War Today analysis on Allied counter offensives versus Von Rundstedt
The war outlook here notes the American First Army’s push in the Grandmenil area boosting hopes but warns against over-optimism. It highlights Hodges and Patton coordinated pressure around the bulge, German counter efforts in the Sarreguemines Bitche Lauterbourg sector, and the strategic risk of losing Lelge and Antwerp if the German center remains able to strike. Allied air power and reinforcements around Bastogne are decisive factors shaping the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dée Wwitt MacKenzie
First Army
von Rundstedt
Hodges
Grandmenil
Patton
Bulge
Sarreguemines-Bitche Lauterbourg
Arade
Saar
von Rundtedt
Lelge
Antwerp
Patton Salient
Bastogne
German Pressure Near Bastogne Blocked During Counteroffensive
Supreme headquarters reported German forces penetrated to Gros Recherching and Achen minutes four miles south of Bleisbrucken, with the foe crossing the Blies River south of Habkirchen. The First Army under Hodges pressed a bitter attack across snow near Rochefort, recapturing ground in the Bastogne bulge as Patton threatened Bastogne from multiple routes.
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Gros Recherching
Achen
Bleisbrucken
Blies River
Habkirchen
Bitche
Courtney H. Hodges
First Army
Rochefort
Bulge
Grandmenil
Marsal von Rundstedt
Supreme Headquarters
Hodges
Bastogne
St. Vith
11St Airborne
George §. Patton, Jr
Wiltz
Wardin
American factories deliver 98 thousand planes in 1944
Washington reports American factories produced 98,369 aircraft of all types in 1944, bringing total since July 1, 1840 to 255,266. The 1944 output marks about 11,423 planes, with weight as a gauge rising due to larger aircraft. For 1945, plans call for 18,287 planes, though officials expect a leap. December output totaled 6,697, down from November.
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Washington
Jy Lines
J. A. Krug
Wardo
Y. Desember Aailverine
Flight Crews Get Taste of Land Action
Marine Corsair squadron of the Second Marine Air Wing at Peleliu endures ground fire while two months of combat, with 33 wounded in their encampment. They fly daily raids on the island’s central Pacific base, and crude tents remain frequent targets for Jap fire.
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John T. Kirby
Marine Corps
Peleliu
Palau Islands
Second Marine Air Wing
Japan
Central Pacific
Pei- Hu
New Landings Reported On Mindoro Island In War Update
Domei cites about 40 B-29s based in China taking part in the initial Formosa strike. Saipan based B-29s head for Japan as fires blaze at Nagoya. Nimitz confirms Formosa attack in Pearl Harbor communique while noting continued operations in the Ryukus. MacArthur reports Mindanao Mindoro landings and shore to shore push toward Luzon with unopposed incursions near San Jose and Clark Field heavily bombarded.
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Domei
China
Formosa
Japan
Nagoya
Nippon
Flenshu
Chester W. Nimitz
Pearl Harbor
MacArthur
Philippines
Nimitz
Okinawa
Ryukus
Luzon
Clark Field
Manila
Mindoro
San Jose Dee
Wich
San Jose
134 Medals of Honor Awarded in Present War
Washington AP reports 134 Congressional Medals of Honor awarded in the current war. Breakdown shows 78 to Army personnel, 30 to Navy members, 25 to Marines, and 1 to a Coast Guardsman.
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Washington
Jun
Army
Navy
Divorce Increase In Westmoreland County 1944 Record Rise
GREENSBURG Pa Jan 4 Divorces increased thirty percent in Westmoreland County last year compared with 1943 records in the prothonotary office show. Courts granted divorces in 1944 while only 282 were granted the preceding year.
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Greensburg
Westmoreland County
Million Cigarettes Recovered in Philadelphia Burglary Case
Philadelphia police recovered about one million cigarettes among stolen goods valued over 20000 dollars. James Cassidy, 48, was arrested on burglary and receiving stolen property charges. Detective Captain Richard Doyle said the haul covered take from about 40 robberies tied to Cassidy's cigar store.
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Philadelphia
James Cassidy
Richard Doyle
Roosevelt weighs broadcasting annual message this Saturday
President Roosevelt is considering sending the State of the Union to Congress and then delivering it on the air Saturday, a repeat of last year’s plan. The decision hinges on completing the message and finalizing details for the radio address.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Capital Hill
Nation's Health Standards Should Be Increased
Washington report states health standards must rise to avoid disqualifying 4.5 million men from military service. Senate sub committee notes 22 million men of military age with at least 40 percent unfit for general duty and urges immediate action.
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Washington
O Tme
Senate
DuBois Plan Aims Food Drops for Starving Turkeys
DuBois Pa January 2. Wild turkeys starving due to heavy snows may get plane deliveries of food. DuBois Sportsmen's Association plans airborne relief using civilian pilots and military-style supply methods. They also consider sleds tobakyans and bulldozers to reach the birds in backwoods areas.
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Dubois
DuBois Sportsmen's Association
Reir
Fighting GOP In Future Is Expected
The Republican Party plans swift action after a defeat. Chairman Herbert Brownell Jr visits to discuss future plans and meeting with new Republican legislators. Leaders hint at spending up to 1,000,000 over two years for publicity and education campaigns following a 350,000 surplus. The finance committee, led by James S. Kemper, will meet in Indianapolis on January 22 to assess money needs.
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Washington
Republican Party
St ‘Istional
GOP
Herbert Brownell, Jr
National Committee
Indianapolis
James S. Kemper
Chicago
Christmas Sales Largest In History
Cleveland January 4 The Federal Reserve Bank’s monthly business review notes Fourth District department stores posted the largest dollar volume of Christmas business in history due to wartime income and higher gift prices. Industrial production fell about seven percent from 1935-39 averages amid contract cancellations and manpower shortages while steel output rose in 1944 but with lower capacity use. The coal industry is projected to exceed 1943 output by about 30 million tons due to fewer work stoppages.
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Cleveland
Federal Reserve Bank
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Kentucky
Miss Pennsylvania of 1944 to wed McKeesport man
Johnstown January 4 Miss Pennsylvania 1944 Margie Dorie known as Doris Hippler will marry Elwood Dansak a McKeesport automobile man her parents Mr and Mrs George Hippler announced Miss Hippler was runner up for the state beauty title in 1942 and 1943 and was among the ten finalists in the Miss America Pageant at Atlantic City last September.
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Johnstown
Pennsylvania
McKeesport
Miss Pennsylvania
Margie Dorie
Doris Hippler
Elwood Dansak
George Hippler
Hippler
Atlantic City
Deanna Durbin Granted Final Divorce
Deanna Durbin received a final decree of divorce from Vaughn Paul, a former film producer and Navy lieutenant. The actress had earlier secured an interlocutory decree in December 1943 on grounds of mental cruelty, officially ending their marriage.
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Los Angeles
Deanna Durbin
Superior Court
Vaughn Paul
Martin to Name Demo Auditor General In Harrisburg
Harrisburg dispatch reports Governor Martin plans to appoint a Democrat to complete F. Clair Ross’s term as Auditor General expiring April 30. Martin, a Republican, said it is fair to give the office to a Democrat per the will of the people. Ross will assume a new post in mid January after his Superior Court victory.
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Harrisburg
Martin
F. Clair Ross
Ross
Salvage Per Person in Pa Reaches 170 Pounds in 1944
Harrisburg January 4 AP salvage of war intel paper tin cans rugs used fats and iron and steel strap in Pennsylvania during the first 11 months of 1944 amounted to 170 pounds per person the state defense councils salvage committee reported Warren R Roberts salvage chairman said the per capita collections were paper 105 pounds iron and steel scrap 58 pounds rags four pounds tin cans three pounds and used fats two pounds
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Harrisburg
Jal
Pennsylvania
State Defense Council
Warren R. Roberts
Indiana Baptist Association meeting postponed due to weather
The B P U meeting of the Indiana Baptist Association scheduled for Friday January 6 has been postponed because of weather. A future meeting will be announced later. All Baptist churches in the organization are asked to note the change of plans.
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Indiana Baptist Association
Seabees Celebrate Third Anniversary In Navy Unit
Gazette notes December 28 observance of the Seabees, 240,000 strong, born after Pearl Harbor, with 3000 authorized and famed for building Pacific air and naval bases. They fought in Guadacanal and every major amphibious operation, aiding Allied campaigns from Africa to Normandy. General MacArthur praised the force in a letter to Seabee Chief Moreell.
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Seebees
Indiana
Gazette
Thomas Kinter
Kenneth C
Lewis
Wilber Boucher
William R, Bense
W. F. Lamber
SSMC
Navy
United States
Pearl Harbor
Guadaleanal
Pacific
Douglas
MacArthur
Ben Moreell
Obituary notices from a Indiana county area paper
Several death notices and brief obituaries detail Thelma Frances Smith a 2 year old, Georgia Miller, Mary O Hara and others. Them notes include service details funeral homes locations Oakland Cemetery and Ellwood City locations and military service mentions for Himes family. Also Ambrose White district highway official dies at Altoona Hospital at 61. Wartime line closes item.
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Thelma Frances Smith
Blair W
Dorothy (Sinchell) Smith
Indiana
R. D
Chevy Chase
White Township
William Blaine
Jacob Paul
Homer
Clarence
Harry John
Betty Jean
Mary Lou
Arvilla Mae
Katherine Arlene
J. J. Smith
Robison
C. Howard Canon
Oakland Cemetery
Ambrobe M. White
State Highway Dept
Hollidaysburg
Altoona Hospital
Highway Department
White
Bedford
Edna Franklin
Mary Elizabeth
Down 1944 Fatal Mine Accidents in Indiana County
Indiana County mines report a drop in fatalities through November 1944, with 11 months of data showing the lowest four year rate and second lowest eight year rate. Large mines like Lucerne, Clymer, Sagamore, Kent 1-2, and Ernest show varying totals. several smaller mines also report accident figures and fatalities, reflecting ongoing safety improvements under the Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association.
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Indiana Co
Indiana
Council of the
Joseph A. Holmes Safety Assn
Milnes
Safety Council
McIntyre
Lucerne Mines
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Co
Clymer
New York Central
Sagamore
Yalesboro
Kent
Ernest
Council Commodore
Barr Slope
Waterman
Banjo Playing Senator Taylor Calls for Barracks
Senator-Elect Glen H Taylor entertained his family on the capitol steps in winter chill strumming a banjo and singing about a home near the capitol. He joked about needing a barracks for new members as cameras rolled and reporters noted the heavy snowfall.
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Washington
Glen H. Taylor
Capitol
Idaho Democrat
Congress
Japs Hail Their Own Bomber Mission Over Tokyo Area
Lieutenant Hewett of Penwell Pennsylvania piloted a B 24 Liberator on a night raid near Tokyo and Bonin Islands. The Japanese mistook him for a friend and welcomed his approach as he bombed an airstrip at 9 000 feet, reporting no anti aircraft fire. His wife and residence are noted in the report.
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Airforce
Marie
Anas
Sarches
Hewett
Tokyo
Jima
Mountain Avenue
Pen “Awayl
East Clark Road
Ypsilant
Mich
Volcano
Bonin Islands
Presbytery Meeting Planned at Elderton Church
The Presbytery of Kittanning will meet for its winter session at Elderton Presbyterian Church on Tuesday January 9. Morning sessions start at 9 30, afternoon at 1 30 with Rev E C Good presiding. Various committees and presbytery officers will present reports and lead discussions including foreign missions and social education. The Women’s Presbyterial Society will also convene at 10 30.
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Presbytery of
Kittanning
Elderton Presbyterian Church
E. C. Good
D. D
John J. Bates
C. John L. Bates
United Promotion Committee
B. H. Divit
Presbytery
H. C. Mc Divitt
Social Education and Action Committee
C. W. Cochran
M.M. McDivitt
Edward M. Thomas
Women's Presbyterial Society
Elderton Church
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Sarash) O’hara
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