Patton Leads Counterattack on German Ardennes Drive
In a pivotal World War II update, Patton’s Third Army launches from the Ardennes to strike the German lines on a 35 mile front, forcing Von Rundstedt to divert forces while Hodges’ First Army tackles the northern flank near Liege. Allied intelligence blames underestimation of German strength and Ardennes misjudgment for the setback. Churchill survives two assassination risks in Athens as Greece's political crisis edges toward a mixed council ruling for the king. U.S. meat industry output hits a 1944 record with 25 billion pounds processed, including hogs, sheep and lambs, cattle, and calves.
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Saar
von Rundstedt
Ardennes
Third Army
Meuse
Courtney Hodges
First Army
Bulge
Liege
U. S
Ardennes Forest
Allied Intelligence Department
Peyton C. March
Richmond
Washington, D. C
Greece
Britain
Winston Churchill
Athens
Churchill
Winnie
Packer
T. Henry Foster
The
American Meat Institute
Wartime Economy Peaks in 1944 with Record National Income
Wartime activity pushed U S national income to record levels in 1944 with goods and services totaling about 197 billion dollars and personal incomes at 155 billion. Government and war spending dominated, while 1945 is expected to level off. Byrnes urged all race tracks to suspend in 1945 to free labor, and war mobilization tightened resource use. OPA rationing resumed amid scarce civilian supplies. The Philippines battles and Leyte victory continued as U S forces pressed the Pacific campaign with B 29 raids on Tokyo and heavy Japanese losses.
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U. S. Department of Commerce
Department
James F. Byrnes
War Production Board
War Manpower Commission
OPA
Leyte
Samar
U. S
Mindorg
Philippines
Gangling Archipelago
Pacific
Sugiyama
Tokyo
Radio Industry Sees Postwar Demand Boosting Jobs
With high demand for tubes sets and FM receivers after the war the radio industry expects to employ at least 145000 people, up from 86173 before the war. About 60 percent of the workers are projected to be women in the new labor mix.
Montgomery Ward Seizure Heads Back to Court
The U S government takes over Montgomery Ward in a second seizure over War Labor Board orders. Legal review will determine if the action stands as Ward argues the war effort is unaffected by its operations. The case cites Ward’s farm machinery sales and military product manufacture versus union rights and closed shop directives.
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Montgomery Ward
U. S
War Labor Board
WLB
Labor unions retain membership despite right to quit
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that of 75 000 union members across 21 plants only 395 withdrew during a 15 day window before membership contracts took effect. Industries examined included shipbuilding and repair, textile, radio, auto parts, chemical, electrical machinery, steel products, transportation equipment and tobacco.
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U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
BLS
Postwar Surplus States Invest in Future Projects
States hold large postwar balances and completed plans, with Oregon at 61.5 million ready and 190 million done, California 195 million balance and 75 million plans, New York 163 million and 65.4 million, Pennsylvania 150 million and 25 million, Illinois 160 million and 10 million. UNRRA buys 15 million in warm clothing. 170 million rely on relief. US steel 1944 output hit 89.4 million tons, earnings likely about 170 million after tax. One in eight discharged soldiers plans to start a business or farm, many with small investments.
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Oregon
Oklahoma
California
New York
Pennyylvania
Illinois
Inside factors blamed for German breakthrough in war
The article argues no single military error caused the German advance. It cites factors tied to Eisenhower and Marshall including offensive orders, battering tactics, German reserves, inflated war department claims, Royal Tiger tanks, robot bombs, and surprise attacks. It notes Hodges as average and discusses postwar tire industry concerns in Akron.
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Eisenhower
Marshall
U. S
von Rundstedt
Rhine
Normandy
Princess Frocks Youthful Be-Ruffled Dress for Tots
Ad promotes two children’s dress patterns, Pattern No. 1266 for ages 11 to 18 with yoke and lace trim, and Pattern No. 1250 for ages 2 to 6 with pantie outfit. Notes fabric yardage and trimming needs, plus wartime order delays and instruction to send orders.
Men Without Country Lost Citizenships Under New Law
Thousands of men who left the United States to dodge military service have lost their citizenship and will be denied readmission under a new statute. With citizenship often not granted by other nations, they are effectively men without a country.
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United States
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Akron
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India
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McKesson Laboratories
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