Last Nazi Alsatian Stand Cracks Near Saarbridge
Allied forces renewed pressure across Saar regions as Third Army breached toward Saarbrucken and Saarlautern amid heavy artillery. In the north, divisions probed Siegfried defenses while Ninth Army and French units pressed toward Colmar, with German forces counterattacking to slow the advance.
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Saarlautern
Neuf Brisach
Rhine
Golmar
Roer
Cologne
High Command
SOTH
Saarbrucken
Anws
Getinaris
Ariven
Saar Box
Diilingen
Saar
35Th
Dieding
Wittring
Sarregue
36Th
Siegfriedine
U.S. Seventh Army
Lorraine
Ong
Strenth
Eifel
St. Amarin
Thana
Deaths of 13 Japanese admirals reported by Yokosuka
The Japanese Navy center at Yokosuka announced that 13 admirals died gallantly in various actions related to Allied operations in the Philippine Sea and Formosa campaigns. Dates were not given, but the deaths followed October 4 and spanned ongoing battles with United States forces beginning October 12.
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Associated
Fronc
Philippines
Yokosuka
Aval
Sla
Mon _ Vics
Hideo Yano
Navy Press Section
Tokyo
Rontori
Iwate
Miyagi
Tokushima
Karafuto
Hokkaido
Japan
Hinlin
OWT
United States
Formosa
Russians Tighten Vise Near Budapest Front
The Second Ukraine army broke through the Danube north of Budapest after a three day tank drive from Hatvan. The Third Ukraine army pressed within 19 miles of the capital as Hungarian defenders reportedly defected. Germans raided west of the Danube while Soviet forces massed along the Balaton fronts, 41 miles from Austria.
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Buda
Pest
Second Ukraine
Danube
Hatvan
Third Ukraine
Lie Olly
Berlly
Vaes
Budapest
Ukraine
Ests
Lake
Balaton
Nis
Woman Fined on Liquor Charge at Embassy Bar
Mrs. Frank Lixo owner of the Embassy Bar 107 East Houston Street was fined $100 and 1785 in nosts in County Court at Tay No 1 Friday afternoon on her plea of guilty to charges of violating the Federal Liquor Control Act. She faced counts of resale of beer without a license on December 6 1944 based on a complaint sworn by Liquor Control Agent Gus Brown.
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Frank Lixo
East Houston Street
Tay No. 1
Gus Brown
Bus Injures 5 A Woman in West Cildebrand Avenue Incident
A woman identified as Mrs RB H Phels of West Cildebrand Avenue suffered head injuries when struck by a Transit bus at 9 am Saturday. She was taken to the Santa Rosa hospital for treatment.
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RB. H. Phels
Cildebrand Avenue
Banta Rosi
Earthquake Damage Hits Osaka Nagoya and Honshu
A powerful quake struck southern Honshu causing factory and home damage in Osaka and Nagoya areas. Tsunami inundations and landslides reported near Shizuoka, with casualties described as limited. Seismic activity compared to 1923 but no confirmed total casualties yet.
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Japan
Osaka
Nagoya
Tokyo
Intnor
Honshu
Nepoya
Shuzuoka
Donel
Min 4
Tokai
Hamamatey
Shimiat
Guake
Belsmolay
Sila
Sea of Enshu
Communists Get Voice in China
Chungking reports Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek has agreed in principle to Communist participation in the baton government and in military leadership of China. The move follows recent cabinet reshuffles including T. V. Soong taking premier duties, marking a pivotal development in the country’s political crisis.
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Chungking
Chiafig Kale Shek
Battony
China
T. V. Soong
Army advances near Faenza with San Prospero capture
Eighth Army troops completed the encirclement of Faenza and captured San Prospero on the Lamone river, advancing about four and a half miles from Pideura. Allied HQ described the fighting as particularly fierce, with some German troops retreating toward Imola while Fifth Army activities slowed under heavy rains and high winds south of Bologna.
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Rome
Eighth Army
Faenza
San Prospero
Lamone River
Cologna-Rie
Pideura
Tony
Paenes
Imola
Paen
Bologna
Terran
Bolonna
Japs Struggle in Leyte Death Trap
In Leyte Island Philippines American forces press three-way advance toward Ormoc as Jap defenders hold in rugged terrain. In China Gen Chen Cheng reports counter attacks drive Japanese from Kweli chang province while pursuit continues near Liuchui and Liming pass amid continuing war pressure.
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Amir Evens
Leyte
Philippines
China
Tokyo
Son
Pacific
Iwodln
Bonin-Valenia Group
Lwodima
Marinans
Ormoc
Mahonag
Pase
Burmen
Carigarn Bay
Leyte River
Chen Cheng
Kwelchaw
South China
Burmarong
Kwelyang
Liming
Fawn) Pass
Kwangsi
Liuchui
Tohshan
Weekend Forecast Summary From Page One
A forecast for the weekend calls for a fair Saturday afternoon and night with Sunday gentler, cloudy, and somewhat colder. The Saturday night low is expected near 40 degrees. Further weather details appear on Page 2.
Phantom patrol dog vexes American guards in German lines
Nazi unit relies on a German police dog nicknamed Phantom Patrol No. 2 to harass Yank outposts. The dog, about two feet tall and 109 pounds, moves nightly with stealth, growling and signaling to hidden handlers. GIs report repeated near captures despite gunfire and ambush attempts, praising the dog’s discipline and marking it as a key forward scout for patrols.
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Om Almoost
Ts Patrol
Schmidt
Two Baby Girls Held as Collateral in Houston Case
In Houston two children aged one and two were held for three hours by an 83 year old widow who claimed the mother owed her 8.47 for watching them. Lieutenant Rainey of the crime prevention bureau said the mother, wife of a serviceman, was temporarily out of work. The children were released when the mother promised to pay and obtain a new job.
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Houston
Det
A. W. Rainey
Hurea
Rainey
Bie
Lack of Gas Slows Yanks
New York reported comments by Frederick C. Crayford of the National Association of Manufacturers after a tour of Europe. He said fuel shortages constrained Allied operations and that German morale remained relatively strong. Crayford suggested a renewed course of fighting and warned of challenges from a revitalized enemy, noting American troops would defend with depth and green soldiers if needed.
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New York
Dec
D—or
Srederick C. Crayford
Meathe
National Association of Manufacturers
General Patton
Berlin
Tha Gleveland
Patton
Crawford
NAM
Annal Aimer
Geremany
Sergeant Promoted in Germany En Route to Manhattan
Dec 9 report from First Army in Germany notes Staff Sgt Walter D. Ehlers, a three time wounded recipient of the Congressional Medal, being commissioned a second lieutenant. He will depart for Manhattan Kansas for leave under the normal routine after this promotion day.
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Germany
Walter D. Ehlers
Congressom
Manhattan
Kan
Huge Corporations Invest Early War Loan Drive Over Top
In the Sixth War Loan drive, corporate investments pushed total sales past a target with more than a week left. Individual bond sales, especially on Series E, show strong growth. officials note the campaign relies on both corporate and individual buyers to meet the overall quota of 3.6 billion dollars for Series E.
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Washington
Delve
Con-T Treasury
Treasury
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Tabads River
Fritz
Hal Boyle
Prity
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Natrols
Loyd Wilkerson
Giles Ye, Gn
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Pearl Harbor
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