport planes. Dramatic notes include arrests and alleged seduction plots as war news unfolds from the Schelde estuary to nearby front zones.
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Rondon
Atte Kniven
Achute
Inet Accardi
Dilly
Tet Army Front
Anid
19Th Tactical Air Force
Trent
Temperatures Plunge Below Zero Across Wyoming and Denver
Frigid conditions spread from Wyoming to Colorado with readings dropping well below zero. Kaynee and Cory, Wyoming reported 26 degrees below zero while Sheridan reached 18 below and Cheyenne showed 4 below. Denver registered 11 below after a cold front swept southward from Montana.
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Denver
Wyoming
Mercury
Kaynee
Cory
Wyo
Sheridan
Cheyenne
Wro
Allies Battle In Sky Over Front Lines
Allied air forces attacked German positions along the front as U S and British planes clashed with Luftwaffe fighters. Bombers struck targets including tanks and trucks near key towns while escorts repelled German interceptions. Nightfall saw heavy anti aircraft and air battles with bombers returning and pilots reporting hits on advancing columns.
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London
Plana Pavneed
Funderbott, Lichning and
Mutang
U. S
Eighth
Ninth Air Forces
Hallvend
Railyaria
Bhrang
Trier
Kealzoyslautern
Teturalig Pilata
Snow Falls in Narrow Belt Across Regions
The Associated Press reports subzero readings across Montana, Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, and a few Great Lakes areas with widespread cold impacts. Records show Montana and nearby states posting some of the nation’s coldest temps, while Florida and other southern areas reached near 76 degrees in warm spells. No injuries were reported in the noted incident sites.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Montana
Northie
Butle
Mont
Bula Iia
Hemidji
Minn
Troops Flown From War Areas To Jerusalem For Christmas
American soldiers arriving in Jerusalem for Christmas travel from the front lines by air. The report notes fewer troops this year, mainly ordinary soldiers with few high-ranking officers, and describes the soldiers’ arrival and reception in the holy city amid expectations of aid from army hospitals and the Red Cross.
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Jerusalem
Belman Morin
Western Front
Prince of Peace
Persian Gulf
Ta el
Piigrima
Iutman
Hop Windown
Pvt McKenney Reported Missing in German War
Mrs and Nevon McKenney of La Salle report their son Pvt McKenney missing in Germany during World War II. Telegram from war department confirms entry into service April 27, trained with Pioneer infantry, departed for England in October, last letter to parents dated before September. He has three sisters and one brother, with family details provided.
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Nevon McKenney
La‘Salle
Germany
A. Wer
Pyttheran O. MeKeunsy
Miz
Et. La-Salle
No Tribunes On Christmas Daily Post Offices Closed
Post offices will be closed on Christmas with no carrier or rural mail delivery. Incoming mail will be placed in boxes. post office windows will be shut. four parcel deliveries will occur Sunday morning, and Me Gresley Daily editions will not publish.
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Gresley
Tribune
Christ
John Redman
Postoffica
Tadhiaty Geld
Weather Forecast Messy OCR Summary
Unclear weather note for Colorado with garbled phrases. Mentions colder tonight and warmer Sunday, partial daily outlook. References to wind and light, possible telegraphic terms, and divide area details. Specific cities, times, and measurements are too distorted to confirm.
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Colorado
Red Cross withdraws nurse aides from Weld Hospital
Weld County chapter of the American Red Cross votes to withdraw nurse aides from Weld County Public Hospital. The executive board cites the program as not operating satisfactorily and seeks administrator Lindner’s view on the program’s usefulness, whether aides are needed, and future relationships. The hospital management has not provided a definite statement, and the chapter emphasizes careful evaluation before any continuation.
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Weld County
American Red Cross
Haa
Weld County Public
The
Red Cross
Wnd
John A. Lindier
Hrpentral
Polul
Uutreal
Moibens
Executive Board
Lindner
Charaten
Tred Cross
Red Cyosa
Admioislsetar Lindner
Wihtile
Maarter
Prascams
Alrdes Aldés
Ane
Croga
Auto overturns near Kuner injures driver George
A car driven by 18 year old George Helzz of Creeley Route 1 overturned on highway No 34 near Kuner Friday night. Helzz told state highway patrol the vehicle veered after a slight chat with something on the road. He was not seriously hurt.
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George Helzz
Creeley
Kuner
Helaar
FDR Signs Flood Control Measures in Washington
President Roosevelt signed flood control measures today in Washington. The action allocates funds and authorizes projects intended to mitigate flood risks and improve regional water management.
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Washington
Postrell
German Spies Wearing Yank Uniform Executed
Supreme Headquarters announced that German epics captured in American uniforms during a Nazi counter offensive were executed today. An officer candidate and a non commissioned officer were put to death by firing squad after a court martial. The spies admitted they were trained to impersonate Americans to reconnoiter bridges and roads along the Meuse and were caught by U S military police at Aywaille Belgium wearing American gear.
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Parisy
America
Supreme Headquarters
Meune
U.S
Aywallle
Liege
Belgium
Therapina
WPB Uses Rationing as Manpower Constraint Warns Firms
Washington December 23 The War Production Board announces rationing to conserve manpower for war work. Firms failing to hire within priorities face penalties under WPB authority. Government seeks a complete shutdown of nonessential racing to redirect labor to production and defense programs.
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Washington
Walt
Rene
WPB
Chalpman J. A. Krag
Byrnes
WMC
Reds Break Into Suburbs Of Budapest
Russian forces breach outer suburbs of Budapest with reports of a major push. German broadcasts claim encirclement efforts and renewed eastern front actions in Hungary Slovakia and Latvia as Reilio and Maimavaky forces push toward the capital.
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Lastion
Budapest
Gorsan
Walla
Garman
Eastern Front
Hungary
Slovakia
Latvla
Reilio
Maimavaky
Aml
Texas Zephyr Derailed In Trinidad Saturday
Derailed Texas Zephyr No. 2 near Trinidad on Saturday causing a delay of about seven hours. Train officials reported no serious injuries while the engine and cars showed damage. In Denver, Robert Hite, president of the line, and the train's starling crew were aboard the train during the derailment and escape.
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Texas Zephyr
Trinidad
Colo
Iowa
Denver
Robert Hite
Lee
Starleil
Detrowee
Ron Mita
Pele Adaul
School staffing changes at Weld County schools in votes
Weld County positions shift as Supt. Bothell announces Skinner will assist John Bothell with administrative duties. Curtis Skinner named assistant county superintendent of Weld County schools, replacing Hunt who recently resigned. Bothell highlights Skinner’s background and notes new secretary Bernicia Hatch, plus Louisa Lither as secretary.
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W. Courtland Steiner
Greetay
Hos Wren
County Ommisalynera da Mucceed
Hunt
Botheli
Glentn
Sung Skinner -Wiil
Otla Franklin
Sapere
Merino Beliools
Isom
Mes
Th. E. Skinner
Avenue
Union
Pacife
Greeley
Skinner Ubi
Stadia
Greeley High
CSCE
Reserve Bank of
San Proucisco
Hone
Wil
Louisa Lither
SittIarda
Colorado State College of Education
Sant. Gotlick
Eaton
Dothell Chlthen Wll Rems
Ingchnot
Lacey Lee
Margacel
Gilra Gerade
Woman’s Nylon Hose Mixup Ends With Cash Loss
A Park City resident asked for two pairs of nylon stockings at a department store in Paree. The clerk handed her a paper bag containing $1,009 of the store’s money. On returning home she learned the store was frantically seeking the bag. The incident involved Gov. Forrest C. Nonnell and a nearby city.
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Louie
Boyd Regora
Forrest C. Nonnell
Christmas Homecoming contrasts with last year for Greeley veterans
Read about several Greeley men returning for Christmas after serving overseas in 1943. Colonel Knight and Lt Bliss recall holiday meals and fam ily reunions as their outfits move through Europe and England. Knight's infantry faced battle near the front, while Bliss notes a cheerful but wartime Christmas.
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Greeley
Kaight
A. Wern
Egatenan
B. Loeb Raight
Hannegan Deities Deny Roosevelt Discord Report
A Chicago Sun story claimed discord between Hannegan and President Roosevelt over party leadership and a potential fourth term. Hannegan denied the report as false while the Democratic National Committee called it patently and wholly untrue.
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Waahlosion
Robert
Hannegan
Roosevelt
Ila
Chica Sun
Democratic National Committee
Warm Springs
Gampaign
Reds Claim Germans Executed 700000 POWs of All Allies
London reports a Soviet commission alleged near 700000 prisoners from Germany’s camps were tortured or killed by Nazi extermination efforts. The Soviet Monitor cites additional figures of about 200000 killed at another camp, with unclear details on British and American POW status.
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London
Moscow
Alain
Lirow
Salt An Addi Monal
Naxi
St Innow
Parmether
Boa Fp
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Britleh
Schelde
Ureday -Eng
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Army
Miorhlbg
Pvt
Tharen McKenney
Pvt. McKenney
Weld Hospital
Qlen CG
Turner
Chaptee Chatman
Fridai
Albuquerque
Ncse
Gerstanding
Lauty
Craud Junction
Kansan
Loa Aimeled
Reds
W. C. Skinner
John Bothell
Eels
Gov
Knightly
Aed
Frank Peffxe
Nancy
Tivay
Ale Lands
Camaron School
Cal
Kiel
Fort Meade
Reké Bliss Fm Hospital
England
Zarl Bliss, Jr
Hart
PraseTyeniy-fint Homber Co
Salpan
Juganers
TiyKt Rank
Thor
Navoya
Japan
War Department
Waite Inglon
Mitenbisi Aircraft Works
Nagoya
Warman
Tokyo
Gamagal
Commantaire
Ferteral -Gaimuuications Commission
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Sallgex
Eni
Marchester
Baill
Louis L. Baltom
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Tex
Ube
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Pron
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Sacramento
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