Ardennes Cleared by Airpower in Major Allied Advance
Allied forces led a strong push into the Ardennes with West and Third Armies and the Ninth Air Force striking hard. St Vith fell after a full day of combat as American lines closed to about five miles from the German border and nearly 2,000 enemy vehicles were destroyed or damaged. British Second Army neared the Roer, while Monfort and Aphoven were seized and Meusbricht Straten and Schieffendahl fell to advancing units, as Maj Gen de Lattre de Tas’s French forces attacked the Colmar pocket from the north.
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Austin Bealmzear
Associated Press
Ninth Airforce
Ardennes
St. Vith
Bulge
First Army
Edward D. Ball
Ball
Roer Caver
Monfort
Aphoven
Measbracht
Straten
Schieffendahl
Colmar
Jean de Lattre de Tas
Soviet Offensives Push Through Poland Toward Berlin
Soviet armies drive into German Silesia and Poland on a vast front, advancing toward Berlin and breaking resistance. The Warsaw and Moscow reports claim 3 350 captured communities in a single day while German refugees stream westward amid crisis.
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Berlin
Poznan
Ovie Ter
Stalin
Moscow
Germany
M Moscow
Moscow Communi
Bombers Hit Nagoya Amid Heavy Japanese Air Opposition
American B-29s in tight formations bombed Nagoya, Japan, destroying factory targets with two waves. One aircraft lost as Japanese interceptors, including new twin-engine fighters, clashed with the raid over Honshu. The effort, led by Maj. Gen. Curtis LeMay, continues a campaign to pressure Japanese industry.
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First Bomber Command
Guam
Nagoya
Japan
Tokyo
Honshu
Kokuki
Mitsubishi Interests
Twenty-first Bomber Command Headquarters
Curtis E. LeMay
21St Bomber Command
Saipan
Radio Tokyo
Adm
Chaster W. Nimitz
Ryukyus
Okinawa
Formosa
Nippon
Luzon
Grim graves mark Death March aftermath at Luzon camp
Russell Baines reports from Luzon January 23 that thousands of American and Filipino prisoners who died from disease starvation and maltreatment lie buried in neglected cemeteries near a deserted camp. The Japanese reportedly removed survivors and burned barracks to erase evidence of their rule, departing January 21 leaving only death and desolation.
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Russell Baines
Associated Press
Amp O'Donnell
Luzon
Bataan
Concern Slight On West Front
The article notes Allied officials show little grave concern over German claims of a Haguenau breakthrough. Eisenhower spokesmen express confidence that the Russian advance in Poland has ended major Nazi offensives in the west for winter. With Russian forces near Berlin, German reserves likely move east, reducing westward counterattacks and favoring an early Allied offensive.
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Kirke L. Simpson
Associated Press
Seventh Army
Haguenau
Rhine-Lauter
Strasbourg
Allied Supreme Headquarters
Eisenhower
Poland
Berlin
Karlsruhe
Increase In Cotton Ginnings Reported
The Census Bureau reported to day that cotton of 1944 growth ginned to Jan 16 totaled 11,117,625 running bases, up from 10,933,095 a year ago and 12,116,690 two years ago. Texas ginnings were 2,413,977 versus 2,687,166 a year ago.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Texas
Funeral Today For Brownfield Pastor
Rev. C. O. Huber 44 longtime Brownfield Baptist assistant pastor died after a heart attack at Brownfield Hospital. Services set 3 p.m. Wednesday at Brownfield First Baptist with Rev. A. A. Brian. 3 p.m. Thursday at McLean Baptist with Rev. Fay Hinton. burial in McLean cemetery. Survived by widow daughter Kathleen mother Mrs. I. W. Huber and sister Mrs. Cecil Peters.
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Fay Hinton
Carlsbad
N. M
McLean Cemetery
Huber
McLean Church
Brownfield
Kathleen
I. W. Huber
Amarillo
Cecil Peters
Witchita Falls
Public Health Service Opens Cadet Nurse Training in Texas
The Public Health Service announces 299 places across 37 nursing schools in Texas to train Cadet nurses. Women aged 17 to 35 who are high school graduates may join spring classes held in hospitals in Abilene Amarillo Austin Beaumont Corpus Christi Dallas El Paso Fort Worth Galveston Houston Lubbock McKinney Port Arthur Prairie View San Angelo Sherman Temple Waco and Wichita Falls.
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Public Health Service Today
Iry
Texas
Cadet Corps
Abilene
Amarillo
Austin
Beaumont
Corpus Christi
Dallas
el Paso Fort Worth
Galveston
Houston
Lubbock
McKinney
Port Arthur
Prairie View
San Angelo
Sherman
Temple
Waco
Wichita Falls
Building material prices capped to curb inflation in Mexico City
Ceilings were placed today on lime cement mortar and gypsum in Mexico City to check soaring prices of building materials. The move aims to stabilize costs for construction projects amid rising inflation and supply concerns.
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Mexico City
Wallace Action Delayed in Senate Pigeonhole
The Wallace nomination for secretary of commerce was shelved by the Senate Commerce Committee 10 to 2 as members moved to consider Senator George’s bill to strip lending agencies from the department. Hearings were set for tomorrow with George and Wallace invited to testify alongside Jesse Jones.
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Associated Press
Washington
Henry A. Wallace
Wallace
Jesse Jones
Roosevelt
Commerce
Bailey
D-Nc
Commerce Committee
George
Pepper
Dfla
Paratrooper and British Dancer Sentenced to Hang
Pvt Karl Gustav Hulton, 22, American parachute trooper, and Elizabeth Jones, 18, British dancer, were sentenced to be hanged for the robbery murder of a London taxi driver. Hulton received his sentence with little emotion while Jones wept as she was led away.
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London
Karl Gustav Hulton
Cambridge
Mass
Elizabeth Jones
Texas Time Bill Introduced In Legislature
In Austin on January 23, Representative Arthur Cato of Weatherford introduced a bill to establish Central Standard Time as Texas official time. The measure aims to standardize time across the state.
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Austin
Texas
Arthur Cato
Weatherford
Ousted Premier Turns To Tito Amid Yugoslav Crisis
Premier Ivan Subasic and his dismissed cabinet prepared to seek protection for an agreed Yugoslav federal democratic government with Marshal Tito within 48 hours. London Yugoslav associations urged Subasic to govern from Belgrade and oppose any fascist collaboration while King Peter faced a shrinking coalition and attempted to salvage his crown.
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London
Peter
Ivan Subasic
Marshal Tito
Yugoslavia
Subasic
Belgrade
United Committee of South Slavs
Lubasic
Milan Grol
Tito
Births Lead Deaths Two To One In '44
Census Bureau estimates show 1.4 million deaths in 1944, more births than deaths by about two to one. Registered births fell to about 2.8 million from 2.93 million in 1943, with an estimated 200,000 births annually unregistered.
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
Bureau
Yank Airmen Soften Way On Luzon
American land forces reached Manila's vicinity advancing five miles southwest across central Luzon. Camp O'Donnell fell in Tarlac province as Concepcion surrendered, while Zara goza and Mt Alava strongholds yielded vast supplies. Air strikes hit Nagoya and Ryukyus targets, with carrier planes protecting Luzon forces.
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Ray Cronin
Associated Press
Ghmerican
Manila
Luzon
Philippines
Douglas MacArthur
O’donnell
Tarlac
Concepcion
Hardhitting
Japan
Ryukyu Islands
MacArthur
Zaragoza
Benguet
Mt. Alava
Bataan Peninsula
Balete Pass
Cagayan
Ryukyus
Comment Declined In Mexican Changeover
The Novedades reports Col. Antonio Cardenas Rodriguez relieved of command of the 201st Mexican Air Force squadron which will head to a war front. Lt. Col. Martin Del Campo to replace him. Cardenas Rodriguez led the unit through training in the United States and returned to Mexico City days ago. The War Office declined comment.
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Mexico City
Novedades
Antonio Cardenas Rodriguez
U S Eyes Pacific Islands as Potential Defense Bastions
Congress and Navy leaders consider permanently seizing Japanese mandated islands in the South Pacific to strengthen postwar defense. Vinson and subcommittee chair Drewry outline study scope on armament, location, and resources to assess fortification and future naval use.
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Washington
Congress
Pacific
United States
Vinson
D-Ga
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Pearl Harbor
Navy Department
Drewry
D- Va
Navy, War and
State Departments
South Pacific
Lumber production dip in 1944 first 11 months
The War Production Board reports a 5.1 percent drop in lumber output for January through November 1944 compared with the same period in 1943. November production reached 2.468 billion board feet, down 17.2 percent from November 1943, with total 11 month output at 30.335 billion board feet.
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Washington
War Production Board
Senate probes Blaze the mastiff travel priority scandal
The Senate Military committee opened a broad review of air travel priorities after reports that Col. Elliott Roosevelt’s mastiff Blaze received top priority over servicemen. Senator Bridges charged the dog’s transit from England and delivery to actress Faye Emerson raised questions about favoritism and potential misallocation of military transport.
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Ernest 8
Senator Bridges
Rnh
Bridges
Memphis
Senate
Faye Emerson
Hollywood
Stewart
Maybank
Prian Stewart
Blaze
England
Roosevelt
Big Three meet under plan for German military impotence
An American official highlights a political and economic model to curb Germany's power as Roosevelt Churchill and Stalin prepare for talks. Indications suggest possible international administration of the Rhineland's industrial areas, with major conference preparations under way and unconfirmed invitation status for General de Gaulle.
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London
Germany
Roosevelt
Churchill
Marshal Stalin
Rhineland
Charles de Gaulle
SPAAF Considered As Prisoner Camp
The Morning Avalanche reports plans to fence SPAAF for possible prisoner of war use after February 15 but Col. James A. DeMarco denies any official notice or plans. Out-of-town sources claim changes are being prepared to convert the field for a prison camp.
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South Plains Army Air Field
Army Air Forces
James A. DeMarco
SPAAF
Warning on misleading shredded coconut product in Texas
Texas health officer Dr. George W. Cox warned housewives to avoid a product sold as shredded coconut that is actually a mixture of coconut, cornflakes, oil and sugar. He noted price ranges from 65 to 75 cents a pound as exorbitant for this mix.
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Austin
Texas
George W. Cox
Germans driven from Krakow. little destruction reported
The Soviet sponsored Polish provisional government announced from Moscow last night that German troops were forced out of Krakow so quickly they could not carry out planned destruction, leaving Krakow with minimal damage.
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Associated Press
Krakow
Litdle
Moscow
King's Ladies Lapel and Wrist Watches Adv
A brief advertisement from King's listing ladies lapel and wrist watches for sale or promotion. The line hints at a shop showcase or catalog entry highlighting available timepieces for women.
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King’s Ladies
Reds May Reach Berlin First
The report from the 21st Army Group in Europe on January 23 says it seems likely the Russians will be first among the Allied forces to reach Berlin. Germany faces a potential collapse of both fronts as Hitler weighs how to respond to a Soviet advance.
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Roger D. Greef
Associated Press
21St Army Group
Europe
United Nations
Berlin
Germany
Hitler
den Linden
Oblem
Karl Gerd von Rundstedt
Weather forecast West Texas New Mexico overview
West Texas cloudy Wednesday with changes in temperature and occasional light rain Del Rio and Aagh Pass area. New Mexico partly cloudy Wednesday and Thursday with scattered snow in northern mountains and little temperature change.
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West Texas
del Rio-Aagh Pass
New Mexico
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