New Trial Sought in $25,000 Damages Case
Thirty one defendants in the James Guntherman dam-ages suit from Jasonville face requests for a new trial after Guntherman was awarded $25,000. The motion was denied by Judge Anderson in federal court. The Humane Society at Niantic exposes starving mine mules left 265 feet underground after shutdown. Also reported: 32 victims of a Christmas Eve fire in Lobart Okla were buried and this Christmas is named the coldest in 52 years.
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James Guntherman
Jasonville
Guniherman
Sraetteeeman
Anderson
Lobart, Okla
Lone Sailor Recounts Shark Encounter After Ship Sunk
Lt William R. McClendon describes 45 hours at sea in the Pacific after his ship went down. He recalls a shark brushing him and his quick kicking to escape.
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Mallas
Tex
William R. McClendon
Pacific Ocean
Turner, Jr. Arrives Safely With U S Army in France
Pvt. Joe Turner Jr. has arrived safely with the United States Army somewhere in France, according to word received by his wife Mrs. Marguarite Turner. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Eskin Turner.
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Pvt
Joe Turner, Jr
United States Army
France
Marguarite Turner
Eskin Turner
Soldier Harold Tucker Visiting Wife in Manchester
M Sgt Harold Tucker of the United States Army stationed at Manchester New Hampshire spends the holidays with his wife Mrs Rose Tucker.
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Sgt
Harold Tucker
United States Army
Manchester, N. H
Mrs
Rose Tucker
Kenny Coleman Ph M 3/C Home for Christmas
Kenneth Coleman Ph M 3/c stationed with the United States Navy at San Bruno California is spending a few days leave with his parents Mr and Mrs William Coleman during the holiday period.
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Kenneth Coleman
United States Navy
San Bruno
Cal
William Coleman
Jake Malicoat Returns to Norfolk Navy Post
Raymond Jake Malicoat has returned to Norfolk Virginia where he is stationed with the United States Navy after spending the holidays with his wife and daughter.
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Raymond
Jake) Malicoat
Norfolk, Va
United States Navy
Linton Boys Stage Reunion in Pacific
Mr and Mrs Angus Bowers report their son Calvin Bowers serving in the Navy in the South Pacific sent a letter home. He recounts a December 19 surprise encounter with Paul Bowers and mentions two other Linton sailors, Paul Sieele and Paul Franklin, who tried to grab the papers he carried.
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Angus Bowers
Calvin Bowers
United States Navy
South Pacific
Paul Bowers
Paul Sieele
Paul Franklin
Mrs Don Johnson Struggles With Army Promotions
In Carlsbad New Mexico Mrs Don Johnson finds it hard to keep up as her baby learns to say Lieutenant to Daddy Johnson who returns home wearing captain insignia.
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Carlsbad, N. M. IV
Don Johnson
Daddy Johnson
Poem Tribute to Stilwell Echoes Across India Burma Roundup
Pasadena poet Sgt. Smith Dawless writes a tribute to Gen. Joseph W. Stilwell in the India Burma Roundup recall issue. The verse praises Stilwell’s leadership, stamina, and humanity while foreshadowing a returning, still-active commander seen along the Ledo Road in a jeep toward Mogaung.
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New Delhi
India
Smith Dawless
Pasadena
Cal
Army Times
India-Burma
Joseph W. Stilwell
Burm
Mogaung
New York Central Boiler Explodes In Elkhart Yard
In Elkhart Indiana two railroad workers were killed and another seriously injured when the New York Central locomotive exploded in the yards. Engineer R F Donnell of Chicago died from blast injuries while fireman John Wargon of Elkhart was hospitalized with burns and broken bones. The eastbound train carried holiday passengers but no passengers were hurt. Cause of the accident is under investigation.
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Elkhart
Ind
U.P
John Wargon
New York Central Railroad
R. F. Donnell
Chicago
Wargon
Seattle students rally for Sixth War Loan Bond drive
In Seattle schools pupils opened piggy banks to raise 564000 dollars for war bonds on a designated school bond day, signaling strong patriotism as the drive rolled around.
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Seattle
U.P
Red Army seizes Budapest as siege nears end
Soviet tanks and troops broke through to central Budapest amid fierce Axis resistance. Two spearheads moved within three miles of the royal palace while nine western suburbs fell, isolating Nazi and Hungarian forces in a 150 square mile pocket along the Danube. Other Soviet columns crossed the northern Danube and seized the Esztergom river crossing.
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Moscow
U.P
Budapest
Danube
East Bank
Pilis
Esztergom River
Indiana GOP farm advisory committee proposes 1945 program
A nine point farm legislative program for the 1945 Indiana General Assembly was proposed by the Republican Agricultural Advisory Committee in Indianapolis. The plan covers farm chemurgy, Bangs disease control, riboflavin enrichment for bread, drainage regulation, conservation district rules, and the Walbash Valley flood project. The committee also seeks Standard Time return and expanded Purdue University College of Agriculture facilities. Bruce F. Hardy of Scottsburg chaired the committee with Governor-Elect Ralph F. Gates approving its formation.
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Indianapolis
Indiana General Assembly
Republican Agricultural Advisory Committee
State Department of Agriculture
Bruce F. Hardy
Scottsburg
Purdue Alumni Association
GOP
Iso
Purdue University
Collegef Agriculture
Ralph F. Gates
Revival at Burris Chapel U B Church to last until Dec 31
Revival continues at Burri Chapel U B Church through next Sunday December 31 with family day observed. If not attending another church, attendees are urged to come bring the family. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 1 p.m.
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Burri Chapel
U. B
Burris Chapel
Al Jolson Improving After Malaria Recurrence
Hollywood reports stage and screen star Al Jolson is recovering slowly from another malaria relapse. The 1930s entertainer had contracted malaria during an overseas tour last year and is under physician care as he regains strength.
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Hollywood
al Jolson
Jolson
Livestock and Market Report from Indianapolis
Hogs 500 to 400 pounds 50 cents higher at 12.75 to 14. Sows 14 to 14.05. Cattle 2,000, calves 500. Steers steady to weak. heifers and cows steady. Good steers up to 16. medium and good 13 to 15. load mostly good heifers 15. Cows 10.25 to 12.50. cutters 7 to 10. canners 5.5 to 6.75. Sheep 1,000. lambs 14.5 to 15.25 for good to choice. common to low good 11.25 to 14.25. Dealers 50 cents higher. top 18.50.
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Indianapolis
U.P
Marines Seek 150 War Dogs For Yankee Fronts
The Marine Corps appeals for 150 Doberman and German shepherd dogs aged one to four from owners east of the Mississippi by January 31, 1945. Dogs, about 27 inches tall and 70 pounds, must be healthy and nonvicious, to train mainly for scout duties and aid wounded Marines.
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Indianapolis
Indl
Marine Corps
Anthony Morello
Indiana
Marine Corps Headquarters
Mississippi River
Dogs For Defense, Inc
East 6Th Street
New York
N. Y
Marine Headquarters
Tex
Péleliu
J:os
Bombardment of Tokyo daylight raids praised by Hansell
General Hansell says B-29s are a magnificent weapon and that primary targets in Japan are small but crucial. Nagoya Hatsu toki plant heavily damaged with 40 percent destroyed or burning. Kokuki plant disrupted. only two B-29s lost in the month. Japanese raids on Saipan airfields caused some damage but were largely repelled.
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Hansell
Nagoya
Japan
Fansell
Hatsutoki Aircraft
Kokuki
Bonins
Saipan
Tokyo
Marianas
Pear Harbor
Plans Announced for Gates Inauguration in Indianapolis
The Jan 8 inaugural ceremonies for Gov Elect Ralph F Gates were announced by State Treasurer James M Givens as committee chairman. The program includes a 11 am start with a half hour Indianapolis Concert Band performance and oath for Lt Gov Richard T James by Chief Justice Mart J O Malley.
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Indianapolis
Ralph F. Gates
Hary G. Leslie
James M. Givens
Frank N. Richman
Indiana Supreme Court
Otto K. Jensen
State Board of Accounts
Statehouse
Richard T. James
Mart J. O'Malley
Gates
Schricker
Dan C. Flanagan
Appellate Court of
Indiana
Jean S. Milner
Second Presbyterian Church of
Logan Hall
Meridian Street Methodist Church
Columbia City
John H. Lauer
Williamsport
Friedman blends dentistry and hotel life in Danville
Dr S B Friedman who runs a dental practice and a peak hotel here recalls experiences that helped him through college and now aids him in the hotel kitchen amid manpower shortages. Recent tests show refrigerated container shipping preserves flavor and nutrition of highly perishable fruits even after long journeys. The Bazooka rocket gun terrifies German forces in Southern France, described by prisoners as a mobile flamethrower.
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Danville
111
S. B. Friedman
Friedmen
Shipbine Fruits
France
Navy deserter arrested after being hailed as hero
Federal agents seized Charles Lyons Jr., 22, of Azusa California, at actor Dennis Morgan's home after a Hollywood columnist reported Lyons had stayed as a house guest at the canteen. Lyons used the alias Chuck O Brien and feigned injuries to claim a Medal of Honor awarded by Admiral Nimitz with visits from Mrs. Roosevelt.
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San Francisco
U.P
Roosevelt
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Charles Lyons, Jr
Azusa
Cal
Dennis Morgan
Hollywood
Morgan
Lyons
Hollywood Canteen
Chuck O'Brien
Adm
Chester W. Nimitz
Saipan
Card of Thanks from Roy Jarmon
I express sincere heartfelt appreciation to my friends and neighbors for kindness during my illness at home and in the hospital. Thanks for gifts, offerings, and cards at Christmas. I pray for a happy New Year for all. Your friend Roy Jarmon Hillcrest hospital Vincennes Ind. Come see me sometime.
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Roy Jarmon
Hillcrest Hospital
Vincenes
Ind
California foresters build wind tunnel for forest fire studies
Scientists from California state forestry research built a wind tunnel to simulate fire spread in forests. The device enables controlled experiments on wind effects and ember transport to improve wildfire understanding.
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California
Hollywood
German Surprise Attack In Italy Raises Front Tension
German forces launched a sudden assault in the western sector of the Fifth Army front near Serchio Valley and Gallicano, forcing American outposts to fall back to prepared positions. Allied air forces ferried in more than 1,000 fighters to strike communications and supply lines as weather improved.
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Rome
U.P
Fifth Army
Serchio Valley
Ligurian
Gallicano
Serchio
Bologna
Eighth Army
Naviglio Canal
Bagnacavallo
Faeny
Italy
New M-9 Folding Bazooka for Jungle and Paratroop Use
The M-9 Folding Bazooka, engineered for easier jungle carry and airborne drops, arrives in a two piece design longer than the original. It can be quickly assembled for firing, enhancing versatility in combat environments.
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