Dewey Seeks Public Backing for Postwar Plan
Governor Dewey urged statewide support for his 1945 legislative program in a radio address. He called for adding a predicted 150 million dollar postwar surplus to the reconstruction fund to sustain jobs and enhance state resources, outlining highway, building, Seaway, power and employment initiatives. Bills to fund and advance portions of the plan followed, while critics claimed the message failed to address health and medical care.
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St Lawrence Seaway
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Hyman Blumberg
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Nazis Strike Back at Russians Near Budapest
Moscow said German counterattacks northwest of Budapest succeeded in taking several towns on the Danube s south bank while Russians reported repulsed blows southeast of Komarom. Street fighting in Budapest intensified as Soviet forces seized 167 more blocks, totaling 1 082, with major gains in Pest.
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Budapest
Danube
Moscow
Komarom
Hhe Afoscotv
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Debrechen
Berlin
Kemérom
Pest
Buda
Mother of 11 Dies After Citizenship Oath
Cath erine Yonime a 67 year old Mass mother of 11 died after traveling from Haverhill to Lawrence to be sworn in as a citizen. She collapsed just after signing papers at the court house and died en route to doctors.
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Catherine Yonime
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Amer
Hee
Haverhill
Wales
Lawrence
Salvatore
Court Howe
OPA Explains Reason for Voiding Food Stamp Points
New York UP) OPA head Chester Bowles said the cancellation of sugar, red, and blue points without notice was necessary to ensure fair distribution of 1935 supplies. He cited serious rationing as a fivefold problem including clothing prices and livestock ceilings and warned food stocks would tighten by 150 percent over the next three months.
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New York
Chester Bowles
American Management Association
Lndheon
Bowles
OPA
Bowies
Europe
Hie
New Nazi Wonder Sub Described by Madrid Radio
Madrid radio quoted a Berkh report claiming Germany has perfected a submarine with electrically controlled guns. It supposedly can be mounted in minutes to shell an enemy coastal town from a distance, carries a crew of 25, two weeks fuel, high power and speed surpassing current submarines.
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London
Madrid
Farm Deferments Up For Draft Review
The article reports on farm deferments being reviewed under new draft measures aimed at sustaining food production. It notes the age group 18 to 33, preinduction physicals, and Byrnes request authorized by President Roosevelt to defer farm workers as essential to agriculture. It cites the Tydings amendment criteria and uncertainty about how many workers will be drafted.
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Washington
Siena
I . Byrnes
Ander
Stoosevelt
Selective Service
Lewis B. Hersher
Army
Navy
Selective Service Act
Armed Services
B 29s Hit Nagoya as Japanese Air Hub Ablaze
The 20th Air Force reports a large B 29 raid on Nagoya industrial center, with heavy fires and extensive destruction. About 17 Superfortresses were downed and 25 damaged by Japanese defenses. daylight bombing targeted Honshu with a substantial payload.
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Washington
Pinto
Nagoya
Ian Esland
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21St Bomber Command
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Isshed Nagoyn
Key
Toxio
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Honsh Island
Na- Bora
Honshu
Tokyo
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Tintsu
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Senate Group Proposes Vast Health Plan
A Senate subcommittee proposed a wide national health program to build hospitals and health centers with federal loans and grants for utilities and milk pasteurization in underserved communities. It calls for public health departments, increased federal aid to state health agencies, expanded mental health services and child guidance, expanded medical and dental education funding, and aid to public assistance recipients, led by Senator Pepper with Thomas Tunney LaFaliette and Wherry among the panel.
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Labor Committee
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LaFaliette
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Wherry
Ship to Carry Sidewalks of New York Memorial Plate
The Liberty ship will bear a memorial plate honoring Alfred E. Smith. The U S Maritime Commission said the ship named for him will carry a piece of New York sidewalks aboard to sea, a tribute he valued, with the ship set to sail next week.
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Horhood
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Chaplin Jury Deadlocked in California Paternity Case
After four hours and forty minutes of deliberation the jury in Charles Chaplin paternity case was excused at 5 pm and will resume at 9 am. Judge Henry M L Gavin warned jurors of possible outside influence and told them not to answer telephone calls seeking to sway their verdict.
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Angeles
Gay
Washington Hankies Show But No Blow For Sale
A sparse market report notes drugstores and haberdasheries in Washington offer hankies from fifty cents to two dollars fifty, with imported lace items priced far higher. Clerks describe stock as fashionable yet costly and limited.
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Washi
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Ter
Permanent Dies Committee Voted by House Coalition
A Republican Democratic coalition used its strength to back a move for a permanent Dies Committee on un American Activities. The vote 247 to 186 approved creating a permanent investigating panel despite a Democratic gain in House seats.
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Ashington
Dies
McCormack
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Congress
Bess
Leteush
Army hijacking case grows as money is sent home
Fragmentary text reports money forwarded home and hijackers trapped. Mentions Brig. Gen. Jo and a European context with French forces, a truce and military supplies, and ongoing pursuit of hijackers weeks after a raid.
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Joac Yesterdar
Depuis
Sioeh
Bomb Attacks Hit London Amid Heavy Defense Fires
The report notes German bombing over London causing intense anti air fire with several bombs aimed at coastal targets. A weapon fell into the sea and others landed near an east coast town, drawing heavy defensive responses.
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London
Canada’s War Casualties for November Reported
Defense Headquarters announced November casualties in Northwestern Europe total 60 81 hundred, with 74 724 dead, 37 722 wounded and 5 499 prisoners or interned. The monthly losses mark the lowest since the invasion began.
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Ouawa
Europe
Defense Headquarters
Nove JO
Greek cabinet formed as Plasias named premier
Greek premier Plasias announced a new cabinet retaining four key posts while including leftist Hlasi forces in the government. The move follows a power balance in Athens amid British pressure and domestic merchant interests.
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Athens
Nicholas Plasitires
Hlas
Inelusier
Plastivas Apphi
Rochester Snow Snarl Blamed on Two City Officials
Local confusion over a Rochester snow removal disruption is tied to two unnamed city officials. The chaotic incident caused traffic delays and required reassignment of several staff as procedures were shuffled.
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Rochester
OPA Chief Bowles Says Shoe Stamps Not Being Cancelled
Chester Bowles reiterated yesterday that the Office of Price Administration does not plan to cancel outstanding shoe ration stamps. The statement clarifies policy amid concerns over changes to rationing in Washington.
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Washington
Pi-Price
Chester’ Bowles
Iansterday
OPA
Stampa
Yanks Retreat Amid Heavy Fighting on Western Front
Allied lines report German forces driving back American units several miles in multiple sectors. Snowy and hail hindered movement as the front held with counterattacks and local gains described around Biche and Meisen areas.
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Agieri jCans
Hanarta
Meiser- Ulal
Biche
Meisenthal
Patton’s Men Break Through Nazi Defenses In Europe
Allied forces under General Patton press the Western Front as his Third Army supposedly reduces five German divisions. Reports say German units faced sharp losses with thousands of prisoners taken as the advance continues amid heavy resistance and uncertain enemy strength.
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Bastogne
U. S
Sarregue
Bannstein
Bitehe
George
Ploesti Raid Losses Reported in Air Force Data
Fragmentary wartime note lists 2,200 U.S. flyers and 270 planes lost in Ploesti raids. Text appears garbled but references air force assets and casualties, with incomplete figures and unclear attribution.
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U.S
Ploesti
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