Germans Claim Reds Crossed Danube at Apatin Near Hungary
German radio claimed Soviet forces crossed the Danube at Apatin in northern Yugoslavia fifteen miles south of the Hungarian border and125 miles south of Budapest. The broadcast said Russians penetrated toward Apatin on the west bank as Stalin pledged decisive action against German targets. A Soviet communique denied essential changes at the front, while Berlin warned the calm before the storm and Budapest prepared for a potential new assault.
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Stalin’s Broadcast Offends Jap People and Escalates Tensions
Reports from Japanese agencies say Stalin branded Japan an aggressor nation in a broadcast that sparked anger in Japan while government circles refrain from comment. The broadcast suggested Russia’s foreign policy could shift with new circumstances, prompting speculation about a realignment with Japan. Continetal and Moscow sources note renewed fighting and expected blows in Latvia and East Prussia as Soviet and German forces clash near Pest and Liepaja.
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Russia
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Yanks Hurl More Men of Metz Salient
Allied forces push through Metz region as Third and Seventh armies report gains near Migneville Reherry Les Baroues and St Die. Patton’s men face sodden terrain amid worsening weather while Allied air squadrons strike German headquarters from Reichswald to Metz front. An American captain near Metz bombed a command post front door. eight other posts were strafed or bombed. Possible landing points include Maillieres-les-Metz Berg and near the Moselle.
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Heaviest Rainfall Recorded on Tillamook Coast
Tillamook on the Oregon coast reports rainfall near 120 inches annually, marking one of the nation's highest averages. The data highlights the region's wet climate and contributes to regional weather studies and agricultural planning.
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Oregon
Nalilon
Alamo Heights Plans Education Survey For Building Program
Dr J G Umslatt professor at University of Texas engaged by Alamo Heights Independent School District trustees to conduct an educational survey as a prelude to a postwar building program Superintendent R B Reed says officials aim to align future construction with community needs rather than retrofit curriculum after. The board will receive a written report guiding the upcoming project and the entire faculty participates in UT extension course on curriculum and construction under director Thelma Botf an. The study will include guidance, library, auditorium, course of study pupil activity, instruction and program outcomes.
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University of Texas
Alamo Heights Independent
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Alamo Heights Schools
Thelma A. Botlfan
City Manager Plan Wins in Houston Vote
Houston election returns show Mayor Otla Marsty and slate of city manager candidates leading for council seats. Bond issues largely approved, with two thirds needed for two measures, including $6,000,000 for county bonds and $5,000,000 navigation bonds, still pending final tabulation. Overall postwar bond program totals $56,000,000 across city, school, county and navigation districts.
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Otla Marsty
Connally Calls For Armed Peace Organizing Treaty
Senator Tom Connally of Texas urged forming an organization to enforce world peace using straw and steel. He predicted a Dumbarton Oaks type conference soon to draft a bearer group and a treaty to enforce peace in the language of iron and steel. He spoke at the West Texas Chamber of Commerce meeting in Abilene.
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Servaus
Tom Connally
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Dumbarton Oaks
West Texas Chamber of Commerse Directors
Londoners fatally hurt by robot hazardous devices
At least five persons were fatally hurt and scores injured overnight as flying hazardous devices crashed into residential areas in southern England. Berlin broadcast claims Nazi V 2 rockets have been launched against London and that further explosive public safety items will be unleashed.
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England
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Sergeant Elected Without a Speech
CHICAGO Nov. v.-VFI- Howard J. Barrett, 47, veteran of World Wars, won a major Winnols state office in Tuexing's election without a single political speech. Barrett served two terms as state treasurer and one term as state judicar, elected secretary of state on the Democratic ticket over Republican. Arnold P. Benson, a marine sergeant now on stck feave, Barrett was barred from taking active pays in the campaign for military authorities.
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VFI
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Stck Feave
Eighth Army advances toward Po valley center near Bussecchia
British troops of the Eighth Army push to within 600 yards of Bussecchia, about one mile from the Po valley communications center Forts. Allied headquarters says armor is in place today. The force crosses the King of Ditches canal and takes the north side ruins of the fortifications.
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Secchia
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King of Ditches
Ford Rouge plant stalls as workers stage mock funeral
Detroit November reports that Ford Rouge motor assembly halted for hours due to horseplay by union representatives and striking employees. Eight UAW CIO building reps carried a tar paper coffin labeled Dewey in a mock funeral procession. More than 60 workers walked out, but production resumed on the second shift.
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Truman Unable to Attend Lodge Meet in Mexico
Urj Senator Harry S. Truman, vice president-elect, said he could not attend the National Masonic Congress in Guadalajara, Mexico, on November 18 as planned. He cited pressing duties in Washington that forced the change in his schedule.
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City
Hany S.truman
National Masonic Congress
Guadalajara
Mexico
Washington
Return of the P-49 to Leyte ushers Kitty Hawks in clash
A Leyte airbase in the Philippines reports the P-49, America’s first line fighter, making a dramatic return. The Kitty Hawks unit, led by Capt. Rabel Areneteta of San Francisco, celebrated by engaging Japanese fighters on the first day.
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Leyte
Allies Resume Day Raids On Germany
TONDON Nov 6 Allied air forces conducted heavy day raids on western Germany. Bombers targeted rail and synthetic fuel facilities with losses on both sides. several German jet fighters were shot down. Night operations by Mosquitos attacked Hannover and other western targets without loss. A double blow damaged Merseburg and Hamburg plants, with six bombers lost and many U.S. fighters nonreturning. Rocket Typhoons struck a German headquarters near the Rotenwald forest southeast of Nijmegen.
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Tito to Moscow reported arrival for talks with Stalin
New York radio reported that Marshal Tito of Yugoslavia arrived in Moscow for talks with Stalin. The bulletin notes the bitterly cold November day as the backdrop for a high level meeting between the two leaders.
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Moscow
New York
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Marshall Tito
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Chicago Papers Jibe 4th Term
Nicaragua celebrates Managua marks two day holiday as government proclaims Roosevelt reelection. The Chicago Times and Daily News taunt with banners and streamer headlines ridiculing the repeated presidential term concept.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
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White House
Daily News
Round Up of Deserters Suspected in Rome Slayings
Military police have rounded up gangs partly formed by deserters from the VA and Canadian armies and the French Foreign Legion. Officials announced today that the groups are believed responsible for a wave of holdups and killings in Rome and Naples.
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French Foreign Legion
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