War Front Shifts as Red Army Presses Near Rostov
Wide World War analyst Dewitt Mackenzie notes the Russian offensive in the Don bend. The German effort to hold dwindling forces, with Axis reserves thrown in, faces a perilous push toward Rostov and the Caucasus oil fields. The front broadens as the second front grows daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Babb
Kaolf Hitler
Soviet Union
Fuehrer
Hitler
Red Army
Rostov
Moscow
Don
Russia
Stalingrad
Ukraine
Doneta
Millerovo
Caucasus
Axis
Africa
Make Up of Martin Cabinet Popular Capitol Guessing
Harrisburg December 22 AP speculation over Gov elect Edward Martin's cabinet has grown into a guessing game with new names added to a long list. Martin says no decisions will be announced until after Christmas though hints suggest many new faces at the capitol after January 18. Miles G. Horst is widely noted for agriculture secretary, with Orris Matthews for revenue and other names like James Torrance and G Graybilt Diehm discussed for various posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Edward Martin
Martin
Miles G. Horst
Lebanon County
State Grange
Misa S. M. R. O'Hara
The
Commonwealth
James #. Torrance
G. Graybilt Diehm
Lancaster County
Lamont Hughes
Howard W. Hughes
Washington
Charles Morrison
Philadelphia
Liquor Control Board
George Bloom
Washington County
U. S
Jamey J. Davis
Kenneth F. Kregsler
Peter Glick
Pittsburgh
Labor and Industry
John Fisher
Emlyn Jones
Cambria
Hubley R. Ownes
Philladelphia
Health
Miners threaten strike over wage gains at Cranberry and Hazleton
Strikes announced yesterday by Cranberry Improvement Company workers and Hazleton Shaft Colliery employees set a walkout for January 14 unless a $2 per day wage increase is granted. The action coincides with broader wartime labor shifts as the Red Army resists Axis pressure and Allied goals in North Africa. Separately, 1,200 miners at Scranton's Fyne-Taylor Colliery idle from a walkout, while 1,200 at Port Griffith's Ewan Colliery stay idle in a third week of stoppage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranberry Improvement Company
Cranberry
Hazleton
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Fyne-Taylor
Moffat Coal Company
Scranton
Ewan
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Port Griffith
Luzerne County
Axis, Allied Forces Battle Across Africa and Asia
Axis counterattacks near Kairouan fail to halt French advances as Allied bombers pummel Axis positions in Tunisia and Algeria. British bombers strike Munich with heavy losses reported. In Burma and the Pacific, Wavell’s forces push through swamps to Alethang-Yow, 45 miles from Akyab, while Calcutta experiences another Japanese raid with light damage. MacArthur’s forces widen a wedge at Buna and seize part of the Buna air field.
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Tunisia
Kairouan
Pichon
Gulf of Gabes
Tunis
Bone
Philippeville
Algeria
Beirut
Lebanon
Tripoli
Syria
Mediterranean
U. S
Bizerte- Tunis
United Nations
Britain
Germany
Munich
Hitler
Nazi Parby
British Air ‘Ministry
Archibald P. Wavell
India
Burma
Alethang-Yow
Akyab
Bay of Bengal
Calcutta
Gulena
Douglas MacArthur
Bund
Buna
MacArthur
Henderson resignation fuels Washington bottleneck charge
Christmas notes continuation claims private flight to Millville New Jersey on election day for Mr and Mrs Henderson. Henderson cites poor health for resignation while Senator Brewster blames administration ineptitude in high places. He says within six months they will be praying to have Leon Henderson back. A Senate War member remarks on the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
New Jersey
Millville
N. J
Senator Brewster
Washington
Brewster
Leon Henderson
Senate War
RAF Smashes Munich Anew In Second Night Raid
British bombers struck Munich last night in a second successive attack on the Reich. Clouds hindered the raid and two German fighters were shot down while the British lost 12 bombers. Berlin said several damages occurred as German defenses scattered the bombs. U.S. reports later claimed 44 German fighters were shot down over Romilly during daylight raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Munich
Reich
Air Ministry
Erent
Italy
Berlin
Germany
United States
Romilly-Sur- Seine
France
U. S
Subdivision of Grocery Prices Sets New Ceiling Plan
Retail food selling prices will be standardized by store type next month, grouping stores into independents, chain stores, and supermarkets within each community. The move aims to simplify regulations, maintain average grocery costs, and reduce price discrepancies across outlets. Local meetings will explain the plan to grocers after Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Byrnes
Office of Price Administration
Postwar victory tax credits and deductions explained
A guide explains how the victory tax treats wages and business income. Deductions apply to net business income including cost of goods sold, while wages are taxed on gross income. It outlines postwar credits of 25 percent for singles and 40 percent for married filers plus two percent per dependent, with caps of 500, 1000, and per dependent limits.
Brewsher Attacks Henderson Over Appointment and Fuel Rationing
Brewster described Henderson as a risk to congressional interests and blamed opposition on his failure to consult with Senators about local administrators. He praised E Carl Moran, noted Moran's resignation for health, and favored Senator Brown as Henderson's successor. Andresen warned fuel oil distribution risks and urged swift reform to avert suffering and possible epidemics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster
Henderson
Maine
E. Carl Moran
Moran
Senate
Brown
Andresen
High Papers Win Awards in State Journalism Contest
Indiana High School publications won awards in the Pennsylvania School Press Association state contest The High Arrow earned second place for schools of 1001 to 1800 pupils The Muhlenberg Observer Laureldale Hershey Broadcaster High Post Latrobe Hi Newsette Vandergrift led first place winners with The Triatgle Clear fold Lindien and others Judges praised editorial excellence and service to the school community from more than 1100 entries
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania School Press Association
Indiana High School
High Arrow
Muhlenberg Observer
Laureldale
Hershey
High Post
Latrobe
Hi Newsette
Vandergrift
High School Parrot
Chanrtleyrshires
Triatgle
Clearfold
Lindien
Pigon
Clearfield
Les Memoires
Wilson High School
Easton
Air Raid Drill Regulations Enforced At All Facilities
During air raid drills all non defense workers must seek shelter and lights must be extinguished or dimmed. Factories utilities hospitals and public buildings must participate and window shades on trains and station lighting reduced. Violators may be warned and prosecuted for noncompliance during practice blackouts.
Austin May Be Ghost Town Future Fate Lies With ICC
Austin Pennsylvania faces a possible ghost town future as ICC weighs B&O Railroad plans to abandon an Austin to Wharton rail spur and 44 miles of damaged track. The pulp and paper mill, employing 237 of 1,106 residents, risks closure if rail service ends, dimming Austin’s prospects without new industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporium
Austin
Pennsylvania
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Wharton
Sinnamahoning
Cameron County
Burrows
Potter County
Earl White
Galeton Lumberman
David Dubois
DuBois
Gavin
Old City
Frank Baldwin
E. E. Davis
Rochester
N. Y
Rill
Gasoline Ration Rules Trim East Coast Unit Values
Rations brief as the Office of Price Administration cuts east coast unit values from four to three gallons per coupon. Byrnes says no relief from gasoline and fuel oil restrictions amid military needs and transport troubles. Evacuation plans face slow uptake though 67 county chiefs were named. state authority will designate target areas. Crow Indian mileage up as families share rides. towns see postponements awaiting two-car fills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Coast
Office of Price Administration
James F.byrnes
Byrnes
Stewart Sata
Ickes
Stewart
State Evacuation Authority
State Defense Council
Medical Association
Stock Market Shakeup Prompts Broad Roster of Names
A dense list of ticker cues shows major players like General Electric, IBM, Boeing, Chrysler, General Motors, Pennzoil and Westinghouse among others. The fragment hints at a broad stock roundup with varied percent changes and segment notes across industries from steel to aviation.
Postwar Victory Tax Credit Rules Explained
The tax may be used now as a deduction for life insurance premiums, mortgage payments, or war bond purchases. A taxpayer who pays enough may reduce current liability by 40 percent, or receive a $40 postwar credit if payments were not made. The credit is settled against postwar taxes, with refunds for any excess. It is computed on the regular income tax return and withheld by employers under the fourth withholding provision.
War Production Board assigns top priority to farm machinery
Washington AP The War Production Board designated its top priority AA-1 for delivery of 40 critical materials for farm machinery. The move, urged by the WPB civilian supply office, aims to speed repairs and new equipment for tillage tools ahead of the spring planting season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Dade
War Production Board
WPB
Office of Civilian Supply
Pittsburgh market report shows slow produce demand and mixed livestock
From Pittsburgh on December 22 AP dispatch, produce demand was slow with apple offerings steady across several varieties and regions, potatoes steady with multiple russet types listed, and pork and lamb prices noted. Livestock reported active sales of hogs and higher prices for high quality lambs and ewes, with ranges provided for various weight classes.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
New York
McIntosh
Ohly
Maine
Obituary highlights multiple local figures and services
Obituary details a Kusevich family member with a single sister survivor, church and union affiliations, funeral at St. Gertrude Church and interment at St. Bernard's Cemetery, Indiana. Also notes Annie Taylor Ben ned and Jacob Woloch obituary items with funeral plans, reception times, and survivor lists. The 63 year old Iselin resident Wolach death follows 36 years in Iselin with a Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Co. background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas
Olivia (Marinovich) Kusevich
Shema Kallt- Neh
Cleveland
St. Gertraude’s Catholic Church
McIntyre
Tinted
Lewis Blames Operators Over War Coal Week Dispute
United Mine Workers chief John J. Lewis blames coal operators for blocking the six day work week in eastern soft coal, urging settlement with Eero Van Horn to modify the six day contract. Ickes warns that failure to boost production risks prolonging the war and causing more deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John J. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Solid Fuels
Ickes
Lewis
Eero van Horn
Cleveland
Appalachian Joint Conference
Appalachian
Western
Northwestern States
van Horn
UMW
Obituary notices for Woloch family and two others
MISS MARGARET JOSEPHINE SNULTZE of Reynoldsville died Saturday at home where she lived 72 years and served as postmistress. Surviving siblings include William F P Shultze, Albert Shultze, John Shultze, and Harriet Shultze. Funeral was at 8:00 am today in Reynoldsville Catholic Cemetery. MRS MARTHA ANN SCHILLING ANTHONY died Monday at home in Grange born August 30 1864, daughter of Michael and Catherine Schilling. She leaves many children and grandchildren. Funeral set for 2:00 pm Thursday with Rev. Measrs M N George and Fabian officiating. Interment in St John Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie
Taylor
Ben
Ned
Robinson Funeral Home
Harold Loveless
Evangelical Church
Oakland Cemetery
Margaret Josephine Snultze
Reynoldsville
John O'Hare
Indiana
William and
Mary
Krieg) Shultze
St. Mary’s
St. Mary
O'Hara
William FP
Martha Ann (Schilling) Anthony
Michael
Catherine (Martz) Schilling
Grange
St. Johin Reformed Church
Alpheus Anthony
Miller Stoops
Byron Anthony
North Point
R. A. Weaver
Warren
Luther Bush
Butter
John Milliran
Waller
Bugze Anthony
Frostburg
Alda Neville
Arlington
Val
George Creed
Cleveland
Ralph Anthony
Paneldon
Ariz
Morris Caylor
Detroit
Mich
M.N. George
Fabian
St.John's Cemestery
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Popular Capitol
Orris Matthews
Secretary of Revenue
GOP
Balkan
ALT
ARROW
Ganraaraie
RAF
Billings
Mont
Walter
Smelt & R
Atch
T& SF
All Refining
Ohio
Beth Steel
Boeing Airplane
Borden Co
Briggs
Johns-Manvyille
Kennecott
Kresge
Lehigh Port
Lehigh Val Coal
Lehigh Val RR
Libby, McN & L
Liggett & Myers
Javens Inc
Montgome Yard
Nat Biscuit
Nat Dairy
Nat Distill
Nat Pow & Lt
Central RR
North Amer Co
North Pacific
Ble Packard Motor
Param Pictures
Penney (Jc
Penn
Texas Ca
United Aircraft
United Corp
United Gas
US Smelt & R
U.S. Steel
Warner Bros
West
West el & Mig
Wrookworth
Tr & C
Youngst Sh & T
Curb— Aero Supply
E’ve Bond & Share
Pennroad Corp
Jacob Woloch
I[selin
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Iselin
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company
Anna Wolach
Anatole Wolach
Moundsville
W. Va
Peter and
Joseph
EE Puneral
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