Russians Advance Toward Berlin As Front Lines Shift
AP dispatch reports German outposts along the Siegfried Line withdrawn as American artillery support pushes forward on the Western Front. Berlin area sees new indications of a German Rhine bridgehead collapse near Strasbourg, while Soviet forces claim reach toward the Oder valley with advances near Beyersdorf and Konigsberg tightens grip. Fifth Army operations east of Serchio River continue, and Pacific forces recover Olongapo while closing on Manila with naval movements at Subic Bay.
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Siegfried
Rhine
Strasbourg
Camusheim
Colmar
Berlin
Kustria
Oder Valley
Oder
Beyersdorf
Konigsberg
Silesia
Pomerania
Parisians and U.S. Forces Break Through Siegfried Line Front
News from the Siegfried Line describes American First and Third Army advances into Germany near Monschau and St Vith with multiple towns captured and fortifications shelled. French forces also move into Horbourg near Colmar as Patton’s troops push deeper toward Prum amid heavy mud and limited resistance.
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Siegfried Line
Foe
Germany
Monschau
Third Army
First
Belgium
Luxembourg
Horbourg
Colmar
Strasbourg
Poilus
Gerstheim
Rhine
Rhine-Rhone Canal
Oberhiem
Heildelshiem
Elsenhiem
Selestate
Durrenentzen
Urschenheim
Colmar Canal
Patton
U. S. Third Army
Our River
Ingelscheid
Ihren
Winterspelt
Heckhalenfeld
St. Vith
Prum
U. S. First
Third
Tilt Over Wallace Is Near Initial Test Of Strength
The Senate split 43 to 41 to delay Henry Wallace's cabinet nomination. A tied 42 to 42 vote on Bailey's motion prompted Taft to switch his vote to enable reconsideration and immediate consideration of the nomination.
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Washington
Henry Wallace
Senate
Bailey
Taft
Ohio
Wallace
Colonial Kitchen Closed This Saturday Says Notice
Wood for sale from Oates Lumber Yard stove length call 6414. This item appears as a public notice fragment noting the business's temporary closure and a sales inquiry.
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Oates Lumber Yard
Friendship Fire Company Monthly Meeting Notice
The regular monthly meeting will be held Thursday evening February 1 at 8 o clock. All members are asked to attend this meeting. A Ryland Conner Capt.
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The
Friendship Fire Company
A. Ryland Conner
American Naval Ships Entering Fallen Subic Bay
General MacArthur reports Subic Bay and Olongapo are back in American hands. Eighth Army and Seventh Fleet units moved to secure Grande Island and the Olongapo Naval Base. Japanese defenses are described as empty pillboxes while advance columns near Calumpit and Lubao push toward Manila.
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Macartur
Luzon
Subic Bay
Olongapo
Manila
Grande Island
Associated Press
James Hutcheson
Sixth Army
Calumpit
Pam “River
Malolos
Lingayen
Bataan Peninsula
San Fernando
Lubao
Eighth Army
Zambales Coast
Bataan
Manila Bay
MacArthur
Cagayan Valley
Munoz
Luzon Valley
Umingan
Lupao
Cearlywon Rosario
Uniao
Baguio
Philippines
Blood Donor Clinic Seeks Many More Volunteers
With the 11th Blood Donor Clinic opening at the Presbyterian Church Annex for three days starting February 7, organizers seek about 800 volunteers. 95 volunteers registered yesterday as donor headquarters urges in person or telephone appointments at 3831. Donors are screened before the event and donations will honor servicemen and servicewomen. Headquarters over Peoples Drug Store remains open 10 AM to 9 PM for appointments and information.
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Presbyterian Church Annex
Stewart Bell, Jr
Donor Headquarters
Virginia Woolen Company
Red Cross
Peoples Drug Store
Bombing of Singapore Area by B 29s In Daylight
U S forces report B 29 Super Fortresses from Brig Gen Roger M Ramey s 20th bomber command based in India attacked Japanese military installations in the Singapore area during daylight. Details to follow as operational reports arrive. The campaign since January 1 includes eight major attacks from Omura to Bangkok Formosa and Saigon.
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Washington
Singapore
20Th Air Force
Roger M. Ramey
20Th Bomber Command
India
Malay Peninsula
Britain
Gibraltar
Georgetown
Penang
Omura
Bangkok
Formosa
Saigon
H. H. Arnold
Exploding Boiler Derails C and C Railway Flyer
An explosion on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railways eastbound George Washington flyer last night injured two crewmen from Huntington, derailed the locomotive, and stranded passengers in the New River gorge. Engineer Bruce Davis and Fireman William R. Nagle were hospitalized with burns and injuries after the mishap near Cotton Hill two miles from the station.
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Gtuley
Waun
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
George Washington
New River Gorge
Bruce Davis
William R. Nagle
Huntington
Montgomery
Cotton Hill
Wes
Steel Mills Short on Coal Amid Record Mining Prospects
Washington report shows at least a dozen steel plants with under ten days coal запас while southern Appalachian districts boom with record mining. Deputy fuels head Potter urged higher production and miners to work two Sundays to ease shortages. Interior Secretary Ickes asked both sides to cooperate amid weather-related disruptions.
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Washington
Appalachian
C. J. Potter
Solid Fuels
West Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Potter
Harold L. Ickes
Shift Troops From Europe to Pacific Plan Revealed
Reported plan aims to move American forces quickly to Asia after Germany's defeat. Weapons and equipment would remain in Europe while rearming occurs in the Pacific, saving months of fighting but increasing wartime costs and production needs. It notes potential life savings and ships scarcity as factors.
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Europe
Pacific
Germany
Stimson
Freezing Grip Persists Across Virginia Statewide Record Lows
Winter shifted Virginia into a deep freeze with new winter lows in Richmond 13 degrees Covington 8 Lynchburg 11 and Norfolk 17. Rivers iced over roads clear in most areas though some mountain regions report packed ice and near freezing winds. Tomorrow brings fair skies and creeping temperatures with possible wind in the east and north.
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Associated Press
Virginia
Richmond
Ric
Covington
Lynchburg
Norfolk
Few Changes Are Made In Measure For Labor Draft
Washington Feb 1 The House moves toward final passage of limited national service legislation. Backers expect a two to one margin and no major amendments as they clear two contested anti-closed shop and anti-discrimination provisions. The bill aims to supply manpower for expanded war production and envisions War Manpower Commission enforcement on industry ceilings.
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Washington
House
Senate
Military Committee
Roosevelt
May
D.-Ky
War Manpower Commission
WMC
Essen
Lt Sager Wounded in Belgium in World War II action
First Lieut Perry A Sager was slightly wounded in Belgium January 15 in action. Telegram to wife Mrs Gladys V Sager from hospital details to follow. Sager, son of Milton and the late Mrs Sager, joined National Guard February 1941 and rose to First Lieutenant after training at Fort Benning.
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Perry A. Sager
Belgium
Gladys V. Sager
South
Cameron Street
Lt Sager
Milton Sager
Mt. Williams
National Guard
Fort Benning
Camp McCain
Miss
Fort Jackson
D. C
First Army
Lt. Sager
Infantry Smashes Ahead With Tanks
London reports that Russian tanks and infantry broke toward the Oder near Kustrin, within about 39 miles of Berlin, as German defenses along a 70 mile front include Frankfurt and Breslau. Zhukov massed forces to breach the Oder and push toward Berlin amid heavy fighting and air activity.
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London
Oder
Austria
Berlin
Kustrin
Heart of the Reich
Gregory Zhukov
Frankfurt
Warthe
Red
DNB
Cvorcod
Zhukov
Breslau
Silesia
Cologne
Aachen
R&m Islams
Tragic Mexican Train Collision Kills Over 100
More than 100 people were reported killed and about 150 injured in a rear end collision near Cazadero Hidalgo of Mexico, when a freight train crashed into a passenger train carrying pilgrims from Lagos and journeying to Mexico City after a Virgin of Our Lady festival.
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Mexico City
Cazadero
Dr Clendening Takes Own Life
Dr Logan Clendening a 60 year old physician and syndicated health columnist died after he slashed his left wrist and cut his jugular vein police said. His body was found in a shaded bedroom. No suicide note was found. Continued on page 2 column 5.
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Kansas City
Logan Clendening
Benton Tibbs
Homicide Bureau
Clendening
Distress Orders For Fuel Surge In Winchester Coal Shortage
Veteran Winchester coal dealers report the fuel shortage as among the worst in city history with about 100 distress orders approved. Buyers must source their own supply as five day stock limits apply and delivery is not guaranteed. Weather dictates demand. conditions show no quick relief.
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Winchester
Gibson Baker
J. 8. Scully
Baker
W. B. Snider
Rouss Fire Co Notice from Regular Monthly Meeting
The Charley Rouss Fire Company holds its regular monthly meeting. Details specify agenda items and actions for the February session.
Sarah Zane Fire Co Meet and Lost Cat Notice
Sarah Zane Fire Co invites members to a Friday February event at 8 PM with refreshments. Capt Loryn Crabill leads. Also a notice seeking a white Angora cat named J. Jeepy. call 5517.
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Angora
J. Jeepy
Bingo at Sarah Zane Fire Hall Tuesday Evening
The community event at Sarah Zane Fire Hall occurs on Tuesday at 18 30 with a prize pool of 300 dollars. Participants are invited to join for games and raffles as a local fundraiser.
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Sarah Zane Fire Hall
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Bulletin
Paris
First Division
Hitler
Jack Bell
Barkley
Congress
Commerce Department
Equator Walsh
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George
D-Ga
R.P.C
Colonial Kitchen
Sore
East
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Davis
Nagle
William F. Arbocast
Sager
James F. King
Dr. Clendening
Sarah Zane Fire CO
Loryn M. Crabill
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