Red Shock Troops Threaten Budapest In Fierce Assault
Soviet units slammed into flame scarred Budapest from hills above the Danube. German forces retreated along city streets as Red Army spearheads pierced toward the western half, with Tolbukhin's artillery dominating the city and house to house fighting spreading through the Buda area. Simultaneous advances linked Tolbukhin and Malinovsky across the Danube toward Bratislava and Vienna, while other sectors reported captures and gains toward the Czechoslovak border and Esztergom.
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Arraignments on Federal Charges In Local Court
Two men were arraigned on federal charges. Allsviat Tavar faced counts including illicit purchase of arms without transfer tax payment, with $8,000 bail and $1,000 bond posted. Victor Sale Aguiler, 43, charged with unlawfully wearing military insignia, placed under $500 bond. Proceeding held before United States Commissioner A. Vo Keight on Wednesday.
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U S Liaisons With Russia Fail To Materialize
Reports from Rome indicate the United States failed to secure a workable liaison with Soviet forces. Despite past shuttle bombings and moves near Budapest, cooperation did not produce tangible military gains as Soviet advances and Allied bombing priorities shifted, ending near the Polish and Hungarian fronts.
Penetra salve and the old time pain relief story
An advertisement recounts a grandmother’s home remedy using mutton suet to ease pains and colds, evolving into Penetra the salve. It claims modern science retains the base ingredients for nerve and muscle relief, sore skin, and chest irritation. The message touts Penetra as economical, versatile, and widely praised by mothers and druggists.
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Yanks Blunt 2 Spearheads of Germans
Reported Allied counterattacks slowed German advances across the Western Front. American and British air forces destroyed hundreds of enemy transports and planes. In the Bastogne area and near Diekirch, American troops pressed forward cutting pockets, while German high command reassessed strategic risks as the anticipated great battle loomed on the western front.
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Hasdorf Funeral Services Set for Mundart in San Antonio
Willam O Mundart a retired salesman and Spanish American War veteran will be laid to rest at St Marys chapel corner of McCulloh and Gast Summit avenues in San Antonio. Survivors include his widow Mrs Claris Irvitt Hasdorf sisters Mes Games Robert FP Henry and Frank Samsons of San Antonio a niece and two nephews Charles M Hasdorf Edna.
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San Antonio
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Britain Had White Christmas Censor Admits
Condon Dec 27 report reveals that censorship allowed stating Britain had a white Christmas caused by heavy snow. The admission notes the claim was previously suppressed to avoid upsetting authorities.
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New Planes To Hit Japs
The Navy announces rushed production of new fighting craft to counter improved Japanese aircraft. Rear Admiral D G Ramsey, chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics, says Philippine campaign revealed better enemy planes, but new American aircraft will keep the advantage in the Pacific.
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S A Flier Makes Quick Sea Rescue
Captain Gerard F. Wirntles of San Antonio piloted his Catalina Snatcher on the western Pacific coast mission for the 3rd Air Force. In seven minutes the Snatcher rescued the crew of a 13th Air Force bomber shot down at sea during a Libare liberator attack over Cebu city, the Philippines. Survivors were pulled from the water seven minutes after the bomber went down following a dogfight with a Japanese fighter.
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Iné
San Antonio Ace Downs 18th Jap
San Antonio ace Thomas McGuire credited with destroying 39 Japanese planes over two Clark Field missions in the Philippines. His commander Col Chelles MacDonald reported three more aerial victories on Christmas Day, boosting McGuire's total to 24 as he closed in on Bong's 49kill record.
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Don’t Hurt Foreign Workers Nazis Warned in Broadcast
General Eisenhower warned the Nazis not to harm foreign workers in Germany and threatened penalties for those who mistreat them. The Luxembourg radio reported the Allied commander's message, carried in leaflets printed in many languages and dropped over Germany.
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Hann Larélen
Germany
Luxembourg
Gun computer aids accuracy of B-29 gunners
General Electric engineers describe a suitcase sized fire control system for B-29s that feeds 17 ballistic questions to a gunsight computer. The system, part of GE’s central fire control, combines mechanical and electronic components and required thousands of technicians across multiple sites to reach production readiness. Enemies study countermeasures as GE engineers continue refinement.
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