Campaign Is Soldier's Show in Italy War Report
The piece recounts Allied operations against German positions in the Siegfried defenses, describing tight coordination among infantry and air support as troops push through the Seigfried line. It notes Italy's terrain, road networks, and supply ease compared to France, with emphasis on the 6th Army's achievements and the tougher Apennines.
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Seigfried
Beton
Tien
Maly
Italy
Praice
6Th Army
Apennines
Holland
Swiss
France
Senators Seek Preemptive Foreign Policy Principles
Four Senators initiate the B2-H2 resolution to set Senate foreign policy aims ahead of action. Ball and Hatch advocate a clear, affirmative statement to guide presidential commitments and strengthen the United States in international security before war ends. They argue the Senate must define principles to avoid vague, unilateral pledges by the President.
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Washington
Senate
Joseph H. Ball
Minn
Carl A. Hatch
N. Mex
Sardla HB. Burton
Ohio
Lister Hill
Alay
Ball
Roosevelt
German War Prisoners Escape Arizona Camp
Phoenix des 27 ANS reports 25 German prisoners fled a desert internment camp on Christmas Eve. Among escapees and at large is Werner Prien, famed U-boat commander, now titled POW in the United States. Camp commander Col. Holden notes few recaptured. camp lies between Phoenix and Tempe with no nearby towns.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Des
ANS
Federal Bureau of Investigation Today
Germany
Guenther Prien
United States
Prien
Royal Oak
Scapa Flow
Ir Sas
Jurgen Wattenburg
United Press
Graf Spee
South America
William A A. Holden
von Rundstedt
Reich
Adolf Hitler
Marrhan
Col. Holden
Tempe
Iron Lung Baby Battle Creek Christmas Birth in War News
A daughter was born on Christmas Day to Mrs. Hoper Mitchcock age 37. She has spent 18 weeks in hospital under curantive analysis while the father is an Army Captain in Europe. The baby, named Horlea, is in good condition and the mother is reported as improving.
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Battle Creek
Micn
Hoper Mitchcock
Commuans
Witt
Europe
Ancentia
Horlea
Television Leaders Warn Of Postwar TV Sales Skepticism
New York December 27 The Television Broadcasters Association warned that postwar television sales will face brisk competition from new model refrigerators and indoor plumbing. Lewis Alten Weiss vice president cautioned delegates at the first annual convention against optimistic forecasts and noted that only about ten percent of the population can afford television sets soon. He said a metropolitan area of at least 500,000 people is needed to sustain a station and asserted many cannot yet pay the price for reception and set ownership.
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New York
Television Boadcasters Association
Lewis Alten Weiss
Pressen
Association
Weiss
New Year Liquor Rules Vary Across United States
A 1945 greeting outlines how New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day liquor laws affect celebrations. Cities like New York Chicago and San Francisco allow Sunday sales where permitted while others ban it or limit hours. States differ with dry periods and special rules in Pittsburgh Cleveland Philadelphia and Detroit. Some towns, including Los Angeles and Houston, restrict sale at midnight while Indiana imposes Sunday to Tuesday dry laws. Many communities plan celebrations on December 30 to mark the year end.
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York
United States
New York
Chicago
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Gleveland
Birmingham
Newark
N. J
Utah
Bridgeport
Conn
East Orange
Denver
Los Angeles
Jacksonville
Fla
Houseton
Texas
Indiana
East St. Louis
Blackmarketing in France Prompts Courts Martial
Paris reports a senior officer predicting February unveilings as the Army targets U S servicemen accused of selling cigarettes gasoline and military supplies. Dozens have been sentenced to prison from one year to life, with 184 more Americans awaiting trial. The officer cited tanks idle for lack of fuel and widespread black market activity behind front lines. He noted most violations followed pattie lines and supply controls in combat zones. For every American arrested, French civilians are also detained for possessing or moving American equipment.
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Paris
ANS
UW Ttias
United States
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Internatonal Organization
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Benning
China
Turk Heutenant
Great Wall
Basutoland
M. Masupha
H. A. Hounseil
5Th Army
Masupha
South Africa
Indian Ocean
Arizona
Riystery Lifted
Iron Lung
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