Ormoc Garrison Annihilated In Philippines Campaign
General MacArthur reports the Ormoc garrison on Leyte Island has been destroyed as American forces trap and annihilate Japanese troops. The 77th Division seized Ormoc in a rapid move north, splitting the garrison and sealing its fate with heavy fighting and air attacks across the Central Philippines.
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Amif
Ormoc
Port Oom
Leyte
Douglas Moes
MacArthur
Jas
Japan
32Nd
Philippines
Borneo
Tarakan
Balikpapian
77Th
Andrew Bruce
Easly
Leatt
Ormac
7Th
Tith
Flyer Held Eyes Open With His Fingers
U S bomber navigator Carl L Hoag Jr received the Distinguished Service Cross after guiding Fortress home with splinter injuries to both eyes he kept open by finger pressure for four hours Flight surgeon and crew described the ordeal during the Europe mission Dec 11 Hoag from San Mateo California was wounded when a flak burst damaged his compartment pilot George Cra craft of Helena Arkansas cocooned the ship and navigator Marin Karant aided with map data and landing in England as doctors praised Hoags endurance and skill in saving the mission and crew
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
England
Carl L. Hoag, Jr
Fr San
George K
Pevicatrr
Li Marin Karant
Ensland
Six Nusbaum Brothers Serve in United States Armed Forces
Six brothers of Mr and Mrs Rockward Nusbaum of New Market area are serving in the U S military. Listed are Carpenters Mate Second Class Scaeland Nusbaum stationed at Norfolk Virginia and with the Quartermaster Corps at land base Little Creek, Pvt Roger Nusbaum in infantry training at Camp Wheeler Georgia, Pvt Rockward Nusbaum overseas with field artillery in France near the Siegfried Line, and Corporal Duff Nusbaum with the Army Air Corps at Williams Field Chandler Arizona.
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United States
Rockward Nusbaum
New Market
Scaeland Nusbaumins
Land
Quartermaster Corps
Cember
Little Creek
Fort
Devens
Mass
Wendell
Navy
Duff” Nusbaum
Oldtuck
Nusbaum
Green
Denance
The
Air Corps
Williams Field
Chandler
Ariz
Roger Nusbaum
Camp Wheeler, Ga
Rock
Ward Nusbaum
France
Siegfried Line
Not Guilty Of Hit Run Charge In Maryland Court
Witnesses failed to prove defendant conscious at time of wreck near November 1. Austin Ho Fua Woodsboro was acquitted of hit and run driving after testimony about the collision with the Claybaugh car near Walkersville. Fox pleaded guilty to driving on the left side hitting the Claybaugh vehicle. He was fined $1143 and hospitalized after the second wreck.
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Sherman FP Bowers
Austin Ho Fua
Woodsbouro
IG Nous
Frederick
Inteascabion
W. ‘Jerome Offutt Fox
Walkersville Wood Boro
Stanley Claybaugh
Keymar
Fox
Claybaugh
Woodsboro
Arith
Af Laws
Walkersville
Charles W. Main
Carey Holsinges
Ralph Potts
Nous
Ana
Circuit’ Court
Bowers
Aganst
James Gilmore
Andrew Simons
Lester Chase
Sher
James W. Wills
German V Bomb Brings Death In Belgian City
A fragmented report lists various traffic citations by Troopers A L Basore and Richard A Myers, including speeding and reckless driving across several towns. A Loyalty Class meet at the Centennial home of Mrs Myra Anderson with 20 members and visitors, planning a Christmas party and sharing prayers, readings, and music.
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John 8
Stroll
York
Wade F. Coruu
Frederick
A L Basore
Emma J. Silik
Towson
Richard A Myers
Robert G Grossnickle
Holsinger
LeRoy Rutin
Springfield
Bernard Rowley
Pittsburgh
Corp
WLW
Corpin
Tivin W Gilmore
Thughsville
Norman Trump
Myra Anderson
Aishower
Margaret ‘Putman
Loyalty Sisters
Lillian Myers
Pauline Quinn
Jesus
Patsy Lescaleet
Evelyn Fox
Quinn
Naom. Gearinger
Recreation
Bell
Gearinger
Price
Hazel Fogle
Viergaret
New York
Belgium
Federal jobs decline signals halt in personnel Reductions
Senator Byrd reported civilian government employment fell by 14845 in October to 3,038,502, following a 34661 drop in September. He warned this may indicate a halt in efforts to genuinely reduce civilian personnel.
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Washington
Uli
Byrd
D-Wa
Senate
Oe Chortrean
Jorrt Committee
Luce urges more recognition for WACs and nurses
Clare Boothe Luce viewing western battlefronts says Americans are lucky in their military readers. She notes WACs deserve higher promotions and more credit as the Connecticut congresswoman and 16 House Military Affairs Committee members head to the Mediterranean theater. She stresses nurses and WACs face tough lives and are greatly needed. Presbytery meeting in Baltimore to discuss a church merger with 100 ministers and elders expected to attend, Rev. Edward G. Conrad to preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Congress
Clare Boothe Luce
Connecticut
House
Presbytery
Baltimore
Presbytery of
Presbyterian Church
Maryland
Edward G. Conrad
Germans show docile behavior under Allied occupation
Paris December 11 report notes German communities have behaved lamb-like so far as Allied troops advance. Military government groups caution that early impressions may not hold as occupation deepens. Aachen and other towns are largely shells with essential personnel evacuated and municipal functions diminished.
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Paris
Europe
Germany
Aachen
Inductions Expected Rise Under Wartime Draft Policy
Cleveland reports from Maj. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey indicate a predicted 10 to 20 percent rise in inductions in the coming months. He cites combat replacements, wartime worker shortages, and Byrnes produce or fight policy as key factors. Hershey notes fewer under-26s available and says boards will enforce stricter job changes while maintaining draft deferments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service
Hershey
James Byrnes
Germany
Greatest Bomber Fleet Hits Nazi Rail Networks Across Europe
The 16,800 U.S. flyers led a massive air assault with more than 3,290 warplanes targeting Frankfurt Hanau Giessen and rail yards. Simultaneous strikes hit Austria Vienna Graz Moosbierbaum and the Ruhr as British and American forces press a two directional offensive.
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London
Frankfurt
U.S
Eighth Air Force
U. S
Hanau
Giessen
Austria
Italy
Hitler
15Th Air Force
Moosbierbaum
Vienna
Soul Ordnance
Graz
Britain
Ruhr
Osterfield
Heiderich
Bruckhausen
Germany
Berlin
Hanover
Brunswick
Saarbrucken
Normandy
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Paleus
Marianas
Marshails
C. M
Neuron Nusbaum
Gom
Leland Nusbaum
Cpl
Patrick Nusbaum
Wendell Nusbaum
Keckward B. Nesbaum, Jr
Penn
U. S. Lucky
Militare
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Salvatore
Tlice
Angelina Nuciora
Rock of Ages
A. A. Lough
South Market St
C.e.cline& Son
Frederick, Md
ALLEN
North Market ST
Expert Studebaker
Studebaker Service
Studebaker
Hillside Motor CO
S. Water Street
Judebaker
Pioneer and Paceraker
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