Yanks Break Thru Siegfried Defenses In Lorraine Drive
Allied forces of the U S Third and Seventh Armies push deep into the Siegfried line across Saarlautern and into Lorraine and Alsace. American divisions seize rail towns and threaten Saarbrucken while skirmishes continue along the Roer and Rhine frontiers.
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Paris
95Th
U. S. Third Army
Saarlautern
Siegfried Line
Supreme Headquarters
Roifen
Fraulatern
Saar River
Arsenal Region
George S. Patton
Third Army
Saarbrucken
Arsenal
Forbach
Saaregumines
U. S. First Army
Bergstein
Hurtgen Forest
Duren
Roer River
Cologne
Seventh Army
Selstat
Rhine
Strasbourg
Rein Oo
Rein Oo In the East Bank
Volkssturm
Patton
Sear
Lorraine
Karlsruhe
France
Colmarin Alsace
Haguenau
Celestat
Maas River
Holland
Rhinediken
Arnhem
Kleve
Eisenhower
Germany
Aachen
Sixth Cavalry
Eberher- Ten
Saarslautern
Oudingen
Saar
Sarregue
Sixt
Tenteling
Metzing
Saarland
Puttelange
Guebenhouse
Ernestviller
Sarreguemines
Switzerland
French
Alsace
Vosgés
State Department Post For Gen Julius Holmes
Brigadier General Julius C. Holmes on Eisenhower staff visits parents in Washington. He has been selected by Edward R. Stettinius to be the sixth assistant secretary of state with portfolio for protected and pending legislation, and is understood to have an offer of coalition consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius C. Holmes
Eisenhower
United States
J. R. Holmes
Washington
General Holmes
Edward R. Stettinius
U S Heavy Bombers Hit Berlin Daylight Raid Report
American heavy bombers struck Berlin with nearly 2000 tons of bombs in the first daylight raid on the city in two months. Fighter escort claimed 80 German planes down as 550 heavies and 800 fighters attacked Berlin and Tegel, with additional strikes on Munster rail centers. Major William J. Howe led a Mustang squadron amid intense battles, credited with five kills and sharing another.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
Britain
Tegel
Munster
Luftwaffe
Ion
Messerschmitts
Focke-Wulfs
Maj
William J. Howe
Crookstown
Minn
U. S
Two Towns Captured as Eighth Army Advances North of Faenza
Rome reports swift German defenses breached northeast of Faenza with the Eighth Army displacing units along the Montone and Lamone rivers. Rossi and Godo fell after the Ravenna Bologna railway was cut, enabling a broad push toward Ravenna and the coastal sector. Indian troops on the Fifth Army front seized Monte Visano and entered Casolo Valsenio, further shaping the advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Faenza
Eighth Army
Ravenna
Bologna
Rossi
Godo
Alid
Adriatic
Russi
Hans
Lamone
Fifth Army
Commanie
Monte Visano
Casolo Valsenio
Po Valley
Castel Bolognese
Rancher Offers Reward For Arrest Of Rustlers
Beaver City Oklahoma December 5 rancher E Adams offered a 2500 reward for arrest of cattle rustlers who moved 40 white faced calves from his 20000 acre ranch. Calves marked X brand on left side were cut out and driven away in trucks. The theft described as the largest in years was found Sunday night by the state highway patrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver City
Okla
E. Adams
Oklahoma
Kansas
State Highway Patrol
Adams
Red Army advances near Lake Balaton and Budapest
Soviet forces under Tolbukhin push along the Danube and Lake Balaton front as they drive toward Austria. Reports say 2,000 enemy deaths and 3,000 prisoners in three days, with major gains northeast and west of Kaposvar and near Nagybajom. Mitrovica falls as Yugoslav forces cooperate north of Belgrade.
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London
Hungary
Budapest
Laka Balaton
Feodor I. Tolbukhin
Nagybajom
Sagvar
Tamasi
Kaposvar
Moscow
Pecs
Drava
Yugoslavia
Sizgetvar
Zagreb
Red Army
Mitrovica
Sava
Belgrade
Knox Doubly Honored at 12th AAF B-26 Headquarters
Lawrence Kansas native S Knox special service officer for a B-26 unit in the Mediterranean theater earned the Bronze Star for meritorious achievement in combat support and received a captaincy within a week. Overseas since 1942, he also receives six battle stars on the European African Middle East theater ribbon. He studied at Kansas University and taught at Tonganoxie high before joining the air forces in 1942. His wife Dorothy Knox lives in Emporia with his father Rev C J Knox of Lawrence and his brother Capt William F Knox serves as base chaplain at Greenfield Texas.
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Corsica
S. Knox
Lawrence
Kan
Mediterranean
Dorothy Knox
West Tenth Street
Emporia
C. J. Knox
Mississippi Street
William F. Knox
Chaplain Corps
Majors Field
Greenfield
Tex
Knox
Aduate
Kansas University
Tonganoxie
Air Forces
AAF
Miami Beach
Rescue of 56 Men After Ormoc Bay Air Rescue
American Catalina flying boats plucked 56 men from oil-darkened waters after a Japanese destroyer was sunk in Ormoc Bay off Leyte. The action came as U S and Japanese forces traded blows, with several ships damaged or sunk and air attacks across Ormoc and Negros. General MacArthur reported ongoing mopping up in New Guinea and liberated prisoners and friendly nationals.
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General MacArthur
Philippines
Ormoc
Leyte Island
Protea Py
Joe F. Ball
U. S
Gulf
Ormoc Bay
Unhai
Palompon
Bacolodra
Fabrica
Negros
Larug
Cebu
Mindoro
New Guinea
Douglas MacArthur
Associated Press
Fred Hampson
Leyte
Liberated Peoples Meet Own Needs, Roosevelts Report
President Roosevelt told Congress liberated Europe will supply about 90 percent of basic needs this winter in his first U N relief report. He noted field supply operations have not yet begun and outlined outlays of 4.25 million dollars cash and 353 million allocated from 800 million appropriated for food clothing medical supplies and equipment. He warned relief work faces great challenges amid widespread suffering and privation as Allied armies continue liberation.
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Associated
Pras
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Europe
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
Navy reports Pacific losses include several small vessels
Washington reports the central Pacific force lost three small vessels and a motor torpedo boat after enemy action. The ammunition ship Mount Hood exploded at an advanced base. PT 368 vanished in the Philippine area. YMS 19, YMS 385, and LCT G 459 also lost. LCI G 459 sunk with no deaths. Next of kin notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Central Pacific
Navy
Philippine
Department
Medal for Gallantry in France 35th Infantry Captain Richardson
Captain Robert Richardson of the 35th Infantry Division received the Silver Star in France for gallantry on September 26. Under heavy German fire he crawled 200 yards to aid a wounded jeep driver, then drove him to safety despite continued danger. His wife Frances Richardson lives at 313 Funston, Lawrence, Kan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Robert Richardson
Richardson
Frances Richardsson
Funston
Lawrence
Kan
Stock Market Index Dips From Yesterday
The stock market index for 60 stocks stood at 56.2, down from yesterday’s 66.1. The brief shows a retreat in overall market performance with no further context or named entities.
Rains Swell Local Streams as December Stays Wet
Heavy rainstorm since Saturday brings 4.02 inches this December to date, threatening the record for wettest December. Prof. C. J. Posey notes 1873's 4.39 inches is the current benchmark while year to date rainfall hits 41.98 inches, with flood pressures on Kaw and Wakarusa rivers and widespread water in basements and low areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
C.J. Posey
Professor Posey
Kaw
Wakarusa
Lone Star Road
Dutton Bridge
Sopente Fen
Gome Lawrence
Walter Schwarz
Worden
Sanday
Kansas Highways Blocked by Flood
Widespread Kansas and northwest Missouri flooding disrupts major routes as rivers rise and ice and snow hamper travel. Emporia isolated by swollen Cottonwood and Neosho rivers threatens further disruption. numerous highways blocked and farm losses reported amid record December rainfall.
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Emporia
Neosho
Cottonswood
Associated Press
Kansas
Missouri
Cosho Rivera
Cottonwood
East
el Dorado
Kan
Walnut
ElDorado
Augusta
Kansas Highways Blocked by High Water in Snow
Heavy wet snow across Salina and nearby areas slowed traffic as several state routes were blocked by high water. US 50 near Florence and routes around Emporia Alma Quenemo Pomona Strong City Lawrence Ottawa area faced closures. Judge Fred Raymond Smith, 75, former 21st district jurist, died of heart disease at his home after 17 years on the bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Missouri
Maryville
Atchison, Kan
Wichita
Kan
Little Arkansas
Wich
Manhattan
Coffeyville
Hays
Pittsburg
Central Missouri
Jefferson City
St. Louis
Poplar Bluff
State Department
Salina
Florence
Emporia
Alma
Strong City
Lawrence
Leroy
Strawn
Quenemo
Pomona
Eskridge
Whitewater
Potwin
Toneka
Eigh Hawks
Diestran
Fred Raymond Smith
House Members Hear Veto Threat On Social Security
Washington December 5 House members debated a presidential veto threat as they consider legislation to freeze social security tax rates. Representative Dingell led opponents to block the January 1 doubling plan, arguing the fund remains strong while others warned freezing could risk fund stability. The Ways and Means Committee chair said the increase is unjustified and the panel aimed to finish payroll tax questions by nightfall to clear a crowded lame duck agenda before December 10 adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Dingell
Desich
Means
Membane
Dingelland
Social Security Fund
Doughton
D-N.c
Ways and Means Committee
Net gain of 62 at Sunflower Ordnance Works hiring
November placements at Sunflower Ordnance Works totaled 1,094 with 1,032 terminations for a net gain of 62. S.U.W. still needs 1,000 workers by January 1. Lawrence U.S. Employment Service notes absenteeism and terminations as the key staffing issue and will join managers from area offices in a Kansas City conference to boost staffing and coordinate with citizen committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunflower Ordnance Works
Lawrence
Their. S. Employment Service
S.U.W
Harry R. Barnard
Germany
Berlin
Barnard
W. C. Nobles
Kansas City
Kan
U. S
S.0.w
S.C.W
Ottawa
Leavenworth
Topeka
U. S. Employment Service
S.O.W
Change for Seniors at Liberty Memorial High
Liberty Memorial High Board sets senior diploma eligibility criteria ending this school year with six to participate in commencement. Policy reflect a return to pre three year old custom after faculty and administration recommendation. Bills totaling 26088.12 approved. next meeting Monday January 8. Attending board members and officials listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Memorial High School
Board of Education
Lloyd Pure Jeell
Dick Wagstaff
Lloyd Houston
A. E. Woestemeyer
Whipple
Glifford Dean
Howard Sutherland
Mra
Churchill Hagerman
Kansas University receives cablegram from Leningrad University
A 709 word cablegram from Leningrad University with 120th birthday tribute to Alma Mater reached the University of Kansas late afternoon. It denounces the Nazis and threats to civilization and culture, lauds the army and Russian civilians, and ends with long live the alliance and victory. The message was sent on behalf of the faculty general meeting and signed by about 15 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Ihe
Poten Tata
Alf
Jenarad University
Douglas County Sixth War Loan drive totals and prompts
The Douglas county Sixth War Loan drive shows 1,198,449.75 raised toward a 1,750,000 goal, while bond sales for B bonds lag at 286,818.25 of a 651,855 quota. Women’s, Retail, and Rural divisions report progress with several rural districts posting gains and coordinators urging prompt solicitations and final reports by December 8, ahead of the December 16 close. Promotions within Retail division include Parsons Jewelry Store and J.C. Penney Store staff advancing in rank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Apple Pie
Winter
Excelsior
Mra
Henry Werner
Ben
Werner
Pinckney
Third Bond Army
Parsons Jewelry Store
Clem
Mle Evans
Stowls Drug Store
Rex Johnsson
Kennedy Phimbing Co
Mildred Haverkamp
Gamble Store
Bonnie Hird
Ciss
Irene Blackburn
J.C. Penney
Billie Frost Ager
Frieda Heinold
May Conrad
Round Corner
Misa Marilyn Anderson
Sophia Tuttle
Bond Sales in Theater Lobbies Offer Free Show
Three theaters set a Dec 7 promotion by Stan Schwahn. Bond purchases at lobby booths during showtime will admit buyers to the performance free. Thursday and the women's division workers will sell bonds, boosting expected sales. Only bonds bought in theater lobbies count as admission tickets.
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Stan Schwahn
Weather forecast and readings from Kansae region
Western areas expected fair tonight with clearing in east and colder temperatures. Lows around 20 in the west and 22 to 25 in the east, with fair conditions Wednesday. Central areas show wet periods in the afternoon and temperatures and rainfall readings noted for the day.
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Siegfried Defenses
Saar Bridge
Lorrain
Julius Holmes
U.S
Belggium
Gerd von Ronstedt
R.A.F
Ares
Camp Phillips
Hove
Veterans’ Administration
Silvia
Atllanta
Dec
UPH
Atlanta Federal m
Regation
Allison Flower Shop
Ashington
United Mine Workers
AFL
British Trades Union Council
Gulf of Ormoc
Flying Boat
Pacific
Ng Press
K. U
Leningrad University
de Wemet
Ei Met
Balpen
Cordley
McAllaster
New York
Goth
Woodlawn
Lincoln
Kram
South
A. E. Miller
Hellstrum
Rea
Samtiwtes S & 8
MT Wtf
Baie
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