Russians say Hungary battle in final stage
Soviet and German forces fought near Budapest as the Russian advance north of the Danube threatened to outflank the capital. The Red Star reported widespread Hungarian surrenders and German attempts to break through, with Komarom nearly cut off and Budapest still under siege amid heavy losses for the Germans.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Hungary
Budapest
Danube
Red Star
Komarom
Ten Navy Vessels Lost In Pacific
Ten Navy ships were lost in western Pacific combat, including three destroyers Hull Spencer and Monaghan sunk by a severe typhoon and enemy action. Four landing craft LSTs a motor torpedo boat a small submarine chaser and a small auxiliary vessel also went down. Readings show crews aboard Hull and Monaghan around 180 men each and Spencer about 229. Survivors include the commanding officer four other officers and 49 men aboard the Bull. Spencer survivors were 24 and six Monaghan personnel were saved.
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Washington
Jat
Spence
Monaghan
Hull
Feed Scarce Forces Deaths of Farm Horses in Central Athens
In Central Athens Pennsylvania on January 10, Mrs Charles Mason faced a snowbound road and a feed shortage for her stock. Authorities from Meadville could not reach the area to help, and neighbors were forced to euthanize horses as cattle also starved for lack of feed. I J Hamilton took one horse home where it was nearly exhausted.
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Athens
Charles Mason
Meadville
I J. Hamilton
Date For This Year s Primary To Be Advanced
Erie Jam County plans to move the 145th primary from September 1 to a May or August date to aid service members and streamline voting. Arthur Blass favors May while county clerk Ralph Benedict supports delaying to August to better handle military ballots and prepare for the November election. The state contemplates an early bill but May or August timing remains undecided.
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Erie
Jam
U—ims
Toca
Arthur Blass
Ralph G. Benedict
Sins
Benedict
Germans Withdraw From Belgian Salient In Retreat
Allied and German forces clash over the Belgian bulge as German withdrawals continue. American armor bypasses Laroche and advances north of the bulge while Seventh Army gains ground southwest of Saarbrucken. Drusenheim and Herrlisheim are retaken. Vor Rundstedt concentrates near Houffalize as prisoners flood Third and First Armies.
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Page
Bulge
Laroche
Samree
U. S
Seventh Army
Saar Front
Ardennes Bulge
Saarbrucken
Rhine
Strassbourg
Seventh
Vor Rundstedt
Houffalize
Doan's Pills End Kidney Sleepless Nights
A reader notice on kidney discomfort and sleepless nights references products like Doan's Pills as relief. It warns of symptoms such as tiredness, backache, and urinary issues and urges consulting a pharmacist for Doan's, highlighting long usage in folk remedies.
Medics Marked by Sacrifice in Corry Soldier Death
Pfc. Flanders, son of Mr. and Mrs. Verne Flanders of Johnsonburg Pa, died aiding a Corry soldier after being shot by a sniper. He had served since May 1943, training at Camp Shelby, and worked as a machine operator for Aero Supply Mfg Co. in civil life. His wife Ruth Gage resides in Ashville N Y. Two brothers also serve, one in England in the Air Force and another in the Navy.
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Armaea
England
Pic
Flanders
France
Pfc. Flanders
Verne Flanders
Penn, Street
Johnsonburg
Ruth Gage
Ashville
N.Y
Congress Street
Camp Shelby
Miss
Civil
Ife
Aero Supply Mig. Co
Corry
Robert Flanders
Air Force
George Flanders
Navy
Child psychiatrist to examine teen accused slayer
In Scranton on January 11 a 13 year old, Myron Semunchick, is to be examined by a child psychiatrist before trial for the murder of 9 year old Mae Barrett. Court-appointed attorney Irving Epstein said the girl's body was found in a garage in Vand Fing on January 3.
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Scranton
Myron Semunchick
Mae Barrett
Irving Epstein
Vandfing
Erie Jury Rules Olson Received Gift In Indian Giver Case
A county court jury in Erie ruled that $800 placed in joint account by Minnie Johnson was a gift to Olson, despite her claim it was his by promise. Johnson sued for repayment of $600, but the jury found the money remained Olson's property. Johnson testified the funds were hers, while Olson said she intended to give it to him and he drew it after nearly a year. The decision upholds Olson's claim and dismisses repayment.
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Erie
Olson
Minnie Johnson
West 2Nd Street
Forests Cover Over Half of Pennsylvania’s Land
A State Planning Board report based on aerial surveys by the Allegheny Forest Experiment Station shows Pennsylvania has over 15 million acres of forest, about 53 percent of total land, up two percent from earlier estimates. County data reveal high forest coverage in Forest, Cameron, Pike, Elk, McKean, Clinton, Sullivan, and Potter, while several counties exceed 80 percent and half exceed 50 percent. Despite vast forest, Pennsylvania imports two thirds of its lumber and half of its pulpwood. with proper management, forest land can meet demand and support postwar production and export.
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Cameron County
Forest County
Pike, Elk, McKean
Clinton
Sullivan
Potter Counties
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Route 615 Cleared by Army Equipment
Army equipment continues to clear Route 615 and surrounding streets in Erie. Col Daniel Simonds, director of supplies for the Third Service Command, announced a large consignment of straw removal gear arriving today and that Army forces will stay on duty until the task is finished. An Associated Press report from Erie describes efforts to aid residents during the emergency, including local milk aid volunteers delivering seven cases of milk to 32 children in Greene township amid heavy snow.
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Erie
Daniel Simonds
Third Service Command
Associated Press
Erie County
Snowbound County Plows and Winter Woes Recapped
In Crawford County reports, residents face harsh winter with miles of snow routes clogged and plows stretched. Pvt. Mecum arrives from Texas to meet his new bride as families ride out the storm by telephone and hotel rooms. County Commissioner Schaper calls it the worst winter in seven years. many farmers lack adequate equipment while Horace Billings uses oxen to clear roads, recalling old methods.
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Staubaard
Tom
Charles J. Mecumber
Erie
Texas
Tuck Pond
Mecum
Ker
Thomas Schaper
Horace Billings
Crawford County
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