Germans In Holland Threatened By Trap and Reds Near Vienna
Russian columns pushed toward Wiener Neustadt and Bratislava as Feodor Tolbukhin and Rodion Malinovsky led forces across Slovakia and the Bratislava gap. Reports claim near 32,150 Nazi prisoners captured in 24 hours, with troops driving toward key rails linking Vienna to northern Italy and deeper into Slovakia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddy Gilmore
Moscow
Neodorh
Mespéerschmitt
Wiener Neustadt
Inustria
Vierme
Bratislava
Eondgon
Ratiglava
Rosans
Slovakia
Vienna
Feodor Tolbukhin
Neufeldler See
Fiecer Neustadt
Lieths Mountains
Karpaty Mounains
Troave
Lar Thutz
Srenc
Fara
Roosevelt names Vinson to replace Byrnes in war duties
President Roosevelt accepted James Byrnes resignation as Director of War Mobilization and Reconversion and selected Fred M. Vinson to succeed him. Byrnes will stay until Vinson’s Senate approval. Vinson has held multiple posts including Federal Loan Administrator and Economic Stabilization Director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
James F. Byrnes
Fred M. Vinson
Byrnes
Vinson
Senate
Byres
Congress
Germany
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
Distict of Columbia
Kentuc
100000 Nazis In Ruhr Encircled and Berlin Reach
Allied forces trap two divisions totaling about 110,600 German troops in the Ruhr as American Ninth and First Armies advance toward the Rhine and near Berlin. British Second Army presses toward Münster and the Dortmund Ems canal, with major moves in Westphalia and Teutoburg forest region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M Long
Paris
Ruhr
Holland
Ninth
Rhine
Germany
Muenster
Dortmund-Ems
Reisenbeck
Father East
Sir Miles S. Dempsey
Teutoburg Forest
Lewis Extends Coal Contract To A Apr Amid Talks
John Lewis extended the expired coal contract by 16 hours to April easing a national strike threat. Operators pressed for a six day limit on retroactive pay, but agreed with the board's order. Lewis warned of potential crisis to follow if wage gains remain unresolved. miners and operators expect new talks within a month. A further round is anticipated through courtesy negotiations as issues narrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold W. Ward Washington
John Lewis
Lewis
South Coal Producers Association
4 H and FFA Calf Show Appeals for 200 Entries at Tri-State Fat Stock Show
4 H and FFA groups enter about 200 calves in the ninth annual Tri-State Fat Stock Show and Sale at Ram sey and Son Livestock Company Northwates street extension. Prizes total around $1,000 plus three all-expense trips to Chicago for top entries in Hereford Aberdeen and Short horn breeds. Eight cash prizes in weight classes plus a $5 bonus from Faulkner Packing Company for U S good cows. Judging by Dr. R. Davis Greensboro and auctioneering by R A Roberts Montgomery. Show opens 10 a m tomorrow with entries due by 9. Overnight housing for about 100 4 H and FFA members at U S C lon South Foster street with a 7 p m program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Faulkner Packing Company
Kingan and Company
U. S
Ramsey and Son Livestock Company
Northwates Street
Dc. R. Davis
Greensboro
N. C
R. A. Roberts
Montgomery
Aberdeen Angus Association of Alabama
U.S. C. Lon South Foster Street
Mosem
Sutheast
Gsles
C. M. Ling
World Today War Fronts Advance Across Europe and Pacific
The report outlines Allied advances from the Ruhr toward Kassel and Berlin, with British and Russian forces pushing in northern and central Europe. In the Pacific, U S and Philippine operations continue with bombardments and air raids, noting casualties and recoveries as fleets and airfields support campaigns.
Hitler Named Top War Criminal On Prosecution List
London AP report says Adolf Hitler heads the war criminals roster with five lists drafted for trial. Chiefs of state may lack immunity, and the commission held back most names to avoid forewarning suspects and reprisals. The board suggested Emperor Hirohito may be among those charged. It noted acts of aggression would not be excused by superior orders. The lists include Germans Japanese Italians and a mixed Albanian Bulgarian Hungarian Romanian group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Adolf Hitler
United Nations War Crimes Commission
Auss
Hitler
Commission
Hirohito
Gulf Storms and Tidal Waves Kill and Flood Gulf Coast
Storms, floods, and a three foot tidal wave from the Gulf of Mexico strike the deep South. At Morgan City flooding 30 blocks and forcing seven families from homes. In Mobile two boats capsized and a man drowned. Caney Louisiana and Many Louisiana endure tornado deaths and homes destroyed. High winds uproot trees in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa. Refugee tents set by Red Cross. several hundred families evacuated along the St. Francis river in Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee Associates
Uno
Deep South
Mississippi
Gulf of Mexico
Atchafaleye
Morgan City
Mobile
Ale
Mobile Bay
X Man
Caney
Birmingham
Ala
Tuscaloosa
Red Cross
Louisiana
Erath
Jefferson
Tex
Arkanga-Louisiana-Texas
U. S. Weather Bureau
Shreveport
1277 US Soldiers Captured in Belgian Bulge Are Liberated
1277 American prisoners captured in the Belgian bulge last winter were freed when the Sixth Armored Division arrived near Siegenheim Germany. The German commandant ordered evacuation but the camp was kept by stalling. Many prisoners endured severe hunger and mistreatment while 200 Americans were missing after roll call. Other nationalities including British and Dominion troops, Russians and others were held in the enclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoburn van
Siegenhaim
Germany
Gick
Third Army
Bulge
Sixth Armored
George 5
Union
Kassel
Tne
Okinawa Invasion Opens With Key Airfields Seized
U S forces land on Okinawa early Easter morning and seize two airfields and several towns. By nightfall a three mile beachhead forms eight miles along the isthmus. Nimitz and Buckner call the operation decisive but warn Japan must be conquered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toa
Fingi
Nimitz
Nvasion
Japan
Okinawa
Simon Bolivar Buckner, Jr
10Th Army
24Th Army Corps
Marine Third Amphibious Corps
Pacific
Buckner
Adm
Richmond Kelly Turner
Associated Reas
Vern Haugland
Boothweat
Kyushu
Raymond A. Sprance
Fifth Fleet
Vier
Marc A. Mitscher
Acroga
Okinawa'e
Katdena
Cauiter
Naha
Katena
Yontan
Settlement Of Anglo Soviet Rift Sought Before April 25
Manila dispatch reports Japanese dead in the Philippines rising to 307,000 as American forces press on across a dozen fronts. General MacArthur's Monday communique notes 10,871 enemy killed in five days, 183 captured, with American losses 340 killed, 48 missing, 919 wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hampson
Manila
Philippines
Douglas Muc‘rhur
Commounique
Diplomats Work To Avoid Polish Bid Fallout
United States and allies race to avert a showdown with Russia over Poland's role at the San Francisco United Nations Conference. Efforts hinge on a new Polish unity government, with possible delays to the April 25 opening. Moscow seeks Warsaw reorganization and exile premier Mikolajczyk's inclusion, while Britain and the United States press for recognized representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan M.nightower
Washington
United States
Russia
San Francisco
Yalta
Warsaw
Foleh “Democrate Elenimite
Britain
Premimer Mikolajczyk
London
Fnew
Poland
Watnay
Houston Tire Quota Slashed In Half
Houston County's April passenger car tire quota was cut to 287, down from 508 in March, announced by the county War Price and Rationing Board. A 10,000? tire quota for trucks was allotted, with further reductions. Priority groups narrow the first list to emergency occupations and key workers, including physicians, nurses, police, and essential industry staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Smiléd
Ligele Physisicians
Erticular Industries
Papers Show Jap Atrocities Ordered By Military
Manila reports based on AP summaries and affidavits reveal Japanese wartime orders dated December 2 to February 14 directing civilian killings in the city. Documents captured by Allied forces indicate atrocities were ordered by military authorities, not carried out by isolated units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hampson
Manila
Ruary 14
I Nipponese Garrisors
Helptex
Policeman and Negro Prisoner Wounded in Meafland Incident
At Meadland a Negro charged with public drunkenness attacked officers at the headland late Saturday night. Officer Jim Medley was wounded in the leg after Thornton allegedly grabbed Medley's pistol and fired once, then escaped before being recaptured about 15 minutes later and placed in custody with Sheriff George Gamble of Abbeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadland
Marly
Jim Medley
Henry County
Sherff
George Gamble
Robert Espy
George Thornton
Medley
Thornton
Espy
Modley
Vonce
Eustody
Gamble
Abbevite
Japanese secret weapon boats captured near Kerama Islands
Invasion reports from Kerama Islands off Okinawa describe the capture of more than 300 Japanese suicide boats. Lt Gen Buckner's staff and observers noted discovery in a Kerama inlet, with civilians on Zamami Island witnessing small 20 foot craft armed for demolition. Several Army officers were killed or wounded by a booby trapped craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okinawa
Kerama Islands
Japan
Simon B. Buckner, Jr
10Th Army
Kerarhas
Naval Coast Guard
Bryce Walton
Hallywood
Calif
40 Mile Hour Winds Reported In Dothan
A Gulf Coast storm area unleashed winds up to 40 miles per hour in Dothan causing scattered power outages and minor damage. One or two poles broke, branches crossed lines, and debris littered streets. No crop or structural damage reported. rain followed the wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Coast
Dothan
Ralph Goodwin
City Water and Light Plant
Debria
C. M. Ling
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Austria
Berlin
Ash
FFA
Associated Press
Stern Front
Nuernberg
Mastern Front
Wierer Neustadt
Usava Gap
Bratis
Glovau
Stettin
Tianian Front
French-Trajan
K Front
Bay Fleet Anchorage
Ker
Tokyo
Local Action
Alto V. Lee
City Commission
Dathan
Houston County
Alabama
WM. W. Espy
35Th Senatorial District
Alabama League of Municipals
Gulf
Belgian Bulge
Navy
Kure
Tenth Army
Ean
Keroma Islands
Okimawa
Elmont Waite
Guam
U. S. Tenth Army
Marinez
Lttle
Nabigushuku Bay
Chester W. Ninflix
Bylq Chenega
Sorete Acticas
Lotzon
25Th
Villa Verde
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