Correspondents Protest Censorship News Delays
Correspondents at SHAEF and First Army protest censorship and 36 hour news embargo delays on coverage of a new offensive. Frontline reporters claim SHAEF announces first, while First Army HQ stories are held back and released only after blackout ends, leaving reporters scooping delays and restricted access.
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British Broadcasting Corporation
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Senator Taylor’s musical plea yields housing offers
Senator Olen Taylor of Thann district drew attention on the Capitol steps when he sang with his family seeking a home in crowded Washington. He reported receiving 25 to 20 offers for lodgings since the performance, while the Taylors stay in temporary hotel accommodations.
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Capitol Dome
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Flaco the Swift Loses Race Finally in Sugar City Chase
Frank Mares, 304 South Santa Rosa Street, known as Flaco the Swift, eluded Deputy Joe Ferro in a three month pursuit ending Thursday when he ran into a locked pool hall. He discarded 29 marijuana cigarettes as he was caught. Federal charges under the marijuana tax act filed Thursday. bond set at $1000 after arraignment before U.S. Commissioner A. Knight.
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War briefings criticized by press in tense exchange
A heated discussion at supreme headquarters censorship drew sharp remarks from Drew Middleton of the New York Times who blasted the SHAEP briefings as the worst in five years of war. Reuters correspondent Marshall Yarrow noted delays and confusion amid the exchange.
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London
Don Asks Judge Some Questions
A reader columns questions a judge about local politics and corruption. The piece accuses officials of past coverups and demands accountability, noting federal cases, the dope trade, and rings that allegedly influence San Antonio politics.
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Inquiry Notes on Judge Terrell and Grand Jury Deliberations
A stream of questions directed at Judge Robert W. B. Terrell criticizes past grand jury actions and alleged bribery in Austin. The letter cites eight retiring grand jurors and requests clarity on special grand juries, costs, and prior legal advice, referencing a December 8 liquor complaint by Gus Brown of the Texas Liquor Control Board.
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Heyer
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Gus Brown
Texas
Control Board
Two San Antonio Firms Fined For Ceiling Violations
Federal District Court actions penalize Juvenia Manufacturing Company and Mells P. Lipman Company for breaching Emergency Price Control Act ceilings. Juvenia paid 500 dollars for children's clothing and related items. Lipman faced 180 dollars for women and children's apparel and housewear. Judge W A Keeling enjoined further violations.
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Mells P. Lipman Company
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First German push in Bastogne area stalls as Allied countermoves
German forces renew pressure in the Bastogne region with staggered advances and counterattacks along the Bulge front. Allied units, including the 101st Airborne, hold ground near Longchamps and St Vith while Patton threats loom around Bastogne. Weather and fog hamper air bombing as Eisenhower reports strong German resistance and continued ground fighting across the frontier.
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Yankee Medic Bravely Runs One Man Hospital
HAL BOYLE profiles Sgt. Bernie Bernstein, a Chicago medic with American troops in Belgium. Wounded men laugh at his rough humor as he patches and ferries them to aid stations, wearing two Red Cross armbands and freely risking sniper fire to save lives. He recalls a mortar strike that left him cold yet determined, earning a Bronze Star for valor.
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Belgium
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Albert
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Bente
Ianigerais
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Hien
Bernie Ward
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Ateady
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Baskander
Ten Face Gaming Charge After Raid at Local Club
Singeranger Lee Miller said charges would be filed Thursday in Justice of the Peace court against 10 persons arrested during a raid at the Oriental club on West Commerce Street. Miller reported officers nabbed ten individuals around a dice table and recovered $53.
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Yank Raiders Repelled as Forces Hit Front Near Bologna
Rome dispatch reports Canadian troops seized Conventello east of Alfonsine after heavy German casualties. Allied HQ said patrolling intensified along the front. American artillery broke up four raids near San Ansano four miles south of Bologna. German raids in Monte Deliverro and Silare Ridge were repulsed.
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New Year Whisky Kills Boy Aged 7
A seven year old boy died yesterday from acute alcoholism. His parents found him in a basement on New Year’s night reportedly intoxicated after drinking a cup of whisky. The incident highlights an alcohol related tragedy in the city.
Sub Zero Cold Grips Midwest Across Regions
Bitter winter wave grips the Midwest with lows dropping to 20 below in Bemidji and 19 below in Park Falls while surrounding states report single to double digit negatives. Forecasters expect a moderation in the Midwest but warn of another frigid blast moving eastward as the East warms. Occasional snow and freezing drizzle scatter from the Missouri Valley to the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley, with Brownsville Texas recording a mild 77 as the warmest reading nationwide.
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