Reds Cut Off Escape of 30 Nazi Divisions in Latvia
Soviet and Allied reports say Red forces tightened their Baltic grip by conquering Snare Island in western Latvia and gaining control of the Gulf of Riga, trapping about 30 German divisions. Russian air power sank several warships as a broad offensive pressed toward Liepaja and Priekule. In Hungary and Czechoslovakia Red troops advanced near Ungvar and Miskolc while Berlin acknowledged German withdrawals.
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Snare
London
Elii
Baltic
Latvia
Orel
Gulf of Riga
Beare
Gulf
Fran Latvia
Tel
Rand Red
Moscow
Bein
Lithque
Liepaja
Priekule
REDS
Berlin
Engh
Prussia
Czechoslovakia
Hungary
Slovakia
Ungvar
Hatyan
Ivan Petrov
Ukraine
Monca
Massa
Miskglc
Csenel
Toke
Mryar
Construction Policy Firm Recaus¢ as Labor Shortage Halts Non War Projects
In Ovovares a new Production Urgency committee imposed a strict policy to bar all planned construction not directly related to war needs. The committee, representing armed services and war agencies, will not approve non war projects without labor availability certification. An overturn crash in Utah spilled several hundred scream bars on the highway during the season’s first snow.
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Ovovares
Cirl Li Pool
Ann Hayweed
Armed Services
War Production Board
PUC
Bheyance
Pool
Nyrum
Utah
Hollywood notes and Bride En Route sparks Beagle Boat comedy
Hollywood writer Sam Woot turns a story from a sailor into a potential film idea. The bride tales from Australia prompt humor about language and family. Warners debates dialogue using direct quotes from General Stilwell officials. Also notes on star sightings and stage debut rumors from Hollywood.
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Dorothy Manne
Statt
Hollywood
Sam Woot
Hollywood Park
Beliveer
Patty
Thaxton Cole
Sam
Australia
Kansas
Cole
Jan Cole
Briton Press on War Apathy Warns Bevin
In Leeds Labor Minister Ernest Bevin urged faster government action to counter war apathy. He cited a belief in victory by some as undermining resolve and warned that lenient press sentiment could weaken industry and mobilization. He argued strong leadership was needed to keep services on track and prevent a relapse into complacency.
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Leeds
Ernest Bevin
Mose Wuffeter
United States
Anise Foa
General Hansell Praised by Arnold
Warington dispatch reports General Arnold commending General Hansell for the new First Bomber Command that launched the T-205 at Tokyo. The praise came as Gen A H Johns, commander of the 20th Air Force, sent congratulations yesterday.
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General Hansell
Arnold
Warhington
Heywood
Hansell
Sor Antonid
Fist Bomber Command
Tokyo
A. H
Planes Strike Heavy Jap Reinforcements in Philippines
A World War II era dispatch reports heavy losses to Japanese convoy units in the Philippines. Bomber aircraft including Thunderbolts and Kittyhawks attacked for two days, sinking destroyers and transports, with many Allied troops killed or drowned. The Leyte landings and related operations are mentioned, along with aerial music and imagery notes.
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Gei L Smmett O'Dannell
Neantime Attace
Philippines
Boone Thunderbolts
Kittyhawks
Texas
Elymige
Leyte
War Production, Cigarette Inquiry Cloud Late 1944
War production officials urged doubling munition output as 13 plants work to meet Eisenhower urgings for shells. A Senate war investigating committee opened a cigarette trouble probe led by two anti-smoking senators. Krug warned 77,000 more workers needed. prohibitionists paused their drive. lend-lease and social security debates surfaced amid talks of constitutional amendments and fiscal policy.
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Warseington
Benny Oe
Europé
War Production Board
Eisenhower
Senate War Investigating Committee
Fermison
H-Mich
Mead
D. Yi
WPE
J. A. Krug
Munitiona
Aso
4Aa
Stanley Brand Rites In Ft Sam Chapel
The wedding of Miss Natey Brazelton Brand and Lieut. William Atonzo Straley occurred Friday night at Fort Sam Houston chapel. Chaplain J Stuart Pierce officiated the double ring ceremony with Sgt. Robert Reed as organist and Pvt. Wilbur Baroches as soloist. The bride’s attendants included Miss Jane Jones, with bridesmaids Martha Prancees Crain Patricia Gil Mary Larick and Lee Larick. Best man was Franklin R. Stanley. groomsmen included William G. Weiderkold John J. McGleary and others. Reception followed at the Officers Club. many relatives attended from Brownwood, Brady, Waco and Columbia. The couple planned a wedding trip to Monterrey Mexico before settling at Fort Sam Houston.
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Natey Brazelton Brand
Thorns 8
Brand
William Atonzo Straley
Willem Alonzo Stanley
Brownwood
Fort Sam Houston
J. Stuart Pierce
Sgt
Robert Reed
Pvt
Wilbur
Ba Roches
L. Prichard
Jane Jones
Martha
Prancees Crain
Patricia Gil
Mary Larick
Lee Larick
Connbla, & C
Alice Berry Walker
Waco
Pranklin R. Stanley
Wilam G. Weiderkold
John J. McGleary
J. D. Moses
HB. Shelton Jr
George Trambell
Edward B. Stanley
Charles E. Hkossman
Nathan H. Press
William W.brazelton
Dale Hermann Sons
John A
Bart Moora
Tumbleweeds
Eagles
Carl M. Ulsaker
Porsy W
Playtoys
Advi
Clarkson
Georgs OG. Reach
Ross B. A Smith
Everett H. Jones
Roy P. Fluff
Aid
Willam A. Stanley
Mya
Grover Stanley
Peter
Brady
C. M. Brazelton
W. W. Byagelton
Vireid Walkey
Willan Brizeilon
I. L. Peterson
Deter
Thomas Hetry Byazel
Weco
Joseph Jbuy
Courtvous
Monterrey
Ackwriter
Mexico
Gypsy Troops Fight in 4 Campaigns with AEF in France
Delayed report honors Doughboys of the Third Infantry Division known as Gypsy Wrappers, detailing their 349 days in combat from Africa to France. It recalls Montecassino style endurance, Anzio, Sicily, Messina, Rome, and a brutal Montelimar convoy ambush. The unit’s heavy losses, including 905 casualties in one day at Anzio, illustrate their steel and drive toward Berlin.
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AEF
France
Pacific
Washington
Oregon
Africa
Biolly
Lulyata
French
Morocco
Hie
ANZIO
Sicily
al Gelq
Messina
Rtempalyo
Armee
Tey
Snend
Tril Ab
Goullern Prange
Vosges
Carablainea
Assita
Palermo
Aicily
Volturne
Italy
Rome
Montelimar
Ulery
Berlin
Jova
Aneto
Dt Suit
Bertlu
Miss Brand Honored at Arp Country Club Event
Arp society notes report Miss Nancy Brand among bridesmaids and guests at a limeheon reception Friday honoring the bride-to-be. Also listed are Miss Clara Rubiola and Chita Longoria of Laredo who attended a dinner in the Peryyx room of the St Anthony hotel on Wednesday. Local chapters announce upcoming meetings and luncheons hosted by Mrs. F G Gray and Mrs A I Bridgman with assisting members named.
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Musgrave
Nancy Brand
Miss Brand
Larry Prichard
W. A. Blanley
de AL Porter
Migs
Clara Rubiola
Mese Daines
Chita Longoria
A. N. Benn
Vides
Ernest Bruni
HH. Gutierres
Buddy Bruni
Laredo
St. Anthony Hotel
Miss Leel Honored at Manor Luncheon for Bride-To-Be
Miss Madeleine Leel was honored at a luncheon Saturday at the Manor. Attendants included Mesdames Charles Alien and Albert Schraer and Misses Octavia De Montel, Charlotte Rossy, and Jean Longwith. Guests covered the affair with simple elegance.
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Marjorin Schuchardt
Madeleine Leel
Charles Alien
Albert Schraer
Octavia de Montel
Charlotte Rossy
Jean Longwith
Birth Announced for J A Turpen Family Son
An announcement notes the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Turpen on Friday at the Mt. and S. hospital. Grandparents are Mrs. Helen Bryant and Mrs. E. Jenhidge, both of Austin. Social events include a San Antonio Symphony concert and a wedding at First Baptist Church with plans for a reception.
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J. A. Turpen
Mt. and
Helen Bryant
BE. Jenhidge
Austin
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