Allied military government to govern liberated Europe
Report states a joint British Russian military authority would oversee Western Europe after armistice. General Dwight D. Eisenhower to be supreme commander with broad direct civilian control, while France would see a Commission of National Liberation take primary administration under tri power oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Gallagher
Gorch
Dwight D.ro
Western Front
Udsraieg Europe
Res
Germany
Charles Tealle
Committee
National Fa
Aril
Turkish plea to halt trade with Germany unsettles Allies
The Turkish government faces war strain as Cordell Hull urges neutral nations to cease trading with Germany. No formal note has reached Ankara yet, though ongoing conferences hint at possible actions amid intensifying diplomacy. American and British embassies report no delivery of such a note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arbara
Cordell
Germany
Obadia Manton Story Dies at Meal Hospital
Obadia Manton Story, aged about 60, died at Meal hospital last night following injuries from a war event. Born in Opelika, he moved to town in youth and entered business, retiring years ago for health reasons. He was active in Lafayette Church Woodmen World and Masonic lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obadia Manton’ Story
Meal Hospital
Dani B
Ellen Jones
Opelika
Lafayette
Woodmen World
Masonic
Munster
Red troops advance in Europe amid prewar German moves
In a tense European theater, Allied forces press through western Germany as prewar Berlin-centered German positions show strain. Reports describe coordinated operations near Sevastopol and a naval base as part of broader expansion concerns and strategic redeployments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sevasiope
Ovidie Weet
Odeuss
Germany
Berlin
U. i
Last Minute BULLETINS London War Updates
AP dispatches report rapid war tempo with mentions of air actions over Europe and Imphal. Britain claims continued aerial offensives and German losses amid ongoing conflict. A U.S. official suggests wartime policy may extend beyond the emergency period.
New Englanders To Shed Light On Willkie Successor
New England delegates from Maine and Connecticut may reveal backing for Willkie's successor at the Republican national convention. MacArthur and Miller spar with talk of a draft MacArthur movement, while Dewey’s backers argue the field is set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willkie
Gardner Bridge
Prem
New England
Wendell L. Willkie
Maine
Connecticut
General MacArthur
Rap
A. Miller
Nebraska
Miller
MacArthur
United States
Thomas E Dewey
New York
Thomas
Idaho
Wee
Dewey
Peak Farm Output Urged After War
Washington AP reports President James G. Patton urges government planning of full peace time production to sustain postwar economy and support farm output nationwide during a stalled transition period.
Congress Favors Intact Navy In Postwar Period
WARHINGTON AP The House approved a record Navy appropriation of 8527 667 134 306 for the 1951- month starting May 2 on a 257 to 6 vote after a day of debate over maintaining Navy strength as a postwar power. An Army appropriation of about 50 000 000 000 was expected soon, about 9 000 008 000 below last year’s peak. Rep Paiman blocked passage on a Te rn te Nato Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warhington
Uandaras House
Senate
United States
Paiman
D-Tex
NATO
War Labor Board Jurisdiction Put to Test by Ward Case
Three employer defiance cases await Presidential action including Montgomery Ward & Co. with strikes in Chicago and Kansas City over WLB authority in non war plant disputes. Other firms Jenkins Brothers Bridgeport Conn and Ken-Rad Owensboro Ky producing war materials also in play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Loftus Washington
War Labor Board
WLB
Montgomery Ward & Co
Chizcago
Kansas City
WLE
Jenkins Brothers, Inc
Bridgeport
Alraady
AFL Teamsters Union
Tara
Napier Field Class Graduates Tomorrow At Ceremony
Twenty fifth Napier class to graduate at Napier Field with 54 advanced trainers to receive wings and oath of office. Lt Col Charles C. Simpson Jr delivers brief address as new officers piloted by Cadets 44 D designation. Graduation events start 10 30 am at Post Headquarters with formation, invocation by Chaplain, and awards to Cadet Ray Russell Caneds and Cadet Joseph Ammirate. Tea-dance to follow at 5 pm in Officers’ Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Napiar Field
Gradusta
Napier Field
Charles C. Simpson
Wiregrass
William Bell Gold
Simpson
4-D
Bienpacn
Fred Weaver
Stapheng J. Bertling
Ray Russell Caneds
Edwards, Mise
Joseph J. Ammirate
Hammonton
MV. J
Paul J
Cuddy
Cuaries M
Monated
MacArthur Seen As War Secretary
Hawaii martial law declared during the wartime period was ruled invalid by Federal Judge Delbert E. Metzger. The decision followed a trial in which Hawaii’s military governor and Adm. Chester Nimitz testified martial law was not needed to protect the islands, and the judge ordered the Navy yard worker released on habeas corpus. The War Department prepared to appeal, asserting provost court authority remains in force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Hawaii
War Department
Delbert E. Metzger
Navy Yard
Hawnaii
Robert C. Richardson
Chester W. Nimitz
Pearl Harbor
Carter
Metzger
Lloyd C. Duncan
Sheridan
Wyo
General Richardson
Admiral Nimftx
Two Senators Push MacArthur as War Secretary Nominee
Senator Miller and Senator Thomas propose General Douglas MacArthur be appointed Secretary of War while signaling a possible presidential draft. MacArthur hints at no firm nomination, drawing mixed reactions as backers press delegates to consider him for the GOP ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bell Washington
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Rep
Miler
Mir
Miller
Thomaz
Dewey
New York
Tal
Eenator Thomas
R.tdaho
MacArtor
Thomas
Partisans Recapture Cazin in Yugoslav Campaign
Yugoslav partisans under Josip Broz recaptured the town of Cazin, a strategic highway junction between Zagob and Bibnik. The entire town was cleared of German troops except for the fortress garrison besieged. Cazin lies 88 miles southwest of Zagreb and 82 miles north of Blbenik, a Dalmatian coast supply port area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sfernhal Josip (Tito) Broz
Casin
Zagob
Bibnik
Cazin le
Zagreb
Blbenik
Axia
Dalmatian
Draft Wrangling Clouds Military Strength Message
AP dispatch reports criticism over delays in recognizing that younger soldiers formed the best combat troops. General George Marshall warned last October that older elements should fill service roles while the 36 and under group would supply future replacements. The April 6 note said readiness had been reached, yet critics questioned why the 1838 group was sought as replacements two days later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jron Washington
George
Marghan
Malary Comanitine
Ceitics
RAF Maintains Air Offensive Against Europe
RAF and US air forces conducted heavy daylight and twilight raids across Berlin and western Germany, supporting intense operations that included mass bomber and fighter sorties. The Allied assault included more than 1,100 American Mustangs Lightsings and Thunderbolts alongside British Flying Fortresses Liberators and P-38s, targeting the Messerschmitt plant at Augsburg and other war industry sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
RAF Monquto
Berlin
Germany
U. S
Rome
Mation
Hungary
U. & Hixhih
Ninth Air Forces
Messerschmitt
Augeburg
Merrill's Marauders Break Through in Burma Siege
In Burma's Mogaung Valley, Lt. Gen. Joseph W. Stilwell reports Merrill's Marauders were relieved after eight days encircled by Japanese. Led by Lt. Col. George McGee and supported by Lt. Col. Charles Beach, they fought uphill through hogbacks, reporting 210 Japanese killed. Japanese remnants retreated toward Mogaung as Chinese push advances.
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William Bon
Mogaung Valley
Burma
Unite
Bric
Frank Merrill
Joseph W. Bsillwell
George McGee
Beach
Mooffee
Mogaung
Wacawag
Leban
36 German Planes Bagged Over Hungary
Allied headquarters said 36 Nazi planes were shot down in Mediterranean air operations over Hungary, with 14 heavy bombers among losses. Attacks targeted air plants at Gyor and Dana and airfields near Budapest, plus rail yards at Brod and Corfu harbor, with 1,400 sorties reported. Ground fire and artillery were active across sectors as raids extended into Dalmatia and northern Italy.
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Allied
Naples
Mediterranean
Hungary
Aircrst
Gyor
Dana
Vedes
Toke
Budapest
Brod
Vozortavle
Corfu
Dalmatian
Italy
Communiqua
Japanese Threat To Assam Bases Mounts In Manipur
In New Delhi a dispatch from AP reports Jap invasion parties near Bishenpur Silchar jungle track southwest of Imphal threaten Manipur’s garrison and Allied bases in Assam. A Tokyo broadcast quotes Mountbatten command noting a Japanese column cut a key Imphal Haochong highway segment, signaling possible annihilation or capture of Mountbatten’s force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Geumion
New Delhi
Bishenpur Silchar
Imphal
Manipur
Assam
Lord Louis Mountbatten
Anid
Tokyo
Airfields and supplies at Hollandia struck by American forces
Allied Headquarters reports Fifth Army Air Force attacks on Hollandia, Dutch New Guinea, dropping 222 tons of bombs and thousands of rounds over two weeks. Capt. Richard Bong, from Poplar, Wisconsin, scored his 21st aerial victory. Destruction included freighters, coastal craft, and barges, with 288 Japanese planes destroyed at Hollandia.
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Hollandia
Allied Headquarters
Southwest Pacific
Fifth Army Airforce
Dutch New Guinea
Douglas MacArthur
Jepancig
Richard L Bong
Poplar
Wis
Humboldt Harbor
MacArthur
Hollandis
New Guinea
Dublin Te Land
Truk Atoll
Caroling Islands
Puluwat Ato
Truk
Rabaul
New Britain
Alamena
Mve
Bolomans
Japan Sea
Bea
Kavieng
New Treland
Ueht
Chinese Burned by Jap Authorities Report
AP dispatch from Chungking says Japanese occupation authorities burned about 900 starving Chinese, including beggars, last month to quell dissent. Report cites planed raids outside cities, with casualties and widespread suffering amid wartime control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chungking
Hague
Red forces advance in Crimea pushing toward Sevastopol
Soviet reports say Tolbukhin forces drive through southern Crimea toward Sevastopol with air support. Axis prisoners exceed 20,000 as Moscow claims major gains, capturing Bimireropol and Feodosiya while Yevmeniko advances toward a link with the 4th Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Crimea
Sevastopol
Moscow
Red Army
Tolbukhin
Bimieropol
Sevartopot
Crimean
Ferpatoriya
Priinavia
Andre! I. Yepremenko
Feodosiya
Kaktebs
Sectmdesbania
Eiver
Kriss
Feodosius
Yavpatorius
Yeremeniko
Fourth Army
Newa
Madora
Ovidiopol
Odesss
Dnieper
Invasion Rumors From Nazi Broadcasts Spark Panic
In New York AP reports a brief flare of invasion rumors after Canadian claims of a German English broadcast mentioning Canadian-led invasion forces in France near Calais. London debunked it as garbled propaganda, noting no Allied confirmation and citing Dieppe in 1942 as a misinterpreted reference.
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New York
France
Calais
Toronto
British Broadcasting Corporation
WBC
Don Juan Thesar
North America
Fgh
la Ap
Innes
Dieppa
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Seterdey
Commens Quay
Od An Alrenly
Besbey Times
Aguines Imphal Bes
NEW
Washington
Pricer
Jame F. Brewalos
Congress
FDR
Napier
Reds
NEA
Thresten
Black Bea
Fad
Bimferopol
Driva
Veodoslyn
Black Sea
Cazin
James Marlow
RAF
Europe
Western Germany
Merrill
Bishenpur-Silchar
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