U S Warns Allies Against Playing Politics In Europe
The United States urged Britain and indirectly Russia to let European peoples choose their own governments without outside interference. The State Department statement, the first since Secretary Stettinius took charge, cautioned against external meddling in Italy and other UN territories, and noted Greece Belgium Poland as potential examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Britain
Russia
Site Department
Italy
United Nations
Stettinius
Greece
Belgium
Poland
Sforza
Eden
Campions
State Department
U. S&s
MacArthur repels Jap tank assault on Leyte frontline
Gen Douglas MacArthur announced American ground forces halted a Japanese tank and infantry attack along the Ormoc highway south of the Leyte River bridge. Allied air units sank a Japanese destroyer and freighters while continuing pressure on Manila and the Ormoc area amid heavy rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macarthur
Philippines
Tnd
Ormoc
Leyte River
Limon
Douglas MacArthur
U. S
Bataan
Manila
32Nd Infantry
Tn Stahs
Bameo
Leyte
Distillery
Japs Lose 4000 Planes in Philippines Defense
The Associated Press reports Japan has expended about 4000 warplanes in three months defending the Philippines and nearby waters. Official tallies show 1153 destroyed by American air forces in November with 87 down on the ground. October losses were 1199 in the air and 323 on land, while September losses were 357 air and 627 ground. Total American losses exceed 2992. exact totals are unavailable due to general loss terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Japan
Philippines
Sixth War Loan Scoreboard Shows Rensselaer County Lead
The Sixth War Loan Scoreboard reports Rensselaer County ahead in Series E bond sales with about 35.8 percent individual take and 41 percent overall, while Albany trails in a seesaw for second place. County totals reach 18.998 million versus 23.36 million in coal, reflecting county and corporate sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AP Dbany
Rensselaer Couties
Rensselaer County
Rensselaer
British Ready to Use Force in Greece Says Churchill
Prime Minister Churchill said Britain would use force to prevent a communist-led revolt in Greece and ensure a free election for the Greek people. The remark drew criticism from Laborites who accused the government of siding with rightist forces as debates erupted in the House of Dominions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Churchill
London G
Fanner Brockway
Independent Labor Party
Russia
London Daily Worker
Athens
Britain
British Tanks Open Fire on Athens Rioters
Fierce fighting persisted in Athens as the Elas clash with the left wing E A M party and siege police and barracks. British tanks and Green Mountain Brigade troops dispersed the attackers while aircraft circled above. Churchill veto rumors and Elas captives include some Germans. situation remains tense with march threats toward the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Elas
National Liberation Front Party
Green Mountain Brigade
Sre
John Nixon
EH. A. M
Nixon
Sephie
Churchill
Theenistokies Sophoulis
Greek Liberal Party
Thad
George Papandreou
Hich
Papandreou
Convicts Seize Officers in Atlanta Federal Prison Riot
About 25 long term prisoners at the Atlanta Federal Prison rose up against sharing buildings with German saboteurs and spies. They took four officers hostage and barricaded themselves. Warden Joseph W. Sanford reported no injuries among hostages while James Y. Bennett aided in negotiations. The protest centered on quarantining and segregation of German detainees within the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agenta GP
Atlanta Federal Prison
Jozeph W. Sanford
James Y. Bennett
Irania
Sanford
Admiral Knighted in London as Knight Commander of the Bath
Admiral Alan G. Kirk, commander of U.S. naval forces in France, was invested as Knight Commander of the Bath by King George VI in London yesterday. The ceremony took place at Music Hall with officials noting the tribute and a reception following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Alan G. Kirk
U. S
France
The
Bath
George VI
Canadians Break German Lines Capture Ravenna in Adriatic Drive
Allied high command announced Canadian forces smashed through the German Adriatic defenses and captured Ravenna, pushing German troops west of the Lamone River. The encirclement left a broad Allied foothold southeast of Bologna, threatening a larger breakthrough while weather favored the Eighth Army. Ravenna, 34 000 inhabitants, lies 31 miles east of Bologna and 130 miles south of Venice, with Dante's tomb and Theodoric Palace noted among historic monuments in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Valli di Comacchio
Ratenna
Bologna
Venice
Eighth
Soi
Lemone
Pari
Eighth Army
Raveniia
Adriatic
Ravenia
Smarshland
Asea
House Vote Freezes Old Age Tax Rate
The House passed legislation to block a planned increase in old age insurance taxes sending the measure to the Senate. The bill would peg the tax at 2 percent on employees and 1 percent on employers, delaying a rise slated for January 1. President Roosevelt was expected to veto if votes showed enough support to override.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Roosevelt
Lneup
Rep
Dingell
D-Micn
Ways and Means Committee
Cooper
Wilk
Germans Lose 91 Planes in Berlin Defense
London dispatch reports heavy Allied air action over Berlin. Thirty groups of bombers and escorts dropped 1300 tons of bombs, destroying targets near Tegel and munition works while 12 bombers and 22 fighters failed to return. several crews landed in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
Munstec
Ruhr
Terion
France
Siearhead
Irowbardiers
Tegel
Germany
Neevey
Munster
Eisenhower Speeds GI To Family in 17 Hours
General Eisenhower issues orders for rapid air transport as Albert H Wolfe reaches Harrisburg pa bedside of dying wife and unborn child. The baby did not survive though doctors said the mother would recover. Ambulances and refueling crew aided the swift flight to plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Eighth Airforce
England
Pri
Albert H_ Wolfe
Harrisburg
Air Transport Command
Wolfe
World War I Pension Bill Approved by Congress
Congress approved a World War I pension bill funding monthly payments up to 74 dollars for deceased veterans families. The measure moves to the White House for likely approval, with first year cost estimated at 27 million 600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washincton
White House
George
D.-Ga
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
iHouse
Chinese forces recapture Pachai area. both sides claim gains
Chinese command announced regaining the highway town of Pachai southeast of Kweiyang while reporting small diversions in Hunan. Japanese forces claimed to advance toward Pachai, with Chinese units also noting casualties and continued defense of Tushan as the battle lines shift in this frontier area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fis
Pachai
Kweiyang
Kwenchow
Kaweiyanz
Hunan
Chi
Tushen
Kweiyans
Army Newspaper Stars and Stripes Hits Profit Milestone
Stars and Stripes, the Army newspaper, reports a daily circulation exceeding one million and a profit of 3 million dollars in the European theater. The announcement was made yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York GP
Stars and Stripes
Ammunition Ship and Four Other Craft Lost at Sea
The 3753 ton Moffat Hood ammunition ship sank in the Central Pacific after an inadvertent explosion. Three small naval vessels and a motor torpedo boat were also lost to enemy action. Commander Harold Agnew Turner of Mount Hood was reported missing with no life loss details yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Moffat Hood
Central Pacific
Navy
Pacific
Harold Agnew Turner
Palm City
Cat
Mount Hood
Hieron
MacLeish Appointment Stirs Senate Debate
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee moved to confirm Archibald MacLeish as an assistant secretary amid opposition concerns over his qualifications and past roles. Other nominees Nekfelier Clayton and James C Dunn faced similar scrutiny as supporters urged timely final votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yelt
State Department
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
George
D-Ga
Archibald MacLeish
Congress
Iate
Joseph
Nek Felier
Whi Clayton
James C. Dunn
MacLeish
Senate
Clark
D-Mo
Royce Ihziich
Wheeler
Saic
Vandsabere
la Fayette
Wisconsin
Overseas Graves Pilgrimages Proposed for Servicemen Kin
Washington lawmaker Rep. Wickersham introduced a bill allowing fathers mothers and widows of service personnel buried overseas to visit graves at federal expense. The proposal aims to ease pilgrimage costs for families of fallen soldiers and veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
CPI
Wickersham
D.olle
Reds Within Fifty Miles Of Austria
Russian advances press toward Austria across southern Hungary after seizing key rail hubs near Lake Balaton and capturing towns between the lake and the Drava River. Moscow says more than 120 populated places fell as Germans retreat toward Yugoslavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Austria
Murcali
Lak
Balaton
Sian
Ausiria
Budapest
Szigetvar
Hungary
Zagreb
Yugoslavia
Moscow
Lake Balaton
Drava
Moscosy
Szekesfehervar
Dewey Silent On Choice for State Chairman
New York political notes show Governor Dewey silent on whom he favors to succeed Edwin F. Jacckie as state chairman. Bliss Todd and Jac ckie's resignation prompted a ten hour discuss ion in Dewey's Roosevelt Hotel suite as Albany plans progress. The January meeting will allow New York state committee members and county delegates to participate in selecting Jacckie's successor amid redistricting vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas Ewer
Republcan
Georgia
Edwin F. Jacckie
Buffalo
Bliss Jane HL. Todd
Tarrytown
Jacckie
W Dewe
Hotel Roosevelt
Albany
Todd
Sater
Jaeckls
Berthosen Dy
Stgie
Service Women Ignored By Hostess Says WAVE
Washington civil happenings report that WAVES leader Capt Mildred Hi McAfee told a White House war recreation conference that civilian girls rarely extend social invitations to service women. She asserted many hostesses avoid service members despite blanket invitations to officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Community Ignaties
Seidom
Mildred
Hi McAfee
WAVES
Wellesley College For Women
White House
Yanks Open New Saar Crossing in Winter Advance
Allied dispatches report the American Third Army driving a new Saar crossing south of Saar at Saarlautern and near Saarbrucken. Gains of up to three miles push toward the Saar river rail yards as Patton’s forces form a broad front from Luxembourg to Saarbrucken. Casualties appear heavy as the offensive presses the German defenses. northward, Bergstein and Aachen front areas see renewed clashes while the Roer front rests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Third Army
Sust
Saar
Lautern
Litun
George
Raariau
Saarlautern
Doyshboys
Saarbrucken
Laurezine
Patton
Ermer
Germany
Luxembourg
Blacken
Saarbracken
Beli
Western Europe
Bergstein
Aachen
Duren
First Army
Lucherberg
Julich
Roer
U. S. Xiath Army
Slayer of British Diplomat Sought In U S Airbase
An inquest into the death of Sir Erde Teichmann, a leading British China expert, began and adjourned to January 3. U S airforce officers and airdrone searches focused on forensic leads and the possible weapon used, amid a gun-hunt at a U S airbase in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Horingham
Norfolk
Eng
United States
Erde Teichmann
Britain
China
Zim
Garnen
I. S. Airforce
Also Mentioned on This Page
Europe
Schenectady
Rensselaer Albany
Saratoga
Columbia
Torete
WERY
Taleets
the Tree Sarin Bank
Reich
Doughter
D-N.c
Ways and Means
Knutson
Minnesota
Tve
Knutson Suit
Es Smarf
Ana Beer
Milhong Wweter
Ady
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Doremus Avenue
Newark
Japa
Army Newspaper
iBill
Dewey
Saar Crossing
Pulse of the People
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!