Allies Press Across Garigliano. Minturno Near Frontier
Allied forces extended bridgeheads to three miles along the Garigliano as British troops storm the Minturno sector. German radio reported Minturno evacuation after heavy combat while Argento Tufo and Suio fell to advancing troops. The drive along a seven mile front intensifies with probing actions north of Cassino and Rapido river activity.
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Garigliano
Minturno
Rome
Argento
Tufo
Suio
Cassino
Rapido River
94Th Infantry
Rapido
Gargiliano
Adriatic
8Th
5Th Army
Garigliano River
Allied bomb raid hits Rome outskirts in two days
Berlin report says Allied planes dropped heavy bombs on Ciampino airfield and Cintocelle near Rome this morning. Allied HQ in Algiers states this marks a second strike in two days by American or British aircraft.
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London
Berlin
Rome
Ciampino
Cintocelle
Algiers
British river crossing at Garigliano under smoke screen
British forces conducted an amphibious assault and river crossing at the Garigliano, aided by a smoke screen. Troops moved by sea to the Tyrrhenian coast and others crossed on rafts, facing mine fields, machine gun fire, and artillery. Fighting continued as bridgeheads widened and more British units crossed toward hillsides above the Arunci range.
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5Th Army
Garigliano
Tyrrhenian
Arunci
American landings reported along Gulf of Gaeta in Italy
Stockholm based Af tonbladet cites unconfirmed reports of American landings at multiple points along the Gulf of Gaeta behind the Italian German line. The piece notes fortifications near Castel Port o and suggests the 94th Infantry Division in defense while detailing Rapido and Gargliano river crossings and recent Allied advances near the Garigliano.
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Stockholm
Berlin
Aftonbladet
Gulf of Gaeta
Italy
Polish Guerrillas Reach East Prussia
The Polish underground forces penetrated East Prussia in Germany and inflicted heavy casualties on Nazi troops in a series of battles lasting several days as reported by the Polish Telegraph Agency.
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New York
East Prussia
Germany
Des Moines ordnance plant to close part of facility
Des Moines Ind plant will shutter part of its cartridge case manufacturing section on January 29 as an economy measure. The curtailment will cut about 200 jobs, mostly supervisory and clerical staff, according to plant officials.
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Des Moines
Dollars and Cents Pricing Set for La Crosse Produce
In La Crosse new price ceilings on fresh fruits and vegetables take effect today. Phil H. Griffin of the Office of Price Administration says prices will drop by one to five cents per pound on many items. Lettuce drops from about 15 to 12 cents a pound, and oranges will be sold by the pound only, with weekly ceilings announced.
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la Crosse
Phil H. Griffin
Office of Price Administration
Griffin
OPA
la Crosse County
La Crosse Publishes Weekly Fruit and Vegetable Price Ceilings
The Tribune will publish weekly price ceilings for fresh fruits and vegetables every Thursday in the Ration Guide. Today’s page shows ceilings per five pounds or two pounds for items. Oranges 49 cents five pounds. lemons 27 cents two pounds. onions 25 cents three pounds. bananas 12 cents pound. apples 11 cents pound.
Air Forces Release 28 000 Men For Duty
The War Department announces that 28 000 officers and men are released for combat duty by reassigning military and civilian guards firemen and inspectors. Most savings come from the Army Air Forces which through December 31 released 18 000 men for front line duties. Army service forces handle the rest.
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Washington
Army
War Department
Army Air Forces
AAF
Army Service
Cremate 3500 Bodies After Argentine Earthquake
SAN JUAN Argentina authorities say 3500 bodies have been cremated since the quake last Saturday. The total is expected to rise as debris removal continues and 300 people remain critically injured.
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San Juan
Argentina
Von Papen Talks With Turkish Premier in Ankara Visit
London reports the German ambassador Franz von Papen met Turkish Premier Sukru Saracoglu and other cabinet members in Ankara. The Paris radio broadcast, recorded by AP, said the interview occurred last Wednesday.
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London
Paris
Sukru Saracoglu
Franz von Papen
Turkey
Associated Press
Yanks Sink 3 Jap Ships In Air Blow
Allied air raids around Rabaul and surrounding bases inflict significant Japanese losses as American bombers target merchant ships and island defenses. Monitored engagements include Kusaie and Mili with aircraft casualties on both sides and continued air superiority claimed by Allied forces. Ground combat near Cape Gloucester yields 126 Japanese deaths in a failed hill 660 assault.
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Rabaul
Pacific
New Britain
Cape Gloucester
Hill 660
Progress In Pacific Area Is Steady
Secretary of War Stimpson reported steady Allied progress across the southwest Pacific. In Cape Gloucester the tally shows 3,100 Japanese dead versus American losses of 228 killed and 694 wounded, with several large enemy ships sunk and many planes downed. He cautioned that Japan is reinforcing air strength and growing more aggressive in the air.
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Washington
New Guinea
Stimson
Southwest Pacific
Cape Gloucester
Eliminate Added Fuel Oil Rations
The La Crosse district orders no more fuel oil rations for any county boards. Griffin says there is no extra supply and warns that easing limits could disrupt transport and war effort. He notes No. 4 coupons become valid Feb 8 and urges conservation to ensure proper allocation.
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la Crosse County
Office of Price Administration
la Crosse
Griffin
the Tribune
Standard Oil
Deep Rock
Socony-Vacuum
Pure Oil
Washington
War Price and Ration Boards
Petroleum Administration For War
Petroleum Administration
Japanese airpower praised by Allied pilot at Rabaul
Lieutenant Colonel W. H. Councill of Fort Valley Georgia says Japanese fighters in the Rabaul area are as capable as any seen in the South Pacific He notes Japan has well timed attacks tighter formations and fewer single shot kills needed due to their resilience He reports no new Japanese models but praises the durability of the current aircraft and the difficulty of bringing them down
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South Pacific
Rabaul
W. H. Councill
Fort Valley
Councill
Need Not Worry About MacArthur Retirement
Secretary of War Stimson answered a question about General Douglas MacArthur nearing the statutory retirement age of 64 next Wednesday. He said there is no worry about relief from active duty since MacArthur is already on the retired list, noting the retirement law does not apply. MacArthur retired in December 1937 at his own request but was later recalled to active service.
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Washington
War Stimson
Douglas MacArthur
Stimson
MacArthur
Madison man arrested on federal theft warrant
George C. Noble, 25, of Hollandale, was arrested on a federal theft warrant for allegedly stealing army clothing at a Arizona camp. He was arraigned before a court commissioner and released on $1,000 bond.
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Madison
Wis
George C. Noble
Hollandale
Arizona
U. S
John M. Comeford
Noble
Youth Killed in Janesville Wool Picking Machine
Calvin Orth, 16, son of Mr and Mrs George Orth of Janesville, died Thursday after being caught in an automatic wool picking machine at a local plant where he had worked since January 9.
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Milwaukee
Calvin Orth
George Orth
Janesville
Tedder Named Deputy Commander for Allied Forces
London report states Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Tedder has assumed duties as deputy supreme commander of the Allied expeditionary force. Brig. Gen. Robert A. McClure will direct press arrangements and head publicity and psychological warfare for the supreme Allied command, previously serving with Eisenhower in the Mediterranean.
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London
Allied Expeditionary Force
Sir Arthur Tedder
Robert A. McClure
Europe
Supreme Allied Command
McClure
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Mediterranean
Legislature Sends Soldier Vote Measure To Governor
The Wisconsin senate concurred in an assembly bill to allow service members to vote in 1944 elections. It changes the primary date to August 15 and sets June 6 as filing deadline, with local clerks handling registration and ballot mailing. The bill heads to Governor Goodland for signature.
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Madison
Wis
Senate
Assembly
Wisconsin
Tehan
Dem
Milwaukee
Gov. Goodland
Army
Navy
Byrnes
Rep
Green Bay
Congress
Gettelman
Military Affairs Committee
Coun
Soliciting Committee to Hold Evening Banquet
Solicitors for the bankers' committee in the Fourth War Loan drive will meet at 6:30 p m Thursday for a dinner meeting at the Hotel Stoddard. Brig Gen William F Schmidt of the 76th Division will be principal speaker and the film War Department Report will be shown by courtesy of the Standard Oil company.
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Bankers’ Committee
Louse-Proof Underwear Tested by Allies in Naples Front
In Naples allied troops test long insect repellent union suits on French Moroccan goums of the 5th army front to prevent body lice and typhus. No typhus cases among troops yet reported.
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Naples
Nazis protest arrest of engineers by Japs
Stockholm report says the German ambassador in Tokyo lodged a strong protest with the Japanese government over the arrest of several German engineers and technicians linked to I. G. Farbenindustrie in the Far East.
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Stockholm
Handels-Och- Sjoefarstidning
Tokyo
I. G. Farbenindustrie
Far East
Fred S. Hunt Former PSC Chairman Dies at 75
Fred S. Hunt aged 75, former chairman of the Wisconsin Public Service Commission, died Wednesday night after a stroke suffered in Mexico City a month earlier. He was appointed to the commission in 1933 and elected chairman in 1937, returning to Milwaukee two days before his death.
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Milwaukee
Fred S. Hunt
Wisconsin Public Service Commission
Mexico City
Hunt
Threats of Destruction at Swiss Italian Frontier
Nazi officials promise to raze any city or village in the Italian province of Bielaa where residents resist and fire on German troops along the Swiss frontier, part of an effort to quell resistance in northern Italy.
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Biela
Italy
DNB Radio Off Air In Germany For Technical Reasons
DNB radio transmitter in Germany went off air Thursday night due to technical reasons. The stoppage is noted as a possible signal of RAF activity near Nazi territory depending on the context and reporting.
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London
DNB
Germany
Loss of British destroyer Tynedale announced
The admiralty disclosed the loss of the British destroyer Tynedale on Thursday night with no further details provided.
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London
Admiralty
Vernon Thomson Switches Sides in Willkie Camp
Vernon Thomson the three term Wisconsin House speaker bolts the Dewey forces and backs Wendell Willkie after Gov. Dewey indicated he would not seek the presidency this year. Ralph Nelson also leaves the Dewey slate for Willkie in the 10th district. Thomson cites personal friendship and attempts to force a fair contest as he pivots to Willkie.
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Wis
Wisconsin
Vernon Thomson
Dewey
Willkie
Thomson
Thomas E. Dewey
Ralph Nelson
10Th
Wendell Willkie
New York
Gov. Dewey
Albany
Deferment Of Any Group Is Opposed
Paul V. McNutt chairing the war manpower commission said he opposed draft deferment of any group as a class, including farmers. At a United States conference of mayors he addressed possible deferment of municipal workers like policemen and firemen, stressing the need to win the war while continuing other activities.
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Chicago
Paul V. McNutt
War Manpower Commission
United States Conference of Mayors
Fiorello la Guardia
New York City
McNutt
Vets Employment Program Expanded to Add New Offices
Paul V. McNutt announced expansion of the veterans employment program with seven demonstration offices to open next week in New Haven St Louis Houston Los Angeles Minneapolis Philadelphia and Denver. The program will translate military jobs to civilian roles provide counseling test aptitudes and coordinate federal agencies to place veterans in suitable work. Available to needy postwar education and rehabilitation for the handicapped remains a core goal.
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Chicago
Paul V. McNutt
Federal Security
McNutt
American Legion
New Haven
Veterans Administration
Fec
Federal Security Agency
Congress
White Approved As Senate Minority Chief
Senate Republicans affirmed Minority Leader McNary illness designation of Senator White of Maine as acting leader and adopted Taft backed resolution expressing confidence in McNary while delaying a full reorganization. White will head a five member committee to study party needs and report next Thursday as McNary recovers in Florida after brain operation.
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Washington
Senate
McNary
White
Maine
Taft
Ohio
Oregon
Florida
Willis
Indiana
Soviet Forces Capture Novgorod in Leningrad Offensive
Stalin announced Novgorod fallen as the Red Army, thrusting north from Leningrad, outflanks the Volkhov front and clears the way toward the Baltic. The Germans evacuated the city after holding it since August 1941 as a strong defense hub.
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London
Joseph Stalin
Novgorod
Lake
Ilmen
Leningrad
Mately
Red
Leonid A. Govorov
Baltic
Stalin
Kirkill A. Meretskov
Volkhov
Berlin
Red Army advances around Leningrad threaten German siege line
Soviet forces pierced German defenses north and west of Leningrad driving toward the Tallinn rail line and regaining ground near Novgorod. Govorov’s units attacked from Oranienbaum advancing seven to twelve miles, capturing siege guns and taking 20,000 enemy casualties with over 1,000 Nazis captured as the city’s defenses falter.
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Peter the Great
Red Army
Russia
Seige
Leningrad
Oranienbaum
Gulf of Finland
Tallin
Baltic
Estonia
Vologda
Moscow
Novosokolniki
Ukraine Front
Nikolai Vatutin
Goshcha
Rovno
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