Train Death Of L A Bride Under Probe
In Pascagoula Mississippi an inquest opens into the death of Dorothy Joan Wells Reader a San Antonio bride of eight months found unconscious near railroad trucks. Police theorize she fell from a train and was injured before the body was found by a group of workmen. Her wedding ring and coat identified her. her purse contained cash and a gift card. Husband Lieutenant Reader traveled from Tampa to meet her in San Antonio where funeral plans are pending and the body was due to arrive.
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Pascamula
Miss
Dorothy Joan Wells Reader
San Antonio
Pagangoula
Nixon
Rural school aid bill passes House in Texas
The Texas House rapidly approves a rural aid package totaling 1.575 million dollars to boost teacher pay and expand state financial aid to rural schools. The measure, awaiting Senate action, would fund the remainder of the fiscal year through August 31 and increase monthly salaries by 78 dollars for about 15,000 teachers, plus 1 extra dollar per pupil for transportation and extended tuition aid eligibility.
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Austin
Senate
R. L. Proffer
Renton
Carriers strike Formosa and Hong Kong raids widen
Waves of air attacks from Formosa and allied carrier groups smash ports from Hong Kong to Canton and Amoy. Japanese ships and planes suffer heavy losses while U S forces repulse counterattacks on Luzon and advance toward Manila, with partial reports indicating large shipping damage and rising tension in Tokyo.
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Formosa
China
Seipan
Tokyo
U.S
Luizon
Philippines
Halsey
Hong Kong
Canton
Swaton
Amoy
Parmosa
Takao Navel
Admiral Nimitz
Guam
Superstoria
Emmett O'Donnedy
Tokyo Radio
South China Sea
Saigon
Indo-China
Phibious
Gaia Toms
Damortis-Rosario
Manntla
Moncada
MacArthur
Associated Press
Front
U.S. Britain Agree to Lend Ships to France
London press report says the United States and Britain will allocate a number of ships to the French government between now and April 2 to help meet France's import requirements as announced by the foreign office.
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London
United States
Britain
Naw
France
Sna Foreign Office
Rainy Warmer Weather Across Forecoast San Antonio Area
Forecast calls for rain and warmer conditions Wednesday afternoon and night in Forecoast San Antonio and vicinity. Thursday turns cloudy with fresh to strong winds and a high near 64. Some variations mention rain in eastern portions. Weather updates continue on page 2.
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San Antonio
Texas
Daylight Raids Smash Germany
Night bombing raids by Allied air forces hit Hamburg Magdeburg and western Germany striking rail lines oil facilities and military targets. Long range Lancasters from England conducted the Magdeburg raid marking a farther reach of 1600 miles round trip with escort by heavy bombers and Luftwaffe counterattacks noted.
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Brux
U. S. 5Th Air Force
England
Luftwaffe
Colonel Recalled For Flying With English Nobles
An American air force colonel faced recall to the United States after a trip from England to Brussels aboard the colonel's aircraft with two titled Englishwomen, Lady Geerig Johnston and Lady Diana Nixon. They were fined 240 dollars for defense-regulation violations. The trial in Melton Mowbray heard Cecila was misled by authorities over security concerns, as the flight used an American crew and field.
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London
Americag Air Force
United States
England
Brut- Séls
Heralt
Geellig Jonnstone
Slater
Diana Nixon
Sata
E. G. Rokey
Melton Mowbray
Daily Herald
Cecilia
Brussels
Calonel
Socom
Heras Eheperom
Earl of Cowley
All Med
Bel- Bilm
Erle Myers
Lary Cecula
Bus Operators Continue Strike in San Antonio Area
Air traffic near Bowen Trailways terminal was quiet as San Antonio bus drivers, led by Howard Ingram, faced a Dallas hearing before the WLB for back-to-work order noncompliance. The strike began Monday night amid wage dispute after a new contract’s wage provisions were delayed, with drivers from Wichita Falls, Houston, Fort Worth, and Dallas represented.
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Bowen Trailways
San Antonio
Dallas
Howard Ingram
WLB
Batt Antonio
Hye
Amalgamated Association of Short
Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employes of America, Division 1142
Texas Division Honors Known Officers Amid Army Links
A historical note shows Texas units and officers tied to Army service. Capt Zerk Robertson of Merkel and Capt Joseph Gil of Buchanan along with Lieut Cariel Naverrell of Texas are listed among commissioned officers, highlighting the division's wartime prominence and leadership. The piece mentions the 36th division and references ongoing officer strength.
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Zerk Robertson
Merkel
Texas
Joseph Gil
Buchanan
Cariel Naverrell
Enth Army
Muaj
RI Para
Admiral Chandler Killed in Luzon Action
Washington dispatch reports Rear Admiral Theo Chandler was killed in action in Luzon, marking the 11th naval officer loss in the Flag division since he took command in July and served since 1944. Also listed is Captain Robert Walton Fleming, killed in the same action, with his widow Emma Scott Slitt noted as survivor. The Navy statement, issued last night, confirms the two deaths and notes Chandler’s Washington home and Annapolis origins.
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Washington
Theo 1
Annapolis
Haimadehladore
EB. Chandler
Liyton
Beatrice Fairfax Chand
Chandler
Navy
Robert Walton Fleming
Fleming
Emma Scott Sutt
Edward Ft. Slitt
Bus Driver Quits After Violent Outburst on City Bus
A Guadalupe Town transit bus driver stopped at 8 15 p m Tuesday and violently kicked a passenger, hurled transfers, then ordered riders off. He walked to the station, handed in his resignation, saying he was tired of it all.
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Transit Company
Ciedalupe-Town
Ijarose
Nantly
Wildishield
Cigarette Rationing Plan Fails to Win NYC Support
In New York City on January 17 the proposed cigarette rationing plan from the National Association of Tobacco Distributors failed to gain support. Reverut Incge chain retailers backed rejection as impractical, casting doubt on any near-term rationing rollout.
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New York
Insi
National Association of Tobaccs Distributors, Inc
New York City
Reverut Incge Chainatores
Inettwas
Ridiewigus
Imprace
British Cross Roode River Near Aachen
British forces cross the Roode River near Aachen as part of Eisenhower s winter offensive. Troops advance up to 1000 yards across grassy roads, aiming to straighten the Allied line on the upper Roer and press toward major German positions. The Ardennes salient is said to be flattened while US forces push toward St Vith and Houffalize.
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Brijarik
Second
Dileteren
Mess
Meuse
Roer
Aachen
Ceneral Eisenhower
Roode
Germany
U. SS
Ninta Jaray
Linnieh
Schmidt
U. & Fivelartoy
Furmher
Anlont
Th Army
Ardennes
First Army
Tron
St. Vith
Texas Coast Weather Dispatch Warns of Storms Impact
Prone storms threaten northeastern states with heavy snowfalls and strong winds. Snow plows and shovels banned as thousands clear sections from New England to Pennsylvania and the Carolinas. Blizzard totals reach 16 to 20 inches in Harrisburg and Chicago reports heavy snow. Cold fronts push arctic temps while Southeast winds raise small craft warnings coast to coast.
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New Eugland
St. Lawrence Valley
Parta
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
Eno
Federal Weather Bureau
Chicago
Harrisburg
Sringing
Drownsvile
Port Aruar
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Minnesota
Dakotag
Iowa
Nebraska
Lake
Wisconsin
Michigan
Indiana
Pelleton
Mich
Dakotas
Gulf States
Birmingham
Ala
Atlanta
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Portland
Ore
San Diego
Unlucky At Cards, Lucky in War With 30th Division at Thirimont
Capt. Reeser of the 30th Infantry, Gettysburg, with three men, fought Germans in a house near Thirimont Belgium. Fire drove the paratroopers to flee as Reeser ordered a retreat to safety. Aerial action, house fire, and close combat described. Both Reeser and Maj. Sweeney earned multiple decorations. Reeser eyed for home leave with a new Purple Heart cluster.
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Thirimont
Belgium
Ineilan
Reeser
E-Chancel
Whichmont
Gettysburg
Jor
Potint
Restor
Reaser
Renser
Maj
Ralph Ssene't
Houston
Texas
Drew Cattla
Newk
Kerley
Ace Downs 7 Japs in Ten Minutes
Pilot William A. Shomo from Jeanette Pennsylvania shot down seven Japanese planes in ten minutes during an armed reconnaissance mission near Luzon Philippines on January 17 1944 His wingman claimed three more as American fighters delivered a rapid assault on a formation near Bagulo Lipscomb aided by Shomo downsizing the Nip bomber and fighter threat while the Americans sustained no battle damage and expended 1600 rounds with no holes in their planes
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Luzon Island
Philippines
Wiliam A. Shomo
Jeanette
Aviation
Wmiundes
Shona
Phursday Taorhiy
Bagulo
Bayi AY
Lipssom
Lipscomb
Wien
Howard
Bhomp
Tony
Sare
Shomo
Mpinning
Owl
Siy
Lipscomy
Kaye's Dog Rates Over Servicemen
Seaman First Ghoss Sean Laroy 18 claimed he was bumped from air transport to New York in a priority dispute. He said a dog crate for Col Eliott Roosevelt’s wife in Hollywood occupied three seats on an Army cargo flight after delays in Dayton and Memphis.
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Dayton
Qhlo
Stafford
Tax Keller
Memphis
Tenn
Army Ceutenant
Leroy
Taroy
Col
Eliott Roosevelt
Hollywood
No Jap trade signs spread in Oregon towns
Anti Japanese sentiment surfaces in Hood River and Gresham as merchants display no Jap trade signs and a grocery and hardware store post warnings. Hood River Legion faces petition drive to restore Nisei names on veterans list. only three Jap-Americans have returned under relocations. Ray Gato says neighbors are gracious and Hood River Valley remains beautiful.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
Hood River Valley
American Legion Post
J&p-American
Oresham
America
Hood Rivera
Odell Methodist Churthy
Legion
Nise
Mme
Ray Gato
War Relocation Authority
Sato
Qur Hood River Valley
Hondo Army Air Field Band In Concert at Our Lady College
Our Lady of the Lake college hosts the Hondo Army Air Field band in concert at 7:15 p.m. Friday in the college auditorium. Admission is by war stamps and bonds. Soloists include Sgt Herbert Schulty on clarinet and Sgt Nat White, tint.
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Our Lady of the Lake College
Hondo Army Air Field
Ad Wission
Herbert Schulty
Nat White
Reds Smash 28 Miles From Reich
War dispatches report Soviet and Polish forces breaking German lines near Warsaw as the Red Army advances on a broad front. Stalin announced the capture of Warsaw after a winter offensive that outpaced German defenses, with German estimates placing major formations defending the area. Berlin warned Russians would press the drive, detailing immense forces arrayed northwest and south of the capital.
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London
Warsaw
Stalin
Red Army
Poland
Lublin
Berlin
Frontline troop movements and distances reported
The report lists distances on multiple fronts: 23% miles from Rokline in the western sector, 30 miles from near Duren on the western front, 364 miles from the Hron river on the Semungarian front, and 4d miles from the Rena river on the Hatlon front.
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Duren
Hron
t—Hatlon
Feonte
Rena River
Moscow offensive report and Polish resistance collapse
A chaotic dispatch describes German forces advancing from the Bialystok area toward Warsaw and Krakow while Zhukov and Konev dirige Russian offensives across the Vistula. It claims heavy Polish slaughter, cites 250 000 to 280 000 dead, and notes Soviet armored spearheads reaching toward Radom and the Silesian border as Warsaw's defenses falter.
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Moscow
Gregory HK. Zhov Kov
Warsaw
Germany
Stalingrad
Zhukov
Vistula
Prosec
Ivan Konev
Ukraine
Krakow
Silesia
Akitna
Berlin
Baltic
Yugoslavia
Woman Survives Subway Trample Then Electrocuted
New York January 17 Pi Mrs Eva Schecter 35 was unhurt when part of a subway train passed over her as she lay between the tracks at Times Square station last night only to be electrocuted when touched the third rail She jumped off the platform Motorman Fred Spencer reported to police that he told her not to move while he summoned aid to remove her When he returned Spencer said he saw that she had soaked the third rail
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New York
Eva Schecter
Times Square
Lastrnight
Fred Spencer
Spencer
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Robert Farner
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U.S. Britain
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Jen
Hamburg
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I Sotie
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Gerten
Holland
Utrecht
Luzon
Roode River
Hughenen Forest
Hatton
Naelz
cross-Rhins
Strasbourg
Patch
Seventh
Belgian Bulge
Houffalize
Anton
Ace
Davis
Kaye
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Reds
Jan WA
Labitn Pollak
Tri Ma
Mirkow
Assmalt
Battle Front Dim
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