Fall of Vienna as Soviet forces reach Danube frontier
AP report details the fall of Vienna after eight days of combat as Soviet and Allied troops advance across Austria. Moscow announces capture seals the capital, a key gateway for broader invasions into Europe, amid Russian spearheads widening west toward the Bavarian border and Danube pockets being cleared.
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Jap Planes Attack Navy At Okinawa Amid Self-Destruct Attacks
AP dispatch reports a Japanese air fleet attacked American ships off Okinawa near Hagushi beachhead. Dozens of planes were destroyed or damaged, with many pilots crashing to their deaths in self-destruct maneuvers. An American destroyer was sunk and several ships damaged as air battles raged.
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Tornadoes Kill 74 In Oklahoma
An Oklahoma disaster leaves 74 dead as tornadoes strike the state. President Truman’s approach to crisis response and political pressure is questioned in an interview describing his resolve to act by conscience and duty. Officials note rapid mobilization and relief focus amid ongoing investigations and rebuilding efforts.
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Three More Die In Arkansas From Storms
Oklahoma counted its tornado dead at 74 and hundreds homeless as twisters battered the state and spread into Arkansas. In Arkansas two killed at Dora and one near Fayetteville. Oklahoma hit hardest in Antlers Muskogee Hulbert and Oklahoma City with multiple fatalities and extensive damage. Red Cross and Army posts mobilized as Will Rogers Field sent power plant. damage included the Oklahoma school for the blind and scattered residential blocks.
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World War Fronts Report Across Multiple Theaters
AP dispatches summarize Allied advances and Japanese actions across European, Italian, and Pacific fronts. Massed Soviet and Western forces push toward key German targets while Allied offensives in Italy break through to Santerno and bridgeheads. Pacific aerial strikes and amphibious landings continue around Okinawa and the Philippines as combat persists.
Postoffice Flag Flies At Half Mast
The flag atop the Federal Building was at half mast today in memory of President Roosevelt who died yesterday at his Warm Springs Georgia home. Dothan citizens mourn the nation's 31st President. No city services planned. A memorial prayer at Temple Emanu El at 8 pm. Dr A E Childs to lead the service.
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Ninth Army nears Berlin as Ruhr pocket falls
Paris AP dispatch reports the Ninth Army advancing 60 miles armored toward Berlin within 45 miles of the capital, with Elbe river crossings and long patrols along the river. Duisburg, Ruhr pocket city, capitulated as Third Army seized Erfurt and neared Leipzig, 18 miles away, from Jena, approaching Czechoslovakia.
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Hushed Commons Adjourns To Pay Roosevelt Tribute
In London the House of Commons adjourned five minutes after convening to honor President Roosevelt. Churchill spoke emotionally of a dear friend and war leader lost on the eve of victory, with tributes from King George VI, Eden, and others as Parliament planned further formalities next Tuesday. Hundreds of Americans in uniform attended the somber gathering.
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Draft Board Files In Houston Audited
An audit of Houston County Selective Service Board files found classifications align with current regulations and policies. Administration assistant Terry D. Kendrick stated men are called by age groups and registrant classifications are on average comparable to other counties. More details follow on page 5.
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World’s Humble Great Land FDR Special Train to Washington
The body of President Franklin D Roosevelt, who died yesterday, travels on a 23 hour rail run to Washington for funeral services and burial at Hyde Park. A 10 car train carries friends and associates, with two thousand soldiers from Fort Benning providing an honor guard and a Fort Benning band joining the ceremony.
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Four-Term President Roosevelt Hailed as Humanitarian
Worldwide mourning followed Roosevelt’s death as flags half mast and governments declared days of mourning. Churchill Stalin and Chiang Kai-shek sent condolence messages praising his leadership for freedom and peace. Leaders in Britain, Germany, Japan, and France issued recognitions while Allied troops learned of the loss amid ongoing war.
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Curtis McQuagge Dies In Arizona
Curtis McQuagge of Dothan a World War I veteran died suddenly in Chandler Arizona his telegram notifying relatives came from the hotel where he was employed He was the son of Mrs F G McQuazee 1109 West Main Street and had been in Arizona since Beechrumber Funeral will be held in Dothan with burial in the City cemetery
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Secretary Named For Clerk's Office
Mrs. Charles W. Jefferson formerly of Louisville Kentucky named secretary at the City clerk s office to assist J L Vaughn appointed by City Commission President Jono D Ayres to succeed J P Scarborough granted indefinite leave of absence because of ill health Mrs Jefferson succeeds Miss Willie Sim Faircloth resigned former secretary for Scarborough
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History to show Lincoln and FDR had much in common
James Marlow notes parallels between Lincoln and Roosevelt noting wartime leadership toward peace. Both died near the end of major conflicts. Lincoln in 1865 and Roosevelt in 1945. The piece observes reconstruction visions and unity goals after their deaths.
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Painless Death At Warm Springs Ends FDR Career
Franklin D Roosevelt dies at Warm Springs cerebral hemorrhage ends his presidency career. He arrived March 1 for rest and sun and planned a cross country trip to open the World Security Conference. Harry S Truman named as successor with Congress. Roosevelt’s body to Washington by special train. Mrs Roosevelt and White House aides accompany. Funeral set for Saturday in Washington.
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Nation Plans Many Memorial Services For Late President
Nations mourning Roosevelt plan church, school and military observances as White House funeral activities are scheduled. Municipal services, half mast flags, and adjourned legislatures mark nationwide grieving with cancellations and closures in New York, Massachusetts, Washington and beyond.
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Truman Convenes War Leaders At White House
President Truman hosted top state and military leaders to align wartime policy after Franklin D Roosevelt's death. Secretary Stettinius joined, with Leahy King Marshall Stimson and Forrestal expected, as Truman signals continuation of Roosevelt era aims and UN Conference timing in San Francisco.
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Bay Line Overpass Discussion by State County and City
Officials from state county and city will meet tomorrow to discuss constructing an overpass at the Bay Line crossing on Cottonwood Road. Probate Judge Saxe Poyner reported the State Department of Revenue’s John W. Rish says federal approval may be needed and Bay Line Railroad officials will be invited. The Cottonwood Road crossing has long been a traffic hazard with several fatal auto collisions.
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Becomes U. S.' 32nd Executive Vice President Becomes U. S.' 32nd Executive
Washington dispatch reports Vice President Truman poised to address Congress at 1 p m as Franklin D Roosevelt lies dead in Warm Springs Georgia. The nation braces for leadership changes and plans a San Francisco United Nations Conference opening April 25. Truman pledges to continue Roosevelt’s policies and asks cabinet to stay on while mourning and funeral arrangements are made.
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