Reds widen Oder River bridgehead in East Prussia drive
Soviet reports claim Konev’s forces widened the Oder river bridgehead and crossed into Silesia with several important strongpoints seized including Ohlau and Brieg. Zhukov’s front threatens Berlin as Budapest pacifies Nazi holdouts and Vienna to Frankfurt siege continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Contannes Rrou
Ruge
Berlin
Dresden
Hungary
Yugoslavia
Italy
Ivan S. Konev
Silesiek
Moscow
East Prussia
Budapest
Gregory K. Zhukov
Reich
Fustria
Frankfurt
Zhukov
Zellin
Odern
Silesia
Konev
Ohlau
Brieg
Thomaskirch Grottkat
Loewen
Schurgast
Konevahks
Cat
Bres- Tau
Lower
Selisia
First Successful Hardening of an Adhesive Liner
Report notes the first instance of adhesive liner hardening achieved by coagulating albumin. The process proved irreversible under subsequent moisture exposure, marking a milestone in adhesive technology for packing house by products.
Liberator Bomber Crashes Near Iwo Jima After Bombing Run
The Liberator named Bird of Paradise was shot down by its own bombs over Iwo Jima and crashed into the ocean near the base. Pilot Jones B. Fagan of Craigsville, Pa., reports eight survivors including him and three men killed or downed in the crash landing. Fagan described anti aircraft fire causing fragments to explode near the crew and hydraulic systems failing during the descent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Marianas
Tts
Iugy
Iwo Jima
Jones B. Fagan
Craigsville
Pagan
Fagan
Teefly
Lost minerals in cooking and canned liquids
Minerals such as phosphorus calcium iron copper magnesium and sulphur are mostly lost by cooking. Canned foods cooked in sealed cans retain these minerals and the liquor should be consumed. The liquid from peas or beans can contain 30 to 1 percent of the can’s total mineral content.
Local wartime notices and community briefs in city area
Powell Motor Co promotes car lubrications as GI Cpl Paul L Wood of Ripley receives European African Middle Eastern theater ribbon plus Rome Arma battle star. Reports cover derailment near Turtle Point delaying a passenger train, snow clearance by New York State Guard, health association plans, dairy herd results, legal actions, civic meetings, and local ads from Franz Furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell Motor Co
Paul L. Wood
Rip- Jay
15Th Air Force
Italy
Wood
Europe
Op! Wood
Corty
North East Highcohol
Lavedd
Texas
Franz
Bendix
Philco
Pennsylvania Railroad
Turtle Point
Emporium
Port Allegany
Welock
Elmira
Olea Las New
Dunkirk
Company H
New York State Guard
New York Central Railroad
Walta’s Crossing
Erie County Health and Tuberculosis Association
8Th Street
Kenneth Winter
Franklin
James D. Berry, Jr
Oil City
Venango County Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Ficlaman Perry J. Bontrager
E. G
Local War Casualty and Community Notices
Telegram confirms Tuuapine Deane, 31, of Centerville, lightly wounded in Belgium January 19. In Meadvill: Judge Loday cancels two criminal trials for economy and travel concerns. jury service abates. Corry Hospital discharges include Margareta Poens, Mrs. Pitt, and Richard Davis. Robert M. Rownd, 100, recovering from a fall. Oil City briefs note Miss Dorothy Halverson appointed dietician. Rev. James Leahy to attend Notre Dame medal ceremonies. Presbyterian Ladies' Aid to meet Friday. Peter Kvolle, 55, Pittsburgh, dies at Jackson Station removing snow for Pennsylvania Railroad. died en route, coroner reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuuapine
Prank T. Deane
M Medical
Aj& mmm
Wetonn Belgima
T. Deane
Centerville
War Department
Tiesday
Meatville
Kent Loday
Corry Hospital
Margareth Poens
Tidionte
John Pitt
West
Washington Street
Richard Davis
Columbus Avenue
Ripley
Robert M. Rownd
Mr. Rownd
V. FW
Robert Lindquist
Corry Christian Endeavor
Erie
Oil City
James Leahy
J. Hugh O'Donnell
Notre Dame University
Francis S. Gebresd
Talher
Gondala Cary
Waryon W. Wood
Fuel supply near normal in Pittsburgh area after disruptions
Pittsburgh Feb 7 coal and fuel supplies neared normal in the Pittsburgh area though a shortage of empty freight cars hampered consumers. Industry plants were expanding production after shutdowns and curtailments as gas supplies rose with warmer weather. The Steel Fuel Admin urged mines along the Monongahela river to run for two consecutive Sundays to deliver metallurgical coal to plants by barge direct. mines averaged 86,000 tons daily. Union leaders said miners would be urged to cooperate with wage provisions and work days ahead of the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Éskéntin
Sis Nominary Officiel
Monongaheld
SFA
Harry A. Sylter
John P. Busayello
H. Unltes
Webb
Corry man earns special commendation for war base work
Cpl William M Helfast of Corry Pennsylvania and ground crews on the 21st Bomber Command Marianas project received a special commendation from Brig Gen Hansell for building and staffing the airbase at Guam in support of B 29 missions to Tokyo. Despite diversion from regular duties, Helfast helped complete facilities and living quarters in about 20 weeks as aviation engineers pursued the era defining airstrip project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl. Halfast
Tokyo
Marianas
Hansell
Cpl
Halfast
Morris W. Helfast
Center Ville
Dorothy B. Patterson
Ing Street
Corry
Titysville High School
Aero Biploly Manufacturing Company
Wallace foes continue fight over Wallace nomination
Washington editors report anti-Wallace forces press to block his Commerce Secretary nomination by tying up the George bill in the House and seeking a Senate vote. After a House banking rejection, allies turn to the rules committee to shelve or place the bill, while Southern Democrats drift from a Republican coalition plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bill
House
Senate
Associated Fr
Washington
Henry A. Wallace
George
Commerce
Rec
Committee On Rules
D-Ga
Commerce Department
Wallace
Rules Committee
Ironing Day Tips and 1943 Civilian Deaths Shifts
A note on ironing fogs recommends spreading a worn sheet under the board to prevent dust marks on damp fabrics and curb fallout when curtains touch the floor. Public safety data show ton-motor vehicle accidents caused 17 000 civilian deaths in 1943, up from 16 000 in 1842, with falls rising 21 percent to 8 400 and drownings up 5 percent to 4 000.
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Wing - Willi Star Stores
Hershey's Cocoa
Campbell’s Beans
Geneva
Eos
Kirkmans Cleanser
Kirkmans
Lifebuoy
REDS
Oder River
Norge and
Kelvinator
Rowe
Ethel
Willingus
Edward W. Williams
J. Evans
Iter
Ms. Williams
John Pokorski
Lewis
Pokor
Itis
Frewood
Lyceum
Rexall
Kane
Fred Hoenes
Fred York
Harvey Loveland
Harrisburg
Warren
Larry
Linder
Alvin Harry Reid
Alison Wade
Reid
Morganza
Pennsylvania Industrial School
White Hill
Ula
Thomas Maso
Trvine
Thomas “Mason, Jr
Philippines
Dooher’s
Titusville
Barbara
Beriha Kirkpatrick
Tbe
Lloyd Rumbaugh
Pleasantville
Pierre Lacombe
Paris
Albert A. Ware
Anderson Furniture Company
Tying Teig
New York
Joseph Tig
E. D. Coffey Company
Wate
Mr. Telg
North Center Street
Lena Haight
Center Street
Uyrtle Bene
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Martha J. Bridge
Bridgns
George McGough
Belghim
Hezhl McGough
Peau
Franz Furneture
Ubeanion
Army, Mary and
Motines
Fartonight Superior Cleaning Co
Washington SL Mab
Gttt
Ian Ena
Guam
21St Superfort Base
Mee
Phillips
SWANK
Morocco
Corey
Swany
Bilbhid
Muna
Manila
Schrofft
S & Whitman
Valentine
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