Bastogne Heroes Hold Line As Patton Breaks Ring
wartime dispatch praises Patton’s Third Army for encircling Bastogne after stiff German resistance. It notes hundreds of German tanks destroyed, prisoners captured, and the grit of American troops under rationed supplies and scarce ammunition. Names Sgt Richard Deaster and Sgt Sabin Landry highlighted for tank kills.
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Patton
Bastogne
von Rundstedt
Bataan
Richard Deaster
Oshkosh
Wis
Deaster
Sabin Landry
Baton Rouge
Gilbert Oken
Jefferson Street
Washington, D. C
Two Executed Youths Describe Boykin Slaying During Flight
Shimmick and Boykin, AWOL from a Navy air station, recount a Meridian to Waynesboro trip marked by singing and laughter as they admit planning robbery, killing Joe Boykin, and returning for the money before fleeing to Mobile and Lagrange where authorities captured them. Father Flanagan sought mercy due to youth.
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Meridian
Waynesboro
B. J. Flenagan
Boys Town
Neb
Planegen
Shimmick
Boykin
Joe
Mobile
Lagrange
Congress to push for single American foreign policy
Representatives Hayes and Judd will introduce a bipartisan resolution next week to reject separate Democratic and Republican foreign policies. They argue Congress should recognize an American foreign policy that is stable, continuing, and nonpartisan to avoid jeopardizing the wartime effort.
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Congress
House
Hayes
Arkansas
Judd
Minnesota
Hays
Army beef boning and freezing seen as postwar aid
Army methods of boning and freezing beef for overseas shipments save prep time and cargo space, with 50 to 60 pound boxed portions ready for roasting frying and grinding. Limited boneless pork also ships. Officers say civilian use after the war is likely.
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Army
Army Service Forces
Second Service Command
Selman Field
James EB. Davies
Quartermaster Market
Cantey
Diver Dorothy Ten der Exhibits in War Work Era
A Los Angeles aviation plant worker and famed diver Dorothy Poynton Ten der returns to public exhibitions for the first time since Pearl Harbor, continuing she records in competitive diving that have never been equaled.
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Los Angeles
Dorothy Poynton Tender
Pearl Harbor
Inflation fight continues 1945 war effort warnings and guidance
Officials across the OSS and Treasury stress sustained restraint to beat inflation and fund wartime needs. Fred Vinson warns 1945 requires continued effort. J Monroe Johnson notes rising war transport demand. Ted Gamble urges timely victory with War Bonds. Navy and Army intelligence stress guarding military information and risks of disclosure.
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Fred M. Vinson
Office of Economic Stabilization
J. Monroe Johnson
Office of Defense Transportation
Ted R. Gamble
War Finance Division
Treasury
Hewlett Thebaud
Naval Intelligence
Clayton Bissell
Assessing German push on Piast Poge flank and Allied response
Reports describe a German effort along the Piast Poge salient with a watchful Allied patrol. Allied and German troop movements are watched for signs of diversion or buildup toward a potential Allied offensive against the west wall. Military experts note the large German force signals aims beyond a minor breakthrough, suggesting Von Rundstedt could press again before retreat behind the Siegfried line.
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Ninta
von Rundsted
Siegfried Line
Ballent and Zupsic Elected to NCO Post at Selman Field
S/Sgt John Ballent of Section C and FySat Joseph Zupsic of Section B were elected president and vice-president of the NCO Clan at Selman Field this week. They succeed Spt. Nathaniel Oddo and SoSet Major D. Wright as officers. Ballent, a supply sergeant of Section Co, has 33 months in service and hails from Mt. Carmel Pa. Zupsic, from Monaca Pa, has three years in the Army.
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John Ballent
FySat
Joseph Zupsic
NCO
Selman Field
Ballent
Zupeie
Spt
Nathaniel Oddo
SoSet
Major D. Wright
Section Co Wid
Mt. Cairmel
Aupsic
Monaca
Bing Crosby Tops Movie Box Office In 1944
The Motion Picture Herald ranks Bing Crosby as the top box office star for 1944 with his films selling the most theater tickets. His hit Going My Way drives the success, surpassing Gary Cooper in second and Bob Hope in third among ten leaders.
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Hollywood
Bing Crosby
Motion Picture Herald
Bing
Gary Cooper
Bob Hope
Betty Grable
Spencer Tracy
Greer Garson
Humphrey Bogart
Abbott and Costello
Gary Grant
Bette Davis
Devereux cited for Distinguished Unit Badge in CBI theater
The 12th Air Force cites First Lt. John F. Devereux of Monroe La for outstanding service with the troop carrier group now serving in the Mediterranean theater. The unit ferried supplies to Allied forces in the Imphal Valley and Burma, earning praise as it supported operations for two and a half months. The group nicknamed Cerny’s Circus under Col. John Cerny has returned to the Mediterranean for its 27th month of combat.
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John F. Devereaux
12Th Air Force
John F. Devereux
Sixth Street
Monroe
Devereux
Mediterranean
Imphal Valley
India
Myitkina
Burma
Imphal
Cerny's
Col
John Cerny
Harrison
Idaho
L. E. Christman JR
Italy
Lloyd FE. Christman Jr
Clarks
United States
William R. Cutler
James Dodd. Monroe
Air Transport Command
Browneville
Tenas
Frances CC. Thomas
Cutler Wall
Great Falls
Mont
Philip Cooley
Eighth Air Force
England
Oat Tins
Philip Conley
Singer
Eighth of Force
Eighth Air Force Service Command
B. A. Cooley
Addie J Cogley
COC
Son of Eli Havela Naval Aviator Landed Safely Overseas
Cpl. Arlan Eli Rawls of the Maine Naval Air Corps has landed safely overseas after departing from the Marine air base in San Diego California. His parents Mr and Mrs Eli Havela confirm his safe arrival abroad.
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George W. Fortenberry
Thomasville
George W. Fortenbers
Finney General Hospital
Poon. Fortenberry
Monroe
Issleyne Keith Fortenberry
Fortenberry
Baskin High School
Baskin, la
Aar Corps
Eli Havela
Cpl
Arlan Eli Rawls
Maine Naval Air Corps
Marine Air Base
San Diego
Calif
Markets at a Glance: U.S. Stocks Rise on War News
New York reports stocks higher aided by war news, bonds steady, rails rally as commissions houses buy. Chicago shows wheat weakness from professional selling while corn remains firm. Rye also firm with short covering. Hogs steady near ceilings at 14.75, cattle steady with top at 16.15.
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New York
Chicago
Cotton futures rise on year end buying in New Orleans
New Orleans cotton futures gain as short covering and French demand swirl, with May and July contracts up about 6 to 9 cents and spot cotton closing 25 cents higher. New York trades quiet as expectations of French purchases support prices, with late gains of 15 to 61 cents.
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New Orleans
France
New York
New York Stocks Lift Toward Yearly Highs on Broad Gains
Trading extended a recovery rally with gains across motors, rails, steels and specialties. Volume reached about 1,800,600 shares, the largest since December 15, while Westinghouse, Pepsi Cola and United Merchants rose on split-up hopes. rails and grains also moved higher with corn and wheat finishing lower.
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New York
Westinghouse Preferred
Pepsi- Cola
United Merchants and Manufacturers
Chicago
Colton
Notice and public auction items in Ouachita Parish
A chaotic compilation of notices from Monroe Louisiana and Ouachita Parish outlines licensing, dissolutions, road work, and budget actions. It includes tax payment reminders, municipal police jury proceedings, land grants, service officer budgets, road maintenance orders, and several public notices with dates and procedural details.
Grain futures end firmer after late rally in Chicago
Chicago grain pits closed with wheat down 4 to 4 1 4 cents from yesterday while corn remained steady. Potatoes show shipments and arrivals with lagging demand as Idaho and Wisconsin stocks are noted.
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Chicago
Idaho
Ils
Burbank
Wisconsin
Cotton Industry to Study Problems at Sixth Council Meeting
The National Cotton Council announced plans for its sixth annual meeting in Memphis January 22 to 24. Representatives from 17 cotton states will attend. The program includes discussions on What Cotton Faces from government producer and manufacturer views. Oscar Johnston of Scott MS will present the council’s annual report.
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Tional Cotton Council
Catton
Ranesoin Aldrich
Misessige Farm Bureau Federation
Oscar Johnston
Scott
Miss
Memorial Planned for Richland Representative in WW2 Link
A memorial plaque honoring Lt Wood Nettie, the first Louisiana legislator to die in World War II, may be dedicated at the next legislative session. Lee Laycock said he would introduce a resolution for the appropriation. Nettie, a Rochtend Parish former representative, was killed in France. Noble, the house's youngest member under Gov. Sam Jones, volunteered for duty while in office.
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Baton Rouge
Lee Laycock
James Ho Davis
Wing Idea
Japore
Lt Wood Nettie
Rochtend Parish
France
Congressman McKenzie Rejoins Washington for New Session
Congressman and Mrs Charles F. McKenzie leave for Washington to begin the new session. They spent Christmas in Monroe with relatives and friends, and Mr McKenzie visited many constituents in the Fifth District. The note adds that Lincoln and Jefferson Davis, opposing Civil War presidents, were born in Kentucky.
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Charles F. McKenzie
Washington
Congress
McKenzie
Monroe
Mr. McKenzie
Fifth District
Lincoln
Jefferson Davis
Secon
Kentucky
Butter And Eggs Market Update and Demographic Note
Chicago dispatch reports butter firm with receipts 281654 and unchanged market. Eggs show receipts 12401, firm with price range 32 to 352 and checks moving 2 to 35. The wartime era context notes more than 100.04 persons of Japanese ancestry living in western states.
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Chicago
United States
Uwe
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Adler-Howell Tire Company
Lee Rogers Chevrolet Company
Whitaker Electric Company
Ekeene Ferry Lumbar Company
Hale & McNeil
Dunham-Pugh Company
Kellogg OH Company
M. Kaplan & Son
Haddad Tron
Gay Clothing Company
Hunt & Whitaker
Boots
Sears Roebuck & Co
Snelwir Refining Company
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Magnolia Petroleum Company
Arkansas Fuel Oi Company
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Ga & Supply
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Xe Southerns Hardware Company
Twin City
Mre
Ee Ferent Seven Tire
Casy
Party” Ke Motor Supply Company
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United Electric Service
Pineville Gas Company
Camp iMonroe Wholesale Drug Company
Prooners of Motor Supply
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