Great Winter Drive Of Red Army May Be Under Way
Soviet reports claim destruction of 101 German tanks in 24 hours as the Red Army prepares a major winter offensive. Cold, snowy conditions favored slashing attacks, with 270000 winter-hardened Soviet troops advancing in Latvia and about 30 Nazi divisions reportedly caught near the Baltic. Berlin calls the Soviet surge an extreme operation.
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Germany
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Igh
Latvia
Baltic
Slovakia
Ipoly
Gran
Budapest
High Command
Berlin
Eastern Front
Wounded. Co A Soldier Back In U S Phones Home
A sergeant from Company A badly wounded in action and missing for weeks phoned his parents from Stark General Hospital in Charleston. Telegram from the War Department confirms another Spurrier in the same unit was slightly wounded in Germany December 8. Family details multiple Spurrier sons in danger or hospital in England or Belgium, with no word for some time.
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Charleston
Sergeeat
War Department
Lester G. Mainhart
Near New Market
Alton E. Shaff
Roscoe C. Spurrier
East Seventh Stret
Start Set
George C
Jim” Spurrier
Germany
Mainhart
Stark General Hospital
France
Sgt
England
Wemel
Jose
Sgt. Mainhert
O. K
Alor Bally
Spurrier
Willis Ray Spurrier
Seiu Naval Wet Son
Res
Pfc
John S. W. Spurrier
Belgium
County Exceeds War Loan Quota by 23 Percent
Frederick County has surpassed its Sixth War Loan quota by 23 percent, says county chairman W. Clinton McSherry. The city and county total reaches 1,158,000 against a 1,750,000 target, with E bond drives still ongoing to complete the remainder of the month.
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Frederick
W. Clinton McSherry
Sail Idasx
Federal Reserve Bank
Artist Gibson Dies At 76 In New York
New York December 23 Charles Dana Gibson creator of the Gibson Girl famed for depicting the gay 50s ideal American woman died today at age 76 from a heart attack.
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New York
Charles Dana Gibson
Christmas Shoppers In Final Rush Of Spending
Frederick residents thronged streets in a last pre Christmas buying spree amid mild winter weather. The city announced ice on Culler Lake would be allowed for skating this afternoon with some danger spots roped off. Mayor Gittinger noted ice three inches thick overall. Temperatures hovered near 18 to 20 degrees, with a chance of light snow or rain by Christmas Eve. Santa aid arrived as police and the Salvation Army distributed baskets to about 180 needy families, containing beef or pork, canned goods, bread and fruit. All 300 city Christmas trees have been sold, and stores plan Saturday hours extended into the evening as Christmas services flood churches tonight and tomorrow.
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Culler Lake
Hugh V. Gittinger
Santa Claus
St. Nicholas
Frederick City
Salvation Army
Gittinger
Senators Demand Microphones in Senate Chamber
Washington December 23 Senators push for amplifying system in the Senate chamber to avoid mishearing. Senator Andrews D Finch proposes installing mikes while Senator Pepper of Florida seeks to radio broadcast proceedings. Backers say with crucial business this generation no one should miss anything.
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Washington
Taney
Senate
Iian
Andrews
Kanvard Workers Offer Christmas Day Labor to Speed Ship Launch
More than 400 Kanvard workers, AF of L members at J A Jones Construction, await U S Maritime Commission approval to work Christmas Day without pay. They volunteer to help speed the launch of a merchant ship and complete a seventh ship in the yards this month for the boys overseas.
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Denal
U. S. Maritime Commission
American Federation of Labor Union
J. A. Jones Construction Company
Blood Of 301 Typed Here In 24. Hours
The urgent call for whole blood to be flown to the Allied front in Europe prompted 301 Frederick City Hospital volunteers to be typed within 24 hours from Thursday night to Friday night. Eighty one were type O, highly usable in wartime transfusions. A block of 32 Baltimore appointments for Frederick donors was filled quickly, with 32 donors slated to depart Frederick Tuesday morning, transportation by Red Cross Motor Corps and volunteers. First contingent donors, 19, processed by Helen Annan and Dorothy Medved, hospital stall technicians, while two nurses may be assigned to assist. Co-chairs Holmes D. Baker and Charles K. Taylor urge ongoing volunteer turnout as long as the need persists.
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Europe
Frederick City Hospital
Baltimore
Frederick
Red Cross Motor Corps
Trans- Posen Weidner Mae
Helen Annan
Dorothy Medved
Binad
Davena
A. Somerville
Red Cross
Blood Donor Service
Holmes D. Baker
Charles K. Taylor
Greeks Clash as Left and Right Face Off in Greece
British military headquarters announced a strong attack by left wing Elas forces in northwest Greece against rightist guerrillas led by Gen. Napoleon Zervas. The clash violated a prior agreement between the opposing Greek forces to pursue joint action against the Germans.
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Elas
Greece
Napoleon
Zervas
Casetta
Western Front Grave Situation Persists Amid Breakthrough
On the Western Front the conflict remains grave as German high command weighs a major victory plan. Military experts see the aim as trapping several Allied armies. progress has stalled near 30 miles since last Saturday, with no indication of retreat by German leadership. A local quip from Drexel Hill notes shortages, as a drug store proclaims no cigarettes despite prescriptions.
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Washington
uPi
Germany
Western Front
France
Europe
Yule Holiday Rush Strains Maryland Transit and Stores
Maryland prepares for festive Yule amid wartime shortages and crowded travel. Stores scramble as shoppers pick over limited stocks while trains planes and buses run at capacity. Officials call travel a terrific holiday surge. Postmasters strive to deliver cards and parcels though snowed under. Special services and parties mark the Nativity at churches and military installations.
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Associated Press
Maryland
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Christmas Trees Delivered to Pacific Outpost Sailors
Navy transport crews flew Christmas trees from northwest coast states to Pearl Harbor and outposts west of the Solomons. Ships and naval centers coordinated shipments with Navy Air Transport handling distribution. Planes then delivered trees with tinsel and ornaments to lonely island stations from the Solomons to Saipan.
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Pearl Harbor
Navy
Lonely Island
All Island
Pacific Coast
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Onvfpost
Solomons
Saipan
Byrnes Urges All Race Tracks To Close By Jan 3
Washington reports Acting with presidential approval James F Byrnes War Mobilization director urged closure of all horse racing tracks. He asked War Manpower Commission to withdraw employment authorizations allowing racing to continue until war conditions permit. Julius Reeder of Fair Grounds Corp said they will abide by the no racing directive. Tropical Park Miami indicated willingness to close if it aids the war effort.
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Dee
James F. Byrnes
War Manpower Commission
New Orleans
Julius Reeder
Fair Grounds Corporation
Myrdtniive Linn
Miami
Fla. Dee
Terry Duordy
Tate Taadke
Western Front Is Under Snow on Christmas Day
Snow blankets the Western Front as heavy buildup promises a white Christmas for American fighters. Units remain in place for counter moves while many will dine on turkey when feasible, though some soldiers report scarce rations and equipment losses amid the winter offensive.
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Paythhoss
Germany
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Automobile Strikes Bievele Rider Near Garner Park
An automobile struck Bievele Rider 3s near Garner Park Wisconsin as witnesses report the vehicle veered onto West Market Street. Sheriff and local authorities pursued charges against Cher Sheri Bote as the incident unfolded on Mindet Street toward Mest Fawith Street with responders on scene.
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Shaws Feedetich Hotel
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Fragmentary court docket notes from 19th century records
A partial OCR fragment references Alvin Int Mes ee Teed and Boost of Frederick in a Carent Court action. It notes a continuance to January 4 and mentions a second wife, with garbled names and terms. The legibility is too poor to extract clear parties or outcomes.
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Carent Court
Frederick
No Paper Monday The News Will Not Be Published
The News will not publish Monday due to Christmas. Editorial offices reopen after 4 PM Monday. The Pasino office closes for the day.
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Christmas Bay
Pasinos
Brits, Americans Fend Off Nazi Drive Near Sedan and Bastogne
Allied air power pounded German armor as the Wehrmacht pushed from Luxembourg into Belgium toward Bastogne and Sedan. Patton's Third Army reportedly struck northward while American units held Bastogne under siege, with heavy losses and several battalions wiped out.
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Luxembourg
Belgium
Vinden
Reich
Hablemont
Malmedy
Saar
Dillengen
Thiet
U. S
Patton
Berlin
First Army
Aachen
Von
Extermination Camp Claims 700000 Slain in Nazi Camps
Soviet commission report from London details mass killings across Nazi camps at Lwow and Janow with 110000 kilograms of gold recovered, typhoid episodes, exhumations, and a trained error in procedures. The report also notes German E boats attacked an Allied convoy to Antwerp with no damage.
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Moscow
Padia
Lwow
Janow
Thal
Iimmiler
Germany
Strone
Antwerp
Admiralty
Army Christmas Menu Planned for GIs in Message
Army's Christmas menu listed items such as roast turkey with dressing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans, asparagus, fruit salad, celery, pickles, olives, hot rolls, butter, mince pies, candy, nuts and coffee. Army officials said meals should be shared but may vary in combat areas.
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Cmas
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