British Troops Fined Firing in Athens Uprising
ELAS forces pressed toward central Athens amid clashes with police posts and British guards. RAF parachute flares were dropped as recon teams observed exchanges of small arms fire through the night. No American troops are involved in the fighting. A floating population of 69 to 109 U.S. servicemen remains in the city, connected to relief operations.
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Zeus
Avsrom
Gem. R. A. Seable
ELAS
Athens
RAF
Transport ‘Command
Scobie
Unclear text fragment on Allied forces at Piraeus port
Fragmentary note references Allied forces at the port of Piraeus and ELAS activities. Details are unreadable, with partial mentions of informing Amelia and possible needs regarding shimuvents.
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Ece
Amelia Dinglon
Piraeus
ELAS
Wildlife shelters planned to aid county game
County Agent Vernon Holter outlines plans for wildlife shelters and land reclamation to feed and support game during harsh seasons. The program includes 4-H cooperation in egg hatching from State Game Commission stock, with shelters built from available materials near homes to ease feeding without scaring wildlife.
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Vernon Holter
Holter
State Game Commission
Crimean War Figures Prompt Public War Mortality
About 203,600 men participated in the Crimean war with total deaths of 45,516, composing 31 percent of total strength as recorded in the period data.
Third Army Makes New Saar Crossing
The Third Army advances up to three miles northward toward the German line as the 26th Infantry Division pushes along the Saar front. U.S. forces report Bergstein and other positions secured while patrols and artillery operate between Julich and Lin-Hick near the Roer. The Saar invasion deepens German disruption. Merzig reports patrol crossings near a Siegfried Line strongpoint.
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Red
Larrdine
Gerdo
Bowy River
Coloume
Bergstein
Murigen Torest Tere
Roer
Duren
Julich
Lin- Hick
Eisenhower
France
Republic
Berg
Malang
Latregue
Ruhr
Rhineland
Swar
Saar
Patton
Saar River
16Th Armored Division
Merzig
Saarlautern
Transylvania's History as an Imperial Appendage
The text notes that except for the 16th century when Transylvania was an independent principality, the region has largely been an extension of larger empires. It frames Transylvania's political status across eras as dominated by external powers.
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Transylvania
Carter's Little Liver Pills Aid Digestion Claims
Ad pitches Carter's Little Liver Pills as a quick fix for indigestion and headachy or tired feelings. It asserts nature produces two pints of digestive juice daily and promotes taking the pills to increase digestion within about 30 minutes. The copy urges purchase at drugstores for 10 or 25 cents.
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Nature
Carter
Andy
Seek Dismissal Of Dorsey Case
In Los Angeles on December 6 the assault case against Tommy Dorsey, his wife, and Allen Smiley faces a bid for dismissal as defense and prosecution spar over whether Dorsey struck first. Judge Crum weighs if Hall’s injuries came from fists or a sharp instrument while lawyers debate the indictment.
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LGS Angeles
Tommy Dorseys
Allen Smiley
Arthur Crum
Jan Hall
Ag Panamanfay
Antonio [Cava
Crum
Hall
Jerry Giesler
Smiley
Giesler
Dorsey
Tommy Dorsey
Election Ballot Results by District and Polling Precinct
The report lists voters and candidates by district including West Hagerstown South Beansboro North Boonsboro South Williamsport North Williamsport West Chewsville East Chewsville and East Chewsville with names such as George H. Day Hubert W. Tome and Howard Burtner among many others to show the comprehensive local turnout and selections.
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Toms
George H. Day
Earl Horst
Hubert W. Tome
George B. Hockman
West Hagerstown
George Troupe
Ralph E. McCauley
Paul Nagy
Paul Binkley
Neal Dorsey
South Beansboro
W. H. Havermale
J. F. Rohrer
J. G.auffer
J D. Keedy
George S. Jennings
North Boonsboro
Howard Burtner
Charles Green
John Wishard
Brayden King
Harry
Hugh Warrenfeltz
Robert Cloaper
Walter Spessard
G. E. Winders
Elmer Oller
County Girl Wins In Dairy Contest
Hedwig Heinemann of Clear Spring Maryland, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Heinemann, was named first place winner in the Eastern States sectional division of the National Dairy Production Contest at the National 4-H Congress in Chicago. The 18 year old, the county’s only delegate to Congress, was Maryland’s state Dairy Production Contest winner and is the first Maryland woman supervisor of a dairy herd improvement association. Her herd includes three purebred cows two purebred heifers a yearling bull and three grade animals.
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Hedwig Heinemann
Frank Heinemann
T. B. Symons
University of Maryland Extension Service
Chicago
Heinemann
Maryland
Miss Heinemann
War Bond Convoy Display In Washington County
The Sixth War Loan display by Signal Coins of Camp Hola Md. drew crowds as a convoy toured, with a $37,000 mobile radio set and various equipment explained to visitors. Local bonds sales totaled $35,812.50 at the post office last week, while Maryland Theatre bond sales reach $122,000 maturity value for the December 21 premiere.
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Camp Holabird
Washington County
John T. McKeever
Samuel D. Swann, Jr
Donald R. Miner
Swann
Normandy
Frederick
Westminster
Francis M. Heck
Maryland
George Payette
Warner Bros. Theatres
Payette
Seven Injured In Early Morning Wreck On Northern Avenue
John Reese of Chambersburg and his four family members along with two other passengers were rescued after their car struck a stone post near the County Roads Department garage. Seven people escaped with minor injuries. three were taken to Washington County Hospital for treatment. Reese said he misjudged the road and overturned while trying to return to the highway. The car was practically demolished.
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Northern Avenue
County Roads Department
John
Reese
Chambersburg
Fairchild
Washington County Hospital
Bruce Spick- Jer Hie
Scout Council Names Officers at Washington Area Dinner
The Washington Area Council of Boy Scouts held its annual dinner at Hotel Alexander with Rev. G. Aubrey Young and Maj. Gen. Joseph W. Byron delivering talks. Roland E. Long was reelected president. other officers named include Wilson P. Speran John P. Casper Frank D. Spofford John M. Miller S Sydney Bradford L. Vinton Hershey and Walter Y. Grove. Robert Shircliffe received the silver beaver for service to youth. The event honored Scouts and veterans and featured remarks on leadership, sponsorship, and the value of fun and self-reliance in Scouting.
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G. Aubrey Young
Joseph W. Byron
Army Service Forces
Washington Area Council of Boy Scouts
Hotel Alexander
Robert Shircliff
Roland E. Long
Waynesboro
Wilson P. Speran
John P. Casper
Frank D. Spofford
John M. Miller
Teasurer
Sydney Bradford
National Council
L. Vinton Hershey
Walter Y. Grove
Young
Byron
Council
Alfred S. Bendell, Jr
Special Services
Washington County
Washington Area Council
R. E. Long
Washington
John D. Hollyday
B. J. Hagedorn
Social Security Tax Freeze Passes House Amid Veto Fears
The House approved a bill to keep old age insurance taxes at one percent on workers and one percent on employers, blocking a planned 2 percent rise due January 1. Roosevelt expected to veto. backers anticipate Senate approval, while critics warn of future rate hikes. More than half a million workers stand to be affected as the funding outlook hinges on the vote.
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Washington
House
Senate
Roosevelt
Wincell
D-Midh
Ways and Means
Cooper
D-Tenn
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