Ruhr Defense A Must for German Army
The Ruhr industrial region in the west is described as a must to defend for Germany as supplies and production keys are under threat. Russian advances in the east are cited as decisive blows that force the Ruhr to be the Wehrmacht’s last major industrial bastion to sustain war efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Headquarters
Allied Expeditionary Force
MN5
Ruhr Industriel
Ruhr
Russia
Industria
St Josia
Ruher
Festung Germania” Ag
German war strain tightens as oil runs low for Luftwaffe
Opinion notes Germany faces extreme oil shortages affecting Luftwaffe operations and armored mobile warfare. The piece argues German resources dwindle after setbacks in the east and the Ardennes failure, leaving defense of the Ruhr and Berlin gate threats as Russians press toward the German capital.
Dugan to Defend Albany Detective in High Court Case
Detective John W. McElveney is charged with first degree murder in the shooting of Albany Police Chief William J. Fitzpatrick. Attorney Atheny Dugan is appointed to defend him. McElveney remains hospitalized in Albany with malnutrition. trial date not yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merneth
Dugan
Atheny
John W. McElveney
Wilam J. Fitzpatrick
Thet City
Earl EH. Gallup
McElveney
Albany
German Front Strain Grows as Allied Pressure Increases
Reports indicate German forces on the western front are thinning to about seventy divisions while the east becomes precarious. Analysts warn a possible diversionary move to the Saar region may occur if Berlin concentrates westward. The siege line around the Ruhr remains, with “Fight every inch” the guiding policy as collapse looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Siréngin
Saar‘brucken
Rhine
Ruhr
Amphibious Group Pursues German Prisoners in Alsace
The Seventh Army unit crossing the Moder River nightly nears German prisoners. Soldiers wade streams and rope bridges, sometimes rescuing marooned comrades. Decorations are recommended for actions including Carl Archer of West Virginia and Captain Kenneth Barnaby Jr. of Connecticut for capture and aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Army
Alsace
Amosemy
de’ Reich
Reconmeia
Sande
Anyvnar
Archer
Wittianson
W.va
Henneth Barnaby, Jr
Mystic
Conn
Ihr
Local Notes From South Cambridge and Troy
South Cambridge update reports Laurence B. Wilson improving from a recent illness. Mrs. George Cornell stays with Mrs. Rolland Harrington in Troy for the week. The Ladies Auxiliary met yesterday with President Mrs. Stewart Kipp. Miss Frances Van Orman has returned from a several days stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence. B. Wilson
George Cornell
Rolland ‘Harrington
Troy
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Stewart Kipp
Frances van Orman
Troy Lions Club Holds Sports Session at Club
Mrs Edward Troy led a Troy Lions Club gathering with darts bowling and cards on a Wednesday session at the Troy Club. Fred W Clements and Donald S Taylor supervised arrangements as activities began with a winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Lions
Troy Lions Club
Troy Club
Fred W. Clements
Donald 5. Taylor
Arrang
Boat Patrol Fare Notes From Service Members
Sergt Robert Btelley of Buffalo NE Radioman Corp Jack Wer ner of Philadelphia and Corp Leonard Lovdin of Creverend y say boat patrols are ridicu lous work for tank men yet they remain resigned to the duty despite the harsh conditions and long hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergt, Robert Btelley
Buffalo
Radioman Corp
Jack Werner
Philadelphia, and Corp
Leonard Lovdin
Creverend
Also Mentioned on This Page
Luftweffe
Berlin
Geresany
Ardennes
Herr Hiver
Meuse
Wera
Hudson Beauty Shop
Third ST
Meir
Bilaspur
Tubsuay
Newy Dons
Nelly Don
Fedhuces Owen
Gocoa
Ing Ramepered
Dack
The
Reich
By Messler
Judy
Father
Eute
Pep
South Cambridge
Mrs. Edward
Bere Gow
Soliegio
Adels «Toy
Broadway
Betty Herrington
New York
Dorothy Gray
Beveee and
Peoria
Grant
Ul Eore
O.pla
Odd Lot
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!