Doughboys of 29th Make Rapid Gains In Reich
Allied forces in the Pacific push on Iwo Jima as three Marine Divisions advance north, seizing the Motoyama airfield complex and surrounding parts of the central runways. U S Navy reports heavy bombardment and air support while Nimitz notes continued aggression against Tokyo. Forty-seven words narrative describe casualties and Japanese fortifications on the island.
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U. S. Pacific Fleet
Guam
Iwo Jima
Little Island
Tokyo
Devil Dogs
Iwo
Motoyama No. 2
Artilley
Adm
Chester W. Nimitz
Central Two
Motoyama No. 1
Pacific
James V. Forrestal
Nippon
Manila Falls Erupt as Japanese Holdouts Press On
Manila remains unsettled as American artillery hits Japanese positions in two buildings while Corregidor endures underground blasts from enemy marines. Gen Beightler warns surrender or death. snipers fire at warning, as Griswold expects heavy fighting along Takahashi Line. MacArthur cites advances into Intramuros and San Isidro with 12,000+ Japanese dead.
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Manila
Manila Bay
Corregidor Fortress
Robert S. Beightler
Richard K. Bishop
East Brady
Takahashi Line
O. W. Griswold
Douglas MacArthur
Intramuros
Corregidor
Malinta
34Th Regiment
MacArthur
San Isidro
Montalban
Formosa
New Guinea
33Rd
Rosario
Baguio
Berlin Bombed in Largest Allied Assault to Date
London reports Berlin faced its biggest air raid as American bombers dropped 3,000 tons of explosives and 500 000 incendiaries. The attack hit three major rail hubs near the air ministry while refugees swelled the capital's population.
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London
Berlin
Schlesischer
Alexanderplatz
Berlin North
Air Ministry
DNB
Aftenoon
Reich
Eressee Daylin
Erfurt
Leipzig
Holland
Ruhr
Allied Air Force
U. S. 15Th Air Force
Italy
Austria
Germany
15Th
Junkin Family Is Well and Strong
Richmond report states Rev I S McElroy and Rev W S Junkin and their child are liberated by American forces in the Philippines. Chaplain Bowles in an air mail letter confirms their well condition and mentions Missionaries to China Rev Jack Vinson. Mrs McElroy related to Mrs Peery of Jewell Valley and Mrs McElroy is Wilson kin.
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Richmond
I. S. McElroy
W. S. Junkin
Tazewell
Philippines
David Alexander Bowles
Junkin
Union Theological Seminary
Bowles
Glade Spring
Junkins
Jack Vinson
China
Lexington Va
McElroy
Albert Peery
Jewell Valley
Peery
Far East
Referendum Act Validated by Virginia Supreme Court
The Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled the 1944 Referendum Act valid, allowing voters to decide on a restricted constitutional convention limited to removing barriers to a new war voters law. The decision, 6-1, precedes the March 6 referendum date and states the act confines the convention to the amendments submitted and approved by electors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
State Supreme Court of Appeals
Henry W. Holt
Preston W. Campbell
Supervisors Meet At County Home In Frederick County
Frederick County Board of Supervisors met at the County Home to take an inventory as a routine change of the home’s superintendent. Walter Hoover will assume duties Thursday after being chosen from three applicants, replacing T. W. Russell who resigned after about seven years. At 2 PM the board planned a session with the school board to review the 1945 46 budget, including a raise of 13 per month for teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Russell
Hoover
Soldier Boys Vote Proposed At Constitutional Convention
A call urges giving soldiers serving in the state a vote in all elections. Voters are urged to support a special election on Tuesday March 6 to call a Constitutional Convention so every soldier can cast a ballot.
Wanted Boy Over Sixteen
Classified plea seeks a boy over 16 with the contact listing Ap Pingley and Carper for a closed employment or service arrangement. The fragment notes a shorthand code Cieanes and a date sequence 2-20-1p-5t, indicating a posting or identifier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pingley & Carper
Cieanes
Production Down In Face of Calls
Washington reports peak war production threatened by new draft demands floods and wage fights as 30 33 year olds in industrial work move toward deferment. United Mine Workers consider higher pay as miner contracts expire March 31 amid heavy snows and potential Ohio river floods denting steel and armor output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John L. Lewis
Selective Service Boards
Lewis X. Hershey
War Production Board
WPB
Lewis’ United Mine Workers
Lewis
Ohio
Pennsylvania-West Virginia
Miners Discuss New Contract Under Smith Connally Act
United Mine Workers policy committee of about 250 officials opens three day talks at UMW headquarters near the White House to shape wage demands for a new bituminous contract due next month. A strike remains possible in 30 days as tensions rise with government stabilization aims.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers Policy Committee
Harold W. Ward
United Mine Workers
UMW
White House
Lewis
Tne
Japs Stubborn In Mandalay Area
In the Mandalay region Japanese troops suffered heavy casualties in abortive attempts to drive Indian forces from bridgeheads on the Irrawaddy south bank. Allied forces cleared the east bank below the Singu bridgehead and pressed the drive southward toward Mandalay.
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Kandy
Ceylon
Irrawaddy River
Mandalay
Southeast Command
Talingon
Irrawaddy
Singu
Midnight closing order ends late night entertainment
Washington reports overnight curfew for all nightlife venues as war manpower rules enforce across the board shutdowns for civilians. Mayor La Guardia hints possible adjustments in New York while military entertainment may continue after midnight only if sponsored by responsible agencies and non profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
F. H. la Guardia
War Manpower Commission
USO
War Mobilizer
Senate Republicans Attack War Manpower Provision
Senate Republicans condemned a section of manpower legislation that would empower the War Manpower Commission chairman to regulate hiring of war workers. Taft warned the measure could enable a de facto national service and urged revision, backed by Ferguson, while Hill argued some authority is needed to get results despite power concerns. Administration aides expect Senate passage with minor changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
WMC
Paul V. McNutt
Taft
R-Ohio
War Manpower Commission
Ohio
Ferguson
R-Mich
Hill
Alabama
Congress
Wanted Nurse for Child at Star Office
Classified notice seeking a nurse to care for a child. Apply in person at Star Office location 2-20-1p-tf for interview and job details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Office
Highlights Of World At War
Western Front Americans shore within 13 miles of Cologne and 20 of Dusseldorf as Third Army advances seven miles and crosses the Prum river. Canadians renew northern attack. Eastern Front Soviet push through Pomerania toward the Baltic, siege of Breslau intensifies, impending Berlin assault. Italian Front Americans consolidate at Mount Belvedere, baths of Bologna quiet, German losses high. Pacific Front Marines north of Iwo Jima, second airfield near capture. Manila battle ends, Americans push Luzon, carrier planes and 200 Superfortresses strike Tokyo area over weekend.
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The
Associated Press
Cologne
Dusseldorf
Third Army
Pruem River
Pomerania
Baltic
Danzig
Breslau
Mount Belvedere
Bologna
Iwo Jima
Second
Manila
Luzon
Carrie
Tokyo
Japs Industrial Targets Hit by Major U S Air Attack
From Guam Feb 26 United States forces launched a two wave air assault on Honshu and Tokyo area targets using carrier planes and over 200 B 29s. Tokyo radio reported 1600 carrier planes and 165 sky giants participated with all crews returning.
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U. 8
Pacific Fleet
Guam
Tokyo
Japan
Honshu
Chester W. Nimitz
Radio Tokyo
War Department
Omiya Palace
Sadako
Imperial Stables
Kuniaki Koiso
Hirohito
New High Ground Won In Italy
In Italy near Mount Belvedere and Mount Terraccia U S General George J Hays led the 10th Mountain Division to consolidate gains. Prisoners were taken as German pockets and pillboxes were cleared after counterattacks were repulsed. The division, trained in the Rocky Mountains, seized heights dominating the Bologna Pisa road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
George J. Hays
U. S
10Th Mountain Division
Mount Belvedere
Bologna-Pistoia
Mount Terraccia
10Th Division
Rocky Mountains
Two Big Russian Armies Maneuver For Berlin Push
Two Soviet field armies position for the Berlin offensive as Marshal Rokossovsky's Second White Russian Army advances toward Hammerstein near Neustettin and threatens a Baltic coast corridor. Moscow and Washington dispatch note a looming central drive with Zhukov and Konev ready for a twin assault on Berlin amid Oder Spree fortifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddy Gilmore
Moscow
Berlin
Baltic Pomerania
Breslau
Silesia
Gregory K. Zhukov
Ivan
Konev
Ukraine
Oder- Spree River
Volkssturmers
Oder and Spree River
Speed Across Rhine Valley In World War II Push
Allied forces drive toward the Rhine with Australian, American, and Canadian armies advancing near Cologne and Dusseldorf. Ninth Army closes near Erkelenz and Kaulhausen, while Third Army pushes to the Nims River and Trier area. Cologne spires come into view as river bombardments resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhine Valley
Cologne
James M. Long
Paris
Ruhr
Muenchen
Glad
Notice ad updates for Sullivan real estate move
Continued on page seven column four an advertisement notes Ave larger quarters same telephone number and service statement. After March first the Sullivan real estate at 34 Rousse will be affected by the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M Sullivan
Rousse
Shenandoah Valley Nat Bank Stock Auction Notice
Public auction announced for Saturday March 3 1945 at 12 noon. Bank stock to be sold at the County Court House. Dunn and Duval l are the auctioneers. Date line shows February 26 1928 and March 2 1921 references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley
Nat
Noon County Court House
Dunn & Duvall, Aucts
Tharp's Wood Yard Ad Offers Chunk Wood and Kindling
Corner Main and Monmouth shop advertises chunk wood lengths kindling wood bucket wood slabs in 8 ft lengths and large loads priced to fit budget, with emphasis on more value for money and local contact at phone 5928.
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Tharp’s
Main
Monmouth
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Wregles
American Airlines
Cedar Springs
Marion
International
West Sector
Nips
Elmont Waite
Baltimore
Spiewelldorf
Mersch
Guessten
Juelich
Saint Lo
Winchester
116Th Infantry
Bulletin
Mandalay Area
McNutt
Richard Kasischke
Constantin Rokossovsky
Hammerstein
Stettin
Elbing
East Prussia
Neustettin
Arnswalde
Starogard
Beetz
Hammersteinarre
Erkenfeld
Preussich-Friedland
Patton
Cologne Plain
Nims
Bitburg
Triere
Saar
Saarburg
Ninth Army
Erkelenz
Kaulhausen
Muenchen Gladbach
Linnich
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