Year 1944 seen as pivotal for Allied invasion plans
Fragmented wartime essay argues 1944 will be decisive for major Allied offensives in Europe and the Pacific. It cites American manpower and industrial strength, predicts heavy casualties, and outlines strategic aims at Normandy and beyond while stressing resilience and mass mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baglang
Europe
Napoleon
Resutta
Stailn
Fredent Roosevelt
America
Pacific
Germany
Ind
Pipes
Alpe
Croatis
Prence
War notes on Asia and Europe echo fears of new German weapons
The article discusses Allied war bases near China, and Japan Russia tensions. It cites Churchillian rhetoric, President Roosevelt's Christmas Eve statement, and fears German uranium experiments and a possible new weapon like a disintegrator or death ray. It links these worries to wartime science and legends of Atlantis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Biske
New Guinea
China
Chiang Kai-Shek
Russia
Burma
Stany
Matsucki
Moscow
Runs
Bitler
Francis Bacon
Shakespeare
Cairo
Washington
Rooseviit
Germany
Far East
Formosa
Luzon
Philippines
Hitler
London
Nazib
Xity
Atlantis
Plato
Africa
Tangier
Atlante
Yucatan
Naeturé
Atlanta
Atlantic
Civilian shot at Camp Swift in Texas
Public relations office at Camp Swift disclosed the fatal shooting of Howard Lee Harker, 44, a civilian employee, and the wounding of Mrs Lea Hubbard, another civilian, on Thursday night. Hubbard’s wounds were said to be serious. The incident occurred at Camp Swift Texas.
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Camp Swift
Texas
Howard Lee Harker
Lea A. Hubsard
Hubbard
San Anton Olight
Death of 1 Year Old Chaney Jr Shocks Family
Gree Goaney Jr, 1 year old son of Mr and Mrs Chaney, passed away Saturday morning at home. Funeral services set for Monday at 10 pm at Potter PORE chapel. Survived by sister Mary Jane Chaney and grandparents Ellis Chaney of San Antonio and D B Sanders of Port Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gree Goaney Jr
Birs
Grice Chaney
West Ridgewood Avenue
Potter Pore Chapel
Ides
Mary Jane Chaney
Ellis Chaney
San Antonio
D. B. Sanders
Port Arthur
Obituary notices and services for San Antonio area residents
A sequence of obituaries announces the deaths of Mrs Ostielle Pirarch 83 at home and others aged 64 to 73 with multiple survivors including children grandchildren and siblings. Interments are planned at Mission Burial Park Roselawn and other local cemeteries with services led by local pastors and funeral homes including Rieke Kemps McCollum Murray and Alamo Funeral Home.
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Ostielle Pirarch
Erie Avenue
Germany
San Antonio
Magdalena Habig
Haile McGall
Grace Lins
Agnes Pirnich
Cott
Cumberland Road
Decem
Alex G. Piratch
Natalia
Harry H. Pirsich
Houston
L. P. Habig
Frank Habig
Helen
Jean Audrey
Tadinnin
Rose Mary Pirsich
Princebrother
Charles Strey
Laverninton
Tod
Rieke Funeral
John A
Beherzer
Eatheren Cemetery
Antonio Perez
Sunlvors
Elvira E. Perez
Felipe
Juan
Jose
Jesus
Antonio Perez Jr
Theresa P. Flores
Elisa
Gloria Perez
Pedro
Leonardd Perez
Ruby Guejardo
Cur
Tre Perez
Martines-Ortiz
Selina Brandt
Roosevelt Avenue
Jacob Brand
Martin Chick" Brandt
San An
Ithe Matilda Lawrence
Fonie
Max Baumerd
Bur- Goose Creek
Alster
Mra
Huldarvivors
Bons
D. Leroy
Eliott Schmolke
Lawrence Sr
Snd
Porter Joring
J. Horace Lawrence
Camp Howie
Chanel
Mission Burials
Texas
Hugo Ud. Upark
Wal-! Us
Shreveport
Laslater
Wright
Monterey Park
Calif
McCollum-Murray
McCollum-Murray Chapel, With Rev. D. H. Roberts
Ravelaway [Burnet
Cadet Anxious To Help Greece
Cadet Parmakis, an 18 year old Aviatian Cadet from New York City, eager to finish pilot training to aid Greece against Germany. He recalls moving to Athens in 1935 for education, learning Greek under military schooling, and the harsh German invasion that separated his family. His mother fled Greece to the United States. many relatives perished or hid in the hills amid famine and war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maids
New York City
Greece
J. J. Fermakis
Athens
United States
San Antonio l Avistian
Canter
Parmalis
Farmakisi
John J. c. S
Rome
Come
Vandergrift Becomes Marine Corps Commandant
Washington dispatch reports General Alexander A. Vandergrift is named commandant of the Marine Corps, the 18th in the corps and the first four star general, marking the end of General Thomas Holcomb’s 43 year tenure as he retires to a new post. Vandergrift, age 64, led Marines in pivotal campaigns including Guadalcanal as Tokyo push accelerates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Alexander A. Vanderbritt
Marine Corps
Castlelcanal
Tokyo
Vandergrift
Thomas Holcomb
Corps
Holcomb
Marines
Wings of Steel film series for recruits shown locally
Films titled Wings of Steel to screen for 17 and 18 year old youths, outlining possibilities in the army air force reserves. Showings run January 4 to 7 at multiple locations and times including Herlandale 10:45 a.m., South Ban Antonio 4:05 p.m., Bank 3:05 p.m., Rackenridge 0:15 a.m. 8. A. Tech, Centre Catholic 3:30 p.m., Thomas A Edison 8:20 a.m., Alamo Heights 7:15 p.m., Hot Wells 11:00 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Technicator
Wings of Steel
Army Air Force
Herlandale
Ban Antonia
Burbank
Thomas A Edison
Alamo Heights
Hot Wells
Tn. m
Ration Plan for Mexican Visitors Begins Use of Cards
Washington January 1 The OPA announced a new ration card system for Mexican residents buying rationed foods in the United States The yellow cards cover processed foods and fats and are issued on application to local price and rationing boards or district offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INA
OPA
United States
Clistons
Political Conventions Headed to Chicago in 1940s Era
Chicago aims to host both major party conventions with lean budgets and sober wartime planning. Officials expect 1000 to 11,000 out-of-towners, far below prior crowds, as Republicans and Democrats contend over venue seating and shared costs. Chicago’s role centers on central access, defense transport guidance, and a ceremonial Farley reservation signaling Democratic priority.
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Chicago
Jana
Anc
United States
Washington
Silex H. Strawn
U. S. Cruacher of Commerce
Cleveland
Philadelphia
St. Lows
Kansas
Office of Defense Transportaton
Farley
Mackinac Island
James A. Farley
Roosevelt
Lincoln
William J. Hennessy
Chicago Polition of Commerce
Moent
Edward J. Kelly
Thomas D. Garsy
Doolittle Sees Battle over Tunisie and San Vittore
A World War II fighter observes the Tunisian front, spotting German guns delaying an attack. After radio misfires, a crew member corrects course and relays warnings as shells imperil the road to San Vittore, transforming the landscape from tranquil to dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunisie
Atte
Schoonover
San Vittoré
Hull Works On 1944 Victory Plans
Washington on New Year’s Day 1944 sees Secretary Hull and aides drafting Allied victory plans for Europe. Key aims include a joint Anglo American treaty to shape postwar Germany, an Allied control council for Germany after hostilities end, and bring Turkey and Spain into the Allied fold. Also outlined are Russo Polish relations, reconciliation in Yugoslavia and Greece, and broader political arrangements to secure peace alongside victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Bearstary of State
Hull
State Department
Europe
United Nations
Germany
Pire Mt
Denver
8Th Bombardment Group
Lowry Field
Cale
Tesue
Con-Wear Department
Florsti
Allied Control Council
Gov
389Th
Ploesti
Clri
France
Anti
Charles de Gaulle
Precch
High Command
Turkey
Spain
Clotar
London
Yugoslavia
Greece
Balkans
Marines Drive Inland From Cape Gloucester In New Britain
United States Marines push inland from Cape Gloucester on New Britain after consolidating gains and repelling counterattacks. General MacArthur reports heavy Japanese losses, with Marines killing over 700 enemy soldiers as attack planes bomb and machine gun installations along the coast. Seabees rush airfield repairs while Allied air power supports Australian jungle troops advancing on the Huon coast and attacks target Alexishaven base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sag Sag
Rooke Island
Dampier Strait
Cape Gloucester
Dampier
Vitter ‘Straits
Aimen
Hoon Peninsula
New Guinea
Jadang
Bellausland
Bil
Alexishoven
Huon
Marshall Island Bases Pounded
The navy announced three new attacks by army bombers on Japanese positions in the Marshall islands. The raids were carried out on December 30, targeting enemy bases at Ewa Natein Mille and Jaber in the Jaluit atoll.
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Washington
Navy Today
Marshall Islands
Ewanatein
Mille
Jaber
Jaluit
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W. Honsian St
Srnce Chaney Jr
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Mission Burial Pack
D. E Hetrly Sr
Anloo Streat
Frio County
Mary Leland Houston
Beaver Falls
Conrad
San Antonia
D. E .Harris Jr
Minnie Sackwilles
J. Will Harris
Clarence Harris
Annie Francis Marrou
Alhambra
Call
Marcel Marrou
Maracaibo
Venezuela
Louise M. Jones
Carlisle
Augustina
Baker
Louis Lassere
Emil Lassere
Alatio Fitters
Hottie
St. Joseph's Church
San Pernanda No. 1
John D. Harts
West
Houston Street
Emma Harris
Vivien Winters
Bernice Reel
Jerome D. Harris
Ellington Field
Clara James
Battle Winters
Fear
Guttahen
Ira
Riley
Leonard
Robert Harris
Davy Crockett Lodge
Brotherhood of Railroad
L. A. Aerie Nest
Eagles
Alamo Funeral Home
H. CG. Morris
Rosrdawn Burial Park
Laura Sailth
Tiinois
Ban Benito
R. O. Smits
Walter Ruddelll
Seattle
Wash
Grandeon
Larry Ruddell
Navy
Riche
John Farmakis
Vandergritt Takes
Doolittle
Bethlehem Spiritual Christian Church
Manger Hotel
Merzaning
Hixon
Ansiniant
Grace C. Small
Sbove
Leite Small
Foreign Service
Federal Reserve Bank
New Britain
Praeger’s Special
Syre
G48
Praeger Lae
Aed
Marshall Island
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