Jap Attacks at Buna Are Repulsed
Allied forces repulsed Japanese counter-attacks in the Sanananda sector of New Guinea as Gona's fall is confirmed. The day’s communique reports 440 Japanese dead and 16 taken prisoner at Gona with ongoing air and sea efforts to reinforce beleaguered positions.
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Brydon Taves
M’arthur
Australia
U.P
Sanananda
New Guinea
Buna
Gona
Douglas MacArthur
Soputa
America
Saneitis
Allied Pl
Miners at Emma Win War Bond Flag
Emma miners topped this week’s payroll war bond purchases earning the Victory flag its display over the mine gallow’s frame. Steward mine followed as second, Leonard miners were third in the camp ranking.
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Emma
James H. Rowe
County War Bond Savings
Steward
Leonard
Butte
Roosevelt seeks federal overtime pay for government workers
President Roosevelt urged Congress to grant time and a half for government employees working beyond 40 hours weekly. He warned he may act unilaterally if Congress does not act soon, outlining three current pay and hours scenarios across Navy yards, clerical staff, and salaried workers.
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U.S
Congress
Washington
Roosevelt
Wallace
Rayburn
War and Navy
War
War and Navy Departments
Maritime Commission
Two Men Die in Explosion at Kings Powder Plant
In Kings Mills Ohio two men were killed and three injured when a separator and corning mill at the Kings Powder company exploded late Friday. Coroner Herschel Williams identified the dead as Hugh Abner 32 of South Lebanon and Henry Hacker 22 of Kings Mills. The blast was felt in Washington Court House about 40 miles away near Cincinnati. Cause of the explosion was not announced.
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Kings Mills
Ohio
Kings Powder Company
Herschel Williams
Warren County
Hugh Abner
South Lebanon
Henry Hacker
Washington Court House
Cincinnati
Roosevelt appoints three man panel on occupational deferment
President Roosevelt names a three member committee led by Paul Bellamy to formulate policies for governing occupational draft deferment of federal workers. Ordway Head and Eric Johnston join Bellamy to set standards on essential war work, replaceability, and optimal civilian or military use of skills. The panel will align federal deferment with broader War Manpower policies.
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Washington
U?p
Roosevelt
Paul Bellamy
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Bellamy
Ordway
Harper & Bros
New York
Eric Johnston
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
War Manpower Commission
Solons Prepare to Adjourn During Next Week
Washington dispatch reports congressional leaders planning adjournment by mid next week with Tuesday as potential quitting day. A House quorum shortage and possible objections could delay action on disputed bills, while Senate Leader Barkley says no quorum in Washington and adjournment seems likely.
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Solons
Washington
House
Senate
Barkley
Congress
Henderson Defends Fuel Oil Rationing System
Price Administrator Leon Henderson defended the oil heating rationing formula before reporters after a Senate defense committee noted the approach may burden homes in winter. He cited tests showing a simple percentage cut would leave millions without adequate fuel. The panel urged essential rationing but criticized the targeting method.
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Washington
Leon Henderson
Senate
Henderson
Special Defense
OPA
Eastern Seaboard
F D R Reveals Million Troops Overseas
President Roosevelt said the Axis lost the initiative globally for now and that American troops overseas will total more than a million by month’s end. He announced lend lease totaling 2.367 billion dollars in the quarter ending November 30, with allied support and ongoing rehabilitations on a lend lease basis.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Axis
America
Mr. Roosevelt
Congress
United Nations
Europe
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Allied Forces Repel Axis Columns Near Medjez El Bab
Allied fighter planes and ground forces repelled twin Axis armored columns attacking Medjez El Bab 35 miles southwest of Tunis. One column struck Tebourba flank, driven back with tank losses. the second neared 2000 yards before Allied fire sent it reeling. Air support and U S and British tanks distinguished themselves, high ground held northeast of Medjez El Bab, and the line between Tebourba and Mateur tightened as battles continued.
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London
Medjez el Bab
Tunis
Tebourba
U. S
Grant
Medjez Fl Bab
Mateur
Bizerte
Russians Destroy 60 More Axis Planes at Stalingrad Front
Soviet dispatches report 60 additional Axis transport planes destroyed in the Stalingrad area, bringing four-day total to 133. Reds claim key hilltops near Velikie Luki and ongoing efforts to encircle Velikie Luki and Rzhev. German counterattacks cited with losses, while artillery barrages continue inside Stalingrad.
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Stalingrad
Moscow
Red Army
Velikie Luki
Rzhev
Don River
Leningrad
Kalinin
Lake Ilmen
Elk Meat To Be Sold In Montana After Yellowstone Slaughter
Montana game officials agreed to handle elk meat distribution from Yellowstone National Park slaughter. J B McFarland will coordinate sales to Montana residents with priority to state demand, pricing posted in Livingston. Some meat may go to state institutions and reservations. officials note numbers to be killed are not yet official.
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Helena
Montana Fish and Game Department
Yellowstone National Park
J. 8S. McFarland
Park
National Park Service
Park Service
Game Department
The
Montana
Sam C. Ford
Chester
McFarland
F. O. B. Livingston
Mont
Park Rangers
Guadalcanal Campaign Led by Vandegrift Sees Major Japanese Losses
Maj. Gen. A. A. Vandegrift reported four months of Guadalcanal fighting left Japanese dead amounting to about 7,000 with 450 planes destroyed. American air and sea power grew, securing positions and blocking Japanese attempts to reinforce. Major battles cited include August landings near Tenaru and the Ridge, and the November 13-15 assault that destroyed 28 ships and damaged 10 others.
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Guadalcanal
Vandegrift
Arles Arnot
U.P
A. A. Vandegrift
Solomons
Japan
Australia
Bolomans
Tenaru River
Henderson Field
Bom
Bardment
Cruiser San Francisco Back Home After Battle Fame
The cruiser San Francisco, flagship of Rear Admiral Callaghan, returns to its home port after a brief battle with a Japanese squadron off Guadalcanal. Despite losses including Callaghan and Captain Young, the ship remained afloat and helped sink multiple enemy vessels in six minutes of heavy action.
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San Francisco
Cecil@P
U. S
Pacific
Priday
Golden Gate
Admi
Daniel J. Callaghan
Jutland
Guadalcanal
Callaghan
Cassin Young
Ths
San Fancisco
Republicans Plan Drive to Cut U S Expenses
Rep. Martin of Massachusetts says Republicans will push in the next Congress to trim expenditures by nonwar agencies and curb bureaucratic power. He notes the war cost requires cuts elsewhere and vows to oppose political strap hangers while ensuring war prosecution needs.
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Washington
Rep. Martin
Massachusetts
Congress
Martin
St. Louis
House
Shugert to Head Royal Arch Masons in Deer Lodge
Joseph L. Shugert was elected excellent high priest of Deer Lodge chapter No. 3 Royal Arch Masons at the annual election held in the Masonic temple. Officers named for the coming year include T. Charles Wise king Walter H. Myers scribe Charles M. Dese-Chene treasurer Byron Kerr secretary Clarence E. Garrison captain of host Henry E. Callison principal sojourner Lewis Prater Royal Arch captain Raymond P. F. Peterson master of the Third veil L. T. Granath master of the Second veil Dwight Kritchard master of the First veil James W. Bucher sentinel George A. Maier chaplain Carl J. Christian temple trustee E. W. Williams donation board.
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Joseph L. Shugert
Deer Lodge
Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Temple
T. Charles Wise
King
Walter H. Myers
Charles M. Dese- Chene
Byron Kerr
Clarence E. Garrison
Henry E. Callison
Lewis Prater
Royal Arch
Raymond PF. Peterson
L. T. Granath
Dwight Kritchard
James W. Bucher
Sentinel
George A. Maier
Carl J. Christian
Temple
E. W. Williams
Weather forecast for continued mild weekend
The forecast calls for continued mild conditions with Friday reaching a high of 41 and a low of 23 degrees. Saturday is expected to stay mild with similar temperatures and no significant weather events anticipated.
Butte Mines Band to Honor 57th Anniversary at Dinner
The Butte Mines band formed in 1887 will celebrate its 57th anniversary with a dinner Monday evening in Meaderville beginning at 7 30. Director Sam H Treloar will preside. About 60 members spouses honorary members and guests are expected.
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Butte Mines
Meaderville
Aro Cafe
Sam H. Treloar
Armed Services
Richard Robbins
Herbert F. Davis
Elmer Harrington
Robert Donohue
Henry Kubish
Francis T. Herris
Peter Maleyvac
C. F. Kelley
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
H. A. Gallwey
Tom Davis
Rotary International
George N. Short
Butte
Alice Band
Boston & Montana Band
Butte Mines Band
Butte Hill
Walkerville
Alice
Leaphanny
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Libya
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Cleveland
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Tunisian
Medijez el Bab
Office of Price Administration
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