Russians Reach Within Eighteen Miles of Berlin In Deep Drive
Berlin defense battered as Seelow and Wriezen fall. Transocean reports 2.5 million Soviet troops driving toward Berlin with key gains near Muencheberg and Buckow and heavy river crossings across Neisse and Oder. Czech advance targets Bruenn and Moravian corridor widen. Meantime a Pittsburgh hydroplane incident ends safely after overturning in Ohio River.
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London
Seelow
Wriezen
Berlin
Transocean
Simowwoe
Mehissil Porst
Neisse
Karl Bruecher
Cottbus
Spree
Spremberg
Hautzen
Dresden
Chemnitz
Bautaen
Guerrica
Forst
Nas
Oder
Wallur Estermann
Ivan Sonev
Neiste
Piastewalde
Czechoslovakia
Goth
Bruenu
Ivancice
Bruenn
Prague
Russia
Rabl
Bor
Moscow
Vienn
Mistelbaek
Second Yank Force Lands on Mindanao
The second American landing on Mindanao, supported by brief Japanese resistance, places U S troops at Malabang and Patang on Mindanao Bay east shore. The mission, led by General Woodhall’s 24th Division, aims toward Davao City, facing light opposition but advancing along a 25 mile line toward the main highway. Officials estimate Japanese strength on Mindanao at around 50,000 including civilians.
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Associated Proms
Manila
Mandan
Pacific
Woodfall
Malabar
Patang
Mana Bay
Associated Press
Russell Beines
Davao
Philippines
Daveo Province
Mindanso
Zamboanga Peninsula
Zamboanga City
Militay Selves
Min— Fanuo
Bombing and War Updates From London Calcutta and Burma
AP dispatches report air raids on Tokyo area by about 60 fighters and three bombers, Goebbels warns Germans on the edge and urges unity, British spearhead makes gains in Burma near Chauk and Yanangyaung with lines captured, and U S Eighth Air Force hits southern Reich targets in Czechoslovakia with heavy bombers and fighters hunting remaining German air power.
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Associated Press
London
Tokyo
Banta
Doraei
Iwo Jima
Calcutta
Burma
Chauk-Yanangyaung
Trawaddy
Chauk
Sale
Reich
Czechoslovakia
U. S
Eighth Air Force
Fifth Army advances toward Bologna after hard battle
American Fifth Army troops crack outer Bologna defenses and reach within eight miles of the city as Monte Adone and Monte Ramici are taken and nearly 200 German prisoners are captured. British Eighth Army also drives through the Arno valley toward Ferrara and Boccaleone falls.
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Po Valley
Associated Press
Rome
Fifth Army
Bologna
Insterel City
Monte Ramici
Feont Aspateh
Monte Adone
Manis Rumict
Monte del Prati
Badolo
British Eighth
Ferrem
Boccaleone
Escaped Venango Jail Inmate Sought After Break
State Police and Corry officers hunted John Campbell 30 of Ol City R D 2 after he unlocked four Venango county jail doors and escaped through a basement window early Wednesday. Campbell, indicted Monday for larceny of motor vehicle, is believed to have stolen a Railway Express Company truck and used a masking device in the escape. Authorities from Franklin and teletypes broadcast pleas for aid to track Campbell and another fugitive, Shexlit James Marshall, with FBI notification requested.
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Corry Department
John Campbell
Venango County
Campbell
Railway Express Company
Franklin
Ol City
R. D
Venengo County
Pennsylvania
Shexlit James
Marshall
FBI
Nazi Prisoner List Captured by Allied Forces
Allied troops seized Germanys complete roster of prisoners of war including captives from every Allied country since the war began. American Third Army forces under Maj. Gen. Munton S. Ely or Eidy captured the list as part of the corps that also took the German gold reserve in Paris.
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Associated Press Supreme Headquarters
Allied Expeditionary Force
Paris
Germany
Munton S. Eidy
PENNSY'S YARD ENGINE DERAILED AGAIN LAST NIGHT
The Fenny's wrecking crane was called from Erie to clear a derailment in the west end yards. It assisted two old city morning local coaches after a siding switch was left improperly set. The janet engine derailed near the Traction building while yard traffic had continued all day. Erie crew realigned the locomotive around midnight.
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Pennsy
Fenny's
Erie
West End
Old City
Janet
Disagreements lift Polish issue to high diplomacy level
The State Department stood firm against Russia’s demand to invite the Polish provisional government to San Francisco. President Truman may intervene to settle the Polish government dispute before the United Nations conference opens. Big Three foreign ministers plan talks after reports from Harriman and Clark-Ken, with Molotov likely to consult Stalin before any decision.
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San Francisco
Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Russia
Warsaw
Truman
Eden
Muldoy
W. Averell Harrian
Moscow
Archibald Clark-Ken
Molitov
Yalta
Imay
Smong
Ghuretill
Stalin
Molotov
Patchwork on Sciota Road Moves Ahead in District
The highway department in this district receives slag and other patching materials for Sciota Road and nearby routes from a Beaverdam stockpile plant. Patching extends from North Comy to the New York State line with plans for resurfacing later in the season, while more repairs are slated in the coming weeks.
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Clymer
Route Highway Department
Elay
Selota Road
North Comy
New York State Line
Barnhart Place
Beaverdam
Seiota
Sime
Jilly
Leipzig Falls To Hodges Corry Barred From County Sports
Ruhr battle ends last organized resistance as First Army clears Ruhr pocket near Leipzig. Corry teams face a county-wide ban after incidents at games, with Edinboro meeting selecting penalties against Corry coaches and fans. Remaining Corry football games moved off campus. aims to fill schedule with nearby matches.
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Leipzig
Hodges Corry
Ruhr
Dery Setlor
Hugh Sehio Alway
Tast
Erie Court
Fiji City
Conchen Jamilssl
Covel Dnck Pinson
Suboriti
Fale
Toyal
Counly
Edinboro
Eachers Colleer Ib
Tom County Parteiplu
James
Wilson
Yin
Millereely
Todd Lin
Girard
Wesleyville
Charlies
Corry
Millcreek
Worth East Joe
Millrreek
Erle County
Churchill Promises Final Warning to Nazis Amid War News
London reports Prime Minister Churchill announces a forthcoming final warning to the Nazis in coordination with the Russians. He says Germany will be proclaimed victorious and vows action against fascist crimes, with discussions noting wartime alliances and likely swift public disclosure.
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Churchill
London
Chiron
Germany
Churchtt
Community Clothing Drive Plans For Sunday Truck Crews
Philip Zalzneck heads all trucks in the United Nairotal Clothing Collection to be held Sunday. A junior high meeting mapped routes and safety rules, with truck captains assigned streets. Senior and junior high students along with St. Edwards volunteers will canvass homes lacking clothing, while donations may be left at First or Second Ward department headquarters Saturday.
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Philip Zalzneck
United Nairotal
Adon
Hachtrict
Valsinter
St. Edward's
Iyave Agen
Iyave Agen Fongaulyn
Mvanihile
Agat
Satturday
Smith Is Named State Draft Chief
Harrisburg April 19 Col John Mei. Smith of Harrisburg named Pennsylvania director of Selective Service in an official appointment announced today. Smith has been deputy director for over half a year and was called to government service. Richard K. Mellon assigned to a Department post in Washington effective Mondays.
War Ration Book Five Prepared for Two-Year Use
Washington April 19 There is no final decision on whether the forthcoming War Ration Book Five will cover one or two years. Officials expect it may follow the two year pattern of Book Four. Plans assume continuing scarcity of meat dairy products and sugars after Germany's defeat. Current stamp supplies for meat and dairy may last to December 1 and blue stamps to October. If new books are not ready food programs may switch to green point stamps and spare stamps for the other program. Distribution likely through schools.
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Washington
OPA
Ftsh
Cape
Germany
Cabinet Shifts Loom in Roosevelt Administration
Washington April 19 embers of Roosevelt's cabinet may depart within months signaling reshuffles in key posts. Perkins hints a new agriculture head may replace Vilsack while Byrnes could become secretary of state. A newly enlarged agriculture portfolio and UN security role loom as changes ripple through the administration.
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Associated Press
Washington
Tig Roosevelt
Alou
Werethart
Truro
Bor
Srcretary
Perkins
Ernechy
Kieran Moste
Senacon
Harley Kilgore
Wipkarst
MotVinalanes
Shepard Captured and Freed by U S Forces
Mr and Mrs Ernest Shepard of Union City report their son T and Ronald Shepard was released after being captured by Germans and is now hospitalized in Allied territory on the western front. He served with the 70th Armored Division of Patton s Third Army, wounded in action, and later freed during Allied advances. Prior to service he worked for the Mayans Co in Union City.
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Bower Hibe
Lis
Berlin
Hamburg
Euk
North Sea
Bremen
Ruhr
Duesseldorf
Solingen
Remseheid
Gna Batinen
Hich
Hitler
Onur Bradley
Dy Uly
Stalingrad
Bradley
Missouri
Sill
Shepard
U. S
Ernest Shepard
Union City
Ronald Shepard
Patton
Third Army
Chaplin Ordered to Pay 100000 in Child Support
In Los Angeles on April 19 Charlie Chaplin was ordered by the Superior Court to pay 750 dollars weekly for the support of Joan’s 11 month old daughter until she is 21, totaling 76050 dollars, after a jury found him father of Carol Annis. He was also directed to cover $5000 in legal fees for the plaintiff’s counsel plus prior fees. A separate federal filing in Bradford alleges OPA violations by Reletem & Son in paper purchases.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Charlie Chaplin
Dosa Berry
Nan
Joan
Chaplin
Carol Annis
Dosit
Bradford
Fopishurgh
OPA
Joe ‘Reletem
Bab
G& Son
OPA Stoma
Weal
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Meisse
Associated
Freya
Pittsburgh
Ohio River
Harry Jordan
Herman Allen
Beaver
Tnd
Bridiges
Mindanao
Paul Joseph Goebbels
Welch
Bologna Lines
Venango
Sciota
Millcreelh
First Army
Thi
Bavaria Alps
Diekel
Nuujbelly
Wweeney
Ennirentil
Huwhgel Sha
Eisenhower
Atseavertes
Putin
Far
Lanpasinel
Fet
Bhimmdesir
Saleme Winnlhig
Fiesia
Phil Zalzneck
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