Allied air raid sinks four ships near Borneo and Palau gains ground
Allied planes sunk four freighter trans ports off Borneo including a 4000 ton vessel and three Lahongs near Darvel Bay. An enemy schooner was sunk near the southern Philippines as 13 ships and seven barges were listed as casualties. Palau batteries expanded as U S Marines and Army troops seized three islets and opened a new airfield, gaining nine islets in the southern Palau group.
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Alfred E. Smith Ill After Transfer to Rockefeller Hospital
Former Governor Alfred E. Smith is seriously ill at Rockefeller Institute Hospital in New York. Dr. Raymond P. Sullivan said his condition is still hopeful and that Smith, 73, was moved from St. Vincent's Hospital for treatment after not responding as well as hoped. He has suffered heart exhaustion since August and has not been in good health since his wife’s death months ago.
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New York
Alfred & Smith
Rockefeller Institute Hospital
Raymond P. Sullivan
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St. Vincent’s Hospital
Rockefeller Hospital
Smith
St Vincent's Hospital
Weather Ahead for West Virginia Saturday
Morning will be sunny and warmer by afternoon with temperatures around five degrees at dawn and a high near sixty two. Evening conditions remain mild with no significant precipitation reported yesterday.
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Political Calendar Bricker Speeches Next Week Across States
A schedule lists Bricker and Governors Brick and Warren visiting Bowling Green Nashville Minneapolis Centralia St Louis Washington Ollumwa Davenport Rock Island Charleston St Paul St Cloud and Duluth with day and night appearances. Roosevelt radio address noted in Washington.
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Bowling Green
Kye
Nashville
Tenn
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Minneapolis
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Centralia
St. Louis
President Roosevelt
Washington
Ollumwa
Davenport
Rock Island
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Reich-Smashing Push By Allies Planned If War Continues in 1945
Allied fighting men move into position on the western front aiming a hard, head-on drive into Germany. If war extends into spring 1945, the Allies plan a final, all-out strike to break Germany’s last defenses and push toward unconditional surrender, with potential widespread destruction to be avoided only if Germany collapses piecemeal.
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Nelson resigns as W P B chairman for major foreign role
Donald M. Nelson ends a turbulent tenure as War Production Board chairman to take a new post of major importance in foreign economic relations, with President Roosevelt praising his wartime armament work. J A Krug becomes acting chairman and pledges continuity as Nelson contemplates a high post in postwar economic cooperation.
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Washington
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Nazis Surrender Calais To Allies
Allied forces accepted the German surrender of Calais after a two hour artillery bombardment and brief air strike. Canadian Press reports German defenders marched out as prisoners amid smoke from gas columns as the port’s usefulness faded for a short period.
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37 Axis Ships Sunk By British U Boats
British submarines have sunk 37 Axis ships and damaged ten more in recent operations spanning from the Arctic circle to the Aegean. The admiralty communiqué lists one large supply ship one R boat and six medium supply ships among the sunken vessels with no British losses noted.
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London
Arctic Circle
Aegean
Admiralty
County War Fund Drive For 50000 Opens Tomorrow
Raleigh county launches its War Fund drive with a goal of 50000. Chairman F A Bibb says organization is complete and house to house subscriptions begin this week. District 24 UMW endorsement and coal payroll deductions boost support as ministers urge donations to the combined drive. The quota is reduced by 5000 from 1943.
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Raleigh
R. T D. Watts
Beckley
Bibb
District 24
United Mine Workers
Raleigh County
Unis Yore
Elkins Airport Dedicated Amid Aviation Optimism
The Elkins airport dedication drew about 4,000 attendees despite rain. L. W. King of American Airlines predicted air transport will transform shipping perishable goods and expand national life. Jose Lee of the Civil Aeronautics Board urged vision while Rep. Jennings Randolph called the field a vital aviation main street.
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L. W. King
American Airlines
Oklahoma
Civil Aeronautics Board
Lee
Jennings Randolph
Flemins
Procaram
Bleue
Civil Air Patrol
Nicaraguan Rebels Invade Costa Rica Clash Reported
Nicaraguan revolutionaries led by Gen Nozuera Gomez clashed with Costa Rican border patrol and reportedly occupied the town of Muelle de San Carlos. Col Raul Zeledon was marching toward the border to engage the invaders.
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Associated Press
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Costa Rica
Nozuera Gomez
Muelle de San Carlos
Raul Zeledon
New Attacks On Siegfried Line Make Slight Gain
Allied forces press toward Belfort and along the Siegfried line as U S Seventh Army advances nine miles northwest of Belfort through Vosges snow. First Army gains on a 60 mile front near Prum as German defenses stiffen. Bomber and fighter activity heavy around Metz Nancy corridor. Nijmegen sector sees continued fighting and German counterblows.
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Community Concert Group Sees 600 Memberships Toward Goal
About 600 memberships were secured as the Community Concert association closed its campaign. Directors and Beckley teachers meet at the Beckley hotel at 1 30 this afternoon to select three artists with the available funds. Campaign chairman Mrs J Q Hintchinson said the goal of 800 was not reached but the dues increase from 3 to 5 dollars will allow a higher quality of artists.
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Lawall-WVUI Suit Again Sent To Circuit Court For Trial
West Virginia university president contest remains in Kanawha county circuit court as five appellate judges deny a university board appeal. The injunction stays in effect and Dr. Lawall continues to serve while lawsuits challenge the ouster. Special State AG Herman Bennett sought Supreme Court review after Judge Bouchelle declined to dissolve the injunction.
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Wallace Campaign For FDR Expands Across West Virginia
In Huntington Clarence W Meadows Democratic gubernatorial nominee outlined a plan to place state health institutions under nonpolitical control with medical professionals. Pennybacker Tot Parkersburg spoke at Cabell County rally as Meadows urged appointments based on merit and cooperation with authorities to elevate institutional standards.
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Parkersburg
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West Virginia Battleground Looms in 1948 Campaign
West Virginia is called a battleground as both parties plan major stops. Senator Harry S. Truman and Governor Dewey are expected to visit. Bricker and Pepper also head to Huntington and Wheeling. Debates loom between Charleston mayor Dawson and Meadows over state budget cuts.
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Associated Press
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Ohio
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Red Army drives across Danube in Balkans push
Soviet forces crossed into Yugoslavia and southeastern Hungary driving toward Belgrade and Budapest. Reports say Danube bridgehead secured, Yugoslav and Romanian fronts see advances as German resistance weakens amid defection calls and leaflets urging surrender.
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8th Set Back In One Italian Sector
Allied forces report mixed progress in Italy with Americans advancing in a rain swept salient though facing strong German counterattacks. The British line holds near Rimini while river conditions hinder supply routes and Fiumin ic is described as swollen, complicating operations.
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