Halsey Still Smashing at Four Convoys
U S Pacifi c Fleet Headquarters at Pearl Harbor reports Fourth Fleet carrier planes in action off French Indochina against four Japanese convoys. Nimitz said 25 ships sunk or damaged, including six transports at Saigon and six more at Quinhon Harbor. Musashi, long the pride of Japan, was sunk in October action, with Famagao damaged. Halsey’s airmen also destroyed a Katori class light cruiser and several destroyer escorts as convoys were being massed for a Luzon invasion counterstrike.
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Indo-Chin
Indo-China
U.S
Philippines
Luzon
Lingayen Gulf
U.S. Navy
Saigon
Camranh Bay
Pacife
Pearl Harbor
Third Fleet
Staisec
Adm
Chester W. Nimitz
Saison
Quinton Harbor
Douglas MacArthur
Serne
Lingayen
Gulf
Wiliam
Helsey
C. W. Nimitz
Manila
Philippines Sea
Vesablg
William F. Halsey
South China Sea
Camreanh Bas
Halsey
MacArthur Seizes Luzon Road Center
General MacArthur reports the Luzon campaign advancing with a five highway junction at San Carlos captured as American units push toward Manila. US forces destroy vehicles tanks and enemy ships while naval air forces bombard port facilities signaling intensified efforts in northern Luzon.
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Douglas MacArthur
Sommunique Today
Lingayen Gulf
San Fernando
Bay State Asked To Reverse 1692 Court Sentence
A Massachusetts petition seeks to overturn 1692 witchcraft convictions in Salem. H. Vanes Greenslit of New Orleans contends for Ann Green and others named Bridget Bishop Susanna Martin Alice Parker Wilmot Read and Margaret Scott. The measure aims to clear these figures and restore reputations.
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Boston
Ann Pudeater
Smassachusetta
H. Vanes Greenslit
New Orleans
Akah Pudeater
Ann Greenwlade
Salem
Greenslit
Greenslade
Salen
White Greenslit
Annn
Ronest W. Hil
A Card Drivers Need Mileage Ration Data
Mileage rationing records issued to 23 million basic A motorists. Honda HY OPA advised applying to local rationing boards for duplicates. The note highlights the need for a mileage tallying record to qualify for HR or Ce supplements in Basbline ration.
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Washington
Reds Open Winter Push In Poland
Report from London Berlin recounts a major Soviet offensive in southern Poland near Baranow against German lines amid intense fighting. Moscow claims Budapest garrison crushed into a five square mile pocket as Hungarian patriots rise. Officials warn civilians suffer as Germans retaliate with explosions.
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London
Berlin
Poland
Vistula River
Baranow
Warsaw
Moscow
Budapest
Brockholm Dagens Nyheter
Kielce
Hrak
German Silesia
Germany
Krakow
Silesia
December Bomb Casualties in Britain Reach High Toll
Bombs killed 367 Britishers in December and caused 347 serious injuries. Ministry of Home Security data show December 1944 casualties totaled 21,984 seriously wounded. Comparisons to earlier blitz periods are noted with large civilian losses. A V bomb strike injured many at a crowded theater in southern England, including children.
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London
Ministry of Home Security
England
South Fern
Ingland
Unions Lead Attacks on Labor Draft
Washington reports drastic new contralt to shift workers from less essential firms into war production. President Murray urged Congress to legislate a smooth national distribution of labor. Labor, industry, and government leaders warned of manpower wastage and pressed for penalties for noncompliant workers. The War Manpower plan proposes strict employment ceilings to prioritize essential war production.
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Washington
Philip Murray
Congress
A. F
Land Railroad Brotherhood
William &. Knudsean
Army
House Military Committee
Aringe
Mazpo
Fess
Iim
Loretta Young Wins Home Purchase Suit in Los Angeles
Superior Judge Carl A. Stutsman ruled Loretta Young and Col. Thomas Lewig could cancel an agreement to pay Bugsy Siegel for a Holmby Hills residence valued at 385000 after a dispute over who would cover termite extermination costs.
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Loretta Young
Victor
Los Angeles
Benjamin
Bugsy
Siegel
Holmuy “Hilla
Carl A. Stutsman
Avitese
Thomas H. A. Lewig
Troy
Hollywood Sportsman
Germans Quit Ardennes Bulge with Retreat Toward Reich
Allied reports say German forces abandoned the Ardennes salient, retreating east toward the Reich as three German armies pulled back in disorganized fashion. American units pressed from Laroche and near Bastogne while von Rundstedt aims to salvage forces to hold or reestablish positions near the Reich border with fronts shifting to St Vith and La Roche as the western front tightens.
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Ardennes
Reich
Batlle
France
Doughbors
Eittershoffan
Strasbourg
Belgium
George 3. Penton
Third Army
Bagiogze
U. & First Army
First Army
von Rundstedt
Sanka
Bastogne
Luxembourg
Tor Hand
St Vith
Supreme Headquarters
Karl von Rundsted
Qurthe
LaRoche
Amberloup
Bastoghe
FDR Promises Government Heat Cut to 68 Degrees
President Roosevelt pledged government agencies including the White House will reduce heat to 68 degrees amid fuel conservation drive. Public statements noted some buildings, even offices, run warmer than required and would be adjusted. Officials cited varying thermostat readings across executive offices as proof of need for compliance.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Whie House
Inte Tellies
White House
Ihe
Army Brings Up Reinforcements In Ward Battle
Army Service Forces dispatched 28 officers and enlisted personnel to seven city plants to enforce a presidential order seizing Chitage To carry out Eat eminent operation of 14 Montromm ery Ward and Co. The move reflects a dispute over War Department authority after the company refused to cooperate. Lieut Col A H Rask said the action required skilled personnel and would have needed over twenty officers if the company had complied.
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Montrommery Ward and Co
Army Service
A. H. Rask
Ras
Stars and Stripes Calls for Allied Unity in War Fronts
The Stars and Stripes editorial urges United Nations home fronts to show single minded solidarity and full obedience to Eisenhower. It stresses unity under Montgomery and Bradley, warning against rumor, pride, or factionalism that hinders the war aim to defeat Germany.
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London
Stars and Stripes Todey
United Nations
Eisenhower
Bernard’ S Montgomery
Omar
Bradley
America
Britain
Uss
Trroops
Montgomery
Roosevelt Mission to France Seen in Early Visit
Supreme Headquarters announced last night that President Roosevelt is expected to visit France in the coming weeks. Stephen Baxty, secretary to the President, is arriving early next month to coordinate arrangements with Allied officials for the trip.
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Roosevelt
France
Supreme Headquarters
Allied
Stephen Baxty
Yi Ig
Berry
Weatherman Predicts Wet Inauguration Day
Forecasters in Washington predict rain for the January 20 inauguration. A Dr Charisse Greely Abbot noted high confidence in a wet weather pattern, with showers likely across the capital region and surrounding districts.
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Weatherman
Washington
Charisse Greely
Dar
Albany Legislature Moves to Scrap Per Diem Pay
Republican leaders propose a bill to overhaul legislative payroll, eliminate per diem pay for Senate and Assembly staff, and cut administrative and personal service costs. The measure aims to save over 100000 this session and follows the Anderson committee recommendations on legislative practices.
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Albany
Anderssons Committee
Anderson Joint Legislative Committee
Senjax F. Feinberg
Assembly
Oswald D. Heck
Heck Sa
Essen
Early U S Landing Foreseen by Chinese Army Paper
Chinese military newspaper Sao Tang Pao states Americans should prepare for a three-man launch in the Red area. It claims underground support from Chinese forces and signals readiness for a U S landing operation amid tensions with Texhor and allied parties.
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U. S
Chungking
Sao Tang Pao
Christmas Day Death Probe Ends In Woman Arrest
Irene Clark was arrested on a manslaughter charge connected to a Christmas Day death in a case linked to Sibley. Albany hospital autopsy findings prompted the warrant and district attorney action. Clark, crying at the barracks, was arraigned at Justice Center after transfer from Valley Falls.
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State Police
Irene Clark
Troop G
Valley Falls
Ralph S. Sibley
Corp
Harry A. Scoville
Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Frank Russell
Wiley
Justice Center
Sir Sibiews
Albany Rural
Albany Medical College
Supreme Court
Russell
Wiles
Sgon
Kur Wn Wright
Joseph B. Mulhotland
Albany
Wright
Troy
Cers
Clark
Irene
Sibley
John P. Weatherwax
William ¥. Oconnor
O'Connor
Rensselaer County
District Attorney‘s Office
New Jersey Democrat Seeks Chair of Un-American Actions Committee
Washington reports Rep. Edward J Hart of New Jersey, a Democrat, was slated to head the new House Committee on Un-American Activities. The measure faced controversy over alleged Communist influence and opposition from Democratic leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Washington
Edward J Hart
New House
Lades
Rankin
Philippine President In U S for Conference
Washington President Sergio Osmena of the Philippine Commonwealth has returned from the islands to the United States. The War Department announced Osmena will confer with various government officials concerning the relief and rehabilitation measures for Filipinos following disaster caused by the Japanese.
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Washington
Sergio Osmena
Oappine Commonwealth
United States
War Department
Osmena
Production Spurt Aims Wartime Jobs and Civilian Cuts
Wartime production spurt promises jobs for Americans and boosts in war goods output. The War Production Board tightens civilian manufacturing and plans to divert metals and materials to military needs, with Krug noting higher overall armament progress and a significant shift toward aircraft and weapons.
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Lozon
Bay State
Reds
Ardennes Bulge
St. Hubert
F.D.R
WPB
Stars and Stripes
Trumor
Bes
Hoosick
Chris
Wreed
Zene Ettweist
F' Romther
Harry A
Charman J. A. Xrug
Sddp
Krug
Ag “Tan
Yun
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