War Labor Board accepts retroactive pay provision in coal talks
Washington March 31 The soft coal operators and John T Lewis accepted a War Labor Board order to continue production under the present contract but demanded written assurances of retroactive pay. The WLB order, issued at midnight near the old contract's end, provides that pay changes are retroactive once a new contract is signed. Lewis, leader of the United Mine Workers, said miners should receive retroactive pay, pending written confirmation from operators, and warned of possible government action if signings fail. The operators said they accepted the order without qualification and emphasized ongoing negotiations with the union, which has pressed for higher wages and a 30 cent per ton royalty request.
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Washington
John T. Lewis
War Labor Board
Lewis
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UMW
Minera
WLE
Fe C. Adams
WCB
Adams
Htnereee Jn
Haconter
Perskins
Bitterivesa
Ambitious Japanese Siege Fails as Bacolod Falls to U S Forces
Amid Allied advance, Bacolod, capital of Negros Island, is captured by American forces led by General Douglas MacArthur after a coastal push. The day marks a strategic setback for Japanese plans as 14 ships face action and several Philippine cities near the central Visayas endure bombardment and occupation efforts.
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Hanila
Divi Hon
Bacolod
Negros Island
Dgyasias MacArthur
Nezroftay
Philippines
Bagui
Byrnes Sees Ninefold Civilian Goods After V E Day
James F Byrnes outlined a reconversion plan to boost civilian goods within nine months of Germanys collapse. He urged maintaining price and wage controls, tax rates, and rationing while shifting to peacetime production. The plan envisions freeing metals for cars and farm equipment, trimming war spending, and reorganizing defense into a single department after the war.
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Washington
James F. Byrnes
Germany
Japan
Lamounta
War Mobilization
Way of Life
Europe
Amery
Byrnes
Can
Army
Navy
Air‘ Force
Department of National Defense
Roosevelt
Ieate
House
Bat Inca
Bombers Blast Austrian Railways In WWII Action
On March 21 Fortresses and Liberators of the 1th Air Force bombed Linz and Villach in northern Austria, lifting monthly tonnage to a Mediterranean record. The raid, aided by escort fighters, claimed destruction of locomotives and targeted rail yards near Verona and Innsbruck as ground fighting along the Seno river intensified with limited enemy withdrawals indicated.
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Tome
1Th Air Force
Linz
Austria
Villach
Mitchells
Tactical
Brettner Pass
Steinocl
Innsbruck
Liberator
Treevine
Venice
Dod
Verona
Povin
Seno
Bologna
Anch
Rih
Eighth
Sth
Soldiers Attend Easter Rites as Rome Welcomes Allied Troops
Thousands of United Nations fighting men were greeted by Pope Pius XI in a general audience at St. Peter's as Rome rang with bells marking Holy Week. Many Allied soldiers will attend Easter Mass, with the pontiff concealing mass as in recent years. Warm sun lit the city while priests blessed dwellings and the Easter ritual began with the pope donning white cloth slippers for the coming week.
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RualEn
United Nations
Pius XI
St. Peter's
Rome
Montloyous
Alva
Sountain
Pinzan di Spagna
Althouh
State Centers Eye Canning Boom Prompting Workers
The article reports on Virginia's wartime canning drive, noting 2,000,000 adults expected to participate and the growth of canning centers. Hanaucker argues many show no interest, while supporters claim centralized centers offer relief from drudgery and bring organized work, supervision, and steady output.
Soviet Drive Threatens Vienna as Red Army Flanks South
Soviet forces smashed toward Vienna from the south and west, cutting into Austria up to 11 miles inside and nearing Wiener Neustadt. Across Hungary the advance reached near Sopron and tied into the Austrian frontier, while Bratislava and other allied fronts saw Red troops push toward key passes and rail links.
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Reds
Austria
Hungary
London
Vienna
Wiener Neustadt
Moscow
Red Army
Graz
Italy
Red Arm
German Stresta
Slovakia
Bratislava
Prague
Upper Silesia
Radlabor
Bleskau
Moravian
Adolf Hitler
Moravia
Zavditz
Ratibor
Blorder
Feodor L Talbukhin
Kirsching
Wiesmath
Wiener Naustadt
Reds Deny Polish Bid and Moscow Obstacles at UN Talks
United States and Britain refused Poland's invitation to join the San Francisco United Nations conference. Diplomats saw Moscow's action as blocking a broader coalition for a world peace agency. American delegates prepared to press the issue at a preliminary meeting as tensions linger between the Western allies and Russia ahead of the April opening.
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U. S.england
Washington
United States
Britain
Poland
San Francisco
Indic
Moscow
London
Diament
Gulf
Africa
Russia
Crimea
Japanese Generals Reassigned In War Effort Shuffle
Reports from San Francisco say the Japanese Army announced a broad reshuffle of 71 generals and related officers across home islands commands with new assignments to strengthen homeland defenses amid increased American probing. The dispatch notes 1) new postings for lieutenant and major generals and 2) changes reflected by the Domei Agency cited by the FCC recon.
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Ban Francisco
Japan
Dome
Federal Communications Commission
Home Islands
Burema
Tnyuku
Hitler Hiding Out Nazi Defense Pattern Guards Berchtesgaden
Supreme Headquarters AEF reports German troop dispositions suggesting Hitler and top Nazi leadership may have moved to Berchtesgaden. Eisenhower notes potential dual move. Russians push toward Austria and Berlin area as U S Seventh Army hauls toward the Bavarian mountains. German resistance described as fanatical in prepared southern fronts while other sectors show limited reserves.
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Hitler
Berchtesgaden
James M. Long
AEF
Paris
Italy
Bavarian Mountains
Eiepeer
Reich
Berchlesgaden
Himmilee
Eisenhower
Austria
U. S
7Th Army
Oder River
Berlin
Liungarian
Germany
Lanalital -De-Fense
Atllea
Se 2
Associated Press
A. J. Goldberg
River Main
Major Allied Air Strikes Hit Kyushu and Nagoya
Fleet Adm. Chester W. Nimitz announced a two day Allied offensive pounding Japanese shipping and airfields in Kyushu and Nagoya. A large B 29 force attacked Tachiarai and Omura airfields while another unit targeted Nagoya industrial sites. Liberators bombed Marcus Island and Kuloko naval base, with fighters neutralizing frontline positions.
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INSA
Kyushu
Ryukyu Idubtds
Chester W. Nimitz
21St Bomber Command
Nagoya
Super Jforza
Tachfaral Oleld I
Omura
Jforce
Pacific
Nimitz
Tth Army Air Force
Marcus
Marcus, Inland Installations March 29, and Ther Force Liberators
Kulooko
Shimushu
British eyeing Truk base as fleet moves in Pacific
Washington dispatch reports talk in British circles of striking the Japanese stronghold at Truk for England’s Pacific fleet. The Journal notes Britain’s fleet activity increases while Truk’s fortifications remain bypassed by American advances. It cites need for self contained, well supplied ships with escort vessels and tankers to sustain operations.
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Truk
Washington
Army
Navy
Pacific
Islands
Pacbflc
Easter Sunrise Service At Capitol Draws Thousands
Thousands of Charlestonians gather at the state capitol for the Easter sunrise service. Alfred Bennett of St. Mark's Mich odlat church delivers the message, with the choir and trumpet trio performing sections of the liturgy. Clergy from Kanawha Presbyterian and Union ministries participate as scripture and prayers are offered and the program airs on local stations.
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Christ the Lord
Vecompagnyine
Robert C. Boothe
Frank Donaldson
Cutts Koowlea Jones
Jeuse
Kanawha Presbyterian
Elureh
WGEKV
WCHS
C. E. Phillips
Jackie Burrisevan
Calvary Danita Church
David W. Jayne
Marty
Longley
Sted
Hoy Scmits
Zpiecopal Church
Small Arms Scarce Among Nazi Prisoners Reported
In Marburg Germany soldiers report German forces face critical shortages of arms especially machine pistols and side arms. Prisoners say many troops were sent into action unarmed or with damaged weapons as frontline units struggle to receive supplies.
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Mal Hoyle
Marburg
Germany
Trent
Crisp Ondera
Auris
Ersanticl
Wanted Ads Open to All War-Era Applicants
Men and women are urged to apply as job limitations and physical requirements have loosened since earlier in the war. Thousands have already heeded the call, with many ads referencing the Gunsetle’s help and U S Employment Service. Details on pay and hours available at the Charleston office in Kanawha.
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Telp
U. S
Charleston
al Kd Kanawha Vd
Allied Armies Drive Deep Into Germany As Surrender Urged
Allied forces push toward Berlin within 110 miles, 105 miles from Czechoslovakia, as Eisenhower calls for immediate German capitulation. Spearhead units reach Kassel Muenster Fulda and Wurzburg while German forces evacuate northern Holland to avoid destruction. 2d and 6th Armored Divisions link near Warburg and near Porn, creating a large pocket closing on remaining German forces estimated around 40,000 men.
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Paris
Berlin
Czechoslovakia
Dwight
D. Elsen
Hower
Kassel
Muenster
Fulda
Wuerzberg
Holland
Jott
Jon Fat
Eisenhower
Sonia
Associated : Press
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Roat
Associated Press
Corres
Don Whitehead
2D “Armored
Warburg
Paderborn
Ilone
Wes Gates
U.3
U.S
Porn
Boyle
German Generals Reported Ready for Armistice Talks
Stockholm reports an unnamed dispatch quoted by Radio Atlantic saying the German high command told Hitler continuation of the war was impossible and urged resignation to pursue armistice negotiations. Alleged claims describe dissolving fronts, out of control troops, failed Volkssturm, fuel and food shortages, and imminent deterioration in the east. Generals supposedly offer to begin armistice talks if Hitler resigns and places the government at their disposal.
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Stockholm
Radio Atlantic
Hitler
War Council
Volkssturm
Tself
Court asks appeals court to restore beet subsidy ceilings
The OPA asked the court of appeals to reverse a ruling invalidating wholesale beet price ceilings for fresh beef packers. The move seeks to reinstate a planned 20 cent per hundredweight subsidy cut due to non processor slaughterers, arguing continued subsidy harms factory operations.
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Wasuingson
OPA
Ey Court of Appeals
Tencel
Thurday
Ueton-processora
Allied Armies Seize Vast German Prisoner Totals
Allied forces on both eastern and western fronts report massive captures. Nazi troops taken prisoner total 552,261 in Russia fronts, with overall war counts reaching 589,?83 as of March. Eisenhower’s forces, including American British Canadian and French troops, have taken 262, prisoners in Normandy and allied actions. Official recap presented by British War Secretary James Grigg in the House of Commons.
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Associated Press
Normandy
Sirs James Grieg
House of Commons
Food supply debate frames wartime policy in Washington
A Washington report quotes Ayres and Byrnes on ensuring U S food aid and military needs while Germany fears food shortages abroad. Officials insist civilian and foreign needs will be balanced with full military requirements as the battle continues.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Concresa
Ayres
Scimalsiras Monts 1
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