Germany Faces Grim Turn as Red Army Advances
The Red Army drives into German industrial Silesia toward Breslau and East Prussia, with Tannenberg fallen and Berlin looming. The war enters a decisive phase, German morale and strategy under strain as Allied and Nazi retreat patterns unfold, and a stubborn defense along the Oder awaits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Silesia
Breslau
Berlin
Prussia
East Prussia
Tannen‘berg
Russia
Valhalla
Europe
Poland
Reich
Normandy
Stalingrad
Mediterrane
Dirlea
Italy
Hitler
Crea
Vistula
Marshal von Rundstedt
Oder River
Oder
Soviet Push Near Breslau and East Prussia Threaten Berlin Front
Red spearhead reports place Koney's forces about 14 miles from the Silesian Berlin railway. Russian columns within 35 miles of Breslau spark widespread panic as General Shermakhovsky’s White Russian Army advances from the east. Glimbinnen falls as Nazi defense weakens, with signs of possible East Prussia withdrawal to fortify the Oder line. Nazi leaders urge patience and nerve while claiming maximal effort to halt the Soviet advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koney
Silesia
Berlin
Breslau
Jtil
Ivan I. Shermakhovsky
East Prussia
Glimbinnen
Carpathians
Oder River
East Front
DNB
Reich
Second Serious Fire Strikes Pittsburghs Golden Triangle
The second big blaze in two weeks hit a Golden Triangle metalwork district building on First Avenue. A. Mamnaux & Sons Co. suffered over 140000 in damage as canvay covers for Army and Navy use burned stock and machinery may total 150000. FBI and city officials investigate widespread blazes and related plants nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Golden Triangle
A. Mamnaux & Sons Co
First Avenue
Army
Navy
PBL
Pittsburgh Plated’ Products Co
Higgins Heating Co
Wood & Metal Pattern Co
FBI
RE. A. Fairley
S. R. DeStein
Mamaux Concern
Wiley Brothers Co
Bosston Woven Hose & Rubber Co
Walter Street
Wiley Company
Contre
Allied Armies Press Forward in Relentless WWII Front
Allied forces pressed a broad push as German forces pulled back from the Ardennes and prepared defenses along the Rhine. Patton’s Third Army advanced toward the Siegfried Line while Sixth Armored and British units pushed from Bastogne toward Wiltz and Langbroich, amid heavy snow and ongoing German regrouping. The first American theater opened in Charleston in 1736.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alsace
Strasbourg
Wissembourg Gap
Rhine
U. S
Tth
Ardennes Bulge
Vianden
Bonn
Crogs-Rhine
Roer
Ruhr
Rhineland
Dussenic F
Cologne
Eisenhower
George S. Patton
Third Army
Luxembourg
Siegfried Line
Little Duchy
Basstogne
Third
Sixth Armored
Stock
Bastogne
Germany
Wiltz
Pihrd
90Th
Brachtenbach
Hoffelt
Langbroich
Schierwaldenrath
Breberen
Maas River
Stevensweert
Schienwaldenrath
Holland
Alsatian
Colmuar-Mulhouse
George 5S
Patton
Roer-Maas River
Aachen
Board No.1 Men Left This Morning
A list of individuals departed this morning includes James Miles Gaston at 1149 Oakland Ave Indiana and many others with addresses across Indiana Blairsville Pittsburgh Rochester Mills Marion Center and Liwissyale among others. The roster names numerous residents and country towns, reflecting a mass departure.
Yanks Halway To Manila In Pacific Air Battles
United States carrier planes shot down 16 enemy aircraft attempting to reach the Philippine battlefront. Allied forces report heavy losses to Japanese air units over Luzon and Formosa raids, with no new major attacks on Formosa observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
United States
Formosa
iRyukyus
Philippine
Luzon
Komeyuki Yamashita
Pacific Fleet
Hying
Tokyo Radio
Okinawa
Ryukyus
Tokyo
Pt Program Not Effective Here Director Lewis
Carl E. Lewis, manager of the United States Employment Service in the War Manpower Commission area, announces that the five point plan for labor shortages will not apply to less essential Indiana employers. The area is unclassified and currently faces no drastic shortages. Plans include a manpower survey, appeals to workers to move to critical industries, selective ceilings, job referrals to critical plants, and enforcement if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl E. Lewis
United States Employment Service
War Manpower Commission
Rnown
Mr. Murphy
WMC
Indiana
Murphy
Roosevelt Names Henry Wallace Commerce Head
President Roosevelt ousted Jesse Jones as Secretary of Commerce in favor of Henry Wallace, risking a clash with Congress. Jones called the move a potential political reward while Wallace, once Vice President, faced skepticism from Senators and party figures amid the cabinet reshuffle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Henry Wallace
Washington
Jan
Jesse Jones
Henry
Wallace
Congress
Connally
D-Tex
Bailey
D-Nc
Jones
O'Daniel (D'Tex
Sidney Hillman
Jones-Roosevelt
White House
Germans Face Russian Push Toward Berlin
Berlin reports say Soviet forces pressed toward Poznan and threaten Berlin as masses of infantry advance faster than expected. German spokesmen admit reserves are largely Volkssturm and chaos grows with rumors across the capital while a strange radio bulletin signals possible top-level disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poznan
Poland
Berlin
Stockholm
Afeconbladet
Ger
Reich
Heinrich Grossmueller
Grossmueller
High Command
1st Survivor From the Bataan Death March Joins Yanks
Corp Gerald G. Wade of Lewiston Idaho, the first survivor from the Bataan death march to rejoin American forces on Luzon, described years hiding and surviving on rice and a single rice cake. He recalled abuse during the march and malnutrition after captivity. Wade, 25, arrived after crossing lines and was greeted amid airstrip conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yanks
Hid
WU. S
Northren
Luzon
Haggard
Wes Corp
Gerald G. Wade
Lewiston
Idaho
Army al Corps
Wade
Bataan
United States
Tye
Gov Martin pledges anew to win the war in PA
Governor Martin marks the third year in office with a radio address urging continued wartime effort. He outlines aims including food, transportation, munitions, morale, and anti sabotage while praising past tax cuts and state achievements. He emphasizes reforestation, port development, and education as postwar priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Martin
Pennsylvania
Gov. Martin
Extension Association 1945 Plans Continued From Page 1
Vearick outlined the work with the women and stated that the girls 4 H program will start when school vacation begins. Mrs Hazel Knipe spoke on nutrition problems. Assistant County Agent Peters gave data on the 4 H program and Warner announced events: six county potato growers tomorrow at Punxsutawney, dairymen and sheep meetings at Indiana, forestry demonstration at Ryne Twp., vegetable and fruit growers meetings at Indiana, seed growers school at Penn State February 15-16. Dr. John urged community driven extension plans and cited Carl Brandt on dictatorship risks. Subscription urged for the Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vearick
Hazel‘ Knipe
War Foods
Ralph R. Peters
Ralph R. Warner
Punxsutawney
Indiana
Jmes Heilbrun
Ryne
Warner
Penn State
M. E. John
Salvation Army Seeks New Building Funds in County Drive
The Salvation Army plans a countywide campaign to raise about 50000 for a new building and equipment. Chairman James W. Mack says the current facility is inadequate and will not meet future needs, stressing this is not a yearly solicitation. The campaign aims to complete a complete canvass to secure the goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Ariy
Salvation Army
James W. Mack
Ry the
Obituary notices from Indiana area list multiple deaths
Obituaries report JOHN KOMOLA dying January 20 in Indiana Hospital with services at Holy Cross Iselin. Survivors include wife Anna Polack Kempla. sons Eph and Michael. daughters Mrs John Bloath and Mrs Andy Zaguskie. four grandchildren. ALEXANDER JARVIE 60, of Morris Street Clymer, died after five months illness at sister’s home. Surviving siblings listed. funeral at Robinson Funeral Home Indiana. RALPH CLAYTON ALLEN 18, of 1032 Philadelphia Street Indiana, died at home. survived by widow Margaret Irwin Allen, and children Mrs Gladys Cummings, Frederick E., Walter L., two grandchildren Jack and Donna Jean Cummings, two stepchildren. funeral at Stabbistown M E Church. MRS EVA SHIELDS INMHOF of Glen Campbell died January 20 in Temple University Hospital Philadelphia. survived by husband Sylvester Invhot. daughters Mrs Phoebe Leoras and Martha Brush. son William. brothers and sisters listed. LEO T. DUFFNER of Blairsville died January 20 at St Francis Hospital Pittsburgh. survived by widow Anna Stiler Duffner and children 1st Lt Leo E, Pvt Hilary R, John M, Robert R, and Olivia. services at SS Simon and Jude Church. MRS SARAN C. WOLFGANG, formerly of Rochester Mills, died in Indiana Hospital Sunday. survived by husband Ira Wolfgang. five daughters Edna Jeffries, Clayton Sunderland, Donald Sutter, Paul McMahan, Donna. two sons Ralph and Lawrence. several brothers and sisters. funeral arrangements incomplete.
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Mary (Nicklas) Henry
Johnson Ave
Blairaville
Robert
Henry
Chambersburg
Tate Samuel
Mary
Radabaugh) Nicklas
Ruth Miller
Julia Cribbs
Robert Jr
France
An‘Na Ketterling
Eric
Walter Nicklas
Charles
New York City
Ferguson Funeral Home
Blairsville
R. B. McClure
United Presbyterian Church
John Komola
Indiana Hospital
Aulfiman
Holy Cross Church
Isélin
Walter E.wagnnski
Iselin
Anna Polack Kempla
Rseph
Pittsburgh
Michael
U. Navy
Panama
John Bloath
Kensington
Andy Zaguyskie
Oranichidren
Alexander
Alex) Jarvie
Morris Street
Clymer
Minnie McDowell
Mr. Jarvie
Fallbrook
Tinga County
Alexander An Margate
Russell) Jarvie
Nanty-Glo
Anna Laird
California
John
OL Clymer
William
Dewey
Rochester Mills
Robinson
Homme
Indiana
William JH. Mooney
Greenwood Cemetery
Ralph Clayton Allen
Philadelphia Street
Little River
Nova Scotia
Walter
Abigail (Vickroy) Allen
Westmoreland County
Margaret (Irwin) Allen
Gladys Cummings
Edgewood
Frederick E
Walter L. Latrobe
Jack
Donna
Jean Cummings
Mary Stockbarger
Ransom C. Bell
East
Lenore Thurston
Kendall Green
Mass
Favie Hatfield
Yarmouth
Stabbistown M. E
van Ryn
David R. Greham
Pleasant Grove
Ligonier
Eva Shields Inmhof
Glen Campbell
Temple University Hospital
Philadelphia
James
Amy Shields
Hawk Run
Syl
Vester Invhot
Phoebe Leoras
Falls Church
Martha Brush
Alex
Stewart
Akron
Fred
Altoona
Salena Shaffer
Williamsport
Anna Conner
Vallejo
Bertha Blowers
Sarah Shields
Leo T. Duffner
South Liberty Street
St. Francis Hospital
Mr. Duffner
Bairdstown
William and
Theresa (Cassidy) Duffner
Conemaugh
Pennsylvania Railroad
Italy
Robert R
Olivia
Frank Burinek
Gertrude Burinek
T. F. Belty
John P
SS Simon and Jude
F. J. Mackex
SS. Simon and Jude
Saran C. Wolfgang
Canoe Township
Indiana County
Simon Henry
Ada Spencer
Ira Wolfgang
Fairview United Brethern Church
Rochester
Edna Jeffries
Clayton Sunderland
Donald Sutter
R. D. Punxsutawasy
Paul McMahan
Ralph
Lawrence
U. S. Army
India
Mere
Harry
Carl
Russel
Punxsutawney
Paul Fryer
Rocheslex Mills
Floyd Smith
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Red
Moorbfad
Pgh
Triangle
Charleston, S. C
Pacific
Rte
Union City
Conn
Air Force
James Miles Gaston
Oakland Ave
Mearle Bernard Pease
R. D
Charles Wilson
Bernard Parnell Caylor
Creekside
Stanley Clair Bowser
Box
Bayton Paul
John Sheen
Grant St
William George Wright
Chestnut St
John Francis McKnight
Care 1St National Bank
Salem
Harold J. Beers
James Howard Keel
Church St
Wayne Blair Beck
Charles Ray Hoover
Snucksburg
James Elmer Duncan
Willian Mac Mikesen
Maple St
Larry Dale Shields
Marchand
LeRoy Stewart
Milligan St
Liwissyale
Joseph Robert Luhy
James Wilber Rankin
Oak St
Floyd Dean Helman
Kenneth James Freeh
Dick Alexander McManus
Marion
Edward Topic
Floyd Earl Allison
N. 5Th St. Indians
Rumer Dale Houck
Waller Crary Good
R. DB
Stewart Moore
Water St
Manila
Lingayen Airfeld
Tuguegaro
Aparri
China Sea
Aimoy
China
Mead
Leyte
Lewis
Commerce Department
Murray D-Mont
Truman
CIO Political Action Committee
Senate
RFC
Taft
Ohio
Republican Steering Committee
Texas
Carl Brandt
Geremany
The
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