30 Apr 1945
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1945
Page
1
Martial actions across Europe described as resistance movements in Italy crushed while Die Hard battles rage in Berlin and Munich. Mindanao split by conflict. ad purchases tied to the 7th War Loan schedule in Bonham with sales noted in Halsell.
Paris reports three American divisions entered Munich without resistance as four SS divisions were poised for a last stand. The 42nd Infantry moved in from the northwest with the 12th Armored and 20th Armored following. the 45th approached near Dachau. The 7th Army announced 36,900 prisoners captured in the prior 24 hours.
Lee Woore comes home after 19 months in the Pacific area. Son of Mr Woore Moor, Mr Ni Ie Moore, of 912 West Bonhan, was mentioned in the notice.
Allied dispatches report Soviet forces encircling a 60 square mile area in central Berlin around Unter den Linden capturing 177 blocks including Ruinen Analte Station and Moabit tie. Zhukov and Rokossovsky push north toward Rostock while reports of advances in Czechoslovakia Brno and Brno area emerge.
The Community Service Club appoints thirteen two man teams to sell tickets for the May 8 demonstration of physical education in public schools and the intra squad football game at the high school stadium. Benmore Hodge presides as ticket sales chairman as sales begin this afternoon to showcase school programs before about 750 students participate in four demonstrations and the game.
An Allied air plan mission reports bombing near Poaching and the Hinwang fronts, hitting a Japanese airbase at Sumal Bay and a freight train line. B24s attacked a freighter and targets around the Ho manushind Bod area while supporting Chinese and other Allied forces.
The American Third Army reports freeing 110000 Allied prisoners from a German prison camp north of Merseburg. The operation marks a major advance as U S troops secure surrender of inmates and push toward broader victory in April.
American forces drive toward Mindanao airfield at Padada near Digos gulf after capturing the Padada airstrip and advancing 17 miles from Kabican. MacArthur reports air units already operating from the captured area as 24th Division moves north along Highway 3 toward the northern coast amid heavy fighting in the southern Philippines.
Britain rejects the new Austrian government and has not recognized it. A government spokesman and the foreign secretary commented on the situation, noting Britain’s stance remains that it does not acknowledge the regime.
The state legislature approved a self enacting amendment for voter approval on August 25 1945. The Senate passed the measure with no opposing vote and the House adopted it last Thursday.
Reports from Paris on April 30 indicate the Communist candidates gaining a strong lead as voters cast ballots in the Paris area. Early returns show momentum for party-supported lists amid a cautious outlook for overall results.
Reports from Stockholm claim Joachim von Ribbentrop, former German foreign minister, was arrested by armed German partisans. He was reportedly seized by armored car and taken to Salzburg then vanished to an unknown destination in Sweden.
The hospital ship Comfort was struck by a Japanese air attack about 450 miles from Okinawa. The incident left 63 dead or missing and 29 killed with 33 seriously wounded among passengers and crew. Fleet Admiral Nimitz confirmed the casualties and noted allied forces continued operations as Marine aircraft supported the advance.
Fragmentary OCR shows a World War II air force casualty note mentioning Raymond Davp and Maude Dobbs, with references to B-24 era missions and 1942 activity. Reads like a service record snippet with locations and dates obscured.
Two-day session centers on activities at Camp Clinton with emphasis on youth engagement. Program organizers MC the events, encouraging participation and community involvement.
United Press reports diehard Nazis fought fiercely in Berlin and Munich as Allied forces advanced. Berlin remained a burning pocket around Viergarten and Unter den Linden while Munich fell rapidly to American Seventh Army. General Clark declared German forces virtually eliminated as a military power.
A Roosevelt area Court of Honor is announced with plans for a Scouts event. Details are limited, but the notice confirms a community gathering and recognition of local scouting achievements.
Fragment describes a ceremony attended by Amural Ernest J. King, George C. Marshall, and about 9,000 navy yard workers, with mentions of the U S fleet leader and staff. The text is garbled and contains many transcription errors, limiting reliable details.
Texas AMVETS officials report a fresh lease on life after internal controversy threatened extinction. The national organization backed by lawmakers and veterans groups convened over the weekend in Dallas to reaffirm leadership under Robert H. Walker and outline steps to stabilize the group.
Unclear fragment suggests Mussolini body remains unclaimed as of April 16 in a town setting.
Fort Worth stockyard notes show 4200 calves and 1400 yearlings offered. Good steers and yearlings 1460 to 1580 pounds. Slaughter calves 1359 to 1450 pounds. Stocker calves and yearlings 1200 to 1300 pounds. Stocker cows 8 to 11 tenths. Hogs active. good and choice hogs around 150 pounds. Prices mostly 1380 and stocker pugs for one day.
The Australian Radio reported by United Press that Prime Minister John Curtin, 60, has been confined to a private hospital with congestion of the lungs. Curtin has led Australia as prime minister and defense minister since October 1941.
Partly cloudy conditions continue tonight with a gradual warmup into Tuesday. Temperatures rise modestly as afternoon highs approach the mid seventies, and overnight lows dip into the fifties in most inland areas.
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