U S Indians Battling Japs in New Britain Jungle Conflict
Advanced Allied forces report the 158th Bushmasters of Arizona and New Mexico teeing off in New Guinea jungle fighting. They penetrated 1,000 yards into Japanese lines near Arawe, killing 139 with light losses. Liberator and Mitchell air bombardment aided the assault.
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New Guinea
New Britain
Arizona
New Mexico
Arawe
Douglas MacArthur
Panama
Umtingalu
Must Sign For Evening Classes At La Crosse
La Crosse residents are reminded that Thursday is the enrollment deadline for evening classes at the La Crosse State Teachers College for the next semester. A minimum of eight students is needed per class to schedule. Registrar Milford A. Cowley can be reached by phone or mail. Regular registration follows the intention to enroll on Jan 31, with classes starting immediately after. Classes meet Tuesday evenings 7 to 9 pm for the second semester, each as three credit senior college courses transferable. The proposed list includes a contemporary prose keep-up course spanning essays, articles, stories, novels, biography and autobiography of 1944.
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la Crosse
Lend-Lease To Russia Reaches Record High
The Soviet Union received 338 million dollars in lend-lease exports from the United States in November, the highest monthly total on record. Aggregate shipments to Russia now total about 3.888 billion dollars, with more than half dedicated to military equipment.
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Russia
Washington
Soviet Union
United States
Leo T. Crowley
Evening College Courses Add Literature and Freshman English
A Browning Tennyson Victorian poetry course and a Milton or Spencer option will be offered alongside a freshman English composition class for recent graduates. The three credit literature class may transfer toward future college work and would meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 30 to 8 45.
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Browning
Tennyson
Spencer
Milton
No Border Fortifications Since War of 1812
A historical note states there have been no fortified defenses along the U S Canadian border since the War of 1812, reflecting a long period with no armed fortifications or permanent border works.
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U. S. Canadian
New Mustang Wins Praise Of British
London reports British air experts praised the 8th Air Force long range P-51B Mustang as it was unveiled here after destroying or damaging 87 German planes in its first 15 missions with six losses. British writers called it the plane to reach Berlin and capable of many feats far from home.
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London
8Th Air Force
Berlin
Surprise! Bank Guard Locks Self In Elevator
Portland police rushed to the federal reserve branch when the alarm sounded. Officers found a bank guard who had accidentally locked himself in an elevator, triggering a swift but uneventful patrol response.
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Portland
Orc
Federal Reserve
San Juan Quake Adds To Destruction After Big Tremor
San Juan endures its tenth aftershock since a weekend quake levelled most buildings and killed over 1,500. President Gen Pedro Ramirez urged restraint as survivors described Saturday’s catastrophe from refugee trains with tales of collapsing Andes mountains and shaking streets. Casualties remained uncertain.
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Buenos Aires
San Juan
Pedro Ramirez
Ramirez
Andes
Public Debate Editor's Note on Signed Letters
The editor states no communication to the Public Debate column will be considered unless signed by the author. Personal policy attacks will display the author's name. Names and addresses must accompany letters. unsigned submissions will be discarded.
Stop Willkie A Midwest Reader Praises His Virtues
O D Witherbee of Galesville Wisconsin argues that Willkie should be GOP nominee noting his influence on public opinion world view and support for the United Nations. He cites Willkie’s war stance and willingness to confront New Deal weaknesses while remaining American and straightforward in speech.
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Willkie
United Nations
America
O. D. Witherbee
Galesville, Wis
Lions Club Feeds Guests Despite Staffing Shortage
CERRO GORDO Ill A restaurant owner notified the Lions club meeting at his eatery that dinner would not be cooked or served due to a lack of help. Undaunted the club members stepped in to provide the food cook it and serve it oyster stew to all attendees.
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Cerro Gordo
Ill
Lions Club
X Ray Demonstrates Rapid Shrapnel Location for Wounded
Memphis demonstration shows an X-ray unit that locates all fragments within 60 seconds and marks incision paths, promising lower mortality for gunshot and fragmentation wounds. Col. Alfred A. de Lorimier highlights speed of diagnosis as critical to survival in field hospitals.
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Memphis
Tenn
Alfred A. de Lorimier
Eight Arrests Break Up Black Market Ring
Lynn police trap eight suspects in a three day sweep against a North Shore black market ring operating for two months. OPA investigators join plans for rapid prosecution in January. Police call it one of the war era brazen operations as stolen butter lard eggs and other foodstuffs are recovered. First arrest with gun point captures two Lynn men Roland C. Conant 26 and Louis George 27 charged with breaking and entering larceny and armed.
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Lynn
Mass
North Shore
OPA
Beverly
Peabody
Salem
Lynnfield
Roland C. Conant
Louis George
Doesn’t Skate But She Teaches Skaters On Ice Follies
Middletown Ohio resident Mary Jane Lewis, production associate, dance director and traveling critic for the Ice Follies of 1944, explains her role. She admits she cannot skate and focuses on theatrical touch, guiding the show to become a musical revue with substance rather than mere skating feats.
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Middletown, O
Mary Jane Lewis
Arunette
Middletown
Ohio
Romania to Build Ferry and Tugboat Fleet
Romania has authorized construction of eight tugboats three tankers three combined passenger and freight vessels and 31 river boats of smaller types under a broad naval program.
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PLANS
Romania
West Coast Strike Threatens Tank Landing Ship Production
About 10 000 Washington and Oregon war workers may halt tank landing ship and other vessel output as AFL molders and foundry workers stop work in protest of wage rulings. Roughly 6 000 union members walked out yesterday with 4 000 more staying off the job to avoid crossing picket lines.
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Seattle
Washington
Oregon
AFL
Molders’ and Foundry Workers’ Union
Regional War Labor Board
Ete P
Tyron Area Known For Warm Frost-Free Belt
The thermal belt around Tyron North Carolina remains frost free while nearby mountains and valleys lie frozen, creating a warmer microclimate in the area.
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Tyron
N. C
Clothing factories in Southern Rhodesia run at capacity for armed forces
Southern Rhodesia reports clothing factories operating at capacity to supply the armed forces. A new cotton spinning mill has opened to boost textile production for war needs.
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Southern Rhodesia
Milwaukee mother rescues four from exploding trailer fire
A Milwaukee oil heater blast gutted a south side trailer as mother Mrs. Anna Sabving saved her four children. Peter six months Donald three and Annie eighteen months were rushed to hospitals with severe burns after she carried them out one by one.
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Milwaukee
Anna Sabving
Peter
Donald
Annie
New Arterial Road Planned for Paraguay
About $2,000,000 will finance a new arterial highway through southwestern Paraguay. The road will serve a valuable grazing region currently without railways and provide improved transport access.
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Paraguay
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Bushmasters
Tarawa
Gilbert Island Atoll
Douglas Sheppard
Tomah
Wis
Pfs
James L Roedel
Pfe Martin Franzkowiak
Roedel
William H. Roedel
Denton Street
Marine Corps
Central High School
South Pacific
College
Cater-Mars
Standard Oil
American Petroleum Institute
eTane — and
Casvis
Trembler
X-Ray
Sears
Sean. An RY. Ea
Per Khland
Tely Eee
Fifth Avenue South
Ashland
Fifth Avenue
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