Soviet Red Army Drives Toward Reich Border Near Berlin
Reported advances show Soviet columns racing southwest across snowbound plains toward the Brandenburg frontier, with Poznan surrounded and lines closing on Berlin. Soviet forces claimed to have reached within 98 miles of Berlin, attacking Schneidemuhl inside Germany as Sosnowiec and nearby Silesia factories halted operations. Further north two other armies neared Prussia’s heart while Kongsberg neared as Neuhausen fell, per Moscow communique.
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Sashi
London
Jait
Bunday
Red Army
Poznan
Berlin
Ceat
Brandenburg
Poznon
Schneidemuhh
Geremany
Reich
Poland
Sosnowiec
Silesia
Bresklug
East Prussia
Tottering Heidi
Kongsberg
Ithe Aclzure
Neuhausen
Moscow
Zikuys-Iet
Fort Prinsia
Obra
Brandenbuer
Buk
Biz
Buk Jy
Eichellndel
Norathenda
Zbasyn
Chodalez Sholmart
Ward Seizure Ruled Unlawful by U.S. Judge Sullivan
Federal Judge Philip L. Sullivan ruled that President Roosevelt overstepped his authority in seizing Montgomery Ward & Co plants under wartime powers. The decision, a boost for Sewell Avery and Ward, prompts a swift government appeal to higher courts. An immediate Supreme Court route is being considered.
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Army
Supreme Court
Chicago
INS
Philip L. Sullivan
Roosevelt
Montgomery Ward &Co
Washington
Francis Biddle
Sulelivan
Chicara
Biddle
Sullivan
Ancrevel
Sewell Avery
Chandler
Ariz
Tam
Ane
Ehlet
Hea
Montgomery Ward & Co
Indge
U. S
J. Albert Woll
Stuart S. . Balt
Ward
Aliemnl
WLB chief warns Ward ruling endangers wartime labor plan
Washington Jan. 33 WLB Chairman William H. Davis said the Montgomery Ward court ruling threatens the entire wartime labor dispute system. He argued the decision if not reversed could undermine the War Labor Board's settlement orders and collapse the peaceful settlement framework. He declined to detail the judge's ruling without reading it and suggested it should be reviewed on appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
WLS
William H. Davis
Chicago
Federal District Court
Montgomery Ward
Davis
Congress
Warner Board
Sullivan
Bond Issue Ballots List Improvements Separately
Charleston voters face a special election February 15 to decide a $330,000 bond package for three public improvements. Proposals include $150,000 for additional recreational facilities and a new $150,000 bridge on Virginia Street, with separate votes on each item. A pamphlet from federal agencies outlines a long term recreation plan and future budget and bond strategies for expansion and maintenance.
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Charleston
Veeterdan
Dawaon
Virginia St
Seik
St. Tween 'Lee
Washington Sts
Teogun
Federal Accuraty Ageney
Weston Hospital Employees May Be Given Pay Boost
A West Virginia House of Delegates subcommittee investigated Weston State Hospital payrolls and living conditions. Attendants and doctors voiced needs, including more staff. officials suggested moving certain patients and improving facilities. The panel planned a follow up visit before a final report, noting funds limit improvements.
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Weston
San
Westnn Tate Hospital
House of Delegates
del. Julius DeGruyter
Kanawha
House
Harry A. Garrison
Navy
del Maness
Prestony
Old Sweet Springs
Maneeae Coun Intel
Hartizan
R-Mononmulla
Hansard
M. Gore
Hartman
Morgantown
Fon Weston
M Kellar Joins Wallace Foes in Senate Battle
Sen McKellar of Tennessee joins Wallace opponents in the Senate fight over Henry A Wallace's nomination as Secretary of Commerce. The Commerce Committee voted against the nomination 14 to 3, with a likely unfavorable Senate report to follow. Bailey signals committee review Monday and possible early Senate action.
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Byrd
Bailey
Washington
Sen
McKellar
D.tenn
Henry
Wallace
McKeller
Schalars Byrd
Battey
Dsn
Ull Wallace
Ateering Counstes
Fian
Tutt-Ohler
Congress
Commerce Department
World Dawn
Senate Commerce Committee
Alleg Alsy
George D.ga
Reconstruction Finance, Corp
Willy
R . Bailey
Sabe
Wesenste
Watfire
Maurras Jailed in France After Royalist Trial
French editor Charles Maurras, 16, convicted of collaborating with the enemy and sentenced to life imprisonment. His associate Maurice Pujo, 7 years old editor, received three years and 20,000 francs fine. Both labeled to face national indignity. state sought death for Maurras in a royalist case that sparked mixed reactions.
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Geax
Hane
Lyon
France
Jans
Charles Maurras
Lin
Enem
Frances
Witte
Maurice Pujo
Maurras
American Push Forces Germans Back Across Front
Paris dispatch reports U S Third Army reaching the German frontier at five points after pushing through 11 Belgian and Luxembourg towns. Allied forceserri march toward the Rhine as the German defense reels, with U S First Army nearing a German border crossing and simultaneous advances along the Our river and in Alsace.
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Paris
U. S
Luxembourg
Germany
Reich
Clervaux
St. Vith
Our
Strasbourg
Jitrnsbourg
Moder
21 More Jap Ships Sunk by US Subs
The Pacific battlefront report states United States submarines sank 21 more Japanese ships, including a light cruiser, as operations focus on Far Eastern waters. It notes a hostile sea route between homeland and port, with American subs increasingly active and British subs in the Malacca Strait area aiding Allied efforts.
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Pacife
Agia
Suey Department
United States
China Sea
U.S
Ahinanese Shipping
Nazis Believed Leaving Italy Signaling a Retreat
Rome dispatch reports growing belief that Germany plans a withdrawal from Italy. Churchill's stance is noted as Allied officials cite unexplained explosions along the Eighth Army front near Ligne, north of Faenza, while Allied patrols rebuild defenses in the Apennines. Reg ally captive camps show intensified German fortifications as pilots disrupt German stockpiles and Mediterranean air operations resume.
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Fou
Rome
Mat
Italy
Churchill
Sth
Ligne
Faenza
Germaine
Apenniies
Alert
Kesecking
Cale
Sts
Fall Aves
Farking
Meadows Opposes Raising School Aid Policy Shift Considered
Governor Meadows favors limited centralization and may approve only modest school aid. He aims to fund permanent $25 teacher benefits and an extra $34 monthly for boys, but opposes broader aid to counties and municipalities. Feb. 5 remains tentative as lawmakers weigh options.
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Santa Chie
Clarence
Povernor
Meada
Gov. Meadows
Guv
Neely
Gas tax hike tied to black market concerns in state
A wartime report to Commissioner Ernest J. Bolley notes higher gasoline tax receipts and possible black market activity, with 1944 state revenues rising to 7,697,022 dollars and an even larger figure projected for 1945. Officials caution the increase may reflect coupon sales and tax collection changes rather than a sole rise in consumption, and advise reviewing legislative appropriations as receipts exceed bond service costs.
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West Virginia
Ernest J. Bolley
Ava Gillona
Wales
House Probers Eye Navy Labor Use in War Mobilization
The House Naval Affairs Committee led by Rep. Lyndon Johnson opens a nationwide probe into civilian labor used by the Navy. The inquiry targets labor shortages and draft deferments at navy yards and plants, reviewing a statement by Senate War Investigations head Mead. It follows debate over manpower bills and a push by the American Legion to speed mobilization through the May Hill referendum.
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Washington
House Naval
Navy
Chineman Mead
Senate
Norfolk Navy Yard
Avy
Mead
House
Edward N. Schelberting
May Hill
Schelberting
Legion
Mobil
Yanks Capture Two Luzon Towns in Push to Manila
The 1st and 4th Army Corps push through Luzon as Clark Field area is cleared and enemy defenses melt away. Allied reports say Angeles and Rosaria come under Yanks pressure, with nine miles to the Bamban river and a growing threat to Manila as air superiority is established.
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Veith Corps
Manila
Artha
Luzon
Lth
Army
Clark
Philippines
St Corpemen
Bamban
J Anceles
Pampanga
Monaria-San
Manuel
Almede
Rosaria
Clark Field
Aly
Tadas
Angeles
Evacuation and Front Moves Reported Around Berlin
London dispatches describe evacuation plans and troop movements near Berlin as Soviet forces push toward Poznan and front towns like Zbasyn and Buk. Allied raids resume as German defenses brace for renewed air strikes while Russians advance and threaten Brandenburg frontier.
Weekly Pick Up Schedule for Paper Collection Announced
Superintendent Virgil L Pilad released a plan starting February 4 to boost weekly waste paper salvaging. The program assigns daily collection by pupils from elementary to senior high schools across the metropolitan area from Belle to St Albans. County Salvage Director Frank A Knight will provide a full time driver and truck to pick up outside the city, while city trucks will collect paper within their units.
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Schoola
Kartawha
Virgil L. Pilad
Noe
Sta From
Belle
St. Albans
Charleston
Hotela Uion
Someoeng
Cap Hal Iron Metal Co
Flint
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WLB
Federal Security Agency
Thomas R. Horner
City Park and Recreation Commission
Harold Weekley
FSA
Division of Recreation
Dawson
Gazette
M Kellar
Bulge
Phont
Jan
Belgian
RAF
Normandy
Alsave
Paget
Omerani
Baltics
Whit
Iotel
Herst
Russie A
ONG
Russia
Onan Ainans
Etzesto
Warsaw
Uth
Czechoslovakia
Meadows
TAL Tecianitare
Tocal
Moss
Ain
House Probers
Tadlo- Said -Tanigt
Naal
Cope
Far East
Min
Teelneber
North Side
Levi
North Unit
Malden
Riverview
iPicane
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