Russian Forces Break German Ring Near Leningrad
Russian Gen. Govorov’s troops push into the 10 mile ring below Leningrad and threaten German positions with possible wholesale defeat. Early reports claim about 40,000 German casualties in six days as Novgorod falls and encircled Nazi pockets are targeted, with additional advances by Gen. Tmeretskoy forces. Continued actions noted with page ten reference.
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Natalia Rene Too
N.S
Moscow
Leonid A. Govorov
Leningrad
Govorov
Novgorod
Uri. A. Tmeretskoy
Govoroy
Winter Drought Impacts Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania
Reports from Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania describe a winter drought with very light rain and snow. The region sees reduced street ash needs for winter and mild traffic days, while war bond support and weather forecasts for February 2 are noted amid light severe winter conditions. A lighthearted note mentions Owen Fox capturing roaming animals near Gaston and returning them to owners.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
Daily Weather Report for United States
The 24 hour period ending nine am reports a maximum temperature of 41 and a minimum of 34 with no precipitation and river stage at 4.5 feet. A year ago the maximum was 20 and the minimum 15 with trace precipitation.
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United States
Nazis Still Resist Strongly In Ukraine
Soviet forces press to break a Nazi salient south and east of Leningrad threatening the main lines from Leningrad to Moscow. A bridgehead on the Volkhovy river provides a foothold near Lake Ilmen as the Red wedge aims to cut the German position.
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Ukraine
Paul C. Raborg
Bon
New York
Stalin
Moscow
Novgorod
Leningrad
Lake Ilmen
Lake Ladoga
Volkhovy
Lake
Ilmen
Ladoga
Jap Cruiser Is Sunk By Sub Near Singapore
London January 21 British submarine penetrated enemy waters near Singapore and sank a Kuma class Japanese cruiser with two torpedoes. The sub also sunk three supply ships and briefly damaged a Japanese destroyer before evading pursuit. The action occurred in the Malacca straits near Malaya and Sumatra.
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John E. Lee
U.S
London
Admiralty
Singapore
Malacca Straits
Malaya Peninsula
Sumatra
British Fleet Bombards Nazis Onshore Near Minturno
British battle fleet units bombarded Nazi shore positions along the Tyrrhenian coast in support of Tommies advancing into Minturno. Cruisers and destroyers pounded German positions as Fifth Army units pressed forward to seize the lower anchor of the Axis defense line from the Tyrrhenian. Mediterranean fleet also patrolled the Adriatic to carry out further operations.
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James L. Kilgallen
Son
S. Stall
Algiers
Tyrrhenian Sea
Minturno
Fifth Army
Tyrrhenian
Adriatic
Army Selectees Leave For Camp Thursday Night
Pittsburgh area selectees leaving the West Side Pennsylvania station Thursday evening start army duties. Carl Turner presides at farewell. Charles Allen speaks for the USO committee. Capt. E Andreasen offers the prayer. Kits and gifts distributed as farewells proceed amid touching scenes. Navy call ups follow in the week after induction.
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U.S. Army
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
West Side
Carl B. Turner
Lawrence County Service Men's Aid Committee
U.S.O
Charles E. Allen
E. Andreasen
Salvation Army
Navy
Pearl Harbor
Tojo warnings of harder times ahead for Japan
Premier Hideki Tojo told the Japanese Diet that difficulties would grow harsher and victory margins were slim. He admitted sea losses were rising and that shipping reductions were being pursued. He noted aircraft production had doubled and claimed the food situation was good.
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London
INS
Hideki Tojo
Domei Agency
Tojo
Scout Council Names Officers At Annual Lawrence County meeting
At the Lawrence County Council Boy Scouts of America annual meeting held after a dinner at First U P church Dr G S Bennett was re elected president for the coming year The gathering served 159 and many had to dine elsewhere due to lacking seating The report by Frank Goff showed 40 troops with 1011 scouts four cub packs 83 cubs two explorer patrols 12 explorers one air scout patrol eight air scouts and an emergency service corps with 21 on the rails an increase over last year Hans N Drio received the national Silver Beaver award for outstanding service Dr Robert Galbreath Westminster College president spoke on the Scout program and urged a constructive youth program at home The rest of the item continues on page two
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Lawrence County Council
Boy Scouts of America
U. P
G. S. Bennett
Frank Goff
Air Scouts
Emergency Service Corps
Hans N. Drio
Robert Galbreath
Westminster College
Resis of Lie
Tage Uwe
U S Submarines Sunk 12 More Jap Supply Vessels
The U S Navy reports American long range submarines sunk 12 Japanese supply ships in the Pacific and Far East. The latest losses include one tanker one cargo transport one small transport seven medium freighters and two small freighters boosting total vessels sunk or damaged to 558 with 158 sunk and 400 more sunk or damaged. The British also reported a Japanese 5 000 ton cruiser sunk in the Malacca Straits area.
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Joseph A. Bors
N.S
Washington
Navy
Pacific
Far East
Malacca Straits
Britain
Ernest J. King
U. S
Germany
William F. Halsey
War Bond Sales Totals Given For Day in Lawrence County
Lawrence county reports a Fourth War Bond quota update with noon totals at 736,036.75. New Castle contributes 607,124.50 while outside areas add 188,912.25. Subscribers include 2,445 from New Castle and 1,376 from outside districts.
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Lawrence County
Roger W. Jewell
New Castle
First Wife Sought In Williams Murder Case
Chicago police sought Mrs. Mable Macher, first wife of diplomat Frank Starr Williams, for questioning after his second wife Adele Swabaker Williams died from a gunshot wound. Williams said his ex wife had been in a Baltimore convalescent home since Jan 12, and that she had injuries from a summer fall.
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Adele Born Williams
Chicago
Washington
Williams
Frank Starr Williams
U.S. State Department
Patricia Goodbody
Drake Hotel
INS
Mable Macher
Adele Swabaker
Channel convoys shelled by German shore batteries
Residents along the south English coast faced shellfire after German shore batteries answered British salvos aimed at enemy shipping in the Straits of Dover. British guns fired about 60 rounds in half an hour around midnight, with roughly 20 shells landing in the Channel and some near Dover.
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London
English
Straits of Dover
Channel
Dover
Berry Named To Head Red Cross
At the Lawrence county chapter annual election Attorney J. Glenn Berry was elected chairman for the ensuing year succeeding Walter W Duff who resigned due to illness. Also elected were vice chairman Walter W Duff secretary Charles E Allen treasurer Norman E Clark. Executive committee includes Berry Elliott Dean Shoup Taylor. Directors include Mrs Mary Conti Harry J Culliford Walter W Duff among others.
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Lawrence County
American Red Cross
J. Glenn Berry
Walter W Duff
North Beaver Street
Walter W. Duff
Charles E. Allen
Norman E. Clark
W. EB. Flannery
Robert Garland
James A. Gillespie
Harry I
Individual Bond Sales In Pennsylvania Reach 42 Million
Philadelphia on January 21 report shows war bond sales to individuals in Pennsylvania during the first two days of the Fourth War Loan campaign totalled 46.217 million dollars. State chairman G Riuthel and Redman Jr announced the figure as 1W percent of the 423 million dollar goal, including 9.798 million for Philadelphia and 3.8 million for Allegheny county.
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Philadelphia
G. Riuthel and
Redman Jr
Allegheny County
Death Notice for Mrs. Alice Grover 90
Friday January 26 944 obituary lists Mrs. Alice Grover aged 90 of New Hed ford Pennsylvania. The brief notice states her death on that date with no additional biographical details provided.
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Alice Grover
New Hedford
Three Jap Ships Are Destroyed By U.S. Bomber Raids
Gen. MacArthur's Headquarters in New Guinea reports a series of raids on Wewak and Rabual yielding 19 enemy planes destroyed or damaged and the destruction of three ships including a 1,000 ton ammunition vessel. The mission involved four Liberator bombers escorted by over 100 US fighters, dropping 123 tons of explosives.
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MacArthur
New Guinea
Wewak
Rabaul
New Britain
New Gainea
U.S. Air Force
Vital Airfields In Rome Sector Bombed Again
Allied bomber fleets led by four engine Flying Fortresses pounded Rome area airfields Ciampino Contocelle and Guidonia in a 24 hour raid. The attacks damaged ground facilities and cratered runways, with heavy explosions audible across the fields.
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Rome
Algiers
Ciampino S
Contocelle
Guidonia
Giant RAF Bomber Armadas Hit Berlin in Massive Raid
London reports the largest British and Canadian bomber force yet to attack Berlin. Officials say over 2,200 tons of bombs were dropped as fires raged. 35 bombers failed to return from the saturation raid. The attack was labeled very heavy by Bomber Command. Page two continued.
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London
INS
Berlin
Reich
British Prose Association
Air Ministry
RAF
Bomber Command
Twe Federal Communications Commieelay
Bremen
Hisum
Helland
Western Bosnia Town Is Retaken By Tito's Forces
Jaice, the western Bosnian town that had housed Partisan headquarters, was retaken by guerrilla fighters under Marshal Josip Broz Tito. The Yugoslav army announced Jajce is back in allied hands and the front between Mrkonji Grad and Glamoc is cleared of enemy troops after days of heavy combat.
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Retin
London
Jaice
Euerillas Fighning
Josiph Tito Brow
Lbersation
Bosnia
Jajce
Arca
Mrkonji Grad
Glamoc
Tyre
Yagoslavia
Weather Notes Hint at Spring Yet Warn of More Cold
The piece playfully contrasts birds and crocuses with lingering winter signs. It warns readers to brace for chilly, blustery days and rough storms ahead while mentioning current temperatures around forty-one degrees and the need for warm clothing. There is a casual, humorous tone about the wait for true spring.
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Bret
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Zane Grey
Gaston Ark
Fox
Mprs
Daily Weather Report
Pacific Zone
Jane's Fighting Ships
Italy
Japan
Scout Council
Westminster Head
Far Pacific
Ctaetertiad
Berry
Red Cross
Yankee
By Frank Robertson
Larry New
Stetae
Leo V. Dolan
Tito
Arthur Mometer
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