Road-Block Jap Death Mill in Burma Action
U S troops under Brig Gen John P Willey pin down Japanese forces at a Burma road position about 80 miles north of Sashio. The mountain clash last six days has killed hundreds of Japanese as they try to dislodge American artillery and infantry units. The Japanese delaying action aimed to deny Allies the new overland supply route from China.
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Mystkyina
Burma
Sashio
John P. Willey
Hampton
China
Camps O'Donnell haunted by graves of Filipinos and Americans
Allied forces push through the hill country freeing areas near Capas and Lingayen Gulf while reporting shows Japanese leaving prisoners and burning camps. A battalion advances to Conception and Zaragoza as the 158th Regimental Combat Team and 43rd Division extend gains. The Bern radio report hints at POW transfers from the Philippines to Japan.
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O'Donnell
Associated Press
Brines
Manila
Philippines
Bern
Switzerland
Japan
Central Agency For Prisoners of War
Geneva
Capas
Santa Monica
Conception
Santa Montica
la Paz
Zaragoza
Nueva Ecija
Rosario
Lingayen Gulf
Innis P. Swift
German Stand on Oder Line Hinges on Two Key Factors
War briefing assesses the German high command aiming to defend the Oder frontier with substantial forces. Analysts cite two main questions: German troop quality after retreat and the Reds ability to sustain momentum amid logistical strains across Poland.
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Oder
Reich
Oder Line
Poland
Capitol Theatre Seeks Ushers and Carpet Sewers
Help wanted for Capitol Theatre positions. Ushers needed full or part time and an experienced carpet sewer sought. Apply in person at Capitol Theatre location.
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Capitol Theatre
Farm hand wanted for rent on shares or equipped
Classified notice seeks a farm hand to work on a farm on shares, with optional equipment. Address 30 S. Cameron St. plus telephone contact. Also seeks to rent a six or seven room house within reasonable distance of town, furnished or unfurnished, with references and phone contact 4280.
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S. Cameron St
Suddith
Safeway
Winchester
Daily Crossword Clues Solve
Crossword clues list with numbered prompts and short answer expectations. Entries include standard abbreviations and foreign terms for elder presiding, chemical symbols, and common English words.
Red Armies Push Through Silesia Toward Breslau and Berlin
A Moscow military spokesman says Soviet forces have penetrated into Silesia along the Oder near Breslau, threatening the region and pushing toward Berlin. Reports claim heavy German withdrawals from the western front as Rundstedt pulls forces east of the Rhine to meet the Red advance.
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Breslau
Moscow
Silesia
Oder
Lower Silesia
Silesian
Oder Line
Berlin
Germany
Frankfort-on-the- Oder
von Rundstedt
Rhine
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