Yanks Rescue 1350 More U S Prisoners
General MacArthur announced Allied forces have entered Manila from the south joining others from the north and east in a three way pincer. 1350 more Allied war prisoners and civilians have been freed, including Santo Tomas internees. Troops envelop the city as paratroopers reach Manila after a long advance. The Japanese inside the city are surrounded by American units from multiple directions.
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Douglas Mac
Bilihid
Santo Tontas
MacArthur
Manila
Santo Tomas
Labor Draft Snag Delays Senate Action in War Legislation
Washington Pi reports the Labor Draft bill facing delays as the Senate military committee reverses from tentative approval to limited, closed hearings. War chiefs Stimson Patterson and Forrestal invited to present views. witnesses to be restricted and time limited.
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Washington
Senate Miliary Committee
Stimson
Robert Patterson
Secretary of the Navy
Forrestal
Bradley Again In Command of U S First Army
General Omar N. Bradley resumes leadership of the U S First Army in Germany as Montgomery holds command of the Ninth Army. The return follows a major troop realignment around the Belgian bulge and links the First and Third Armies under Bradley while Montgomery maintains overall Allied coordination.
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3. Nini
Germany
Omar X
Bradley
First Army
Ardennes
Ninth Army
Montgomery
U.S
Ie First
Ninth
Toup
Kart Vor Rundstedt
Belgian Bulge
On to Tokyo MacArthur’s New Slogan Becomes War Cry
General MacArthur declared Manila’s fall ends one phase of the Pacific war and sets the stage for another with Japan as the final goal. He pledged readiness for further action and urged “May God speed the day” as Allied forces push toward Tokyo. His statement aimed to quell rumors of retirement and signal continued command in the Pacific.
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MacArthur
Luzon
Gpi
Douglas MacArthur
Manila
Japan
Philippines
Tims Jx
Pacific
Australia
East Indies
Malara
Mietto
Mead Urges Controls for Surplus Sales
Washington senator Mead urged creation of a government clearing reuse to stop surpluses from falling into speculators hands. He noted a contractor sold searchlights for 135 each after high bids, and others sold trainers at 325 each, urging a uniform disposal system listing surpluses to prevent waste.
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Washington
Mead
Senate
Jacob Goldberg
Defense Aan Corporation
DPC
Goldberg
Mané
De Gaulle Praises Allies On Rhineland Occupation
Paris radio broadcast quoted General de Gaulle praising the Allies for showing great comprehension of France’s request for idle occupation of the Rhineland. He predicted French troops would gradually become the predominant element in the occupation of Germany.
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London
de Gaulle
Paris
Germany
Rhineland
Soviets Bar Balkans to Allied Press
United States and Britain fail to secure access for American and British reporters in most Balkan countries. Rome says negotiations stalled. Greece remains the only Balkans area freely accessible to Allied correspondents, while Albania and Yugoslavia restrict press entries.
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Balkans
Washington
GPI
Russia
Rome
Powe
Allied
Balkan
Greece
Rénie
Marshal Tite
Yugoslavia
Italy
Belgrade
Albania
Government Man Loses in Canada Vote Grey North by election outcome
In Owen Sound Ontario Defence Minister Gen A L McNaughton was defeated by 1305 votes as Garfield Case Conservative won Grey North with 7335 to 6033 for McNaughton. Earl of Co Commonwealth Federation finished third with 3126 votes as national debate over conscription framed the race.
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Carn All Canada
McNaughton
Commons
U. S. Submarine Tang Presumed Lost on War Patrol
The submarine Tang failed to return from a war patrol and is presumed lost. It is the third submarinefost since the start of line war. Thirty one have been lost, with ten patrols and four destroyed to prevent capture. The area of disappearance is not stated. Tang’s complement was about 75 men and Commander Richard H. Okene, 34, led the crew.
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Washington
Pacific
Nazi Losses Staggering in Western Front War Review
Allied Headquarters announced a war review showing German losses on the western front since the Normandy landings at D‑Day. The figure includes killed, seriously wounded, and prisoners, with the tally reaching over a million and a quarter as allied forces press the advance from Paris.
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Paris
Normandy
Iin
Reds Mass On 73 Mile Oder Front For Berlin Attack
Allied dispatches describe heavy American and French units pushing through the West Wall near Brandscheid and Prum as Third Army seizes a key bunker complex. First Army advances toward the Prum area threaten additional dams vital to the Cologne plain while patrols push along the Maas in Holland and Roer front activity marks intensified fighting.
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Paria
Germany
EL & Third
Wes Wall
Prag
Beer River
US. & Janke
Alsace
Gaid
West Wall
Brandscheid
Aasa
Breandscheid
Prum
Third Armas
Frag
Schnee Eifel
Third Army
Prumbile
Reich
Fleer
Cologne
Maas River
Holland
Berlin
Roer
Colsene
Oder River
Rusiin-Frankfurt
Moscow
Siettin
Soldin
Pyritz
Dog Trip Delays Roosevelt Promotion Action By Senate
Washington reporters report a hold up on promoting Elliott Roosevelt from colonel to brigadier general as debate raged in Congress. Republicans and Democrats clashed over the delay while Majority Leader Barkley dubbed the episode a canine distraction. The senate later approved promotions of several generals despite the delay.
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Washington
Filliott Roosevelt
Buchfeld
S. DI
Barkley
D-Ky
Corzsi
Eliott
Barksey
Mill
Shipf Ant
Brizadier
Reneral
Senate
Georgia Abolishes Poll Tax In Historic Move
The State of Georgia repealed the poll tax after a Senate vote of 41 to 3 and Gov. Arnall signed the measure, ending a revenue levy tied to voting eligibility. The House had approved the repeal a week earlier by 14 to 37, with opposition noting the move among few states. Georgia lawmakers framed the action as a step for democracy.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Sester
Senate
House
Eds Arnall
Alabama
Arkansas
Virginia
Texas
Caroline
Atnalt
Walker Keeps Job Washington Senate Confirms Walker for Four-Star Post
The Senate confirmed Frank C. Walker unanimously yesterday, granting Roosevelt's nomination to a four star term as postmaster general. The move solidifies Walker's continued leadership in the Roosevelt administration's postal service.
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Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
Frank C. Walker
Watervliet Schools Chief William Richmond Dead
William Richmond longtime Watervliet superintendent died at Troy Hospital after three weeks of illness. He led Watervliet schools since 1927 and supervised modernization including a new high school in 1937 and wartime shop courses. Survived by wife Dean and two brothers James and Jota. Funeral arrangements are complete.
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William Richmond
Waterviet Public
Troy Hospital
Fifth Avenue
Clement J. Handron
Richmond
Watervliet
Hugh H. Lansing
Menands School
Middlebury College
Richenond
New York ‘State Teachers College
Acadlemx
Albany High School
Orwell
Ludlow
Orient
Civilian Defense Program
Veterans Administration Agency
Waiviet
Albany Knickerbocker Presa
Dean Richmond
James
Jota
New Poland Plans Oder Region Annexation Warning
A Polish official proposal hints at Poland’s claim to the Oder area and East Prussia portions, including far regions, with Lithuania and the Soviet Republic. It mentions a future settlement of the Fechen area taken from Czechoslovakia by the 1935 pact to be resolved through friendly negotiation.
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East Prussia
Farohabby
Feschen
Czechoslovakia
Navy Considers Luzon Obsolete For Fleet Base
Navy experts say Luzon has outgrown its bases as modern fleets require deeper harbors. Manila Bay cannot support large battleships, and key facilities at Devimw and Subic Bay would lose importance if the island lost strategic value.
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Washington
Luzon
Philippines
Manila
Pacific
Ghongapo
Subic Bar
Centrol
Manila Bay
Navy reports November sinking of tanker Fort Lée
The Navy announced that an American tanker named Fort Lée was sunk in the Indian Ocean last November. The report confirms the loss and attributes the sinking to enemy action, detailing the vessel’s designation and general circumstances of the incident.
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Navy
Washington
Fort Lée
Indian Ocean
Schaghticoke Man Hurt in Tanker Blast
A Schaghticoke resident, Erri F. Peterson, 24, was burned when two tankers collided near New York Bay, causing explosions and fires that killed several and injured many others. The incident, involving tanker Spring I loaded with high octane gasoline and the Liberty ship Bernard Carter, occurred between Brooklyn and Stapleton. Rescue crews battled heat and fumes as authorities assessed fatalities and remaining dangers aboard the ships.
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Atleast
Erri F. Peterson
Schaghticoke
New York Bay
Staten Island
Navy Nub Relations Office
Ciio
Bernard Carter
Narrows
Pier 13
Stanleton
S. AI
Russians at Zellin 32 Miles From Frontline
Soviet communique reports Zhukov’s forces advancing on the Oder and taking multiple towns including Goritz and Radnitz. Berlin areas near Barwalde and Frankfurt show gains as well. Further Soviet moves push into East Prussia and Poznan clearing German resistance.
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AL Zeltin
Hustrin
Barwalde
Os Boad Oast
Moscow
Zhukov
Oder
Zeltin
Radnitz
Frankfurt
Goritz
Kustria
Forsyles
Tirpitz
Reiß
Frankrtand
Samland
East Prussia
Budapest
Boyet Oops
Poznan
Poland
Admiral Hart Named Governor's Choice For L. S. Senate
Admiral Hart is reported as the governor's selection for the Louisiana Senate seat. The probable appointment follows discussions with key state officials and party leaders.
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Admiral Hart
L. S. Senate
Japs Threaten Chinese Source of Wolfram Namyung Center
Chinese high command reported Japanese forces advancing east from Kukong sa Hwantung Province threaten imminent capture of the Wolfram center at Namyung as of yesterday. The report documents steady Japanese thrusts toward the key location in Namyung.
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Chungkhig
Allied Claims To Pare Reich By One Third
Allied officials said German pre war territory could be reduced by one third as a result of wartime redrawing. A French telegraphic report cited a Sochi conference among Anglo American and Soviet delegates focusing on annexations and occupation boundaries. News described border changes and projected territorial losses as part of the war effort.
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Reich
London
Bordifcations
Dirsi
Aled
Lome
Ervision
Roose
Peare
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Jrossen
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