Pacific War HQ Relocated near forward base in Saipan
From Pearl Harbor, AP reports the 21st Bomber Command uses Saipan as a forward base for B-29 raids on Japan. The release confirms a CinC staff setup there, with Nimitz’s presence uncertain, aimed at shortening Pacific distances and boosting attack power against Japan.
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Japan
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Associated Press
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Nimitz
Mrs. Sechrest Dies At Home On Tomlinson Street
Ellen Sechrest aged 79 of 421 Tomlinson Street died at her home at 3 AM after several months of illness. Born in Surry County in 1865 to John and Martha Norman, she was twice married, first to John King, leaving son J. E. King of High Point and three grandsons. Funeral services were held Monday at J. W. Sechrest & Son chapel with Rev. Julian S. Hopkins officiating, burial in Oakwood Cemetery. The service featured H. O. Wester’s piano accompaniment and songs The Last Mile of the Way and A Land Where We'll Never Grow Old.
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Tomlinson Street
Surry County
John
Martha Edwards Norman
John King
J. E. King
High Point
Leonard King
Italy
Gilmer King
U. S. Army
England
Homer King
Senate
T. W. Ruth
J. W. Sechrest & Son
Julian S. Hopkins
Green Street
H. O. Wester
Allied Air Attacks and German Rail Targets Hit in War Raids
American heavy bombers with fighter escort hit German targets in a rush of raids. RAF daylight strikes on Berlin stretched east refugee chaos while major rail yards at Stuttgart and urban centers like Cologne, Duisburg, and Dortmund faced bombing.
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Dortmund
History ships total tonnage and wartime losses reported
The report lists History ships with an estimated 241000 tonnage and 563 merchant and support ships totaling 776000 tons. It notes 4370 enemy aircraft destroyed, including 1904 in aerial combat and 2466 on the ground, with numerous bases and facilities struck. Third Fleet fast carriers under Vice Adm John S McCain sank or damaged 1161000 tons of shipping and 2945 enemy aircraft in 12 weeks.
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Hopkins Secret European Tour Shapes Postwar Conference
An American censor barred mention of Hopkins movements until today as he toured European capitals. The visit aimed to influence prewar planning ahead of the Roosevelt Churchill Stalin meeting, with Hopkins potentially visiting De Gaulle, Rome, and Moscow to relay French and Italian views as a close Roosevelt adviser.
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Italy
U. S
Pace of Russians and Nazi defense cited in war outlook
The piece discusses the Red Armies advancing since January 12 and the Nazi defenses built to resist invasion. It notes potential German strength in the south and the risk if Soviet momentum slows, implying renewed, fierce combat ahead.
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Baltic Sea
Hungary
North Carolina Weather Forecast
Mostly cloudy and colder today with snow flurries in the mountains and light rain along the coast this morning. Partly cloudy and colder tonight with low temperatures.
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Water Bill Heads For Senate Approval In Smooth Session
Easy sailing for new rivers and harbors legislation as the senate prepares to pass a bill authorizing postwar navigation irrigation and hydroelectric works totaling nearly 500 million dollars. Key projects include the Alabama Coosa waterway Trinity River Texas and Snake River development with hearings later on a second bill for Tennessee Tombigbee Beaver Mahoning Santee Congaree works amid debates over surplus power disposal.
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Funeral Rites for McMillan Sons Held in Thomasville
Charles Edward McMillan and Tony Carter McMillan, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Early C. McMillan of Russell Street, were fatally burned Friday. The funeral from Unity Methodist church Saturday at 3 pm listed pallbearers W. N. Thompson Theodore Hill J. T. Culler Ray Sexton Charlie Cagle and William Boggs. Interment followed in the city cemetery and family plot.
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Tony M’millan Thomasville
Charles Edward McMiLlan
Tony Carter McMilLan
Early C. McMillan
Russell Street
Unity Pet Methodist
W. N. Thompson
Theodore Hill
J. T. Culler
Ray Sexton
Charlie Cagle
William Boggs
Walter I Loflin funeral services held in High Point
Funeral services for Walter I. Loflin 47 well known High Point resident were conducted at Oak View Methodist church Sunday afternoon by Rev N L Oliver and Rev C E Ridge. Interment followed in Lineberry cemetery near Denton. mourners included L D Royals J W Baisey E S Martin F L Bundy FI Bottoms and William Murrow.
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High Point
Rt. 1
Oak View Methodist Church
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C. E. Ridge
Pleasant Grove Methodist Church
Lineberry Cemetery
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R. Boone
German forces reach gates of Breslau amid burning front lines
The eighth Soviet Army seized Memel as German reports warn eight days may decide the war. Stalin boasts northern Silesia cleared with Katowice and Beuthen falls. Berlin residents shelter as front lines burn across upper Silesia and Poland.
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Luzon advance toward Baguio and Clark Field gains
American forces push toward Baguio as Rosario falls and San Manuel endures heavy combat. MacArthur reports a Japanese division and brigade virtually eliminated at Rosario while troops seize Clark Field supplies and equipment including engines, ammunition, and artillery.
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Two Persons Killed and Three Hurt in Auto Wreck
ROCKY MOUNT Jan 20 Two persons were killed and three others critically hurt shortly after midnight when the car they rode in struck a parked truck on highway 64 about six miles west of Rocky Mount. Investigating trooper J A Lennon identified the dead as Raleigh resident Rale White 26 and Vinson 17 of Peace Coltee.
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Vinson
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New York Times longtime editor Carr V Van Anda dies
Carr V. Van Anda, 80, former managing editor of the New York Times, noted for broad scholarly interests and influence in journalism, died of a heart ailment at his home in New York City last night.
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