Allied Push Across Saarland and Alsace Stalls in Thick German Defense
Allied forces pressed toward Saarbrucken and Saarlautern as 90th infantry penetrated toward the Siegfried line while German defenses, pillboxes, and smoke screens held fierce front-line resistance. French and Seventh Army units advanced in the Vosges near Mulhouse and Haguenau, with Colmar area rear-guard actions reported amid heavy bombardment and deteriorating weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fried Line
Saarbrucken
Saar
Aachen
Third Army
90Th
Siegfried Line
Saarlautern
Harry L. Twaddle
95Th
Lorraine
Upper Rhine
Roer
Cologne
U. SS
9Th Army
First Army
Hurtger Forest
Bergstein
Broncho-line Emulsion Promises Quick Cough Relief
Advert says Broncho-line Emulsion relieves common cough and bronchial irritation instantly. It touts a strong taste and quick soothing effect with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Sold by Inman Drug Co and other progressive druggists.
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Inman Drug Co
Revolting Federal Prisoners Face Severe Punishment in Atlanta
Atlanta authorities reveal 25 inmates seized a segregation building at the Atlanta federal penitentiary and were kept barricaded for three days. Radio equipment captured conversations, linking Odie V. Fluker of Birmingham to the disturbance. Prisoners surrendered after an agreement with journalist Morgan Blake. Attorney General Biddle said they will be punished and placed in solitary confinement.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Joseph W. Sanford
Morgan Blake
Columist
Atlanta Journal
Biddle
Washington
Sanford
Odie V. Fluker
Birmingham
Ala
Fluker
Eddie Guyol
New York
Georgia
Florida
Blake
Von Rundstedt Faces Dual Threats Near Cologne and Saar
The article portrays German commander Von Rundstedt defending along the Roer river as Allied pressure builds near Cologne and in the Saar. It notes heavy casualties, weather delaying offensives, and speculation of a new Allied push, with the weather as a potential turning point.
Ella M Benton Dies in Local County Loss at 38
Mrs Ella M Benton died at her home in the county on Tuesday afternoon at age thirty eight. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at Widdows Funeral Home at four o clock with burial at Big Ochlocknee. She was born to Horton and Ella Gafford and married R L Benton on August 7 1942. Surviving relatives include her husband her mother four brothers and one sister.
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Ella M. Benton
Widdows Funeral Home
Big Ochlocknee
T. F. Callaway
Benton
Horton
Ella Griffin Gafford
R. L. Benton
Ella Gafford
Robert
Charlie
William
Herman Gafford
Berta Taylor
Axis forces close on Bitche and Saarbrucken fights intensify
The Seventh Army drives toward Bitche near the Sear border as part of a push into the Maginot line fortress area. In Holland the Allied front remains quiet while floods from breached dikes affect 30 square miles around Papperville. In Saarbrucken area heavy house fighting continues with the 35th Infantry aiming to cross the Saar river. German resistance remains in the town’s eastern third.
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Sear
Bitche
Holland
Lower Rhine
Waal
Papperville
Metz
Driant
St. James D’arc
Saarequemines
Saarbrucken
Saar
Amputees visit Finney General Hospital cheerful and hopeful
A group of 11 amputees visiting Finney General Hospital from Coral Gables to McCloskey General Hospital, Temple, Texas, expresses confidence about prosthetics and returning to normal life. They share stories of recovery, with nurses and staff joining in as they tour, envisioning future careers and independent living.
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Finney General Hospital
Europe
Coral Gables
Fla
McCloskey General Hospital
Temple
Texas
Finney
Tach
Signal Corps
Henry Bass
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington D. C
Hach
McCloskey
Anzie
Aachen
William S. Hart
ASF
The
Future
Helen C. Dawley
Brattleboro
Cpl
William L Sells
Paramount Ave
Cincinnati
Ohio
Pfc
Robert Simpson
Monterey St
Detroit
Mich
Charles Hammond
Red Bay
Ala
Hunting Accidents Highlight Random Risk and Negligence
The text notes millions hunt annually with licenses and frequent trips, creating over twenty million danger moments. It argues most incidents stem from amateur missteps rather than malice, with unloaded guns and other foolish acts causing about three to four thousand accidents yearly and around five hundred deaths.
Gunn Massey wedding highlighted Barwick social event
Miss Deryl Massey daughter of Mr and Mrs Ira Massey Barwick became the bride of Lt Graham Gunn of Robins Field Macon in a Nov 23 ceremony at the Massey home. Rev J J Boswell officiated with a reception following and a small wedding party including Miss Betty Gunn as bridesmaid.
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Barwick
Deryl Massey
Ira Massey
Graham Lee Gunn
Robins Field
Macon
Massey
J. J. Boswell
Norman Park
Lamar Massey
Quincy
Fla
Grace Jenkins
Wrightsville
John R. Pinson, Jr
Baconton
Betty Gunn
James Robert Massey
Nita Dupree
Marietta
Mary Frances Sims
Martha Cook Barrow
Jean Adams
Pavo
Alexander H. Stephens Institute
Georgia School of Technology
Pi Tau Sigma
Ingersall Rand Company
Los Angeles
Calif
Yale University
New Haven
Connecticut
J. W. Harvey
Moultrie
K. V. Adams
W. C. Chisholm
J. S. Peters
Richard McDonal
Lakeland
Jeff Davis
W. W. Massey
C. L. Massey
Julian Adams
Quincy Fla
James E. Massey
Betty Massey
Hahira
Ben L. Massey
Marjorie Massey
Valdosta
Cecil Bass
Omega
Patricia Pinson
Bobby Pinson
Carol Pearson
Attlanta
Post Office Urges Early Mailing for Christmas Parcels
The Post Office Department asks all citizens to shop early and mail Christmas parcels letters and cards promptly. Pack fragile items securely and separate glass jars, include correct zone numbers and return addresses, and note extended Saturday hours at the local office.
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Post Office Department
B N A I Israel to Hold Regular Friday Service Tonight
The B N A i Israel Synagogue on S Crawford street will host regular Friday evening services at 8 o clock. Servicemen and women and their families are invited to attend.
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B’nai Israel
S. Crawford Street
Aftermath of World War II and Europe’s political future
The piece argues that once World War II ends, old civil strife and racial tensions will reemerge across Europe. It warns against foreign intervention, predicts Russia’s rising influence, and urges the United States and Britain to adopt a non вмеш policy, avoiding entanglement in European family feuds.
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Greece
Europe
Russia
England
America
Germany
Feods
Community observes services with light refreshments
After the services, attendees will be served light refreshments by members of the local Jewish Sisterhood. The note indicates a communal gathering following worship and emphasizes support from local women’s group.
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Sisterhood
Ensign Banks on Home Leave Visits Meigs County
Ensign Frank P. Banks, home on leave after a year overseas, visits his wife Mrs. F. P. Banks of Meigs. The notice notes a warm welcome from county friends upon his return. Also announced is the birth of Carol Adele to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Slappey on December 1 in Los Angeles. Blanton returns to the Post Office after recent confinement at home.
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Ensign Frank P. Banks
F. P. Banks
Meigs
Ensign Banks
Thomas C. Slappey
Carol Adele
Los Angeles
Calif
Mr. B. Co. Blanton
Study Class Enjoys Musical Program
Members and friends of the Thomasville Study Class enjoyed a Christmas music program at their Thursday meeting. Miss Louise Hayes led as chairman, Miss Lemons directed Vashti Glee Club, and 16 girls sang selections from traditional carols to Norwegian and Slovak pieces.
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Thomasville
Louise Hayes
Miss Lemons
Vashti School
Vashti Glee Club
W. W. Jarrell
Glee Club
Jeannette Wilson
Margaret Taylor
Roda Williams
Marie Wells
Mamie Lanter
Dorothy Russell
Dorothy Sutton
Betty Wilcox
Angela Curl
Saran Darden
Miriam Darden
Mary Nola Downing
Marjorie Weaver
Marjorie Todd
Mary Katherine Kline
Lt Paul Sampson Wounded in November Report
Mr and Mrs M Sampson Sr receive a letter from their son St Paul L Sampson stating he was wounded on November 21. He has many friends in Thomasville who will be sorry to learn of his misfortune and hope the wounds are not serious.
Greeks Still Rallying Forces Near Royal Palace
The report notes Southeast suburbs sending troops to reinforce insurgents near the Royal Palace with reserves arriving from the northwest. Mentions a Greek mountain brigade barracks to the northwest and ongoing engagement, plus light-escort references and a list of musical pieces and carols including Bach and Christiansen.
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Royal Palace
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