The Pittsburgh Press (January 7, 1945)
LUZON INVASION AT HAND, JAPS SAY
3 U.S. convoys reported near Philippine isle
One at Lingayen Gulf, Tokyo claims
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LUZON INVASION AT HAND, JAPS SAY
Two drives cut Nazi north flank
First Army launches new thrust – tanks also gain two miles
By James McGlincy, United Press staff writer
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SHAEF: German losses 100,000 – American ‘not near as high’
First indication of Ardennes casualty ‘ceiling’ – there’ll be no scapegoats for setback
By James McGlincy, United Press staff writer
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In State of the Union message –
Roosevelt demands draft of manpower, induction of nurses
Placing of 4-Fs in war jobs also asked – victory in Europe this year foreseen
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New peace move by Hitler indicated
Nazi offensive called part of plan
By Virgil Pinkley, United Press staff writer
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Physical standards down –
Army to take 18-to-36 men changing jobs
Draft boards hold key to turnover
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Nonessential firms hit –
WMC to use force to fill war jobs
Plants must give up men, official says
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Cargo record claimed by TWA
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Roosevelt’s message hailed in Congress as ‘timely, constructive’
Both Democrats and Republicans comment favorably on plans for war and peace
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Essential job list no longer limits draft
Deferment chiefly up to individual board
By Charles T. Lucey, Scripps-Howard staff writer
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Perkins: Labor hears repercussions of Reds’ rift with Allies
Disagreement between ‘Big Three’ may complicate plans for world body
By Fred W. Perkins, Pittsburgh Press staff writer
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Stripping Germany of war industries to keep peace urged
Westinghouse scientist offers plan to remove fangs of the ‘rouge nation’
By Dale McFeatters, Press business editor
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