Nazis Uneasy Over Allied Plans In West Front
LONDON reports German unease over Allied west front actions as Eisenhower readies a large Ruhr attack. American First Army advances through Siegfried Line defenses toward the Roer and Ourthe dams, with battles for dam control and river crossings near Urft and Nijmegen. Allies push from Colmar to the Rhine, clearing towns and advancing along the Moselle and adjacent sectors amid winter conditions.
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London
Western Front
Eisenhower
Ruhr
Niesmegen
First Army
Siegfried Line
Vaiden Dama
Roer
Ourth
Rhineland
Veagen
Allied
Cleket
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Ments
Strauchsteddorn
Monachau
Ruhrberg
Roer River
Urstalaperre Dam
Rufech
Rhine
Neuf Beisach
Veux Brisach
Dongelsheim
Neuf Brisach
TNR
Vosgs
Mittlach
Nukbach
Fecht
Gebwels
United States Fleet Army
Mes
Ardennes
Exchange Telegraph
S.cony First Army
Sennes
Cineral Hoecges
Forskfleati Fae
Roe River
Gebund
Schweicen
Adivion
Thry
Agim
Big Three Talks In WWII Conference Report
London reports confirm Sir Walter Citrine announced that Churchill could not speak to World Trade Unions delegates due to attending a high level conference of the great powers. A message from the Prime Minister was read on behalf of the government.
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London
Churchill
Walter Citrine
World Trade Unions
Churchil
Great Power
Walter
Brisa Rrime Aauasier
Roosevelt
M. Siglin
Black Sea
Bucharest
Fourth Body Recovered From Mine In Ipswich
IPSWICH reports the boss of Arthur Kedge fifty, from North Tapwatch, recovered from Ebow Vale mine Woodend yesterday under rubble and coal in the main tunnel. Funeral planned today. Body condition suggests instant death. Search lasted four hours. mining team clues led to location. Work to resume soon after oil restoration, about two months, with miners shifted to emission work.
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Ipswich
Arthur Kedge
Maruec
Ebow Vale
Kedege
Keidge
Allied forces press to close Rhine gap as German pockets falter
Fragmentary wartime dispatch describes German efforts to hold a 6 mile Allied corridor into Alsace and Palatinate while Allied troops push toward the Rhine. SHARP correspondent notes pocket resistance hampers Allied freedom of maneuver and threatens Strasbourg station.
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Girmans
Rhine
Palatinate
Alties
Zie
Reulet
Sharp
Alsager
Strasbourg
Asc
Gkimang
Zhukov Massing for Big Drive Over Oder
Zhukov massed troops tanks and guns for a major push east of Berlin across the Oder. Red Army spearheads near Frankfurt and Damvorst join to squeeze Kustrin as heavy fighting and artillery bombardment erode German positions along the river front.
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London
Zhukov
Oder
Berlin
Frankfurt
Austria
Moscow
Red Army
Reuter
Ber- In
Kustrin
Hustrin
Brandenburg
Luftwaffe
Germany
Associated Press
Damvorst
Kustria
Laest
Reutel
East Prussia
Red Star
Bast Prussia
Peiljau
Koenigsberg Lagoon
Saane
Sami
Peninsula
Koniev
Artiliery
Eyalust
Siesta
Beran
Nity
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Kienne
Ohlau
Brier
Breslau
Briez
Berli Radio
von Hammer
von Olberg
Brieg
Posen
Pars
Danzng
Stettiin
Lof
Postwar benefits for ex-forces outlined in Commons
London reports the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced new postwar measures. A canal expenditure needs 700 million pounds plus 200 million for gratuities. Details of a settlement scheme were promised, enabling grants up to 60 pounds for ex servicemen starting own business and assistance for disabled men. The aims cover extensive re establishment for returning personnel.
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London
Ir John Andersen
House Commons
Wim
Brisbane Council Faces Power Shortfall After Ipswich Accident
Brisbane mayor Aid Chander warned Brebane City Council holds coal for only one week of essential power. He cited strained reserves below danger level and feared a temporary loss of electricity for key industrial users if coal supplies do not improve following a recent Ipswich coalfield disaster.
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Brisbane
Lod
Aid Chander
Brebane
Ipswich
MacArthur Forces Free Hundreds of Prisoners in Philippines
General MacArthur reports Allied armies converged from multiple fronts to trap Japanese positions. The 37th Infantry Division seized Bilibid Prison and freed over 800 prisoners of war and about 550 civilian internees. Total evacuated near 5050 with Americans around 4000 among the released. Names to be released after tabulation.
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MacArthur
Tapdiy Chang
Enemry
Manis
Culversng
Robtins
Karat Cavalry Division
37Th Infantry Division
Lith Airborne Division
Tarayima
Bilibid
Berlin Bombardment Shatters City Amid War Turmoil
London reports from a traveler in Berlin describe a massive raid last Saturday causing heavy casualties and widespread destruction. Firefighters wore gas masks as time bombs exploded. Templehof airfield damaged and other airfields shut. Wilhelmstrasse targeted. Ribbentrop reportedly escaped to Salzburg. Nazi morale ploy included displaying downed bombers with dead crews to deter Berliners.
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London
Sweden
Berlin
Keuners
Stockholm
ARP Dicmetin
Lois Tathimate
Red Milics
Heey
Wilhelmstrasse
Daily Telegraph
Ribbentrop
Salzburg
Hitler
Gerchtesgaden
Manila Entered Day Before Schedule
Washington reports highest War Department officials knew MacArthur’s schedule aimed for Manila entry on February 5 and that his entry announcement was sent February 4. The communique details advances in Luzon with tanks destroyed, road control secured, and air strikes on Cavite, Corregidor, Batangas, and other targets as U S forces push toward Manila.
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Washington
Associated Prem
War Department
General MacArthur
Manila
United States
San Jose
Balee Pass
Cagayan Valley
Munoz
San Jose- Lupac
Lupac
Villa Verde
Carabello Mountains
Lth Corpa
D Nalupiban
Bataan
Cavite
Corregidor
Lipe
Calingatan
Batangas
Ipp
Sandese del Morte
Ortheaa
Manis
New York Times
Dirranbandi Faces Water Shortage Warning
Dirranbandi's water supply is almost exhausted with only one pumping available. Settlers drain from a second hole along the river, potentially extending supply by five to six weeks if households conserve. Without rain, the 70 residents may rely on water carted from Whyenbsh, 16 miles away, while the post office drinks from a tank eight miles distant.
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Dirranbandi
Whyenbsh
Japanese holdouts in Manila resist south of Pasir River
A Washington report notes a few Japanese thovaas remain in Manila and plan stubborn resistance south of the Pasir River as American troops press through the city. Fires rage over much of Manila with smoke blanketing the southern section. Observers say MacArthur could push to finish Luzon with American forces or guerrilla support once mopping up completes, amid Japanese strategic withdrawal from northern Luzon and possible Leyte redeployments.
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Spondent
Manila
Pasir
Passy
Washington
New York Times
Luzon
MacArthur
Leyte
MacArthur May Lead On to Tokio Drive
New York based United Press dispatch predicts General MacArthur will lead the all out assault on the Japanese home islands. Observers note his bold forward movements since Port Moresby and the plan for a primarily paid operation with Admiral Nimitz securing sea lift. Curtin has supported the effort, with combined Australian American British Dutch forces under MacArthur.
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New York
Washington
United Press
MacArthur
Port Moresby
Tokio
Wil Conde
Nimite
Curtin
Mac‘Artur
Navy Reluctant to Reemerge After Leyte Losses
The army may have awaited Japanese navy support, but the navy, left weakened by Leyte Gulf losses, was reluctant to emerge.
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Leyte Gulf
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