10 Ship Japanese Convoy Sunk Off Leyte Afterward
Yank gains mount to 14 miles as General Patton's Third Army drives deeper into German lines near Metz and the Saar region. American armor and infantry sever rail links, push toward Saarbrucken, and envelop Metz while weathering German resistance.
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Leyte
U.S
Metz
Yank
Patton
Gay
Brrond Chateau Bulls
Saar
Saarbrucken
Satrenbourg
Mig- Pranents
Nied-Franogais
Third
Fommerleux
Anbo
le Moselle
Brieux Chateau
Met
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Gover Ules
Third Army
Eisenhower
Rambervillers
Dio
Moseli
Alled
Paltory
Mostile
Meta
Luxemi
Bourg
Moselle
Maly
Wafta
Parquemont Ranch
Afelx
French Cheer Churchill in Paris as Churchill visits Elysee
In Paris crowds estimated near one million cheered as Churchill rode down the Champs Elysées on a surprise visit. He conferred with Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden on aid to France, the French army, occupation terms for Germany, and postwar security plans, with France invited to join European Advisory Commission.
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France
Churchill
Washington
State Department
European Advisory Commission
Germany
London
Chimps Elysees
Anthony Baden
Prench Suthorithee
World Security Organization
Dumbartoy, Oaks
Veterans mark Armistice day amid ruins and memory
Reports from Europe detail veterans returning to sites of November 11 1918 battles as ceremonies honor American dead. Generals Patton Cortney Hodges and Walker attend memorials at Meuse Argonne Verdun and Romagne while warnings about V2 rockets trigger renewed public apprehension in London and southern England.
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George
Patton
Valois
Dovan
Aleyt
Cortney
Hodges
Wilton H. Walker
London
INSI
England
U. S
Unknown Soldier Honored By FDR At Arlington
President Roosevelt stood bare headed before the Unknown Soldier tomb in Arlington National Cemetery to honor the dead of World War I on Armistice Day. Edward N. Scheiberling of the American Legion urged action to keep faith with fallen comrades and help shape lasting peace. a wreath was placed on the tomb as a full minute of taps echoed across the grounds.
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Washington, Moy
Roosevelt
Arlington
E.W.T
Nedion
Edward N. Scheiberling
National Comminger
American Legion
Soeenine
National
New York
RTE
Department
Nanking
Berlin
Wang ¢ing-Well
Legion
Ofsmander
America
SchetberjUng
Edwin M. Watson
White House
Henry L. Stimpsen
Secretary of Navy
James V. Forrestal
Why Do We Parade In A War Memorial Day Pageant
Reporters observed a Saturday parade with bands, military displays, and a mixed crowd. Veterans, nurses, WACs and aviator gear were featured while spectators questioned the purpose of the parade and whether a victory was truly celebrated.
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Mollie
Sia
Antonio
Dartly
Texas
Gally
Aviatora
Kelly Field
Ban Antonians
Pronged Drive Nears Budapest in Hungarian Front
Soviet and allied forces push through Hungary and Czechoslovakia with rapid advances toward Budapest. Reports state tanks near Miskolc and Székesfehérvár, while Danube crossings threaten Vienna. Communications cut between Budapest and the north, with renewed pressure along the Danube.
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Anermagna
News Servier
Moscow
INS
Budapest
Miskola
Hungary
Czechoslovakia
Secor
Wilhiy
Miskolc
BBC
CBS
Reg
Bulgary
Frentine
Mallinyeky
Udrih
Aves
Tisza
Danube
Danuse
Seokesfehervar
Vienna
Szogesfehervar
Aurious
Resta Corves
Marshall Tilo
Hun-gary
Danube River
Spats
Mohaca
Maja
Indugoustavin
B 29s Raid Japanese Islands Target Kyushu and Shanghai
Tokyo radio reports new B 29 raids hitting western Kyushu including Nagasaki and Sasebo while a large force attacked Nanking in China. The broadcasts claimed bombers struck from above clouds and escaped after dropping loads, with no confirmed damage details.
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Japan
Tokyo
Kyushu
Sunshu
Bita
Shanghai
Washington
Nanking
Honshu
Nagasaki
Sasebo Navy Yard
Saishu
China
Atcus
Vic Suportarts
Curtis E. Lemay
20Th Bomber Command
Allies Ready To Out-Robot Germany
Detroit November 1. Ford Motor Company officials hinted that Allied powers may counter Germany’s robot bombs with weapons superior to anything the Germans can produce. The company noted Allies have the means to develop such forces if the enemy persists, with decision ultimately up to war chiefs and commanders.
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Detroit
Eni- Giljeery
Ford Motor Compaig
Sieff
Navy reports most wounded recover from veteran losses
Washington report states that among over 10006 members of the navy and marine corps wounded up to June 30, only 440 were invalided. The Navy Department said most wounded had recovered by November 1.
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Navy
Washington
Navy Department
We Navy
Amazine Compa
Hyatt
Sunny October Sets Record for Los Angeles Area
San Antonio claims the city earns its sun as October shows only two cloudy days and high sunshine percent, the Weather Bureau notes 1903 back to 1903 records. Farmers report cotton peanut and grain harvest aided by dry weather, but grain crops and nest-year prep slow due to limited rainfall. Pastures in Bexar county suffer from moisture shortage.
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San Antonlo
J. Wy
Jarboo
Geligg
Bexar
Slie
Nazi Order for Gallup Poll on V-2 Morale Booster
Reuters dispatch reports Himmler ordered 1260 Gestapo officers to run a Gallup poll to gauge V-2 morale impact. Berlin sources say the test aims to measure German support for the weapon while headlines tout London damage from V-3. Officials urge evacuation of nonessential workers as western Germany faces strain.
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Thomas Tiaarts
Reuters
Corrranandent
Ny. A
Stockholm
Berlin
Morgentid- Magen
Himmler
Gestapo
Gallup
Weather forecast for San Antonlo area
Partial sentence forecast mentions safer areas, partly cloudy skies, and a demand to adjust for warmer temperatures. Note of a temperature around 58 degrees and hints at easing humidity or wind.
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San Antonlo
Ana Viemuys
Ue Chang
Minin Bether
U S Carrier Planes Involved In Leyte Battle Moves
General MacArthur announced U S carrier air forces struck a Japanese convoy off Leyte Bay as Third Fleet aircraft pressed the battle to smash enemy attempts to reinforce Leyte Island. In separate action Major Bang added two more Japanese ships to his tally, bringing his score to 36 as Allied forces targeted shore installations and frontal positions to halt further landings.
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MacArthur
Philippines
Theraids Bay
General MacArthur
Jopaign
Leyte Island
Demo Bay
Haleey
Leyte
Inter Gy Adm
Ghester W. Nimitz
Peart
Wilk
Firtil Areorce
INS
Bang
America
Hia
Atx
Alice
Weather Outlook Promises Mild Weekend Conditions
Weather notes forecast a warm weekend with light winds and pleasant stays at home. The outlook predicts slightly warmer days with a low around 54 degrees, and no strong weather events expected.
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Dick Hunters
H. Jaroce
Darboo
Ek Talnimum Dearea
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Puem Security Administration
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