Soviet Push Expands Front Across 600 Miles
Soviet forces launched new offensives across seven sectors from Budapest to Memel as Germans report a major Russian bridgehead near Krakow and Nida. Moscow dispatches claim a broad, intensified advance may force all eastern front divisions into heavy combat, eclipsing prior Soviet actions.
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Bates
Budapest
Hungary
Memel
Baltic
Saki
Poland
East Prussia
Carpathians
Memes
Pulawy Wa Warka
Warsaw
Marshal Konev
Nida
Moscow
Germany
Silesian
Krakow
Associated Press
Buda
Peat
Danube
ATC Completes Two Years of European Air Transport
London May 7 The European Division of the U S Air Transport Command marked two years of operations in which it flew 20 million miles and carried 183000 passengers and 22000906 pounds of cargo An official report says planes under Brig Gen Earl Taig flew 6000000 miles without a fatal accident and evacuated 14000 American wounded from Europe to the United States in the past year.
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London
Jai
Ay 7
Europican Division
U. S
Ate Transport Command
Earl Taig
Europe
United States
Montana Solon Dies in Capital
Representative Francis O Gonnor of Livingston Montana died last night at his Roosevelt Hotel home in Washington. He served as a solon in Montana and passed away in the capital. The capital city tributes and details of his public service are noted in this brief obituary.
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Montana Solon
Washington
Francis O'Gonnor
Livingston, Mont
Roosevelt Hotel
Two More Japanese Admirals Die Reported
Two more Japanese admirals are dead according to a Sunday night broadcast. Vice Admiral Sadaamichi Kajioka and Rear Admiral Minsgate Kameyama are counted among 82 Japanese admirals said to have died on active duty since May 1644. The report did not specify where or how they died.
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Daniel
Sadaamichi Kajioka
Minsgate Kameyama
Tie of Lloéra
Lassie Comes Home Last Time Over Magoya Battle
A B 29 named Lassie Come Home returned damaged and battle worn after a Majoya strike. Crew recounts intense fighter opposition over Magoya with 13 planes believed downed and many damaged. Dallas bombardier H F McCullough credited with two confirmed hits and one probable. Captain J R Callihan bravely faced diving Japanese fighters.
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Philip International
Saipan
Navy Radio
INS
Lassie Come
Magoya
Japan
Dher
H. F. McCullough
Dallas
Texas
McCullough
Nelson Harmon
Easton
Bormbardier
J. R. Callihan
Oacom
Ill
Callihan
Looters Strike at Paris Banknotes as Rail Raid Unfolds
Paris dispatch reports soldiers raiding a railway battalion amid alleged looting of supply trains. An army undercover agent testified of cash and canned fruit destroyed by fire during the raid, with references to cigarette and chocolate diversions. Defendants linked to black market diversion noted with several inductees listed.
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Paris
Chan. Wels
James J. Cupp
Chicago
Frederick HH
Schultz
Detroit
James J. Roepke
Milwaukee
How Diseases Spread Through Home Visits
In San Antonio Dr M J Arendt notes doctors overbooked with home visits unintentionally spread contagious diseases. He cites scarlet fever showing thirteen January cases versus fifty from last year, and twenty five December cases. Arendt warns office exposure risks when physicians cannot visit homes.
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Lso
San Antonio
M. J. Arendt
City Health Department
Arendt
Iasb
Aréndh
Diaper Hearing Draws Packed House and Debate
A crowded hearing on the diaper shortage heard lawmakers and advocates debate production and distribution. Representatives including Emby Taft Douglas, Helen G Douglas, and Margaret Chase Smith questioned WPS and OPA officials while mothers testified. A. Chin of WPB cited no shortage. others blamed CFA as shipments fall and prices rise. In a separate note, Kal-Choo of Dah-Lyn was named best of dogs at a Bekingian Club show.
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Washingtun
Norton
A. Chin
WPB
Sty
Trates
Tell Agente
Iast
Eviday
Sil Maar
Bos
Minneapolis
New York
Detvot
San Francisco
Chicago
George Garland
The
National Institute of Diaper Services
CFA
Garland
Gan
Kal-Choo
Dah-Lyn
John Royce
Brookling
Mass
Bekingian Club of America
Unusually Mild Weather Spreads Across West and South
Unusually mild weather and above normal temperatures prevail across western and southern states. The warmth stretches from the mountains into the plains with readings in the forties in several areas. Texas reports 18 at Dal lik and San Antonio while New Orleans reaches 40 and Milam 76 as the government weather bureaus monitor the pattern.
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Plains States
Dakalas
Texas
Dallik
San Antonio
New Orleans
Government
Weather forecast fragments in Owlesgo area and beyond
A fragmented forecast notes cold spells in Owlesgo and surrounding regions with temperatures mainly in the 20s and 30s, minimal wind, and potential snow. It references traffic impacts from icy highways, colder conditions across the Midwest, and a shift to warmer conditions by Tuesday across the west and Texas.
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Owlesgo
Ban Antonio
New England
New York
Texas
Midwest
Tveday
Normer Ot All
German Air War Rages Over Germany and Berlin
Allied air forces pound German rail yards and oil plants across Freiburg Augsburg Ingolstadt and Duimen with bombing raids on Berlin Merseburg and fuel depots. U S Eighth Air Force and RAF attack. 243 German planes shot down. The 315th Mustang group sets a new daily record by destroying 62 German plants near Berlin amid heavy fighter clashes.
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Ingolstadt
Reutlingen
Eighth Air Force
Zoree
Berlin
Layne Av Thade
Merseburg
Duimen
Germany
Belgium
Carl Spaats
United States
Europe
London
INS
Lleyt
Irwin H. Drenge
Viroqua
Wisy
New German Rocket Reported Observed Near Stockholm
New reports from London via Swedish sources describe a new type of German rocket seen south of Stockholm. The missile purportedly changes course in mid air, with details attributed to the Blue Net Work and correspondent John Bryson.
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New York
Stockholm
Blue Net
John Bryson
London
Bryson
England
Formosa raid signals intensified Pacific war
Tokyo warned of a looming government fall as American carrier planes struck Formosa in a large air and sea assault. Gen. MacArthur reported wide US advances in Luzon with multiple river crossings and a growing beachhead. The operation involved Lib erator and Superfort aircraft from the Philippines and Formosa, while Japanese air defenses suffered heavy losses.
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Tokyo
Formosa
Sixth Army
Advancce
Philippines
Jap Domei
Kaunicki Koiso
Domel
Alr
Formoss
Formosas
Luzon
Lipub
Walter Krueger
Crosset
Agno River
Manlin
Heyamban
Mangatarem
Bayamban
Ala
Slong
Bataan
MacArthur
Bansit
Lucan
Lingayen Gulf
McArthur’s
Nagoya
Japan
War Department
Jan High Command
Fomosa
John
McCain
Forcea
Phillippines
Indo- China
Rembert James
Fala Honeymoon Rumors Stir White House Gossip
Washington date January reports say Fala is on his honeymoon after Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt hinted at it. Veterans and officials noted the first lady’s remarks as a pretense, while some rumors described Fala in sensational terms and questioned motives.
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Washington
Jen
Fala
Franklin D. Hobsevelt
White House
Fall of Houffalize Looms Near the Front
Paris dispatch reports the American First Army moved within about 1.5 miles of Houffalize, center of a German defense line in Belgium. Despite heavy weather, Allied forces advanced on St. Vith and near Malmedy, with 15 towns taken overnight as the bulge tightened.
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Paris
First Army
Houffalize
Hell On Wacels
Second Armored
Third Army
Fleet Army
St. Vith
Wills
St. Vin
Laroclg
von Rund= Stedd
Thurimond
Stavelot
Malmedy
Firat
Gallent
Bulge
Laroche
Houffelize
Briree
United States
Bupremo
Saar
Alstee
Tuird
Stavetot
First
Ligneuville
Beaumont
Coulee
Patton
Michamps
Haslogne
Woods Three
Luxembourg
Wiltz
Bertogne
Peakinna
Hatten Bat
Yanks in Pacific Watch First Concrete Highway Opened
Luzon report from Mangaldan dated January 14 describes the Pacific war progress with the capture of a concrete highway and first traffic lights. Soldiers praise the smooth two lane road from Santa Barbara to Calcutta, while noting envy toward Paris and attention from Filipinos in colorful dress amid markets, parks, railways, schools, and basketball courts.
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Howard
Santa Barbara
Calcatta
Jist
Paris
New Guinea
Carreen Andont Vinta
Manila
Bob de Lay
Wessington Springs
Erviowy
Uke Dagupan
Mangaldan
Santa, Barbara
Little Parks
1st Yank Convoy Over Ledo Road Opens Burma Route
The first American convoy carrying war supplies overland from India to China reached Mystkila. It traveled 292 miles of the 1000 mile route from Ledo and included ammunition, jeeps, artillery and ambulances loaded on heavy and medium tracks. Engineers Capt Hunter Hanks and Lieut. Leo Riordan walked about 360 miles scouting the route during a 40 day monsoon expedition. Brig. Gen. Lewis A. Pick officially declared the Ledo section open, calling it the most difficult road-building project the American army has undertaken in wartime.
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Mystkyina
Burma
India
China
Mystkyliva
Eros Bursa
Ohiia
Lagli Range
Pagoda
Punkin
Agaold
Hunter Hanks
Alexandria
Ala
Leo Riordan
Poughkeepsie
Leda
Den
Lewis A. Pick
Auburn
County Tax Deadlines and Receipts Report
County treasurer notes delinquent taxes after January deadline. December receipts totaled $325,000 with disbursements cited and taxes due approach. Officials warn of penalties and urge prompt payment to avoid further arrears.
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Deter
Bam
Bell
Dicklogn Alates
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Hya Ehrenborg
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Schlossberg
Blayukin Neckh
Dudas Pest
ATC
Weether
Britain
Freiburg
Augsburg
Daily Telegraph Today
Sone Buced
Reichsmarshal Goering
France
Excutea
Ellabe Cald
Kfarshal
Fyne
General MacArthur
Mantle
Phute
Pacific
Ledo Road
Myitkyina
Myitiyina
Tengchung
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