Yanks Capture Subic Bay Naval Base on Luzon
American forces secured Subic Bay including Olongapo and Grande Island as the 7th Fleet entered the harbor. Sixth Army pushed toward Calumpit and Pampanga River crossings, with San Fernando and Lubao captured. MacArthur announced rapid advances across Luzon toward a junction to seal off the Bataan peninsula, while Cavite naval facilities suffered heavy bombing and coastal strikes continued.
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U. 5
Luzon
Nir
MacArthur
Eighth Army
Subic Bay
Olongapo
U. 5Th Fleet
6Th Army
Calumpit
Pampanga River
Manila
Cond
Manila Bay
Grand 13- Land
Subic’s
Iltle Corregidor
Grande Island
Bananese
Olongano
Calum+ pit
Pampanga
White
Robert Eichelberger
Mondas
Zambales
Glongape
San Fernando
Bataan
U. S. 7Th Fleet
Suble Bay
Olangapsi
Douglas
Olontapo
Sixth Army
Bataan Peninsula
Lubav
Luzon Island
Aistoric
Haiaan
Fort Siotsenburg
Cavite
Bembeu
Lingayen Eulé
Ath
Udino
Dagulo
Philippines
Sierra Madre
Alde
Catanzas
Mooas Bay
Helefe
Formosa
Japan Says Manpower For War Is Ample
A Tokyo dispatch quoted War Ministry recruitment officials saying Japan has ample reserve manpower for military service compared with belligerent nations. The diet committee heard that public war effort will not hinder wartime production as youth’s stature and health improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Japan
Domel
Tokyo
Toflay
War Ministry
Clelal
FCC
Youhlo Nasu
Diet
Navy Plans Major Fleet Expansion This Year
Secretary Forrestal announced plans to add more than 24 000 ships and 28 000 planes this year, bringing total fleet to about 83 000 ships and 65 000 planes. The program aims for 3 596 000 tons of new ships, 20 590 aircraft, and increased ordnance, with funding sought from Congress for additional tonnage and weapons.
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Washington
INS
Secretary of the Navy
Jats
Forrestal
United States
Grewiel Naval Innee
Navy
Congress
Far East
Nave
Ardnance
Navy Kent
British and Canadian troops clear Maas River line island
On the western front British and Canadian forces wipe out remaining German garrison on Kapelleschver Island near the Maas river. Tanks supported assaults after repeated attacks, over 120 enemy bodies found, four prisoners taken as the rest retreated under heavy mortar and artillery fire in a bitter, ice bound battle.
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Jatt
T—l—Hritist
Maas River
Kape Yellerdiver
Tilburs
Manshaw Trea
Maas
Kapelleschver
Maar
Infantry Crosses German Frontier At Four New Points
Allied reports say American forces crossed the German border at four new points and widened the Aachen breach in the Siegfried Line by about two miles. U S doughboys, under Generals Manton and Hodges, advanced up to 3,000 yards eastward amid rain and sleet. The push accompanied French efforts toward Calmar and ongoing operations around Wittenhelm and the Maas Island bridgehead as heavy artillery pounded the western wall.
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Eisenhower
Aachen
Taris
Jan
U. S
Ainted James
Siegfried Line
Germany
Westwall
George S. Mutton, Jr
Courney
Rocs
Welcienhauren
Our River
U.S
Alsace
Calmar
Saat
France
Wittenhelm
Rhine
Breland
Herons
Maas Island
Tiburs Hole
AU Allied
431
Monschau
Meuse Torn
16 Babies Die In Auburn Nursery Fire Tragedy
A deadly blaze at a private nursery in Auburn Mendan Abt Stunted relatives and several staff perished as flames engulfed the boarding home for wartime mothers. Fifteen others escaped as fires swept through the building operated by Eva Lacasse. Five infant deaths are reported with authorities uncertain about identifying all victims. One nurse, Blanche FalseHigHY, reportedly attempted to warn others before succumbing. The blaze destroyed the kitchen area and ceiling, hindering rescue efforts.
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Auburn
Mendan
Mere
Moxa Cite
Thames
Eva Lacasse
Jube
Vics Hina
Maine
Discovereet
Misa
Manpower Bill Shorn of Plan For Open Shop
WASINGTON Jan 31 The house moves toward passage of a limited national service bill amid firm opposition to two amendments. One would allow a closed shop without union membership and banning race creed or color in employment. A second kept the open shop provision but faced strong opposition. Debates center on potential record votes and the impact on draft boards during mobilization.
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Wasitington
Rantraversia
TTR
Tenny
War Mobilization
Senate Probing War Goods Sales
Senate investigators questioned a government engineer and an auctioneer over a bid for government surplus property contracts. The witness, Van Gillover of Nashville, reportedly declined the offer, citing concern over access to restricted surplus roads and possible conflicts of interest.
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Senate
Washington, Jan M
Dat van Gillover
Nashville
Findte Impresaian
Yanks in Europe Will Get New Arms for Pacific War
The United States plans to leave most European equipment in Europe while sending new arms and supplies to the Pacific theater after Germany’s defeat. Proponents argue faster gains against Japan justify continuing large scale wartime production, despite Europe’s strained logistics. They expect earlier deployment of forces in Asia and reduced shipping time by using European depots and materiel.
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Europe
Washington
Pacific
Germany
Jane
Pacule Ocean
Preulenid
Melen Aidiers
Bux Rape
Wembilons
America
Japan
Allies Plan Punishment of Nazi Crime in Reich
London reports British minister Richard Law stating Allies will punish Nazis responsible for persecution of Jews and anti-Nazis in Germany. He said Nazi crimes would be pursued under war crimes law, with all nations cooperating and Axis leaders brought to justice. United States officials echoed commitment to prosecute those involved in atrocities.
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London
Richard Law
Germany
UN Fey Fido
Law
Geren
Gerais
Wilr
Grew
Manilay
United States
Geremany
United Nations War Crimea Commission
Brith Pla
Gextatn
House Backs Health Study Amid Senate Opposition
The House endorsed a proposed two year health study panel with 25 members including physicians and hospital reps to assess public health needs and facilities. Senate rejection of a banking bill delayed the session as lawmakers debated interest-rate limits and the fate of a related measure.
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Deler Bates
House
Senate
Oras Exotics
Les. Morris
Whigh
SIS
Colder Weather Forecast Dampens West Virginia Heat
Colder conditions spread across the state with forecasts of subfreezing readings in Charleston and Wheeling. West Virginia industries paused as 50 percent curtailments hit natural gas supplies and coal deliveries slowed. Roads remained slick while workers faced delays and potential shortages statewide.
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Charleston
Nee Cardine
United Port Gar Co
Shaw
West Virginia
Anwarkera
Clarksburse
Fairmont
Wheeling
War Production Board
Wheethia
Ans
Boone
Panhandle
War Production Board Fuel Order Cuts Brownouts in National Drive
Officials enforce a wartime fuel conservation rule under the War Powers Act halting nonessential outdoor lighting and restricting service to preserve coal and fuels. The measure, effective at 3 o clock, is projected to save about 3,000,000 tons of coal annually according to estimates from the War Emergency Board.
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War Production Board
Soviet forces push toward Berlin amid Baltic advance
Moscow reports 85 mile drive into eastern Germany as Zhukov’s 1st White Russian army nears Berlin from the east. Soviet communique cites captures near Landsberg and Meseritz, with thrusts threatening Stettin and the Oder region. Western fronts indicate heavy German resistance and shifting frontline towns across Brandenburg and Pomerania. The advance marks a widening campaign across eastern Germany with weather aiding air support.
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Frankfurt
Baltic
London
Germany
Berlin
Mose
Reich
Stettin
Gregory K. Zhukov
Brandenburg
Pomerania
Landsberg
Mezeritz
Schwhebus
Zulllehau
Priedeberg
Oder River
Beyersdorf
Charleston
Hun Ungton
Gregory
K. Zhukov
Marshal Zhukov
Frankurl
the-Oder
the -Oder
Kuatrin
Prussia
Budapest
Moscow
Breslau
Silesian
Ivan
Konev
Ukraine
Oder
Soray
Reds
Tapper
Schwelbus
I Zhukov
Flatow
Jastrow
Katowice
Silesia
Oderwalde
Ratowice
Migalnes
Ausocean
Zieleneig
Soldin
Mosca
Wareway
Moss Caw
Vald
Big 3 Believed In Conference Heads for Rome
Secretary of State Stettinius and Harry Hopkins left Rome by air for an undisclosed destination, amid talks with Italian and Allied leaders. Hopkins conferred with de Gasperi, McNarney, and Eaker as U.S. personnel discussed pre conference planning for Roosevelt Churchill and Stalin.
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Stettinius
Hopkins
Rome
Pope Rome
Harry Hopkins
Pope Pius
Alcide de Gaspert
Roosevelts
Churchill
Stalin
Stettiniaa
Joseph T. McNarney
Mediterranean
Tra C. Eaker
Stettinite
Ale Kirk
Maly
Stettinus
Naples
Germans Bolster Berlin Defenses Amid War News
London dispatch reports Berlin under Goebbels rushing defense preparations as Soviet forces near the city. Moscow radio cites unrest and scorch earth plans while German front lines stall east of Berlin. Western fronts indicate Eisenhower with 61 divisions poised for a new Allied push as American air raids hit Monschau and Aachen vicinity.
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London
Berlin
Paul Joseph Goebbels
Berg
Anul
Moscow
Berthy
Elewhere
Masco
Jebort
Gregorychikov
Oder
Berlin Sth
Eisenhower
Reich
Monschan
Aachen
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Subic Bay Isle
7Th Fleet
Willie Willia
Qollien
Maas River Line
Wall
Bill Shorn
Bugs
Buzz Bure
Anchir
Jon Kirkland
Medford
Ores
Fred Tt. Mayer
Connedy
Vincent Ferrara
Newe York City
Jet Die Vision
Ott. Army
Utis
Big 3
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