Wodehouse Held By French in Paris
P G Wodehouse the English author and his wife were arrested by French authorities in Paris. Details of the charge were not made known. He had been moved from Berlin to Paris by the Germans after being interned in France during World War II. He denied luxury living and said his radio talks were to keep friends informed and to acknowledge help for his release.
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Unions Target Anti Labor States Goods At Convention
The 4 P L of L resolutions committee considered a proposal to label as unfair all products from anti labor states Arkansas and Florida which passed open shop laws in the November election. The measure urged informing members of sources and trade names of such products. Paul V. McNutt urged all out effort by labor industry and government to defeat Germany and Japan and reconvert for peace. The convention prepared to vote on continuing the Political Action Committee with Sidney Hillman leading the drive.
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Burglar Breaks into Inn and Station on Broadway
A burglar forced Arth's Inn rear door at 1430 Broadway stealing 100 pennies from a cash drawer and a jack box with about 200 dollars in currency. Police discovered the break in at 2103 Broadway during a morning patrol, but nothing else was taken. A Bristol court heard 24 year old woman charged with shoplifting and attempting an exchange for a garment.
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Scram On Elliotts Order Sparks Broadway Taxi Fracas
New York November 32 Roosevelt intervention cited as Provost Marshal investigates a brawl involving Col Roosevelt and Major over taxi rights. Max Huddle 30 identifies Col Elliott as manager of a dance hall. witnesses say soldiers dragged him from a cab and a pursuit followed before MPs arrived. Colonel Roosevelt reportedly left his hotel before police inquiry.
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ODT Urges Travel Cuts to Ease Christmas Traffic
Office of Defense Transportation district head John G. Ross urged residents and businesses to limit nonessential travel from December 15, 1944, to January 1945. He called for downtown shopping trips between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., cautioned employers against vacation leaves for workers traveling intercity, and asked agencies to cooperate to prevent war-related travel disruption.
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Breakfast Fukumoto Diet Role In Daily Nutrients
A note emphasizes that breakfast should provide about one third of daily calories proteins vitamins and minerals. The text outlines breakfast as a key meal contributing substantial nutrition for a balanced daily intake.
General Grow Demoted by German Mortar Fire in France
General Robert W. Grow of the Sixth Armored Division was mortally wounded by a German mortar fragment that tore off one silver star and nicked his helmet near Gros Tenguin in Fost France. His aide Lieut Ben Schleider survived unhurt as they observed the fighting alongside Maj. Gen. Grow’s headquarters.
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Cologne Rioters Killed in October Uprising Report
A Basler Arbeiter dispatch quoting a reliable source claims Gestapo and SS units machinegunned Cologne workers during October protests, killing about 220 with 83 more deaths reported. The unrest began with a demand for peace at any price as citizens protested.
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