War Writers Given Honors for Courage in Combat
In Frankfurt 314 civilian war correspondents received campaign ribbons for outstanding and conspicuous service with armed forces under difficult combat conditions. Recipients include Bede Irvin Harold Madru Ernie Pyle Tom Yarbrough Ruth Cowan Don Whitehead and many others from associations such as United Press Los Angeles Times New York Times and Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfurt
Germany
Bede Irvin
Associat
Harold
New York Times
Jack Frankish
United Press
Harold Madru
Ernie Pyle
United Features
Thomas S. Treanor
Los Angeles Times
Associated Press
Hal Boyle
Franklyn Banker
Horace Cort
Ruth Cowan
Kenneth Dixon
Howell Dodd
Roger D. Greene
Dan Grossi
Harry A . Hawkins
Henry B. Rolli Wade
Fon”wickiem Ss. White
Don Whitehead
Thoburn Wient
Tom Yarbrough
Larry Allen
Edward D. Ball
William F. Boni
Peter Carroll
On Chamberlain
Howard Cowan
Robert Bunson
William Frye
Wes Gallagher
A. J. Golberg
Henry Griffin
Louis P. Lochner
Hugh Moore
Ned Nordness
Alex Singleton
Alvin J. Steinkopf
Robert C. Wilson
Edward Worth
Notice on Patton’s Condition Improves in Germany
An official bulletin from Heidelberg states General George S. Patton Jr. remains in excellent overall condition after a neck fracture from a car crash. He sat up in bed for the first time following doctors replacing a cast, with doctors noting restored motor function and an amazing recovery despite a restless night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heidelberg
Germany
George S. Patton, Jr
Patton
3Rd Army
Green Bay Station Seeks FCC Authority for 1490 KC Station
The Green Bay Wisconsin broadcasting firm asked the Federal Communications Commission for authority to operate a radio station on 1490 kilocycles at 250 watts and unlimited hours. The Lake Superior broadcasting company of Duluth Minnesota also sought permission to run a 1060 kilocycles station at 10 kilowatts and unlimited hours.
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Washington
Green Bay
Wis
Federal Communications Commission
Lake Superior Broadcasting Company
Duluth
Minn
Farm Bureau chief warns inflation risk and farm policy
Edward A. O Neal president of the American Farm Bureau Federation warns inflation looms after World War II and calls for tightening domestic finances. He urges government aid to stabilize agriculture with minimal direct control and focuses on expanding markets for farm products as meat dairy and poultry consumption remains above prewar levels.
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Chicago
Edward A. O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
O'Neal
Federation
Farm Bureau
Radio Schedule Highlights Moon Eclipse Observations
Radio listings note a Washington University observatory broadcast on moon eclipse for December 23 and 30 at 6:45 and 8:30. Program lineup includes ABC and NBC offerings with Elmer Davis commentary, various comedy and music shows, and Christmas content across networks.
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ABC
Washington University Observatory
St. Louis
Elmer Davis
F. H. LaGuardia
C. E. Merrow
Mom
Barber
Judy
Amos and Andy
Bob Hope
Red Skelton
Big Town
Anne Seymour
Powell
Russell Bennett
Lum
Abner
Guy Lombardo
MBS
Mike
General Motors to advance funds for employee insurance during strike
Detroit General Motors corporation said it will advance funds as needed to maintain group life and hospital policies for employees during the strike. The advances will be repaid by deductions from future earnings.
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Detroit
General Motors Corporation
La Crosse Territory Troops Reach Army Navy Discharges
La Crosse area service members received army and navy discharges. Names and addresses span Fort Sheridan Great Lakes separation centers and ships arriving in New York Newport News and Shoemaker California. Several individuals from La Crosse County Tomah Sparta Independence Whitehall and Onalaska are listed among discharged personnel with dates in December.
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la Crosse
Army
Fort Sheridan
Pfc
Elver S. Phillips
Copeland Avenue
Albert Muenzenberger
Pine Street
Corp
Harvey A. Krause
Redfield Street
George J. Arentz
South 20Th Street
Eugene Harning
Fifth Avenue
Lloyd Weigel
South 15Th Street
D. W. Raeder
Lose
Onalaska
Edward L. Smith
Sparta
Leon Laubscher
Wonewoc
Robert P. Widner
Viroqua
Henry Kenyo
Douglas P. Bailey
Tomah
Fred W. Elmer
Naval Service
Great Lakes Separation Center
Robert A. Kenney
Mississippi Street
R. C. Roloff, Sr
Loomis Street
Richard J. Young
Grove Street
Melvin J. Sobkowiak
Park Avenue
General Morton
New York
Associated Press
Robert L. Kimball
North Seventh Street
Robert C. Smith
Newport News
Logan W. Erickson
Cornelius Harnett
Special Session Sought To Study Great Lakes Navigation
Governor Kelly announces a special session request to form a Michigan waterways commission to oversee navigation on Great Lakes waters and approve harbor of refuge projects. He says the state must act now on a federal plan to build 15 small boat harbors financed by state and federal funds.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan Waterways Commission
Great Lakes
Kelly
Michigan
Pattern Makers Strike Vote In Milwaukee Area
Pattern makers in 30 shops across Milwaukee Racine Kenosha and Waukesha voted 193 to 15 yesterday for a strike. Edward J Brophy an NLRB examiner announced the tally with 247 eligible voters. The AFL Pattern Makers league of North America requested the vote.
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Milwaukee
Racine
Kenosha
Waukesha
Edward J. Brophy
National Labor Relations Board
AFL Pattern Makers League of North America
Dan Barbey the Unyielding Navy Leader and Pioneer
Shanghai reports on Vice Admiral Daniel Barbey, commander of the U S seventh fleet, famed for amphibious landings and long sea duty in combat zones. His stubborn bid to enter Annapolis began with medical doubts and a climactic scene with the surgeon general and a Philadelphia doctor, cementing a lifelong reputation for perseverance.
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Shanghai
Navy
Dan Barbey
U. S. 7Th Fleet
Daniel Edward Barbey
Annapolis Medical Board
Academy
Portland
Ore
Washington, D. C
Surgeon General
Barbey
America
Musser
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Special
Oregon
Sec
Annapolis
Searge
Dan
Santa Claus May Walk Picket Line At GM
Santa Claus may join the CIO strike at the General Motors plant where 1,000 workers are idled. If weather cooperates, picket children may spend the day with their father near the plant as plans unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Los Angeles
General Motors
CIO
Moon In Eclipse Visible Amid Coppery Hue Across U.S.
The moon will pass through Earth's shadow tonight in parts of the United States with clear skies. Totality spans 7:49 to 9:00 p.m. CST, with the eclipse beginning at 6:30 p.m. and ending at 10:03 p.m. CST.
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Washington
United States
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Edgar Martin
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Joe
Mauldin
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Fred Harman
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Freckles
By Merrill Blosser
Joe Fo Z
June
Ritlas Late Co
Free Enterprise Ag’in
NBC
Ben
Robert A. Taft
United Nations Organization
Eddie Cantor
Cas
Arthur Godfrey
Dr. Christian
Columbus Boys Choir
Jack Berch
Lone Ranger
Trenton
N. J
Norman Brokenshire
Mutual
Dick Himber
Tommy’s Bitte Nite Club
Pearl St
Don Kaye
His
Avalon Ballroom
GM Advances
Sam
Bla
E. Phillips & Sons Distr. Corp
Hoople
Bascom Suet
William Byrd
Musicke
Brazil
Skyways
Riviera Theatre
Riviera
Ie and Me, Inc
Randolph Scott
Gene Tierney
Dana Andrews
John Shepperd
Belle Starr
Bandit Queen
Delmer Daves
Erry Wald
Albert Mot
Pate Barll Pe
Tur Ie
John Loder
Wally Brown
Alan Carney
Piles Pathe News
Midwest
Tonite
Bataan
Wilson
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C. Coburn
G. Fitzgerald
T. Mitchell
Thiu
Alice Faye
Linda Darnell
Angel
Fred Allen
Jack Benny
Papa
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