Canadians Push Drive To Goch Front In Allied Breakthrough
Allied forces advance toward Goch as Canadian First Army probes within a mile and a half of the German rail hub. British and American units push along the Rhine Meuse corridor. Third Army breaches widen near the Siegfried Line, while heavy air support and tank actions continue to press German positions. Canadian Highlanders move to Felten, Ontario Highlanders seize Griethausen, and Scots advance near Emmerich as operations slow under weather and rising flood risks.
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Associated Press
Paris
Canadian First Army
Goeh
Rie
Muese
Hanselsplict Bedburee
Henry
Userne
Reichswald
CumiMan
Rhine
Kleve
Prue
Tisentower
Gewa
Felten
Emmerich
Goch
Death penalty cut to five year term in court-martial
The court martial sentence of a 27 year old private who refused to serve at a California Army camp was reduced from death to five years imprisonment. Officials announced the modification today, noting the action follows a long process and involves military authorities in Washington.
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Washington
Califhenia Army Camp
Guillac
Massive Allied Air Assault Pounds Germany Overnight
London dispatch reports over 2 280 U S bombers and 9000 fighters taking part in a widespread night raid on Germany. Dresden was struck twice within three hours as British and American forces hit rail and industrial targets near Chemnitz and Muedling, with aims to disrupt Rhine bridges and transport networks. RAF deployed 1 400 aircraft, while other targets included Leipzig area plants and rail hubs at Nuremberg Bonn and Dortmund. losses included 16 bombers.
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My Associated Press
London
Gopmany
Marshal Lyi
Konev
Dresden
Wasel
First Army
RAF
Germany
Bohlen
Leipsig
Magdeburg
Berlin
Nuernberg
Bonn
Dortmund
Not Guilty but Costs Assessed in Rouse Case
A jury returned a verdict in the manslaughter case against Mrs. Kalganoulis after the death of Guy Rouse near Beaverdam. The verdict found no implication of guilt, with costs assessed against the defendant. Civil claims had been settled by the insurer. witnesses testified to intoxication surrounding the accident near Uevent, with statements about odor of liquor on her breath and prior drinking.
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Mary Bulguauns
Guy Rouse
Beaverdam
Hue
Rouse
Kalganoulis
Usevent
Cutford Wy Dingle
Joseph Dingle
Alganeuk
Roure’s Dent
Erie Highway Workers Nearly Asphyxiated
Two Pennsylvania Department of Highways workers were nearly killed by exhaust fumes from a truck on Route 20 east of Erie. Driver Ellery B. Hall, 48, and helper James Roueche, 28, both from nearby rural routes, were hospitalized at St. Vincent's with asphyxiation symptoms. A loosened exhaust manifold caused the leak around 3:30 am as the truck neared Erie. colleagues notified an ambulance to rush them to hospital.
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Erie
Pennsylvania
Department of Highways
Route 20
Trip
Ellery B. Hall
R. D
Waterford
James Roueche
Brie
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Pontition Hall
Roueche
Jay Sherman
Lorrows
Bry Ambulance
St Vin
Lieut Wilcox Wounded in Action in France
Lieut Wilcox, the first man from Meovat district to join the National Selective Service Act in 1940, has been wounded in action. A letter to his wife reports injuries to face arms and chest, now at a hospital in France. He is believed wounded between January 20 and February and has received the Purple Heart. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Don Wilcox of Rast Street.
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Wilcox
LE Solin Wilcox
Ovat
National Selective Service Act
I J Hospital
France
Ft. Wilcox
Don Wilcox
Rast Street
FDR Names Four Congressmen to World Security Group
President Roosevelt designates four Congress members to join a broader eight member delegation for the San Francisco United Nations conference opening April 5. The selection includes Sen. Vandenberg and Rep. Baton, with House and Senate leaders said to steer approval of a future world league treaty. Lt. Comdr. Harold Stassen and Dean Virginia Gildersleeve are named as the other two members.
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Congress
Amerlegh
Roosevelt
San Francisco
Senate
Mint
Jse
Stettinius
Gontally
Tex
Vandenberg
Rmich
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Blogm
D-Ny
Rep. Baton
House Foreign Affairs Committee
AIP Tour
Tash
Aull
White House
Yeserday
United Nations Conference
Harold [. Stassen
Govenor
Minesota
Virginia Gildersleeve
Barnard College
William and Mary student editor dismissed over admission remarks
In Williamsburg Virginia on February 14 a student editor was dismissed for writing that negroes should be admitted to the college at some near date and urging social integration among classmates. Shortly after, the student body voted against publishing the paper under faculty supervision.
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Williamburg
College of William and Mary
Todos
First Cavalry Unit Moves Westward Into Manila Bay
Grim advancing Yanks drive toward Manila as Cavite bases fall. MacArthur says end of garrison in sight while Japanese suffer heavy casualties across Luzon. Troops push through Pasig defenses toward Manila Bay and Corregidor silent under bombardment.
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Pasig
Cavite
Douglas Macarthur
Southwest Pacific
Tinzon
Manly
Gavite
Mas
Nity Bay
Nichols Airfield
Nielson
87Th
Manila Bay
Suburrban Pasa
Pasay
Arborne
Nichols
Japan
Corregidor
Luzon
Dingalan Bay
Laas
Baler Bay
Henuils
Hawke Clark
Loss of Aircraft Carrier Ommaney Bay Reported
Washington reports the loss of the escort aircraft carrier Ommaney Bay in the Philippine area after defending Leyte and Mindoro. The battle damaged multiple enemy ships and planes with extensive allied losses. commanders expressed shock at the sinking amid a costly Pacific campaign.
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Washington
Ommaney Bay
Layle
Asheen
Pilau
Leyte
Mindoro
Philippine
Longalao
Ommeney Say
U.S
Roosevelt Report To Congress On Big Three Meeting
President Roosevelt reportedly plans to tell Congress and the nation about far reaching military and political agreements reached with Prime Minister Churchill and Premier Stalin at the Big Three meeting. Details concern steps to shorten the war and advance an Allied peace, with Byrnes confirming two key decisions and the April 2 United Nations conference plan. Russian forces drive toward Dresden as Berlin fronts stiffen and Vienna's fate looms.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Hershion
Proner Stein
Prine Minter Obuech
Ani
Sh Wkely
Peple
Sein
James FP. Byrnes
Crimea
Byrnes
Renalins
United Nations
Ean Frasers
Red Army thrust nears Dresden as Konev advances
Soviet forces under Konev push toward Dresden and Sorau as German defenses along the Oder and near Berlin falter. Moscow reports place Konev within 68 miles of Dresden and threatening with Zukov’s units to link up near the front, amid heavy RAF bombing of Dresden and broader Allied coordination in the campaign toward Berlin.
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Associated Press
London
Queis River
Dresden
Moscow
Berlin
Sorat
Maralia
San Konev
Forres
Upper Weisse
Sommerfeld
Morthwest
Sorau
Gregory Zukov
Jeder Mensee
Sayony
Saxony
Korey
Budapest
Nuais
Iuss
Ronev
Bober River de Fenses
Tragic Farmhouse Fire Tied to Family Murder Suicide
Coroner Verifies death by own action in the Scott case at a Wilson Mills farm near Warren. He notes two victims likely slain prior to a self-inflicted blaze. The bodies include Mrs Beulay Scott and son Denis with other remains found amid the ruins. Funeral planned for the victims at Tottsville Methodist Church.
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Warren
Wilson Hill Farm
Alto
Wilson Mil
Ed Lowey
Todis
Deyn
Lowrey
Ieee
Beulay Scott
William Jackson Scott
Scott
Veterans’ Hospital
Batavia
C. W. Trwin
N. Y
Denis
Bodley
Dean Scott
Orville Ross
Toadly
Merle
Lyle Smith
Tottsville Methodist Church
Lake Cemetery
Treasury report Washington February summary of receipts and outlays
Treasury report from Washington dated February 12 shows receipts totaling 149 19 108.08 dollars and expenditures of 260 400 492.59 dollars leaving a net balance of 18 792) 10. The figures reflect a large deficit and indicate the government’s financial position during the period.
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Treasury
Washington
London Poland exile calls armed forces to carry on fight
The London Polish government in exile urged armed forces to stay calm and join Britain Canada the United States and France in continuing the fight alongside Allied troops, saying they are bound by blood and shared sacrifice. Separately, reports note East Africa and Irrawaddy area operations against Japanese forces.
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Associated Press
London
Poland
Britain
Canad
United States
France
Pfc Edd Dobson of Spring Creek listed as killed
Mr and Mrs George Dobson of Spring Creek received a telegram from the War Department confirming Pfc Edd Dobson was killed in action in Belgium January 29. Born 24, he had enlisted September 24, 1942, trained at Fort McClellan and Langley Field, then served with the 7th Chemical Maintenance Company before moving to a replacement pool for the infantry. He left for overseas August 1943 and served on the western front until his death. Survived by parents, a brother in the Navy, and a sister in this city. He had worked at Keystone Ordinide Works before service.
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George Dobson
Spring Creek
War Department
Iate
Pit
Bad E. Dolson
Belgium
Dobson
Fort McClelan
Als
Langley Field
7Ith Chemical Maintenance Company
Western Front
Mint
Pfc
Haymond Dobson
Navy
Ruth Gibson
South
Canter Street
Keystone Ordniide Works
Corry Man Held in Hit Run Case in McKean
Clifford Baker, a barber and MiKesa County resident, was held by State Police on hit and run charges after being apprehended near Bradford. The incident left 15 year old Thomas Renninger of Custer City injured. Baker allegedly slowed, opened a door, and drove off, with witnesses stabilizing the youth before he was taken to Bradford Hospital and then home. Police later connected Baker to prior car theft convictions and noted he lacked a valid operator license.
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Clifford Baker
McKean Connis
Barker
Uilken
Cheyro
Jetnar
Nichols
Joe Shan
Hue Biel
Bradford
Kane
Uachine
Baker Genies Iteching
Kane Ephiblican
Clifton Baker
Corry Jax
Thomas Renninger
Custer Cis
Renninger
Howard Bermingky
Custer City
Ally
Paul With
Luuk Rennig
GE Slacey
Kine
John Seveil
Merle Dickinson
Baker
MeKesa
Corr
Roosevelt to Visit Pope During Italian Trip
Worded reports claim President Roosevelt will meet Pope Pius during an Italian voyage. Rosenman serves as a presidential adviser and is anticipated to accompany the trip.
Infantile Fund Ends Thursday Final Appeal Nears
Last year's total surpassed by a few dollars as final appeal issued by T Press Kinley for the Infantile Paralysis fund. Donations since the last report bring headquarters to 1346, with 240.25 passed through Rex Thestre collections, total 1605.26. Kinley hopes to reach about 1900 before Thursday with help from volunteers. final fundraising events run tonight and Friday.
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Infanti
Jorge
Les
Ouse
Einley
Rex Thestre
Han
Kinley
Niresnle
Tinadisy Pitts
Urgelle
Willie
Totel
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