Russian Stalingrad Tunisian Nazi lines crushed in day raids
Russian forces claim deep pocket destruction near Stalingrad and Tunisia fronts. Twenty six transports shot down and 60 ground targets destroyed as Red Air Force bombs and guns hit enemy positions. In Estonian sector Govorov advances along Gulf of Finland coast and toward Narva. Germans suffer heavy losses with over 2,200 killed. Govorov’s units approach Luga area and near Novgorod threaten larger encirclement.
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U S Bombers Rampage Through France and Germany
U S heavy bombers smashed deep into France and Germany dropping over 1 000 tons of explosives on Frankfurt in their third major attack in six weeks. Western Germany targets were hit in a sixth large scale operation this week with minimal fighter opposition. The mission saw 12 enemy planes shot down while 21 bombers and one fighter were lost.
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Dunkerque Hit in Toulon Raid Claims Report
The German controlled Vichy radio said the French battleship Dunkerque was struck and still burning after Toulon was bombed by Allied Mediterranean heavy bombers. Dunkerque, 26,500 tons, launched 1935, had been scuttled by French Navy during German occupation and later reported dismantled. Toulon, a major southern French naval base, was attacked yesterday.
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Former Bund Leader Admitted He Was Not Good American
Federal Court testimony recounts Erich Janssen, 41, ex Bund leader, admitting in 1943 to an FBI agent that he had not been a good American citizen. Prosecutors claim Janssen and 10 others took oath under reservations and used mail to urge Congress to keep the U.S. out of war. About 200 letters from Janssen to women in the United States were admitted as evidence, detailing plans to influence lawmakers through a German-language matrimonial network.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
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The War Today Front Page on the Rome Campaign
The piece discusses the Rome objective of the Italian campaign, Roosevelt's holy war framing, and the dangers to Rome’s monuments and civilians. It notes Vatican neutrality, Hitler’s motives to hold Rome, Rome’s strategic rail hub role, and the expected tough fighting as Allied forces push from a new beachhead toward Rome while facing massed Nazi troops. It highlights naval and land moves across Italy and potential Balkans implications.
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Cornell to Resume Russian Culture Courses
Cornell University will resume intensive courses in Russian civilization during next summer's session. President Edmund F. Day has authorization to select the instructional staff. Some criticism focused on a few staff members' alleged Communistic attitude. The board called it a vote of confidence in Day's plan to increase understanding of Russia and its people.
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Fifty Italians Executed in Milan Reprisal Claim
Barcelona reports that fifty Italian prisoners, mostly loyal to Marshal Badoglio, were executed by German forces in Milan as a reprisal for the Milan police chief’s assassination. German Milan authorities also announced 200 arrests and took over post curfew pass issuance.
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Proclamation by Nimitz Sets Rules for Marshall Islands Occupation
Admiral Nimitz issues military government rules for the Marshall Islands, directing civilian life to continue where possible, currency and law to follow U S norms, and orders to occupy other Japanese holdings. The plan preserves property rights and urges obedience to allied authorities while outlining limited civilian disruption.
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Battle Dispatch From Anzio And Cassino Fronts In Italy
Allied forces push near Anzio amid heavy fighting along the Latium front. British troops freed encircled comrades and advanced toward Cisterna while RAF Kittyhawks bombed targets from Pescara to the Yugoslav coast. Cassino remains contested as Germans defend with Panzer units near Correta and Monastery of Monte Cassino looms as observation post.
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Mississippi legislators may perform marriage ceremonies
In Jackson on February 5 the Mississippi Senate considered a bill by Senator H. T. Smith of Oxford that would authorize legislators to solemnize marriages. The proposal limits officiating to ceremonies held within counties where the legislators reside.
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