Marines Inch Forward In Battle For Iwo Jima Airstrip
United States Marines push toward the Iwo Jima fighter field in a coordinated attack by the Third Fifth and Fourth Divisions. Casualties reported as the assault advances with reinforcing carrier air attacks and strong Japanese resistance. Marines raised the U S flag at Suribachi as the battle for the southern tip and the airfield intensifies.
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Pavitiv Pleé
Guam
Mota Surihachi
U.S. Third Marine Division
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Perth
Ors
Keller E. Rockey
Caton B. Cates
Leathernecks
Real Satna
Motoyama
Washi
Navy
Iwo Jima
Fourth Marine
Tange
Tokyo
Suribachi
United States
Japs Unveil New Rocket Weapon Aboard Iwo Expedition Flagship
American gunnery experts report Japan began using a rocket assisted shell against Iwo Jima. The weapon features a nose fuse and rocket motor, fired from elevated platforms to target over rough terrain. The attack underscores Iwo defenses built into the fortress by coastal and inland emplacements.
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Fast Beach
U. S
Poznan Falls as Soviet Drive Reaches Berlin Front
Soviet shock troops toppled Poznan last Polish city under German control after a four month siege. About 23,000 Germans were captured and 25,000 killed. strategic victory frees forces for attacks toward Berlin. Breslau siege and Amstwald advance reported as well.
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Posen
Berlin
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Silesian
Pomeranie
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Sleitin
Amswalde
Potnan
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Stettin
Dresden
Poland
Frankfurt
Oder River
Zhukov
Foznan Falls
Air Power Crushes German Rail Network Before Invasion
Allied air forces massed twelve thousand bombers and fighters in a prelude to the D Day invasion. The raid destroyed hundreds of railway centers and heavily damaged Germanys rail system, with bombs dropping on key targets across 48 hours despite poor weather. American and British forces led the campaign, aided by Russian air offensives, to paralyze German transport ahead of the Western Front offensive.
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London
Reich
Atsault
Germany
France
Sabotsté
LaGuardia Tells City To Forget Curfew
Mayor LaGuardia urged New York City clubs to keep to their current hours until Washington issues a formal curfew order. He noted no official announcement had been received and planned to confer with regional War Manpower officials. The curfew set to begin nationally Monday night faced delay as operators awaited guidance.
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LaGuardia
Cisney
Washington
Baynes
New York City
la Guerdia
Anna Rosenberg
War Many Power Commission
Rosenberg
War Manpower Commission
Rami Ag
Noah L. Braunstein
Cafe Owners’ Guild
la Guardia
Losses Not Out of Line, Navy Reports on Iwo Jima
Navy spokesman said two casualties in the surface waves were fewer than expected as Marines sustained about 6,000 casualties on Iwo Jima, a figure not exceeding prior estimates. He noted Iwo’s terrain and caves created a ferocious defense unlike Tarawa, with Chichi Island deemed less valuable.
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Tarawa
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Iwo
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Corin
Tzu
Chichi
United States
Tro
Tivo
Cnver
Japan
Marianas
Tolstoy, Russian Novelist Alexei Tolstoy Dies
London report confirms the death of Alexei Tolstoy, a 62 year old Russian author, amid sorrow and tributes. Tolstoy was noted for his literary influence and long career in Russian letters.
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Alexei Tolstoy
London
Moscow
Alexei’ Tolstoy
U S Urges Tighter Union For Americas
The United States proposed a resolution at the Inter-American Conference in Mexico City to strengthen the Pan American Union as a regional body for peace. It calls for regular four year interims of the conference, annual foreign ministers meetings, and broader coordination of Pan American organizations including economic and educational councils.
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United States
Pan American Union
San Francisco
Kerion Oaks
American Evono Council
American Education and Cultural Council
Pan ‘American Union
Lebaron Named NLRB Regional Director in Washington
Lebaron, former San Antonio editor, was named yesterday 53 regional director of the National Labor Relations Board in Washington, succeeding Charles T. Douds who was fired last Friday by Ayia Uworto on a one vote decision. The appointment shifts NLRB leadership as 43% of staff votes support the move.
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Howard ¥. Lebaron
San Antonio
Texas
National Later Relations Board
Charles T. Douds
Ayia Uworto
Yanks Break Intramuros Walls In Manila Battle
United States forces push through a breached Intramuros outer wall in Manila to engage entrenched Japanese troops. General MacArthur says remaining resistance is in final phases as Americans gain control of key straits and nearby islands enabling supply routes. Civilians report heavy casualties and mass executions as fighting continues in the old citadel.
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Douglas MacArthur
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San Baernarding Straits
United States
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Lauzon
Samar
Capul Island
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Itt
George Thomas Forster
Nazis Say Allied Offensive Heralds Climax of War
London broadcast commentator argues the new American offensive on the Western Front signals the war’s climactic fighting. He asserts the aim is to move the front, strike Germany’s rear, and end the war, while German and Russian commands pursue break through and destruction.
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Aachen
Seid
Martin Habensiebén
Poser
German Reich
Aled High Command
Juelich Falls to Allied Forces in Roer Crossing
Allied troops seized Juelich and nearby towns as two U.S. armies crossed the Roer River, driving into the German stronghold ten miles southeast of Juelich. The assault, marked by a record artillery barrage, reached Dueren and surrounding areas with stiff resistance.
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Associated Press
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Esry Co
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Dueres
Don Whitehead
First
Simpson
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Wright
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Tige
17 Killed in Crash of Big Airliner in Virginia
A American Airlines jet crashed into Glade Mountain near Cedar Springs Virginia at 2 30 am killing 17 passengers and injuring five. Wreckage spread over 100 yards of slope, fuel smeared the area, no fire occurred, and recovery teams faced difficult terrain to reach the site as a passerby aided responders.
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American Airlines
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Piana
French Freeze Gould Assets in Monte Carlo
Mrs Gould is under investigation in connection with dealings with the Monaco Bank, said controlled by the Germans. Reported holdings include homes in Monte Carlo and France, with a claimed investment of about 160 dollars to protect her husband. No formal charges yet.
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Frank J. Gould
Monte
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Gould
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Franck
France
Turkey Declares War On Germany and Japan
London reports Turkey joined the Allies declaring war on Germany and Japan after near six years of neutrality. Ankara signals Soviet and Western alignment, urges all neutral nations to declare war on Japan and Germany to gain a voice in postwar plans. Turkish assembly debates the move as Cairo reports discuss further regional implications ahead of UN talks.
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