Nazi Broadcasts Reveal Mixed Mindset On War's End
German broadcasters admitted Hitler's cause was lost while claiming resistance on the Western Front. Allied dispatches forestalled optimism as fronts pushed deeper toward Germany. A Nazi propagandist urged Allied soldiers to consider German conduct and the need for faith and conviction to sustain fighting. Figures cited include Hans and George Schroeder of Transocean.
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Allied armies advance deep into Germany in rapid front sweeps
Reports from Paris and Stockholm describe Soviet and Allied pressure as German defenses falter. Eisenhower’s forces push up to 27 miles near the Ruhr while Patton and Hodges converge toward a potential junction south of Frankfurt. Canadian, British, and American units drive across Rhine frontier into Duisburg Mannheim and Altenstadt.
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Allied Troop Advances Rout German Defenses Near Frankfurt
American forces push toward Berlin with First and Third Armies driving from Giessen to close gaps with Patton’s corps. 79th Division seals Duisburg outskirts as Rhine crossings widen German retreats. News blackout cloaks rapid advances while enemy resistance slackens and Luxembourg reports Rhine crossing.
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European War Talks and Frontline Action Report
In London Eden defers judgment on shooting Hitler and notes joint action by Allies if war criminals seek refuge. A 64 year old former sergeant in Huenxe recalls Hitler skeptically and recalls 1933 Nazi removal. Schnurre linked to peace talks denied by Swedish officials. Reports from Frankfurt suburbs describe German shelling on American engineers and rapid Allied advances along the Rhine with Berlin refugees fleeing toward safety.
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Road to Victory Distances Between Allied Armies
Approximate distances separating Western Allies and the Russian front are listed: Third Army about 27 miles from Gemuenden to the First Ukraine Army on the Neisse River. U S Seventh Army about 275 miles from Giessen burg to the Neisse. First Army about 275 miles to the Neisse. Ninth Army about 320 miles from the Essen area to the Oder front. British Second Army about 25 miles from Borken to the Oder. Printing credits Russell Stationery Company.
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Cebu City Falls as Americans Capture Major Port
Japanese wrecked Cebu City and its harbor before American divisions led a two day invasion across Cebu Island. MacArthur said the city of 150 000 inhabitants was taken with light American losses as Doughboys liberated eleven towns and pressed Japanese forces northward. Air forces attacked Luzon Formosa and the Ryukyus with heavy bombing and fleet actions continued against Okinawa and surrounding seas.
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Pork ration values raised to distribute scarce supplies
The OPA increased pork ration point values by one to two points per pound with effect next Sunday. Ches ter Bowles said about five percent less pork will be available for rationing in April, and higher points aim to improve distribution. Lard shortening margarine salad and cooking oil values also rose while beef lamb veal and butter points stayed unchanged.
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Gas Coupons Invalid April 1 Says Official
District OPA Rationing Executive Ely Fonville warns that non serially numbered D gasoline coupons and other labeled coupons G-8 C-6 Rel Ei Phirst Quarter T will become invalid on April 1. Consumers may exchange these at their local War Price and Rationing Board for valid coupons.
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Oliver divorce granted to Vic Oliver and Sarah Churchill Oliver
London reports Vic Oliver the silage and radio comedian was granted a divorce from Sarah Churchill Oliver daughter of the prime minister on grounds of desertion. The Olivers were married in New York and Mrs Oliver a WAAF officer did not contest.
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Weather forecast and temperatures for Amarillo and West Texas
The Amarillo region reports fair skies through Thursday and night with slightly warmer temperatures. West Texas foresees fair conditions Thursday and Friday with little temperature change. Yesterday’s readings show high around 72 with a low near 34 in Amarillo, and daytime highs in the mid 60s to 70s with overnight lows in the 40s elsewhere. Sunrise at 7:32 AM and sunset at 8:06 PM.
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Forts Return To Berlin
Four hundred U S Flying Fortresses attacked Berlin today in the fifth major daylight strike this year. Germans ordered all able residents to flee the capital as evacuation plans aired on radio. The raid followed by about 500 American planes bombing Hannover. Targets included Panzer tank plants in the Western Spa ndau district and facilities at Falkensee north west of Berlin.
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Miners Vote To Authorize War Time Coal Strike
In Washington on March 28, the first 583 miners polled from a group of 400000 workers voted over four to one to authorize a wartime soft coal strike.
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Thunderbolt rockets unlock new power against Nazi armor
London reports the U S Ninth Air Force is firing five inch high velocity rockets from Thunderbolts that pierce Nazi tank armor and reinforced concrete. The rockets are six feet long, about 140 pounds, fired singly or in salvos, and more accurate than bombs. The planes can carry rockets along with ammunition and bombs.
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Twelve Happy GIs Leave Battlefront for 45 Day Furloughs
In Germany 12 soldiers from the 117th Infantry Regiment of the 30th Division head home on 45 day furloughs after years of fighting from Normandy through the Siegfried Line and the Ardennes. Capt Victor Salem recalls surprise leave as Rhine crossing ends. others describe tough campaigns including Mortain and Avranches. No man knew his leave was coming as battles raged.
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