Patch's Infantry Crosses Into Germany Near Wissembourg and Lauterbourg
Allied forces initiate a two pronged advance into the Reich from northeastern France. Three divisions of the Seventh Army push across the Rhine sector into the Palatinate, with two divisions on German soil west of Wissembourg and a third near the Rhine above Lauterbourg. Eisenhower's three springboards sharpen the Allied foothold as First and Ninth Armies advance toward Cologne and Saarland.
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Paris
1. S. Seventh Army
Germany
France
Rhine
Lauterbourg
Wissembourg
Wear
Alexander M. Tate
Rhenish
Karlsruhe
Tatch
Siegfried Casements
Nevis
Seventh Army
Tanterbourg
Dwight. D. Eisenhower
Reich
Grat
Cologne
Saarland
Palatinate
Roer
Berkeley Student Held in Non Support Case
Gil Ham a pre medical student at the University of California was arrested on a Santa Monica warrant for failure to support his wife Evelyn Morgan Ham and their child. He planned to post a $500 bail and travel to Santa Monica to fight the case, noting he received only 40 from a December allotment and expecting 75 in January.
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Berkeley
UtPi
Richard Ham
University of California
Santa Monica
Cal
Evelyn Morgan Ham
Ham
H. Ebner Ham
Boulder Ney
Navy
Department of Psychiatry
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Washington, D.C
Morgin
Santa Monisa
Roth
University At California
Wrong taxi leads to freeway chase and shootout
In Chicago a man named Howie Baker rode in a stolen taxi by mistake and dodged police for 13 minutes as four squad cars pursued. The driver, 19 year old Toomag Hand, was wounded after a gunfight in which Hand robbed driver John Pilot of 30 dollars before the chase. Baker escaped unscathed while Hand surrendered after being cornered.
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Chicago
Wivide Howie
Corky Baker
Baker
Poliee
Toomag Hand
Camp Hood
Tex
Hand
John Pilot
War Council Approves Police Juvenile Training Plan
SACRAMENTO The state war council endorsed a plan to train local police and sheriff officers in juvenile delinquency methods to be conducted by the state department of justice. The council also approved a central crime statistics information bureau and asked the Attorney General about funding maintenance for outside officers in disaster areas. Gov Warren named Richard Graves to the council, succeeding Walter Cooper who was killed.
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Sacramento
State War Council
State Department of Justice
Charles Dullea
San Francisco
Council
State Bureau of Criminal Identification
Earl Warren
Richard Graves
League of California Cities
Eee
Walter Cooper
San Diego
Girl Is Injured as Car Hits Tree on Hesperian Blvd
Nineteen year old Marion V. Anderson of Box 123 San Lerengo escaped with minor injuries after the car she drove on Hesperian Blvd turned over when blinded by oncoming headlights. She told officers she was southbound through San Lorenzo when she lost control. She checked in at Hay ward hospital two hours after the crash.
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Marion V. Anderson
Box 123
San Lerengo
Hesperian Blvd
San Lorenzo
Hayward
Russ Wing Urges Buying War Bonds Now
The speaker urges purchase of Sixth War Loan bonds to secure postwar safety and build a nest egg larger than the amount invested. He calls bonds an ideal homecoming present for servicemen and encourages buying in Hayward.
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Hayward
Baby Burns to Death as Ranch Fire Claims Child
In Hanford California a ranch house fire in the Guernsey district killed 14 month old Bertha Mae Bower and seriously burned her father Floyd Bower who tried to rescue his family. Investigators say the blaze started from an overheated oil stove while the parents slept in the living room.
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Hanford
Cal
Mames
Rentry i
Florida Freeze Kills Crops in Southern Florida
News from Florida reports a morning freeze severely damaged crops in the Everglades and Plant City areas. Beans are expected to suffer large losses, while most crops in Plant City were killed except strawberries, which may regrow fruit. Temperatures dropped to 26 to 32 degrees across six hours, with other stations noting subzero readings and varying crop damage.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Everglades
Florida
Plant City
Lewiston
Agriculural
Belgrade
Azucal
Two cars collide on Castro Street near Proctor Road
Sam Mares Rodrigues of 24527 Thomas Avenue and Robert James Kohl collided on Castro Street Wednesday evening. Rys Igues traveled north on Castro while Kohl drove out of Hayward Theater parking lot when the collision occurred at the street center.
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Castro Street
Sam Mares Rodrigues
Thomas Avenue
Robert James Kohl
Proctor Road
Rysigues
Koll
Hayward Theater
Strow
Sailor Held On Hit Run Charge In Oakland Incident
A Navy sailor Elza Phillips, 23, is held on a hit and run charge after driving a car into John V. Forsher’s house at 589 3 Street and speeding away. Neighbors reported a canvas topped car, and Phillips later confessed he fled after striking the home, claiming an argument with Wilma Hunter led to the incident. He was found at 21959 Foothill Blvd with the damaged vehicle and was to appear in court December 27.
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R. T. Meyer C. A. Tompson
Agi Elza Phillips
Hosuin
Oakland Naval
Su. Depat
John V. Forsher
Phillips
Elena
Foothill Blvd
Wilma Hunter
Forsher
Miss Munter
Appeal Entered in Plaster Case Over Damages
The Macco Construction Co filed an appeal challenging a $900 award to Mrs Catherine Flier for plaster damage at 144 Street in the Pratt Flier mortuary. Judge Harder had awarded the sum after months of proceedings. The appeal moves the case to superior court.
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Catherine Flier
Street
Macco Construction Co
Fiierl
Harder
Pratt-Fuerl Mortuary
Attempt to Collect $85.70 For Food
In Castro Valley, Harry Lee sought $88.70 owed by Tanya Barber. Judge Harder issued execution on Dec 13. Barber appeared Dec 7 and the order of examination was discharged after a 24 hour jail sentence for contempt of court.
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Witol
Sya
Harder
Harry Lee
Tanya Barber
Castro Valley
Lupe Velez Chooses Death Over Keeping Unborn Baby
Hollywood tragedy as Lupe Velez, the Mexican actress, commits suicide with sleeping pills after reportedly choosing death over having a child with Harold Ramond. Autopsy confirms pregnancy was near term. Ramond says engagement collapsed over dating and marriage plans. Velez leaves notes blaming Ramond and regrets child’s future, while manager reports a scheme for a mock wedding. Her will bequeaths about 100000 to 200000 to Miss Kincer and her family.
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William C
Payette United
Hollywood KP
Lupe Velez
Estele Taylor
Jack Dempsey
Saie
Victor Cosely
Mais Veiez
de Ed Gourson
Beverly Hills
Ramond
Miss Taylor
Miss Velez
Marold
Lupe
Raftoor
Ratond
Kincer
December Mail Sees 25 Percent Increase Over Last Year
Postmaster Anthony Foster reports December mail volume rising 25 percent from the prior year. December 1944 activity includes longer daily hours from 8 am to 6 pm and limited Sunday hours, with extended service on Christmas Eve and morning. Stamp sales up 22 percent, parcel post sacks up 66 percent, and total outgoing mail rising, reflecting stronger holiday demand.
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Anthony Foster
Bon. m
Foster
Abe
Ape
Seek 3 Youths In Crime Splurge Robbery, Rape
Three young men described as under age were sought by police in a spree of robbery kidnapping and rape across San Francisco and San Mateo County. The assailants robbed William Willet 60 and a San Francisco cab driver abducted him. They then abducted a man and woman near the Olympic Club raped the woman and tied her, and forced Arthur E. Franz 45 Marinship worker at Sharp Park into the car robbing him of 14 dollars. They later abducted another woman near the Livestock Pavilion and took turns guarding her before abandoning her and returning to the city.
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San Francisco
U.P
Oliver
San Mateo County
Franz
Fraina
Poten
San Franciacy
Director Ballots Elect 25 of 64 in Hayward Chamber Vote
Over 700 ballots mailed for Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce director election. Orland Close, acting secretary, says ballots mailed to business houses and available by phone or at the post office. Voters to choose 25 of 64 names across districts, with highest per district elected and others counted as elect ed. Listed nominees span Edenvale Valle Vista Muir Fairview Hayward Highlands and more, including Rubies Gramspacher Hernandez Bilte and Fleisher.
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Girestias
Hayward Area
Charles Rubies
Coastra Valley
Ralph Edwards
Larry Bighol
Gerald Worthly
Harry Paine
Vat Hollingsworth
I. B. Parsons
Henry McCall
Howell Plemmons
Edenvale
Charles Gramspacher
Ashland
Russell Wing
Willaim Deesbach
San Lorenzo
Emin Hide
Frank Faria
Mr. Sten
Local Man Earns Army Good Conduct Medal
Pfc. Charles W. Smith, 30, of 107 Smalley Avenue Hayward, received the Army Good Conduct Medal for a year of exemplary behavior and efficiency. A sign painter for 11 years, he worked for Richmond Shipbuilding Corp. in Richmond. Smith entered the Army May 26, 1943, trained with the Infantry and went overseas June 9, 1944, serving at New Caledonia, the U S island supply base 1,000 miles northeast of Australia. His wife resides in Hayward.
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Charles W. Smith
Smalley Avenue
Hayward
Smith
Richmond Shipbuilding Corp
Richmond
Orlff
Frederick Greath
Southarisle
Army
New Cal Fredonia
U. S. Island
Australi
Hay
Cows Die After Truck Overturns On Highway
Twenty three cattle spilled when a semi trailer overturned on Pergola Hill on Highway 40 this morning. Driver Hiram P. Fowarl of Stockton claimed a dragging left front wheel caused the crash. By 8 p.m. responders were clearing the scene. some cows were shot at the site due to injuries.
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Highway 40
San Prancisveo
Hiram P. Fowarl
Stockton
Highway Patrol
Pergola Hill
Invasion of France Tops 1944 News Poll
The United Press editors named the Allied invasion of France in June 1944 as the number one news story of the year. President Roosevelt’s re election to a fourth term ranked second. other top items included the American invasion of the Philippines and Allied sweeps through France.
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New York
U.P
France
United Press Today
Earl J. Johnson
Roosevelt
Philippines
Red Army
Baltic States
Balkans
Tokyo
U.S. Navy
Hitler
Hartford Circus
Fairview Elects Fire Directors 1944
Fairview voters elected AL Sorengen Chris Crowlardt and Wd Garcia to two year terms on the Fairview Fire District board. Fire Chief Bill Wolters reported five alarms in the district with total damage under fifty dollars for the season. Secretary Varry Slattengren noted 161,400 pounds of paper gathered. 10,050 pounds of draw sold for 80.25. donations 79.04 from outside the district. district residents contributed 77 14. year earnings from firefighting efforts totaled 1051. Donations from outside included several named individuals. bank balances and plans for a new truck were outlined with an estimated cost of 36200. The 1945 drive opened with listed contributors.
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AL Sorengen
Chris Crowlardt
Wd Garcia
Fairview Fire District Commission Board of Directors
Sorensen
Te Present Commission
Jake Balke
Harry Blattens Kren
Bill Wolters
Fallview
Amallest Joss
Varry Slattengren
Walter
Birvenen
Clyle Denning
Milt Dohner
Clarence Gardner
Tne Freeland
EB. Duarte
Pete Selmevaki
CC. Hynertm
Soares
Nice Montero
A. W. Henry
Lewis Costa Silva
Re H. Cross
Bank of Maynard
J. E. McClung
Peter Andrengen
Bank of America
Freel Bawden
Chris Goulardt
Sorensen Dros
Vaovy Arlent
Clarence MP
Fugal
Mary Ty Griffitts
Pope Pleads for Mercy and Peace During Vatican Visit
Pope Pius met the American Congressional delegation in his private study and urged a merciful, practical peace with religious freedom worldwide. Myron Taylor appealed to open American purses to aid Italians against communism. Each congressman received a picture and rosary. extra rosaries went to Rep. Paul J. Kilday for his daughters.
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Rome
U.P
Pius
House
Nist
Myron Taylor
Roosevelt
Vatican
Paul J, Kilday
Wreck Three Jap Ships 91 Airplanes In Luzon Raids
Allied headquarters in the Philippines announced heavy raids as the Leyte campaign neared its end. Carrier and land based planes attacked harbor and airfield installations in Luzon and nearby waters, sinking freighters and destroying aircraft. Japanese losses were reported at sea and on the ground as American forces pressed operations across the region.
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Philippines
U.px
Luzon
Leyte
Manila
Pearl Harbor
MacArthur
Tegaspi
Luaun
Verde Passage
Manila Bay
Mindaro
Negroes
Cental
Southwest Pacific
MacArthur and
Pacific
Pearl Hrbor
Weather Forecast for Northern California Coast Valleys
United Press delivers a forecast for the San Francisco bay region, Monterey Bay area, Santa Clara, Livermore and Salinas valleys. Mostly cloudy today and tonight with Saturday turning cloudy and rain likely by night. Temperatures remain mild across the region.
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United Press
San Francisco
Hay Region
Monterey Bay Area
Santa Clara
Livermore
Salings Valleys
Northam California
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War Council
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Yun
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Rete
Gene Barbier
Hayward Palmer
Alameda County
C. Mails
Herbert Munster
Jery Pry
Pus
Jsell City
Kenneth Gurria
Tennyson
L. Robinson
Edwin F. Glaysbrook
Sumsel
P. J. de Bernardi
Henry Robson
Dean Denton
Valle Vista
Bernard Vincent
Fred Cox
Muir
Phil Hernandez
L. Cottburg
Fairview
Louis Bilte
A. Holysale
Hayward Highlands
Tweank Leach
Ted S. Hansen
Palomaros
Stonybrooke
John Haar
Jack Holland
Arthur Phillips
Milton Dohner
Katherine Borneman
B. Guy Warren
Resti Zaballos
Jack Mitchell
Les Newell
Frank Demo
Ed McFarland
Frank B. Leonard
U.S. Army
SAN Prancisco YU
N. Glavk and
Sanselay
Almoda
Congress
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