Goering Delivers New Year's Nazi Proclamations
Nazi leader Hermann Goering, broadcasting from New York, pledged tough years ahead for Germany in 1944 as the German people faced severe trials and sacrifice. He urged unity under Adolf Hitler and promoted strengthening the front, munition production, and food security, while Nazi leaders like Robert Ley and Albert Speer echoed total party responsibility and resolve.
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Gorting
DNB
Goering
Reich
Toray
Ley
Robert Ley
Albert Speer
Konstantin, Hier
Herbert Backe
de. Lev
Ado Hitler
Nazi Party
Sule Wremier
Add
Thie
Whe Barty
Germany
Chun Barty
Adolph Hither
Gerisieny
Andy Tiller
Thue
Srpenshor
Gobbrel
Ywartersip
Alberta
Godberg
Red Cross Girl Escapes German Advance From Bastogne
Peggy Tenry, 24, from Columbus Ohio and serving with the American Red Cross near the First Army front, recounts a perilous escape as German forces broke toward Bastogne. She hid through shelling, crossed streets with soldiers, and rode a truck convoy to safety after guiding civilians and assisting patrols.
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Red Cross
Joseph Willicombe JR
Paris
INS
First Army
Margaret
Peggy Tenry
Luxembourg
Peggy
Toni
Columbus
Ohio
Normandy
Enie
Marzhas von Rundsteds
Cener
England
Army
Pogey
Ohio State University
Montgrove
Ted Bross
Calanel
Perpy
Tate
Trent
Cal
Travant
Pa eElinez
Journal critiques set back in wartime leadership response
The Army and Navy Journal rebukes critics of Allied command after the German counter-offensive. It urges United States support for General Eisenhower and the Allied leaders, reminding readers of past victories and the dangers of undermining command during wartime.
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Washington
INS
Army and Navy Journal
Eadership
Us Critariat
Fnstead
United States
Eisenhower
Pevidn
Apward
Belgium
Risenhlower
Marshall
Sitler
RNG
San Antonio Traffic Deaths Reported
Police Commissioner P L Anderson disclosed that 1944 had 18 traffic deaths in San Antonio, six fewer than recorded the previous year. City Traffic Engineer John W Fitch presented the figures noting Fort Worth Dallas and Houston had higher totals.
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Antonio
Haring
P. Ll. Anderson
Anderson
Sach
Fort Worth
Dallas
Houston
FDR Accepts Reed Resignation as American Minister
The White House announced that President Roosevelt accepted Philip Reed's resignation as American minister to London. Reed, based in New York City, plans to return to private life, per the official note.
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Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Philip Teed
Cconowite Allsirs
London
Reed
New York City
Postal Workers to Observe Holiday on Monday
Dan Quit, postmaster, says all sub post offices will be closed Monday except the main post office which remains open for essential mail.
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Dan Quit
Monais
Allied Army Chief Change Imminent Reported in London
London sources and opinion leaders claim a major shakeup in the Allied supreme command is imminent. Analysts argue the front needs tighter coordination while pressure mounts on senior leaders to address perceived weaknesses in strategy and leadership.
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London
INSI
Karl von Trundsterk
Tose
Aiea
Hernard Law Montgomery
MacArthur lists Japanese losses on Leyte campaign
General MacArthur announced in a New Year communique that the 3th Japanese Army numbering 115 270 officers and men had been annihilated in the Leyte campaign. He said five divisions and parts of two more were destroyed by the Sixth Army with remaining units hunted in northwest Leyte. Casualties included 316 790 Japanese losses overall.
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Macartrur
Philippings
Ins
Leyte Island
Douglas Prettetiue
Sixth Army
MacArthur Guld
Macarthur
Nevil Dase
31Th
First Cavalry
Visayas
Leyte
Grmon
Cme
Manila
Art
Patom- Tou-San Isidro
Aiyising
Menchuria
Luzon
Valencia See
Korea
Mintanag
Bethany
Mindoro
Doughbous
Panay
Davao
Borneo
Galen
Mohiceas
Lesser Sundas
New Guiten
Ex-French Mayor Assassinated In Montpellier
London reports former collaborationist mayor of Alnis in southern France, Lee Farrer, was seized from a police car in Montpellier yesterday and shot to death. Reuters notes his escape attempt and prior sentence reduced from death to 30 years. Protests followed as calls for clemency and anger surged in Alats and surrounding areas.
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London
Cinsi
Marlee Farrer
Alnis
France
Montpelliry
Reuter
Fasagsitl
Farrer
Ure
Alats
Ing
Sally of Berlin Renames 88th Blue Devils Division
The 88th Infantry Division, trained at Fort Sam Houston and nicknamed the Blue Devils, gains formal recognition of its name after Sally of Berlin publicized the change. General Kendell approves the change as the unit served on multiple fronts in World War II. German press even featured the insignia.
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Sally
Berlin
San Antonio
Beth
Fort Sam Houston
Goise
Hth
Dough Boys
Bath
Fifth Army
Garlelt
Ano Rhver
Taly
88Th
Blue Devil
Paul W. Kendell
Palo Alto
Calif
Hay
7St
Blue Devil Iusignig
FBI Warns of Ongoing Sabotage Threat to U S
Director J Edgar Hoover warned that enemies still try to sabotage America with new attempts at the front. In the past year 44 sabotage convictions produced 148 years of sentences while 24 foreign agents were convicted for 135 years, with many saboteurs acting alone due to malice or pranks.
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Wash Inrexay
J. Elgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
America
Hoover
FBO
Ameriany
United States
Mons
PHT
T Hoover
Nimitz Foresees Heavier Raids On Japan From Saipan
Admiral Nimitz, on Saipan, outlined New Year's intent to heighten Superfortress raids against Japan, aiming to weaken war capacity by bombing aircraft and production hubs. He called Saipan's development a miracle and said Pacific operations will shift closer to Japan, with invasion still possible but not certain.
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Dec
Vin
Navy Radio
INS
Chester W. Niblg
Japan
Germany
Nimls
Saipan Iito
Sanderford Jarman
Nimitz
Jarman
Tinian
Guam
Natal
German SS Leader Escapes Assassin
New York radio reports an assassination attempt on SS Lieutenant General Kurt Goerum, Berlin police chief. A man seated beside Goerum in the car was killed, while Goerum escaped unharmed. a reward of 10000 imerks is offered for information leading to the culprit’s capture.
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New York
Radio Atlantic
Kurt Goerum
Berlin
NBC
Goerum
Allied advance toward Mandalay closes rail corridor
Allied forces in Burma pushed forward through Jop positions toward Mandalay with advances along the Myitkyin Mandalay railway corridor. Fourth corps troops captured Kanbalu, closing to within 100 miles of Mandalay after a 146 mile push.
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Mandalay Kandy
Ceylon
INS
Burma
Mandalay
Southeast Asia Command
Ibney
Fourth Corps
Kanbalu
City ministers seek permission to raise funds for cemetery project
In a home edition misprint two ministers and a dead man were said to petition the mayor and city commissioners to raise funds to beautify City cemetery. In fact the deacon led prayer with the mayor and two commissioners present before the committee. The ministers named were Rev. B S Wilkinson of New Light Baptist Church and Rev. Ramiel H James of Second Baptist Church. the deacon was George Dunn.
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City
B.S. Wilkinson
Paslor
New Light Baptist
Fledmont
Nebraska Streets
Ramiel H. James
Second Baptist Church
Chestnut
Genter Streets
George Dunn
Deavon
ODT Tightens Rules on Rental Cars in Florida Region
The Office of Defense bans rental cars in Broward Dade and Palm Beach counties from January 2. Cars must display rental car markings on both doors and operators must file descriptions with the Jacksonville office by January 16. From February 10 monthly mileage reports are required, with renter details and mileage. Rentals capped at 90 days.
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Woonberron
INS
Office of Defense “Transports
Miami-Farm
Broward
Dade
Palm Beach
Olka Ge
Thre
Piarista
ODT
United States
Interference Frees Negro Car Thieves in Nalras Incident
Reported in Nalras today an unidentified army officer interrupted a car theft, wrestled a gun from one suspect, and allowed two thieves to flee while authorities arrived. police later recovered the car.
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Nalras
Bott
Five Streets to Get Water Mains In City Plan
The city council approved water main construction on five streets as rated by a survey committee. Streets listed include Millard from San Pedro east three blocks, Earl from San Pedro to the city units, Honry and Tambrang between Hamilton and Eighteenth, and Tumpler from South Zarzallory Street to Flmendorf Creek.
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Millard Street
San Pedro Avenue
Earl Street
San Pedro
Ifonry
Tambrang
Hamilton
Eighteenth
Tumpler Street
Zarzallory
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