Draft Aims for 900000 Men in Six Months Calls Under 30
Washington reports War Secretary Stimson stating the army is understrength and needs rapid manpower. He supports universal service while older workers would be displaced. Testimony outlines monthly drafts to July 1 totaling about 730000, with remaining 170000 to be drawn from Navy and Marine enrollments. Proposals emphasize “work or fight” and a broad 18 to 45 age bracket.
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Washington
Stimson
Armed Services
Francis V. Kecaling
Sta
House
Milliary Committee
Keesling
Army
Navy
Navy and Marine Corp
Xeesline
Selective Service
Industrial Fuel Revives Amid War-Scarce Gas Supplies
Natural gas use rose as warmer weather broke a deep freeze. Class 7 plants received full quotas while class B saw reduced supplies. About 5,000 to 10,000 workers were idle due to weather related gas shortages. Clarksburg Wheeling Morgantown glass plants were expected to restart as Hope Natural Gas was directed to prioritise war plants. Snow and ice lingered but highways were passable with some slick spots.
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Appalachian States
United Fuel Gas Co
Clarksburg
Wheeling
Morgantown
War Production Board
Hope Natural Gas Co
Sisle Toad Commission
Fayette County
Philippi Soldier Sentenced In Train Looting Case
Five U S army men from the 12th railway operating battalion faced a general court martial in Paris. Sentences ranged from 40 to 45 years imprisonment for involvement in footings and black market deals during wartime logistics plunder. One member, Merel A. Youns, received 1043 years.
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Paris
Janu
W. Wag Pvt
Edward XN. Wagner
Tatum St
St. Paul
Mina
Thomas G. Harper
Ellis St
Centralia
Leonard
French
Fa Mousten
Tex
Merel A. Youns
New York City
Iran
British ELAS Nearing Accord in Greek Peace Talks
In Athens British authorities and ELAS leaders reached a large measure of agreement on a ceasefire order during a nine hour session. The talks continued with exchanges on prisoner swaps while hostages remain unresolved. British forces moved north toward La Mia as Corinth and Athens areas saw activity. A Greek trades unions delegation pressed for action as U.S. officials protested British interview restrictions.
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Athens
ELAS
Ani
Li Gem
Ronald M. Seabie
Eadquarters
Brhieh
La~mia
Corinth
Hrnehamtrastatne
Reginald Leeper
Greece
Stalen
Secial- Int
Denouenis
Athsens
U. S
Lineoln MacVelsh
Hungry Italian Workers Protest At Swiss Italian Frontier
Hungry Italian workers in Milan and Turin protest rising food costs and shortages. Mass meetings at Milan headquarters of German occupation authorities denounce nightly convoys of food and machinery to Germany. In Turin German troops reinforced gardens amid growing unrest and many arrests reported in Genoa.
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Jworkera
Eles
Milan
Turly
Germany
Turin
Genoa
British Critics of U S Radio Trick Stir War Debate
A German engineered broadcast faked as BBC coverage sparks controversy. Brendan Bracken, UK minister of information, claims American troops were misled by the fake, while BBC asserts it reported events accurately and defended Allied achievements as the Arnhem saga unfolds.
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U. S
Ars
CBC Brayil
Brendan Bracken
Sulnister of Information
Bracken
Eisenhower
BOC
Oi Nechles
BBC
America
The
Atlantic
Tury
Arnhem
Breraueea
Masqiradina
BBC Fn
Welland
Chinese Plan to Send Missile Fleet to Africa Revealed
Chinese official sources report a planned missile squadron to Africa to improve ties with the Soviet Union. The group, to be led by Chiang Kai-shek ally, includes publishers editors and trade experts, selected by the central Chinese government.
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Washington
Randollt Miavion
Africon
Soviet Rusk
Ofluesture
Acentins
Lyinmy
Chiang Kai-shik
Chiarse
Hitler Orders Death Stand in Norway and Italy
News describes German forces consolidating positions along the eastern end of the Valian line and the Reno area, with prisoners from the 710th division recounting Hitler’s orders. The report notes winter patrols, German troops in white gear, and a counterattack near the Reno River amid harsh conditions. A separate item notes US rail policy restricting seasonal passenger service and new wartime advertising lighting rules.
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Cer
Norway
Adolf Hiller
Costa
Germaie
West Tene
Wiedarcow
Adriatts
Reno
Italy
Hitler
Hheists
Ena Snd
Fey
Poli Craist
Geran
Ania
Betas
Ane
Beltialy
Tela
Teh
Iabor
Hrbogers
Pittal Bssg
Washington
Jan
James F. Byroen
Russians Grind Nazi Garrison
Budapests battlefront reports describe Soviet forces pressing a weakened German garrison as western units repulse German defenses around Budapest. Allied air blasts target Iwo Jima and volcanic targets, with operations extending from the Kuriles to the Marianas and Gilberts in a broad Pacific campaign.
German forces retreat as Patton aims to seal Bastogne
Allied reports say German units pulled back under pressure along the Luxembourg front and in Belgium. Patton's Third Army halted near Bastogne as Americans advanced north of the Ourthe, with large prisoner counts and heavy German casualties cited amid a broad Allied push.
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Satiento
Paris
Jano
Luxembourg
Belgium
Erith
Larnehe
Grosse S. Patton
Bastogne
Bex
Wilix
Bassogne
Tythe
Eaull
Whhich
Lewis Hawking
Bel~sian
Ourthe
Crent
Miessalin
Keutiulles
Baaingne
Geupont
Wwesbted
RAF Bombs Ruhr Rails In Daylight Raid On Duisburg
Royal Air Force heavy Lancaster bombers joined by American aircraft conducted a daylight assault on the Ruhr district targeting rail yards and related facilities. The raid aimed to disrupt German industrial capacity and hinder rail traffic, with crews reporting damage to roll lines and repair work underway.
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London
Dan
Royal Air Force
Germany
Creat
Flagna Blixearde
Brefeld
Dusseldert
Toraeradendling & Yards
Eutelhig
New Department Proposed For Service Men's Work
A proposed department to centralize all matters pertaining to ex service members was urged by the American Legion before a legislative committee studying veterans legislation. Dr. P. Es Kercheval of Kingwood led the presentation, arguing that returning soldiers and sailors need opportunity and rights under the law, not charity, and that a dedicated department could provide benefits without tax distortions.
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P. Es Kercheval
Kingwood
Atule
American Legion
Kerchevat
Gway
Menny
Kercheval
Salem
Luzon Landing Costs and Casualties Reported at Beachhead
A U S army report describes heavy fighting on Luzon as forces secured the beachhead. The three day operation yielded several hundred casualties with seven wounded and two killed. Jap forces withdrew to strong positions inland while U S patrols advanced. Navy bombardment and shore defenses exchanged fire as the landings continued.
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Karile
Palau
Marshall Isles
Pearl Harbor
Chester W. Nimitz
Annannerd
Sirtkee
Navy
Iwo Mim
Volcan Island
Nlanes
Saipan
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Patuim
Nate Due
Gilberts
Clark Lee
Phare
MacArthur
Lin Jah
Gib
Suraeon
Luzon
Secu
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Gilerday
Manavas
Sur Grovnd
San Fabian
Krug Outlines Aid to French Forces In Battle Weaking War Aid
War Production Board chair Kear announced urgent aid to France as Washington plans two billion five hundred million dollars in new war production. Most funds will equip American units, with the rest routed to France, aided by Britain, to supply tanks, planes, trucks, ammunition, and gas. France and the United Kingdom will receive the needed equipment in a joint effort to bolster Allied strength against Germany in Europe. The move responds to repeated requests from General Charles de Gaulle for arms. Page 12 column 6.
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Washington
Jan
Kear
Chateman
The
War Production Board
Kez
Ieriig
Great Britain
France
Frace
United
Kingdon
Ameri- Hedy Prodivet
Inmuthae
Hernia
Charles DeGaulle
Pleane
No Lists Withheld Declares Army Casualty Totals
Washington secretary stated no lists withheld as casualty figures rise. He said Army casualties since Pearl Harbor reached 504,351 by December 29, with Navy toll pushing armed forces total to 46,189. War Department planned a mid month report covering the German offensive in Europe.
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Washington
Jan
Belstum
Lirsemboure
Navy
Silmant
War Department
Sthnsom
Europe
MacArthur reports Luzon advance broad and rapid campaign
General Douglas MacArthur announced rapid American advances in Luzon from Lingayen Gulf beachheads to 7 9 miles inland along three main routes. Air power hit Clark Field and other targets as U.S. forces pushed toward Manila area, with heavy bombing and ongoing ground operations across coast and inland roads.
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Krieger
MacArthur
Luzon
Priday
Vof
Fanning
Indand
Lingayen Gulf
Eet
Douglas
Secuni
Pozarrubio Road
Pozarrubio
San. Fabian
Rosales
Lingayen
Mireoy
Luzon Targela
Appeey
Clark
Taal
Island
U.S
Philippines
Nichols
Nielson
Manila
U. S
Umanday
C. Staat Rulon
Labrador
Manaoac
Les Than
Maunt
Bay
Clarke
Conital
Churchill's agent killed at Lingayen in Pacific clash
London January 11 report says Lt Gen Herbert Lumsden Churchill's personal representative with Gen. MacArthur was killed by a Japanese air attack on January 6 aboard an American warship off Lingayen Gulf as the American fleet advanced into Luzon. The exact circumstances remained undisclosed as Allied forces pressed the invasion.
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London
Herbert Lumsden
Prine Minter
Churchill
MacArthur
Pacific
Churchill'al
Luméden
Luzon
Lumsden
France to double army as Allied talks boost war effort
Paris reports that War Minister Diethelin said by spring France would field 3.2 million troops with American materiel. Agreement from Churchill Eisenhower and de Gaulle aims to boost payments and mobilize more French forces. He forecast heavy armament by February and a reinforced French Republican Army including volunteers from the interior.
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Andre’ Diethelin
France
Churchill
Gene Eisenhower
de Gaulle
Diethoehn
Wanda
Abace
Alsace
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