Roi Island Falls To U S Forces In Pacific War Pact
American Marines captured Roi Island and its airfield in the Kwajalein atoll as part of a broad Central Pacific offensive. Invasions also hit Namur and Kwajalein islets, with U S forces securing beachheads and setting up artillery. Casualties are described as modest with no ships lost.
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Roi Island
U. S
Roi
Chester W. Nimitz
Mid- Pacific
Kwajalein
Namur
Nim
Wathe Kwajalein Island
Seventh Air Force
Fleet Air Wing Two
Fourth Marine Division
Harry Schmidt
Namur Islet
Seventh Infantry Division
Charles H. Corlett
Kwajalein Key
Raanfield
Wagam
Marshalls
Nimitz
Gilbert Islands
Asaults
Naenui
Schmidt
Buckeystown CC S Society Meets at Routson Home
The Buckeystown community club society met at Dra 4 T. C Routson's Frederean WV home with E. Main presiding. The program included songs led by Mrs Routson, solos by Mrs Anna Edwarde, duets by Mrs J B Jones and Mrs Edwards, a roll call, and a report on 1943 activities. A silver leaf was presented at Mrs C E Mains's home on February 9. The next meeting is set for February 2 at Bin EOL Thomas's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckeystown
CC. S. Society
WS. C.S of
Buckes
Dra
We. Jones
Wasingior
Dci
Vernon Tiusen
Anna Edwarde
J.B. Jones
Edwards
Abs. Edwards
Eol Thomas
Abundance Of Trained Flyers Sparks CPT Debate
Washington February 2 Senate subcommittee hears Len McCarran say Army Air Force casualties are lower than expected creating a surplus of trained pilots. He notes Army Navy plan to cancel civilian pilot training programs in colleges and universities and urges extending the Civilian Pilot Training program for five years beyond its July 1 1944 expiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army Air Force
U.S
Len McCarran
D-Nevi
Senate Commerce Subcommittee
McCarran
War Department
Army
Navy
CPT
Chambers of Commerce
McCarrans Hill
Fourth War Loan Not Yet Half Purchased
Washington reports a lag in fourth war loan pledges with total sales around 6.16 billion dollars, about 44 percent of the 14.0 billion dollar goal. Individual subscriptions rose to 199.00, pushing the state total to 141 billion and edging toward the 3.3 billion quota. Minnesota ranked second as states proceed with varied progress across the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
West Virgin Batile
Treasury
Minnesota
Vthateus
S.ates
Education solution of racial problem urged at Rotary meeting
Dr Henry T. McDonald president of Storer College Harpers Ferry warned education offers the solution to inter racial tensions. He said education is good business since educated people buy better goods and build better citizens. He urged opportunities over correctional measures and urged frankness and fraternity through mutual respect of differing opinions. Guests at the luncheon included Elta Ramsburg Benton Whipple James Mann Porter Hickman Warfield and Rosal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry T. McDonald
Storer College
Harpers Ferry
W Va
Rotary Club
Francis Scott Key Hotel
McDonald
Maryland
William ©. Royal
Dir McDonald
Elta
Ramsburg
Benton Whipple
Laceysville
James Mann
Philadelphia
Pyng Porter
Corning NY
Sidney Hickman di Gatthr P Warfield
Mi Rosal
Frederick
Russians Score Victory On Diplomatic Front
Moscow reports a strategic success in diplomacy by offering autonomy in foreign affairs to Estonia Latvia and Lithuania as part of reconstituting the Soviet republics. The move could boost Moscow's bargaining power in future international relations and alter status ahead of formal recognition by the United States and Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscsow
Soviet Union
Muatehime
Moscow
London
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
United States
Great Britain
Ussr
Leaves From Notebook Of A Correspondent By HAL BOYLE Jan 23 Front
Leaves from the notebook on the Fifth Army Front describe German entrenchments and self-inflicted bombardments to repel American bayonets. A breakfast delay, shelling, and near misses are recounted by soldiers including Joe Woolley and Clarence Heard. Prisoners of war are noted as eager to shed uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
Fifth Army
Weill
Lieut
Edward A. Baker
Philadelphia
Rapida
Joe Woolley
Moody
Texas
Clarence
Uvalde
Joe
Charles W. Koon
San Antonio
Woolley
Soldier’s Hint on Enemy Troops and Positions
A terse remark from a military figure questions why questions about enemy troops and unit positions were not fully clarified. He laments that had the intent been known, he would have recorded the details. The exchange underscores the tension between inquiry and strategic silence.
Archbishop Curley Calls Russian Press Lies on Faith
Archbishop Michael J. Curley of Baltimore said Izvestia lied about the Pope and Catholic Church, accusing the Russian press of sowing disunity among Allies and hinting at plans to seize Eastern Poland and the Baltic states. He spoke in Washington while attending a Mass for Father Vieban at Catholic University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Michael J. Curley
Baltimore
Izvestia
Currey
Anthony Vieban
Catholic University
Pravda
Russia
Poland
Baltic States
Will Of Mrs Mathews Admitted To Probate
The Orphans Court admits the will of Mrs Daisy Portner Mathews of Knoxville to probate. Life estate to her husband Wilbur W Mathews with remainder to two children and two grandchildren, who renounced their remainders. husband receives full title. Personal property $300 to be sold, proceeds split among four heirs. Executor Manuel M Weinberg. Administrator to Charles T Wright's estate reports a $300 auto. other estate accounts approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Daisy Portner Mathews
Knoxville
Kathryn M Hull
J. Mary. Staley
Manuel M Weinberg
Wilbur W. Mathews
Pauline Collier Lawson
Charles Levi Portner
Burgess Colwell Portner
Benjamin B Rosenstock
Edward J South
William M Storm
Alton Bennett
Robert Harold Davidge
Margery Davidge Mannix
292 Mile River Swim From St Louis to Caruthersville
John Sigmund swam nonstop 292 miles down the Mississippi in 89 hours 48 minutes from St Louis to Caruthersville on July 29 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sigmund
Mississippi
St Louis
Caruthersville
Jail Time For Drunkenness And Driving Offenses
In a Wednesday magistrate session led by Edward J. Smith most hearings were traffic violations. Ridgley King received 30 days in jail in default of a $30 fine for drunkenness, while Rufus Cox Long drew 30 days plus 10 more in lieu of fines for drunken and reckless driving. The total jail time runs 40 days. Austin A Oden paid $10.75 fines on hit and run and reckless driving charges. Charles Winpigler was found guilty on operating without a registration and with improper plates, paying $12.50 in fines. Collateral forfeitures included Harry Minnick and Ray Lowe for speeding and plates issues. Additional fines and forfeitures were assessed across a range of speeding, license and registration violations.
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Edward J. Smith
Ridgley King
Frederick
George Hoffman
Pennsylvania
Rufus Cox Long
Port Deposit
Long
Howell F. Wallace
Aberdeen
West Virginia
Austin A Oden
South Market Street
Oden
Benjamin Phebus
H F Wallace
East Patrick Street
Square Corner
North College Parkway
Bernard T. Davis
South Bentz Street
Bowyer B. Fout
Magnolia Avenue
Phobus and
Boone
Charles Winpigler
Norman Trump
Harry F. Minnick
East South Street
Daniel Swomley
Ray L. Lowe
Burkittsville
Donald F. Ramsburg
Rt. 4
James Marks
Emerson
Kelly
Wyalhhasing
Hill
Brandon W Duvall
Corp
The Catch Faces A New Baby Ice Age Today
Observers warn of a cooling trend labeled baby ice age with conditions stronger now than four millennia ago. Scientists note increased cold events and shifting climatic patterns impacting ecosystems and local weather expectations.
Men Begin Returning From Pacific Front After Long Tours
Washington reports that some veterans with the longest hitches in the Pacific will soon come home, to be replaced by fresh troops. Troop rotation will start on a limited scale, guided by combat needs and transport capacity, beginning with men two years or more in the theater. The policy aims to meet furlough demands while maintaining war demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pacific War Zone
Congress
Millard F. Harmon
South Pacific
Harmon
Water Cure Alleged by Japanese in India Amid Torture Claims
An official Indian government account details eight Sikh prisoners captured near Arakan in Burma reporting extreme abuse. They say captors deprived them of water for a day then forced large quantities, with a Japanese officer beating and bayoneting a captive and a noncommissioned officer hanged from a tree before being killed and having his heart removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Government of
India
Arakan
Burma
Spaniards Suffer Losses On Soviet Front
Red Star reports prisoners from Spain's Blue Legion reveal they moved to the Leningrad front from the rear in December. The unit of about 3,000 has suffered about 1,000 dead and wounded over the last six days of retreat, with most draftees rather than volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Red Star
Red Army
Spanish Blue Legion
Soviet Union
Leningrad
Hitler
Compromise Soldier Vote Bill Offered in Senate
A compromise plan for a Federal ballot for military voters was introduced in the Senate by Republicans and Southern Democrats led by Senator Taft. It would let states by June 1, 1944 arrange absentee voting with set terms, and the federal ballot would be available only where states fail to provide ballots under those terms. The measure defers to state law on voter qualifications but waives local registration for armed forces voters. A House test looms as administration supporters push for a broader federal bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Taft
Ohio
House
Overton
D-La
Girard Life names new chairman and president in Philadelphia
Albert Short, founder and president since 1927, is named chairman of the board of the Girard Life Insurance Company of Philadelphia. Walter K. Hardt, longtime vice president since 1942 and former Philadelphia bank executive, becomes president. Hardt is a son of the late William M. Hardt, a native of Frederick, Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phila
Girard Life Insurance Company of
Philadelphia
Albert Short
Walter K. Hardt
Philadelphia Bank
Girard Life
Mr. Short
Hardt
William M. Hardt
Frederick
Decoration Honors Commander W Spencer Butts in Pacific
Harpers Ferry West Virginia February 2 Commander W Spencer Butts USN son of Mrs Jessica F Butts Camp Hill Harpers Ferry has been decorated for valiant services in the Solomon Islands area.
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Harpers Ferry
W Va
W. Spencer Butts
USN
Jessica F. Butts
Camp Hil
Solomon Islands
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