Canadians Force Bridgehead Across Rhine in Lower Rhine Push
Allied order of battle reports Canadian First Army punching toward the Ruhr, crossing a flooded Rhine to form a five mile bridgehead near Wesel and Calcar while Germans rush fresh troops to halt the advance. American Third Army extends gains in the Prum sector as Seventh Army rests in Alsace.
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Associated Press
Paris
Canadian First Army
Ruhr
Lower Rhine
Germanny
Rhine
Nijmegen
Wesel
Beols
Henry Crerar
Goch
Calear
Font
Moyland
Elev
Oltier
Gooh
Hlempnits
Bf Ai
Third Army
Prue
Seventh Army
Alsace
Jowal
Bunling
Roer
Cologne Mlain
Amerigat Minth
First
Ninth Army
Schmidt
Willarl
Botrhein
Juelich
Forthe
Tornado Rips Through Erie Airport District Causing Extensive Damage
A rare flash tornado struck the Kelsp airport Westminster district west of Erie at 4 15 p m Thursday causing thousands in damage. Roofs torn free, two greenhouses damaged, utility wires down, uprooted trees, and twisted antennae and a 65 foot stack. Gusts exceeded registered speeds as lake winds intensified the freak storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Kelsp
Westminster
London Bulletins Report Tokyo Raid Threat and Allied Losses
Tokyo warned of a possible carrier air raid on the Japanese mainland tomorrow while Allied efforts attempted to stem a threatened attack. German subs and planes were claimed destroyed in a convoy clash. Rubble-strewn England faced further V bomb damage and casualties. Over 1,000 American bombers joined strikes on western Germany. A separate Pacific report described panic as Tokyo was enveloped by rising fear of carrier air strikes.
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Associated Press
London
Tokya Radre
Chile
Thussia
Admiralty
England
Britain
Reich
Germany
Mitsubishi Aircraft
Nagoya
Civilian Food in 1945 Will Be Less Nourishing
The Associated Press reports Washington officials say civilian food in 1945 will be less nourishing due to lower expected calorie availability. Calorie intake may drop about 4 percent as sugar, plant foods, and fatty meats shrink. Thiamine and niacin could fall by as much as 10 percent because pork supplies decline. overall meat, butter, lard, potatoes, and sugar are expected to be reduced from the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Fress
Washington
Pkey
Mrs Melvin R Amy Dies After Severe Illness
Mrs Melvin R Amy died this afternoon at the family home on Northwest street after a period of critical illness. Her death was not unexpected, and a full obituary with funeral arrangements will be published Saturday.
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Melvin
Northiwest Street
Konev Drives Toward Berlin In Heavy Allied Push
Allied air power backs a major Soviet thrust as Marshal Konev's First Ukrainian Army drives from Silesia toward Berlin, linking with Zhukov's forces to threaten the capital. Berlin reports say Neisse defenses breached and Sommerfeld and Forst fell in rapid advances, with Dresden also under renewed air attack.
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Associated Pres
London
Marshal Konev
Berlin
Becskow
Clot
Neisse
Forstaint Guben
Oder
Frankfurt
Koney
Marshal Zhukov
Kosmer
Brantienbure
Saimerfeld
Silesia
Anzeatty
Imiar
Gregory K. Zhukov
Zhukov
Cottbus
Prembfurt
P Honey
Spears
Mb Forst
Sommerfeld
Marshal Koney
Brandenburg
Bober
Luebsch
Queis
Sora
Eemy
Breslau-Berlin
Forst
Konev
Dresden
Goerlitz
Stockholm
Diesen
Reich
DNB
Sbildren
Manila Defense Fought By Japanese Hopeful Tide Turn
News from Manila recounts Japanese plans to turn the Luzon campaign, with estimates of over 20,000 Japanese in the Bowth Mantis area and heavy fortifications around Manila Bay. MacArthur notes rapid envelopment by American forces shattered those plans as U.S. units, including the 27th Airborne, pressed toward the Pasig river and Manila shore, with many enemy troops captured or killed.
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Ussudlee Devoe
Manila
Luzon
Dowslus MacArthur
Bafuat
MacArthur
Che
Mantle
Vagyence
Une Hlior
OM Horut
Bowth Mantis
Tiberiites
Bay Shore
Pasig River
Hemitn
Wale
Tor Oi
Dach Yesuitiuy
America
QTM
Ubi University of Use
Uye Bayshor
Bibl Sorél
Mort Wiliam McKinler
Nichols Pield
James
Property sale inquiries rise as city plots parcels for sale
Inquiries continue about the county owned parcels in the city as plans to auction 126 sites proceed under county commission oversight. City officials report multiple calls about lots in the bid process with sealed bids due by March, aiming to finalize transfers before spring. Officials expect a substantial portion of the parcels to sell within two months under the city plan.
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Milich
Fred Barnes
Don Williams
Ahaill
Gliy
Soott Hil
Trr
Delay in Final Report On Local Infantile Paralysis Drive
Corry's Infantile Paralysis Punch drive extended to next Wednesday night and will be kept open until then. Chairman Fred Kinley noted many donors plan to give early next week and expects a detailed report Thursday with a full recount of all gifts. Total collected today was 1728.50, higher than last year's 1665.44, with eight cash collection stations around town awaiting final tallies. The city has performed better than other communities in the area.
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Corry
Fred Kinley
Kinley
Urle Pointy
Wallace's Government Future Hangs in Balance
Washington February 18 The government fate of Henry A Wallace hung in the balance as the House prepared for a final vote on a bill to pave the way for him to become secretary of a shrunken Commerce Department The vote stood 202 to 102 with Republican ranks and southern Democrats pressing to shelve the bill. administration supporters predicted enough GOP and southern votes would move to save Wallace and force the Senate to act on his confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Henry A. Wallace
House
Hutt
Capitol Hill
George Bill
Alghvetatta
Riinkin
D-Migs
Hanispeck
D-Gu
Ines
Palavel
Ie Seonte
Water damage halts at Brown Building on Center Street
Heavy water intrusion reported at the former S. W. Brown building 6 North Center Street after roof snowmelt backed up drainage. Water flowed inside rear walls and into the Reich store room with basement evidence, fearing irreparable floor damage without prompt action. The Heart of the retail block remains vacant as owners face maintenance and motive rumors. Also noted, a recovered MacArthur Rolls Royce described as polished and in good condition.
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S. W. Brown
North Center Street
Shaw
Orst
Corry Vale Supply Company
Reich
Build Inc
Arg
Alina Rosenthal
New York
Fifth Army In Further Retreat
The Fifth Army in the Tyrrhenian coastal sector withdrew further after German infiltrations at Monte Canula. Allied command reported enemy pressure forced a retreat to southern slopes near Massa, with positions previously held before the coastal assault.
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Rome
Ameritar
Fifth Army
Allied
Monte Canula
Mare W. Clark
Motte Canala
Af Massa
Civil Service Moves Against Dem Official in Hatch Act Probe
The Civil Service Commission cited Pennsylvania state officials in a Hatch Act probe over political campaign activity. Dr Alexander H Stewart head of the State Health Department and two aides were found to have coerced employees to contribute to the 1842 Republican campaign chest. The panel urged removal of Stewart Tom Williams and Sarah Roberts and warned of fund withholdings equivalent to twice their salaries if they remain on payroll for ten months. G Harold Wagner, state treasurer, challenged commission jurisdiction as a sitting official in line to be state auditor general in May.
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Associated Press
Washington
Civil Service Commission
Pennsylvania
G. Harold Wagner
Alexander H. Stewart
Pennsylvania State Health Department
Health Department
Stewart
Tom Williams
Health Department Bureau of Vital Statistics
Sarah V. Roberts
State Revenue Department
Winter Street Damage Not Extensive City Wide
Damage in power by streets in the city due to severe conditions is believed serious. Heavy snow may have protected some streets, but wash and wear on brick and gravel roads will cause trouble. Maintenance by the Highway Department is ongoing. many hillside streets face repairs ahead of spring thaws.
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Hibs
Dty
West Pleasant
North Center
Btwle Highway Department
State Highway Department
Senator Guffey Attacks Governor Martin in Senate
In Washington on February 16 Associated Press reports Senator Guffey of Pennsylvania harshly attacked Governor Martin, saying Martin’s Lincoln Day Pittsburgh speech resembled innuendo and failed to muster support for Martin’s policies. Guffey claimed the American people reject Martin’s plans and invoked Lincoln to critique the governor.
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Associated Press
Washington
Suffey
Martin
Pennsylvania
Senate
Gutter
Markin
Gustuy
Lincoln
Pittsburgh
Governar
Athancie Gharter
Ge Jared
Bier ‘Three
Malta
GuiTer
Abraham Lincoln
Abe
Record Attack Lasts Over Nine Hours In Pacific War
Battleships, cruisers and destroyers press the Japanese fleet to engage as a long planned operation threatens the heart of the Japanese empire. Tokyo reports airmen hold the line in a dramatic showdown at sea amidst heavy combat and shifting momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Parry” Blaw
Mitscher Aims to Wipe Out Enemy Air Force
United States carrier planes struck Tokyo in a massive raid launched from Guam and other Pacific bases. The Japanese command said more than 1,500 American aircraft attacked for over nine hours, targeting air forces and military stores within about 300 miles of Japan.
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Associated Press
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Guam
Tokyo
Marc A.mitscher
Adm
Raymond & Spruance
Jand
Jima
Nesearaes
Faily
Imperiil Communtane J
Camel
B-29s Join In Blasting Japan From Saipan
B-29s from Saipan joined a carrier strike on Japan, harassing Tokyo and targets inland. Mitscher and Spruance led a multi‑force push, with battleships and cruisers protecting the attack while Tokyo reported enemy sweeps and airfields struck near the capital.
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South Bank
Boer
Pruem
Sebouwen
Pacific Fleet
Phynes
Tajianse Capital Area
Tolay
Melvin R. Amy
Allied Air Force
New Point
Wallace
Warthur
Douglas MacArthur
DEM
Commission
Mitscher
Jered
Ey Maou
Twenty - First Bomber Command
Japan
Saipan
Guentiual Teasion
Gil Cats
Anyes
Ile Yo
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