Japanese Convoy Smashed Off Leyte in Latest U S Action
General MacArthur reports another Japanese convoy of four transports and three destroyers sunk off Leyte. Eight US planes lost. total ships sunk in the operation reach about 28 escort vessels including destroyers. Japanese forces on Leyte are described as cornered with American troops advancing on three land fronts.
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Lest
U.S
America
Oimner
Tate
Alsa Jigsnyse Cestrover
Doris
Hosdweg
Privet Gare
Mag Jethurs
Dour Munique Sa Dagan
Leyte
Ward Strike May Spread To All Its Stores
Washington reports the War Labor Board summoned Montgomery Ward officials and CIO United Retail Workers to an emergency session to address Detroit strikes and assess nationwide policy. Samuel Wolchok said the board will determine why orders were ignored as Ward workers fear nationwide impact. The hearing is set for Thursday at 2 30 pm EWT.
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Montgomery
Ward
War Labor Board
Company
Detroit
Samuel Wolchok
United Retail Wholecase and Department Store Employees of America
CIO
Wolchok
Montgomery Ward
Can Have Turkeys If You Can Get Them
Baltimore report on December 12 describes War Food Administration limits on chickens while noting turkeys and other fowl remain available. Representative Baldridge cites supply conditions on Delmarva and city markets as dealers adjust to restricted poultry.
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Baltimore
War Food Administration
Mary Janders
Wiles
Baldridce
WFA
Delmarva Peninsula
Batinore
100 Octane Gas Output Reported For US Aviation Fuel
Washington reports that 100 octane aviation gasoline production in the United States is described as a practical miracle. Interior Secretary Ickes, in a letter to Harry C. Humble, notes production reaching over 500000 barrels per day and praises the Humble Oil and Refining Company for its role and a ceremony honoring workers.
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Washington
United States
Sas
Harry C
Humble Oi and Refling Company
Houston
Texas
Humble Company
Re- Enery
Ickes
Holler Is Killed In Action Frederick Soldier Reported
War Department telegrams relayed to relatives confirm Pfc. Reuben Holler near Knoxville and Pvt Turner Holler with Marines killed or wounded in action. Holler, 24, and siblings served with Army and Marine forces. letters from overseas described their health and front-line service amid ongoing conflict.
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Frederick County
War Department
Reuben Holler
Sadie Parsons
Knoxville
Turner Holler
Hiram Wolfe
Hampton Wolfe
Oovier
Aia
Pie
Pe Holler
Pvt
Lynn Holler
France
My Army
Pfe Turner Holler, Jr
Marines
Lina Baker
Martinsburg
W. Va
Blanche Jensen
Kansas City
Kans
Dorothy Thompson
Brunswick
Negotiated Peace Main Jap Aim
A Kiwanis Club talk by Walle Hubbard of the American Automobile Association argues Japan seeks a negotiated peace to delay total defeat. He cites Japan's resources, minpower, and transportation knowledge, urges conservation and continued wartime effort, and notes tire and rubber shortages. The event includes AAA members and local officials.
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sSlogan
Golden Gate
United States
Rom
California
Germany
Kiwanis Club
Frances Scott Key Hotel
Walle Whiteley Hubbard
American Automobile Association
Tokyo
Dover
Japan
Hubbard
America
Texas
U. S
Mr. Hubbard
Licenses Revoked in Frederick County Court Action
Four Frederick County residents had motor vehicle licenses revoked following court action. Convicted individuals include J Paul Adams death case figure Paul Rudolph Marsh and Frank Brashears. Additional suspensions list Edwin Albaugh Holter Claggett Lester Conner John Proctor Paul Wise Roy Zimmerman Ralph Rice Maron Ridgely Jesse Bussard and Harry Shafer with terms from 10 days to 3 months. Andrew Eyster received a reprimand for failing to stop for a school bus.
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Ira EE
Dana Rudy
Paul Rudolph Marsh
Middletown
J.paul Adams
Frank Brashears
East Fifth Street
Edwin D. Al'baugn
East Third Street
Holter Claggett
Knoxville
Lester Cecil Conner
South Virginia Avenue
Brunswick
New Market
Jesse Wilson Bussard
Monrovia
Harry George Shafer
Dedi
Andrew Ross Eyster
Emmitsburg
Injured in collision on Gettysburg Emmitsburg road
Three people were injured when a car operated by Rhoten Alexander 19 of Blue Ridge Summit overturned on the Gettysburg Emmitsburg road two miles north of Emmitsburg. Alexander fractured his left shoulder and suffered bruises. Passengers Lucille Darmner 19 of Thurmont and Herbert Glass 17 of Emmitsburg endured bruises and shock. Darmner remained at home.
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Crach
Gettysburg
Emmitsburg
Rhoten Alexander
Blue, Ridge Summit
Alexander
Lucille Darmner
Thurmont
Herbert Glass
Jimmitsburg
Sheck
Congress debates salary boosts for top officials
Rep Vinson of Georgia proposes raising the President's pay from 73 000 to 100 000 yearly and grants 90 000 to the Vice President, House Speaker, and Cabinet members while 15 000 goes to Congressmen. He argues taxes and living costs justify higher pay though the House recently voted to add 3 000 for each member's clerk hire.
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Metta Seun
Vinson
House
Series E Bond Sales Improve Near Fourth Quarter Goal
Washington reports Sixth War Loan Series E bond sales reached 4.408 billion dollars with optimism from director Nees OWeveen that the 2.5 billion E bond quota will be met as payroll deductions keep rising in December. Final Sixth War Loan totals to be released January 2. Overall securities sales hit 15.496 billion with 11.982 billion from individuals and corporate purchases completing the drive.
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Washington
Nees
Court Actions and Local Water Reports From Hagerstown
Court news includes equity actions: Anna L Geisler vs Preston L Geisler for absolute divorce with Hattie C Wachter as next friend. Cole petition for appointment of a committee of trustee. Property transfer recorded Gilmore R Flantz and wife to Bernard Robert Baumgardner and wife. Local water woes ease after record rainfall and rising supply. Washington passes citizenship bill for children of service members married overseas. ensures US citizenship for underage American fathers’ children.
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Anna L. Geisler
Preston L. Geisler
Hattie C Wachter
Mery CC
Washington
Der
House
United States
Dickstein
D-N.y
Auto With Six War Workers In Accident
Six Frederick war workers escaped injury when their car was struck near Ellicott City at about 6 30 pm Monday. Albert E. German of Woodlawn crossed the highway and hit the Ford car driven by Charles M. Ford Jr of this city. Passengers Fern Hunichen Imogene Burkison William H Tracey Charles F Ford and Roger R Fogle all of who were uninjured. German charged with drunk and reckless driving and to have a hearing in Ellicott City tonight. Occupants of the Ford car are employed in a Baltimore war plant.
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Frederick
Ellicott City
James Simmons
Albert E. German
Woodlawn
Charles M. Ford, Jr
West Patrick Street
Ford
Fern Hunichen
West South Street
Imogene Burkison
William H. Tracey
Wisner Street
Charles F. Ford
Roger R. Fogle
East Patrick Street
Simmons
Ralph K. Weedy
Burkittsville
Eviegtt
Baltimore
Parz Wr
Wheat Price Up Four Cents As Bread Prices Stand
Washington reports a four cent per bushel increase in the wheat ceiling price, effective tomorrow, to meet 1944 stabilization act requirements. The OPA notes bread prices remain unaffected by the action, and the rise affects all distribution levels to favor producers.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Drunken Driver Pleads Guilty in Hearse Crash Case
A drunken driver from Anne Arundel County, Wm. J. Hollis Glen burné, pleaded guilty after a Monday crash into a hearse. He was held on default bond of $1,000, then released on $103.05 following a Tuesday hearing before Magistrate Alton Bennett, with attorney Richard E. Zimmerman.
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Anne
Arundel County
Alton ¥. Bennett
Wm. J. Hollis Glenburné
Richard E. Zimmerman
West Part Of State Gripped By Blizzard
The Western Maryland region faced a severe blizzard with 15 to 20 inch depths and 100 foot visibility in Allegany and Garrett counties. Travel halted on U.S. Route 40 as buses and transit lines suspended service. 11 snowplows cleared Washington County while over 40,000 civilian employees aided Army depots.
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Maryland
Frosburg
Mot Crisis
Allegany County
Cumberland
Garrett County
State Roads Commission
Baltimore
Washington County
Blue Ridge
Cumberland and Westernport Transit Company
Georges Creek
Hagerstown
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