Patton Dies in Germany After Car Crash
General George S. Patton Jr died in Heidelberg at 3:30 p.m. following pulmonary complications after a collision near Mannheim. He was 60, commanded the Seventh Army, and had led U S Third Army across Europe. Brig. Gen. John M. Wilsen announced the death as medical officials warned of deterioration.
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Richard A. O'Reagan
Heidelberg
Germany
George S. Patton, Jr
U. S. Third Army
Normandy
Czechoslovakia
Patton
John M. Wilsen
U.S Seventh Army
U. S. 25Th Army
Mannheim
Seventh Army
Africa
Sicily
France
Belgium
Austria
A. W. Kenner
Europe
Frankfurt
Sub-Depot For Aid To Europe
Kingsport churches open a sub depot in Highland Park at Economy Store 2113 Bristol Highway for clothing donations for Europe. Citizens may drop warm garments for children or adults at Mennamv Store. General Patton’s condition is serious with pulmonary complications and chest infection affecting respiration.
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Kingsport Churches
Highland Park
Eeonomy
Bristol Highway
Mennamv
MacArthur denies break with Russians over Japan occupation
General Douglas MacArthur rejected a broadcast report that his HQ clashed with Soviet occupation plans. He stated his aim to see the matter through and that Russian participation is not his decision. ABC’s Larry Tighe stood by his story, while Washington said no such word reached Truman or the War Department.
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Tam
Allied Powers
Rusalian
Larry Tighe
American Broadcasting Corporation
Tighe
San Francisco
ABC
Tokyo
United Nations Organization
Japan
MacArthur
Russia
Hokkaido
Siberia
Kyushu
Honshu
U. S. State Department
Ruazio
Washington
Truman
War Department
State Department
South Likely to Get Relief From Cold Weather
Forecasters said the South would see a rapid moderating trend from the season's first cold wave which chilled most of the nation. Sub zero readings persisted in the Northern Plains and Northeast with Dakotas and Minnesota reporting sub-zero temps. Miami dipped under 50 while Texas and Florida remained warmer. Death toll reached around 60 across 18 states as officials warned conditions could continue in the cold belt.
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Chicago
Texas
Florida
Miami
South
Gulf States
Dakotas
Minnesota
International Falls
Minn
Pembina
N. D
Minot
Duluth
Canada
Montana
Nebraska
Chinese Reds To Put Truce Plan In Writing
The Communist proposal for an immediate truce in China's undeclared civil war will be written officially after a spokesman said the verbal peace offer was rebuffed by the Central Government and propaganda. Attlee reviews Singapore Java measures. Marshall to meet Chiang Kai-shek in Nanking as fighting persists in North China.
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China
Singapore
Java
Attlee
London
H. J. van Mook
Netherlands Indies
Farmiathe
Red
Chungking
George C. Marshall
Amereca
Chiang Kai-shek
Nanking
Amalic
Rules for Fact Finding Panels on Wage Increases
The administration issued rules granting government fact-finding boards broad authority to propose wage increases, while cautioning panels to assess whether employers can absorb added costs at current prices. Panels must inquire into the employer's ability to pay, though this does not fix the amount of a fair increase. The oil wage board adjourned until January 7 after the policy release.
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Woashington
Secretary of Labor
Schwellenbach
Admiral Barbey to lead Atlantic Amphibious Forces
Vice Admiral Daniel E. Barbey, commander of the U S Seventh Fleet, was named commander of Atlantic Amphibious Forces and will depart Shanghai in January with headquarters likely on the U S East Coast. Admiral C M Cook will take over the Seventh Fleet. The Seventh Amphibious Force will cease to exist after its ships move through the Panama Canal to join the new Atlantic Amphibious Force.
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Omangnai
Daniel E. Barbey
U.S
Seventh Fleet
Atlantic
Shanghai
Seventh Amphibious Force
Panama Canal
Atlantic Amphibious Force
Allied Prosecution May Finish Nazi Case Next Month
Allied prosecutors in Nuernburg hope to finish war crimes evidence against 21 defendants and six Nazi organizations by January end, clearing the way for the defense to start its case in February. The tribunal adjourned for a 15 day recess as American and British teams wrap up their portions, with Russian and French witnesses to follow.
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Nuernburg
Germany
Aled
Hepe
International Military Tribunal
U. S
Robert H. Dadson
Salafi
Gestapo
Naz Security Police
German High Command
General Staff
Tribunal
Nazi Leadership Corps
Storm Troopers
Wilts Guard
Reich Cabinet
German Armed Forces Command
United States
GM Wage Talk Near Showdown
The wage dispute between General Motors and the CIO United Auto Workers nears a showdown. President Truman allows fact finding boards to examine employer books and potential profits. About 200000 GM workers have been idle for a month amid talks and strike pressure.
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Associated Press
General Motora
CIO
United Auto Workers Union
Truman
City Still Shy Quota Of E Bonds
Kingsport remains short of the $400000 Victory Bond quota with nine days left. Friday totals show $318298.50 in E bonds and a Thursday add of $1537.50 bring individuals within $81700.30 of the goal. War Finance Committee reports overall receipts at $1562537.50.
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Kingsport
War Finance Committee
Government Reveals Home Building Plans
The CPA announces a home building program starting Jan 15 with dwellings costing 10,000 or less to be offered first to veterans. Top rent set at 80 dollars monthly. About 400,000 homes expected in 1944. Prioritizing 410 thousand building materials and Federal Housing Administration handles applications. Ratings “HH” to qualified builders or veterans.
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John D. Small
Todniy
Civilian Production Administration
Small
CPA
Federal House Administration
Smail
Christmas Party At Auditorium Offered Tonight
The City Recreation Department presents a family Christmas party at the Civic Auditorium tonight. Six short films for children will be shown beginning at 7:39 p.m. with organ music by Harald Dunlap. The event is announced by Recreation Director Ww. C. McHarris.
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Civic Auditorium
City Recreation Department
Ww. C. MecHarris
Br.McHarris
OPA Ends Rationing As 1945 Tire Output Surges
The OPA and CPA announce an end to wartime rationing including tires on New Year’s Day after four years. Despite rising tire production, dealers warn many motorists will wait months for full availability. Bowles cites 28 million tires produced in 1945 and 66 million forecast for 1946, with sugar remaining rationed.
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Wascingtlon
OPA
Civilian Production Administration
Lft
CPA
John D. Small
Chester Bowles
Pear Harbor
Bowles
US Delegation To UNO Cleared By Senate For First Session
The U S delegation to the United Nations Organization received Senate approval after a two hour debate. Edward R Stettinius Jr and others were approved for Security Council and General Assembly posts with opposition from some senators basing critiques on finance associations and public service records.
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Washington
Lrst
United Nations Organization
Senate
Truman
Bnt
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr
Security Council
General Assembly
London
Tom Connally
D-Tex
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Rmich
Anna Eleanor Roosevelt
Assembly
Sol Bloom
D-Ny
Charles A. Eaton
R-Nd
Frank C. Walker
John Foster Dulles
New York
John G. Townsend, Jr
Delaware
Langer
E-Ntd
Stettinius
Bilbo
D-Miss
Mississippi
Mrs. Roosevelt
Hastings
Fulbright
Arlod
Walker
Townesend
Arkansas
UNO
Admiral Turner says Kimmel did not comply with clear orders
Washington AP Admiral Turner told a Senate House committee that Admiral Kimmel failed to follow entirely clear orders before Pearl Harbor and that if he had complied losses might have been reduced materially. Turner, former Navy War Plans chief, said the Pacific Fleet was prepared for such an attack and that the war warning of November 7, 1942 was adequate.
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Washington
R. K. Turner
Husband E. Kimmel
Kimmel
Pearl Harbor
Navy Department
Turner
Cooper
Neavy War Plans Division
Pacific
Gueper
Navy
D-Tenn
Senate House Inquiry Committee
Navy War Plans
Peart Harbor
Hurry Up And Wait Strands 100000 West Coast Veterans
Nearly 100000 Pacific veterans face Christmas stranded on West Coast ports due to transport shortages. San Francisco port officials blame unprecedented demand as over 420000 veterans await return and more delays expected. Officials offer leave passes, sightseer trips, and portside entertainment to ease the backlog.
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San Francisco
Old Army
A. L. Holzman
Long Island
Holzman
Pacific
West Coast
Porta
Siips
Army
Navy
San Franscisco
Homer Groninger
Red Cross
Santa Claus
Truman Plans Safety Conference Next Spring
President Truman named Maj. Gen. Philip B. Fleming to head a White House Safety Conference to tackle rising traffic deaths. The plan invites state municipal and national traffic safety groups. August fatalities reached 2510, with September 2839 and October 3440, all well above 1944 levels. Local papers noted service member deployments and holiday moves as contributing factors. A Senate War Investigating Committee redeployment delay hearing opened with Col. J. Monroe Johnson testifying.
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Washington
TruMan
Philip B. Fleming
White House
Examiner
Los Angeles
Santa Ana
Wess
Las Kitchen
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Senate War Investigating Committee
Col
J. Monroe Johnson
Defense Transportation
Big Three Meet Brings Quiet Progress In Diplomacy
Moscow reports indicate the Big Three foreign ministers Britain Russia and the United States moved closer despite lingering rifts on some issues. Officials say the meeting may yield results better than expected but doubt a full settlement. Byrnes Bevin favor tempered optimism and insistence on UN limitations. Four avenues for peace include UN long-range efforts the council of foreign ministers past London talks the Big Three ministers and daily diplomatic channels.
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Moscow
Britain
Russia
United States
Stalin
Byrnes
Bevin
United Nations Organization
Council of Foreign
Pneumonia Fatal To Don McKellar In Memphis
Don McKellar secretary to Senator Kenneth D. McKellar died at Baptist Hospital at 7 25 am after weeks of illness, age 64. A native of Alabama, he served the senator for 16 years, preserving office routine. Survivors include another brother H Clint McKellar and three daughters.
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Memphis
Tenn
Don McKellar
Kenneth D. McKellar
D-Tenn
Baptist Hospital
Alabama
Washington
H. Clint McKellar
Jackson, Tenn
Donna
W. Stuart McCroy
G. J. Dunn
Charlottesville
William Highberger
Alexandria, Va
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