Reds 38 Miles From Berlin Road to Kustrin and Frankfurt
Soviet forces under Marshal Zhukov pushed toward Berlin from the north and south aiming to outflank the Oder line. Barwalde and Neudamm fell as 1,500 Germans were captured in the area. Bridgeheads across the Oder were reported with possible positions near Steinau and Breslau as air battles raged. Moscow offered little on Silesian front progress while the push toward Danzig Bay was claimed by German sources as slowed or foiled.
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London
Berlin
Oder
Kustrin
Barwalde
Frankfurt
Ziebingen
Bertin
Gregory K. Zhukov
Neudamm
Kisstrin
Comutique
Franz Saar
Baltic
Stestin
Sted
Pyritz
Waite
Stettin
Austria
Zhukov
Stalin
Lansberg
Bartenstein
Honigsberg
East Prussia
Konigsberg
Moscow
Steinau
Manles
Breslau
Rionen
Best Yet On Berlin Raid By U S Bombers
American bombers scored eight direct hits and dropped 18 bomb concentrations on central Berlin targeting the War Office, Goebbels ministry, Gestapo, and the Reich Chancellery. The raid caused heavy fires and damage as smoke rose from the air ministry complex and nearby government buildings.
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London
Reich
Berlin
U. S
Air Ministry
War Offee
Hitler
Reich Chancellery
Goebbels
Ministry of Propaganda
Gestapo
Banis-dierupted Radio Broadcastingaertices
Jeft
U. S. Strategic Airy Force Headquarters
Magdeburg
German Fire Heavy On Italian Front
German shelling increases along the Bologna area and near the west coast as Allied forces report raiding and outpost clashes in the Po Valley. Eighth Army patrols face heavy fire along the Senio River with casualties in minor engagements. Ground thaw eases movement while German units maintain entrenched positions south of Via Emilia.
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Rome
Fifth
Bologna
Monte Bel Monte
Eighth Army
Ates
Senio
French to Get U. S. Merchant Shipping
Washington says an undisclosed number of American merchant ships will be turned over to the French government for operation in the United Nations pool. First French crews will be available within weeks and more vessels will be allocated to France over time as French crews become available.
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Washington
Five Berlin road routes shape potential Berlin battle in Oder region
The article maps five highways converging on Berlin from the Oder region, highlighting Frankfort Berlin and Hustrin Berlin routes as key paths. It notes strategic use for attacks and flanking moves, mentions Zhu kov halting to build forces, and cites thaw making terrain and supply harder while Russian resilience grows.
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Moscow
Berlin
Oder
Frankfort
Hustrin
Ebergwalde
Oder River
Silesia
Zhukov
Japs Lose Over Five Thousand Planes in Philippine Defense
report claims Japan suffered about 3 300 warplanes losses and possibly 200 more as it fought to hold the Philippines while American losses were under 200. Air battles began with carrier strikes led by Adm. Salser in September prior to the land invasion. Official tallies through January cite 2 877 enemy planes shot down and 2 436 ground losses in the Philippines area plus 200 probables. American losses were listed as 169 though some were reported as light.
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Japan
Philippines
Adm
William F. Salser
Luzon
Yanks Break German Defenses In Western Front Push
Allied forces press the last German pillboxes east of Monsthau and across the Sieg river floodplain as the Third Army breaches the Siegfried Line near Prum and Brandscheid. In Alsace, Colmar pocket tightens with Colmar and Mulhouse targeted while Oberhoffen resists near Strasbourg. Western Germany sees intense fighting along the Roer as remaining German lines strain to hold.
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Paris
Aachen
Monsthau
Cologne
Himmler
U. S
Third Army
The
Reich
Prum
St Vith
Schnee Hifel Forest
Brandscheid
Fron
Alsace
Colmar
Mulhouse
Vosges
Rhine
U.S. Seventh Army
Oberhoffen
Strasbourg
Bitche Salient
Germany
Cologne Pisin
Roer
Greek peace talks hit snag over amnesty and police reform
Greek AM delegates report progress toward disarming the Elas but clash with government reps on amnesty. AM leader Siantes calls for broad amnesty and warns differentiation between penal and political crimes is impossible. Stantos notes Elas dissolution but seeks a neutral amity that excludes political opinions. Police reorganization and govt office cleansing urged to remove anti social elements. Meeting postponed to allow further consideration.
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Athans Upi E. A.M
Elas
A. M
Etas
Siantes
E. A. M-Elas
Bor
I. Reid
Sovernment Stantos
Teacer
Igig
George Melas
Nazis Fear Paratroops Attack on Berlin
A Swedish dispatch reported Berlin residents are alerted to a possible Allied airborne landing near the capital. The private message offered no formal authority but claimed such a landing would aim to roll up Berlin's front by attacking from the rear.
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Berlin
Stockholm
Afiontidningen
Bus Kills Two Youths North Of Crescent Bridge
Two youths died when struck by the New York Montreal bus on the Albany Saratoga Road about a mile north of Crescent bridge. Victims were Robert Fountaine 18 and William Manchester 16. Manchester worked for Behr Manning Corp Watervliet. Fountaine for a doughnut factory in Albany. Ambulance conveyed them to Leonard Hospital where they were pronounced dead. State Police Newtonville Outpost investigated.
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Crescent Bridge
New York-Montreal
Albany-Saratoga Road
Robert Fountaine
A. D
Crescent
William Manchester
Same
Manchester
Behr-Manning Corp
Watervliet
Fountaine
Samaritan Hospital
Leonard Hospital
Newtonville
New Snowfall Dims Hope Of Coal Relief
A new snowstorm across New York State dimmed hopes for rapid coal relief after a strenuous weekend. Beginning in the Buffalo area yesterday afternoon, the storm moved east toward the Hudson Valley with freezing rain mixing in this morning. Forecasts predicted at least three inches of fresh snow followed by a cold spell, and rail officials warned it may slow clearance work already underway. Coal shipments were expected to resume in Troy, while Albany received limited supplies amid ongoing fuel and livestock feed difficulties.
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New York State
Buffalo
Hudson Valier
Troy
Albany
Frida
45 Winter Vies With 88 Blizzard
Albany notes a fierce winter feared to surpass the blizzard of 1888 as New York state endures a crippling storm. Buffalo and western counties face repeated blizzards, snarled rail yards, and a fuel shortage amid closed stores and schools. State guardsmen assist in digging out routes. rural areas report deep drifts and stranded children.
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Albany
New Fork
New York State
Buffalo
Western
Coy Druckemiller
The
Association of American Railroads
Dewey
Ontario County
Atheny
Elmira
Binghamton
New York
Syracuse
Onesdaga
Manlius Center
G O P Forges Solid Front In Congress
Washington reports 72 Senate and House Republicans have formed a tighter front with a new liaison. Senate minority leader Vandenberg says biweekly conferrals will exchange ideas, part of Herbert Brownell Jr.’s plan to solidify GOP. He will address Detroit on foreign policy and Axis disarmament. Dukier aids GOP research setup.
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Washington
Senate
House
Congress
Vandenberg
Mich
Herbert Brownell, Jr
Henry A. Wallace
Detroit
Michigan
Sena
John Foster Dukier
German potato ration cut by half kilo for civilians
The Associated Press reports a German weekly ration of potatoes for civilians reduced by half a kilogram about one pound. The MB Agency broadcast noted transport difficulties and said those with stock over 130 kilograms must return 25 kilograms.
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Associated Press
MB Agency
FCC
Japs Auctioned Off Captives Red Cross Boxes
Prisoners in Luzon reportedly witnessed auctions of Red Cross prisoner of war packages. Food clothing and toilet articles were sold by Japanese guards at the camp gate as psychological warfare. Witness Sergt Arthur Harrison, captured on Bataan and later rescued, described the events and the delayed delivery of personal mail.
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Sisth Anny
Luzon
Sergi Arthur
Harrison
Bataan
Retentis
Cabanaiuar
Epid
Red Cross
See You In Berlin Radio Message Describes Aerial Push
An American bomber fleet pressed toward Berlin on Saturday headed toward the Oder River with forced landings planned behind Soviet lines. A radio message joked as pilots anticipated reunification with Berlin defenders.
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London
Berlin
Oder River
Ane
Clouds Mar B-29 Raid On Japan
A sizeable American B 29 raid on Honshu, Japan, was hampered by weather, per 21st Bomber Command. Kobe Osaka industrial areas were targeted with claims of some losses. Other raids hit Kishiwada and Matsuzaka in Osaka and Mie prefectures. overnight forays preceded by single Bat dawn strikes over Osaka and Wakayama.
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Cootmana
Guan
Via
Navy
Honshu
21St Bomber Command
Tokiwa Radio
Kobe
Osaka
Kishiwada i
Osaka Prefecture
Mattsuzaka
Mie Prefecture
Kishiwada
Osaka Bay
Wakayama
Tokyo
Academy Announces Oscar Nominations for 1944 Films
The Academy named five best picture nominees Doubie Indemnity Gaslight Going My Way Since You Went Away and none others. Barry Fitzgerald leads acting bids with dual best actor and supporting actor nominations. Ingrid Bergman and Bette Davis earn top actress nods. supporting actress nominees include Ethel Barrymore Jennifer Jones Angela Lansbury and Agnes Moorehead.
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Holiwood
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Doubie! Indemnity
Barry Fitzgerald
Torn
Academy
Charles Boyer
Bing Crosby
Cary Grant
Alexander ‘Knox
Witzer
Bette Davis
Ingrid. Bergman
Angela Lansbury
Gasoline MacMahon
Agnes Moorenead
Jap Consul at Macao Killed in Macau Attack
Tokyo reports the Japanese consul at Macao Yasumitsu Fujii died from wounds after being attacked near the Portuguese colony of Macao. Fujii was shot twice by assassins described as terrorist elements who apparently escaped. the incident occurred Friday with the Tokyo broadcast noting the assault and the consul’s death Saturday.
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Yasumitsu Fujii
Macao
Hong Kong
Ate
Eneery
Tokyo
Fuji
Federal Communications Commission
Yanks Liberate 3,000 Prisoners in Manila Advance
Allied forces entered Manila as First Cavalry and 37th Infantry seized the city outskirts, freeing about 3 000 civilians from Santo Tomas during a high risk night operation. Paratroopers and advancing units pushed toward Malacanan Palace while Ambulatory convoys rescued evacuees as Japanese defenses stiffened along the Pasig River.
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Manila
Vasit
Santo Tomas
Tme
Samia Tomas
Malacaman Palace
Philippine Republic
Manuel Quezon
MacArthur
Fillino
Batangas
11Th Airborne
Philippines
1Th Airborne
Jonathan W. Waingright
Luzon
Tokyo
Fesih
July Critical Crop Month In State OFIDA
Washington reports numerous critical farm labor shortage areas as food officials warn that an early end to the war in Europe would not ease a tightening food supply. Non-farm workers from urban areas would be mobilized to meet production goals set by the War Food Administration amid heightened Pacific campaign needs.
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Ofida. Marti
Washington
Agriculture Department
Europe
Farmers
Urben
Imaway
Pacific
Japan
New York State
Manila Capture Great Day for Beer Drinkers
Fred Hampson reports a chaotic celebration in Manila after Japanese forces left the city. Officers and locals alike reveled in the sudden freedom, with beer flowing and crowds eager to mark the moment as a high point in the invasion. Photographic and eyewitness accounts describe streets filled with cheering crowds and drifting smoke from nearby fires.
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Fred Hampson
Maine
CPI
Phev
Manila
Saill
Blasted Bridge Bars MacArthur from Manila
The bridge explosion blocked General MacArthur from entering Manila yesterday as Allied forces pressed toward the Philippine capital. He reached the bridge on the way to the Commonwealth seat but was compelled to withdraw and seek another route.
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Manila
Douglas MacArthur
Philippines
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