End Near for Danzig Defenses as Allied Push Advances
Allied and Russian forces launch rapid assaults on German positions along a widening front. In East Prussia, Soviet storm troops move to seize Heiligenbeil while cutting the Danaig Gydnia coastal road. The encirclement tightens around Koenigsberg, with Danzig under intense bombardment and heavy artillery threat from the west and south as German resistance wanes.
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Fisches
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Mushal
Alexander Vasilevsky
Helligenborn
Red Star
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Gigon
Marsial Konstantin
KoRokos
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Nummerer
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Army and Navy casualties total reach 859,587
Associated Press reports as of March 22 that Army and Navy combat casualties since the war began total 859,587. Undersecretary Patterson cites Army losses at 767,680 and Navy at 91,907, with wounded and missing figures broken down for each service. The combined toll rose by 19,998 from prior record. A separate bank statement from Harrisburg notes March figures from the state secretary of banking, William C. Freeman, requesting reports from banks.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Way Patterson
Thiel Work
Liswoelt
Wowtet
Harrissurg
William_C. Freeman
State Secretary of Banking
Army Navy Officials Seek Draft Extension
Washington officials from the Army and Navy urged Congress to extend the draft law, warning that without action the Selective Service system would become inoperative after May 16. House leaders signaled likely minimal amendments as the bill nears floor consideration.
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NAVY
Washington
Congress
Tne
House Military Committee
Tee
Lye House Moor
Navy Lituc
Mons
Lewis B Feeshey
House
Storm brings out plows cuts power lines
A six inch fall of heavy snow developed across the district after a storm began yesterday afternoon. The State Highway Department and city plows cleared main routes, while the Streets Department had business streets and sidewalks cleared early today. Residential sidewalks remained unplowed and workers faced renewed trudging to reach jobs.
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State Highway Department
Union City
Shane
Snow Heavy In Nearby Counties Across Western Pa
Snow blanketed western Pennsylvania towns with six inches in Bradford and up to four inches in Warren as rivers rose two tenths of a foot per hour. Electrical outages and road closures halted traffic, with state highway crews deployed after persistent downpours.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Weather Bureau
Bradford
Warren
Crawford County
Meadville
Former cashier indicted for $20,081 misapplication
A federal grand jury indicted nine former cashiers and two others for misapplying $20,081 from the First National Bank of Everett in Bedford County. Winter, a former cashier, waived his service man immunity and returned to Erle to face charges. others include Cleveland, Baden, Gunther, and an executive from Management.
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Asomisseus Coos Ehin
First National
Everett
Bedford County
Miméa OC Cini
Winter
U.S. Army
Sta Uphied
Cleveland
Wilson Baden
New York City
Alfred B. Gunther
Clarparetion
Erle
Roosevelt silent on Hull replacement for San Francisco talks
Bulletin items from Washington report the White House has no plan to name a Hull replacement for the San Francisco United Nations conference if his health prevents attendance. Former secretary of state Cordell Hull is described as a Bethesda patient, designated as senior advisor to the American delegation. In India, a U.S. House committee vote to postpone consideration of the Indian immigration bill triggers sharp domestic and foreign reaction. In Washington, administration allies acknowledge concern over Bretton Woods fate as banking committee pressure grows for broad amendments to the world bank and currency stabilization plan.
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Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Cordell Hull
San Francisco
Hull
Bethesda
Mayal Hospital
Bombay
U.S
House of Representatives
India
Free Press Journal
Maroh
Bretton Woods
Clouse Banking Committee
World Bank
Two Dog Bite Incidents Prompt Strict Quarantine Enforcement
Police report two new dog bite incidents in the city during winter break. Rilith Roden was bitten by a small bulldog led by a child. owner unknown and the dog to be observed. Robert Post was bitten by a dog owned by Geralt Mixer. quarantine violation to be charged and the dog placed under observation. A small black stray attacked three chickens on Spring Street. owner being checked. Authorities assert strict quarantine enforcement districtwide until lab results confirm the dog’s head was killed after an earlier attack near Bear Lake and on the Johnson farm.
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Rilith Roden
Fourth Avenue
Robert Post
Nf Snyder Circle
Geralt Mixer
Don Maloney
Spring Street
Witt
Columbis
Bear Lake
Movements of 5th Fleet Kept Secret After Raid
U S Pacific Fleet headquarters in Guam reports the two day raid on the Japanese home islands was a devastating success. The text indicates continued aerial attacks and carrier task forces poised for ongoing operations. The brief notes the secrecy surrounding fleet movements and hints at strategic advances without detailing specific targets or outcomes.
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Associated Press
U. S. Pacific Fleet
Guam
United States
Japan Faces State of Siege Amid War Pressure
San Francisco dispatch reports Japan placed in a state of siege as the government seeks unprecedented powers to mobilize wartime resources. U S carrier raids and five incendiary blows on Tokyo Kobe Nagoya and Osaka highlight the expanding reach of American air power. Admiral Spruance notes further Japanese naval losses may reduce threat, while prospects of long range P-51 escorts foretell tougher raids. Strong statements from Prime Minister Koiso and War Minister Sugiyama demand Diet action.
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Hercittas
Kuniaki Koiso
Im Ursing Yirluss
Gen Sugiyama
United States
Japan
Diet
Marc A. Mitscher
Ryukyu Islands
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Federal Communications Commission
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Nagoya
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Adm
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Pacific
Spruance
Leet Adm
Chester W. Nimitz
Sen
Crash Injures Teens When Soft Drink Vehicle Hits Streetcar
March 22 report from Pittsburgh says 13 persons are recovering after a head on collision between a soft drink truck and a streetcar on the south side late yesterday. John Schmitt, 13, driver of the truck, is listed in fair condition at St Josephs Hospital.
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Is Hunt
Pittsburgh
John Schmitt
St. Joseph's Hosepital
German Civilians In Flight From Ruhr And East Of Rhine
Hundreds of thousands of German civilians flee from the Ruhr Valley and areas east of the Rhine as Nazi forces advance. Allied air attacks and Soviet reports describe mass movement toward safer regions, with predictions of Allied air superiority shaping civilian evacuations and German resistance.
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Rhine
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Mave
Ruy
Ewerich
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Mitchlek
Aerie Elyl
Jans
Iil
Petore
District Attorney to Attend Marty Hearing
The preliminary hearing for Marty, charged with robbery from the person, was postponed to Friday. Erie County Court set bail at $2,000. Attorney Jesse Junkavitn will defend Marty, with Wayne Glee handling the case for the district attorney. Additional actions may follow based on evidence.
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Erie County Court
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Erie
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Laub
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Gleeton
Gisiriel
Evans
Countcy Courts
Olhoe
Superforts Bomb Rangoon Port in Major RAID
A large force of B 29 Superfortresses struck Rangoon for the fourth time, focusing on supply storage dumps and airfield cantonments. Reports say aircraft returned safely after facing anti aircraft fire with good to excellent results and fixed explosions observed at dump areas.
Soldier Dies From Poisonous Alcohol in Manila Area
Manila March 23. The Army says a soldier died from poisonous alcohol and authorities vow stern action. Col. Marcus E. Jones reports, while police state cases show some men permanently blinded. Tests are under way on all alcoholic drinks and more than two dozen people are under arrest on charges.
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Mania
Marcus E. Jones
WO Parsons
Two Corry Boys Reported Missing In Erie County
State police appeal to the public for help locating Leonard Hardinger, 15, of 24 West Pleasant Street, and another Corry boy, both listed missing for several days. The boys were seen near the Coast Guard area and may have traveled toward Erie or Buffalo as relatives fear they were lured by criminals.
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Coast Guard
OPA Sets Hay Price Ceilings Across Regions
The OPA announced price ceiling increases for alfalfa and other hay varieties to take effect May 1. Regional differentials apply with Area No 3 covering Boston New York City Erie Warren and Crawford counties of Pennsylvania and four grades priced per ton.
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Washington
OPA
Ohio River
Mississippi River
Eash
Seaboard
Boston
New York City
Erie
Warrett
Crawford
Pennsylvania
Missing WAC corporal CPLondus from home in this city
Police seek information on the disappearance of CPLondus a former WAC corporal who served in the Pacific war. She was last seen Thursday evening March on street in Ye business scene. She had medical treatments for war injuries and was known to have two sisters in the service.
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Puyiles Tesieesenying
Tris
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Tursiday
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WAC
Lyhe Saviee
Yawn
Utah
Leweweek
Neo Lewall
Veterans visit Aero Supply plant in Corry
A group of five veteran combat airmen visited the Aero Supply Mfg Company plant in Corry led by Lieut Archie Miller. They toured the facility, spoke with workers, and observed production of Aero parts used on American and Allied aircraft. The group included Capt Bert M Twenlley and Capt. Clifford U Clendinnem, who shared war service highlights and decorations.
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Twamley
Birst
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RCAR
American Third and Seventh Armies Reach West of Rhine
Allied advances across the Rhine front drive German pockets from the Palatinate Saarland and Ruhr regions. Patton’s forces near Speyer and Kaiserslautern push toward Mainz as Eisenhower’s First Army furthers into the Ruhr. prisoner totals climb amid heavy air and ground pressure. Manila resumes Free Philippines after two day suspension.
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