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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1944

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Russians Encircle Korsun in Major Dnieper Push

Soviet seven spearheads hammer the German salient in the Dnieper Bend, trapping about 100000 German troops in Korsun. Civilians slip toward Soviet lines as Red Army presses north south and east.

Changes Made In Pepper Adds Bolivian Regime, Revolt Reported

Reported cabinet reshuffles in Bolivia amid rumors of a coup and possible replacements in interior and agriculture posts. Chilean press cites unease with Villarroel regime while Buenos Aires talks of counter revolution rumors and disrupted communications.

N.la Paz Bolivia Ultima Hora Alberto Taborga Coup de Tat Ate Oe Taborga Afredo Pacheco Augusto Cespedes Carlos Montenegro Argentina

Penetration Into Lines Is Claimed By Berlin Radio

Berlin radio claims a breakthrough by armored units southward from the Anzio beachhead as Fifth Army forces press the British position north of Anzio. Stormy weather has reduced Allied air activity since yesterday noon, aiding German efforts to use tanks as artillery in roving strikes along the coast.

Fifth Army Italy Anzio

Kotka Bombed by Russians Hits Finnish Industrial City

London reported that 150 Russian planes bombed Kotka, a major saw mill hub 70 miles east of Helsinki, for two hours last night. Anti aircraft fire limited damage but eight civilians were killed and two wounded. The attack followed a Feb 6 raid on Helsinki and aims to push Finland toward exit from the war.

London Kotka Helsinki Gulf of Finland Finland Narva

Spain Protests Allied Interference Over Neutrality Policy

ABC newspaper in Madrid says if Spain stays strictly neutral, allies should stop meddling in Spain s internal politics by economic pressure or by confusing Spain s policy with foreign systems.

Madrid Spain ABC

Debate Over Wage Subsidy Repeal and Inflation Impact

Senators Pepper Bankhead and Clark push amendments on farm and consumer subsidies amid talk of raising wage and price supports. Pepper seeks to raise wage limits and subsistence pay without war labor board restraint, arguing subsidies boost living costs. Clark proposes broader repeal to end price supports for farmers and consumer subsidies, affecting oils, fats, sugar crops, and wool under the Commodity Credit Corp. Debates hinge on a potential Roosevelt veto as House measures move toward final votes.

Don Hyndman Y Pepper Ale D-Fla Pepper Roosevelt Bureau of Labor Statistics War Labor Board Bankhead Taft Clark D-Mo Commodity Credit Corporation House Barkley Senate

Epic Making Barrage Saved Leningrad

Leningrad reports detail a massive artillery barrage of 500000 to 600000 shells aimed at a hill seven miles southwest of the city. The bombardment, starting at 9:20 am, helped drive German forces from a long-held position, enabling a decisive breakthrough in the siege.

Leningrad Baltics Red Army Orel Verdun

Planes Of All Kinds Hit Japs In Marshall Islands

U S Pacific Fleet reports extensive air and naval bombardment of the Marshall Islands amid the Kwajalein campaign. Fighter planes Mitchell bombers Dauntless dive bombers Liberators and navy search planes joined shelling warships to strike enemy bases on Wake Island and Marshall atolls over three days.

U. S. Pacific Fleet Pearl Harbor Navy Marshall Islands Kwajalein Adm Chester W. Nimitz Ees mid-Pacific Coronado Wake Island Wake Marshalls Coronados Kwa Jalein Japan Marshall Atolls Marshall Island Eniwetok

Stalin Opposes Some Polish Officials in London

Soviet leader Stalin in a personal letter to Churchill voiced objections to specific Polish government figures in London. The stance mirrors Moscow's reply to Hull's mediation offer and suggests little progress on the Polish issue. Names cited include General Władysław Raczyński, President Raczkiewicz, Minister Kukiel, and Foreign Minister Romer.

Judson O'Quinn London Joseph Stalin Churchill Cordell Hull Hull United States Stalin Moscow Kazimierz Sosawski Wladyslaw Raczkiewicz Marian Kukiel Tadeusz Romer

Record Holiday Retail Sales Hit New High in 194? figures

Washington reports December retail buying surged to 36.716 billion, lifting the full year total to 63.2694 billion, both records. The unprecedented Christmas shopping spree drove the yearly peak to new highs across the retail sector.

Washington

American Heavyweights Assault Frankfurt Again

American Flying Fortresses bombed Frankfurt on the Main for the second time in four days and the fourth since Jan 29. Liberators and Marauders attacked Pas-de-Calais and northern France as part of an ongoing 24 hour aerial offensive.

London Frankfurt-on-the-Main Frankfurst Proom Liberators Pas-De-Calais Et Gun France Brunswick Gilze-Rijen Holland Frankfurt USAAF

Nazis Sneaking Into American Attack Units

The Air Forces reports English speaking Nazi units are stationed to man captured B 17 bombers and infiltrate US bomber formations. They mimic American crews, engage in mock air battles, and relay tactical feedback through liaison officers for study and deception.

Washington AAF Air Forces Luftwaffe

German forces claim gains near Anzio Aprilia Cassino

The German high command said its troops penetrated into Carroceto Aprilia near the Anzio-Nettuno bridgehead and captured the village railway station. The communiqué added persistent mopping up in Aprilia and that Allies penetrated Cassino’s northern sector for the third time but were repulsed. It claimed Americans and British losses of over 4,000 prisoners and 49 tanks in the Nettuno area.

London Carroceto Aprilia Anzio-Nettunoe Anzio Cassino Nettuno

Allied beachhead near Rome hampered by weather and enemy

A wartime report describes allied operations after a day of heavy weather and German counterplay. President Roosevelt told reporters that favorable conditions for sea air work were hoped for, but clear and cold conditions gave way to rain that canceled air support and allowed German forces to strengthen ground positions.

Rome Roosevelt Washington

Tense Situation At Anzio Affects Allied Operations

President Roosevelt reports a tense battle at the Anglo American beachhead below Rome while Allied forces largely control seas and air. He notes hope for good weather to aid sea and air operations and highlights the Huon peninsula capture in New Guinea as major news.

Washington Roosevelt Rome Huon New Guinea

Plane Crash Kills 24 on American Airlines Flight

Coast guard reports drag lines found part of an American Airlines transcontinental plane in the Mississippi River near Memphis. Officials describe a violent crash with flames, noting a luggage door recovered as search continues for the wreckage and any bodies.

Memphis Coast Guard American Airlines Mississippi River U.S Charley Williams Williams Vernon Royer Hickman Foreman W. R. Wellborn Los Angeles New York William Federal Bureau of Investigation Dallas Little Rock Armed Forces D. B. Francis H. R. Majors Davie Holybee Fort Worth River Airlines Bruin Ark Toreeere Ers J. O. Conner

Yankee Squad Wipes Out Nazi Held City

At the Anzio beachhead on February 10 the American force dressed in soot to approach a Nazi held town. They occupied the town in 30 minutes, killed 60 Nazis, wounded many, and took nine prisoners with light own losses. Lt. Adna H. Underhill led the attack with small squads clearing houses one by one. Sgt. Robert Goyi and Sgt. Lavern MacManus describe close combat and braved German fire as they pressed the assault.

Hitler Ieper All Highest Balkans Anzio-Nettune Rome Fuehrer Finland Helsinki Hull Moscow Russia Leningrad Estonia Fin Anzio Adna H. Underhill Summit N. J Robert Goyi Brooklyn N. Y Lavern MacManus Leavenworth Kas

FDR Defends Iran Oil Plan Amid War Needs

President Roosevelt told reporters that oil supply from outside the United States is necessary for the war and future needs and that a Persian Gulf to Mediterranean pipeline should proceed. He denied any political framing of reserves and said he knew of no British mission or coordinated oil marketing talks at Teheran and Cairo.

Washington Roosevelt Iran Persia Ickes United States

Britain Employs Rocket Guns Against London Raids

German controlled Oslo radio reported Britain has begun using rocket guns to defend London from air raids. The broadcast claimed searchlights from Dover to the target and relentless rocket fire create a terrifying spectacle. This marks the first indicated use of the defense weapons in London.

London Oslo Jane Dover

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