Yank Describes Horror Of Bomb Ridden Cellar
Lt Scott Youmans of St Paul recounts nine men trapped in a nine by four foot cellar in Belgium during a bombardment. Nazi guards sang Lili Marlene as shells hit, wounding and killing, while Allied planes bombed the area for hours. After two days American tanks freed 21 prisoners, ending a brutal ordeal and leaving a village in ruins.
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Hal Boyle
IA Gleize
Belgium
Scott Youmaris
Paul
Minn
Nezie
Youmans
Ambleve
Textile Foundation Exceeds $700,000 Education Fund Goal
Charlotte report states the North Carolina Textile Foundation surpassed its 700000 dollar goal for a twenty year program of textile education and research at North Carolina State College in Raleigh. Trustee David Clark of Charlotte announced the cash on hand reached 667000 dollars with additional commitments from corporations.
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Charlotte
North Carolina Textile Foundation
North Carolina State College
Raleigh
David Clark
Record U S Fleet To Hit Japs In 1945
The United States intends to strike the Japanese home islands on a larger scale in 1945 as Allied forces push from the Pacific toward Tokyo. In 1944 U S forces captured Kwajalein Eniwetok and Raab, Ra baul, and began major campaigns in the Marianas and Philippines. General MacArthur led the Leyte invasion with 250000 troops, shattering Japanese hopes as the Third and Seventh Fleets backed the assault and destroyed significant Japanese naval power.
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Birthday Chatter Reflects on Age and Time
A casual column notes the author's birthday, born 101 years, 5 months, and 23 days after the Declaration during Hayes' presidency. He recalls weather, Christmas, and family remarks, then shares a birthday letter from his daughter in Washington City praising his age and continued liveliness.
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Rutherford B. Hayes
Dad
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Allers
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Mr. Gray
Washington City
Papa
Washington Daily News
Radio Program Schedule for Sunday Evening Special
A fragmented listing of radio programming for Sunday December 31 detailing multiple time slots. Programs include church services, dramatic features, musical concert recitals, news segments, and comedy shows with numerous performers and stations referenced in a historical wartime broadcast context.
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GWT
Atlantic Ca
Newcrast
the Church of the All Sermons
Kennedy
Nanem Hicke
U. of Chicago
Sammy Kaye
Jim
U.S.A
Orechers
Jonn Chas
Thomas & News of World
Qin
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Ethel Barrymore
Patrice
Mary Small
M'tropolit
Blil Shirer
the Catholic Radia
Onzie
Varna
Paul White
Vickapa
Fannie Brice
Upton Close
Dick Rown
Jack Nay
Bree Smith Mour
Pearson
Cleveland
SarTicon at AM Hes in New Year
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions SarTicon at AM and hints at timing around the New Year, with unclear context and limited readable details.
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SarTicon
Hes
Bronze Star Awarded To Three Tar Heels
Bronze Star awarded to three North Carolina soldiers from airborne units S Sgt Wilmot S Holmes of Greensboro T4 Raymond G Queen of Mooresville and Pvt Mack J Sellears of Robeson County for gallantry in action.
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North Holes
Wilmot S. Holmes
Joel St
Greensboro
Raymond G. Queen
Mooresville
Mack J. Sellears
Robeson
BYU President to Lead Thatch Mote College Next July
Logan Utah Dec 30 Dr F G Harris longtime president of Brigham Young University for 24 years will become president of Thatch Mote College on July 1 19 He will succeed Dr FE G Peterson whose term ends that date.
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Utah
F. G. Harris
Brigham Young University
Tahat Mfote College
FE. G. Peterson
Remembering Bob Sechrest Principal and Citizen of High Point
The speaker reflects on nearly 30 years as a school principal and teacher in High Point, praising Bob Sechrest for his popularity, humility, and lifelong service. He notes Sechrest’s steady guidance, modesty, and commitment to truth, cherishing the impact on young lives.
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Bob Sechrest
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Bob
Colleges Must Meet Yet Needs Educator Says
Utah educator Rulon H Manning warns after war that colleges must prepare for large veteran enrollments. He cites estimates of 500 000 to 1 000 000 veterans entering full time study and 1 000 000 to 1 500 000 part time along with existing high school graduates creating a serious strain on education facilities.
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Ins
Rulon H. Manning
Utah
Armed Forces
Manning
NMAS lights dot Albuquerque this Christmas season
The War Production Board bans electric holiday ornaments in Albuquerque, New Mexico, dimming the city's festive displays. The decision keeps red, white and green lights off as part of wartime restrictions affecting Christmas celebrations.
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Albuquerque
N. M. Bee
Santa Claus
War Production Board
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