Plans for a last Nazi stand in the Bavarian Alps
Analysis weighs a possible halt to Allied advance after Berlin. It notes Munich as a future command center, predicts southern Germany and Austria as core defense zones, and sketches how German forces might retreat via Brenner Pass. Speculates on Hitler retreating to a Bavarian Alpine stronghold with a small force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Lautern
Berlin
Robert Ley
Munich
Germany
Mies
Phitheater
Italy
Nazia
Austria
Brenner ‘Pass
Ele
Yugoslavia
Hungary
Viazechoslovakia
Rhine
Ovaria
Pfountain
Bavarian Alps
Democrats Split Over Wallace in 1948 Picture
Washington January 31 Henry A. Wallace draws splintered support within the Democratic Party. Backers say Senate confirmation as Commerce Secretary could boost his prospects, while critics flag him as an avowed candidate with PAC labor backing. Wallace fans warn a rejection could spur renewed push for his nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Harold Oliver Washington
Henry
A. Wallace
CIO
Political Action Committee
Chandler
D.ky
Wallace
Senate
V E Day Timing Unclear As War Ends In Germany
Washington officials say V E Day will come only after Allied command decides organized resistance in Germany has ended. Reconversion on the home front will be gradual and may not coincide with a formal German surrender, with some officials doubting Germany’s formal surrender will occur. The Nazi leadership could rally hundreds of thousands to continue fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling F. Green
Washington
Germany
James F. Byrnes
Europe
Berlin
U.S
Capital's Province Invaded As Reds Take Zielenzig
A Moscow dispatch reports large numbers of Germans moving from Berlin toward the Oder to defend the capital while Soviet forces tighten their grip near Konigsberg. Zhukov's front extends 180 miles, encircling East Prussia towns and trapping civilians and soldiers as Berlin defense fever grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Berlin
Oder
Zielenzig
Austria
Konigsberg
Metgethen
Heyde-Warburg
Fibing
East Prussian
Baltic
East Prussia
Marienwerder
Vistula
Eibing
London
Elbring
10 New Divisions Added To First Third Armies
Allied forces push with about 34 divisions under Hodges and Patton on the western front. First Army advances six divisions toward Monschau area while Third Army fills the Our River bridgehead. gains reach up to four miles with key locations Konzen Rohren Krinkelt and Murtrange secured. Weather blocks speed as forces press along Siegfried Line and Colmar canal pockets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Rundjstedt
Bel- Bian Bulge
Courtney H. Hodges
First Army
George S. Patton, Jr
Bth Infantry
6Th Armored
17Th Airborne
North Sea
Switzerland
78Th
Konzen
Kesternach
Monschau
Roer Dam
Rohren
Wirtzfeld
Rocherath
Krinkelt
Malmedy
Jan
Vand
Holland
Eifel
West Wall
Third Army
Our River
Luxembourg
Viandon
U. S. Seventh Army
Colmar
Strasbourg
Colnar
Cernay
U. 5
Breisach
Rhine
Siegfried Line
Reich
Berlin
Aachen
Liege
Courtney Hodges
U. S. First Army
Stnmmersth
Konzen Aha
Huppenbroch
Kesternich
Roer River
Monschau Forest
Wirtsfeld
Murtrange
Hunna
Welchenhausen
Europeans Demand More Am Meat in Foreign Trade
Washington January 31 AP A government food official warned the U S may face embarrassing moments in international relations if it fails to export a larger share of its declining meat output. M K Bennett of the Foreign Economic Administration questioned Agriculture Department estimates that Americans could see 6 to 10 pounds less meat per person in 1945, noting the allocation process and rationing or government use setasides will shape the outcome. He recalled wartime promises to aid liberated Europe with food to aid the war effort and postwar aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
M. K. Bennett
Foreign Economic Administration
United States
Bennett
Agriculture Department
Europe
Combat America film offered for schools now in Indiana Film Library
Special 16 mm technicolor wartime film by Major Clark Gable, made to promote war bonds, follows B 17 crews and Eighth Air Force missions. Indiana Film Library invites groups to arrange screenings via Mr. Wilber Emmert at State Teachers College Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Clark Gable
Neril Henry BR. Arnold
U. S. Army Air Forces
England
Eighth Air Forces
Germany
Wilber Emmert
Indiana Film Library
State Teachers College
Indiang
Drive For Subic Bay Invasion Push Reported
A reported advance to Subic Bay shows Filipino towns San Felipe San Narciso San Antonio San Marcelino and Caetillejos secured while the 23rd air base on Luzon is won. Associated Press says no enemy armor remains in the area since 1942 though 300 moved south recently, a Filipino woman killed in one town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Felipe
San Narciso
San Antonio
San Marcelino
Caetillejos
Luzon
Associated Press
James Hutcheson
Santo Tomas
Hutcheson
Leyte
Sixth Army
Bataan
Eighth
Eixth
Fallen San Fernando
Pampanga
Manila
War shortages reveal critical munitions gaps in wartime drive
A War Department report dated yesterday shows critical shortages in Army and Navy munitions and supplies, with production of rockets and long range bombers behind schedule as Congress nears final debate on national service law. Sparkman predicted passage, while critics warn the bill may hamper production and reward conscript labor.
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Washington
Jan
Army
Navy
War Industry
War Department
House
Paterson
Representative Sparkman
Democrat
Alabama
Sparkman
Representative Hallack
Indiana
Roosevelt
National Association of Manufacturers
Senate
Ira Mosher
Indiana County Sheep and Wool Coop meets for 1945 officers
The annual meeting drew 62 members with morning and afternoon sessions. Blaine Miller of Shelocta was elected resident for 1945, R. V. McNutt of Dub city was vice president, and Day K. Nichol of Indiana RD 3 was secretary-treasurer. Directors include Russell Crago Homer City RD, Harry Shearer Fulton Simpson Indiana RD, Ward Haagen Clymer RD 2 Ed., Paul Hopkins Marion Center, and Fess Mulberger Shelocta RD. Treasurer's report shows receipts for 1944 of 14 835.77 and expenditures mainly wool purchases 14 012.09, leaving 823.68 bank balance. County Agent J W Warner presented films The Red Cross at Work on the Anzio Beach Head and Meat and Romance. W R Gordon Penn State spoke on wool pools and research on sheep parasites and nutrition noting wartime increased wool consumption to about one billion pounds annually and shrinking stockpiles. Scott Chambers of Rayne Township, age 82, recalled 1883 sheep drives from Indiana County east of the Alleghenies. W R Gordon urged sound cultivation and leadership role of U S farmers in postwar era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Sheep and Wool Cooperative Association
Blaine Miller
Shelocta
Cauni
R.V. McNutt
Wonner City
R.D
Day K. Nichol
Indiana
Russel Crago
Homer City
Harry Shearer
Fulton Simpson
R. D
Ward Haagen
Clymer
Shearer
Saitsburg
Paul Hopkins
Marion Center
Fess Mulberger
J. W. Warner
Red Cross
Anzio
W. 3. Connell
Penn State
Europe
Scott Chambers
Rayne Township
Chambers
Indiana County
Allegheny Mountains
W. R. Gordon
Montana
United States
Deadline For Auto Inspection Extended Debate
NARRISBURG Jan 31. Today is the automobile inspection deadline but the Capitol hears the law may not be rigidly enforced until the legislature extends the date. A Revenue Department extension bill, with Governor Martin’s approval, moves through the legislature with a five day enactment requirement. Rep. Delbert W. Dalrymple notes snowstorms and station manpower shortages hinder inspections.
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Narrisburg
Revenue Department
Martin
Delbert W. Dalrymple
Rerie
Bil
Manpower Legislation Nears House Showdown
Washington dispatch reports that the House moves toward a vote on compulsory national service for men ages 18 to 46 in essential jobs, with debates over FEPC, closed shop, and non union assignments. Southern Democrats and Republicans push limits, fearing an anti closed shop or FEPC overhaul. The bill’s fate hinges on amendments and floor votes expected late tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dabor Committee
Norton
Democrats
New Jersey
Fair Employment Practices Committee
FEPC
William F. Arhogasy
Washington
Jan
House
Department
Jap Generals and Admirals Die in Eight Months
The Tokyo Domei News Agency announced five more Japanese army generals deaths in a broadcast reported by the FCC. The tally reaches 111 generals and admirals lost to natural causes or combat in eight months. The five officers include Lt. Gen. Tomitaro Hori and Maj. Gen. Yasuji Acai Mamoru Seihiguchi Yaxi Adachi and Junichipe Tagawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tokyo Domei
Federal Communications Commission
War Ministry and Board of Decorations
Tomitaro Hori
Yasuji Acai
Mamoru Seihiguchi
Yaxi Adachi
Junichipe Tagawa
Death notices from Butler and Indiana area
Obituaries from Butler and Indiana counties list Henry Wasbery, Emma Potter, Jaré Jeffer, and Woodward Potter among survivors and funeral details. George Charles Hinton of Indiana awaits service scheduling. Ivan D Travis of Dayton dies in Wilkinsburg. Mary Margaret Johnston Woodroft of Elderton dies in Armstong hospital. Funeral services outlined with locations Thompson Funeral Home Vandergrift and Elderton Presbyterian Church with interments in Marchand, Emery, Elderton cemeteries.
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Wasery
Wayne Avenue
Butler
Indlarid County
Emma
Price
Lester
Harvey
Marion Center
Reese
Marchand
Woodward Potter
Johnstown
Grace Lutheran Church of
Carpenters
Thompson
Homse North Mee
Kean
St. Butler
Evangelical Church
Marcharie
Marchand Cemetery
Mary Margaret (Johnston) Wood
Mary Margaret
Woodroft
Elderton
Armstrong County’ Hospital
Kittanning
Elderton Presbyterian Church
Obituary notices for Coleman Franks and others from Saltsburg area
Obituaries list Albert L Coleman age 80 died in Saltsburg after nine months illness born June 1 1865 in Conemaugh township Indiana county survivor wife Lotta May Speedy Coleman and two sisters. also Mabry Franko 61 Glen Campbell lifelong resident died January 30 after paralytic stroke survived by two sisters. funeral plans noted. Also church guild meeting rescheduled for February 7 at 730 PM with hostesses Mrs Flower and Mrs Brothers.
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George Charles Hinton
Indiana
R. D
Mr. Hinter
Anita
Minnie Hinton
Robert Hinton
Clarence
U. S. Army Camp Livingston
Fred
U. S. Army
Europe
Floyd
Inurope
Harold
Walter
Gordon Holman
Marie Hinton
Albert L. Coleman
Salisbuirds
Bist
Conemaugh Township
Indiana County
John Nelson
Elizabeth (Sandles) Coleman
Saltsburg
Clarkshire
Mabry Franko
Glen Campbell
Franko
Peter Semon
Glen ,Campbell
Agnes Pastorele
Windber
Annsynzkiewer
Man claims brick in stomach for ten years
A man describes ten years of a constant brick like sensation in the stomach due to undigested food. After using ERB-HELP, which contains twelve herbs, he reports immediate relief, regular bowels, no gas or headaches, and renewed vigor. Ad for Daugherty Drug Store.
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Daugherty Drug Store
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Rochester
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Ivan D. Travis
Dayton
Wilkinsburg
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Wayne Township
Armstrong County
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Cora Travis
Grace (Sharp) Travis
Edwin
Imogene Clever
Gertrude Jamison
Pittsburgh
T. L. Trav
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Leslie G. Anderson
Hancock St
Vandergrift Pa
Presbyterian Hospital
Thompson Funeral Home
Vandergrift
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Nettle
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Virginia
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