Allied Offensives Rise From Mud Bound Ukrainian Front
Stalin announces new Soviet offensive on Ukrainian front led by General Malinovsky, advancing 27 miles along a 105 kilometer area toward Nikolaev and Kirov, as Zhukov’s forces push through mud toward Proskurov. Germans rush transport planes to move supplies, dropping cargo by parachute due to waterlogged runways. Capture of Proskurov would secure a 40 mile rail link from Odessa to Warsaw, while battles rattle Gruzovitsa and Cherni Ostrov. </s>
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Associated Press
London
Joseph Stalin
Moscow
Ukraine
Andre Belasey
Red Blur
Russia
Belaky
Marshal Zhukov
Red Army
Proskurov
Lwow
Cornaulli
Rumania
Babe
Odessa-Warsaw
Zhmerinka
Dnieper
Cherni-Ostrov
Gruzhovitsa
U S Casualties Total 162 282 Reported By AP
Washington reports American war casualties totaling 182 282 with 971853 dead total. Secretary Stimson cites Pearl Harbor era losses as of February 28 with 191 458 casualties. Of these 20 592 killed, 47318 wounded, 26328 missing or prisoner. Navy totals 40 824 including 17 261 killed.
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Washington
Stimson
Pebru
Japan Casualties Reach 2309 in Burma Action
In Burma, U S troops under Brig Gen Frank Merrill have killed 550 Japanese since the campaign began, with seven Americans killed and 37 wounded. The Hukawng Valley total Japanese dead stands at 2409. American infantry fighting in Northern Burma reported a substantial Japanese defeat as three attempts to cross the Nembutl River failed.
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Associate Press
New Delhi
United States
Éommard UF
Frank Merrill
Burma
Joseph W. Stivell
Tote
Hukawng Valley
Churchill Proves He Is Still The Master Of Commons
In London Churchill faced sharp questions in the House of Commons and asserted he remains the government’s strongest voice under pressure. He quipped on who would speak for ministers if resignations occurred and dodged implications of the home secretary’s recent speech with a wry philosophical aside.
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Churchill
Associated Press
London
House of Commons
Home Secretary
Allies report heavy enemy losses in Italy near Cassino and Rome
Allied headquarters in Naples reported 40000 enemy casualties in Italy since January, including 9000 in Cassino area and 24000 on the beachhead front. British, French, and American forces conducted air strikes and raids around Rome, with rail and road targets hit and several enemy vehicles destroyed.
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Associated Press
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Rome
Italy
Fifth Army
Cassino
Hli
Thaly
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Carroceto
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Orbe
Montalto di Castro
Adriatic
Tyrrheniant
Services for Clymer Fliers
The body of Sgt. Lorraine Holthouse of Clymer, killed in a bomber army mission near Maxwell Field, will arrive in Westfield tomorrow morning and be transported to the parents home. A memorial service will be held at Abbe Memorial Church with Rev. Gerrit Timmer and Rev. Frank Shope assisting. Burial will be in Hollamdall Cemetery at Salyer.
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Clymer
Maxwell
Tows
Westfield
Omb
Batumiay
Gerrit Timmer
Prank Shope
Methodiat Church
Holldaal
Ah Salyer
Planes Win In Desperate Air Battles Over Berlin
London dispatches report three dawn waves of U S Eighth Air Force bombers attacking Berlin for a fourth time in six days. American fighters claimed to down many German planes while bomber crews pressed the raid, with reports of thousands killed and widespread destruction around the German capital.
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Associated Press
London
Marci
Berlin
T. S. Eighth Air Force
Europe
Aden
Ol Heat Wawety
Filmes
Takeo
Montiny
Ameri— 1
Avesnnep
Wilya Tineke
Thunderbolt
Mace
Phen
Stockholm
Lenin
Moreon Tidningen
Mall
U S Sub Sinks 16 Japanese Vessels Amid War Report
Washington March 4 Amelia submarines sunk 16 Japanese ships including three tankers, bringing total Japanese ships sunk or damaged by U S submarines to 1 989 across all types. Navy communique notes subs operated without locating areas. Admiral Nimitz warned the heavy shipping losses may soon constrain Japanese wartime efforts.
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Associated Press
Washington
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Nin
Uniusis
Tims
Sug Knox
Congresso
Asie
Tnited
House Foreign Committee
U. S
Brazil
Cuba
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U.S
Britain
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Antounaed
Navy
Pnemy Hases
Alr Manes
Jayaiese
Poli
Navy Comunique Kunion
Japan
Whitt
Pacific
Chester W. Nimitz
German Planes Attack Allied Convoy in North Africa
Algiers report says a strong force of German aircraft attacked an Allied convoy off the North African coast. Five German planes were shot down and two damaged. French pilots claimed destroying several Junkers 88s in the first wave, with RAF Beaufighters entering the fray for four more.
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Algiers
North Africa
Kredfler
No Word On Rumored Gas Cut In War Plants
Reports from Pittsburgh claim Army Ordnance officials planned to sharply cut gas for non essential industries to conserve fuel for home heating. Officials in Western Pennsylvania reportedly expect a 50 percent reduction for non essential use, while war plants might maintain standby coal or oil options. Weather is forecast cold with continued gas demand concerns. In Annapolis a poll suggests 52 Maryland delegates believe Roosevelt could win a fourth term if he seeks it.
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Pittsburgh
Ordnance
Army Ordnance
Western Pennsylvania
Army
Arifacwere 7 Light & Hest Co
Rabies Case Alarms Titusville Amid Quarantine Talks
Titusville faces dog rabies concerns as Erie orders county wide quarantine with official action still pending. State lab confirms a dog linked to bites in Oil Creek township, prompting calls to restrain potentially exposed dogs and monitor for 3 weeks to 6 months. Counts of cases in Venango and other towns noted.
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Gorry
Erie
Flanigen
State Department of Agriculture
Titusville
State Laboratory
Oil Creek Township
Venango County
Corry
Roads Open After Storm Despite Snow
Local Highway Department crews cleared main and secondary routes overnight with plows, keeping traffic moving. Snowfall did not block routes. some sidewalks and pavements iced, prompting careful driving. Officials noted conditions as fair this morning with ice possible in a few spots.
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State Highway Department
Finns Send Revised Reply to Russia on Armistice Demands
Stockholm marches report Finland sent a revised reply to Russian armistice demands. The update may satisfy Russian aims and timeline. It claims backing from Field Marshal Baron Carl Chistat von Matmerheim and other Finnish military officers.
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Stockholm
Pinland
Vastoribladek
Baron Carl Chistat von Matmerheim
Local Students Boost Salvage Drive Totals
Room Six at Senior High led a schoolwide salvage campaign posting 41,000+ pounds total with an average of 112.2 pounds per pupil for 13 rooms. Room 34 under Mr Tinson earned 11,159 pounds and 318.84 pounds per pupil. Mrs Schonover’s junior girls in Room 3 collected 8415.7 pounds, delivering an overall school average of 22027 pounds per pupil. Prizes were to be awarded by the Journal, with further awards possible from individuals and organizations.
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Miss Bennet
Tinson
Yysinil Keil
Dinnel
Frimoraine
Princip Hower
Uo Mb
FDR Nominates New Diplomats Amid Senate Nominations
President Roosevelt named Gen Thomas Holwonts as minister to the Union of South Africa among several diplomatic nominations. Leland B Morris would become ambassador to Iran, Louis G Dreyfus to Iran via Iceland, Avra M Warren to Panama, Ellis Briggs to the Dominican Republic, and Willard I Beaulac to Pakistan. A fire at Hannastown Supply Co destroyed the building in Luxor Pa, with losses pegged at 5,000 and impacts on area transit.
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Associated Press
Washington
Thomas Holwonts
Maine Corps
Roosevelt
Union of South Africa
Holcomb
Leland B. Morris
Pennsylvania
Teemad
Iran
Louis G. Dreyfus
California
Iceland
Avra M. Warren
Maryland
Pana
Ellis
Briggs
Maine
Cuba
Keneth S. Paltoh
Virginia
Gonaul-geners
Calcutta
New Zealand
Bismarck Jap Blows Repulsed In New Britain Island Fight
Allied action on the New Britain front repelled a Japanese landing attempt on Las Negros Island as Mathis shock troops hold the Wyil Jaumer Peninsula beachhead. MacArthur announced that barges attempting to land were caught offshore and destroyed. Air and sea forces targeted New Guinea and surrounding areas with raids and bombardments, while Stilwell reported heavy Japanese casualties in the Hukawag valley and ongoing raids on Palau and other northern Pacific targets.
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Associated Press
Alves Commmuniqie
Los Negros Island
Graup
New Britain
Jaumer Peninsule
Mathis
Jaumer Peninsula
Mion
Spencer
Landlay
Uppositon
Stepovalio
Landibe
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Ravel
Supan
Noth
East Lip
Las Negros Island
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Arthur
Solomon Islands
Rabaul
New Ireland
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Huthe Bismarck Archipelago
Prouk Merrill Tn Fuller
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Burma
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Joseph Stilwell
Hukawag
Japan
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Fas Sunray
Ius
Marshalls
Bombers Down German Planes In Berlin Raid
London reports say bombers attacking Berlin yesterday shot down 83 German planes, total air losses reaching 125 for the day, with 24 aircraft lost and 18 in Monday’s raid. British press notes Finland’s terms and a Finnish pledge affecting Petsamo and Leningrad rebuilding plans. Welsh coal strike grows. 90,000 miners idle as Churchill discusses Russian naval reinforcements and potential Italian alliance impact.
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Associated Press
London
Berlin
Army
Jieven
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