Jelay Urged yn Meeting Of Big Five at LEIF ERICKSON CAM
AP reports Ernie Pyle, famed correspondent, killed in a machinegun ambush on a small Okinawa island. Adm. Chester W. Nimitz confirms Pyle died during a night attack while troops of the 10th Army advanced, as the assault on Okinawa continued.
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Ernie Pyle
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Chester W. Nimitz
Fyle
10Th Army
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Mday
Pyle
Kit
Feadyquarters Troops
Ter Te
Truman Advised To Wait For San Francisco Parley
President Truman should delay a meeting with the Big Five until the San Francisco Conference acts on a world peace keeping organization. Senator George Gallup voiced support for an early meeting but noted the conference may pause talks, while Truman expressed willingness to talk with allied leaders soon.
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Associated Press
Washington
Truman
San Francisco
United Nations
George @Ga
Mr.Truman
Japanese Losses Over 2280 Planes in Okinawa Campaign
Admiral Chester W Nimitz announced that more than 2280 Japanese aircraft were destroyed in the past month by American and British carrier planes and antiaircraft fire in support of the Okinawa invasion. Japanese air attacks damaged invasion forces, while land fighting continued near Naha and along Okinawa as U S Marines advance and Ie Island nears full American control after rapid airfield seizure by the 24th Corps.
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Chester W. Nimitz
Japan
Okinawa
U.S
Ryukyus
Naha
24Th Corps
Reciprocal Trade Act Seen As Helping Avert Third War
Robert Ramsey, executive chairman of the county finance committee, announced a drive to sell 303,100 in E bonds to meet the county quota. Dothan white schools face 181,000 and Negro schools 18,200. County phase sets 98,000 for ute schools and 5,300 for 710 schools. Superintendent Salomon Baxter will coordinate county efforts with principals and teachers, while Bruce Cary will direct city schools. The school treasure hunt is a kickoff toward Houston county's share of the war loan drive, which runs May 14 to June, with bonds bought April 9 to July 7 credited to the county."
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Robert Ramsey
Dothan
Amsey
Salomon Baxter
County Hools
Bruce Ary
Houston County
Truman Faces First Congressional Test On Trade Policy
In Washington Assistant Secretary William L. Clayton warned that failing to extend and broaden the Reciprocal Trade Act could spark global tensions and delay postwar prosperity. He testified before the House Ways and Means Committee as Republicans pressed for tariff reductions amid Senate and UN Conference duties. Stettinius could not appear. Clayton read his prepared statement as hearings opened.
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William L. Clayton
Trauman
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
Clayton
United States
Wickard
Senate
Bretton Woods
Edward R.stellinius
Doughton
D-Nc
San Francisco
Stettinius
Senate Republicans Open to Cooperation With Truman
Republican Senators indicated willingness to consult with President Truman at any time as prospects for legislation evolve. Senator Taft of Ohio said they explained their position, noting there may be occasions for cooperation. page reference hints at ongoing discussions.
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Washington
Truman
Taft
Ohio
World War II fronts update from Western to Pacific theaters
The World Today reports Allied advances across Western Europe with German positions around Hamburg Bremen and Nuernberg while Russians push toward Berlin in the east and Italians and British advance toward Bologna. Pacific notes include intensified artillery duels on Luzon and operations around Okinawa and Kyushu as battles extend across multiple theaters.
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Second Kelly Child Succumbs To Burns
An oil stove explosion in Dothan route four today killed Julia Kelly after hours of burns. Mrs Kelly and two other children suffered injuries with Gloria Patsy, two months old, lightly burned. The blast occurred during stove lighting and caused fire damage and multiple burns within the Kelley family.
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Doe] Kelly
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Gloria Patsy
Waa
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Truman To Accept Advice But Make Decisions Himself
President Truman plans to run his own show taking advice from friends while making the final calls. He overruled the high command on four star promotions for Patton and Hodges, named John Snyder as Federal Loan Administrator, signaled Molotov visit, and urged swift enactment of Bretton Woods and reciprocal trade pacts.
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Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Truman
Washington
Capitol Hill
George Smith Patton, Jr
Courtney Hicks Hodges
Bretton Woods
Speakers Named For Dothan Police School Event
Commissioner's report outlines first Peace Officers Training School at City Hall May 7 18 with speakers including John D Ayres Keener Baxley Horace Hall FBI Alabama head R J Abbaticchio Jr and J E Craughon. The course runs two sessions daily 4 6 pm and 7 9 pm starting May 7 and covers laws procedures firearms raids traffic investigations interviewing and report writing.
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Clyde L. Coe
Wasl
Commission
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Keener Baxley
Horace Hall
the Eagle
R. J. Abbaticchio, Jr
FBI
Alabama
Peice
J. E. Craughon
Dothan
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Coe
Sheriff's Office
Invasion Of Czechoslovakia By 3rd Army Splits Germany
London AP reports German radio on a new Soviet offensive across the Oder front south of Stettin. Moscow confirms Red Army advances toward Berlin and links with American troops, with major spearheads moving from Neisse bridges toward Spremberg and Niesky. Stalin cites Zittersdorf fall near Vienna as Moscow notes progress toward Brno and East Prussia liquidation of remaining Germans on Samland penins ula.
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Allied forces close on Nuernberg and Leipzig fronts
Allied armies push toward Nuernberg and Leipzig as the Seventh Army clears half of Nuernberg and the First Army nears Leipzig center. German resistance concentrates in border towns amid massive prisoner captures and intensified air and artillery bombardment around key industrial centers.
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Heart of Leipzig
ACL Clerks Ordered Under Union Contract
An emergency railway labor panel told President Truman the Atlantic Coast Line should include many positions in the clerks contract. The board said the carrier’s past practice of paying a large group of workers on different terms could cause discord and advised formalizing a mek leave plan as part of the agreement. Swacker led the panel with Ware and Gilkyson as members.
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Truman
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks
Aarge
Frank M. Swacker
New York City
Norman J. Ware
Hartford, Conn
Walter Gilkyson
New Hartford, Conn
B-29 Raids 17 Hours Apart Hammer Japanese Airbases
American forces pressed the assault on Japanese bases and cleared routes as RAF and US bombers conducted raids. In the Philippines, MacArthur announced the rescue of more than 7,000 civilians from Baguio as 33rd Division units fought within the city outskirts. Heavy rains hindered operations while Clarkson's troops pushed toward Baguio from multiple approaches.
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Baguio
Douglas MacArthur
Philippines
Doughboys
Percy W. Clarkson
33Rd
Kinnon
Bombing Runs Hit Kyushu Airfields In Fourth Strike
Allied Superfortresses again bombed Kyushu targets in southern Japan, wrecking airfields and cratering runways as several waves of B 29s attacked from Mananas bases. Tokyo suffered extensive fire damage in parallel raids, with widespread urban and industrial destruction reported.
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Okinawa
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Hauresport
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Congress To Probe Prisoner Pampering
Washington AP Chairman May of Kentucky ordered a full dress prisoner of war investigation by the House Military Committee to clear up public misunderstanding. The inquiry begins April 26 with May and other officials testifying. War and State Department officials will appear. The goal is to reveal facts so the public can judge whether policy is sound.
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May
D-Ky
Todey
House
1 Wall
State Department
What Happens To Nazi Gold Cache Found By 3rd Army
AP reports are puzzled by the Merkers salt mine find of about 100 tons of gold bars valued at $100 million. The U S plans and debates how such a cache might affect wartime finances and postwar recovery, with officials saying few know the full story.
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Europe
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Merkers
Germany
America
VU. S
Washington
Headland Region Bond Quota Set
Headland region quota fixed at 21 SISB.000 to fund war efforts. Schools organize drives, with awards of four $25 war bonds through the Headland Bank to Headland Newville Tumbleton and Nebr students, theater tickets for top sellers, and April 30 city hall meeting to finalize Seventh War Loan drive plans.
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Newville
Tumbleton
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Sud
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Expy
Allied Forces Close on Bologna and Argenta Gap
Polish Hughth Army units push toward Bologna within ten miles amid Po valley advance. Fifth Army moves from Florence toward Bologna as Germans hold caves and pillboxes. Argenta Gap containment tightens with rail line across Ferrara, Monte Humie falls to Fifth Army. South African and U.S. forces capture key elevations and widen Marina canal bridgehead as western Fifth Army advances near Tortuno ve outskirts.
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Hughth Army
Bologna
Italy
Fifth Army
Florence
Eighth Army
Argenta
Ferrara
Marina Canal
Ferrare
Monte Humie
Highway 65
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Aomle
U. &, First Armored
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Mote Case
Geemen
Tortutonove
Some Units Shifted To Pacific Theater
Washington AP reports that some units and equipment once slated for Europe are being redirected to the Pacific. Officials note the redeployment proceeds after Europe’s resistance is deemed ended, with limited personnel moves among specialist troops and no precise dates given.
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Pacific Theater
Washington
Japan
Europe
Pacific
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