Yankee Armor Halts Nazi Push On Western Front
James M. Long reports from Purley and Berlin that American armored forces, part of the Third Army, halted German spearheads near the western end of their salient, driving back forward elements about 10 miles. Patton’s mobile units pursued from the south, reaching Bastogne and clashing near Liege as Allied forces cling to a widening corridor into occupied Belgium and northern Luxembourg.
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van Randee
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Hal Hayle
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Hungary
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Second Ukraine
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Budapest
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Ifungary
Slovakia
Moscow
Veteran Cabin Door Freezing Hands in Malone Rescue
War veteran Jozeph Megaware, discharged at age 42, froze after his cabin door blew open on Christmas Eve in Lake Titus area. He was found unable to move and rescued, with doctors considering amputation of both hands and feet but hoping to delay surgery until after further evaluation. He spent Christmas Day at the hospital and faces a difficult recovery.
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Associated Pres
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Jozeph Egesware
Army
Megaware
Christies
Lake Titus
Amos Henware
Hospital
aldea_eaid
Eggsware
War Flashes Rome Dec 29 Allied positions calm in Sardinia area
Allied headwaters reported no major counteroffensive driving the American Fifth Army from Barga as German effort toward Lucca continued. In Athens, Britain opened a three pronged push against ELAS in eastern suburbs with British forces moving through Zapplon park and a Greek brigade advancing toward Kissartani amid ongoing fighting.
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Sardhlo
Barga
Lucca
Gallicano
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Athens
Brltlan
FLAS
Zapplon Park
Ars Dios Hnl
Kissartani
ELAS
Government Seizure of Ward Mohs Ward Legal Basis
The government sought an immediate federal court ruling on the legality of a presidential order seizing Montgomery Ward. Twelve workers in several cities joined the action, while Lowell Avery challenged recognition. Hugh B. Cox planned to ask Judge Sulzner for a fast hearing and a declaratory judgment.
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Prem Uhterge
Wec
Nen
Montgomery Wardanik
Ftaecltl
Uncle Sam
Lowell Avery
Halranay
Ie Boned
Evesitont
Roosevelt
Onter
Valli
Hugh B. Cox
Solicitor General
Philip L. Sul- Uva
Seureli
Gene
Altho
Avery's
Planes Alone Cannot Defeat Japan, Says AP Officer
In an interview from the Morianas on December 28, Marine General Robert W. Douglas cautioned that air power alone cannot defeat Japan. He noted Japanese resolve to occupy territory and rapidly repair airfields on Iwo Jima and elsewhere, suggesting a combined air and sea effort is required for a decisive victory.
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Associated Press
Morianas
Japan
Reland
Live Jima
Robert W. Douglas
Be Wuth Aft
Pacific Strategic Air Force
Iwo Jima
Wllape
Wotle
Maloelap
Marshalls
Hale An How
U S Casualties Jump 65 000 In Two Weeks
Washington reports military casualties totaling 824 000 by Dec 14 as U S forces suffer heavy losses in the two weeks ending December 14. Army deaths wounds mines and prisoners rise to 147 823 with a total increase of 68 866. German counteroffensive losses also noted.
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U.S
Peis
Washington
Tne
Murrent Vernman
Siimson
Govere
Hayger
Ussles
Navy expands with 1167 ships in growing United States fleet
A navy review reports the United States now fields 1167 men of war including 3971 new vessels, 420 of which are warships, signaling a continuing build up across all ship types as the fleet grows.
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United States
Associaviatron
Washington
Dec
Navy
Weld County honors Toyne for innovative agricultural work
L. Toyne, West County agent, received near farewell praise from about 260 farmers at Park Congregational Church. The event highlighted Toyne’s impact, including his role in developing a joint extension program, the Weld County fertilizer project, and the county’s rise as a top national producer. County leaders lauded his vision, training efforts, and leadership with the family agents group while noting future staffing needs.
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West County
Proce
Nu Disner
Park Congregational Church
Tre Fara
Cutt Hilmindson
Ax Tomsteats Zero
Staver
Jentley
Weld County
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Sinver
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Tanily
Tele
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AAA
Myssory Council
Valunule Werfatanca
Valunule Werfatanca; Tle Late E. R. Bush
George, Brown
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Delove
Paris
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Everett HI
Anderwon iWwen
Weld
Texas
Anderson
Mason Knapp
Harry Simpson
Simpson
Anderdon
George Brown
Golig
Jolag Lew
Achorls
Ms A EU
Sailor Rescue After Key Island ordeal at sea
Two sailors from Waterloo Iowa and Longmont Colorado were rescued after spending a night on a Florida Key island, surviving on crabs snails and octopus. They signaled a passing boat and were later picked up after a day ashore awaiting assistance. Robbery reported at Snappy Lunch with cash theft and broken glass.
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Ensley
Harold B. Garretaon
Waterloo
Towa
John BP. Curran, Jr
Longmont
Colo
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Seal
Ttheenatl Island
Garretson
Roca
Alan
Fort Morgan Child Killed in Rabbit Field Accident
A 10 year old brother accidentally killed his sister, Ildeen Davie, near Fort Morgan yesterday afternoon. They were riding in a wagon from a cornfield northeast of Fort Morgan when the shooting occurred during preparations to shoot a rabbit.
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Rabbit
Premal Fort Morgan
Cola
Ildeen Davie
Charles
Aket
Yank Officer Who Escaped U S Shellfire in Belgian Cellar
HAL BOYLE recounts Yank Lieutenant Youmans who, after escaping a German shell barrage in a Belgian cellar, described brutal pounding by roof and walls, prisoners wounded around him, and Allied tanks liberating the village next day. He returned to duty despite near death.
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U.S
Hal Boyle la Glebre
Velev
Tee
Bay Celing
Anerican QwiAapa
Nazi Foyer
Masain
Nak
LI Marlene
Scott Youwana
Taut
Eve
Ana
Plares
Amerlcan
Youmans
Enid Youran
Former Jap Naval Chief Dies at 64
London reports the death of Admiral Nobunaga Buyetauga a former commander in chief of the Japanese grand fleet aged 64. The Tokyo broadcast says he led Japan during expansion and allied war plans with the United States and Britain.
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London
Nobunaga Buyetauga
Tapanere Grand Deel
Japan
Tokyo
Berlin
Suyotsugu
Japin
Unitaif Atates
Britain
Nalione
Biggest 1944 News Stories Voted by AP Editors
The Associated Press asked editors to select the year’s top stories. Normandy Invasion and Battle of France led, with Roosevelt reelection, Philippine invasion, Japan bombings, Hitler death attempt, and the Allied push in Europe among the most cited items. Other entries include the Fall of Paris, capture of Rome, Marianas and Marshall campaigns, and Japanese resurgence.
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Associated Press
Normandy
France
Roosevelt
Japan
Hitler
Germany
Wendel Willkle
Balkan
Gilwell
Porter
Marshalls and
Marianas
Paris
Rome
Europe
China
Gleveland
FDR Voted Man of the Year in Press poll
Editors select Franklin D. Roosevelt as Man of the Year with prominent contenders like Dwight D. Eisenhower and Adlai Stevenson named in a numbered list. Other categories name Clare Nooth Lyon Eleanor Roosevelt Dorothy Temperson among Woman of the Year and industry, literature, sports figures receiving votes.
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Avegcined Press
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Adalf Ieitlary
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Silvey Hillman
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Tivory J. Kaiser
Erle Johnason
Charteagh Wileman
Lubgr—Hillman
Philp Murray
John J. Lewis
Selance
Alexander Fleming
Varnever Rush
Ernie Pyle
van Wysk Brooke
Lillia Smith
Sperta
Luke Sewell
Byron Nelson
Marty Marlon
Dohr Hapa
Frank Staatra
Bing Crosby
Six Northeast Counties Open for January Pheasant Slaughter
Colorado state fish and game officials announced a January pheasant slaughter season across six northeast counties. Sedgwick, Phillips, Logan, Washington, Yuma, and Morgan east of highways 62 and 35 will allow hunting from January 1 to 16 with a daily bag limit of four roosters and an eight bird possession limit after the first day.
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Adenerated Press
Denver
Dac
C. N. Feast
Colorabo
Opel Beason
Ax -Northerstemt
Ault Youth Now Navy Receives Honor as Colorado Beet Grower
Eugene Clark of Eaton freight district, now in the navy, was celebrated Thursday as the champion 4-2 sugar beet grower in Colorado’s Great Western Sugar territory. He entered the Navy on November 20 and is stationed in San Diego for training. The award included a $2 war bonus from Great Western Sugar. Clark’s family, the Clarks, live north of Alt Hughene. His beet yield, 25.62 tons from 9,684.26 pounds per acre, compares with Colorado territory average of 12.6 tons per acre. Budgetic, Eaton district manager, praised Clark’s record while noting broader aims to boost production amid farm protections. The event was held Thursday at the Faculty Club of Colorado State College of Education.
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Eaton Fretory
Navy
Colorado
Great Western Sugar Company
Evgone
San Diego
Great Wealern Sugar Company
Winton Clark
Clarks
Alt _ Hugene
Great Weaterp
Bugetic
Eaton Diatrick
No. McCerery
Canner Colorado
U. S
Bnet
Eugene
Ainner
Colorado State College of Education
Advisory Council Recommends Trierweiler Toyne Successor
The Weld County advisory council backs a Trierweiler Toyne successor to lead the state club, with Staver stated as the chosen choice. The recommendation awaits state board approval on January 16.
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Trierweiler Toyne
Staver
B29s Sighted Over Tokyo in Early December Raid Talk
U S Pacific Fleet reports renewed B29 raids over Tokyo and surrounding areas. American plans described two incendiary strikes in the Volcano Islands and Tokyo acknowledged multiple raids with aircraft passing over Kane and Osaka. Japanese broadcasts claim enemy measures and fire warnings shifted, while Allied and Japanese sources recount lone B29s over central Tonalin and southeast Honshu with limited damage reported.
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Des
Alberatora
Volcano Islands
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fokyo-Yokohama
Warrick
Kanie
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Worthen
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Kane
Osaka
Sath
Wrostleasta
Cagne
Domel
Japs Again Raid Saipan Night Attacks Hailed by US Command
Saipan reports show Japanese medium bombers twice attacked the area with most bombs falling harmlessly at sea. One quonset hut at a camp was hit, while on Diomiba a mess hall and another hut were damaged. Five raiders were shot down, boosting returns to nine for two days. A P-61 night fighter, Midnight Mickey, claimed two more at sea, as antiaircraft fire and air defense prevented major damage. Meatless New Year’s Day plans loom in New York amid retail pressures and OPA shortages.
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Vern Hausland
Peras
Saipan
Marianas
Diomiba
Saipan_t
Alghea
Trom
Chester W. Nimitz
Pearl Hardee
Hauglani
Bry Nimitz
Tharald Naugland
FDR Vetoes Abolition of Jackson Hole National Monument
President Roosevelt vetoes abolishment of the Jackson Hole National Monument in Wyoming. He cites loss of naturalistic and scientific values and notes he would support using park revenues to offset tax losses. He also backs administrative policies for private land use within the monument. Two Honolulu men die in harbor barge explosion.
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Jackson Hole Natonal
Wyoutlin
White House
Rensevelt
the United
Teton National Pork
Wyoming
National Park and Monument
Priviyegeath
Honolulu
Budapest Ring Invasion Report From Warfront
Descriptions of Soviet and Allied operations around Budapest as forces advance from the Danube toward the city. Reports note Red Army progress along river sides, encirclement efforts, and German and Hungarian defense, with casualties and prisoner tallies cited.
Blind recluse shot to death in Cripple Creek incident
Cripple Creek reports say Clement S. Parks age 68, a blind recluse since 1932, was found murdered in his home by neighbor R. Trumbach who discovered the body early today. A .38 caliber revolver bullet lodged in Parks's head and a wallet was found in his pocket, while no gun was recovered. The motive remains unclear.
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Clement S
R. Trumbach
Trumbach
Tromback
Mhrkiegald
Morrison to be first Colorado official to take office
Denver dispatch reports Walter F L Morrison will become the first newly elected Colorado official to assume duties, with a canvassing board to verify results and certification of Morrison as secretary of state. He replaces L J Dennett and will take office January 3, with inaugurations for all elective state officers on January 9. A tax certificate sale is planned for January 22 by county commissioners, including town lots in Kersey and Greeley additions.
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Lighten
Jon Wes
Weld
Chears
Stayer
Adams County
nosMion
Club Sanderson
Ferguson
Alomoi
Colorado Agricultural and Mechanical College
Anderson
Agriculiral
Denver
Stole Board of Agriculture
Walter FL Morisd
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