Hitlermen Evacuate Budapest as Allied Advances Accelerate
Russian troops smash the Germans Bober River Line and push within 70 miles of Dresden. Further north they close on Sommerfeld, 17 miles from Zhukov's army near Berlin. Berlin Radio claims Budapest has fallen and the Hungarian capital is ruined as Soviet forces advance.
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Allied Red Forces Reach Key River Lines In Central Europe
Russian General Konev pushes north of the Bober toward Sommerfeld as Zhukov's First White Russian Army advances near the Oder. Budapest battles and German countermoves around the Ruhr, Rhine, and Cologne Plain shape a broader Allied offensive plan from the north, east, and south as Big Three outline coordinated blows into Germany.
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Goebbels Warns Nazis on Big Three Appeal
The article reports Goebbels accusing the Big Three of planning a honeyed plea to Germany to soften the unconditional surrender doctrine. He warns the Nazi populace to beware of such propaganda as rumors swirl about a conference.
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Decisions Reached At Yalta
Washington reports major Yalta decisions on Germany with occupation terms. destruction of militarism. punishment of war criminals. a reparations commission. a planned United Nations conference in San Francisco on April 25. and support for liberated Europe. Poland and Poland’s borders are outlined with Soviet loss and British American recognition. Yugoslavia to broaden cabinet and establish a regency. foreign secretaries to meet quarterly. France invited to participate in Germany's center and occupation planning.
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U.S. 92nd Infantry suffers heavy losses in Ligurian fight
In Ligurian coastal sector 92nd Infantry and supporting armor endured severe casualties and tank losses with no net terrain gain. The unit, making its first full combat as a division, pressed to within two and a half miles of Massa before German counterattacks drove them back. In Serchio Valley, small counterattacks continued inland while B-25s over Legnano contested 15 enemy fighters, with four shot down.
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Tornado Toll Rises Across Alabama and Meridian
The Associated Press reports 43 dead and about 200 injured as tornadoes sweep from Meridian into Alabama. Montgomery and surrounding areas suffer severe damage including railcar wreckage, leveled warehouses, and hundreds of homes hit. State guard units are deployed to aid rescue and recovery efforts.
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Yanks Capture More Germans Than Now on Western Front
Allied forces claim 903 German prisoners taken by four American brigades on the Western Front. The total represents about 90 divisions and exceeds earlier enemy strength, with fears that more troops remain in the area.
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Regular Board Meeting for Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce holds a regular board meeting at noon Friday. Directors convene at the Amarillo Hotel to discuss ongoing programs and organizational updates.
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France Italy and Poland react to Crimean conference
Paris reports cool French reception to Big Three decisions while France seeks to control Germany and attend San Francisco talks. In London the Polish exile cabinet prepares to reject the provisional government invitation. Rome and Vatican react with dismay over Italy’s omission and religious freedom and the Polish settlement.
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Water wells nearly double in Amarillo project completed
Amarillo's water supply expanded with 10 new wells, bringing total to 25 from 15 since February 1943. The Federal Works Administration project spanned three miles southwest to Palo Duro Canyon, included six miles of 30 inch pipe, booster pumps, pump houses, and sand traps, costing 304000 plus rights of way and engineering. The city received a 69277 federal grant, leaving net city cost about 234973.
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A. P. Hancock
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Japanese defenses crumble as U S forces split Manila land and bomb Formosa
American tanks sever the Philippines land mass near Manila Bay while 1 000 ton bomb loads hit southern Manila. U S 37th Infantry First Cavalry and 11th Airborne link up in a three front battle as Japanese troops withdraw toward the bay. Tokyo radio admits a strategic Philippines climax and Formosa invasion aim.
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Bombers Hit Rail Yards Across Vienna Graz and More
U S Air Forces from Italy hit railyards in Vienna and Graz in Austria and Maribor in Yugoslavia on their first action in five days. Pola and Brenner Pass rail lines were targeted by B 25s in two waves. German warnings throughout indicated Allied sweeps behind the Western Front.
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64 Army nurses fly from Santo Tomas to Manila
A Curtiss Command transport landed on a northeast Manila street and released 64 Army nurses who had labored with U S forces at Bataan and Corregidor and had been interned at Santo Tomas Camp. They became the first Santo Tomas internees to begin homeward travel.
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Claude Isbell Nominated Texas Secretary of State
Gov. Coke R. Stevenson names Claude Isbell of Rockwall as second choice for secretary of state. Isbell, a former state senator, has served as assistant secretary and acting secretary after Latham’s rejection. Also named to the state commission to aid the blind are Walter Buckner of San Marcos and W. H. Earl of Waco for six-year terms.
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Claude Isbell
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William J. Lawson
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Walter Buckner
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Navy Transport Crash Kills 24 in Alameda Bay Area
A two engine Navy transport crashed at the foot of Chestnut Street in Alameda on San Francisco Bay. Twenty four passengers and crew were killed in the February disaster announced by the Navy.
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Lumber goods offered by John Maynard Lumber Co
For lumber of all kinds, see John Maynard Lbr Co., 800 W 5th. Local notice promotes his wood products and services at that address.
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John Maynard Lbr Co
Weather summary for Amarillo West Texas and New Mexico
Partly cloudy conditions persist tonight through Wednesday across Amarillo and vicinity with little temperature change. West Texas remains fair this afternoon tonight and Wednesday with minimal temperature variation. New Mexico shows partly cloudy skies this afternoon tonight and Wednesday with small temperature shifts. highs 50 to 70 and lows 30 to 45. 24 hour figures report high 62, low 31, noon 55.
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Tip Prize Awarded for Best News Tip of Week
Homer Matthews of Kerrick Oklahoma receives five dollars after reporting a kidnapping robbery lead that helped prompt the capture of suspect Glenway Joyce. Second prize goes to Mrs. C W Alexander for reporting a visitor, with two other tips awarded as listed.
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First News
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News Globe
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Kerrick
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Amarillo
Borger
Boise City
Glenway Joyce
Texas
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Whiteway
C. W. Alexander
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