Christmas program planned by churches and Elks group
Local churches announce a Christmas program for Wednesday night December 24 1924. James L Lynch age 20 was killed and Homer Fullem seriously hurt when a Ford roadster overturned near the ice plant after a loosened radius rod caused the accident. Paul Hertman was riding in the car. Elks and Salvation Army join for a Christmas entertainment at the Elks home with supper and a tree.
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James L. Lynch
Homer Fullem
Paul Hertman
Elks
Salvation Army
Americans Fight Back As Germans Press in Battle Front
Front reporting says German forces assaulted American armor near St Vith and pushed back lines. First Army says the center of the salient remains under heavy attack with Luxembourg north of the town overrun as German reports claim vast prisoner captures. U S troops hold and vigilantly defend rims of the salient against further incursions.
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Americas
Armeriman
St.Vith
U. S
First Army
Luxembourg
Stavelot-Malmedy
Baltic States
Charles Rr Greves Sent to Ft. Knox Ky For Basic Training
Fro Cherries R Greves, recently inducted into the United States Army, has been sent to Ft. Knox Kentucky for basic training according to word received by his parents Mr and Mrs Roy Greves of Switz City.
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Cherries R. Greves
Unitred States Army
Ft. Knox, Ky
Roy Greves
Switz City
Nazi Offensive Alters Western Front Portrait
The article notes a changed German push on the Western Front with Karl Von Rundstedt contending a multiarmoured assault now hindered by fuel shortages. It describes the German army lacking the rapid mobility of 1940 and relying on captured American vehicles and equipment. The Volksgrenadier force is described as older and less trained, mostly marching on foot.
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Karl von Rundstedt
Belgium
Luxembourg
English Channel
France
Bezium
Volks Grenadier
People's Army
Langdon, silent-era comedian, dies at 60
Harry Langdon, renowned silent film comedian famed for pie-throwing days, died in St. Vincent's hospital of a cerebral hemorrhage at age 60.
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Hollywood
U.R
Harry Langdon
St. Vincent's Hospital
Air Transport Command hits 500th Atlantic crossing
PRESQUE ISLE Maine reports the Air Transport Command recently completed its 500th Atlantic crossing between Maine and England marking a milestone in transatlantic air service.
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Presque Isle
U.P
Air Transport Command
Maine
England
German Nazi Western Offensive Faces Stubborn Allied Resistance
Stockholm dispatches report German drive along the Siegfried line near the Saar front meeting stubborn Allied resistance. First Army troops slow the push north of Saarlautern as Germans shift forces, while Berlin hints at wave of Allied bombers and doubts over final success.
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Fich SbaCreu
Third Army
Vray Gogee
Saar
Stockholm
DNB
George S. Partons
Siegfried Line
Saar Front
Saarlautern
Ensdorf
Berlin
First Army
Stavelot
Monschau
Adolf Hitler
Belgium
Civilians Watch Trucks Roar By On Way To Front
Civilians describe convoy traffic moving toward the front amid wet roads and stifling engine odors. German deception rumors persist as disguised troops may wear American uniforms and carry American cigarettes, prompting cautious patrols and wary comments from MPs.
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Fage Ond
Indianapolis Speedway
Belgia
Fasalk
Rundstedt
Poet Steals Hen Coop In Clarksdale Theft Case
A rhyming thief stole 15 hens from Capt. Tom Gibson's chicken coop in Friars Point, Mississippi. The incident was linked to a verse promising future theft to both rich and poor while leaving some for others to raise more poultry.
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Clarksdale
Miss
Tom Gibson
Friars Point
Indiana News roundup from Huntington to Fort Wayne
Huntington reports coach Von H Clevenger held on theft charges after a student’s $40 missing from a locker. Indianapolis notes Alberti Williams named chief title clerk at the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. A flood control commission meeting set for Dec 26 to discuss a permanent water resources body. New Albany reports Melvin Proctor killed in fence mishap. Anderson details auto crash fatality of Lee Crecelius. Plymouth notes Bryant Black dies from injuries after train incident. Decatur records postponement of Orval Johnson murder arraignment. Fort Wayne reports whiskey mixup at Mecca Girl. Kendallville coroner cites accident death of Robert Alfrey. Fort Wayne also notes Somer Kronmiller acquitted in death case. Radio WOWQ appoints Paul Mills as general manager.
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Indianapolas
Rue J. Alexander
Alberti E. Williams
Greencastle
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Williams
H. Dale Brown
Indianapolis
Relief supplies to Norway for occupied areas announced
The National War Fund enabled 30 000 pairs of shoes for children ages five to fourteen to be distributed to occupied Norway by neutrals. American Relief for Norway also sent more than 200 bales of clothing and 25 tons of dried milk along with medical supplies as relief measures.
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Norway
New York
National War Fund
Local Poultry Market Reports Mixed Egg Weights
In JPNA Louisiana a two ounce gryz is noted as normal while a five year old silver lace wyando pal is added to production. L. Rooter reports added outputs though recent lots show one weight and another tare.
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JPNA
la. W.R
Rl. L. Rooter
B29s Smash Protest Opening Targets Japanese Indo-Equipped Plants
In a major WWII air attack, about 100 B 29 Superfortressesfrom Saipan struck Honshu targets including Nagoya and other industrial sites. Tokyo claimed Nagoya damage minimal, while reports noted fighter resistance and numerous enemy claims. Separately Indianapolis production officials protested a plan to reopen the Fell Creek plant, citing labor shortages and workforce needs.
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Washington
Honshu
Saipan
War Department
Otr
Tokyo
Nagoya
Japan
Shizuoka
Osaki
Mitsubishi Aircraft Works
China
Indianapolis
Fell Creek
L.ben O. Evan
Pradusiis
Cy Committee
Army Oru Tance
Fort Wayne
E. C. Ackins Company
Tolheim Oil Tank and Pump Company
Ft. Wayne
Livestock Report from Indianapolis Nods Mixed Market Strengths
Hogs 160-240 lbs up 5-15 cents with top at 14.80 for good 160-400 lbs. Cows strong with good and choice 31 weights at 13.65 to 13.90. Cattle calves steady. good steers and heifers 13.50 to 14.50. dairy and medium stock 8 to 12.50. cutters 6.75 to 9.50. canners 5 to 6.50. dealers steady with top 17.50.
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Indianapolis
U.P
Coal Briquet Market Gains Ground in Lykens Pa
Wartime demand spurs American industrialists to expand an thracite briquet production from bank coal. Briquets mix coal with binder and press into two ounce cubes with low ash and efficient burn. Local plant in 1919 makes 800 tons daily, Lincoln branch adds 300. A Philadelphia plant using soft coal is planned.
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Lykens
Europe
United States
Lincoln
Philadelphia
Induction Heats Army Ordnance Steel Case Base
An Army Ordnance steel carriage base is heated from room temperature to 3600 degrees and back to normal in about three seconds using induction heating.
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Army Ordnance Steel
Carridge
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