Reds In East Prussia Push See Record Soviet Advances
Soviet forces continued to drive into East Prussia amid heavy fighting on multiple fronts. Reports from Moscow and Berlin described enormous Russian material superiority and record losses for German units as the Red Army advanced toward the Baltic and threatened strategic targets north of Warsaw.
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Red Army
East Prussia
Germany
Moscow
Junkers
Konstantin Rokossovsky
Pultusk
Narew
Warsaw
Danzig
Baltic
Krakow- Warsaw
Paris
Poland
Berlin
Martin Hallensleben
DNB
Emerald Of Moone’s Foot Remedy Claim
Tired aching feet and legs described with severe pain and swelling. The ad promises quick relief after two to three applications with a hot foot bath and claims pain disappears in about fifteen minutes. It urges readers to buy a bottle of Emerald Of Moone’s Foot Remedy.
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Moone
Soviet drive encircles Warsaw from three fronts
Soviet forces under Zhukov Rokossovsky and Konev coordinated three pronged advances to seize Warsaw crossing the Vistula from north, west and south. Stalin credited the capture to Zhukov's White Russian Army and the Lublin Poles, while other fronts closed on Budapest. The fall of Budapest appeared imminent as German resistance waned along a 600 mile front.
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Gregory K. Zhukov
Konstantin K. Rokossovsky
Ivan $. Konev
Ukraine
Stalin
Warsaw
Zhukov
Lublin
Vistula
Poland
Budapest
Churchill Seeks Yugoslav Greece Policy While Upholding Italy
Churchill outlines Britain's stance on Yugoslavia and Greece amid Greek hostilities. He cites Marshal Tito as undisputed Yugoslav master and says Britain has no need for Italy or Spain as partners, insisting on free elections and government by the people. He warns Greece hostages will be rescued and punished, and Italy faces burdens from liberated territories.
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Blas
Britain
Peter
Yugoslavia
Marshal Tito
Italy
Rome
Europe
Spain
Churchill
United States
Stalin
Roussvelt
Elas
Greece
Mediterranean
Brittain
St Joseph Aspirin Promises Value and Popularity
The ad touts St Joseph Aspirin as the world’s largest seller at 10c with economy 100 tablets for 35c. It urges shoppers to choose the product for better value and quality over higher priced competitors.
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St. Joseph Aspirin
Bill to abolish juvenile court faces hearings and committee review
A measure titled very important urges committee members to study its provisions. It would entrust chief judges of each circuit to assign judges for county juvenile cases, allow inter judge agreement, and keep youths classified as dependent, delinquent, or neglected. It also lets courts appoint probation officers, arrange custody with the county welfare board, and require parents to pay costs if able. Pending cases on June 1, 1945 would move to circuit court.
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County Welfare Board
Circuit Court
Short Of Tires and Ammunition War Poem Urges Sacrifice
Sgt. Stottlemyer laments wartime scarcities and calls on America to speed supplies of tires and ammunition. The poem blends personal reflection with patriotic appeal, urging unity, reduced strikes, and broader sacrifice to shorten the war and spare lives. It frames the New Year as a chance to renew resolve and presses readers to compare their contributions with needs at the front.
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Sgt. Stottlemyer
America
Three Top Reds Leading Drive Across Polish Plain
Three top Soviet leaders are highlighted for their roles in major World War II offensives. Zhukov, chief of the general staff, commanded Moscow and Stalingrad battles and later led on the First Ukrainian front. Rokossovsky, noted for drama, led forces from Moscow to Don front and Warsaw suburbs. Konev, the shaven-headed marshal, began the winter push south of Warsaw, commanded the Steppe Front to Kharkov, and led the First Ukrainian front last year.
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Stalin
Zhukov
Red Army
Moscow
Stalingrad
Vatutin
Berlin
Rokossovsky
Warsaw
Konev
Kharkov
First Ukrainian Front
O Conor Budget Seeks More School Funding
ANNAPOLIS Md Jan 18 Governor O Conors budget for 1946 and 1947 earmarks 17862680 for the State Department of Education an increase of 2114112 over the current biennium. Increases include 1418429 for the equalization fund and 578175 for the teachers retirement system based on enrollment and retirement actuarial needs.
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Annapolis
O’conor
State Department of Education
Bill to Raise Police Salaries Moves in Annapolis
Mayor Richard H. Sweeney and local labor leaders pressed in Annapolis for bills to remove salary ceilings in the police department and grant higher pay. Current caps limit chief at 200 dollars a month and patrolmen at 150, while supporters warn raises require law changes.
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Richard H. Sweeney
Annapolis
Allen Myers
A. F. of L
Farmer Drafting Discussed Here
A joint meeting of the U S Department of Agriculture War Board and Washington County Selective Service Boards reached agreements on 20 registrants awaiting pre induction physicals. Acceptable for general service will not be reclassified until reinvestigation by the U S C A War Board to confirm 2 C status under the Tydings amendment.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture War Board
Washington County Selective Service Boards
U. S. C. A. War Board
Slightly Wounded Son Of Local Family In Luxembourg Action
Mrs. Nellie Mullen of near Clear Spring has word her son Private Elmer R Mullen was slightly wounded in action on December 30 in Luxembourg. The report appears amid a note on dialects spoken by Mexican Indians.
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Nellie. Mullen
Clearspring
Pfo. Elmer~ R Mullen
Luxembourg
Reich Invaded At New Point In Dutch Front
Allied forces push into Dutch frontier areas near Sittard and Roer corridor as Patton’s Third Army seizes Bourcy and Hardigny along the Belgian bulge. Snow and ice hamper advances while German reinforcements, armor, and massed defense stiffen resistance amid bitter cold. British Mosquito aircraft support and air power edges set to improve as fog lifts.
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Susteren
Moht
Overeind
Overhaven
Dutch Panhandle
Germany
Sittard
The
Roer
Munchen Gladbach
Ifth
Dusseldorf
Miles
George 8
Patton
Third
Bourcy
Hardigny
Belgian Bulge
Moselle
Maas
Meuse
Old Hickory
Courtney H. Hodge
St. Vith
Ancient Plates Guns In Exhibit Continues On Page Four
An exhibit features twenty five guns from Robert Liskey including Civil War pieces used by Walker of Still House and Saylor of Sharpsburg with 1862 date carved. A German pistol and a Turkish blunderbuss with Allah inscription contrast historic arms, while a centuries old gun bears an unreadable inscription. The society seeks mementos from the current conflict to pair with 18th and 19th century artifacts.
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Robert Lisky
Walker
Greencastle Pike
Henry Saylor
Sharps‘burg
Hagerstown
Washington County
Washington County Historical Society to Display Local Artifacts
The society invites prospective exhibitors to submit items of historic worth for a forthcoming showing. Many entries, including Japanese equipment, apparel, shrapnel, bomb fragments, and other souvenirs, are already entered. The display runs next week from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday for the public.
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Washington County Historical Society
None Injured In Crossing Crash
Lyman Angle of Maugansville taped injury after noon yesterday when his small truck loaded with poultry collided with a Western Maryland train at West Church Street crossing. The truck damaged slightly but no chickens were injured. Ralph Sheffler of Funkstown, Cumberland Motor Express operator, escaped injury in a collision with a snowplow at New Stanton Pa while en route from Pittsburgh to Hagerstown. the snowplow operator was injured and plow damaged.
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Lyman Angle
Maugansville
Maryland
West Church Street
Ralph Sheffler
Funkstown
Cumberland Motor Express
New Stanton
Sheffler
Pittsburgh
Hagerstown
Larceny Reported On West Antietam Street
C. T. McCrea of West Antietam street reported to police yesterday the larceny of a tire and wheel from his automobile.
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C. T. McCrea
Antietam Street
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