Germans evacuate Staraya Russa amid Russian advances
London report says German forces retreat from Staraya Russa, a key base between Leningrad and Smolensk, as Red Army breakthroughs near Lake Ilmen and Pskov tighten noose. Soviet figures claim 84,900 German troops killed or captured in recent actions, with 2,000 of 3,000 encircled Nichers escaping by air. Frost and snow hinder supply lines as Russians extend a western advance toward the Baltic region.
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Associated Press
London
Staraya Russa
Leningrad
Smolensk
Russia
Red Army
Lake Tmen
Eighth Army
Korste
Dnieper
Stalingrad
Stalin
Horsun
Horlip
Baltic States
Hitler
Moscow
Staraya Russi
Lovat
Novgorod
Lake Ilmen
Pskov
Starayaa Russa
Plaim
Ukraine
Soviet Information Bureau
Adolf Hitler
Gulelde
OPA Moves to Cut Citrus Fruit Prices
Washington Feb 18 The Office of Price Administration announced new ceiling prices to reduce citrus costs for households and will publish consumer guidance by mid March. Retail sales will be set by regional price averages for oranges at 95 cents per two pounds, grapefruit at 8? cents, and lemons 13.5 cents.
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Amocisteneres
Washington
Office of Price Administration Today
Fred NC Vinson
Sinking of Transport Worst Allied Loss
The Army announced the loss of about 7,000 American soldiers in the sinking of an Allied troopship in European waters due to enemy action. About 1,000 men were saved as rescue efforts continued and survivors may have been landed in Iceland or returned to the western hemisphere. the ship sank at night in heavy seas with 2,000 reported missing and emergency contacts completed for those listed as missing.
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Washington
Army Ias
America
London
Britain
Nameous
Tre Meyer
Iceland
Army
Shin
Larryany
P R R Diverts Traffic to Lines in This Area
Pennsylvania Railroad records show January 1984 ticket sales nearly match January 1943, with three more tickets sold in January last year than this. Freight volume remained similar to prior year, while diversion to Pittsburgh main line from St Louis to New York aims to ease strain on the Renovo division.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Avent C. Bi Kinney
Cony
Renovo
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
New York
Harrisburg
Poles May Bow To Moscow Demands By Askacharad Pace
London February 18 exiled Polish leader Lindon Poles hinted that the government may resign to allow Stanislaw Mikolajczyk to form a new administration acceptable to Moscow. Polish circles questioned reports of a resignation but privately concede cabinet changes could occur to meet Soviet demands. Treasury report shows February receipts 92.08 million, expenditures 274.10 million, net balance 19.97 million, total debt 185.53 billion, up 0.64 billion from yesterday.
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Moscow
Askacharad
London
Lindon Poles
Jobbeh
Do— Nahds
Stanislaw Mikolajczyk
Russia
Treasury
Washington
The
War Bulletin Highlights Axis and Allied Moves
Nazi dominated Vichy radii report pope plans to urge King George VII and belligerents to spare Rome. Tito announces Yugoslav partisans cross Slovene border into northern Italy fighting near Caporetto. German officers urge retreat as they scramble to flee Dnieper Bend. Indian Seventh Division aided by fresh British troops in Burma near Ngwkyedauk Pass.
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London
Vichy Radii
George VII
England
Calcutta
Fen
India
Burma
Iray
Ngwkyedauk Pass
Jury Will Get Higley Case In Sperta Theft Trial
Word from Mendville at one o clock announced that all evidence is complete in the Higley theft case. The trial involves a chest containing 890 dollars taken from Martin Lindsey's Sperta township home. The prosecution and defense closed their arguments and the judge instructed the jury to decide. Mrs Higley testified to challenge ownership of an automobile crank linked to the defendant and to show it was not from his car.
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Mendville
Eo Higley
Martin Lindsey
Sperta
Vhey
Higley Denies Theft Borrowed 250 From Missing Friend
In Crawford county court Higley denied stealing a chest with 890 from his father in law Martin Lindsey of Sparta township. He testified he borrowed 260 from Al Lansky after selling his car for 925 and used the money to buy a car in which he returned home on November 11. The defense recounts his travel and purchases leading to the current charge.
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Higley
Leo Higley
Crawford County
Martin Lindsey
Sparta Township
Spartansburg
Cleveland
al Lansky
Lansky
Joan
Coryah T
Tite
Dansky
New Ninth Air Force To Lead Invasion From Britain
The United States Ninth Air Force is reorganized in Britain with expanded strength to spearhead the invasion of Europe. Commanders Leigh-Mallory and Eisenhower announce senior appointments as the air arm will join with Allied ground forces to knock the Axis from the sky in the opening stages of the Germany campaign. The unit will operate with RAF forces as the spearhead for Allied invasion thrusts, signaling a major shift in air power for the European operation.
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Associated Press
London
United States Ninth Air Force
Middle East
Asia
Britain
Bue Tone
Supreme Allied Command
Ninth
RAR
Allied Expeditionary Air Arce
Germany
Dwight D. Eisenhhower
Maj
Gell
William ©. Butler
Leigh-Mallory
Butler
Army
Navy
Alaska
Aleutians
Wilith Air Force
Lewis Hi Brerelun
India
U.S
Manila
Java
Australia
al- Ved
Eighth Air Force
RAP
Nindl
RAF
Europe
Corry Red Cross War Fund Drive Set for March 1
Corry Chapter plans a War Fund drive starting March 1 with committees to be formed soon. No quota announced yet, but a $1500 target is likely, matching the fall War Fund. Officials aim to recruit army or navy personnel with overseas experience to speak in Corry in March. Groundwork continues between now and March 1 to ensure a successful campaign.
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Corry
Olin Bracken
Red Cross
Navy
Liuenle
Ave Arte
Cassino Hit by Six Hour Allied Shelling in Italy
Allied guns pounded Cassino for six hours in one of the war’s most intense bombardments near Naples on February 18. The barrage aimed at crushing German attacks against the Abuzin bridge and the surrounding area as Allied forces pressed apparent advantage in the Mediterranean theater.
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Associated Press
Ters
Naples
Cassino
Mudlistranean
Allied
Ttn
Auzin
Tir Sints
Adliel
Pel
Casshin
Mont Cassin
Baresee
Allies Launch Major Cassino Break Under Heavy Fire
Allied troops pressed the Cassino assault under a sustained barrage as German forces defended the Abbey hill and ruined Mont Cassino monastery. Air forces conducted massive bombing, with 1,600 Allied sorties targeting German positions while ground forces advanced through shattered streets and toward the town’s fortified areas.
Roosevelt vetoes anti subsidy bill in sharp message
The Associated Press reports President Roosevelt vetoed the anti subsidy bill and the House sustained the veto 288 to 161. The article notes Roosevelt argued subsidies would reverse congressional policy and delay efforts to stabilize prices, with Senate action pending after a weekend recess.
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Roosevelt
Associated Pres
Washington
Fon
House
Roosevelt to veto new tax bill in coming week
From a press conference in Washington on March 18 the president signaled a likely veto of the new 2.81 billion tax measure. He declined to define the bill but said Congress will be told his contemplated action when Congress reconvenes Monday.
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Washington
Fon
Roosevelt
Congress
Roosevele
Yunx
Herion
Improvements Planned at Lawrence Airport Elevate CAP Training
Announcement details extensive improvements at Lawrence airport including new hangars parking space lunchroom classrooms and upgraded runway lighting. Plans cover private hangar sales leases solar fuel tanks and broader CAP operations with Lt Stine and Lt Burkhart in attendance.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Thomas
Teeder
Herve
State Armory
Corry
Thomas
Airfeld
Evehine
Lil Stones
Sumne
Warrer
Burkhart
Stine
Funeral of Joseph Kellur Jr in Camp Poli La
Joseph Kellur Jr aged 26 died in Camp Poli Louisiana at 9 am Thursday after suffering a fever and illness. He resided at 407 East 7th Street. He passed one and a half hours after treatment began. Local authorities report the cause as illness.
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Dues
Erie
Joseph Joey"eller, Jr
Joseph Kellurst
East 7Th Street
Camp Poli
Veterans Buy Trill Property for New Home Plan
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Building Association authorized purchase of the tract on West Park Place from the Trill estate for a modern postwar home. A fund exceeding 250000 is established to support the project and future membership growth as returning servicemen arrive. Preliminary plans show a broad facility with a bowling alley and social features on a 94 by 45 foot frontage, with future development to repurpose the nearby former home stead on West Washington.
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V.F. W. Building Association
West Park Place
Veterans of Porwign Wars Building Association
West Parl
Thas Penn
Lippin Ton OF
Lienewella Uildine W
Gorty
Norih
Weberwise
Dhe
West Washingon Steel
Chyle
Seven Hurt In Akron Blast Threatens Goodyear Tanks
Seven injured in an Akron explosion at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co synthetic rubber plant. Officials said the blast threatened chemical tanks and the cause was undetermined as firefighters and company officials assessed dawnage and risks.
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Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Eden Eyes Dismemberment of Germany After Defeat
In Commons the Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden stated Germany and other enemy nations can be dismembered after defeat. He argued the proposed peace charter opposes territorial changes and should reflect the wishes of the people, with emphasis on safeguarding independence for defeated powers.
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London
Germany
Meir
Anthony Idea
Gopbre
Reconnaissance Pilot Spots Ships In Lagoon
An Associated Press dispatch from Washington reports a reconnaissance pilot sighted numerous ships in a lagoon while noting American forces had not yet landed. The Tokyo Diary also claimed Japan used powerful mechanized units and airpower in a thrust toward US positions. Pearl Harbor, described as crowded with warships, faced its first war attack as Japanese forces struck with aircraft and ships in the assault, with pilots reporting ships and positions involved amid heavy activity.
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Associated Press
Waslington
Roosevelt
Trak
Pacific
Sind Adel
Tokyo Jade
U. S. Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
Japan
Truls
Wilhvsen
Pally Hdr
Onwers
Fundeed Jffanes
Jardian
Ohe
Brolghit
Truk
Sears Harbor
Chester W. Nimitz
Peths
Starke
Kwajalein Atoll
Wimits
Berm
Pansat
Ody
Uronstet
Tokyo says Truk attack not real, Mary biding time
Tokyo claims the carrier strike on Truk was not the real attack and that Japan is biding time. Overseas dispatches quote Allied intelligence suggesting the main force comes later with increased airpower as U S forces pressed to defend Kwajalein and advance toward Truk.
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Tokyo
Truk
Assiuated Press
New York
Tokyo India
Domet
Tarsi
Sierce
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Trafford L. Leigh-Mallory
Anzio
Abbey Hill
Cayraceto
Ansio
Efurt
Via Anziate
Jewishton
Suisidy
Acelin
Credi Corporation
Tour McClormack
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