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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1945
Page
1
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Allied forces push through northern Luzon with 45 mile beachhead as Sixth Army advances toward Baguio. Formosa bombed by carrier and Liberator aircraft. Japanese bridges destroyed, hindering retreat. MacArthur cites air power. B 29s and Super Forts strike Nagoya. British SEA offensive and Burma actions also noted.
Harry Canan, former Youngstown fire chief, is appointed state fire marshal. Director James W. Huffman also names A. Lee Fair of Millersburg deputy fire marshal and state fire coordinator. First Lt. Robert H. Weisberger, 23, of Hollywood, Calif., is reported killed in a single engine biplane crash near Dayton Saturday night.
U S and RAF air fleets attacked Germany by daylight for a second day, following eight major oil center strikes in 36 hours. Official reports say long range bombers hit Merseberg oil plant and a Dulmen fuel depot, with large bomber formations indicating heavy participation. A smaller force targeted Berlin as Allied air power pounded Nazi resources and communications yesterday.
Allied reports say German lines along the Reno Senio and Adriatic front remain strong as heavy air and ground operations push to disrupt fuel depots. Gen. Carl Spaatz notes German oil plants targeted. Allied air losses total 53 planes, with 335 German aircraft shot down in the air and eight destroyed on the ground. Night raids over northern Italy disrupt communications while fighters knock out a record 189 aircraft in one day.
Wasnamaives and others testifying before the House Military Committee argued that breaking the Little Steel wage formula offers the best way to solve manpower problems. They represented the American Federation of Labor and the Socialist Party in presenting their position.
Athens reports a truce between ELAS militia and British troops went into effect today. Negotiated by Lt. Gen. Arnold M. Scobie, the peace aims to protect Greek people and their liberties against revolution, following cheers from British forces yesterday.
Government reports indicate the War Damage Corporation, backed by the War Labor Board, has paid insurance claims to property owners. Officials note high insurance in force, with plans enabling quick wartime production and protection against losses from enemy action and production disruptions.
Milka reports the first American convoy carrying war supplies crossed Burma from Ledo to Kunming China. The 1000 mile trek began with 282 miles from Ledo and included heavy, medium and light trucks loaded with ammunition jeeps artillery and ambulances. Several drivers are Black and will be among the first American ground troops to enter China.
Governor Lausche drafted a 3000 word message outlining his two year program for Ohio. He will present to a joint session of the Legislature tonight at eight. The plan focuses on using the 92 million dollar state surplus to strengthen welfare institutions and prepare for postwar needs.
Approximately 100 CIO leaders approved a plan to make its Political Action Committee a permanent body by levying a one-cent per capita monthly assessment on members. The move aims to raise about $35,000 annually to sustain PAC influence in Ohio politics and legislative proposals from the CIO PAC are being drafted for the current General Assembly session.
Pearl Harbor reports indicate a bold U S Navy strike in the South China Sea achieved easy success against Japanese lines. Carrier air power targeted harbors and bases along the coast of French Indochina as the fleet presses the campaign with delayed flagship communications. The Postwar Program commission presented a plan to Gov Lausche valuing eight to ten years of public works funds at 713 260 000 with 55 730 000 earmarked for immediate projects by the 96th General Assembly.
Mrs William Lamore and her husband, both 52, died while awaiting their son, a sailor, who had called from San Francisco last Friday saying he would be home in about two weeks after returning from overseas. The family had hoped to greet him before his return.
Eighth Air fighters claim 149 enemy planes shot down yesterday over North Germany s oil storage region. Ten of the kills are credited to Ohio pilots. Lt. Robert Smith of Lima account for one of the victories.
Battles sweep a 600 mile eastern front from Budapest to Memel with Soviet offensives in Poland and East Prussia. Konev advances across the Nida River and approaches Warsaw while German reserves brace for a tougher defense along the southern Reich line. Prisoners and block gains are reported as Reds push toward Kielce and Pinczow near Krakow. In Cincinnati, Porter Reynolds is killed by a gunman as he enters his home.
Allied First and Third Armies and British troops press toward Houffalize as German defenses stiffen. Tanks and infantry drove near St. Vith despite snow and fog, with several towns captured and U S forces advancing on multiple axes toward the Siegfried Line.
Allied dispatch notes 74 planes carrying more passengers in one flight with 66 Yugoslav children three women and five crew aboard from a secret Yugoslav field to an Italian base. In the Saar and Alsace regions, reinforcements were pouring in as the First Army advanced capturing towns including Lignitville Dinex and Beaumont. Houffalize area traffic outlets were disrupted and forces pressed near Bastogne Wiltz and Hatten with Patton and Patch commands making gains while German counterattacks focused along the Maginot Line.
Washington reports outline a provisional allied council to handle world political problems and review decisions, with participation by Britain, the United States, and other powers. Rep Connally of Texas plans to present the idea to Secretary of State and press as a step toward lasting peace and world security.
Newark officials report nine war workers who recently struck were drafted in a work or fight case, claimed as the first of its kind. Otterbein proxy to become army chaplain Dr J Ruskin Howe submits his designation as president of Mulick College Wheeling West Virginia and Horace Troop named to the college executive committee. George Preddy, of Greensboro, is credited with 20 and a half Gegan planes killed in action after an auto crash on a 25 foot embankment.
Military Police testified at a court martial examining five enlisted men accused of diverting cigarets and other Army supplies to black market channels. Background evidence described destruction of can fruit and D ration chocolate to hide lootings in December 1943, involving James J. Cupp Frederick H. Schultz and James T. Roepke.
Police held an 18 year old girl and a 25 year old man after the 24 hour disappearance of William Williamson age 3 taken from his home Saturday night. The girl watched six children while the mother shopped. They were picked up downtown as they waited for a streetcar. Both are held on open charges.
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