15 Mar 1945
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1945
Page
1
A Swedish intermediary allegedly approached Allied representatives with an armistice offer rejected by Britain. Meanwhile Soviet forces press advances near Koenigsberg Danzig and Gdynia with encirclement efforts and prisoner captures as Red Army concentrates along the Oder and surrounding fronts.
Berlin reports a large American attack in the Remagen bridgehead with about 180000 troops, threatening the Rhine Ruhr corridor. Patton’s Third Army pushes toward the Rhine while Seventh Army advances in the Saar region and northern fronts show limited action as both sides prepare for a broad offensive.
The Weather Bureau predicts fair and mild weather for today and Friday with light winds. Temperatures will be cooler than last night’s 44 degrees. Rain yesterday totaled 0.35 inches locally, with Pampa 0.46 and Clarendon 0.42 inches.
The Polish Government in Exile filed a protest with the United States Britain and China over its exclusion from the upcoming United Nations security conference in San Francisco. The note comes as nations prepare for an event expected to shape postwar security policy.
Amarillo detective Lem Savage aged 52 died at St. Anthony Hospital from gunshot wounds suffered during the arrest of two escaped convicts Monday. He died at 1 15 this morning after being shot while escorting Eddie Thompson and Elbert Day to the station. The fugitives were captured in New Mexico and brought back to Amarillo the same day. Savage had 16 years with the city and 30 years in Amarillo, with service in fire and police before his death.
Adm Chester Nim itz establishes American Military Government on Iwo Jima and surrounding islands amid heavy Allied advances. Tokyo warns civilians to prepare for invasion with evacuations and arming drives as U S forces press Mindanao and Luzon offensives and disclose the first Japanese spy execution in the Philippines.
Wildlife luncheon and screening in the Crystal Ball room at the Herring Hotel features Tom Main, Ducks Unlimited Canada speaker and conservationist, discussing waterfowl protection on feeding grounds in Alberta and Saskatchewan. The Panhandle Outdoor Sportsmen's Club hosts the event open to the public with experts present to discuss fishing plans.
In the west the Seventh Army reaches the Saar River threatening Saarbruecken while the Third Army crosses the Moselle. Reports say the Ruhr superhighway is under fire east of the Rhine and Coblenz is menaced as German patrols continue.
London report quotes Prime Minister Churchill promising victory possibly before summer ends and defending free enterprise over socialist plans. He criticizes nationalization proposals and notes vast wartime damage with looming postwar food shortages and need to turn plans into action.
Amarillo business pioneer R Lee McSpadden died after a heart attack at 8:30 in a local hospital. He founded Central Grocery and Market in 1911 and helped launch cash and carry in Amarillo. Survived by wife Nenia Barnett and five children, with funeral plans pending.
London reports eleven ton bombs, the world’s largest, collapsed six to eight spans of the Bielefeld railway viaduct in the Ruhr, cutting a key link. Lancaster crew describe the blast lifting a plane 500 feet and a blast so intense it produced a long smoke column and debris fountain.
Weather bulletin notes slight cooling tonight with minimal temperature changes across West Texas and New Mexico. Winds 20 to 30 mph this afternoon with highs of 55 to 70 across regions. precipitation totals around .35 inch.
In Austin March 15 Rep Ennis supports opening hearings on lobbying for the right to work bill. Five member Howse committee debates procedure as Vance Muse of Houston, named as agent for the Christian American association, arrives to testify under subpoena. Rep Bundy of Wichita Falls pushes Pawers as first witness amid pressure to end the inquiry.
More than 2,000 American bombers and fighters attacked targets in the Berlin area in direct support of the Red Army, delivering one of the most powerful blows of the campaign.
Washington March 15 Major league baseball presidents Ford Frick and Will Marridge plan to urge clubs to cancel spring training games amid public transportation concerns. The item notes insurance and real estate deal references as additional context.
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