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February 19, 1945

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Notable Births

1945Yuri Antonov, Uzbek-Russian singer-songwriter^[†]

Yuri Mikhailovich Antonov is a Soviet and Russian composer, singer and musician, People's Artist of Russia (1997).

Notable Deaths

1945John Basilone, American sergeant, Medal of Honor recipient (born 1916)^[†]

John Basilone was a United States Marine Corps gunnery sergeant who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Battle for Henderson Field in the Guadalcanal campaign, and the Navy Cross posthumously for extraordinary heroism during the Battle of Iwo Jima. He was the only enlisted Marine to receive both of these decorations in World War II.

Historical Events

1945World War II: Battle of Iwo Jima: About 30,000 United States Marines land on the island of Iwo Jima.^[†]

The Battle of Iwo Jima was a major battle in which the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and United States Navy (USN) landed on and eventually captured the island of Iwo Jima from the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) during World War II. The American invasion, designated Operation Detachment, had the goal of capturing the island with its two airfields: South Field and Central Field.

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Headlines from February 19, 1945

RED ARMY NEARING BORDER OF SAXONY; RED ARMY MAKES FURTHER INROADS ON EASTERN FRONT

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Killed in action, E Prussia; memorial monument erection planned; career; por

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STIMSON ASSAILS DELAY ON JOB BILL AS COSTLY IN LIVES; Using 'Plain' Words as 'Duty,' He Says Senate Committee Listens to 'Trivial' Pleas 'DEADLY SHORTAGES' LOOM Secretary Calls It 'Failure' of Our Democracy Not to Compel Full War Output Roosevelt Plea Possible Warns of "Deadly Shortages" Secretary Stimson's address is printed in full on Page 11. STIMSON ASSAILS DELAY ON JOB BILL

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

Sec Stimson assails Sen com delay on May-Bailey bill; urges prompt passage, radio s

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NAZI BASE DOOMED; British Artillery Pounds Goch to Aid Infantry 1,000 Yards Away CALCAR FIGHT RAGES 3d Army Enters Reich Above Vianden--7th Also Crosses Line German Defense Loose NAZI BASE AT GOCH DOOMED BY BRITISH Prisoner Bags Mount

By Clifton Daniel By Wireless To the New York Times

patrols prodding outskirts find light opposition

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AMERICAN TANK RUNNING A GANTLET OF STEEL IN MANILA; MARTHUR'S MEN MOPPING UP THE JAPANESE IN MANILA

By Lindesay Parrott By Wireless To the New York Times

Tokyo radio claims Jap submarines sank US carrier, cruiser and destroyer east of Lingayen Gulf

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AIR BLOW AT TOKYO 'DECISIVE VICTORY'; Nimitz Says Fifth Fleet Scored 'Complete Tactical Surprise' in Two-Day Attack AIR BLOW AT TOKYO 'DECISIVE VICTORY' Task Force 58 Congratulated Our Fleet in Bonins, Says Domei

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Nimitz says carrier planes scored decisive victory and complete tactical surprise in 2-day attack on Tokyo-Yokohama area; repts 509 Jap planes destroyed; notes Jap shipping losses; congratulates Mitscher Task Force 58; text; Domei claims US Fleet retreat toward Bonins

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Fleet in Manila Bay, U.S. Radio Reports

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Mexico Talks Designed to Link Hemisphere to Dumbarton Oaks; MEXICO TALKS HELD VITAL TO OAKS IDEA Stettinius Flies to Parley Venice Street Battle Reported

By James B. Reston Special To the New York Times

inter-Amer conf link discussed

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War News Summarized

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Battle in Skagerrak Reported by Swedes

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Swedish radio repts battle against Ger convoy off Swedish Skagerrak coast

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FINAL ROUND IS ON, MONTGOMERY SAYS; Marshal Calls on His Soldiers to Help Strike Knockout Blow at German Army FINAL ROUND IS ON, MONTGOMERY SAYS

By the Associated Press

Montgomery message to troops of his command calls war against Ger in final stage

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City-Wide Produce Tie-Up Looms As Drivers Halt Bronx Deliveries; PRODUCE DRIVERS STRIKE IN BRONX

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Strike of Teamsters Union, Local 202, over hrs and vacations halts Bronx Terminal Market deliveries; city-wide tie-ups looms; union delegates hold secret conf; June, '44, strike case revd

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LANDING EFFECTED; Nimitz Reports Invasion Of Volcano Isle 750 Miles From Tokyo FIERCE FIGHTING IS ON Japanese Report Battle at Futatsune Beach On Southwest Coast Japanese Tell of Invasion Heavy Fighting Reported LANDING EFFECTED ON IWO BY MARINES

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Nimitz announces US invasion of Iwo; UP reveals landings made by 4th and 5th Marine Divs under Lt Gen H M Smith; Jap broadcasts, admitting invasion, rept US troops had landed from 100 landing boats on southeast const; Domei claims fierce battle raging at Futatsune Beach on southwest coast; pre-invasion bombardment under Rear Adm Blandy noted; Tokyo radio claims 23 US warships hit; map

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