Navy Plays Down Buzz Bomb Raids On New York
The Navy rejected Ada Jonas Ingram's view that robot bomb attacks on the Atlantic coast are probable. A Navy statement said such attacks are possible but not likely and that defenses would be challenged by sporadic hits. Washington prepared for buzz bomb threats as safety officials intensify mobilization planning.
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New York
Washington
Ada Jonas Ingram
Atement
York City
Germany
Army-Navy
War and Navy Departments
Waa
Adm
Ernest J. Ring
Naval Operations
British and Elas Battle In Mountains Near Athens
British armored forces pursued the Elas into the hills north of Athens and fought near a hamlet five miles south of Erithrai. About 1500 Elas held a pass as rain halted the battle. British Lt. Gen. Scobie announced withdrawal of peace terms and said future talks would seek fair treatment for British prisoners. Relief rushed to cleared areas while shops faced shortages. Warrants were issued for 150 rebel leaders and police officers were arrested for aiding the revolt.
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Guerrilas
Erithrai
Thebes
Elassus
Mit
Peieras
Ronzid M. Scobie
Anys
Elas
Fishers Island Seeks Annexation by Connecticut
Governor Baldwin revealed that Fishers Island residents petitioned for annexation to Connecticut. He asked New York Governor Dewey how the transfer could be effected, citing island proximity to Connecticut and year round access issues. Business for residents largely occurs in Connecticut and Fort H.G. Wright is on the island.
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Hartford
Conn.t
Raymond E. Baldwin
Fishers Island
Connecticut
Thomas ©. Dewey
New York
Baldwin
New London
Lone Island
HG. Wright
Somboid
J. X. Balasin
Norwegians Sink Ship and Damage Sub Off Norway
A Norwegian naval unit damaged a Nazi supply ship off Norway and torpedoed a minesweeper in a fierce engagement. The convoy suffered heavy escort protection but the Norwegians claim to have escaped without damage.
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London
Norway
Norwegian Navya
G O P Urges Action on Labor Draft
Washington Republicans call for national service legislation to boost war production. Senator Austin and Rep Wadsworth push for a manpower draft bill while urging active White House support and cooperation from the War Production Board. House hearings on 4 F and related draft issues set to begin.
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Washington
Austin
Taft
Ohio
G. O.P
Turner
Jy Roosevelt
Wadsworth
R-N
White House
War Production Board
War Manpower Commission
House
Dil
Rep
May
D.-Ky
High Court Voids Texas Labor Law in Key Rulings
The Supreme Court split opinions on three cases. It voided a Texas labor regulation targeting union organizers, ruled Western Union not violating child labor provisions, and charged anti trust cases against a glass container group. Justice Rutledge dissented on Texas ruling. the court upheld state rights but limited application.
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Supreme Court
Texas
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Dut Itom
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Stern
Western Union Telegraph Co
Nct
Telegraph Messenger
Justice Rutledge
Thomas
2U Oil Workers Union
Perry
Tex
Upth
Detroit
Pelly
Hether
Jackson
Unzew
Whi
D7om
Just One of Those Days Ambulance Crew Faces Odd Run
Los Angeles paramedics David Gaulion and Everett Garrett respond from a false alarm to a request for bread and coughnuts. They rush back to duty only for a second call to a woman with a broken leg, later learn the “victim” is a dog bitten in a fight.
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Los Angeles
David Gaulion
Everett Garrett
Ain
Mail GI Valentines Early, Army Warns
Army warns civilians to mail valentines early to reach soldiers overseas by Valentine’s Day. Officials urge timely sending to ensure arrival before February 15.
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Army
Washington
Nazis Withdraw Under Blizzard Pressure On Various Fronts
Allied counterattacks reclaim parts of the Rhine bridgehead near Strasbourg and push back German advances in Belgium and the Vosges. British and American forces, aided by airborne divisions, advance through snow as the war in the west continues with renewed tempo.
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Third Armored Division
France
U. S
Strasbourg
Rhine
Vosges
Wingen
Ta Berlin
Rhine Valley
Krati
Holland
Maas River
Waassim
Eindhoven
First Airborne
Bei and
Luxembourg
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U. S. Rind
261St Airborne
U. 3. First Army
Nile
Second Army
J. 8
Bas
Air forces strike Ardennes supply routes in heavy bombings
U S Allied air crews pounded rail and road lines around the Ardennes bulge with Liberators Fortresses and Mustangs dropping about 2500 tons of explosives. Targeted junctions east of the salient and southern hubs disrupted German transport while Linz and other lines in Austria received secondary blows.
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London
Ardennes Bulge
Fisk
Ardéntes Salient
Bulge
Iuxen-Bourg
Belgium
Frankfurt
Salient
Ardennes
Sear
U. S. 15Th Air Force
Bad Wedder
Italy
Linz
Austria
Musich
Germany
Hungary
Tugoslavia
Lingayen Gulf Landing Report At Luzon Invasion Claims
Reports from multiple networks and agencies claim a Japanese landing in Lingayen Gulf on Luzon north of Manila with an estimated one division involved. Allied sources warn broadcasts may be unconfirmed and part of wartime propaganda while MacArthur hints at aerial campaigns in central and southwest Luzon.
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Yask
Luzon
Lippines
Lingayen Gulf
Manila
Unis Sistes
Brasdessting Company
Tokyo
Ne I Lancing
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Lingayen Bey
Is Oa
Lingayen
Douglas MacArthur
Nally
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NBC
Sea of Mindoras
Mindoro
Edeilion
Esra
Lingarea Gay
Toyo
Federal Communications Commission
Teuzon
United States
Jaganese Domei News Agence
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Lingayer
German Rescue Army Closer to Budapest in Heavy Fighting
Russian and German forces clash near Budapest with house to house fighting inside the city and armor and air battles 13 miles northwest. Fresh Nazi troops and many Stormovik fighters are tied to the assault as the siege story weighs on the campaign’s outcome.
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London
Budapest
Red Army
Austria
Moscow
Alt
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Vienna
Plague Strikes Border Area Near Burma China
A mild goubanic plague outbreak spreads south of Tengchung along the Burma Road area with about 30 cases and a one third fatality rate. Inoculation teams vaccinate residents while rodent control squads ex terminate fleas. The campaign is run by Chinese and foreign agencies including the US Army Medical Department and a Friends ambulance. American troops are restricted west of the Saiween until fully inoculated.
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Kumming
China
Burma-China
Tengchung
Burma Road
Cohbel
GO Army Medical Department
Friends Ambulanee
President Given Old Family Bible
A 12 year old Bible once owned by an ancestor was presented to President Foes yesterday by Senator Green of Rhode Island in the Senate. The Bible was found in the belongings of Warren Delang Rouse of New Bedford Massachusetts.
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Washington
Foes
Senator Green
D-R
Henry Crowe
Pawtucket
Japs Invaded Philippines Through Lingayen Gulf in 1941
Ray Cronin recalls the Lingayen Gulf invasion route on Luzon during December 1941. The gulf hosts major towns San Fernando La Union Lingayen Pangasinan and Batangas while a single highway and rail line run along the coast to Manila. Japanese use of Lingayen Gulf connected to copper from Lepanto mines and ships from San Fernando marked the early Pacific theater.
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Philippines
Lingayen Gulf
Ray Cronin
Associated Preas Philippines Bureau
Lizon Island
Gasinan
San Fernando
la Union
Lingeyen City
Pangasinan
Luzon
Batang
Damortia
San Fabian
Damortis
Lingayen la Union
Courtey
Manila
Bataan
Astm
Sas Fernando
Japan
Manila Bay
Lepanto
Bantoe Mountains
Nimitz and MacArthur Hold Talks in Pacific War Planning
US Pacific Fleet Commander Nimitz met General MacArthur in the Philippines. They discussed coordinated operations against Japan and planned invasions in the Southwest Pacific, including New Guinea and Hollandia, with officials from Pearl Harbor and Tacloban involved.
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Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Chester
W. Nimitz
Philippines
Cousins Mac
Japan
Nimitz
Forrest Sherman
MacArthurs
New Guinea
Hollandia
MacArthur Command
Pearl
Roosevelt
MacArthur
Increased State Aid to Schools Seen Assured
Albany reports state officials expect increased aid to public schools under the Friedzam formula. The plan, set for approval by the 1053 Legislature, would take effect next September and cover about one third of total public school education costs in the state, amounting to roughly S106 million.
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Albany
Pan American Clipper Crashes in Trinidad
The Pan American Clipper reportedly crashed Sunday night at the Port of Spain in Trinidad. Public relations official Jack Clarke of Pan American was the source for the report.
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Trinidad
Miami
Fla
Pan America
A.m
Port of Spain
Jack’ Clarke
Ward's and Army Clash Over Seizure Authority
In federal court arguments, government and Montgomery Ward and Co. clash on whether President Roosevelt had authority to seize Ward properties in seven cities. The government seeks declaratory judgment and an injunction to bar Ward interference, as the case continues after a day of disputed rulings and pending witnesses.
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Yessendar
Roosevelt
Montgomery Ward and Co
Allqinats
B. Cox
Bell
Chaves F. Ss
Sullivan
Federal Forge
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