British 2nd Joins Attack With 9th And 1st Armies
Allied forces press toward the Rhineland in a major three army offensive. American ninth and British second armies push deep toward the Roer and Aachen, while the First Army advances near Venlo. Third Army invades Reich, moving toward Matz and Belford. Seventeen miles south, the British second crosses the canal and seizes Helden, threatening Venlo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geilenkirchen
Second
Ninth Army
Simpson
Puffendorf
Mariadorf
Schaufenberg
Worselen
Aachen
First Army
Stolberg
Patton
Cid
Luxembourg
Perl
Ober-Perl
Third Army
Saar
Metz
Edward Kennedy
Associated Press
Supreme Headquarters
Allied Expeditionary Force
Rhineland
Cernares
Santa
Vorther
Reich
Matz
Ameren Seventh
Krone
Vises
Belford
Irench
Belford Gan
Germany
U.S. Seventh Army
Ile Canal
Helden
Maas
Venlo
Holland
Breaks in rise of Governor Elect Clarence Meadows
The Register reports the rapid ascent of Clarence Watson Meadows from Beckley lawyer to Governor Elect in under 14 years. It cites early 1928 county political turnover, 1936 attorney general bid, and 1940 support for Governor Neely as key breaks. His father Isadore Meadows is noted as a formative influence and local political figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Leith
Register
Clarence Meadows
Beckley
The
Clarence Watson Meadows
Clarence
Rocky” Holt
State Capitol
Neely
Elect
Fats” Meadows
Isadore Meadows
West Virginia
Ross
Howard
Mary
Fooks
Tsadore
Rufus Meadows
Germans abandon Tirana as Partisans encircle capital
The Nazi news agency DNB says German troops abandoned Tirana after a multi day battle with Partisans. Tito’s Yugoslav HQ says battles lasted several days as rearguards broke north toward Scutari. Durazzo remains under German control with troops retreating from the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Tirana
Adriatic Sea
Italy
D.N.B
Marshal Tito
Scutari
Berlin
Durazzo
Tiarana
Kukes
National Army of Liberation
FDR Advisors Report Wartime Living Cost Rise Near Thirty Percent
Washington. The special committee says the cost of living for wage earners rose 29 to 30 percent, rejecting AFL claims of 44 percent. Davis cites BS index data as of Sept 15 and notes higher gains for low income groups, urging broader periodic studies and potential wage policy adjustments.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
William H. Davis
Bureau of Labor Statistics Index
Davis
AFL
George Meany
The
A.F.L
Bureau of Labor Statistics
B.L.S
Budget Bureau
Leyte Battle Tightens as U S Forces Close on Limon
American units of the 24th and 32nd divisions tighten the noose around Japanese defenders in Limon near Carigara Bay on Leyte as remnants of at least one regiment resist. U S troops also press from Mt Labi foothills while air and naval forces harass Ormoc and nearby airfields, shooting down seven of fifteen attackers in a Tacloban Dayugan raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
MacArthur
Philippines
1 Limon
Leyte
Ormoc
Phines and
Ackack
Limon
Carigara Bay
24Th
First Division
Orme Highway
U.S. 96Th Division
Dapami
Mt. Labi
Linao
Allied Air Blitz Presses Germany From Skies
Allied forces unleash heavy air offensive over Germany with 400 American fighters clearing 86 enemy planes and attacking bridges and oil targets. RAF Lancasters strike Ruhr area while 1,000 Allied bombers pound western and southern oil stores. Luftwaffe fights back with jet ME-262s in vain defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Germany
Ruhr
Munster
Wanne- Eicker
Italy
Viernaa J
Brennerass
England
Luftwaffe
Lechfield
Atunich
Leipheim
Augsburg
Mengen
Lake Con
FDR backs national stadium in Washington capital
President Roosevelt and boxing greats Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney endorse building a national memorial stadium in Washington. The letter cites the venue as a hub for Olympic events Boy Scout jamborees 4-H meetings and veterans contests to honor servicemen and youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
West Virginia
Armed Services
Dempsey
Tunney
Santa Claus Visits Nubbins Before Christmas Aid
Nubbins Hoff man a 3 year old with a bladder ailment wakes to a bright Christmas with a tree and gifts prepared by grateful strangers. Father Marshall Hoff man says postmen and donors from New York and Florida have sent rewards and toys to cheer him despite his illness. The family expects Saint Nick to visit early due to the boy’s fragile health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Thompson
Associated Press
Cheyenne
Wyo
Nubbins Hoffman
Marshall
Nubbins
Forest
Santa Claus
Saint Nick
Hoffman
Expressmen
Cnme
New York
Florida
Ohio telephone strike expands to Cleveland and 20 cities
The Ohio Federation of Telephone Workers spreads action as 1,800 Cleveland operators plan to walk out after picket lines form. Union officials accuse Ohio Bell of using transfer workers, while 19 other communities already observe strike action in Dayton and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Lena Hisenhart
Ohio Traffic Council
The
Telephone Workers Union
Cleveland
Ohio Bell
Dayton
Pollock
W.L.B
Frederick H. Bullen
Mother sought in child neglect case after fatal fire
Officers hunt Mrs. Joseph EB Raines of Eleventh Street on a warrant by Judge Clay Crouse for neglect that allegedly led to the death of her 5 year old daughter Katherine Lee. State police sheriff and constables are directed to arrest her as a coroner’s jury ruled neglect caused the death. A 17 month old, Shirley, survived after inhaling smoke and fumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph EB. Raines
Eleventh Street
Clay Crouse
W. W. Hume
J. P. Meadows
Monroe County
Crouse
Shirley
Blaze destroys 38 structures in MAN-A area fire
A two hour blaze destroyed a supermarket a drug store and an apartment building in MAN-A with total loss about 16000 dollars. Firefighters brought the fire under control. Brussels honors Ike Duen. Avenue des Hortensals in Brussels will be renamed Avenue D Eisenhower official announcement today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Brussels
Ike’ 'Y
Belgium
D. Fisenhower
Seventeen-Year-Old Enlists in Navy After Army Tours
Lloyd J. Connick of Oshkosh Wisconsin, with three campaign ribbons the bronze star and purple heart, left foxholes behind to join the Navy. Drafted at 16 in 1943 after claiming to be 18 he saw action in Africa, Sicily, and Europe, was wounded and discharged. Recovered, he enlisted today as a hospital apprentice second class with parental consent.
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Associateds
Milwauken
Lloyd J. Connick
Oshtcash
Wis
Any
Navy
Army
Connick
James Connick
Oshkosh
Rail Wreck Wounds 18 Near Hortense Georgia
A Atlantic Coast Line train derailed near Hortense Georgia injuring at least 18 people. Most sustained minor cuts and bruises with a few hospitalized at the ACL hospital in Waycross. Secluded swamp country hampered access to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Gla
Atlantic Coast Line
Hortense
Jesup
A.C.L
I. P. Walker
Soviet Push Seizes Ground Around Budapest Front
Russian forces drove toward Budapest as five Soviet columns pressed from the northeast and east. They broke into Diosgyor near Miskolc and moved along the Saja valley toward Miskolc, with Moscow claiming to threaten the Danube flank and Austria-bound routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Kasiscike
London
Jafaitey
Budapest
Danube
Moscow
Aszod
Godollo
Mutvian
WHR
Red Army Bank
Lafuitry
Wilhthr
Matvau
Tran
Age Aod
Proup
Valco
Godolle
Kistolaj
Saja
Miskolc
Berlin
Diosgyor
Buk
Alfred von Olberg
Ing
Buila
Bukk
Matra
Ktatean
Red Army
Belgian Groups Near Compromise
Belgian resistance groups and the Belgian government moved toward a settlement over disarming the resistance. The government banned public arm displays and urged protesters to remain outside restricted zones. The National Union of Resistance Groups ordered members to surrender weapons to their officers for Allied authorities, signaling a conciliatory shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Brussnls
Perlol
Natonal Union of Resistance Groups
National Union
First Memory Lane Tree Planting Set For Today at 2 30
Beckley club to plant the first maple tree at 2 30 p m at the Skelton Airport entrance to honor Pvt Irene Hambrick who joined the Woman's Army Corps. Speakers include Frank H Halstead Clarence Meadows and Robert H Clark with Pleva brothers providing patriotic music. 146 trees ordered along the highway segment toward Fayette County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Beckley Business and Professional Woman's Club
Irene Hambrick
Woman's Army Corps
Frank H. Halstead
Raleigh
American Legion
Clarence W. Meadows
Ashford
Robert H. Clark
Skelton
Pleva Brothers
Scarbro
Johnnie Pleva
Casmer
Airport
Pinecrest Sanitarium
Mercer Boundary Line
T. 5. Rice
Beckley
Sun Heefa
Sixth War Loan Drive Opens Here At Merchants Meet
Merchants and sales staff are urged to attend a Memorial Building briefing from 9 to 10 a.m. EB E Bibb explains bond selling, Frank Guns covers banking view, Phill McDaniel outlines the campaign, and W R Fugit acts as master of ceremonies. Davenport sisters provide music. Navy Mothers and various groups organize booth sales at local stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial
EB. E. Bibb
Frank Guns
Beckley National Bank
Phill McDaniel
County War Finance Committee
W. R. Fugit
Davenport Sisters
Mabscott
Bessie Carroll
Navy
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Lox
Honig
Third
New Point
Gov.Elect Meadows
Ike
Anton Haffner
Inazis
Albania
Switzerland
Paris
France
Lorraine
Normandy
French Ministry of Prisoners and Deportees
FDR
U. S
Munich
Canton
Youngstown
Europe
William Hood Simpson
Jexas Bill
6Th
Cl International
Vel
Georgia
Hort
American Legion Auxiliary
Women of the Moose
Woman's Club
U.D.C
King’s Daughtars
Woolworth's
Ballengee's
Murphy's
Montgomery Wards
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