Fierce Tank Battle On Belgian Front Described
A late December dispatch recounts a night clash south of Marche where a German Tiger and Panther force met a veteran American armored unit. The field, cold and dark, saw heavy losses with charred wreckage, while the Americans halted the German breakthrough with surprisingly light casualties.
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Associated Press
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United Nations Anniversary Highlights Postwar Doubts
R. H. Shackford reports on the UN marking its anniversary with France joining as the 36th member and Stettinius noting hopes for a lasting peace despite doubts about a permanent system. Analysts warn of tensions among allies and the need for a strong world security framework in 1945. Mexico invites Latin nations to discuss security laws and postwar economics, tackling the Argentine issue as the inter-American conference tests U S prestige in the hemisphere.
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United Press Staff
Jrnce
Washington
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State Department
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France
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr
Union of Nations
White House
London Economist
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America
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Argentina
Stetus
Latin-America
Oveta Hobby Receives Distinguished Service Medal
Col Oveta Culp Hobby director of the Women’s Army Corps is awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for her distinguished contribution to the war effort. She is the first Army woman to receive the honor in World War II as WAC expands to nearly 100000 personnel and becomes an integral part of the Army.
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Washington
U.P
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Oveta Culp Hobby
Women's Army Corps
War Department
Hobby
WAC
United States
Borger and Amarillo Placed in War Manpower Categories
War Manpower Commission lists Borger as in group one for acute labor shortages and Amarillo rising from group three to group two. Borger mainly produces high octane gasoline. In recent months the Borger area faced tightening labor markets and production lagging behind schedule due to shortages.
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Washington
Texas
War Manpower ‘Commissions
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Tax Changes Take Effect With New Withholding Rules
Washington January 1 1945 begins with new tax withholding schedules aimed at aligning year long deductions with actual liability. Married couples lose exemptions while each child adds a 500 exemption. filing deadlines include January 15 amended estimates and March 15 final 1944 returns. The reforms seek less year end payments and fewer refunds though overall receipts may not change significantly.
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Washington
Credit Indebtedness Increases In Nov
Credit account indebtedness rose by 148 million dollars in November, the Federal Reserve board reported. It marked the second consecutive month of a larger than expected rise, signaling persistent consumer lending growth into year end.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
New Year Resolutions Surveyed By Gallup
Gallup reports about 15 million American adults vow reforms in 1945 with aims to drink less smoke less save more attend church more and speed the end of the war. The survey lists top resolutions and includes quotes from diverse readers across the nation.
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Borge Gallup
Directe Viene Institute of Public
Rinceton
N. J
Texas Regulars New Year Greetings From Dallas Stations
The 35 000 strong Texas Regular party broadcast New Year greetings from Dallas and Houston stations promising that those who share ideals for a just government by law will hear more. Judge E F Townes of Houston read the message to voters working for constitutional government and said the party has begun to fight with confidence in future success. R J Thomas of the United Automobile Workers CIO proposed a war service bonus for discharged veterans returning to civilian work.
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