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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1945
Page
11
Allied forces push toward Kleve as Canadian and British troops widen the western front. They advance along the Rhine Maas corridor and threaten Ruhr outflanks while U S and German positions clash near Prum Hasenfeld and the Eifel mountain defenses. Colmar falls as Alsace fronts collapse and German resistance wanes.
A wartime report describes Nazi jet aircraft upsetting American defenses as Me262s attacked Flying Fortresses and Liberators in a first test of jet power. The jet fighters flew at high speed, with escorts protecting bombers, while U S units claim limited success against the attackers.
Washington reports 6027 soldiers have had limbs amputated in the war, with Corp. Ralph Brown of Youngstown, Ohio the only one to lose three limbs. Others lost two or one limb. all amputees are fitted with artificial limbs before discharge.
American forces advance toward Manila’s dock area amid fierce resistance from trapped Japanese defenders. General MacArthur reports the fighting as the fiercest yet and plans continue as the 33rd Division crosses the Pasig River toward the southern Manila docks. Airborne and naval units support from Luzon toward Formosa strikes.
The Big Three Roosevelt Churchill and Stalin weigh two occupation plans for Germany in case of sudden collapse. Specialized forces and civil affairs teams are being readied for emergency duty, with long term assignment planned if needed. Northern Germany may fall first as the Reich's heartland narrows between Rhine and Oder.
Stars and Stripes reports Army pay shows Corporal Thomas Moore from Philadelphia with eleven children receives $322 monthly, while Corporal Richard W Hinson, also in Philadelphia, has eleven dependents earning $382 monthly. A senior officer with no dependents earns $275 monthly including overseas pay.
The report notes new stock and bond reporting rules causing friction among operators. A $29,000,000 annual lottery racket is cited as shifting under the new system, with figures like 1,585.30 and 1,536,000 used to illustrate round-number reporting and bettor expectations.
Phelan announced yesterday the operation of a WAVES training center at Hutier College continuing the program. The show noted the program had been somewhat reduced and reports suggested the center would be closed.
German submarines attacked Allied convoys along the Nova Scotia coast during a two day period in late November. Several ships were sunk or damaged including a Canadian minesweeper and a British merchant ship. total losses reached 36 seamen and eight naval ratings.
Reporters quote GOP leaders after Dewey's post election remarks and hotel talks. They say he aims to purge party machinery in New York and position for a 1948 nomination while avoiding dictating policy or frequent speeches.
The War Department announced 117 American prisoners of war were shifted from Formosa to Manchukuo. Lt. Gen. Jonathan M. Wainwright and other high ranking officers were moved, with the transfer likely to deter a Formosa invasion.
Washington officials disclosed that Secretary of State Grew urged neutral countries Spain and Portugal to deny asylum to Nazi war criminals. He pressed for unequivocal assurances they will refuse entry and deport any who come, as U S officials monitor possible escapes via neutral nations.
Associated Press dispatch reports Japanese commander Yamashita stating American gains on Luzon began poorly while predicting a future front inferno. General MacArthur estimated 7 073 Americans killed wounded or missing versus 43 000 Japanese casualties in the Luzon campaign. Domei agency quoted Yamashita as confident that the trend of deep maneuvers matched his plans.
A shortage of whales drives new Antarctic quota rules. The industry faces a critical outlook for years per expert H J Deason. Whalers report catches weekly by radio, and once the quota is hit operations will pause. until then a freeforall persists with young whalers in the mix.
A severe blizzard paralyzed New England with record snowfall in Boston and disrupted rail, road, and factory activity. Seventeen inches fell in parts of the area, fuel shortages worsened, and thousands sought shelter as ships, roadways, and services ground to a halt.
Patrick Kane, 39, of 593 Second Avenue, was hit by a United Traction Co. bus at Vanderheyden and River Streets while crossing. He suffered a concussion and possible skull fracture and was taken to Samaritan Hospital in critical condition. The driver swerved to avoid the impact and the bus stopped on River Street. Kane is a truck driver for Fitzgerald Brothers Brewing Co.
Capitol Hill report describes senators examining a notebook entry about Blase and a female companion during an Atlantic voyage. Three generals and a colonel attended a briefing to learn the events and motives behind the trip and its accompanying jail report.
The Navy on January 1 released a communique identifying seven vessels lost in the Pacific. Vessels named include landing ships LAT 7a0 460 T38 472, motor torpedo boat 323, submarine ger 744, and auxiliary Porcupine.
A garbled note shows Italy urging the Allied leaders at the Three Powers conference to ease postwar terms. Foreign Minister Alcide de Gasperi appeals to President Roosevelt and others amid talks on peace and reconstruction.
The War Price Board ordered most civil fibers of cotton fabrics redirected into moderately priced clothing effective March 1. It aims to curb cheap garment supplies and punish dealers. Kenneth Marriner, director of the Textile Clothing and Leather Bureau, says consumers will feel the impact by early summer.
The Red Army reports a new Silesian offensive with Soviet spearheads pushing toward Liegnitz and Breslau region. Germans claim several Russian armies have broken into Silesia and threatened German Saxony while Elbing harbor was surrounded to hinder German escape.
New York court reads statements by Willian Cotépaugh and Erich Gimpel, accused Nazi spies, claiming they came to the United States to obtain war information on shipbuilding, airplanes, and rockets for Germany. Cotépaugh asserts the mission spanned two years and aimed to aid the German high command. both men face espionage and sabotage charges following arrest on New Years Day.
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