Americans Press Ahead on Siegfried Line Fronts in Germany
Allied forces push through spotty German defenses along the Siegfried line from St Vith toward the Roer River as First and Third Armies drive into western Germany and widen their foothold. German sources claim Eisenhower redeploys 60 divisions for a potential offensive while refugees flood toward Berlin amid advancing Soviet threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Whiteriad
Army Aero
Third Army
Germany
Supreme Headquarters
Eisenhower
Allied push into Siegfried Line drives toward Rhine dams
In a broad operation across the Siegfried Line, the 100,000 oF more identified troops of the First and Third Armies press toward two headwater dams on the Roer while Patton's Third Army crosses the Our into Germany. U S forces advance up to four miles into the line, overrunning outposts as Berlin warns of a new western front. Hodges’ First Army drives nine hours east of Monschau and Simmerath, outflanking pillboxes and moving up to four miles into the Siegfried Line amid sporadic resistance. The 78th Division pushes three miles toward Monten, seizing Konto and entering Hippenlr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siegfried Line
Roer River
George S. Patton
Third Army
Our River
Germany
Reich
Seigfried Line
Prum
Courtney Hodges
U.S. First Army
Monschau and
Simmerath
U. S
Ardennes
Eisenhower
78Th
Konten
World War II fronts briefed in Western and Russian theaters
AP dispatch reports a major U S first and third army thrust on the Siegfried Line with a 40 mile advance. German claims of Red Army spearheads near Zielenzig and progress toward Berlin are noted, while Russians report gains in Netz River Valley and encirclement of Koenigsberg. Pacific forces land near Manila and threaten Japanese withdrawal routes toward Bataan. Italian front shows patrol activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associaed
U. S
Siegfried Line
Cernay
Saa
Mulse
Zielenzig
Berlin
Stolzenberg
Netz River
Konigsberg
Kenwerder
Etbing
Oder
Silesia
U.S. Atd
Manila
Bataan
Etna
Sixth
Yank Forces Land Unopposed in Second Luzon Invasion
Forces landed unopposed 150 miles northwest of Manila as 150 ships moved in, with the 38th Division and the 74th combat team hitting Zambales between the Santo Tomas River and San Antonio. U S troops swept ashore with Filipino guerrillas, rapidly advancing toward Olongapo and Pampanga province as MacArthur announced a major Luzon invasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Fates McDantes
MacArthur
Luzon
Manila
U. S. Erehth
Batsan
a@ gumeture
Wena
Douglas MacArthur
Leyte
Philippines
Zambales
Santo Tomas
San Antonio
Bataan
Geoge Crane
Topeka
Kans
Richard C. Kadel
Fort Kn
Associated Press
James Hutcheson
Hutcheson
Linga Yen Gulf
Sixth Army
Arthur Struble
Eighth
Fallen San Fernando
Pampanga
Tomoyuki Yamashita
Subic Bay
Spencer Davis
Manila Bay
Navy
Davis
Silence in Occupied Germany Echoes from Soviet Contacts
Reports from Izvestia and dispatches describe the Red Army moving through East Prussia and Silesia to encounter German civilians who respond with silence. Germans bow or offer aid, while Soviet officers pass without greeting as authorities evacuate residents and desert areas stretch for miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddy Gilmore
Moscow
Red Army
Reich
Izvestia
Lenoid Kudrevatikh
East Prussia
Silesia
East Prugsia
Ture
Democratic Party Split Looming On Wallace Question
AP reporting a major rift within the Democratic Party over Henry Wallace's bid to become Commerce Secretary. Liberals led by Wallace clash with old-line southerners including Byrd George Bailey G.C. and aides. Senate leaders seek a compromise while Wallace backers push for swift action and a test vote if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Jack Bell Washington
Henry Wallace
Byrd
George
Bailey G.C
Senate
Roosevelt
Barkley
Kentucky
Commerce Committee
Commerce Department
RFC
Pepper
D-Fla
Ophis
Virginian
Funeral rites held for J. E. Bailey in Abbeville
J E Bailey a year old farmer died at his home near Newville on Sunday January 28 native of Barbour County came to Henry County early. He belonged to the Baptist Church and the W O W. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon from Pleasant Grove Church by Rev Roby J Lee Headland. Burial was in the church cemetery with Abbeville Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include three sons Roy Robert John Blankenship Mrs Jesse ephy Mrs Dan Cutchens Mrs Willam Warren a sister Mrs Joe Locke a brother Tom Bailey and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbeville
Spyeia
J. E. Bailey
Newville
Barbour County
Henry County
Baptist Church
Pleasant Grove
Roby J. Lee
Headland
Winter Garden
Semi-Blackout for Downtown Dothan
The downtown district of Dothan will enter a semi blackout tonight at midnight under a War Production order to eliminate unnecessary lighting to conserve coal and fuel. After tonight stores may not display arms or weapons and risk suspension of electrical service by the WPB. City light department enforces. violations reported to WPB.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
WPB
City Light Department
Ralph Goodwin
Water and Light Department
Bates And Ayres Qualify To Run For City Office
Dr C Bates and John Ayres qualified for the city commissioner race set for March 20. They paid a $55 qualification fee and join incumbent Miles A Miller who will not seek another term. Other potential candidates may enter by February 20, with a possible April runoff if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates and Ayres
Smith Hall
City Democratic Executive Committee
Hail Said
Dr. C. Batez
Commission
John Ayres
Dothan Selective Service Board
Ayres
Dan M. Jerkins
Miles A. Miller
Miller
Bates
Dethan
Clyde Coe
Doris Rawlins McKinney
Sixteen Children Die In Auburn Fire Tragedy
An Auburn Maine fire at a wooden cottage home killed at least 16 babies aged six months and up and a woman. Eight children escaped as firefighters battled the blaze starting about 5 40 a m. The home served war workers and shoe factory families. Fire Chief Ralph Hardin said many victims were found with heads through crib slats and some died of smoke or burns before rescuers reached them. Cause under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
New Auburn
Eva Lacosse
Lewinton
Ralph Hardin
America’s Accident Toll Shows Decrease in 1944
Chicago reports the National Safety Council notes a 5 percent drop in deaths from 1943, saving about 5,000 lives. Total accidents 1,04,000, down from 99,033, with motor vehicle, home, occupational, public, and military fatalities broken out and a 70.4 per 100,000 population death rate, the lowest since 1922 aside from 1021, amid war-time conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
America
National Safety Council
Council
Ned Dearborn
Hitler Exhorts Nazi Folk To Battle On To Victory
London AP report on Adolf Hitler urging continued resistance as the regime enters its thirteenth year. He claimed God ordained his task and warned of misery for Germans yet vowed ultimate victory despite Russian advances and mounting reverses. He spoke from Berlin headquarters as Europe watches the war unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
London
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Benin
Europe
Wilder
Xtis
Silence as weapon in Germany observers say
Bern observer for Der Bund reports Hitler’s appeal for resistance met by steadfast silence among Germans. He notes the public’s quiet protest as the strongest political factor, with risks of revolt and sabotage but constrained by the Gestapo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Thomas F. Hawkese
Bern
Switzerland
der Bund
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Gestapo
Nation Braces as Severe Cold Grips Large Nation
Severe cold continues across the United States with New England easing briefly while Western Massachusetts and Southern Vermont report drifts up to 15 feet. Acton Maine isolated as Buffalo endures a blizzard linked storm. Daily lows plunge in Chicago and Brainerd as St Louis, Columbus, and the Gulf states face freezing conditions and frigid forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Massachusetts
Vermont
Acton
New York
Buffalo
Midwest
St. Louis
Columbus
Ohio
Nebraska
United States Weather Bureau
Chicago
Bramarck
Gulf States
Pama
Tex
Life Continues In War Ravaged Aachen After Occupation
Aachen shows slow recovery three months after American forces arrived. Hospitals, an orphanage, a mental institute, and a textile plant operate despite widespread ruin. Curfew limits movement and Allied shortages persist, but residents hope for an end to the war by spring with Germany defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aachen
Louis P. Lochner
Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Hax
Toa
Faricfi
Geitian
Gerren
Britain Pledges Reinforcements In Pacific War
London AP reports Britain will reinforce its war effort against Japan while Prime Minister Churchill and Foreign Secretary Eden are absent from Parliament. Government spokesman Richard Law signals no immediate appeal to Stalin for British prisoners. The pledge to fight to the end alongside the United States frames discussions ahead of the Roosevelt Churchill Stalin conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Japan
Premer Marshal
Stalin
Churchill
Anthony Eden
Commons
Richard Law
Law
Parlay
Britain
American Allies.’* Conservative Sir Wavell Wake- Meld
United States
Showdown Nears as House Considers Manpower Bill
In Washington AP report indicates the House is close to voting on limited national service legislation requiring men ages 18 to 45 to work in essential jobs under penalties. Debate focuses on FEPC and closed shop amendments, with Southern Democrats wary of broad FEPC use and Republican aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Arbogast
Washington
House
War Department
Ahortage
FEPC
Presiident
Stettinius Hopkins In Italy Conference
Secretary of State Stettinius and Harry Hopkins, key figures in shaping U S policy after Roosevelt, met with Allied leaders at Rome's headquarters. The discussions included two American military chiefs and were described as preliminary to the Roosevelt Churchill summit. The pair left for undisclosed destinations after an official notice announced the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Stettinmiuk
Hary Mopkine
Roosevelt
United States
Hopkink
Roosevelt Statin-Churchill
Stettinius
Vopkina
Thia War
Red Army reaches Zielenzig and Soldin near Berlin drive
Moscow dispatches report Zhukov's Red Army within 55 miles of Berlin at Zielenzig and 36 miles from Stettin. Soldin lies 58 miles northeast of Berlin as Zhukov links with Konev’s forces in Silesia for a potential westward thrust toward Frankfurt and the Oder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory Zintor
Soldin
Berlin
Umits
Zelenzig
Eest
Germany
Zielenzig
Greater Berlin
Zhukov
Stettin
Baltic
Moscow
Red Army
Koslin
Danzig
Oder
Zielénzig
Grunberg
Gre Man
Ivan Konev
Bas
Silesia
Frankfurt
Eac Ir
Ana Soldig
Nexis
The Road to Berlin Brief Frontline Distances
The Associated Press report notes Eastern Front at five miles from Zielensig and Western Front at 314 miles from Lientch Julich Daren area. It also lists Mallen Frent WA melles from the Reng River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
The
Associated Press
Eastern Front
Zielensig
Western Front
Lientch - Julich - Daren Areca
Reng River
Russians tighten grip around Konigsberg amid bitter cold
Moscow dispatches report Soviet forces closing on Konigsberg with shells in streets as 20 degree below zero weather hinders crossings. Zhukov's First Army advances toward Berlin. Konigsberg encircled with Bielge and Hedge Waldburg captured, while Konev reportedly pushing west from the Oder toward Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Moscow
Konigaberg
Zielenzig
Gregory K. Zhukeev
Stolzenberg
Brandenburg
Netze
Driesen
Stalin
Hitler
Germany
Austria
Zhukov
Bis
East Prussia
Konigsberg
Bielgethen
Hedge- Waldburg
Transocean
Also Mentioned on This Page
Somele
Cresteres
Rablo
Sivatce
Trans ‘Eeenn
Nasi
Rague
Czechoslovakia
Baltic Sea
oKelaz Lads
Warsaw
Kalco
Nowy Lace
Tee
Wronki
Pniewy
Barthen
Katowice
NEA
Nancy Astor
Weavell
Dielenzig
James F
KING
Oder River
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!