35 000 Japs Break U S Blockade In Leyte Battle
Allied and Japanese reports describe intensified fighting around Leyte as 35,000 Japanese troops reinforce their lines. MacArthur says U S forces press toward Ormoc amid heavy air and artillery bombardment while Tokyo claims key Chinese and Pacific gains.
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Leyte
Island
MacArthur
Philip
Sen
16Th
Bataan
Tokyo Radio
Lulchow
U.S. Atlage
China
Kweilin
Philippines
Krueger
Sixth’ Army
Arthough
Macarthiu
Plattice
Hastilt
Fivision
Ormoc
U. S
Long Toms
Yamarhita
Catigara Bay
Leyla
Tripetiat
S5th Army
U. Ss
Ormac
Linchaw
Tokyo Re Ports
Kwellin
Tiuchow
China Coast
Mth
Hongkong
Maccassar
Tokpa
Admiralty Islands
Hungarians Clash With Nazi Forces in Budapest Report
Moscow radio reported clashes between Hungarian civilians and German detachments as they attempted to evacuate Budapest. Widespread disorders followed as trucks carrying people and supplies were halted and sent away from the capital.
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Indon, Novelu
Yseasz
Nad Bs Wite
Budapest
Moscow Radio
Bovlet Terrlatter
V-2 Rockets Do Small Damage
British officials report V-2 rockets hit England at high speed but caused limited damage. Churchill notes rockets used against Paris Antwerp and England with little casualties. German claims of range and speed loom large, while specialists cite inaccuracies and launch risks.
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London
England
Churchill An
Gorgans
Paris
Antwerp
Eisenhower
Germany
Ghurelil
Targely
Dt Jouid
Walcheren
United States
Gabrobil
Ghost Bombs Lack Military Value
London reports that V-2 ghost bombs are an erratic terror weapon with no military value. They cause less destruction than V-1 bombs and fail to terrify the country. Churchill's measured statement followed, while officials keep details secret for security reasons.
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London
INS
Nav
Paul Joseph Gobbels
Churchill
England
Ander
Ministry of Home Security
Detroit Cigarette Dealers Ordered to Clean Up Shortages
Detroit district OPA chief W. K. Fitzgerald warned cigarette wholesalers and jobbers to halt alleged shortages and bad odor in the Detroit market. He ordered dealers to deliver 60 percent of each retailer’s June 1943 quota and said a thorough investigation would follow if noncompliance continued.
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Detroit
OPA
W. K. Fitzgerals
Filse Borald
Roosevelt Returns to White House in Rain Soaked Welcome
President Roosevelt arrived home amid a citywide rainout reception, riding in a open car from Union Station to the White House as ~250000 citizens braved the weather. He signaled plans for an early meeting of the Big Three and hinted at future cabinet changes, thanking workers and pledging to consider Washington his home for the foreseeable future.
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Washington
Roosevelt
The
Central
Union Station
White House
Church
Marshal Stalin
Dewey
Hull
Dewey Alner
Urion Station
William A. van Duren
Plen
Wallace
Harry S. Truman
Penn
Gov Dewey to Take Two Weeks Vacation
Governor Dewey announced he would depart tomorrow for Sea Island Georgia with Mrs Dewey and their two sons to spend about two weeks resting from his campaign. The trip follows his defeat in the presidential race and he plans to resume public life after the rest period.
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Gov
Dewey
Albany
Sea Island
Thomas Jr
Jol Martin
Repubican
Ataldo Anid
Deat
Dunit
Pling
Patton's Third Army Drives 10 Miles Toward Saar Border
In the Metz region Patton's Third Army extended the widening drive to about ten miles along a 55 mile arc, with bridgeheads strengthened north of Metz. American air forces bombed German lines as Fourth Armored units pushed beyond Delme ridge, advancing near Chateau-Salins while German counterattacks paused under heavy bombardment.
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London
Patton
Third Army
Onate du-Salins
Dor Lens
Metz
Artilery
Holland
Hodges
First Army
Hurtgen
Schmidt Byers
Pal
Saar Basin
U. S
Eranalydet
Germaan
Thunderbolt
Gierman
Nancy
Mets
St. Lo
Normandy
Delme
Chateau-Salins
136Th Regiment
U Boat Toll Lowest in October War Update
U boats sank fewer United Nations merchant vessels in Ostater than in any war month. A joint Anglo American statement issued by the office of war information says the monthly bag was smaller but compares favorably with Allied ships sunk by U boats. The first contingent of 200 WAVES will depart for Hawaii and more are planned for Alaska Panama and Puerto Rico.
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Wasrimulun
United Nations
Ostater
Office of War Information
Weas Alu
Washington
Hawaii
Navy
Alesos
Panama
Puerto Rico
Budapest's Last Rail to North Cut
Moscow dispatches report Soviet forces pierced toward Budapest and northeastern Hungary after breaking west bank defenses along the Tisza. The Valy Budapest-Miskolcs line was severed as 142,000 Germans and Hungarians were killed or captured since October 6. Soviet gains include 200 planes and numerous tanks and artillery with continued house to house fighting near Budapest.
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Moscow
U—Russien
Marshal Mattheys
Budapest
Hungary
Tisza
Mozokereszles
Miskolcs
Malinovsky
Malnovski
Chiers House
Berit Seld
Danube River
Dunafeldvar
Bomb
Red
Damibe
Apitin
Slain Texas mother and wounded husband in San Antonio shooting
Mrs Helen Squyres 32, mother of two, was killed after a confrontation with her husband Richard D Squyres 45 in the 3809 North Comal Street area. He was in Green condition at Robert B Green Hospital after a 52 caliber automatic reportedly jammed following three shots. Mrs Squyres died at the hospital from two bullet wounds. The couple’s daughter Beverly and sons Richard and Ray survive along with parents and grandparents. Funeral plans were set for Sabinal Church of Christ with burial in Sabinal Cemetery.
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Helen Squyres
Holly
Wood Street
Richard D. Squyres
To Robert 8
Green Hospital
North
Comal Atreet
Bquyres
A. J. Joseph
Squyres
Meimesios
Robert B. Green Hospital
Wit Nesex
Ray Squyres
Alivu
Parenta
Rolie DavanyuH'l
Emme Davenport
Grace Lamiat
Weather forecast for East Texas region and weekend
Fall Friday afternoon and night expect partly cloudy skies. Saturday will be warmer with a low around 60 degrees Saturday morning. East Texas and eastern southern portions may see warmer conditions. More weather on Page 2-4.
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Sen Amomo Anu Gomey
East Texas
Warner
San Antonio Police Ordered to Seize All Coin Operated Games
Commissioner P L Anderson ordered the police to pick up and confiscate every coin operated gambling device in San Antonio including marble tables and pinball machines. Captain Eddie Amacket said a sweep would be ready by Wednesday with officers as needed. Texas Rangers and city police conducted raids in Dallas Fort Worth Houston and San Antonio as part of a state crackdown on organized gaming with destruction orders in place.
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San Antonio
Police Department
PL. Anderson
Anderson
San Antonilo
Eddie Amacket
Vice Department
Marlle
Police Rds
Ake
Sherif Owen Kildny Saiay
Doc
Dallas
Texas
Texas Rangers
Fort Worth
Houston
Mf. Teneeitlys
Gonwaulias
W. R.smitham
Gonzaulias
Gonzanilas
Pollax
Witness Demonstrates His Meaning in Dallas Court
E. D. Lowery testified on the Dallas courthouse stand in a cross examination about his claim that his wife caused mental cruelty and heart attacks. Asked about his heart condition he said he was not a doctor to judge it. The confusion ended with the plastered head rolling back and Lowery dying shortly after.
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Dallas
E. D. Lowery
Alyerce
Lowery
Condien
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