Germans Stage in Budapest Crisis as Resistance Grows
German forces in Budapest face intensifying Soviet assault with resistance inside the city and German troops pulling back to positions near the Austrian border. Moscow reports Russian offensives from southeast northeast and west while air power favors the Russians at Pest. Casualties run high as the Danube bend becomes a key battleground and thousands of prisoners are taken.
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Austria
Une Hrow
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Hab
Jap Ship To Sail With Packages
The Japanese steamer Hosni Mars Wall departs from Kobe on January 4 carrying the first instalment of comfort packages for Allied war prisoners and internees. The U S sent these packages for prisoners in Japan, China, and southern regions. Rome said December 22 that relief packages had already been af friated to prisoners in Japan and occupied Korea and Manchuria.
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Korea
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Lie
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Remodeling Contract Let by Buxar County Commissioners
Four bids were submitted for remodeling the old 37th District Court room on the second floor of the county courthouse. The Walsh and Gurney Contracting Company bid $5270, which was accepted by County Engineer W. Pickard and County Architect Harvey P. Smith for final consideration. The project includes removing partitions and creating office space for the probate court, which will move from the third floor. The court also ratified a November voter-approved law prohibiting livestock on county highways. Road projects totaling about $10,500 will be completed in 1945, including work in Precincts 4 and 2 on Hot Wells boulevard, Mathis Drive, and Donaldson Avenue in Precinct 2.
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Walsh. and Gurney Contractiig Company
North Flores
Pickard
Harvey P. Smith
Probate Court
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Trecinet
Hot Wells Boulevard
Math. Drive
Myrtit Drive
SL. Clout Road
Donaldson Avenue
Prectnn, 2
WW II Hero Captures German Soldiers With Empty Gun
Army report details Lt James Tower from Grand Island Nebraska who led a raid against a German position. He reportedly marched captured soldiers down the road after felling several foes with a carbine not used during the clash.
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ARMY
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Grand Taland
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Nazis Feel Weight of Allied Drive on Fronts
An eight man German patrol crossed the Roer above Duren on the Cologne front. German broadcasts and AP reports described tank battles along the Maas in Holland and heavy Allied pressure near Bastogne and in the Llemnes area. Allied air attacks strained German supplies as prisoners spoke of food shortages and a difficult supply situation.
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Associated Press
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Elsted Fress
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Ims
Boyle
Hal
Balk Var Rundstedt
34th U. S. Submarine Reported Lost
Washington December 26 The Navy announced the 1600 ton submarine Seawoll commanded by Lt. Albert M. Bonnier of White Plains N Y is missing with 62 crew members. The vessel was part of United States submarines tests and was the 239th of its kind reported in the fleet.
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Stvnntine Boawell Js
Navy
Cormand
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Albert M. Bontier
White Mains
Elas
Bern
United States
Cold Holds On in North Ty Amernaneway News Service
Aretic weather hung on grimly to the bridgeheads in northern Maumesnia and North Das Kota with frigid temps, snow, and slush making travel hazardous in many counties. subzero readings appeared in northern Afinesola and Leampere as warmer regions saw less severe conditions.
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Maumesnia
Das Kota
Resean
Lupe Buried In Mexico at Mass Funeral Crowd Turmoil
Thousands packed the cemetery for Lupe's funeral in Mexico as guards struggled to hold back crowds. Monument thefts and crush injuries occurred in the dense throng, with about 16 000 mourners filling the scene and delaying traffic outside the funeral home. Reyna Velez was accompanied by sister Mercedes, while their mother remained in California after services.
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Personi
Mexo
Reyna Velez
Mercedes
Los Angeles
Califar
Hosefing Anderson
San Antonio
Texas
Yanks pressed by German attack in Serchio Valley
German forces supported by heavy artillery pressed the American Fifth Army in the Serchio Valley of western Italy, forcing a second withdrawal as Fifth Army units faced pressure along the front. Allied troops, led by Marshal Kesselring, launched a counter barrage along positions near Mount Grande and south of Mount Sole as the Germans extended their gains in the battle area. The Mediterranean Air Force supported operations with a large air assault against targets in Italy and nearby theaters, focusing on the Serchio valley battles.
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Jess Tian Grees
Flora Marshal Kessolving
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Mediterranean
Alice Air Force
Medhim Aoedizght Horbers
Ghtera
Austin
Yugoslavia
Gent x Heighh
Pa Valley
Polish pilot Cladyeh shot down fifteen Nazi planes in Thunderbolts
An Eight Air Force fighter base in England chronicles Polish ace Cladyen who joined the RAF after Poland fell. He flies with the 56th Thunderbolt crew shooting German planes over France and Germany, claiming many victories while stubbornly refusing to count. His tale blends heroism with wartime legend as comrades praise his fearlessness and endurance.
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56Th Thunderball
Ameticatt
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Poland
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France
Gestapo
Paris
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Frane
Benth Air Force
Séth Thunderbolt Eran
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Ffor
Oladyeh
Nagis
Negro ministers seek funds to expand city cemetery
At City Hall San Antonio, two Negro ministers and a deacon knelt before the mayor and four commissioners to request 2000 dollars to beautify the city cemetery at Wyoming Street and New Braunfels Avenue. The petition was by Rev. Samuel James of Second Baptist Chestnut and Center streets, Rev. T. J. Wilkinson of New Light Baptist Nebraska Street, and Deacon George Dunn. The current No. 3 cemetery used for Black burials.
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New Greundels Avenue
Raruel James
Second Baptist Church
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Ant Center Streets
Wilkinson
New Light Baptist Church
Nebraska Street
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George Dunn
Nazis Murder Yank Patrol at Bastogne Shooting
In Belgium on December 17 an American patrol, including a captain, a lieutenant and four enlisted men, was surrounded by Nazis. After routine questioning they were executed by firing squad. One wounded GI played dead and crawled to safety. bruises from shrouds and blasts testified to the shelling.
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Nazi Thrust May Delay Jap War
Washington observers say a renewed Nazi offensive in Europe could postpone major Pacific and China Burma India campaigns. Eisenhower prioritizes ships and Western theater, while Germany and Japan exchange pressure as 186 new ships are ordered for late 1945 to bolster supplies and shipping.
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Nazis Admit Kluge death by own action
A British radio report cites a German order from August 1943 confirming that General Gunther von Kluge killed himself after resigning as commander of the western front. The note says further comments on the incident are withheld. The Hungarian capital defense reported General Evans Hindy was killed in action.
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Marshel Guenther von Kluge
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von Kluge
Ani
Ferther
Field Marsiuml Vor Runsstedt
von Rindstedt
Budapest
Evan Hindy
New Battle Like Cowboy Indian War In Belgium Tanks Chaos
An article describes roaming German tanks creating chaos in Belgium, likening it to a cowboy and Indian war. It discusses German armored columns probing Allied lines, using fast tanks with infantry to trap and disrupt, while Allies attempt to counter with mobile defense. The piece argues these tactics could delay the Allied advance but fail to deliver a decisive victory.
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Eagec
D-Man's-Land
Wala
Theo Whey
U S Advised To Retain All Pacific Bases
Chicago lawmaker Wilbur A Rowat argues the United States should keep every Pacific base. After a 29,000 mile tour of the theater he warns returning bases to former owners could invite renewed war. He notes Australian war-readiness and shifts in American manufacturing operations.
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Onicago
United States
Pacific
Wilfur A. Rowat
Rowan
Congress
Pagite
Chicagoan
Pearl Harbor
Odds Against Drunk Drivers Grow Hopeless
National Safety Council warned that a drunk driver is about 65 times more likely to crash than a sober driver. It urged caution as alcohol and gasoline remain plentiful, making New Year’s Eve potentially dangerous.
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National Safety Council
Gnod Neighbor Day Proclamation Reported by Mayor
A proclamation honoring Gnod Neighbor Day was issued Thursday by Mayor Mavermann in San Antonio referencing the West anniversary of the event on January 1. The notice highlights civic spirit and community duties observed by residents.
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