Churchill to Urge Speed In Plans for Rule of Reich
London reports say Prime Minister Churchill will push for swift approval of Big Three plans to rule Germany at a Three meeting. Inside summaries suggest northern Germany already shows political decay while Germans plan hedgehog defense in Bavaria and Austria. Authorities warn German collapse is not global but widespread, with coordination for immediate action anticipated.
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Churchill
London
Renarts
Germany
Prine Tinister Churchill
Bis
Releh
Iit
Bavaria
Austeln
Berehies- Baden
Hiper
Widars
Ghurchitt
Fenchen
Blind Author Donates Cash To Orphans
Bilni Tou Pothier, author of a noted work, gave a portion of his income to orphans. He allocated $3 to the Light city editor to distribute equally among Catholic, Protestant and Jewish orphans. Though based in Louisville, he maintains ties with readers in many cities and once sold the Light in downtown San Antonio.
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Bilni Tou Pothier
Lou‘tras
Light City
Louisville
San Antonio
Mexico train wreck may kill 300 and injure 400
Dispatches from the interior report the worst Mexican train disaster as a fast freight telescoped into a standing car filled with 1900 religious pilgrims bound to San Juan de los Lagos. Fire and wreckage hinder efforts 100 miles from Mexico City, with death toll feared at up to 300 and injuries near 400.
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Mexico
San Juan de Los Lagoe
Inllace
Hiantgo
Texas Gas Export Restriction Sought
The Washington Manufacturers association plans to press Governor Stevenson in Austin on Monday for support of legislation to curb natural gas exports from Texas. Attending will be Charles G. Lee, George Maggard, Chalk W. Carroll and George Friedfigh. The group cited wartime energy needs and concerns over national gas supplies.
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Wacatat Bas Panseryaylon
Iclasion
Goernor Stevenson
Austin
Bis
Texas
Harry Jerrsty
Chatman
Charles GC. Leel
George Maggard
iChark
W. Carroll
George Friedfigh
Nazi Armor Fails to Halt Red Armies in Poland and Berlin Drive
Soviet and German front reports describe Zhukov’s forces pushing from Ratze buhr toward Neu Lakettin as Russians close off routes from Danzig and threaten Berlin. Berlin defenses fray while Moscow claims gains around Breslau and across the Oder. German reinforcements move to the east as the battle for the Polish corridor, Pomerania, and the capital intensifies.
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Kustria
Silesia
Pomerania
Zhukov
Ratzebuhr
Withln
Neulakettin
Znukov
Trop Kestin
Danzig
Baltic
East Prussia
Liepaja Peninsula
Latvia
Konigsberg
Prussia
Bay of Danzig
Junkers
Moscow
Konev
Oder
Breslau
Bertn
Une
Berlin
Neu- Ten
Stockholm
Frankfort-on-the-Oder
Romainique
Tove
Schnettemuhl
Torus
Berlin Girds For Battle On The Front Line
Berlin braces for a major confrontation as Soviet forces under Zhukov push rapidly forward. Military leadership warns of dire odds yet vows continued self defense and unity despite shortages and morale strain. High command contends Hitler remains distant while Goering directs limited action amid a chilling winter siege.
Services Set for 70 Year Old Man Wolfarth
Funeral services for Jacob Wolfarth 70 native of Warren who settled in Texas after moving from New York will be held at Clarke Mearns Funeral Home. He was a longtime merchant, rancher, and hotel worker, survived by four sons Gus A and Max T Wolfarth of San Antonio and two more in Seattle and Oklahoma, plus eight great grandchildren.
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Claik- Mearns
Jacob Wohtfarth
Warren Irs
North
Max C. G. Hrinrlen
Sie Lugheran Chizen
Wolforth Caime
New York
Sie
Texas
Old Menger
Uie
Union Weaver Lodge
The
Hermann Sons
Gus
Groundhog Predicts Six More Weeks of Winter
Quarryville groundhog emerged from its burrow amid heavy snow on February 2, marking a six week extension of winter per the local Groundhogs Lodge. Officials described the shadow, offered humorous warnings, and noted a five foot mouth of snow cleared from the burrow as crowds watched the annual event.
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Gabblere- Knob
Guiliy
Unis Mountain
Quarryville
William A. Hensel
Drew Asurer
Cordell Huth
Roossvel
General Mud Slows Down Yank Advance
General Mud slows the Allied push as the 82nd Airborne fights through a Siegfried Line sector. Patrolling units report few enemy forces, while engineers race to clear thawed, pothole-ridden roads for trucks carrying rations and ammunition.
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Tom Yarksweigh
82Nd Airborne Division
Siegfried Line
Fev
Delnysd
Lit
Western Front
Siegisied
Hac
Ines
Divison
John D. Kirkwood
Columbus
Ohio
New Guinea
Solomons
Tefcain
Geraghty Refuses Reduced Salary
John E B Geraghty justice of the peace of a precinct declines the reduced salary. He cites prior terms and argues he is entitled to about 117 dollars monthly, accusing officials of diminishing public spending and depriving citizens of earnings.
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John EB. Geraghty
Preeinct
Charles W. Anderson
Funeral Arrangements for Frederick Ferdinand Nigel
Frederick Ferdinand Nigel, 5, president of Westland Security, died Thursday night at a hospital in Nave of Texas. He lived in San Antonio for 60 years at 221 King Witla Street. Survived by widow Mrs G Morran Nigel, daughter Josephine Nigel of San Antonio, Katee Alsters, Mrs Del Reno, Myx Cise Galleger, and Miss Dolly Niggli, all of San Antonio. Funeral services at Porter Lor ing chapel at 2 am Saturday with burial in Mission Burial Park.
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Frederick Ferdinand ‘Nigel
Westland Security Company
Nave
Texas
King Witla Street
Mra
Morran Nigel
Josephine Nigel
San Antonio
Katee Alsters
del Reno
Myx
Cise Galleger
Dolly Niggli
Porter Loring Chapel
Io Imission Burial Park
Navy Errs in LST Sinking
Navy reports sinking of LSTs in the Philippines with losses amid combat operations. LST M6 near 749 under Lieut. Jon A. Baghutt reportedly not yet confirmed. crew of 164 aboard. Navy says details not prepared.
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Navy
Washington
Orc
Wnerrer Ih
Fnss
L&t
Stalingrad Marks End of Siege
The article recalls the end of the Stalingrad siege marking a turning point in World War II with German losses of about 600 000 dead or captured. It notes Soviet counteroffensives, Luftwaffe bombardments, and the city’s strategic significance on the Volga. It also details post siege recovery including housing, hospitals, and infrastructure rebuilt in Stalingrad.
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Bers Tin
Bisyshel
Ghukov
Stalingrad
Berlin
Russia
Stalinegrad
Volga
Hitler
Strithgrad
Elashley Macers
Tash
Poermene
Stalugead
Atalitt Tractor
Alexander Chutanov
Bhalinetad
SPEER
Ares
Hind
North Fights Fuel Lock North Fights Fuel Lock
Weather and coal supply tensions ripple through the Midwest as Mayor Kirkland halts coal shipments in Alliance. Officials seek temporary diversion of 5,000 tons of coal from Brazil and Argentina while temperatures plunge to near the zero mark in several states. Rain and snow push eastward, affecting Texas to Arkansas and northern states, with frigid nights continuing into Friday and Saturday.
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Kirkland
Alliance
Ohio
T. EB Garmon
Tunis Fuel Merchants Association
RTD
Trindis
Brazil
Argentina
Midwest
Minnesot
Wisconsin
North Dakota
Mitnois
Mimwims
Wausau
Wis
Duluth
Minn
Grand Parks
N. D
Rockford
Tiwax
Nora
Lower Lakes Region
Ofia
Sawtheas
Ika Ehlily Wether
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Fin
Texas
Arkansas
Nort
Dakota
Chioago
Lon Ouit
Tennes
Tilneis
Million Christmas Packages Lost to German Advance
Washington reports that about a million Christmas packages plus mail were lost to enemy action during the mid December German offensive on the western front. Officials say losses in a two to three week period beginning mid December were the heaviest of the war, with 62 million packages successfully delivered to soldiers overseas despite disruption.
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Washington
War Department
Nea
Europe
Amy Postal Service
Christmas Day Delays Reported by Army Troops
Complaints arise over delays in distributing Christmas provisions and materials to troops in F. Army explains no rettribution of nails occurred. sending more might be required before re sorting for smaller units. Officials warn delays cause worry to relatives at home amid mounting casualty lists and lack of contact.
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Christms Mabing
Cevi
Creomulsion for Coughs and Bronchitis Ad Slogan
A vintage ad proclaims Creomulsion relieves chest colds and bronchitis by loosening phlegm and soothing irritated lungs. It promises quick relief and offers a money back guarantee if relief is not found. It urges readers to ask their druggist for Creomulsion regardless of prior medicines tried.
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