Northern Front Flares Into Action
Soviet forces on the Leningrad and Volkhov fronts launched a new offensive to break the German siege of Leningrad. Units under General Ivan Bagramian advanced, capturing towns and a railway station near Novorokolchik as heavy fighting continued in the region amid harsh winter conditions. A second drive north of Novgorod aided the push around Leningrad, while in Kingsport a Fourth War Loan drive aims to raise 2 million dollars with an $800,000 city quota in E bonds. Bond rally events feature Lon Chaney Jr, Ann Savage, and decorated war heroes to spur payroll deductions and local sales efforts.
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Moscow
Red Army
Leningrad
V Volkhov
Russia
Soviet Union
Roda
Oranienbaum
Toterhof
Versailles
Baltic
Kronstadt
Volkiov
Novgorod
Lulamen
Koraia
Novosokalniki
Den
Ivan Bagramian
Shubino
Novorokolchk
Ukraine
Nikolai Vatutin
Rovne
Pinsle
Valutin
Sinvuta
Kingapart
Sullivan County
B. M. Brown
War Finance Committee
Brown
Kingsport
CivicAuditorium
Lon Chaney, Jr
Ann Savage
Air Force
Coast Guard
Solomons
Bristol
Tennessee Eastman Corporation
Repil
Hastman Recreation
Tess
H. EB. P. Clifford
Ary Aly Forre
Plate
Rommel
North Africa
Mediterranean
Abditoviua
David T. Callie
Atso
Africa
Coast
Daniel J. Tarr
Chingoteague Island
Solomons Islands
British Cross Lower Garigliano Establish Three Bridgeheads On Main Rome Road
Allied Fifth Army under Lt. Gen. Mark W. Clark crossed the Garigliano River at three points along the Appian Way and near the Tyrrhenian coast as heavy fighting continued. The operation included raids prior to the crossing and involved German counterattacks around Gaeta, Cassino, and Capua with Canadian and American units engaged along the coastal front. Naval bombs hit Dalmatian and Albanian harbors while air forces targeted Pisa and surrounding rail facilities as Allied pilots reported strong opposition on the Adriatic and Tyrrhenian fronts.
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Mark W. Clark
Fifth Army
Garigliano
Rome
Rayne
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Vilage
Capua
Argento
Hind
Tiy ‘Pant
Gulf of Gaeta
Garigiano
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Gustavo Line
Cassino
Garighana
Reanido
Naples
Shelly
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Tyrian
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Blackmore
Lidbury
Trowbride
Tunis
Adriatic
Rovigno
Durazzo
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Koreula
Gers AN
Jaly
Ayttide
Piscia
Florence
Ollings Stack
Pisa
Liberators
Polasieva Tunelion
Flore Ange
Leghorn
Polea
Stimson Urges National Labor Draft To Halt War Strife
Secretary of War Stimson urged Congress to pass national service legislation citing industrial unrest and a sense of injustice among soldiers. He warned labor strife risks morale and unity, insisting compulsory service would hasten victory and spare more young lives, as hearings open on the proposal.
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Washington
Stinson
Congress
Arees
Senate Military Committee
Roosevelt
Stimson
AFL Proposes U.S. Work Out Policy For PWs
The AFL executive council urges that the government provide a definite policy for employing prisoners of war on useful projects. President William Green says the plan provokes concern among American workers and officials warn it is dangerous and could fuel unrest. He notes manpower shortages and cites Wisconsin copper miners supporting use of POW labor on railroad tasks, while warning the wage dispute settlement remains unsettled.
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Mam
Fla
APL Executive Council
William Green
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Green
Alfhynd
Knights Templar Meet Wednesday
A Knights Templar gathering is announced for Wednesday at 6:40 p.m. with ranks including the Order Of Melt on tour and candidates. Royal Arch Magnaard urges attendance and names local lodges Jom Tachinan, Chipter, No. 198.
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Sesport
Maxorle Liege
Royal Arch
Knife-Wielding Redskins Hunt Japs In Jungle
Advanced Allied Headquarters in New Guinea reports knife wielding American Indians from 20 tribes breaking through Japanese defenses at Arawe on New Britain. The unit, part of the 15800 Regiment of Bushmasters, crossed 1000 yards into enemy lines as air bombardment decimated positions. Liberator and Mitchell bombers supported by ground smoke directed attacks, while jungle tactics and seed communications aid their operations. Separate actions near Madang and Hansa Bay involved 120 tons of explosives. Also noted is W Averell Harriman awaiting Russian response to US openness to negotiate Polish issues in exile.
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New Guinea
New Britain
Arizona
New Mexico
Arawe
Genral Douglas MacArthur
Ehemy
Poiana
Canal Zone
Kiriwina Island
Trobriand
Texas
Atawe
Madang
Hansa Bay
Bond quotas spread as war mobilizes growth
Washington reports show areas meeting bond quotas as WWII funding continues. President Roosevelt urges Americans that every dollar for bonds strengthens offensive power and future security. He cautions the war is far from over and that difficult operations lie ahead before victory.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Berlin
Tokyo
Wallace
Rails Return To Owners As Wheeler Warns Of Manpower Shortage
Washington report notes private rail operators regain control at midnight after wartime seizure. Secretary Stimson confirms wage settlements and no service disruption, while Senator Wheeler warns mass drafts and war industry pay lure threaten rail staffing, risking critical shortages for troop and supply movement.
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Washington
Wheeler
Mont
Roosevelt
Stimeson
Lqboor
Ourcex
Jha
Brother Foods
Stimson
Vinson
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Montanan
Store Employees Go All Out In Bond Drive
Kingsport merchants and workers rallied at the State Theater to boost the Fourth War Loan Drive. Speakers urged stronger effort after past successes, offering $200 bond purchase citations and stressing collective sacrifice.
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Bond
Kingsport
W. 8
Waddell
B. M. Brown
War Finance Committee
Rev. Cobb
I. B. Cook
David
Mr. Cobb
Godwin
Kingsport Merchant's Association
First National Bank
Lance Wade top ace dies in desert air crash
Allied headquarters in Algiers reports top ranking ace Lance Wade died in a flying accident in Italy while on duty. Wade, credited with 25 enemy planes shot down, was decorated with the Distinguished Flying Cross and two bars. He survived a 27 mile desert walk after being shot down and had a dramatic near miss on November 4 in Italy when pursued by 20 enemy fighters.
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Algiers
Ware
Jeadmen
Tucson
Ariz
Thaly Idamacy 12
Wade
Wace
Tlying Gross
Middle East
Italy
Basil Thornton
London
Eighth Army
Traffic Death Case From Area Heard By Court
Sullivan County jury heard Will M. Dalton of Kingsport testify he recalls nothing of the December 19 accident that killed W D Castle. Dalton faces drunken driving and murder by automobile charges. Castle was struck while attempting to join a stalled car and a truck. Also, Richard Carpenter of Bristol was found innocent of forging a check. James Greathouse, 17, Kingsport, pleaded guilty to surgically related charges and received a one year and a day sentence. another jury eyed petit larceny in a bicycle theft.
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Blountville
Sullivan County
Will M. Dalton
Kingsport
W. D. Castle
Dalton
Cassie
Castle
Richard Carpenter
Bristol
James Gresthouse
Nashville
Greathouse
Circuit Court
Moscow denial calms London papers on peace talk rumor
Moscow radio aired a British denial of Pravda's peace talk rumor, placating London papers and easing British and American nerves. Tass relayed Reuters citing the British Foreign Office denial, while Times dispatches from Ankara and Lisbon described German moves to split allied unity and push Russia toward concessions.
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London
Pravda
Moscow Radio
London Daily Mail
Communist Party
News-Chronicle
Britain
Moscoy Radio
London Sunday Times
Times of London
Ankara
Harper
Russia
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Moar
Cairo
Ribbentrop
Andon Sunday Times
Hitler
Turkey
Lisbon
Stockholm
United States
The
Senate Banking Group Reports On Subsidy Bill
Washington The Senate Banking Committee reported out favorably today the Bankhead bill to terminate government subsidies designed to control food prices by June 30. The committee voted 10 to 0 to send it to the Senate floor. Republican Taft and Tobey swung to support after opposing it earlier.
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Washington
Senate Banking Committee
Bankhead
D-Ala
Senate
House
Taft
Ohio
Tobey
New Hampshire
Olson Starts Move To Draft FDR For Fourth Term
A draft movement in California led by Cuthert J. Olson aims to secure Roosevelt's renomination. Olson expects California delegates to back Roosevelt on the first ballot as Democrats unite behind a pro war and peace transition leadership. James C. Quigley echoed confidence, noting 18 states prepared for a Midwest conference. National Committee plans to elect a new chairman and set the nominating convention date, with Chicago favored for July.
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Washington
Cuthert J. Olson
California
Atle
Roosevelt
Qilson
Wallace
Olson
James C. Quigley
New Arashka
West
Quigley
Robert E. Gannegan
Internal Revenue Commissioner
Frank C. Walker
Chicago
Combat Plane Production Up in 1944 Output
Washington reports that 1944 aircraft production will rise by about 40 percent above the record 2948 output. Charles B. Wilson of the Aircraft Production Board says combat planes will be substantially larger than 1943 models as German and Japanese forces face increased air power. More than 160000 planes are scheduled for production this year.
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Washington
Charles B. Wilson
Aircraft Production Board
Oday
Wilson
Bross
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