Decisive Battle in Rhineland Shapes War Outlook
DeWitt MacKenzie notes Allied pressure in the Rhineland with fierce fighting in the Aachen sector and Cologne plain as the Cologne battlefield may decide the war. He recounts Aachen Dueren and Ju lich as key targets while Von Rundstedt fights to delay surrender and prevent a quick collapse of German defenses.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Associated Press
You
Rhineland
Aachen
Cologne
United Nations
Dueren
Roer
Third Army
Germany
Reich
Nazi Fie
Marshal von Rundstedt
Rhine
Hitler
Aacherr
Est
Ju €Lich
von Rundstedt
Gen. Simpson
Ninth Army
Juelich
Second Army
Hoven
Geilenkirchen
Philippine crops dominate exports in five key commodities
The article notes that the Philippines grows large quantities of corn coconuts sugar hemp and tobacco, highlighting the country's agricultural output and export potential.
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Philippines
Nation-Wide Phone Strike Averted In Wartime
Washington reports a threatened nationwide phone strike ended as operators returned to duty in Ohio cities Washington and Detroit. Ohio Bell president Randolph Edie said most workers are back and service is normal with more expected. State union leaders and the National Telephone Workers Federation indicated a peaceable settlement under the War Labor Board may follow and the automatic dial service remained unaffected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Walker
Washington
Ohio
Detroit
New York
Randolph Edie
Ohio Bell Telephone Co
Cleveland
Ohio Federation of Telephone Workers
War Labor Board
National Telephone Workers Federation
Independent
WLB
Dayton, C
Fred M. Vinson
Robert G. Poock
Mary E. Gannon
Homecoming All Day at First Pentecostal Church
On Thursday November 30 an all day Homecoming and Fellowship Meeting will be held at First Pentecostal Church starting at 10 a.m. Former members and pastors including Rev. Danita Barnum Davis of Shreveport and Rev. W P Graves of Little Rock are expected, with ministers from Mena and Arkadelphia and other cities. A basket lunch will be served.
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First Pentecostal Church
Danita Barnum Davis
Shreves
W. P. Graves
Tttle Rock
Mena
Arkadelphia
U S Charges on Dr Lewis Are Dropped
Texarkana reports that U S Attorney Philip Alston said the government will not pursue the case against Dr Roscoe C Lewis of Hope Arkansas on a federal narcotics violation. The Arkansas federal jury failed to reach a verdict and the indictment was nol pressed.
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U.S
Dr. Lewis
Texarkana
United States
Philip Alston
Roscoe C. Lewis
Hope, Ark
Arkansas
Nolle
Shoes Made of Pigskin Ration-Free
Washington announces that wartime pigskin shoes, possibly 15,000,000 pairs annually, will be sold ration-free to promote use of bacon rind pigskin for uppers. Upper material described as strong and durable and largely a wartime development. Sales will be plastic or rubber with few men’s sizes.
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Washington
OPA
Admirals Urge America to Buy War Bonds
Three admirals in the Pacific call for full participation in the Sixth War Loan. Vice-Admiral R A Spruance and Vice-Admiral W L Calhoun urge Americans to support the war effort by purchasing bonds to the limit as a vital factor in sustaining offensive operations and honoring the sacrifices of servicemen.
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America
Washington
Pacific
R. A. Spruance
Fifth Fleet
Treasury
Spraance
W. L. Calhoun
Service Force
Submarine force bravely praised by Admiral Lockwood
Vice-Admiral C A Lockwood Jr lauds American submarines as the finest at sea. He says your sons and brothers and husbands fight with courage and sacrifice. He notes security limits public details and asserts the nation will provide what they need to fulfill dangerous missions.
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C. A. Lockwood, Jr
Lockwood
Oaklawn Seeks February Race Permit in Hot Springs
Hot Springs November 24 The State racing commission considers an Oaklawn permit for February to March 31. Oaklawn GM Pete Holmes says horses may ship in by December 1. An initiatory act to abolish horse and dog racing in Arkansas failed in the November 7 election.
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Hot Springs
State Racing Commission
Leo McLaughlin
Pete Holmes
Oaklawn
Homer M. Adkins
Arkansas
Japs Claim Sinking of U S Ships in Patrols
Japanese broadcasts claimed two American submarines and seven warships were sunk or damaged in the Philippines area this week. The Imperial communique, checked by the FCC, said planes intercepted a convoy east of Mindanao and in three days sank two transports and a cruiser or destroyer, with an aircraft carrier damaged, while three more enemy warships were damaged. Admiral Nimitz reported no U S ships damaged. Domei added submarines sunk, raising Japanese claims to eight ships sunk in ten days.
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Associated Press
Philippines
Federal Communications Commission
Mindanao
Manila
Adm
Chester W. Nimitz
U. S
Domei
Southwest Pacific
Yanks forbidden to fraternize with Germans at border
Under SHAEF policy of non fraternizing with Germans American soldiers abroad may not hold hands or form relationships with Germans. The Army prohibits marriage to Germans or relations with nationals of other enemy countries at the border areas in England and France and Germany.
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Germany
England
France
SHAEF
Yerger High Cancels Game With Little Rock Team
Yerger High School’s basketball game with the Little Rock Negro team at Ho High School stadium was called off last night due to the visitor squad’s travel delay. A large crowd was present, with whites occupying the west stand, and management refunded tickets.
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Yerger High School
Little Rock
Ho High School
Tokyo Air Raid by 70 Japanese Captains of Air Units
Imperial communique reports about 70 B 29s from Marianas raided Tokyo for about two hours starting 12:20 p m Japanese time. It says damages were slight, three enemy planes shot down, and asserts major targets were bombed with minimal fire. Tokyo and Domei accounts described light missiles and quick suppression of fires.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Federal Comminations Commission
Marianas
Becomes Lawyer at Age of 60 After Telegraph Career
Old Fort North Carolina report notes George W. Sandlin age 68 newly commissioned to practice before the U S Supreme Court. A railway agent telegrapher who began law studies at age 60, attended law school six nights weekly in Asheville, and was admitted to the bar in 1941. During five years of study he logged 156000 miles and wore out two automobiles, never missing a class.
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Old Fort
N.C
George W. Sandlin
U.S. Supreme Court
Asheville
Sandlin
Notice of Sale Under Mortgage Arkansas 1944
Mortgagee of John Johnson dated January 22 1944 will sell at Sutton Sale Barn Hope Hempstead County Arkansas on November 28 1944 between 9 am and 5 pm to the highest bidder for cash the described property includes a black horse mule Henry 950 15 a bay horse Dan 00 8 a John Deere planter 1 Moline cultivator 1 John Deere middle buster 1 double shovel 1 Ga Stock 1 National cooker 1 Avery break plow 1 Gee Whiz 2 harness sets 100 peas 5 Bit cor witnessed by W Marks FSA Supervisor United States of America November 23 1944 ov g4 1944
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Arkansas
John Johnson
United States
Hempstead County
State of
John Deere
United States of America
W. Marks
FSA
British Cross Cosina River Front In Italy
British Eighth Army has crossed the Cosina river southeast of Faenza and formed five bridgeheads along a 2.5 mile front amid strong German resistance. A bridge at the riverbend was seized and tanks supported foot troops. Polish forces Biago captured Monte Ricci near San looking Marzeno river. Montone river area between Ravenna and Highway 9 remained unchanged. Fifth Army repelled raids south of Bologna against Livergnano outpost and Monte Cavallo.
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Rome
Eighth Army
Cosina
Faenza
Bologna-Rimini
Figna
Monte Ricci
San Looking
Marzeno
Adriatic
Montone River
Ravenna
Highway 9
Fifth Army
Bologna
Livergnano
Monte Cavalloro
Co op Declared Public Utility by Arkansas Panel
The Arkansas Public Utilities Commission ruled Ark La Electric Cooperative a public utility under state regulations, ending a dispute since 1943. Chairman Hathcoat dissented. the decision followed actions by Ark-Mo Power, Oklahoma Gas and Electric, Arkansas Power and Light, and Southwest Gas and Electric to have Ark La declared public utility. Ark La serves only the Alumina plant near Hot Springs.
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Little Rock
Ark-La Electric Cooperative, Inc
Arkansas Department of Public Utilities
State Utilities Commission
Marvin Hathcoat
A. B. Hill
Joseph Morrison
Arkansas- Missouri Power Corporation
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company
Arkansas Power and
UDC Ends Four Day Golden Jubilee Convention in Nashville
The United Daughters of the Confederacy concluded its four day Golden Jubilee Convention in Nashville with a morning business session and a visit to the Hermitage. Mrs. James Edwin Woodard of Wilson, North Carolina, was reelected president general, and officers reelected include Mrs. M. M. Maxwell of Tuscaloosa as first vice president general and Mrs. R. Sidney Cox of Smithfield among others.
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Nashville
Tenn
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Hermitage
James Edwin Woodard
Wilson
N. C
M. M. Maxwell
Tuscaloosa
Ala
R. Sidney Cox
Smithfield
Moroline Hair Tonic promises lustrous hair shine
An advertisement urges readers to use Moroline Hair Tonic to supplement natural oil, tame unruly ends, and add sheen. A large bottle is priced at 25 cents, positioning the product as an easy grooming aid for dry scalp.
Hot Springs Rent Controls Affect 9000 Units
Hot Springs area will see about 9000 rental units under wage and price board rent controls set from March 1, 1944. Dec. 1 marks the start in Garland County, covering hotels, apartments, rooms, trailer camps and Lakes Catherine and Hamilton cottages. The Office of Price Administration plans Spa headquarters and rental registration details will follow after Dec. 1.
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Little Rock
Hot Springs
Garland
Office of Price Administration
State Rent Control Office
Lakes
Catherine
Hamilton
Spa
Jap Industry Is Hit Hard by B-29 Raid
Washington reports that the B 29 raid on Tokyo battered Japanese production. experts say Japanese war output will peak soon and then decline. General Arnold said no part of Japan is beyond reach and systematic destruction will continue. Japan relies on wooden ships and forced labor, with effort shifting to Manchuria apple production and self sufficiency in North China.
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Flora Lewis Washington
Tokyo
H. H. Arnold
Japan
China
Germany
Kuniaki Koiso
Koiso
Hideki Tojo
Manchuria
New Officers Elected For National Ladies Order
Va second vice-president-general Mrs Lewis Allen Davis Starke Fla treasurer-general Mrs Frank F Jones Macon Ga historian-general Mrs Robert Bach man Johnson City Tenn and Washington registrar-general New officers elected were Miss Elizabeth Scattergood Los Angeles Cal third vice-president-general Mrs William H McCain Cotton Plant Ark recording secretary-general and Mrs Glenn Long Newton NC custodian of crosses of honor and service
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Lewis Allen Davis
Starke
Fla
Frank F. Jones
Macon
Robert Bachman
Johnson City
Tenn
Washington
Elizabeth Scattergood
Los Angeles
Cal
William H. McCain
Cotton Plant
Ark
Glenn Long
Newton
N. C
Tulsa Snows Under A U by 33 to 2
Tulsa's final home appearance against Arkansas ended 33 to 2 as Coach Henry Frank kept most of the offense under wraps after the first quarter. The Hurricane built a 20-0 lead, then used mainly substitutes to run out the clock while Arkansas managed only a pair of points via a defensive play. Clyde Goodnight attribute an own end zone interception for Tulsa’s defensive tally as Arkansas threw 40 passes in vain.
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Ben Funk
Tulsa
Okla
Gypsy Rose Lee
Arkansas
Henry Frank
Golden Hurricane
Razorbacks
Frank
Georgia Tech
Tulsans
Clyde Goodnight
Two Arkansans Missing in Action and Two Wounded
Navy Department reports two Arkansans missing in action and two wounded. Missing: Seaman 2-C Fred Houston Dotson, husband of Earline Dotson, son of Hubert and Mrs. Dotson of Prairie Grove. Electrician's Mate 2C Jack Steere Paulk of Texarkana. Wounded: Marine Pvt. Charles Bando Jr., son of Charlie and Mrs. Bandy of Bono. Steward's Mate 2C Frank Oren Jamerson, son of James Jamerson of Helena.
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Washington
Arkansans
Navy Department
Fred Houston Dotson
Earline Vivian Dotson
Hubert Dotson
Prairie Grove
Jack Steere Paulk
Louis Alexander Paulk
Locust Street
Texarkanana
Marine
Charles Bando, Jr
Adkins Optimistic on Arkansas War Plant Future
Governor Homer Adkins of Arkansas, finishing a three day sales campaign in Washington, voiced optimism about postwar reconversion of large Arkansas war plants. He met with War and Navy Departments and Defense Plants Corporation officials and discussed reconversion plans with War Mobilization Director James Byrnes.
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Washington
Homer Adkins
Arkansas
Adkins
War and Navy Departments
Defense Plants Corporation
James Byrnes
Arkansas Officers Promoted To Captain Roles
Washington November 22 Two Arkansas officers received temporary promotions from First Lieutenant to Captain. Named are John Collins Heuer of Little Rock and William Travis Phillips of Magnolia.
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Arkansans
Washington
Arkansas
War Department
John Collins Heuer
Little Rock
William Travis Phillips
Magnolia
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Hollywood
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FOX Tire Shop
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Ted C. Crowder
East 3Rd St
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