Mass American Fleet Battles Tokyo in Large Carrier Strike
The report details the January 1945 carrier air arm achievements against Japanese targets from Saigon to Amoy, noting 6,650 enemy planes destroyed in 1944 and a looming massed operation toward Tokyo led by Mitscher. It describes the formidable, 1,500-ship naval force with over 1,200 planes, the Tokyo defenses, and prior Doolittle-era impacts, signaling a pivotal sea-air blockade beginning.
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Carrier Air Arm
Saigon
Indo-China
Amoy
China
Pacific
Chester W. Nimitz
Guam
Tokyo
Mitscher
Marshalls
Pearl Harbor
Japan
Haugland
Mitsubishi
Nagoya
Nakajima
Yokohama
Jimmy Doolittle
Hornet
Doolittle
Russia
Berlin
Truk
Air War Reaches Tokyo In Westward Push Across Pacific
Allied air forces swept from the Marianas into Tokyo dominance. B-29s and Liberators pounded military targets from Iwo Jima to Manchuria while factories relocate. Admiral Nimitz set new HQ at Guam as Tokyo radio stopped broadcasting during the momentous news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianas
Palau Islands
Philippines
Formosa
Volcano
Bonin Islands
Indo-China
China
Tokyo
Mitscher
City
Emperor Hirohito
Japan
Tokyo Radio
Manchuria
Saipan
Iwo Jima
Admiral Nimitz
Pearl Harbor
Guam
Concrete Dams In Town Are Planned
Concrete dams in Rohrersville are planned by residents to ensure water supply in case of fire. Construction will begin when weather permits, funded by local contributions. Street lights are also slated for improvements in the southern county town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rohrersville
Gorilla Weight Records in Belgian Congo Noted
An article notes that adult male gorillas in the Belgian Congo reach weights up to 500 pounds highlighting impressive size and strength observed in the regional wildlife reports and explorer notes of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgian Congo
Brotherhood Week Observed Locally and Nationally
Brotherhood Week runs February 18 through 25 with church school and service club participation. Mayor Richard H. Sweeney issued the official proclamation as ministers plan sermons on brotherhood and a daily WJEJ radio series promotes cooperation and goodwill. Rotary Club program features Dr Robin Gould Rabbi Nathan Kollin and Rev E A Conway addressing schools and community groups. Local Round Table chair J C Fylde with co-chairs Arley O Sica and Dr William J Falk lead the effort along with other members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Conference of Christians and Jews
Richard H. Sweeney
WJEJ
Rotary Club
Hotel Alexander
Robin Gould
First Methodist Church of
Baltimore
Nathan Kollin
Richmond
E. A. Conway
S. J
National Catholic Welfare Conference
Washington, D. C
St. Mary’s High School
J. C. Fylde
Round Table
Arley O. Sica
William J. Falk
M. S. Grossman
Max Fiery
Arthur Chambers
J. Earl Knott, Sr
Harry Warne
Maxwell Greenwald
Progress on Pasture Program in Washington County
Wilbur Stevenson of the Soil Conservation Service reports 5,000 of 13,000 acres in Washington county remain to be limed fertilized and seeded under the permanent pasture program. He spoke at an AAA committee meeting about technical steps and the county's 480 cooperating farmers, noting potential income per acre from improved pastures and AAA assistance up to six dollars per acre for new seedings aligned with approved plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Stevenson
Soil Conservation Service
Washington County
Stevenson
AAA
Papers Of Sinatra Sent For Review
In Jersey City on February 16, local draft officials reported that Frank Sinatra’s reexamination papers were forwarded to Washington for review by top military officers. The papers traveled from Governors Island to the capital, with a decision expected soon and Sinatra classified 4-F due to a punctured eardrum.
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Jersey City
N. J
Frank Sinatra
Washington
Ira W. Caldwell
Caldwell
Hudson County
Governors Island
New York
Sinatra
Turning Point Seen As Manila Fight Intensifies
Corps estimated that perhaps 10,000 Japanese manned Manila defenses from Intramuros to Ermita and Malate. They opened fire at dawn, blunting the 37th Infantry Division’s advance toward the general hospital while the 11th Airborne faced heavy opposition near Fort William McKinley.
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Manila
Intramuros
Bay Shore
Pasig River
Ermita
Malate
37Th Infantry Division
University of the Philippines
37Th
General Hospital
11Th Airborne Division
Fort Wiliam McKinley
Homer Eaton Jr
Los Angeles
14Th Corps
Bataan
11Th Corps
Abucay
Manila Bay
Balanga-Pilar
U. S
Kagi
Formosa
Rabaul
New Britain Island
Break-in Attempt at Jack's Liquor Store Investigated
Police investigate an attempted break in at Jack's liquor store on West Franklin Street after a rear transom was broken but entry was not accomplished. No injuries reported and no suspects yet identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack’s
West Franklin Street
Penn basketball star Dallmar sees no east west gap
Howard Dallmar, formerly of Stanford, says there is virtually no difference between basketball in the east and far west. A team that succeeds here would succeed there, he asserts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Penn
Howard Dallmar
Stanford
East
West
Induction Station Test, Fort Jay, and West Coast Move
A person was at Newark induction station a week ago and underwent further tests at Fort Jay on Governors Island later that day. He is now on the West Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Fort Jay
Governors Island
Canadians Press Toward Ruhr Heart In Rhine Crossing
Canadians advance in the Ruhr sector with half mile gains in the Pruem area and a Seventh Army rest in Alsace after a local line straightening operation that overran. Ground mist hinders air support as German shells pound Ninth and First Armies while Scots push 1000 yards east of Kleve forest and Germans report Austrians near surrender corners. Front dispatches place Canadians on the Rhine facing Emmerich textile mills as river width and flooded dykes shield German positions.
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Pruem
Seventh Army
Alsace
Rimling
Saarland
Roer
Cologne
First
Rhine
Ninth Army
Schmidt
Hilfarth
Bourheim
Juelich
Kleve-Calar
Kleve Forest
Emmerich
Oldest Sharpsburg home to be remodeled into apartments
The oldest house in Sharpsburg built by founder Col. Chapline is set for conversion into apartments by current owner Raleigh Bender. The project aims to adapt the historic structure while preserving its character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharpsburg
Col. Chapline
Raleigh Bender
Election Held for Washington County 4-H Colt Club
William Cunningham was reelected president of the Washington County 4-H Colt Club at the first 1945 meeting in the county agent's office. Officers named for 1945 include Robert Shank as vice president Loleta Cunningham as secretary and Harry Brewer as treasurer. The club planned a survey of light horse interest to seek classes at the Great Hagerstown Fair next fall, and scheduled May July and September meetings. A movie Horses in Action was shown and Joe Vial of the University of Maryland extension spoke briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cunningham
Washington County
Robert Shank
Loleta Cunningham
Harry Brewer
National Horse and Mule Association
Joe Vial
University of Maryland Extension Service
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Vern Haugland
Tokyo Mission
Hepat
Triangle Food Stores
Crane
QO. P. O
Washington Street
Jenkins’ Funeral Home
Hancock, Maryland
T. P. Jenkins
Jenkins
Lillian E. Jenkins
Floor
Everly
Walter Winchell
Century
FOX Picture
Geng Fine EE Les Ors
Henin
Henry King
Wratten
Lamar Trott
Matinee
Jane
Midori
Bob Crosby
Grace McDonald
Walter Catlett
Betty Kean
Alan Mowbray
Freddie Mercer
I Chinita
Trixie
Stooges
Ruhr
4-H
Colt Club
Hersheys
Maryland
Bob Hope
the Pirate
Virginia Mayo Walter Walter Victor Slezak
Brennan - McLaglem
RKO Radio Pictures. Inc
Tos
Quinn Suinn
BIG Boy
Mandy Hitchum
Mjeftreys Williams Gates
Martin
Herman Schlom
Edward Killy
Edittir Mils
Monogram Picture
The
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