Battle for Budapest Surges as Soviet Breakthrough Widens
London reports renewed Soviet offensives driving toward Budapest as units push within five miles of the city. Moscow says Yes Maluivskys second Ukrainian army cracked the center, with troops reaching lines from Alag to Bolnoka hill, while weather and terrain slow Allied efforts and hamper German defenses.
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Cold Wave Covers Ohio Valley Tonight
United Press reports a severe cold wave sweeping the Ohio Valley Midwest and East Coast. Temperatures fall to record lows with Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin among the coldest spots. Lone Wolf? Lone Rock? notes top readings as New York and others face subzero winds.
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Churchill to defend policy amid Commons debate
London reports say Prime Minister Churchill plans a vigorous defense of his policy in the Commons. The defense is expected to center on Greece and the Far East while addressing the United Nations and other allied plans. A Trafalgar Square meeting drew 15 000 to 20 000 protesters calling for a hands off Greece and warning of strikes on war plants.
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Thew Shovel Wins Army Navy E Award for War Production
The Thew Shovel team earned the Army Navy E Award for War Production. Theo Warden or War department official noted the award was to be presented later, with December 16 as the award date and ceremony TBD.
WOUNDED IN GERMANY Pyt Howard J Lovell on furlough home
Howard J Lovell, son of Mr and Mrs Carl Lovell of Grafton, spent 21 days at home on furlough from overseas duty. Wounded in Germany on Sept 13, he arrived in New York on Nov 19 after service in England, Scotland, France, and Belgium. He is to report to Kennedy General Hospital in Memphis for a surgical operation. Additional family members listed include Earl Lovell and others returning from service or stationed abroad.
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Pet Lovell
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New York
England
Scotland
France
Elgium
Geen Hevlges
Kennedy General Hospital
Memphus
Earl J. Levell
V Howcurdie Omay
Belgium
Americans Drive Inland on Mindoro Island
Allied forces reported advancing two miles inland on Mindoro as part of a broad Philippine operation. The push aimed to break the Yamashita line near Leste and move toward Manila, with airfields in southern Mindoro targeted to support the wider assault.
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Dieu
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Advange
Native Of Elyria Dies In Bolivia
Oliver Hoag, a native of Elyria, died Friday in Paz Betoun, Bolivia, where he had lived among stars. He was a two father, husband, and father of four, with surviving wife and four children and several brothers.
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Bolivia
MA Hing
Oliver Hoag
Vier Vin Chak
Fiyria
Oliver Bagg
Bern
School Still Closed Because Of Snow
A clipped Brighton district report shows Brighton schools opened Friday then closed Saturday and again today due to snow. Buses cannot cover routes. most county schools were closed last week and ten remained shut Friday. officials expect all to resume today with electrical and heating services advised by Deetg Inc.
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Nagoya and Hankow Hit By Super-Farts
Wartime dispatch describes air raids on Nagoya and Hankow with hundreds of tons of demolition and fire bombs. Allied forces claim multiple targets including Mitsubishi aircraft works near Nagoya and other war plants in Osaka and surrounding prefectures. Casualty details remain unverified.
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Edern
Lines Are Longer At Post Office
Elyria post office reports longer lines and bigger mail piles as the Christmas mailing rush begins its final week. Workers expect a surge through the holiday, with more than 50 million stamps sold and about 90,000 stamps remaining from a 600,000 order, as residents mail cards from home.
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Angeshall
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Elyrian Suffers Hand Injury While Hunting
Willam Grew, 16, of 225 Seventh sent, suffered a serious right hand injury Saturday afternoon when his 2 gauge shotgun discharged as he struck the gun’s butt against a tile to drive out a rabbit. The accident happened on the C. B. Nash farm on Route 10, two miles east of Route 76. He was hunting with Gordon Fell of South Maple Street and was taken to Elysta Memorial Hospital by Ver pron Fullmier.
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Graftun Read
Seaman First Class Charles Wirth Killed in Action
Navy seaman first class Charles Albert Wirth, 19, was killed in action in the Pacific war area after service in the Atlantic and participation in the invasion of Italy. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wirth, reside at 267 Winekies Street.
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Atlanhe
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Pacific Arew
Albert Wirth
Winekies Street
Over-Capacity Crowd Enjoys E H L S Concert
More than 140 voices joined Hortianski s Divine Plane at the Elyria High School auditorium for the twelfth annual Christmas concert. Former choir members from the school joined the 69 members of this year s choir, gathering despite serving in the armed forces or living far away. The ensemble performed White Christmas as a tribute to distant members, with director Jd Martin Bowk recalling their earlier days. Continued on Page 2.
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Elyria Builds Glimmer of Hopes for E Bond Quota
Elyria shows a good chance to meet the E Bond quota as sales progress. Campaign officials report improving signs, with the city already over the target by a comfortable margin and ongoing efforts aimed at individual sales to reach the final goal by month’s end.
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U.S. Defines Its Policy On Poland
Washington states policy on Poland reiterating that borders should wait until the war ends while permitting mutual settlements by the United Nations directly concerned. The policy notes aid to liberated countries and the right of Poles to determine their own future, with collaboration only through mutual agreements reached during the war.
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Two Injured In Traffic Mishaps
Two persons were injured in weekend traffic incidents reported by police and sheriff departments. A Kiplinger, 76, of Ro DLT, suffered a fractured leg after being struck by a bound vehicle while walking near Route 6 in Hudgewille. Lawrence Garrett Jr, of Quer, driving the car, said the skid caused the collision. He was treated at Memorial Hospital for a shoulder fracture. A child, age not stated, was treated at St Josephs Hospital for injuries after a collision on Pal G15 py tu. A driver, Peter Niesens Amibers, ii Rowte AT, was cited for reckless driving following a Broad street and Madison avenue collision. Further details were unclear due to damaged text.
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Nelson Sehroeder
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War on Western Front and Pacific Front Advances Reported
Whited Press notes German counter offenses on the western front pressuring American lines toward Belgium and Luxembourg while Allied forces pin back German positions. In the Pacific, U S forces strike Mindoro in the western Philippines and long range air power targets Nagoya and other bases in a broad campaign. Soviet forces push toward Budapest as Red Army breaches northeast defenses near the capital, while Italian front activity continues with Allied advances along the Senio River and toward Faenza and Bagnacavallo as Canadian troops press north.
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WOUNDS ARE FATAL Mes. Elite choth Olah obituary notice
Private Olah born January 4 enlisted in January and deployed in April died November 17 from wounds received overseas. Survived by mother Mrs. Olah and sisters Mrs. Kidd and Mrs. Wa... other details unclear due to damaged text. Neighboring family members include husband Eugene Eddy stationed locally. The article notes the loss and family references.
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Dada Kiddy
Bell Avenue
Eugene Eddy
Bhivabethy Waaigseodt
San Dranei
Casualty List for Elyria and Vicinity
A casualty list from Elyria and vicinity notes Wesley Rankin of 2d Ward Street wounded in shoulder while overseas in the Seventh Army. His parents learned of the injury and possible death date as he was treated at a hospital. The report cites overseas service and the ongoing military deployment details.
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Renkin
Marek C. Rankin
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President Promises Broader Social Security Program
President Franklin D. Roosevelt pledges to expand Social Security to cover more workers and widows. He outlines an early date for proposed legislation and stresses quicker steps toward broader federal olfare and survivors benefits amid economic pressures and public support.
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Four Minesweepers Built In 3 Days
Four minesweepers were reportedly built in three days under wartime effort. The Cleveland area saw naval shipyard activity with workers assembling vessels rapidly. Officials noted rapid production despite challenging conditions as part of broader shipbuilding goals.
Four New Cases Of Infantile Paralysis Reported
In Columbus the state health department said four new cases of infantile paralysis were reported in the past week. This brings the year’s total to 183 with 49 deaths overall. Active cases declined to 12. The four cases occurred in Cuyahoga, Hancock, Byler, and Sunt counties.
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Penetrations By Nazis Now Being Sealed Off In Air Battles
Soviet styled battlefield report details Hodges American countermeasures against a major German offensive along the Belgian Luxembourg front. Air battles rage over the Piest Apruy front as Spitfires Tempests and Thunderbolts clash with hundreds of German aircraft. US British forces claim numerous air victories with German losses reported near 103 planes. Parachute troops continue to be dropped while security orders impose a front wide blackout as operations unfold.
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Dwight JD. Eisenhower
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Thousands Nearing End Of School Work For 1944
County schools gear up for Christmas break with 10 to close Wednesday afternoon and remaining schools to halt Friday, resuming January 20. Christmas programs under way but several dates shifted due to weather and closures. Names of schools and towns appear in the report with delays noted for Markley Belden and others.
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Carlisle Markley
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Tentative Tax Rate Set For Lorain
Lorain Council tentatively set a city tax rate pending approval. The plan shows a reduction of 63 percent from the total rate, with projected revenue totaling $1428 per unit for negotiation. Local officials discussed Friday’s meeting and potential adjustments before final adoption.
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Frank Avres
Ceoanty Buatpet Cothnesaen
Sheriff Walter O'Neil Dies After Long Illness
Summit County Board of Commissioners met to select a successor to Sheriff Walter P. O'Neil who died at his home after a long illness. He had served four years and had been reelected. Chief Deputies Robert Smith and William McMonagie led the criminal and civil divisions during his illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday.
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Summit County Board of Commissioners
Sherif Walter PL
O'Neil
Herm Yast Maith
Altive
Robert Smith
William McMonagie
O'Neal
Purple Heart Awarded Posthumously to Soldier in Wellington
Ina Sheller of 310 1 2 South Main reports receiving the Purple Heart awarded posthumously to her husband Pic Lewis Sheller an artilleryman who died June 27 from wounds suffered on June 22 in Mal y. He was the son of Mr and Mrs James Sheller of 320 Johns street. Ad for Genuine Chrysler parts from Deer Inc 728 Broad.
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Ina Sheller
South Main Street
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Maly
James Sheller
Johns. Street
Doughboys Launch Burma Front Jungle Drive
American Doughboys and artillerymen spearhead a new jungle drive within 120 miles of Mandalay on Burma’s front. The Mars task force led a Chinese column into the Japanese held Tonkwa village, marching nearly 200 miles over jungle and mountains in 25 days to assist the assault on Toniwa. Chinese forces in Yunnan captured three Japanese ships and advanced toward Hochih and Wid, with the fall of that town near Lughow seen as imminent.
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Lrughow
Elyria Stores Extend Hours for Christmas Week
Downtown Elyria retailers will open 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily this week to accommodate holiday shoppers. The Chamber of Commerce merchants division reports the extended hours and the Elyria Credit Bureau offices will follow the same schedule each day.
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Alhambra widow uses catless want ad to hire hunter cat
An Alhambra California widow posted a unique want ad in the Alhambra Post Advocate offering to rent a well behaved tom cat for a week to catch rats. She claims to have chosen from seven offered cats and jokes about the outcome.
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