American forces race to Manila as Luzon fighting intensifies
American mechanized units move within 18 air miles of Manila as Deneer peaks, Luzon report battles rage along Lu zon island. First Cavalry dismounted and 37th Division push 57 miles in 24 hours to Sabang, crossing rivers toward a northern Japanese pocket. Japanese warships spotted near Luzon for first time since invasion.
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Associated Press
Manila
Domei Agency
Luzon Island
Tokyo
Federal Communications Commission
Deneer
Luzon
U. S
First Cavalry
Sabang
Japs Show No Sign Of Manila Defense
If the Japanese intended a stiff defense of the Philippines at Manila there was no indication of it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Philippines
Sgt. Kenneth Grabow Awarded Silver Star
Sgt Kenneth Grabow receives the Silver Star in a 1945 ceremony likely hosted by Philip Pits. He also earned additional commendations in the event, though the report notes the award and context briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sgt
Kenneth Grabow
Silver
Philip Pits
Grabow
Yank divisions breach Siegfried Line in new push across open country
Two American divisions surged through the first Siegfried line belt and advanced toward Monschau and Schieiden. The 40 mile attack front faced stiff German resistance with reports of heavy air activity and growing artillery fire along the Roer and in Holland. Field Marshal Von Rundstedt ordered vigilance as Allied forces pressed deeper into Germany near Bonn and Aachen areas.
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Paris
Siegfried Line
Holland
Roer River
Germany
von Rundstedt
Belgium
Monschau
Montschau
Aachen
Siegfried
Schieiden
Bonn
Frigid January colder than 1944, Monroe reports
The Times notes January was exceptionally cold—average temp 16.37 degrees versus 27.63 in 1944, with 16 days of fair weather, three subzero nights, and a cloudy, dismal month. Snow shoveling offered some exercise, while the biting air quickened movement around the square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Monroe
Allied Air Blitz Pounds Berlin in Massive Daylight Raid
More than 1,000 American Flying Fortresses dropped nearly 3,000 tons on central Berlin amid refugees in the largest air assault yet on the capital. The attack targeted military and communications hubs as Soviet forces reportedly close in within 40 miles. A secondary push hit Magdeburg outskirts with a synthetic oil plant and railyards as part of a shielded, fast-moving shuttle by 900 plus fighters. The 45 minute raid delivered explosives and incendiaries at an average of 66 tons per minute.
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London
Berlin
Magdeburg
U. S. Eighth Air Force
Kustrin
Oder
Frankfurt
Kandersdorf
Frederick the Great
U. S
Zhukov
Stettin
Dr. Benjamin Blum Promoted to Captain in Army Medical Corps
In England, Dr. Benjamin Blum of the army medical corps has been advanced to captain. A letter to his mother, Mrs. Werner Blum of 1124 11th Avenue, records the promotion. He joined service about a year ago, previously affiliated with Burns clinic in Petoskey, Michigan. His wife and three children remain in Petoskey during his absence.
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Kes. Arcuymsnns Ae Sontm
Army Medical Corps
England
Werner Blum
11Th Avenue
Blum
Burns Clinic
Petoskey
Mich
Nothing Too Bad for Japs Say Death March Survivors
Survivors of Bataan Corregidor and Singapore, freed from a Japanese prison, recount grim years with humor. NBC's Pat Flaherty led the group as others from San Antonio to Newton and Oakland share hopes of home, reunions, and vehement calls for unconditional surrender.
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New York
Bataan
Corregidor
Singapore
Pat Flaherty
NBC
Philippines
Corp
Cecil Hay
San Antonio
Texas
Sam
Donald W. Bridges
Oakland
Calif
California
Pvt
Philip G. Rhode
Newton
Mass
Shivering East Sees Fuel and Rail Snarl Continue
Snow blankets cripple transport and fuel service with rail embargoes and coal shortages. Ohio and New York governors close state buildings awaiting conservation plans. Milk deliveries cut up to 40 percent in parts of New York. egg and meat supplies tight. Emergency mobilizations deploy trucks and fuel oil to civilians. miners refuse extra shifts amid car shortages and embargoes. Weather relief anticipated as forecasts shift to moderating conditions in the West.
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Associated Press Transportation and Fuel Services
U. S. Weather Bureau
Chicago
Midwest
Ohio
Frank J. Lausche
New York
Thomas Ebewey
Lausche
Albany
Buffalo
Charles H. Sells
Orange League Federation Exchange
New York Harbor
Third Naval District
New Jersey
Connecticut
Philadelphia
Solid Fuels
Pennsylvania
New England
New York State
Washington
Weak Air Force Key To Hitler's Defeat
Lt. Gen. Ira C. Eaker said Hitler failed to build an adequate air force and fell behind in weapons tech, noting Germany was defeated when bombers cut oil supply. He praised Allied air superiority, highlighted fuel shortages, and cited Mediterranean air operations losses in 1944 totaling 5,306 planes, with U S pilot training and long range fighters pivotal.
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Rome
Adolf Hitler
Allegic Air Force
Ira C. Eaker
Mediterranean
Spondents
England
U. S. Bomber Command
Germany
Eaker
North Africa
Italy
France
Baker
Luftwaffe
United States
News blackout shields Big Three meet rumors swirl
A security blackout veils movements of Roosevelt Churchill and Stalin as Axis capitals claim the big three conference opens in Constanta or Bucharest. Dispatches from London Rome and Madrid hint Stalin directs the Russian offensive and leaders may meet east of London with Hopkins and Stettinius possibly attending.
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Associated Press
Roosevelt
Churchill
Stalin
Romani
Chiasso
Geneva
la Suisse
Italy
Black Sea
Constanta
Bucharest
Transocean
London
Rome
Soviet Union
Germany
la Linea
Gibraltar
Madrid
U. S
Stettinius
Harry Hopkins
Eye Mystery of Apathetic Japs in Battle On Luzon
An American naval spokesman questions why Japanese resistance on Luzon is light. He suggests General Yamashita awaits navy air and land support, while the Japanese navy appears smaller than a full fleet. Since June 19, 1944, 911 ships sunk and 104 sunk with 710 damaged, an average of 50 ships sunk or damaged weekly.
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Ashington
Japan
Myon
Luzon
Tokyo
MacArthur
Yamashita
Navy
The
Philippines
Former Albany Youth Wounded Second Time
Pfc. Frank Nuwash, son of Mr and Mrs Otto Nuwash Glenn Lake Minn formerly Albany residents, has been wounded in action for the second time. He was first injured July 26 1944 and sent from the French battlefield to an English hospital for treatment. In August his parents learned he had been awarded the Purple Heart.
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Albany
Times Special Service
Frank Nuwash
Otto Nuwash
Glenn Lake
Minn
Nuwash
Washington Roundup GOP Plan to Block Wallace Nomination
The GOP proposes altering the George bill to curb the presidents power to reshuffle departments as Wallace foes rally for a floor fight. Senate delays on Wallace until March 1 as Byrd and other opponents strategize to reject the nomination. Senate military affairs backs a national service bill while debates over manpower control continue. There is growing talk of maintaining a small occupation force in Germany amid expectations of a disintegrating German army and prolonged postwar chaos.
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Associated Press
Washington
Henry Wallace
Commerce
House
Senate
George Bill
Wallace
Commerce Department
George
Byrd
D‘va
Senate-House
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Office of War Mobilization
Army of Occupation
Germany
No Coal In Town Leaves Hillsboro Cold In War Era Shortage
Hillsboro Ohio residents shiver as coal runs scarce with none in town. Churches warn of possible Sunday services cancellation. Highland county courthouse and local schools may close Monday due to fuel shortage. Editor H Duckwall laments seven month old baby at home and scarce coal. City sanitor Harold Predmore notes mines 80 to 100 miles away in Jackson County but trucks are idle due to worn tires and wartime labor shifts.
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Hillsboro
Presbyterian
Episcopal
Highland County
H. Duckwall
The
Press Gazette
Harold A. Predmore
Jackson County
Film extras return to work after one day walkout
The Screen Players Union guided its 3000 members of extras to resume work today ending a one day strike at major studios. Producers said production was not materially affected as SPU members agreed to resume after negotiations were promised to start immediately.
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Nouywoon
Ohe Screen Players Union
SPU
Nazis Foil Zhukov At Oder Front In Expectant Battle Line
Russians pound the Oder region as American air fleets strike Berlin with massive bomb runs. Zhukov’s columns threaten Stettin while Kustrin and Frankfurt battles rage. German lines fall back near the Oder as Soviet forces push toward Berlin.
Nazi Slave Farm Holds Russ Women in Silesia Discovery
Soviet troops recovering a noble estate in Silesia report a vast slave farm where Russian women were kept as labor reserves for Nazi employers. Red Star says several thousand girls were confined behind barbed wire as owners arrived to select workers, with stronger individuals sent to factories and the weaker to domestic service.
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Moscow
Red Star
Silesia
Red Army
One a day road crashes plague city intersections
Ice and light snow turn streets slick as daily accidents mount at the 15th avenue and 16th street intersection. Friday drivers Henry Meyers and John Roettin, both of Woodford, report trying to stop but sliding into each other. Roettin describes failing to clear the crossing. his car shows damage to the right rear wheel and fender.
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Jonroe
Henry Meyers
Woodford
John Roettin
15Th Avenue
16Th Street
Meyers
Roettin
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Walla Walla
Wash
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