Patton Dies in Heidelberg After Car Crash
Gen. George S. Patton Jr, who led the U S Third Army from Normandy to Czechoslovakia, died in Heidelberg at 5 50 PM after a week of pulmonary complications following a broken neck from a Mannheim crash. Brig. Gen. John M. Wilsen announced the death. Patton had been hospitalized since the Dec 9 collision and suffered severe injuries including a fractured cervical vertebra and paralysis. His wife Beatrice remained at his bedside as doctors, famed surgeons, and a chaplain attended him.
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Heldrsberg
Germany
George 8. Patton, Jr
U. S
Normandy
Czechoslovakia
Mor. Patton
John M. Wilsen
U.S .Vanth Army
5Th Army
Hawail
Briely
Eurapican Theater
Manheim
Patton
Brin. Gan
John MA. Witen
Seventh Army
Heidelberg ‘Army Hospital
Beatrice
Washington
Tion
United States
U.S Army
Mannheim
Heidelberg
Housing program to favor veterans on new homes
Washington reports a January 15 start for a federal home building program. Dwellings costing 310,000 or less will be offered first to veterans, with an estimated 400,000 homes expected to be built in 1946. Many new units will rent under eight dollars monthly, and regulations restore scarce building materials to priority use managed by the Federal Housing Administration.
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Washington
Data D. Small Tew
Told & News
Sanat
Snail
OPA
Aning
Federal Housing Administration
Bulla
Weather forecast brief for Eastern Central New York
Forecast covers Eastern and Central New York from tomorrow through Wednesday. Temperatures below normal at start, rising later with a mix of snow in mid period, especially northern areas. Highs near 53 previously in 1918, record low around 7. Special note on humidity and morning readings. period ends with moderation.
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New York
New Tires Not Likely Soon After OPA Decision
OPA and Civilian Production Administration decisions to balance tire supply amid demand foresees months before pent-up tire demand is met. Officials caution motorists to delay buying full sets and expect distribution delays despite a projected rise in production. Weather and gasoline supply remain a factor in the outlook.
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Washington
OPA
Civilian Production Administration
Natio
Fimons
Potisvon
ROTH
Syracuse
Weveraroortha
Ake
Chester Bowles
100000 Stranded for Christmas GIs Rally on Army Hurry Up and Wait
GIs 100000 stranded for Christmas at West Coast ports cite Army rule hurry up and wait. Veterans from the Pacific, including Neely and Brenner, lament delays, living aboard floating barracks as 130000 already mustered, with 15000 more daily to be dumped into an overtaxed transport system. Authorities blame transportation bottlenecks though hope for home by Christmas fades.
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Gis
Ban Francisco
Corp A. L. Holaman
Long Island
Chrismas
Pye
Julius P. Brenner
Hudson N.Y
Breaner
San Francisco
Aure
Louis Jefe
New York City
Western Pacific
Homer Groninger
Colvin
Snow expected for Christmas in Syracuse forecast
Weather Bureau officials predict a white Christmas with snow and continued cold. Over five inches already on the ground, snow flurries likely today and tomorrow. Meteorologist Andrew P. Kelley notes winter begins tomorrow at 12:01 AM with colder conditions tonight and Saturday. No warmer weather expected in the near term.
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Weather Bureau
Eaight
Andrew P. Kelley
Wucal
Keller
This is where hey looked like when we had them
In Bozeman Montana a quirky storefront display shows a drawing of a wing and a shiny suit in a bare window. A passerby comments it evokes memories of better times, capturing small town nostalgia on a snowy day.
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Bozeman, Mont
Ancy
Bozeman
Victory Bond Contest Entry Deadline Tonight
Contest headquarters urges immediate entry for the Victory Bond drive. Deadline is midnight tonight with prizes including a grand total value of more than shown. entrants encouraged to submit slogans and entries now.
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Eyeeney
Colma
Inside Ida Kam and Ingning Reporter We May Weworte
A compact note credits Ida Kam and Ingning Reporter May Weworte Radio Sonar News. Walter Winchell is referenced in context of media figures and broadcast coverage. The item emphasizes internal newsroom roles and the framing of radio news.
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Ida Jean Kam
Ingning
Weworte
Sonar News
Walter Winchell
Broad Rules Shape Wage Fact-Finding Boards
Administration sets rules for wage fact finding boards with broad authority while cautioning panels to assess if employers can absorb costs at current prices. The policy notes ability to pay limits do not fix fair wage amounts and signals ongoing bargaining with oil companies and unions amid a 4 percent demand.
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Washington
Tod
Iter
Act
Sadere
Henbach
Dra
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CLO. Oil Workers Union i
Ort
Fostt
Ulom
Socony-Veccum
Standard OU
Ohio
Atellani¢ Refining Co
Schwellenbach
Colum
Pearl Harbor Crisis Talk Reveals Kimmel Noncompliance
Admiral Turner testified that Admiral Kimmel did not comply with orders he called clear and stated that if Kimmel had acted Pearl Harbor losses would have been much lower. The inquiry noted six Nazi organizations aiming to speed campaigns before the end of spring, with wartime adjournment planned as the tribunal continued.
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Washington Uy
Adm
Turner
Kimmel
Pearl Harbor
Navy Department
Turmer
Seabee Vets Return to Prewar Jobs in New Mexico
Richard Castillo, after 20 months with the Seabees, resumes a prewar job in Albuquerque. The conservancy district assigns him to carting and dragging work near the same location where he left off three years earlier, continuing a local effort to clear debris within a short distance of a remaining ditch.
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Albuquerque
3. M
The
Seabees
Richard Castillo
Hic
Mia Draghne
Conservancy District
State May Buy Chimes Building for Albany Office
The State of New York considers purchasing the Chimes Building to house a 32,000 square foot State Office Building, with a tentative agreement discussed by Charles H. Selle, Public Works Superintendent. The deal awaits legislative approval and formal price details. The property is assessed at 390,700 and cost estimates suggest 3,000,000 to erect. final decision pending January legislative action.
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New York
Charles H. Selle
Public Works
Albany
Chimes
wSella
Flacuss
Albane, Hoes
Sells
Ead
Senate adjourns after Brat session ends work day
Washington The Senate adopted a resolution noting the Brat session of the Teth Congress will adjourn after completing work this afternoon. The adjournment resolution moves to the House for concurrence and a brief reconvened session is planned for January 14.
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Washington
Tns
Senate
House
Franc Devaluation Fears Hit Paris Bourse
Paris today faced its gravest financial scare as panic swept the Bourse over fears the franc would be halved in value. The cabinet held grave talks on possible franc devaluation amid widespread Tamora rumors.
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Bourse Paris
France
Jerista Fince
Conference Slated On Accident Rise and Plan
President Truman voiced concern over rising national accidents and announced a national conference on the problem. Maj. Gen. Philip B. Fleming, head of the Federal Works Agency, will lead the conference planned for next spring.
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Washington
Ins
Truman
Philp B. Fleming
Federal
Worke Agency
Suffrage Efforts Grow in Chehalis Washington
A brief note from Chehalis Washington reports women aiding the suffrage movement by supporting employment and political participation. Local organizers emphasize civic involvement and equal rights as veterans and veterans' groups observe national suffrage milestones.
Hospital Holiday for Many Vets In Washington
Washington report shows a rising demand for veteran hospital care this Christmas with near crisis capacity. Maj Gen Parker Pieteracting surgeon general of the Veterans Administration warns of about 90 000 era veterans under treatment and predicts the WWI veteran peak will occur within two years. Administrators seek 4500 more beds and 48 new hospitals to meet daily inflows of patients as doctors and nurses remain scarce.
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Washington VA
Parker Pieter
The
Veterans Administration
Omar NM
Bradies
Chechs to Keep Land Prague
Czechoslovakia’s Foreign Minister Jan Masaryk told the foreign affairs committee of Parliament that Czechoslovakia would not cede any territory to Poland or Hungary. He pressed impatience with the two neighbors during the day’s sessions.
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Land
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Jan Masaryk
Poland
Hungary
Foreign Affairs Committee
Arts
Czechoslovaka
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