German Offensives Fizzle as Allied Luft Gathers Force
A World War II summary notes von Rundstedt's winter assault paused after heavy losses and weather shifts. Allied counterattacks, including Patton's drive from the south and the 7th Armored' advance, push back German forces in the Liege Stavelot St. Dumont area while the Luftwaffe suffers its most costly period since 1940.
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Liege
Hitler
Butenbach
Malmedy
Stavelot
St. Dumont
von Rundstedt
Patton
101St
7Th Armored
St. Vith
Japanese Army Faces Heavy Losses In Pacific Skirmish
A war bulletin lists units involved in a major Pacific action. It notes heavy battles with Japanese formations including the 1st cavalry division and multiple infantry divisions against Allied forces from the 1st to 102nd divisions and other units with prior service in China.
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1St Cavalry
11Th Airborne
China
Nazi Ardennes Drive Faces Stubborn Allied Resistance
The German offensive through the Ardennes pushed armor and infantry deep into Belgium, with von Rundstedt pressing on three gaps while Allied forces including the 7th armored division under Brig. Gen. Bruce Clarke defended St. Vith and halted further German advance. The fight centered on Meuse river approaches as Eisenhower committed more troops to blunt the push.
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von Rundstedt
St. Vith
7Th Armored Division
Bruce Clarke
Syracuse
N. Y
Malvice Diene
Eisenhower
U. S
7Th Armored
Fense
Allied air raids hit multiple Pacific targets
Direct from Manchuria the communique said American raids decimated the northern Ormoc corridor and struck Clark Field near Manila and Busan on the Bicol peninsula. Fighters strafed Ja positions on Negros while heavy bombers hit the Sassa air drome at Davao Mindanao.
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Manchuria
Ormoc
Clark Field
Manila
Busan
Bicol
Negros
Sassa
Davao
Mindanao
Celebes
Timor
New Ireland
New Britain
Bougainville
Wewak
New Guinea
Moluccas
Flores
Lesser Sundas
Allied command faces uncertain front as Belgium breakthrough looms
Reports cite no confirmation of blame for the German breakthrough in Belgium. Secretary Stimson had said it was too early to assign fault. Allied HQ in Paris notes Rundstedt's large, fog-fueled offensive, with no official tally of losses or changes announced due to ongoing battle.
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London
Berlin
Karl Gerd von Rundstedt
Transocean
von Rundstedt
Stavelot
Bastogne
Stimson
Belgium
France
War Department
Weather Supreme Headquarters
AEF
Paris
Supreme Allied Command
Supreme Headquarters
Churches Schedule Communion and Services Across Several Parishes
A list of Easter week and Sunday services across multiple churches in the area includes Holy Trinity at 16th and Cass with Communion Monday, First Lutheran with English and German services, Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran, Mount Calvary, Our Savior's Lutheran, South Avenue Lutheran, St. Paul’s Lutheran, Caledonia Street Methodist, Moody Memorial Chapel, Church of the Nazarene with candlelight Communion, and related watch night and youth services.
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Holy Trinity
16Th
Cass Streets
First Lutheran Church
West Avenue South
Cameron
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church
Avon
St. Paul Streets
M. Mount Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church
16Th and Park Avenue
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Sixth
Division Streets
South Avenue Lutheran Church
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
West Avenue
Dihour
Caledonia Street
New Year Economic Outlook Amid War's End
The wartime economy faces potential price declines once Europe’s conflict ends. Analysts warn inflation may ease gradually, while households brace for shifts in living costs and government programs influence.
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Illinois
Europe
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Cenat
Ardennes
Namur
Dinant
Venon
Market St
Suite BY
Brandt
Victory
Red
Steil
Hoeschler
Otism
Paul V. McNutt
Chai Manpower Commission
Chester Bowles
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Arthur G. Benson
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