Rail unions fault Byrnes over overtime dispute
Washington leaders of non operating railroad unions blame War Mobilization Director James Byrnes for failing to secure a settlement to their wage demands. They say Byrnes obstructed Roosevelt’s effort to remove overtime discrimination and pledge to support the Army in running the rail system while opposing any retreat in their wage fight. They threaten possible congressional action though they accept a 4 to 10 cent wage rise and seek arbitration only on overtime.
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James ¥. Byrnes
Justice Byrnes
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Broadway Glitters For First New Year Since War
New York observes a New Year's Eve with wartime austerity and rare festivity. Times Square crowds surge as 2,100 policemen and many air raid wardens guard the area. downtown lights dim at 10 PM per blackout rules. Broadway clubs face high demand with estimated spending around 30 million dollars on revelries.
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Haskell Wins Overseas Vote in Lt Governor Race
Lieut. Gen. William N. Haskell, Democratic and American Labor Party candidate for lieutenant governor, won the overseas ballots by a narrow margin. The state board of canvassers reported Haskell received 1,870 overseas votes from New York men abroad, while Republican opponent Joe R. Hanley, sworn in today, garnered 1,761.
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William N. Haskell
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Kiwanis Editor Meton Smith Heisa Dies in Florida
Meton Smith Heisa 54 longtime managing editor of the Kiwanis International magazine died yesterday in Florida. Heisa had served the Kiwanis press for 19 years before resigning October 1 to become secretary of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
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Huge Armada Bombs Paris War Targets
A large force of American heavy bombers with fighter escort attacked Paris industrial targets and a Nazar base at Chateau Bernard in France. Two vital ball bearing plants were hit and some bombers reached west central France. Over 1,000 Allied aircraft operated in the day and Marauders seized five raids without loss in the Pas de Calais area.
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Shah Of Iran Lands Roosevelt
In an exclusive interview at the royal palace Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi says he would like closer army cooperation with the Allies and calls the Teheran declaration the first application of the Atlantic Charter. He praises Roosevelt as a great character and notes his invitation to visit the United States.
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Flu Epidemic Mild But Death Rate Shows Rise
The Census Bureau reports Christmas week mortality rose 62 deaths per 10 000 but the Public Health Service calls the epidemic mild. Across the nation influenza cases increased with 11 of 44 states down slightly while New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania suffered the heaviest deaths, 68 percent above the 1940 42 average.
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New Jersey
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Russian Boy Praises U S General Ike as War Ends Near
In Moscow the US general Dwight D. Eisenhower is hailed as a hero after predicting the war would end soon. A Russian boy quoted by an American journalist echoed the claim, saying the war would end because of “your big general.”
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UPI
United States
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Russia
Axis Profits by Dissension Stir Propaganda Plot
A high US and UN circle described railway and steel strikes as a great tragedy fueling Axis propaganda that could delay revolts in occupied Europe this winter. Three railroad leaders blamed the administration for delays in settlement, while a United Steel Workers official dismissed the tale as propaganda to turn people against labor.
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United States
United Nations
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Europe
Philip Murray
C. S. C. United Steel Workers Union
Nazi broadcasts pay little attention to rail strike threats
The OWI said Nazi stations have not stressed railway and steel strike threats. A German media expert, from the FCC monitoring service, reported German home stations referenced the strikes but did not make them a prominent feature.
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Office of War Information
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Hitler Tells Reich Its Existence Is At Stake
Marine advances at Cape Gloucester New Britain seize twin airstrips for looming Southwest Pacific bombardments. MacArthur reports Japanese counterattacks repulsed and airfield cleared as Seabees rush repairs and Allied flyers prepare for upcoming strikes. Australian troops push Japanese from Hoop peninsula toward Vitiaz Strait. Hitler vows no victors only survivors as war nears a second year of crisis.
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New Year Cheer Grips Two World Capitals
Moscow and others ring in New Year with joy as Soviet forces push Germans back. Reports credit Gen Nikolai Vatutin and the First Ukrainian Army for defeats, while Allied Western invasion hopes rise for 1944. Public celebrations, prayers, and festive displays mark a hopeful wartime New Year.
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Fritz von Mannstein
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Washington Welcomes New Year Amid War year Contemplation
Washington marked New Year Eve as service members and civilians filled streets in a peaceful scene despite war year tensions. President Roosevelt, mildly ill, did not join prayers. Rear Admiral McIntire called the illness a light grippe and noted a normal temperature. Venues posted high prices yet offered specials such as whisky for early attendees and turkeys plus homeward calls for service members. Police assigned a dedicated squad for crowd control amid the celebrations.
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War prisoner asks to sue after street accident
New York State Motor Vehicle Bureau seeks guidance from the Advocate General on whether an Italian prisoner of war, Fadim Luigi, who broke a leg after being struck by a car while walking along Medina street in a guarded area, can sue the driver or if the federal government must pursue action for his hospitalization.
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Advocate Generals Office
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Carrier Boys Sell Billion War Stamps
Newsboys across the nation fulfilled their pledge to the Army and Navy by selling over a billion ten cent war stamps before the New Year. The effort highlights youth involvement in wartime fund raising and supports national defense funding.
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WPB Closes Aluminum Plants To Curb Output
The War Production Board orders closure of four aluminum production lines at two federally owned plants, part of a broader curb on output as demand lags. Aluminum Company of America already plans cutbacks potentially reducing a major share of domestic supply by as much as 40 percent. WPB officials warn additional shutdowns could follow to reduce a monthly surplus of 625 million pounds.
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War Pro- Force Board
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Brooke Promoted to Field Marshal in New Year Honors
Sir Alan Brooke chief of the Imperial General Staff has been promoted to Field Marshal in the King's New Year honors. The promotion reflects his long service and high leadership in the British Armed Forces.
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Sir Alan Brooke
Imperial General Staff
Russian First Ukrainian Army Captures Zhitomir in Break toward Poland
The Russian First Ukrainian Army advances toward Poland and Romania after seizing Zhitomir. Gen. Vatutin’s units break through 200 miles of eastern front, seize 150 more communities, and approach the Polish border within 35 miles. Soviets claim decisive rear attacks on German lines as retreat rumors stir in Berlin.
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Proprietor Arrested In Pillars Raid
Acting on orders from Lieut Walter W Wheeler a state police detail and a Conservation Department rep raided The Pillars at New Lebanon and arrested William Monshan on charges of gambling device possession and venison possession A roulette wheel and crap table were seized Monshan pleaded innocent and the case was adjourned to Jan 18 bail set at 50 Prosecutors and officers from Troop G and Game Protection participated in the raid.
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