Nation wide ban on night spots ordered in wartime
War Mobilization Director James Byrne s announces a midnight curfew for all bars night clubs roadhouses and similar venues from New York to Philadelphia effective February 18 or 12 midnight closing. Agencies including War Mobilization WPB OPA and ODT will back enforcement with power to cut fuel supply deny sales and halt rations. Reactions range from fears of unemployment to praise for wartime discipline.
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Associated Press
James E. Beynes
New York
Alion
Mall
Beynes
Myst
Entertaiinment
Washington
James
Brynes
Hexting
Mah Ower
Bymtes
Ie War Manpower Commission
War Promotion Board
Office of Defense Transportation
Office of Price Administration
ODT
WPB
OPA
Noah L. Braunstein
Cafe Owners Guild
Spoktors
Richmond
Philadelphia
William Hopkins
Philadelphia ‘Cafe Owners’ Association
First
National ‘Tavern Association
Byrnes
Bryner
Michael Hannigan
Tilltols Tavern Owners Association
James Hoite
Seattle
Independent Theater Owners of
Tisho
Alaska
Mopping Up In Manila As Forces Breach Walls
In Manila, American forces press to clear the Japanese strongpoint within the city walls to free civilians. Troops from 10th Airborne and 37th Division cross the Pasig River and breach outer defenses as Maj Gen Oscar W Griswold orders continued bombardment.
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Manila
Armorican Npuvy Wowlbaere
Mafilla'y Intraemuyoy
Indussil
10Th Airborne
Piesto
William McKiley
Nouthern
Ith
Pasig
Oscar W. Griswold
Thuramuras
Deferment Chance for Key War Industry Workers
Washington officials announced a new draft deferment plan affecting about 1.25 million men under 80 with key war industry jobs. Of 19.4 million in deferment classes 3A and 2B, agencies will pick eligible workers, with about 15 percent deferred in field offices and 18 percent kept in Washington. actual deferments vary by plant importance and operation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Selective Service
Sach
Russian advances breach German lines near Berlin and Dresden
Russian forces widened a 65 mile front breaching German defenses within 50 to 60 miles of Berlin and Dresden. Moscow reports say attacks penetrated Guben 51 miles southeast of Berlin and near Sorau Laubam Nowe Neuenburg as Ukrainian First Army pressed south and east. German claims of recaptures and halt of Soviet advances are reported with cautious Moscow commentary.
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London
Berlin
Dresden
Garmin High Command
van Koney
Bevtis
Minlv
Konev
Gubeti
Sorau
Laubam
Bobi
Neisse
Urans
Ovean Brogdeist
Transovean
Guben
Somerfeld
Sorm
Moscow
Danzig
Nowe Neuenburg
Nowe
Grudwinx
Marshail Tyan
Ukraine
Berliny
Sommerfeld
Sorak
Sagan
Guhet
Carl A Bishop Killed in Action in Germany
The War Department notified Ora Bishop in Corry that her son Pfc Carl A Bishop was killed in action in Germany on February 5. He enlisted December 6, 1948, went overseas March last year, and served with the 358th Infantry in the 6th Division. A former Aero Supply plant employee, he formerly resided in Concord township on the Union City road and was staying with Archie and wife at their farm when the message arrived.
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War Dept
Aero
Ora Bishop
Archie Bishop
R. D
Corry
War Department
Carl A. Bishop
Germany
Pfc
Bishop
Concord Township
Union City
Fox
Archie Bisnip
Gomne Thie
Canadians Clear Goch Repel Counterattacks on Saar Front
Paris Feb 20 The West Gallian Army cleared ruins of Gottes Siegfried Line center and repelled multiple counterattacks, widening the front inside Saarland as Patton’s Third Army crossed into Germany near Wischeringen, Saarburg, and nearby towns. The 94th Division seized key crossings as Third Army advanced toward Saarbrucken. The First Army reported the Rhine Meuse region experiencing rising flood waters as forces push deeper into enemy lines.
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Associated Press
Paris
Saarbruecken
Grsepal
George 8. Patton
U. S. Third Army
Germany
New Point
Tire Wischeringen
Luxembourg City
Saarburg
Saurbragneen
Trier
Kurt Marx
Rhine Und Meuse
Wis
Roermond
Second Ban On Gas Unexpected In Corry Area
The second gas curtailment order, issued by the WEB, surprised Corry district residents as reports had suggested normal supply with the new spell of cold. The ban targets heating fuel use in theaters, bowling alleys, bars, saloons, and amusement venues from last evening to tomorrow night, with temperatures limited to prevent property damage. Local Pennsylvanian Company offices reported no details and observed poor compliance during prior enforcement, though some venues partially adhered.
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Wina
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Pennsylvania Company
Staration
ADR Churchill Confer Anew On Pacific Strategy
Roosevelt and Churchill meet amid Pacific strategy talks. The historic Big Three plan aims to crush Japan after Germany's defeat. The Alexandria conference lasted under four hours with discussions touching on Russia's role and postwar arrangements.
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Adr
Churchill
Nashington
Roosevelt
Itv
Wey
SuAtezy
Tupol
Pacific
Russia
Bower
Warn Lily
Plate
Alpsandria
Ron- Terence
Yalta
Crimea
Black Sea
Alexandria
School Board Moves To Cut Local School Expenses
The adjourned meeting focused on budget reductions after reviewing district expenses. Directors, including President Wood, compared costs with nearby districts and urged lowering items in the local appropriation. The board requested explanations from City Treasurer Trene Mullen about 1990 and 1981 settlements, noted long-unpaid levies, and discussed telephone costs at the Corry district. A plan to modernize tax records and seek state aid was approved, with continued discussion slated on Page Two.
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Board of Education
USNAR
Wood
Trene Mullen
Winnot
Corry
Titusville
City plans sewage disposal changes with Cleveland firm
Dennite firm chosen to draft plans for the proposed sewage disposal plan and changes as required by the State Sanitary Water Board before March 1. Cleveland firm was tentatively retained in 1941 and has done related work. council to consider agreement with Homer Berkhaus for garbage collection route changes to curb street cans. special meeting Friday to ratify terms.
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Cha Counell
Chgtneerinu
Jin
Hayera
Emerson
Cleveland
State Sanitary Water Board
Mithe Amyller
CO. 5
Stedman
Homer Berkhaus
Derstood
Berkious
Zerkhous
Etrley
Philadelphia
Scott
Aero Workers' Home Destroyed At Bear Lake
The Bear Lake home of Mr and Mrs Barb Whiteley at Bear Lake was completely destroyed by fire about three o'clock yesterday afternoon. The Whiteleys were at work in the Aero Supply Company plant in the city when neighbors discovered the blaze. Bear Lake has no phone service. a call from the nearest farmhouse brought help and local farms in Panama and Sugar Grove sent fire departments. Most furniture was saved by neighbors. only a small amount on the second floor remained, and no other buildings were endangered.
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Barb Whiteley
Bear Lake
Mitw. Whiteley
Aero Supply
Mie
Bey Lake
Panama
Sugar Grove
Bulletin notes and wartime updates from Feb 2
Reports from Washington London and Stockholm detail military and political updates. US Congress actions, British and German bombing raids near Nuremberg, and a Philippine area loss of a motor minesweeper are noted. A passenger ship disaster near the Baltic is also reported with limited rescue figures.
Quarantine on Dogs To Be Enforced In The City
A dog quarantine begun last year amid rising dog numbers will be enforced again. A special meeting of city authorities planned new measures, with the quarantine possibly in effect by next month and emergency action by the mayor if warranted. Reports show cases in Spartanshium and Wattsburg, with calls for authorities to act. Treasury figures released show February balances and debt details.
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Chg Gounei
Titan
Clanixan
Comail
Bennett
Waltes
Manigani
Solleitor
Spartanshium
Wattsburg
Chaptauqua County
Gain Firm Hold On Both Sides Of The Island
Allied units report solid progress on both flanks of the island, while a drive across the terrain continues with light losses. Japanese mortar fire inflicts heavy casualties. Further north, fierce combat escalates near No. 1 airstrip as troops push to secure key positions.
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No. 1
Purliowlurty
Rportes
Om Motoyama Airfield
Sauther
Japanese Admit Fresh Forces Are Landed by Yanks
Allied dispatch from Pacific Fleet Headquarters Guam reports veteran American Marines crossing the southern end of Iwo Jima, severing the fortress defense and pushing into the island’s southern flank. The effort foils Japanese resistance as forces attempt to hold Suribachi and surrounding high ground.
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Pacific Fleet
Guam
Iwo Jima
Suribachi Voloiig
Corps
Fim Huld
Heaslanc
Marines Seize Airfield on Southern Iwo Jima
Allied forces report capture of a southern airfield on Iwo Jima after heavy fighting that breached Japanese defenses. Veterans of the Fifth Marine Corps advance along the island, expanding a wedge across the eastern coast as newly seized territory pushes toward key terrain near Mount Suribachi.
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Gilain
St. Maris
Tyo Jima
Sueshiviv
Tress
Mie
New Et
Mont la
Motorama
Vetera Fifth Marine Corps
Arvanged Parific Fleet Headquarters
Innizht
Hei de Américas Marines
Marines Inch Toward Motoyama Airfield In Island Battle
The advance across the island proceeds under heavy shelling from Japanese mortars and artillery. Marines push up the northern slopes toward Motoyama Airfield as American ships provide continuous bombardment, with reinforcements and artillery support strengthening the beachhead and advancing positions.
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Shiey
Tokyo
Nimitz
Mia
Marine
Nimith
Noressing
Baling Island
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