Allied push stalls German gains on Mile Front
American forces along the mile front drive back the German spearhead near Bastogne and Dinant Meuse, reporting gains of about 1 mile since the east west line from Arlon. SHAEF notes elastic defense by Germany as both sides press attacks in snow and thaw.
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Ishal Kar von Rundstedt
Sdquarters
Bastogne Echiernachi
Dinanton Meuse
Britain
Neiwwvork
Anc
Bastogne
Nhay
Supreme Headquarters
Arlon
Somenes
Andstedt
Astogne
Batuene
Monschau Forest
E Salient
Politician Charges Swindle Over Sudden Stamp Cancellations
Rep. August H. Airesen of Minnesota accuses the government of swindle as the Office of Price Administration imposes drastic new rationing. He warns President Roosevelt’s re election would intensify rationing to socialize the economy while OPA officials acknowledge public indignation and confusion but trust the system.
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Washington
August H. Airesen
Minn
Officer Price Administration
OPA
Ford
Andresen
Roorel
Missing 8 Days Iowa Flier Found Missing
Orval Garretson of Waterloo and his wife received two Navy Department messages yesterday. One stated their son Ensign Eusiin Harold Garretson had been missing in action since December 19 after a rain squall during submarine patrol off the Florida coast. The other said he and his crew were rescued after drifting two days on a liferaft to an uninhabited island, then picked up by a coast guard vessel. No injuries reported.
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Waterloo
Orval Garretson
Navy Department
Eusiin Harold Garretson
Florida
Garretson
Islay
Churchill and Eden Return to Seek Greek Regency
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden left Athens for London to urge King George II to appoint a three member regency after Greek leaders agreed at a peace conference to request a regency. A separate assassination attempt failed to strike Churchill by about 30 yards and a Greek girl was wounded fatally. fighting persisted as ELAS clashes continued and British forces tightened security around Athens.
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Athens
Winston Churchill
Anthony Eden
London
George of
Greece
George Papandreou i
Churchill
Great Britain
Gree
George
ELAS
Damaskinos
George Papandreo
Stidiz
Myself Winsers
Democratic ‘ Foundation
Ems
France to Sign United Nations Pact on New Year Day
France to sign the United Nations declaration on New Year’s Day in a State Department ceremony. Henri Rennes will represent France as ambassador to the United States. The pact marks France’s return to the UN after six months of accusations and defeat, becoming the 36th member.
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Shington
France
Hs Raetecric
Ito
United Nations
State Department
United Toons
United States
Henr Rennes
White House
Maurer Killed on Italy Front in World War II
Virgil Maurer, son of Mr and Mrs Ed Maurer, living near Fredericksburg, was killed in action in Italy. Relatives learned Wednesday. He had been overseas nearly three years. His wife Florence Priester, formerly of Fayette, worked in Oelwein and was with her parents when the telegram arrived.
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Sumner
Virgil Maurer
Ed Maurer
Fredericksburg
Italy
iFlorence Priester
Fayette
Oelwein
Maurer
Lawmakers Split Over Iowa Income Tax Policy
DES MOINES G P Seven seven per cent of Iowa legislators answered a press questionnaire on returning to full collection or retaining the present 40 per cent forgiveness. Forty per cent favor collection of the entire tax. Thirty seven per cent favor continuation of the present 50 per cent forgiveness. Ten per cent favor full collection if funds go to schools and roads and three per cent favor outright repeal. The rest had no comment or said the tax question would depend on the future. For the year ended June 20, 1944, income tax receipts totaled 7256960, with 5999316 from individuals and 1257152 from corporations, while sales tax receipts were 21443786.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Monks Install Abbott at New Melleray Abbey
The solemn blessing of Rev. Albert J. Beston OCSO, newly elected Abbott of New Melleray Abbey, was given at a high mass by Archbishop Henry P. Rohman. Beston has led the abbey since 1944 after the death of Don Bruno Ryan. The abbey's history traces to monks who founded Poesta Abbey nearly a century ago after leaving Mount Melleray in Ireland.
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Dubuque
Albert J. Beston
Abbott
New Melleray
Gray, Ex Sheriff of Floyd County Dead
Charles G. Gray aged 75 former Floyd county sheriff for eight years and Charles City mayor from 1927 to 1933 died in a Rochester Minnesota hospital yesterday following a heart ailment. His widow survives with two daughters and a son.
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Charles City
iCharles G. Gray
Floyd County
Rochester
Minn
Gray
Marion Tell
Battle for Bastogne Told in Encircled Fight
An American relief column broke the siege of Bastogne as tanks and vehicles churned through shell blasted streets. GIs described harsh conditions, rationing, and cold while recalling air support and armor losses. Captured enemy infantry and steady fighting underscored a stubborn defense and stubborn resolve amid the Bulge.
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Bastogne
Belgium
Bastognes
Eslump
Ming Scu
Dominic J. Rachetto
Spring Valley
Army
Air Corps
Rechetto
Enemies’ gasoline stock depleted reports suggest slow German advance
Press releases from the Seventh Army public relations office claim German fuel shortages may force a mid January impact on Western Front operations. Includes quotes from prisoners and officers about rail and road transport limits, fuel conservation measures, and reduced aircraft engine testing due to gasoline scarcity.
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Seventh Army
Western Front
Iby
State planners draft postwar civil planning report
Des Moines report details a ten month effort by the Postwar Rehabilitation Commission to craft a comprehensive plan for Iowa's postwar economy. It calls for short term projects, a long range development council, and expanded benefits for service members, plus tax exemptions and local borrowing to fund planning and construction.
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Des Moines
Tses
Wis
Horbie
G.I. A
Stare Conservation Commission
State Board of
Sharp Reduction In The Quotas In European War Effort
The January tire quotas show a marked cut from December as the army faces large replacement needs in Europe. OPA director Walter Kline notes the drop in passenger tires by over 2,000 units and stresses continued efforts to maintain essential vehicle operation with minimal tire stock. Quotas by category decline across Small Truck Large Truck Small Implement and Large Implement, with gasoline allowances also easing to support the reduced production and war needs.
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Eurone
Walter DB
Kline
Drs Moines
OPA
Sala Ieday
Kim
Waverly Slayer Scheduled for Tomorrow's Execution
Fort Madison Iowa reports Stan Kasten death warrant set for dawn. The 26 year old Janeville man Glenn Winchell described as a guard, prepares to witness the final hours. Raster, who did not testify during his trial, plans no final statement to the press.
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Fort Madison
Bhone
SD Kasten
Glenn Winchell
Ole Waverly Artites
Janesville
Raster
Sialanenz
Japanese Losses Mount as US Bombing Expands Pacific War
United Press reports 41 Japanese ships added to toll amid Allied bombardment across the Pacific from the Marianas to Mindoro. American submarines and surface ships sink destroyers and vessels while B 29s strike Musashino works near Tokyo. Heavy air and sea tolls ripple through Mindoro and Manila areas as Japan’s fleet wanes.
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United Press
Inj Ane
Attac. Pac
Saida Nor
Marianas
Jimiberaki
Honshu
Toko
Musashino
Japan
U.S
Volcano Islands
Tokyo
Mindoro
Philippines
Pacific
Lippines
Southwest Pacific
Navy Department
Ich
Amecan
Far Eastern
Ape Liserator
Cler
Field
Manila
Dies Committee Faces Oblivion
The Dies Committee faces possible oblivion as the new House may extend or cancel its functions. Rep. Martin Dies and three other incumbents failed to seek reelection, while Democrats oppose renewal citing anti administration actions. Republican support wanes over fears of a pro administration tilt.
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Das
Ratkin
House
OEE
Administration Democrats
Arews
CIC
Reublican
Administration
Rep
Martin Dies
Tex
Joe Starnes
Ala
John M. Costello
Calif
Fred JE. Busber
Sil
Avery Defies Roosevelt Seizure of Ward Stores
The Roosevelt administration seized Montgomery Ward properties in seven cities but Sewell Avery refused to accept the order for a second time this year. Maj. Gen. Joseph W. Byron saved the order at 9 50 a m. Army officers met with Ward officials before Avery left his office, declining to comment. President Roosevelt warned that Avery’s defiance threatens wartime labor stability as unions and workers face possible strikes in key plants, including Detroit and surrounding areas.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Monttgomery Ward and Co
Sewell Avery
Ms Board of Directors
Joseph W. Byron
Special Services Division
Army Service Forces
iChingo
Detroit
Jamaica
St. Paul
Ann
Denver
Colo
San Rafael
Cali
Portland
Ore
Iby
Livery
Bsron
Chicago Restraining Company
Army
Avery
Montgomery Ward
Feaster
Seas Avery
Ward
Roit
Red Tank Forces Move on Vienna
Soviet forces drive toward Vienna on a broad front west of Budapest in a major push. Korix’s German Hungarian defense withdraws toward the Austrian border as Tolbukhin’s troops advance. German armor counterattacks fail, with a high tank loss tally during rear-guard actions. Lunte, 98 miles from Vienna, falls to the Soviets.
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Moscow
Red Army
Vienna
Budapest
Gerrison
DuGapesi
Korix
Seawolf Submarine Reported Overdue in Pacific Patrol
The 1450 ton submarine Seawolf is overdue on Pacific patrol and presumed lost with its crew of at least 62 men, marking the 34th U S submarine lost in the war and the 239th American naval vessel. The Seawolf left on December 1, 1938, with another submarine reported overdue earlier.
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Washington, D. C
Pacific
Navy
U. S
Coraasiius
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