General MacArthur Returns to Luzon With Allied Forces
General MacArthur led thousands of troops, tanks, and equipment ashore at Lingayen Gulf in a forceful return to the Philippines. His invasion began yesterday with naval and air signals sent to Tokyo Formosa the Ryukus and Luzon. Allied and Japanese lines clashed as ground forces pushed inland toward Manila.
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B-29s Strike Tokyo and Formosa in New Allied Attacks
War Department reports say Saipan based 21st Bomber Command and China based B-29s attacked Tokyo and Formosa as part of MacArthur’s Luzon operations. Sixty bombers over Tokyo. Formosa raid by China based craft with about forty participating. all returned safely to base.
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Yanks Close On Last German Highway In Belgian Salient
American doughboys and tanks broke through a paralyzing blizzard to within a few miles of the Germans only lateral highway in the Belgian salient. The drive threatened to trap German forces and cut the vital road northeast of Houlthize as von Rundstedt moved units to shore up defenses.
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Congress Considers Draft of Army Nurses
In a move to ease the Army nurse shortage President Roosevelt urged action. Representative May introduces a bill to draft registered nurses aged 18 to 45, assignable to medical duty with private pay, draft boards may defer essential civilian nurses, and the Surgeons General Office joins recruiting.
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If Friend Wife Is Healthy Let Her Shovel Snow
City health commissioner Dr Francis E Fronczak says a healthy wife can shovel snow, noting women scrub and wash rooms may be in better condition to move snow than a sedentary husband. He warns that heavy shoveling can strain the heart and suggests hiring capable youths for the task.
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Husky High School
President Seeks 83 Billion Budget Amid War Spending
President Roosevelt outlined a tentative budget of 83 billion dollars for the coming fiscal year six months ahead of the current year, with war spending projected around 70 to 80 billion depending on battlefront developments. Nonwar spending was set at 13.1 billion, shaping a vast, uncertain fiscal plan as the war drags on.
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German Subs On Prowl As War In Europe Extends
Washington and London report renewed U-boat activity in December. President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill say Allied shipping losses rose but supply to allied armies continues. They note widespread anti submarine actions and a recent enemy agent landing on the Maine coast as evidence Germany remains engaged. forecasts had anticipated 17-boat activity and new U-boat devices to stay submerged longer.
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Germany
Farm Boys To Be Called For Physicals
Albany State Selective Service headquarters orders draft boards to reassess each man aged 18 to 26 in 2-C deferral, sending them to induction centers for physicals. They may be reclassified or kept deferred under the Tydings amendment. rejections lead to 1-A eligibility for immediate induction.
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Brown
British Units Drive Elas from Thebes
British mobile units push Elas from Thebes and advance north toward the Parnassus Helli range as guerrillas brace for a stand about one hundred miles north of Athens. The Greek front lines shape a widening zone in central Greece.
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Bradley Sees Bold Allied Tactics Slow German Push
Gen Omar Bradley, speaking at a press conference with 12th Army Group, said the German counteroffensive aimed at splitting Allied lines may reduce German war material and morale. He praised Allied artillery and air power for inflicting heavy open-field losses and noted "calculated risks" kept the drive toward the German border. He warned future heavy combat remains and cautioned against assuming German collapse.
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Six hour Sky Cruiser flight links coast to coast
A six hour flight of the Sky Cruiser, a double-decked transport version of the B 23 Superfortress called the Armay's C-97, set a continent spanning record from Seattle to Washington. It compares with a 6 hours 31 minutes 30 seconds Mustang flight from Los Angeles to New York last spring and with the 6 hours 38 minutes Lockheed Constellation from Los Angeles to Washington last May. The C-97, a postwar bomber converted to transport, uses a B29 fuselage with a second fuselage added, meeting military needs.
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Armay
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New York
Luzon Landing Likely To Draw Japanese Naval Response
Wartime column argues that MacArthur’s Luzon invasion heightens risk of a Japanese fleet reaction. It notes past patterns where U S amphibious assaults drew major sea battles and predicts Tokyo will reinforce Luzon, prompting coordinated operations between Nimitz’s Third Fleet and MacArthur forces to secure the objective.
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Luzon Invasion Reported Late Monday in Pacific War Dispatch
The Associated Press reports General MacArthur’s forces invaded Luzon Island in the Philippines. Timing is given as 9:20 am Tuesday Manila time, corresponding to late Monday hours across U S time zones.
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Russians Control Half Of Budapest In Battle For City
Soviet forces seized about 350 more blocks in Budapest and pushed to within four miles of Komárom as German counteroffensive stalled. The Red Army claimed 2400 blocks recaptured, citing airfield park oil refinery and machine factory among yesterday’s gains. German reports acknowledged losses near the capital with no major penetration.
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Berlin
Salvation Army Bequest From New York Oil Pioneer
New York investor Charles B Rathbone left more than 200000 to the Salvation Army in his estate which totaled 2,530,718. The charity receives 920,632 plus a share of the residuary. other legatees include the Masonic Home of Pennsylvania 5000, Presbyterian Hospital of New York City 10000, and Columbia University 10000.
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Salvation Army
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Presbyterian Hostill
New York City
Columia University
Charles H. Rathbone
R A F Attacks Enemy Ships At Norway
RAF air units including Mosquitos and Beaufighters carried out a surprise sweep through Norwegian fjords. They engaged coastal ships, firing rockets and bombs, destroying at least five vessels amid intense anti aircraft fire in one of the period's notable shipping raiders. The action targeted a larger vessel near the harbor, with further damage to smaller cargo ships.
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Ore Bin Cave-in Claims North Creek Worker
Elmer Waldron, 56, of North Creek, died in a cave-in at the Lazzon Alines, Inc. mine. Mine manager Herman Vorle said Waldron was trapped while working in a frozen ovenin and could not escape. Dr. James Glenn, Warren County coroner, ruled suffocation the cause of death.
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James Glenn
Warren County Coroiner
Luzon Landing Opens Major Pacific Invasion
The 15 mile Lingayen Gulf assault opens a major amphibious operation in the Southwest Pacific. A massive convoy reached the gulf with heavy naval and air support and minimal landing losses. General MacArthur visits the beachheads as Japanese defenses crumble and long pursuit to Manila begins.
MacArthur Narrowly Escapes Midget Sub Attack
General MacArthur returned to Luzon with assault troops as two torpedoes missed his landing craft. He rode the engine box through surf and waded ashore, then spoke with troops and officers about the operation’s progress.
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Luzon
Highlights of Philippine Campaign in World War II
A compact timeline of key events in the Philippines during World War II. From the Japanese bombing of Manila and Corregidor’s surrender to Allied landings at Leyte and Mindoro, with MacArthur’s vow to return and major naval actions in Philippine waters.
WAC Drive Opens Washington
In 1945 Washington hosts a drive led by General George and allied forces to promote wartime support. The campaign emphasizes participation, patriotism, and unity across communities and services as part of the national effort.
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