Patton Captures Metz and Mulhouse by French Forces
Allied reports say Metz fell to French troops and Mulhouse was captured, as Patton’s advance and broader Allied push drive the Germans from Alsace Lorraine. Paris and Strasbourg fronts show major German losses, with Ninth Army advancing near the Roer and British forces closing on Rhine river corridors. Counterattacks were fierce, but Allied infantry and armor pressed forward on a wide front toward Cologne and Basel.
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London
Mulhouws
Alsace
Paris
Strasbourg
Eschweiler
Lhintts
Cologne
Vetler
Pinin
Aechen
Berlin
Savernen
Barrerbourg
Strachourg
Alance
Lorraine
Seventh Army
Elgenhower
Cayamunique
Gald
Mulhousen
Firat
Galea
Hulhousu
Charles de Gaulle
Federal Communtescions Commission
Calnlar
U. S. Ninth Army
Aigut
Rac River
William F. Ainspaon
Ginnie
Julien
Fronthaven
Bourholm
Fienét
Rhine
Mulhouse
Basel
Fen
Dwight
Eisenhower
Belfast
Agellon
France
Coldane
Nori
Metz
Aachen
Keap
de Fer
Crinbling
Buchweiler
Wurm
GC of C Committee Chairs Appointed by New President
Ralph F. Chlanda, new president of the Greeley Chamber of Commerce, has named chairmen for the chamber committees. Each panel will vary in size per task, with chairs including Hayes for Advertising, Sanbert for Agriculture and Irrigation, Fored for Conventions and Tourist Travel, McKinley for Finance, Mayaonhoe for Fourth of July, Tams for Entertainment, Storey for Industries and Postwar Planning, Henderson for Legislation and Taxation, Smith for Membership, McArthur for Municipal Affairs, Edwards for Public Relations, and Be A. Rickatts for Aviation.
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Ralph F. Chlanda
Greeley Chamber of Commerés
Johon Hayes, Jr
Carl B. Sanbert
Karl W
Ramon B. Wandy
T. E. Mayaonhoe
Carl G. ‘Tams
RK. Storey
John .W. Henderson
Pil B. Smith
Municipad
AlGlrs
PE McArthur
A Edwards
Tbs
API
Nekway Aviation
A. Rickatts
City Hopes To Boost Water Pressure With New Equipment
City council calls for bids on pressure equipment to improve water pressure at high elevations in southwestern town. Bids will open next Tuesday night. Minor supplies for the water department authorized, including a treasure pump and tank form at the airport with a cost around $112.
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Tthe Water Department
Mearlyg
Telephone Workers Seize Near Labor War Board Action
The War Labor Board considers seizure of a telephone system as labor unrest grows. Ohio and Washington figures discuss presenting case documents to Fred H Vinson and possibly President Roosevelt for action. Independent Illinois Telephono Workers leader Pollock backs national union support while autonomy claims persist. Ernest Weaver notes national strike possibilities amid pledges to halt walkouts.
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Associated Peas
Nev
Aeizure
Alrink
Ohio
Cletking
Wolon Altillates
Sinthera
Ita
War Tabor Board
Nectasary
Treferru
Fred H. Vingon
Uagal
Roosevelt
WLE
Robert C. Pollock
Olio Federation of Telephona Workers
National Federation
Ernest Weaver
Tattowal
Whlow
Executi
sarHler
Trate
Missing Sergeant Luther Named Local Soldier
Sergeant Harvey P Luther formerly of Clarinda reported missing since September seventeen. He served overseas since February twenty two, nineteen forty three, with duties in northern Italy and Ragland. His wife, longtime employee at J Fenny store in Greeley, remains in touch with family here.
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Sergeaint Harvey P. Luther
Martha Hardlin
Luther
Clarinda
Taig
U Holiend
Ityland
Ragland
Culher
Greeley
Fork Berwing
Camp McKalll
N.C
Camp Hianding
J. £. Fenny
Henry Hardley
Sgt
Birt
Jessa Luther
Gresley
Blood Supply Route To Leyte Hospitalized In Frontline Bins
In the Leyte area the first airlifted blood donation from Bea Francisca and Oakland reached frontline hospitals. The shipment, stored in plywood containers with a central space for ice, was issued for Pacific forces. Only seven units were recovered as the operation began under a blood bridge plan.
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Henagiar Lors
Philippines
Bizhty
Hood
Bea Francisca
Oakland
Pearl Harbor
Leyte
al Guan
Good Wa
York
der Cole
Asyorspanled
Thay
Tink Shipmait
Yanks Slow Painful Gain in Ormoc Valley War Update
General MacArthur reports US forces in the Ormoc Valley endure withering Japanese resistance. The 24th Infantry Division repulsed heavy attacks at the roadblock north of Linen and Mesawhitle as Yamashita commits his First Japanese division to hold positions. News notes weather and fortifications amid daily communique details.
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Sy C. Yates.mcdaniel
Frew
MacArthure
Philippines
Ameris
Orimoo
Limon
24Th Infantry
Ormoc Highway
Linen
Mesawhitle
MacArthur
Yamashita
Reds Press Drive on Hungary Rail Hubs
The Red Army advances near Miskolc and Hatyas threaten key rail junctions in northeast Hungary. Soviet reports say Vernelez and four Hungarian villages are in Russian hands while rain hinders German progress toward Budapest. Russian forces also move near Eger and Miskele as axes of attack tighten.
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London
North
Riungayy
Vail
Nitrovic Hae
Verneles
Egey
Miskolc
Hatyas
Moscow
Ealil
Agenda
Berlin
Ruastang
Crééloslovakia
Ungyar
Wiles
Misxtec
Nozja
Tog
Latorlea
Moarow
Latvia
Jelgiva
Saare
Osel
Gulf
Higa
Yerpetet
Red Army
Hungary
Eger
Miskele
Raiun
Maacow
Budapest
Denison Explosions Kill Four Burn Dozens Injured
Denison Texas reports twin blasts after a tank truck collision. Four people dead and dozens injured as a swelling fire burns a block, damaging a warehouse and several residences. Police say a quick response aided by witnesses contained the chaos.
Marriage Licences Larin Snyder Ryans and Sirs
Marriage licences issued for Larin B Snyder and Ryans and Sirs Mr Roberts and Greeioy Francisco Gomez of Galeton with Margaret Roniero of Galeton.
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Larin B. Snyder
Ryans
Mr Roberts
Greeioy
Francisco Gomez
Galeton
Margaret Roniero
War News From Front and Other War Updates
Reports from the Southeast Asia front confirm Allied actions in Burma with troop movements near Kalemyo. London quotes Marshal Stalin urging alliance unity to avert a broader war. Paris notes arrest of humorist G. Wodehouse over German broadcasts from Berlin in 1941. Tokyo says American air raids hit Mindanao and Luzon areas with losses.
House Passes Insurance on Crops 254-16
Washington November 22 The House voted 264 to 16 to back a federal crop insurance program reversing a 1942 stance. It would insure wheat cotton and other crops and eventually extend to grains fruit and vegetables. The bill rides on financing and sponsor support across parties.
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Associated
Iresa
Washington
Senate
Flood Control Strengthened in Senate Fight over Projects
In Washington on November 29 a amended flood control bill adding assurances for future projects such as the Tennessee Valley Authority passed the Senate. The vote followed two hours of debate with Senator Barkley opposing the new river development authorities and Halley proposing a gold only rule for hydroelectric power. Interior Secretary Ickes objected to the amendment as Senate O Mahoney and 21 others pushed a broader state priority measure to guide investigations and industrial uses over navigation.
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Waaluxtan
Te2nesate Valley Authority
Senate
Bayklay
Halley
Wimleston
Batley
Laater
H-Wyo
O'Mahoney
Munich Salzburg heavily bombed raid hit targets in two cities
Allied air forces launched a major daylight raid on Munich and Salzburg with heavy bombers and Mustang escorts. The targets included rail yards and other strategic sites about 75 miles southeast of the operation, with fighters from Britain providing support in the attack.
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Asozisted Press
London
Mer
U. S
Jap Fighters Bay 2 or 3 Forts In First Victories over B29s
Reported by Washington and Novo on November 22 as two or three Superfortresses reportedly shot down in yesterday's raid on the Japanese Omura aircraft factory. Official communiques claim the loss of one or more Fortresses, with Japanese fighters engaging and downing several enemy planes. Details indicate the raid was among the largest air battles against Kyushu targets, with American losses possible amid anti aircraft fire.
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Washington
Novo
Army Air
Creey
Yawata Industri
Kyusiu
Aday
Supar
Yuwata
Omura
Schools Here Glosa For Usual Holidays
Public schools and the Colorado State College of Education campus will be closed Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
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Glosa
Public Schools
Colorado State College of Education
Bengston Body Found at Home in Windsor Area
Bengston was found dead at his home south of Windsor shortly before noon Wednesday by Carl Anderson, Windsor marshal, and a deputy sheriff. Sheriff Gua Anderson announced an investigation by Deputy Coroner J. W. Lefferdink and deputies from Windsor and Platterida, with no sign of foul play. Relatives, including nephew Clarence Ben- and brother Angst Benysion, were in Denver.
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Charles
Will Train POWs To Do Lumber Work
The War Man Power Commission approves a program to train Colorado prisoners of war in lumbering operations to boost timber output. A state vocational director notes start of training with eleven experienced men and trainers to other plants.
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Rees
Denver
Aiato Board For
Colorado
HV Aa
Tiemann
Noth Park
Festive Spirit At Plymouth Observes Thanksgiving
Plymouth marks Thanksgiving with elaborate plans as war memories linger. About 1820 residents are listed for the dinner, with 13 dead and 17 missing in the town’s war records. Turkeys will be served and a Memorial Building program features a coast guard band and tableaux by 30 citizens.
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Plymouth
Thia
Coast Guard
U S Fighters Over Manila
U S land based aircraft operate over Manila Leyte and nearby targets for the first time since 1944. Major Dunham and 1st Lt Hasdlng of Salem Ore led the flight over Clark Field and Manila Bay taunting Japanese forces while Thunderbolt ace Disha and Handing observed from the air.
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Prasad
Leytertage
Philippines
Belavedy
Munle
Tatsan
Corrender
bin Duntam
Nez Parce
Sda
Wilkaen CG
Hasdling
Salent
Ore
Manin
Manila
Bataan
Corregidor
Dunham
Disha
Thunderbolt Ace
Clark Field
Tonys
Hghtera
Clack Flelt
Anne
France Reports Shake Up in Finance Team
A recent FCO bulletin indicates unexpected changes in the French treasury leadership after a midnight development. The cabinet announced replacements aimed at stabilizing economic policy amid ongoing fiscal reforms.
Fort Benning Infantrymen to stage war exhibit in Greeley
Thirty nine infantry specialists from Fort Benning Georgia will visit Greeley for a Friday display at Island Grove Park to reenact frontline combat with dummy weapons including flamethrowers and a pillbox. The event runs 4 to 7 pm with an army band and is free to the public. A turkey dinner hosted by the Junior Chamber will follow at Park Congregational.
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Greeley
Inland Grove Park
Fort Benning
United States Treasury Department
Island Grove Ark
Fort Callins
Conmerre
Nclock
Park
Weld County Service Men's Center
Catfield
Mrg
E. Green
Munior
Weld County Surpasses War Chest Quota at 108 Percent
Weld County and Greeley raised 108 percent of their $52,200 United War Chest quota by noon, totaling 67,008.11 with 26,994.12 from the county and 26,573.09 from Greeley. The combined county effort exceeded the target by 4,909.11, aided by employees and local firms like Associated Seed Growers, Inc. and others contributing at least 25. The drive continues as funds will support returning service members and national war efforts.
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Weld
United War
O. G. Edwards
Greeley
Alda Greeley
Ava
William
Stockover
United War Chest
Ul Fle Greeley National Bank
Acrosa
United War Chest Office
Edwards
MA Generom Webl
Asewra
National War Fond
Tose
Associated Scot Growers, Inc
Associated Seed Growers
W. T. Porte
Bond Drive Thermometer Erected Here
Weld county residents will observe a Sixth War Loan effort with a large thermometer on the courthouse lawn. Daily noon readings begin Friday as the county aims for an 1,884,000 dollar quota. A sales booth opens at Grove Park and volunteers staff it by day and night to push bonds amid an infantry demonstration.
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United
Latend Grove Park Grail
Greatey
Lloud Grove Park Ln
Fort Benning
Stere
C.H. Hondall
Saa
R. G. Dewpsey
Union Services Schedule From Local Churches
A notice lists multiple church services on Sunday morning at First Methodist on Tenth Street Panish Avenue and other locations. Rev Clair and Maiconizon will deliver a sermon “It Is Hard to Give Thanks.” Trinity Episcopal holds prayer hour at 9, St Peter’s Catholic at 3:89 in the morning.
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Greeley Miniatecial Association
First Methodist Church
Pansh Savenue
Rey, Clair
Maiconizon
Plator
First Baptist Church
Hari
Eirat Methodiat
Trinity Episcopal Church
St Peter's Catholic Church
Three year old Hoffman on blood transfusion hope
Three year old Nubbins Hoffman of Cheyenne Wyoming awaited a blood transfusion in Denver for a congenital bladder obstruction. Doctors said odds of recovery were about ten percent as kidneys faced damage and one kidney was lost. Progress depended on kidney recovery to allow bladder surgery in weeks. The boy received holiday gifts as Denver and distant cities sent Christmas cheer.
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Astociated Press
Denver
Nubbins
Hoffman
Cheyenne
Wyo
Rareshall Hoffman
Elmer Thomas Heads Senate Farm Group
A Democratic Steering Committee reshuffled three Senate committees placing Senator Elmer Thomas of Oxla in charge of the Agriculture group. Thomas succeeds Ellison D. Smith as Agriculture chairman while Wheeler retains the Interstate Commerce panel chair.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Elmer Thomas
D-Oxla
Democratic
Thomas
Ellison D. Smith
DSC
Agriculture
Sepatoy Wheeler
D-Sent
Chever
Hia
Fiteratate Commerce
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