Washington Fights for Philadelphia in 1777 Occupation
A fragmented account recalls the British occupation of Philadelphia in 1777, New Jersey and Valley Forge hardship, and leadership strains among American generals. Washington defends his officers while Gates and Conway plot against him, and British leisure contrasts with American sacrifice during winter privations.
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Philadelphia
Continental Congress
Baltimore
Washington
Germantown
Filadelphia
Americana
Sullivan
Congress
Benedict Arnold
Greeks Move North in Albania Front
Greek f routes regaining momentum north of Kilsura in central Albania after repelling two Italian counterattacks. Heavy snow and cold push Italians back to strong Greek positions. Artillery exchange noted along the Emo area and coastal sector while weather limits air activity. Albanian guerrillas led by Insurgent Malik Dreben raid behind Fascist lines near Beret as Greeks press forward. Two Athanian battalions disbanded for desertion.
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Athens
Berati
Albania
Tnicr
Kilsura
Emsbra
Poastal
Struga
Yweo- Islavic
Malik Dreben
Berett
Electric Power Output Rises Across Week
New York report from the Edison Electric Institute shows power production at 2.834 billion kilowatt hours this week, up 4.8 percent from the prior week and 3 percent from the same week last year. The gain was slower than seasonal expectations.
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New York
Edison Electric Institute
Woman, 42, Gives Birth to 19th Baby
Allentown woman Mrs Edwin Trapp, wife of a Works Progress Administration worker, becomes mother for the nineteenth time. Fourteen of her children are living. The latest arrival brings the girls in the family to sixteen. She was married during the war era. The article notes the large family and ongoing childbirth.
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Allentown
Edwin Trapp
WRA
Inn
Eledit
Gypsy 'cure' costs S A chef $500
John Guicharnaud of 614 Chestawah Streets said a stranger Gypsy woman offered a cure for his wife and two sons. She took about $500 in cash and valuables, then left with a valise to a cathedral, returning to find only crumpled newspaper and no money. He reported the incident to police.
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John Guilhhamiaud
Chestawhatrees
St. Anthony Holet
Giipsy Womers
Guichamaud
Joe Morales
Guicharnaud
Mexico
Chletiarnaud
McTales
Two Injured in Los Angeles School Bus Crash
A Medina county school bus overturned after colliding with a car near Gulebra raid just after discharging ten students at Thomas Jefferson High. Injured were Tajored Pay Schuchart and Calvin Bloubing with cuts and head injuries. a third student was uninjured. The driver and others were aided by police. several students had already reached their schools. Fay from Our Lady of the Lake college remained hospitalized at Nix hospital. Burtink high school and others reported no injuries.
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Medina County
Gulebra
Thomas Jefferson High School
Pay Schuchart
Calvin Bloubing
Belawty
Fay
Our Lady Ot the Lake College
Nix Hospital
Ang Celgin
Burtink High School
Routh B. Green ‘Hospital
Cay
Louis Harnett
Taft Boulevard
Security fight looms again in state senate debate
Austin reports bitter echoes of two year old contention as senators gathered to consider rules changing a revenue measure. Senator Jon Z. HM of Hernsiaysoi urged ensuring a floor vote on any revenue raising bill with substantial senate support noted.
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Austin
Senate
Jon Z. HM
Hernsiaysoi
Soviet Food Fleet Issues Linked to Britain
London reports Britain’s economic warfare chief Hugh Dalton is probing rumors of a 200-vessel Soviet merchant fleet to move goods from the Americas to Russia. Observers say Moscow aims to use trade signs to pressure Germany, but officials warn Russia cannot meet obligations from its own resources.
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London
Hugh Dalton
Russia
Americas
Masco
Britain
Germany
Ibi S
Roussia
Reich
Oscar Mergele Dies After Papers Route Courageous Writer
Blind 8S A Newsie Oscar Mergele dies at home after returning from selling papers on Howaton and Navanto streets. He overcame vision loss and finished school, learned to read and write, and became a writer and poet published in poetry magazines. Funeral Thursday at Riebe Potters Home chapel with Rev. Albert Shirkey officiating. interment in Roselawn cemetery. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Mergele, brother Roy, and sisters Wanda, Hilda, and Lottie.
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Claude Stanish
Oscar
San Antonio
Mergele
Howaton and
Navanto
CML
Severn
The
Light
Mwe
Riebe Potters] Home
Alebert Shirkey
Roselawn Cemetexy
Jan Mes
Riddipn Mergele
Roy
Wanda Mergeln
Hilda Wishert
Mil
Antonia
Lottle Boyie
Kingeville
Navy Seeks Mosquito Fleet for Coastal Defense
The Navy asked Congress for authority to build 40 percent small vessels including sub chasers, mine sweepers, and torpedo boats, with 310.46 million dollars for construction and 25 million for expansion of facilities. The program would place 86 vessels on the Great Lakes and increase anti air and armor protection aboard new ships, endorsed by the naval committee for a total of 809 million dollars across ships and ordnance facilities.
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Washington
Jai
Uthe Navy
Rongress
Uyem
Samuel M. Robinson
Ehter
Bureau of Ships
House Naval Canunity
Congress
Great Lakes
Wewide
Ite
Devy
Rene Admiral W
Purlong
Dief
Ordnance
Saniel M. Robinson
Hovea
Lielopsn
Cyclist Evades Police On Jose phine Tobin Drive
A San Antonio motorcyclist exceeded the speed limit Tuesday night on Josephine Tobin Drive. Officer J Gordon reports the rider showed sportsmanlike? knots on the vehicle and rode on the wrong side, then escaped pursuit.
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San Antonio
Ofiicer J. Gordon
Josephine ‘Tobin Drive
Gordon
Mane
Sted
Holdup Slayers Executed in Ohio
COLUMBUS Ohio January 16 Anthony Chasolt 29 and Joseph Dittner 23 both of Brooklyn New York were executed today in the Ohio penitentiary for the holdup slaying of Edward J Brondy Clive Jad Fuieter last year in Brooklyn New York officials report the men were inmates at the Ohio prison and their execution marks the conclusion of the case.
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Columbus
Anthony Chasolt
Josejh Dittnren
Brooklyn
Edward J. Brdmnty
Clive- Jad Fuieter
Weather Forecast San Amite and West Texas regions
Partly cloudy to cloudy conditions with cooler temperatures. Wednesday night to Thursday shows westerly to northerly winds, with highs around 72 and Thursday night near 44 to 68. East Texas coast warns of overcast with scattered showers. West Texas mostly cloudy then colder.
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San Amite
Con
Texas
West
Texaa
Worth
U S Hull urges lend-lease to Britain and foes world conquest
Secretary Hull testifies before the foreign affairs committee urging unlimited war material aid to Britain and allies to defeat a global movement of conquest. He warns that if Britain falls, Germany could threaten the Atlantic and U S security. He condemns Axis expansion and argues the need for self defense measures under the president's plan.
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Washington
Slaze Bull
Congress
Hutt
Supeport
Roosevelt
Fation
Britain
Germany
Atlantic
South Atlantic
Blanket to Call For Blankets Weather Outlook and Temps
The forecast from Weatherman J Henry Darhoe predicts clouds and a blanket of clouds for Wednesday afternoon and Thursday. Colder air expected Wednesday night and Thursday with moderate west winds shifting to northwest. Highs around 72 Wednesday, near 68 Thursday.
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J. Henry Darhoe
Substitution Devised by Italy Reported in Rome
Report from Rome states Italy devised a 40 percent explosive to cut Allied supply lines. Authorized sources identify the explosive as pentrole T 4 formed from formaldehyde lire and ammonia, with ample availability in Italy. The munitions industry is reportedly weeding up supplies to counter this.
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Rome
Jay
Italy
Hog prices surge to year highs in sharp advance
In Chicago trading, hog prices jumped sharply the strongest since 1939, with top quotes around $1 per pound and bids for 1000 head plus 5000 designated for delivery. Industry buyers and army demand fueled the rally as dealers paid higher wires to rebuild supplies.
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Chicago
Jan
Europe
Livesatek
Peace aims outlined by Correll Hull in foreign policy
Secretary of State Correll Hull today set universal peace as a goal of American policy. He urged rapid enactment of lend lease aid to the Allies and listed five objectives: security for the United States, reduction of armaments, support for law and non-intervention, sound economic methods, and international cooperation toward Western Hemisphere solidarity.
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Washington
Western Hemisphere
Correll Hult
House
United States
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