Ledo Road Opens Path for China Supply Convoy
Jan 23 report from Wanting China notes the Ledo road cleared for military traffic linking India and China. Chinese expeditionary troops join forces near Mongyu to form a new supply route, with the first units moving toward Kunming via the Burma road junction. An American observer lauds the advancing Chinese army as eager and relentless.
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Chinese and American troops celebrate Wanting victory ceremony
An Army action near Wanting saw an EV hidden by a low hill and Gen Ho ing Chin, chief of the Chinese general staff, declare the capture a step toward a larger triumph. A joint Chinese American flag-raising ceremony occurred at a Troutler settlement south of Wanting as mortars pounded and a Chinese band played both national anthems.
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Silver Star Awarded to Comfort Mortar Gunner in Italy
State Sgt. Gerhart Eichholtz of Comfort led a mortar section on the Fifth Army front in Italy. Amid heavy fire he reconnoitered, directed accurate mortar fire to knock out enemy guns, and, wounded, returned to advance a mortar position. He helped his unit advance.
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Lina ZL. Bothal
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Stark General Hospital
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Actress Martha Raye Loses Coats and Bracelet in Hooded Theft
UPI reports actor Martha Raye and husband Nick Con dos suffered a theft at a San Antonio home. Four fur coats, a bracelet, and other valuables valued at about $8150 were reported missing. The incident coincides with Raye’s appearance reports and ongoing hospital recuperation after a stroke.
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Military honor roll notes WWII service details
The list details numerous service members from the area with ranks, duties, and stations. Individuals include Khaki Facets First Tour pilot Carl G. Payrin and Sgt. Rudy Reyna in the Philippines, along with WAC Pvt. Marjoria Duncan at Keyfield Mississippi, and several others receiving Combat Infantryman or Purple Heart distinctions in Europe and the Pacific.
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Yugoslavs to ignore Peter in government clash
An authoritative source said Dr Ivan Bubnsie, with British approval, would ignore King Peter of Yugoslavia and proceed with Marshal Tito to establish a federal democratic regime. Peter meanwhile was tasked to form a new royal government to Milan Groll as Subasic’s cabinet met after last night's royal proclamation ousting the cabinet.
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