Allied Gains Slow In Heavy Fighting On Rhine Front
Allied infantry backed by tank destroyers pushed into Saarlautern and Saar Union areas as Seventh and First armies pressed along the Cologne plain. U S forces gained ground near Linnich Inden and Duren while Patton’s Third Army moved toward Saarlautern and Saarbrucken. Strasbourg faced heavy shelling as German resistance persisted and bridges across the Rhine at Strasbourg were damaged.
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Paris
Saarlautern
Reich
Saar
Saarbrucken
Saare Union
First
Ninth
Linvieh
Inden
Duren
Cologne
Strasbourg
Seventh Army
Rhine
U. S
Ita
Fourth Armored
Sarre Union
Linnich
Ninth Army
Roer River
Rhineland
Rheydt-Munchen Gladbach
Roerdorf
Flossdorf
First Army
Inde
Gey
Third Army
Saar River
Merzig
George S. Patton
Doughboys
Lorraine
Haguenau
Colmar
William Simpson
Reerdorf
Lipnich
Julich
Roer
Grey
Brandenberg
One Thousand Club to Attend Fourth Term Inaugural
President Roosevelt plans to invite members of the One Thousand Club, Democratic fundraisers, to the fourth term inaugural at the White House. A decision on whether Truman will take the oath on the back porch or at the Capitol remains unsettled, with Senator Byrd heading an inaugural committee. Congress was told lawmakers receive one ticket each and must stand on the White House lawn with other guests.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Dent
Ha . Truman
Truman
Capitol
Congress
Byrd
D-Va
Germans Back Up In Italy As Allies Advance Near Faenza
Allied reports say Indian troops of the Eighth army seized Albereta, northeast of Faenza, while Monte Giornetto fell to the Fifth army. German counterattacks near Bombiano were repulsed and artillery fire increased south of Bologna. British infantry with tank support advanced northeast of Naenza despite drizzle. Allied air forces flew over 700 sorties, several planes missing. Bombing and explosive actions disrupted Brenner rail lines and a Verona bridge.
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Rome
Eighth Army
Albereta
Faenza
Monte Giornetto
Fifth Army
Pennines
Bombiano
Bologna
Massa
Montone
Lamone
Naenza
Mediterranean
MAAF
Brenner Pass
Thunderbolts
Verona
Brenner
Germany
Italy
Bombers Hit Coblenz Rail Yards In Major Raid
London reports over 250 American heavy bombers attacked Coblenz rail yards with more than 1 000 tons of explosives. Some 22 German planes were shot down as 550 Thunderbolts and Mustangs tangled with 200 enemy fighters. Berlin warned of simultaneous raids on southern Germany. Moselle floods with strategic targets near Cologne and Koblenz.
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London
Upi
Coblenz
Berlin
Italy
Germany
Cologne
Starbrucken
Moselle
Rhine
Karlsruhe
Strasbourg
Ninth Air Force
France
Belgium
Saarloute
Leyte
Pearl Harbor
Navy
Iwo Jima Island
U. S
Marianas
Tokyo
Japan
Bonin Island
Iwo Jima
Babelthuap
Palau
Anti-Sniping Warning Was Never Carried Out
Supreme Headquarters Paris reports LeClerc’s anti sniping warning to execute German hostages in Strasbourg was not carried out and hostilities were never taken. The issue is regarded as closed as LeClerc’s forces move to ar pleasant field operations and Strasbourg returns to normal military and civil control.
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Supreme Headquarters
Allied
Paris
Jacques LeClerc
Strasbourg
Lth
LeClerc
Furar
Strassurg
Military District
Peach
Army Navy Game Triumph in Baltimore 23 to 7
Army defeated Navy 23 to 7 in Baltimore in a pomeroy era contest noted as a decisive victory. The result highlights Army’s offense and defensive performance as the teams met on the field today.
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Army
Baltimore
Santa Claus Visits Lawrence Parade Set for Dec 15
Old Santa will ride through downtown Lawrence in a Friday 3:30 pm parade featuring bands floats and a horse and pony section. The event stems from a parade committee meeting at the Chamber of Commerce chaired by G H Dinty Moore with members C A Bliesner Verle Bratton Clifford Dean Mrs Margaret Hurley Lonnie Hutton William Kollender Glenn Moody and Fritz Meyn.
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Santa Claus
Lawrence
Chamber of Commercce
Santa
G. H. “Dinty” Moore
C. A. Bliesner
Verle Bratton
Clifford Dean
Margaret Hurley
Lonnie Hutton
William Kollender
Glenn Moody
Fritz Meyn
Regulations blamed for losses and death at Nut Corp
Philadelphia reports Plastic Stop Nut Corp of America, led by William Hedlund, posted a 698000 operating loss for August to October blamed on government regulations and contract cutbacks. The SEC suspended the stock nine hours after Hedlund, 45, was found dead with a slit throat at his Summit New Jersey home. The amendment notes board authorization to close and dispose of the Lincoln Nebraska plant after war contracts for shell fuses conclude.
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Philadelphia
Summit
N. J
5.E.C
Lincoln
Neb
90 Miles to Austria Opens Russian Push Near Budapest
Moscow reports Russian forces crossing the Mecsek mountains southwest of Budapest advance onto a plain toward Austria 90 miles away. The Third Ukrainian army overruns 60 towns and villages and tightens grip on Pest while German reinforcements are reportedly beaten back. Units move north and west toward Lake Balaton capturing Sasd junction and Csikostottos on the Haber canal as Trebukhin directs enveloping maneuvers.
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Moscow
Upi
Mecsek
Budapest
Austria
Danube
Pest
Lake Balaton
Sasd
Csikostottos
Haber Canal
Pecs
Mecsek Heights
Telbukhin
Polish government in exile fails to please Moscow
Moscow radio reported that efforts to form a Polish government in exile capable of negotiating with Russia have failed. The broadcast signaled the possible quick collapse of the London formed cabinet led by Tomasz Arciszewski. It said Polish patriots would be served by the Polish committee of national liberation as a rival group approved by Moscow.
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London
Moscow
Russia
Tomasz Arcizewski
Polish Committee of National Liberation
Lublin
Japs Beaten Back By 7th Division In Leyte Combat
General MacArthur reports heavy Japanese death charges repelled by the U S Seventh Division south of Ormoc as rain hamstrings advances on Leyte Island. The 32nd Division pushes one mile south of Lima amid mud and stifling weather while air operations are limited. Casualties and ships losses mount as Allied forces press toward the vital port with multiple night raids and ongoing supply disruptions across the Ormoc corridor.
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MacArthur
Philippines
Ormoc
Leyte Island
Seventh
Leyte
32Nd
Lima
Salvation Army Kettles On Streets December 8
Salvation Army Christmas kettles will be placed on the streets December 8 to accept donations for the Christmas work. Captain Robert J. Getz announced contributions may be left at the Salvation Army office at 729 Vermont Street or arrangements for pickup can be made by calling the office. Applications for Christmas baskets are being taken in person at the office to save gasoline and time. The Salvation Army will cooperate with the county welfare department the Red Cross and other agencies in the Christmas effort.
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Salvation Army
Robert J. Getz
Vermont Street
Getz
Red Cross
Union Services Tomorrow in Kansas Roo Meeting Plan
University student groups including Youth and Ceonpa announce union meetings to be held this semester in Kansas Roo. The gatherings aim to unite students from different groups, fostering acquaintance and collaboration among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Kansas
All Youth
Discumsi
Congress faces crowded agenda as session stretches
In Mn December 2 report Congress battles unfinished business in both chambers. With a December 23 holiday target and some members eyeing Christmas at home, the House braces for a busy week to pass the last appropriation bill and controversial measures. The Senate must finish a rivers and harbors bill as committees keep full pace.
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Senate
House
Cormack
Sald
Martin
R-Mase
Annual Dinner For Sons and Daughters of New England
The Sons and Daughters of New England will hold their annual meeting and dinner on December 19 at the Colonial Tea Room, 936 Kentucky Street. Prof. Allen Crafton, president, announced a 6 pm business meeting followed by a 7 pm dinner. About 150 members, with eligibility rules based on New England birth or lineage, are invited to join. Potential members may contact secretary Roy Towne at 1209 Oread Avenue or by phone.
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Sons and Daughters of
New England
Colonial Tea Room
Kentucky Street
Allen Crafton
Professor Crafton
New
Roy Towne
Oread Avenue
Early Mailers urged to use wrapping station in Lawrence
The Merchants Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce opens a free wrapping station at 726 Massachusetts next Tuesday morning December 5 under Frank Fitzpatrick. Open daily 10 am to 6 pm except Sundays, Saturdays until 9 pm, with a postal employee to weigh and stamp. The service helps mail gifts locally. Taxes in Douglas County show a rise over 1943 totals. full payment is due soon with 0 percent interest after December 20.
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Lawrence
Merchants Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Massachusetts
the World Company
Douglas County
Frank Fitzpatrick
Campaign Against TB Mobilizes National Health Push
Public health advocates launch a nationwide drive against tuberculosis led by national health agencies and the Tuberculosis and Health Association. The 1944 bond sale to fund operations is now under way, urging support from interested citizens. Flowers of Distinction offered by the Flower Shop with phone contact 363.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuberculosis and Health Association
Chambers
Douglas County Health Uni
G.O.P. landslide vote in Kansas in 1944 election
Topeka reports a sweeping Republican victory in Kansas with Gov. Dewey leading Roosevelt by 154,538 votes. Dewey 442,096. Roosevelt 287,458. Senator Reed wins re election by 115,037. Republicans gain five Congress seats and large state legislature majorities. Democratic totals led only in Hill’s Senate race. a constitutional amendment on spouses of insane persons carried. Election certified. electors to meet December 18.
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Topeka
Kansas
Thomas E. Dewey
Roose— Fest
G.O.P
Dewey
Roosevelt
Douglas County
Aap
Andrew F. Schoeppel
Robert S. Lemmon
Statehouse
United States
Clyde M. Reed
Thurman Hill
Arthur Goodwyn Billings
Terre Haute
Ind
Frank J. Ryan
Hill
Dewey and Bricker
Truman
Thomas and Hoopes
Watson and Johnson
L. B. Dobbs
Congress
Albert
Cole
Ralph Ulm
Batss
Errett P. Scrivner
Albert Baker
Thomas D. Winter
Herman L. Rees
Ed H. Rees
Wm. J. Kropp
Clifford R. Hope
A. E. Hawes
Frank Carlson
Dan M. McCarthy
Supreme Court
Homer Hoch
A. L. Foster
Walter G. Thiele
Garrett Winkler
Supreme Caution
Allen B. Burch
George S. Allen
Robert S. Lemon
W. W. Tamplin
Harry R. Anderson
A. Belodi
Love Joy Bennett
H. A. Graber
Pearlanna
Chester
A. Roberts
Attorney General
B. Mitchell
John
Pauper E .Davidson
Chas F. Hobbs
Webb
Fred J. Wegley
Rinter
Ford Volland, Jr
Marvin C. Munsell
Lorin Miller
German threat voiced by city chief of staff warnings
New York officials warned residents to stay on alert as war in Europe continued. Mayor La Guardia urged volunteers to refresh and keep Protective Services ready, saying the threat was not over despite no immediate danger at the moment.
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Wallander
New York
F. HB
le Guardia
al Fe
Europe
Warmest November on record brings heavy rain and mild days
November 1944 proved unusually warm and wet with a mean of 48.53 degrees, 5.79 above normal, the warmest since 1931 and the wettest since 1920. The month saw highs of 78 on two days, a low of 13, and 2.38 inches of rainfall surpassing normal by 1.37 inches. Total rainfall for 11 months reached 97.9 inches, above normal, as observers note a lingering mild trend and late-season gardening impacts.
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C. J. Posty
Posey
Lima
Nermal
Rain Moves Into Topeka With Weekend Warmth Fading
A capricious low pressure system over Colorado triggered a sudden shift to wet weather in Kansas. Forecaster S D Flora said rain would spread from the southwest to the northeast, with mixed precipitation in the northwest. Temperatures near 5 to 40 degrees statewide, with mountain highs around 40 to 45 expected tomorrow. Wichita reported the warmest reading in the state, 37, while Topeka and Goodland logged 17 for the low.
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Topeka
Colorado
Kansas
S. D
Flora
Wichita
Sester
Goodland
Tomorro
Tigers Name Oklahoma Men To All-Conference Team
Missouri Tigers select Oklahoma players for most positions on their all conference list from the season. Dinkins and Woodruff ends and Mayfield backfield are among those honored. Other Oklahoma names include Hare Nebraska guard and West Oklahoma quarterback. Also notes Iowa State players and Kansas links.
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Columbia
Missouri Tigers
University of Ohlahome Plexia
Towa State
Jackess Igert
Oklahoma
Hare
Nebraska
Mayfield
U Ter
Merton
Kansas
West
Halck
Warner
Iowa State
An Hoble
Quarterbac
Local Bond Drive Passes Million in Douglas County
The Sixth War Loan drive in Douglas County surpassed 1.066 million dollars in sales, nearing two thirds of the county quota. Campaign leaders anticipate a slower final stretch and urge all potential bond buyers to act now, with rural reports and divisions planning intensified efforts before the December 16 end date. Promotions in the Retail division announced with several named personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Womer’s
Ober’s
Arlene Williams
Penney’s
Lydia Schaake
Thelman Haverty
Navy Cross for Kansas City Engineer in Normandy Invasion
Kansas City area civil engineer Karnowski, USNR, 1026 Ohio Lawrence Kan, awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism as officer in charge of a naval demolition unit. He cleared a 60 yard gap through beach obstacles under heavy fire, rescued a wounded crewman, returned to place charges, tended casualties, and aided evacuation as medical support was lacking. Karnowski, 28, a KU engineering graduate, is stationed at Camp Parks Calif. Mrs Karnowski to return to Lawrence in January.
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Kansas City
Karnowski
Civil Engineer Corps
USNR
Ohio
Lawrence
Kan
Navy Cross
France
Ninth Naval District
Karnows “Sitho
Eaenaeaet
K. U. School of Engineering
M. Karnowski
Chinese Take Chefang Captured Near Burma Road
Chinese high command announced Chefang near the Burma road has fallen to Chinese forces. American liaison units and U.S. warplanes aided Chinese detachments in the assault on the town, leaving about 24 miles to the border city Wanting. Resistance was light as defenders withdrew and set fire to villages and bridges to slow pursuit.
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Chungking
P—Chefang
Burma
China
Chinese ‘High Command
China Training and Combat Command
U. S
14Th Air Force
Wanting
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Western Front
8Th Army
Albereto
Mecsek Mountains
Poland
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Miss
Keesler Field
Bend
Island of
Union Services
The
Associated Press
Sons and Daughters
Kahn
Schoeppel
Moffett
Tiger
Missouri
Detroit
Chrysler Corporation
Dodge
Ajmass
Lt. Karnowski
K.U
Kantas
I Beit
Ean Bates
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