Manila Liberated and War Cry On to Tokyo
The report notes Manila’s liberation as General MacArthur proclaims war aims with a rallying cry On to Tokyo while big three talks proceed in secrecy. Citrine speaks at the British Labour Congress without revealing venue as wartime strategy unfolds. Berlin papers warn of renewed brutality and allied resolve persists despite speculation.
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Manila
MacArthur
Tokyo
Citrine
Trades Union Congress
Stalin
Georgia
Black Sea
Churchill
Berlin
British Press Association
Manila Free 1350 Prisoners From Bilibid Prison
Manila report notes liberation of 1350 prisoners from Bilibid penitentiary as American forces trap Japanese defenders in Manila. Paratroopers and tank units advance across Pasig River. Luzon invasion context ties to ongoing push toward Tokyo. Corregidor and Bataan references appear as strategic milestones in the campaign.
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Associated Press
Manila
Sen
Douglas MacArthur
Lth Airborne
First Cavalry
37Th Division
Pasig
MacArthur
Manila Bay
Corregidor
Bataan
11Th Airborne
Luzon
Lingayen Gulf
Philippines
Leyte Island
Pasig River
Quezon
Ayala
Unity for Peace Vandenberg Plea
Senator Van denberg urged immediate American commitment to a hard and fast security treaty with major allies to curb Germany and demilitarization. He warned that fear of a future Axis fuels resurgent protectionism and urged clear actions and options for the United States in shaping postwar alliances.
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Sewron
United Nations
Vandenberg
America
Germany
Axis
Poland
De Gaulle Outlines Postwar Peace Plan For Europe
Paris reports De Gaulle sets a three point postwar program to preserve peace. He calls for Rhine occupation from end to end, separation of western Rhine banks and Ruhr from Germany, and independence assurances for Poland Austria Czechoslovakia and Balkan states. He seeks mutual security pacts with Belgium Luxembourg and Holland and eventual Italy friendship. He envisions a world peace body led by the United States with guarantees for each nation's life and development.
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Paris
de Gaulle
Europe
France
Roosevelt
Churchill
Stalin
Rhine
Germany
Ruhr
Reich
Rhineland
Poland
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Balkan States
Spain
Belgium
Luxembourg
Holland
Italy
United States of America
What to Do Asks Wife of Objector Condemned to Death
The 25 year old wife of Pvt Henry P Weber 27 seeks ways to save him from hanging for refusal to bear arms at Camp Roberts California. Grace Weber praises his anti killing stance and hopes Senator Wheeler of Montana will aid in a senate investigation as facts emerge.
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Vancouver
Grace Weber
Pvt
Henry P. Weber
Camp Roberts
Calif
Wheeler
Montana
Senate
Mass Allied Bomb Raids Hit German Targets
About 2,200 American planes including flying fortresses and liberators attacked Leipzig Magdeburg and Chemnitz in a three section sky train. Escort covered by 850Mustang Thunderbolts as raids followed a night bombing of the fortress raid. Italian air forces report German Brenner pass routes out of Italy are now blocked despite repair attempts.
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Wondve
Germany
Leipzig
Magdeburg
Chemnitz
Berlin
Arther
Mediterranean
Italy
Brenner Pass
Excess Army Pajamas Declared Surplus by OPA
The army declares a lot of winter-weight men’s flannel pajamas surplus property. The 14 7 dozen pairs are small sizes with an over supply. OPA sets a ceiling price of $18 per dozen to wholesalers, reflecting government acquisition cost.
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OPA
Green County Board Reviews 1944 Finances in February Session
The Green County board of supervisors met to audit officers reports and adjust appropriations. County Treasurer Emanuel G. Stauffacher and County Clerk Clarence W. Lengacher reported the county remains in the black with a 1944 unexpended appropriation of 178,418 dollars. Excess revenues total 7,838 dollars, while 170,580 dollars are carryover funds. Notes include 250,000 dollars in U. S. government bonds, 4,168 dollars in excess revenue from income tax, and 731,010 dollars actual 1944 revenues, just over the forecast. Additional items cover highway project deficits, elections costs, and snow removal expenses.
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Green County Board of Supervisors
E. J. Hoesly
Emanuel G. Stauffacher
Clarence W. Lengacher
Yanks Press Siegfried Defenses In Bounding German Breaks
American and Allied forces push near Gemund Schleiden and Schmidt as Third Army drives deeper into the Siegfried line. Two dams captured. Colmar Pocket narrowing. Bradley resumes command with renewed pressure on west wall fortifications.
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Paris
First Army
Gemund
Schleiden
Siegfried Line
78Th Lightning
West Wall
Schmidt
Roe River
Third Army
Third
Germany
Habscheid
Prum
Brandscheid
Walter M. Robinson
Ninhi A. Craig
Ge ¢Mund
Brandshied
George S. Patton
Habschied
Schlausnb
Omar N. Bradley
U.S
12Th
First
Large Pre-Draft Group Leaves for Exams Tomorrow
The largest selective service contingent from Green county heads to Milwaukee for pre-induction physicals. Passing these exams does not mean immediate induction. Farmers in 2-C will be reviewed before 1-A. Red Cross volunteers provide coffee milk and rolls. lunch is sent on buses. Men passing exams will not be called for at least 21 days. Some have already taken a prior exam within 90 days and must retake.
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Green County
Milwaukee
Red Cross Canteen Corps
Badger Victim of Tanker Collision in New York
John Baind, 28, of Washburn Wisconsin, listed by New York police as injured in yesterday's tanker collision that killed 17 and injured 122 in New York City highlights amid a major crash with 17 fatalities and 122 injuries.
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Badger
New York
John Baind
Washburn
Wis
Wisconsin airport operators to meet Friday in Oshkosh
A meeting of Wisconsin airport operators will be held here Friday to prepare recommendations for the legislature regarding a bill to create a state aviation commission.
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Wisconsin
Move to Outflank River Defenses In Oder Crossings
Soviet forces smash across the Oder on a 50 mile front southeast of Breslau while Berlin and Moscow report multiple bridgeheads east of Berlin. Zhukov’s troops push toward Frankfurt and Furstenberg with several crossings, Steinau abandoned, and Zellin 32 miles from Berlin as the drive widens on Silesia.
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Oder River
Austria
Frankfurt
Berlin
Moscow
London
Red
Breslau
Silesia
Stalin
Oder
Associated Press
Nazi High Command
Steinau
Gregory Zhukov
Kustria
Lazis
Furstenberg
West Bank
Transocean
Red Army
Ivan Konev
Zellin
Damvorst
Washington Roundup on Work or Jail Law Doubtful
The Associated Press reports prospects for work or jail legislation dim as the Senate military committee plans hearings. Backers admit opponents are in the saddle while Majority Leader Barkley remains hopeful a bill will pass in some form. Opposition probes Dies files and Williams nomination amid partisan maneuvering.
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Associatea
Washington
Senate Military Committee
Barkley
D-Ky
Senate
House
Aubrey Williams
Rural Electrification Administration
Senate Agricultural Committee
Liams
Dies Committee
National Youth Administration
D-Tenn
Stewart
House Republicans
RFC
Commerce Department
House Banking Committee
George
Henry Wallace
Commerce
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P. L
Escolta
Japan
Noose
Madison
Radisson
Robert S. Beightler
Philippine City
U. 5
Black Ink Ledger
Santo Tomas
U. S
P. I
Tacloban
Leyte
Navy
Siegfried
Strasbourg
Colmar
U. S. Seventh Army
42Nd “Rainbow
Harry J. Collins
Konev
Silesian
Linnich - Julich -Duren
Reno River
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