New Invasion Of Burma Advances On West Coast
On Burma s west coast southeast of Atyab a new Allied landing has been made says the southeast Asia command Two new landings and a forward bulge are reported near Myebon Peninsula and Kangawi British forces move on the Myebon Peninsula after occupying Akyab on Jan 21 Ramree Island has been taken as Indian troops reach Kyanukoru and push three miles south Chinese troops push into Monghyu at the Ledo Burma road junction as convoys head toward Kunming and border tensions rise
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KARDY
Ceylon
Burma
Atyab
southeast Asia command
Myebon peninsula
Kangawi 2
Akyab- Gn
Ramree
Myeborn
Kyanukoru
KANDY
iss
Monghyu
Violet light powder traps cigarette thief in Edinburgh
The Ottawa Journal reports a fluorescent violet powder, invisible in daylight, used as bait by Brush Police to trap a cigarette thief in Edinburgh. The powder left on clothing aided conviction despite little other evidence, highlighting its danger to the naked eye.
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Brush Polite
Ottawa Journal
Edinburgh
Army awards to Canadian forces in Mediterranean theatre
Defence headquarters announced 40 gallantry awards to Canadian Army members in the Mediterranean theatre of war. among the honors are six Distinguished Service Orders 12 Military Crosses one Distinguished Conduct Medal and 21 Military Medals.
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OTTAWA
Defence headquarters
Mediterranean
Nazis execute 18 Anglo American agents in Slovakia
Berlin says 18 British and American agents led by Green and Bousher Ehster posed as a major and were captured behind the German front in Slovakia. Interrogation says they planned sabotage and espionage for Anglo American interests and were executed after a military tribunal.
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LONDON
theng
Slovakia
Transocean
Berlin
Trenusccean
Americ
Green
Bousher Ehster
jan
Superforts In Two Raids Over Japanese Targets
United States Superfortresses conducted two raids on Iwo Jima and Magora in Japan amid intense Japanese air resistance. Reports claim several B-29s shot down and factories bombed, with ongoing carrier air operations over Formosa and Ryukyu islands. Continued coverage noted in Marianas bomber formations and potential invasion speculation for Iwo Jima.
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WASHINGTON
Iwa
wland
greev
Iwo Jima
Marianas
21st bomber command
Japan
Iwo Juma
SAN FRANCISCO
Nagoya
US 21st bomber command
RYUKYU
U.S
Formosa
Ryukyu islands
GUAM
United States
protector
Magora
Toyo radio
Nazis Admit Berlin Crisis Deepens As Refugees Stream In
Swedish reports say Berlin’s situation grows more critical with refugees moving west. Able-bodied men are urged to stay at posts to defend against the advancing Russians as the city braces for impact. Refugees and baggage flood from eastern rails, while women and children survey ruined streets on two hour notices.
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BERLIN
STOCKHOLM
Naz “Brain Trust
east
cahans
Volksturm
Aftonbladet
Upper Silesian Capital Taken
Russian forces seal a breakthrough across Silesia. Oppeln, the Upper Silesian capital, falls as Kalisz also changes hands after major tank battles. Soviet units push toward Breslau and Berlin, with bridgeheads reported across the Oder and strong fighting in Poznan and Elbing areas.
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ONDON
Oppeln
Upper Silesia
Stalin
Marshal Stalin
Kalisz
Czecho-Slovakia
Oder river
Rodio Malinovsky
Rozsnya
Kasse
Jolsvatapolca
BERLIN
teder
Breslau
Marshal Stelin
Lower Silesian
Trachenberg
Silesia
Rawicz
VISTULA
NEW YORK
Elbing
East Prussia
Nogat river
federal communications commission
CROSS ODER
TONDON
Ian Konev
Ukraine
Reuters
Moscow
Yanks Near Clark Field in Luzon Advance
American patrols moved toward Clark Field as airstrips and hangars near Bamban faced bombardment from Manila bound forces. U S troops occupied Camp O’Donnell after Japanese set it afire, discovering graves of about 4000 Filipinos and many Americans, linking the Bataan death march to this point.
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TACIFIC
Clark Field
Bambar
Bamban
Luzon
Clark Fieic
Camp O'Donnell
Bataan
Audet Bags Two Jets in Record Jet Victorys
Canadian fighter ace Fit Li Audet of the Grizzly Bear squadron reportedly scored two jet victories, part of a day that saw Allied jets shoot down at least eight German aircraft and damaged many more near Rheine Osnabrick. The report notes shared and individual credits among pilots including Lethbridge’s Audet, Edmonton’s Gordien, and others as RCAF confirms details.
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LONDON
Canle
L EL J. Audet
BFC
Lethbadre
Herald
RCAF
Ottawa
Fit Li Deckaude
Lethbridge
alta
Audet
Rheine
Ems river
failes marth
Derum
Osnabrice
Mipawin
Sask
FO. T
Thomas
Saskatoon
Fit. Li Sis Gorden
Edmonton
Heed Evans
Toronto
McNaughton Says Opposition Slowed Deserter Roundup
Defence Minister McNaughton returned to the Greyorth by election trail claiming the reinforcement shortfall could have been solved if not for opposition attacks on appeals to volunteers for overseas service. He argued the bloc of PC and CCF opposition blocked necessary reinforcements. The by election campaign in Grey North continues as opponents warn of a forced election if attitudes persist. The adjourned Parliament set to prorogue Jan 31, with ongoing by election coverage on Page Three.
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OWEN BOUND
McNaughton
Greyorth
Mackennel King
NEMA
McNauchton
Progressive Conservatives
CCF
Eighty German Divisions Face Eisenhower and Reds
Charles Lynch reports from the 21st Army Group HQ that Germany fields about 80 divisions against Eisenhower in the west and 180 against the Russians in the east. Italy holds 28 divisions, Scandinavia two, with only 10 to 20 spare in reserve. The shift toward the eastern front endangers Germany with a two front war as Von Rundstedt’s Ardennes plan collapses.
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CHARLES LYNCH i
Reuters
21ST ARMY GROUP
Von Randsieds Offensae
Daca
Von Rundsteat
Ardennes
Packed Trains Attacked By RAF
Masses of German troops surged eastward as RAF pilots attacked 165 packed troop trains on three lines from Dusseldorf to Hannover, with several trains moving southwest toward the Arcennés area reported empty. Allied forces pressed the Ardennes pursuit, capturing 11 towns, advancing toward Haguenau and Strasbourg as French and American units drive to reduce the Colmar pocket and German salient.
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ARIS
A.P
Germany
falenng
Ardennes
Belgium
St Vith
R.A F
Dusseldorf
Hannover
Arcennés
Helmand
Oder river
Roger D. Greene
Associated Press
Field Marshal Montgomiery
Maas
Meuse
Heinsberg
Roer
Roermond
United States
Von Rundstedt
Patrol Actions Rise Along Sento River Front
Rome dispatch reports continued enemy patrols along the Sento River in the Adriatic sector as Allied and Axis forces increase activity after snowfall ends. One raiding party from the German Army sector was repelled at multiple outposts on the south bank of the Verto Canal southeast of Alfonsine, with tanks artillery and mortars.
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ROME
Ememy
Sento
Britsh ai Amy
Adriatic
Sth Army
Berlin Sides Claim Halted Oder Crossing
Berlin radio reported Soviet units crossed the Oder into Silesia but were repelled or wiped out. Moscow said Russians captured the southeastern East Prussia corner. Other items warn of throne speech moves in Edmonton and beer pricing changes in Alberta.
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BERLIN
ADIETS
ODER
LONDON
CPJ
Oder river
L&CH
EAST PRUSSLA
WILKINSON
EDMONTON
Rose Wilkinson
Calgary
KR. D. Jorgenson
Pembins
Ernest Manning
Local Credit
EDMOVION
hottis
Mberta Liquor Couicol Board
Charman J. & King
BEC. ELECTRIC
VANCOUVER
C.P
Brush Columbia Electric Fairsay company
Street Railwaymen’s Union
Regional War Labor board
National War Labor board
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Tao
London Times
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North Sea
sis urace
TRE
Batk
Switz
ITALY
PRUSSIA
POLAND
Upper Silesian
Kolisz
Brieg
Silesian
Gleiwitz
Cosel
MLD.T
Ivan Koney
Konev
Oppein
people’s army
Konstantin K. Rokossovsky
Baltic
Junkers
Konigsberg
POZNAN
Red Army
Pomnan
Ory Zhuker
Berln
Bern
Oppern
Upper
Gleritz
cmesi
Berin
bain mies
Lethbridge Flier
Gen. McNaughton
Eisenhower
RAF
Colmar
Strasbourg
Coimsarene
Heguenau
Brymath
Alsace
Clerve
Luxembourg
mitea
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Ameresa
Viancen
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