Speed Up Of War Production Increases Output
The War Production Board announced a dramatic speed up in wartime output, signaling a threefold rise in critical aircraft within six months. Krug said about $2.5 billion more armament capacity would be added to the 1945 schedule, lifting total 1945 production to roughly $64.5 billion and promising ample jobs in the industry. He noted 60 percent of 1945 schedules would rise, with 18 percent stable and 35 percent tapering, and outlined aggressive targets for weapon and aircraft production across plants including Willow Run and Boeing Renton. Meantime in the Pacific, U S forces advanced in Lingayen Gulf, seizing over 10 miles of railway and 50 miles of roads, driving toward Manila as Japanese defenses buckled under air and ground assaults. The briefing emphasized rapid material mobilization and expanding aerial capacity to sustain the offensive.
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Yank Units Threaten Nazi Plans
Allied forces pressed into the Ardennes bulge as the U S Third Army penetrated the German south flank between Bastogne and Vianden while the First Army crossed the Salm River near St Vith. German withdrawals left the salient narrowing to seven miles in places and allied forces reported tens of thousands of prisoners and heavy tank losses. British and American units linked near St Hubert as operations continued along the Western Front.
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Sea Air Battle Blows Across Indo China Fronts
Turbulent fighting described between U S and Japanese forces near Indo China and Cam Ranh Bay as Allied units maneuver to seal off areas. Reports from Domei cite raids and aircraft losses around Saigon and Saigon area with moves involving MacArthur and Halsey formations.
Yank Fifth Stabs Into Nazi Areas
Report describes Allied patrols deep in Nazi territory with Eighth Army units resisting near Reno River. Headquarters note varied fighters and battles over northern assault on stores and installations. Weather yesterday. Royal Navy forces attacked convoys with torpedo hits and probable hits.
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Legion Calls Attention To Changes In Benefits
Dudley Barringer, service officer for the American Legion Hamsoond Post 3, urged families of World War I veterans to learn the new pension provisions signed by the President. The act provides monthly payments to widows and orphans regardless of a veteran’s service connection, with total benefits up to 74 dollars. Eligible widows must meet marriage duration or qualifying conditions and income limits. those with children may qualify if income stays under specified thresholds. Visit the service office at City Hall for details and to apply if previously denied.
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Legislature Starts Early As Assembly Opens Sessions
Nashville Tenn The 74th Immessee General Assembly completed its organization and moved toward salary hikes for the governor while receiving miscellaneous bills that may spark debate. House sessions were brief and adjourned to Monday night as members booked travel for consultations on pending and future measures. The first bill passed would raise the governor’s salary from 4000 to 8000 annually, effective January 16 when Governor-Elect Jim McCord takes office. Awaiting final action are tax and voting bills, liquor law repeal, railroad and trucking measures, and welfare funding transfers. One day focused on protests against newspaper criticism of leaders and the Shelby County delegation. The session also featured administration ideas awaiting the new governor’s messages at a joint session set for January 7.
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Death sentence for Pittsburgh private in British diplomat murder
An Attlebridge court martial in England today sentenced Private George EB Smith of Pittsburgh to hang for the murder of Sir Eric Techman, a British diplomat, in a dramatic military case.
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George EB. Smith
Pittsburgh
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Safety programs begin in Kingsport schools
Kingsport safety director C L Lineback opened a series of in school safety program screenings with a technicolor film How Patrols Operate describing school safety patrols. After the showing he distributed illustrated pamphlets Safety at Home for students to take home for parental reading. Similar showings will occur at other Kingsport schools next week.
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Monday Tax Date Affects Thousands Of U S Citizens
The piece warns that about 15 million taxpayers may face Jan 15 deadlines and form 1040S estimates, outlining who must file, who paid wages with withholding, and who has 1944 income from other sources. It notes filing early can avoid later duties and explains estimating tax if 1944 figures are unclear.
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British ELAS Delegates Sign Greek Peace Pact
British forces and ELAS delegates signed a Greek peace pact after two days of talks. The truce begins at 10:30 pm last night, with ELAS withdrawing from designated areas and surrendering prisoners in exchange for British releases. Civilian hostage provisions do not apply to Greek civilians held by EAM or police. Archbishop Damaskinos, regent, expressed shock at ELAS’s refusal to release hostages.
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WPB Orders New Restrictions on Civilian Supplies
The War Production Board tightens civilian goods production and cuts metal allocations for the spot reconversion program. Officials say thousands of consumer projects authorized through 1945 are effectively shelved as output shrinks to a trickle. Small items like vacuum cleaners and lawn mowers are scarce as surplus materials dwindle.
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Street Scene Attracts Crowd And Cookies Moment
A lively street scene shows a young woman teasing a hungry onlooker by munching cookies from a bag while watching a passing parade. Other bystanders crowd around a police car, and a nurse discusses compulsory service with a draft board clerk amid chaotic chatter.
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Last Chapter Of Budapest Siege Reported Near End
Soviet forces tighten control as the siege of Budapest nears its end with German garrisons cornered in a narrow Pest strip. Russian assaults south and north of the Danube push toward Komarom and Bratislava while Marginal Malinovsky’s troops seal the Danube area and clear city sectors. German losses mount as civilians are ordered to evacuate eastern Slovakia and Kasam outskirts.
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Congress Talks Of Jail In Work Or Fight Measure
Lt. Gen. Witham Knudsen told the House Military Committee that criminal penalties would be preferable to Army induction for men who refuse essential jobs. He warned it would be bad if the Army refused to work in the effort and supported national service for all men up to 60, urging action on the work or fight bill.
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Rae
Three Area Boys Enlist in U S Navy
Three local youths from Kingsport area left Thursday to report to the Navy at Nashville. The reception center announced 48 combat air crewmen including Sam Johnson Jr 18 Mooresburg Tenn Guy Sanders Kirkpatrick 18 Route 4 Persia Tenn and Carl Ross Kern 18 Route 3 Kingsport Tenn.
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Hart May Become Chairman of Old Dies Committee
Washington reports the new House Committee on Un American Activities likely to be headed by Rep. Ed Hart. The Dies Committee would become the Hart Committee if Hart wins the chair. Cap sources say Hart is favored by key Democratic committee members. tentative appointments may be set today with formal notice after next week’s caucus.
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Trains and Conventions Shape War Time Deferments
The Office of Defense Transportation tightens passenger service and bans seasonal resort trains to conserve materials and fuel. A new War Committee on Conventions will require permits for large meetings, with limits set at 50 attendees and ongoing coal conservation measures affecting public lighting and outdoor displays.
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Turkey Allows Allied Use of Dardanelles for Russia Aid
London reports Britain confirms Turkey granted permission for Allied ships to move supplies to Russia through the Dardanelles. Details are sparse with informants noting negotiations likely moved via military channels. Turkey also cut diplomatic ties with Japan, removing Axis listening posts from the country.
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