Wedge Drives Into Jap Defense Lines For Buna Breakthrough
Allied forces pierced Japanese defenses between Buna mission area and Gairopa Point on New Guinea as heavy raids hit Rabaul and American bombers damaged ships. Sanananda gains reported as joint American Australian troops push toward the sea amid continued bunker strong point reductions.
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General MacArthur
Australia
U.P
Buna
New Guinea
Rabaul
New Britain
Douglas MacArthur
Buna Mission
Gairopa
Sanananda
New Britain Island
Theavy Department
Washington
Uadalcanal
Fatally Injured Anaconda Man Dies After Auto Crash
Fred Carlson 82 of 711 East Fourth Street died after being struck by a car driven by William Swanson at the Fourth Street Alder Street intersection. Carlson suffered internal injuries a fractured hip and bruises and died at St Anns Hospital after the 7 45 p m mishap Sunday. Swanson rushed him to the hospital and notified police.
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Anaconda
Fred Carlson
East Fourth Street
St. Ann Hospital
William Swanson
East Sixth Street
Swanson
Fourth Street
Alder Street
Carlson
Tom Dono
Light Snow Showers Bring Warmer Temps Monday
Weathermen forecast light snow showers and rising temperatures for Monday. Sunday's high reached 35 degrees with a low of minus 4.
Civic Leader Harry A. Gallwey Dies at 76 in Butte
Harry A. Gallwey 76 longtime manager of the Butte Anaconda and Pacific railroad since 1911 and a Montana civic and fraternal figure died Sunday morning at his home 207 North Excelsior after a long illness. Regret poured in from streets and homes as D M Kelly Anaconda Company vice president praised Gallwey for loyalty and public service spanning more than 50 years in mining circles and the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. Gallwey
Butte, Ahaconda and Pacific
Montana
North Excelsior
Mr. Gallwey
Butte
D. M. Kelly
Anaconda Company
Silver Bow Trails in Three-County War Bond Drive
Silver Bow county trails Yellowstone and Cascade in the December war savings bond contest as four days remain to close the gap. Yellowstone leads with 107 percent of its $200 000 quota, Cascade at 93 percent of $300 000, while Silver Bow shows 89 percent with $267 512 50 raised.
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Silver Bow County
Yellowstone
Cascade Counties
James H. Rowe
Silver Bow Saving Staff
Yellowstone County
Cascade County
W. H. Bartley
Great Falls
Montana War Savings Staff
Laval Decree Sets Prison Terms for Seducing War Prisoners’ Wives
The Laval government decreed prison terms Sunday for people seducing wives of French war prisoners. Penalties range from three months to three years with fines from 1 500 to 25 000 francs. Suit may also be brought against erring wives upon prisoner or public prosecutor initiative.
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VICHY
Laval
Military Probe Nears Conclusion In Great Falls Shooting
An Army investigation into a Christmas night melee at a Black Eagle tavern, involving two military policemen and four civilian shot victims, is close to completion. A three man panel has questioned about 40 witnesses while medical authorities determine when suspects can be questioned. Victims Irene Dorseth Peggy Michelloti Walter Parks and Harold Smith recover from injuries. two MP’s Corp. Joseph Campbell and Pvt. John MacMillan are healing from minor hurts. Further investigation pauses pending medical clearance.
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Great Falls
Black Eagle
John Lloyd
Great Army Air Base
Lloyd
Irene Dorseth
Peggy Michelloti
Walter Parks
Harold Smith
Corp
Joseph Campbell
Rockmart
Andy Loberg
First Gas Ration Book Theft Reported in Butte
Butte police report the city’s first theft of a gasoline ration book, occurring Sunday when A L Rademacher’s garage was broken into and his ration book taken from the glove compartment. Night Chief Jack Duggan urged gas station attendants to watch for individuals trying to use detached ration coupons amid nationwide rationing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
A. L. Rademacher
Paxson Street
Jack Duggan
Red army advances threaten Don to Rostov corridor
Soviet dispatches report Red Army gains across Ukraine and around Stalingrad with villages captured and thousands of German troops killed or captured. Moscow says forces moved from six to nine miles south west of Stalingrad and near the Don Volga pocket, with Rostov close to fall and Kharkov within reach.
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Moscow
Red Army
Ukraine
Stalingrad
Don
Volga
Caucasus
Saznov
Kotelnikovski
Don- Volga River
Moscow-Rostov
Millerovo
Rostov
Kharkov
Nalchik
London
Allied Air Forces Destroy 277 Enemies Since Start of North Africa Campaign
Washington reports Allied air and ground forces have destroyed 277 enemy planes since the campaign began in North Africa with a loss of 114 Allied aircraft, including 59 American. A detailed communique notes increased aerial activity with Flying Fortresses, fighters and Hurricane bombers, raids on Bizerte harbor and Sfax, other Tunisian targets, and a gun post near Medjez el Bab. French forces protecting the south flank are reinforced and praised for high fighting qualities and successful counterattacks.
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Washington
North Africa
War Department
Bizerte
Sfax
Tunisia
Medjez el Bab
Canned and Frozen Foods Rationed and Draft Calls Rise
The new year will bring mass drafts as more than 3.5 million men aged 18 to 37 are called, with monthly inductions of 250,000 to 300,000. Most new arrivals will be single men 20 to 38, while 18 and 19 year olds swell the pool of potential draftees. The armed forces aim for 9.7 million officers-less troops by end of next year, drawing largely from the 18 to 37 bracket already tapped.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Marines
Coast Guard
Nationwide rationing set for fruits and vegetables begins February
The government announced that nationwide rationing of canned dried and frozen fruits and vegetables will start in February under a point system to ensure fair distribution. Secretary Wickard ordered the move with Price Chief Henderson preparing the program. Sales will be frozen a week before the start and consumers warned not to hoard as stocks on hand must be accounted for before distribution begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Claude R. Wickard
Leon Henderson
OPA
Japanese Warned of Impending Counter Blows of Great Importance
Prime Minister Tojo told the Japanese diet that the Allies are poised to strike with counter blows of great importance as the real war begins. He cited Allied naval losses and said Japan faces unimaginable shortages while fortifying the northern Manchukuo frontier and preparing for future developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hideki Tojo
United Nations
Aleutians
Tojo
Shigetaro
Food Poisoning Probed After Company Meal
FBI agents kept silent on reports of an investigation into food poisoning affecting 600 Harvey Machine Co employees after Christmas Eve turkey dinners. The illness cut operations at Los Angeles and Long Beach plants. most workers were not hospitalized and were to return to work soon. Long Beach health officials said food samples were being analyzed with results due tomorrow. the workers donated 5,000 dollars to the Navy relief fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
FBI
Harvey Machine Company
Lawrence A. Harvey
Long Beach
Army
Frank W Stewart
Long Beach City
Navy Relief Fund
There's But One Aim Victory Giraud Asserts
Eisenhower welcomes Gen Henri Giraud as head of French Africa urging unity behind a common goal. He notes Darlan’s cooperation and Describes Giraud as best qualified to unite diverse French factions with Allied support for victory. Darlan’s role, integrity praised, plans hinge on unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algiers
Dwight D. Eisenhower
North Africa
Henri Honore Giraud
French Africa
Jean Darlan
Giraud
France
Eisenhower
Darlan
Axis
U S Warplanes Set Pace in New Attack
Allied forces renew offensive in North Africa with American Flying Fortresses leading raids on Bizerte and Sfax. With escort by Lockheed Lightning fighters, Fortresses hit naval docks and inflicted fires while Montgomery reports Rommel pushed west of Sirte. Tunis ports faced bombing and airfield strikes. French troops reported advances near Pont Du Fahs and captures. Continued updates on Page 2.
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North Africa
Bizerte
Sfax
Tunisia
Italy
Bernard L. Montgomery
Eighth
Erwin Rommel
Sirte
Tripoli
Montana Taxpayers Protests Surplus Commodities Plan
The Montana Taxpayers Association protests continued surplus commodity distribution as wasteful and seeks to block use of public welfare funds for trucking surplus foods to seven district warehouses. They also oppose using school funds for free lunches, while approving the food stamp program for supplemental aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana Taxpayers’ Association
Fred Bennion
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Montana Public Welfare Department
Welfare Department
Bennion
Montanan Gun Crew Sends Explosive Gifts to Tojo
In New Guinea on Christmas Eve American troops dug in around Buna Mission as jungle warfare continued. A mortar gun crew led by Corporal Ray Wood mailed small boxes filled with high explosives to Tojo, while others received Red Cross gifts, letters from home, and scarce comforts amid the rain and shelling.
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New Guinea
Buna Mission
American Red Cross
Owen Stanley
Ray Wood
Mil
Col
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Ged Anacondan
C. Fred Carlson
E H. A. Gallwey
B. A. & P. Railroad
Marcus Daly
Mr. Daly
Nevada
West
Africa
Wickard
Elmer Davis
Shimada
Japan
Siberia
Manchukuo
New Africa
U.S
Tunis
la Goulette
Sousse
Eighth Army
Sicily
Castle Verranto
Cairo
Morocco
Pont-Du- Fahs
Taxpayers Group Issues
Montanan
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