Hannover Menaced As Allied Armies Near Berlin
Allied forces push toward Berlin as Red Army advances through the Bratislava Gap toward Austria. Tolbukhin’s Third Ukrainian Army drives from Csorna toward Panhagen and near Vienna, while German withdrawals along the Danube and Nitra region unfold. Front-line reports note uncertain progress and strained supply as harsh conditions threaten German defenses.
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Danube
Moscow
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Moson
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Supreme Headquarters
Germany
France
Ruhr
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Muenster
Montgomery
Ninth Army
Duisburg
Volkssturm
21St Army
Hodges
Leipzig
Third Army
Frankfurt
Omar N. Bradley
Kamberg
Idstein
Limburg
Guest Soloist of Orchestra Donald Dickson to Open 1945 46 Season
Donald Dickson, Met Opera baritone who aimed to be a tenor, signs for the Amarillo Philharmonic Orchestra season and will appear November 13 as guest soloist. Rose Bampton also appears April 30. Other guests include Leona Flood, Wendene Wilson Shoupe, and Drake and Shaw. Tickets listed at various prices.
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Metropolitan Opera
Amarillo Philharmonic Orchestra
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Philharmonic
Rose Bampton
Yan
Metropolitan
Ines
Ouher
Leona Flood
Wendene Wilson Shoupe
Drake and Shaw
Howard Lynch
Lynch
Western Avenu
Hour of Success Near Churchill in Easter Plans
Prime Minister Churchill said the hour of success was near in a letter backing a Liberal candidate in a Commons by election. His remarks came as War Cabinet members were ordered to stay near their posts and Parliament eyed a possible return during the eight day Easter recess. Government communications among the Big Three capitals were rising, signaling possible developments.
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Churchill
London
Commons
Japs Say U S Transports Steaming Toward Okinawa
Japanese reports claim American transports moved toward the central Ryukyu chain with massive naval forces. They say 20 to 20 transports reinforce Kerama and seek possible landings near Okinawa and nearby islands while air and sea bombardments continue.
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U.S
Okinawa
Rhukyu Chain
U. S
Roosevelt Returns to White House After Hyde Park Visit
President Roosevelt reached the White House after a four day trip to Hyde Park New York and began a series of important conferences about national policy and wartime strategy.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Hyde Park N. Y
Emaciated Prisoners Freed By U S Seventh Army
HEPPENHEIM Germany March 27 Eleven hundred emaciated prisoners including 290 wounded Americans were freed as the U S Seventh Army captured the town. They described filthy conditions and a starvation diet averaging 700 calories daily, far below hospital rations, with some losing up to 100 pounds. Only 10 deaths occurred in two months despite the extreme hunger.
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Heppenheim
Germany
U. S. Seventh Army
Weather Outlook for Amarillo and Nearby Regions
Fair today and tonight with a slight rise in temperatures. Friday offers partly cloudy skies and little temperature change. West Texas and New Mexico regions show similar fair conditions through tonight and Friday with minor shifts. Low tonight ranges from 25 to 40 across areas. highs Friday from 55 to 80. 24 hour highs and lows: 72, 32, and 57.
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Amarillo
Texas
New Mexico
Miners Back Strike Vote Affects Coal Wage Talks
Washington reports a decisive miners vote to strike under John L. Lewis strengthens his hand in soft coal wage talks. With a contract due to expire, Lewis may withhold a formal strike call while seeking wage gains and a participating royalty, or the government could operate struck mines to prevent wartime coal loss.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Hanson Post of Legion Plans Membership Drive
Hanson Post, the third largest American Legion post in Texas, will hold a two day membership campaign Friday and Saturday. The 40 and 8 box car will park in front of the Blackburn Building with Legionnaires ready to sign up members and assist veterans and families with claims and privileges. World War II veterans are especially invited to join, as the post aims to enroll as many from this war as possible.
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Hanson Post
American Legion
Texas
Blackburn
Casualty List Near 900000 as War Totals Rise
Washington March 2 American combat casualties since Pearl Harbor near 900000 with Army low and Navy figures climbing. Secretary of War said totals reflect names received through March 1 and front developments through February. Killed and wounded totals shown for Army and Navy with new weekly increases and returns to duty estimates.
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Washington
Thga
Navy
Sameem
Dianere
Manpower bill votes claimed by administration forces
Washington report says administration forces claim enough Senate votes to pass the manpower bill and send it to the president. Opposed senator Henry of Wyre argues the compromise would be rejected. Majority Leader Berkley of Kentucky expresses confidence in final passage.
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Merh
Senate
Ator Omehenry Demecret
Wyreming
Berkley
Kentucky
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