Baltic Sea move signals Red Fleet advance near Riga
Reports indicate Soviet Baltic Fleet entering the Gulf of Finland area with heavy gunfire heard near Tallinn and Paldiski authorities stating naval forces seized an Estonian port. Soviet forces closed within striking distance of Riga as German lines hold a coastal corridor.
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Finn Gulf
Epaniel
Russia
Estonia
Asea
Ic Pal
Riga
Latvia
Risina
Osel
Gulf
Vieland
Russat
Garymonia
Esmainland
Leonid Leningrad
Tallinn
Geces
Parnu
Paldisii
Midway Tallinn
Haapsalu Iki
Guf
Warsaw
Its &Y
Allied and Soviet Fronts Rally in Europe and Estonia
Western Front reports outline a renewed dimout and a major battle for Arnhem while British and American troops push toward northern Siegfried Line and the Upper Rhine. Russians clear small pockets in Estonia and advance toward Riga, as German forces fight to hold positions along the Gothic Line. Allied air forces pound targets in Manchuria and Europe, with B-29s striking industrial centers and Henry, while Tokyo touts air base activity in Asia.
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Dutety Arnhem
Upper Rhine
Siegfried Berlin
Apparenti
Arnhem
Nijmagen
Eindhoven
Rhine River
Mans
Officials Revise Timetable for World Security Pact
Washington reports officials have sharply revised estimates on when a world security organization can operate. Confidence remains that success is possible, but progress now appears slow as US Britain and Russia seek a workable blueprint in Dumbarton Oaks talks. A key question about how to handle aggression by a major power may remain unanswered for now.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
Amercan
United States
Britain
Russia
Dumbarton Oaks
UNRRA Moves Relief to Italy From Allied Funds
UNRRA plans immediate relief shipments to Italy and parts of the Balkans using funds from the second relief conference. The council approves extending aid to up to 50 million dollars for Italy and to refugees including Jews, regardless of former citizenship, with Denmark invited to join once its government is reconstituted. Administrative costs for 1945 are pegged at 11.5 billion dollars, with Soviet Russia’s share cut to ten percent.
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Sigrid Arne Montreal
Italy
Balkan
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
UNRRA
Denmark
United States
Wilhelm Morgenslerne
Sis
Russia
Allied Planes Aid Red Devils in Arnhem Battle
Allied aircraft supported troops at Arnhem in Holland with rocket and machine gun attacks on German concentrations and targets. Unescorted Liberators struck Grec harbors, while bombers hit Milan Verona Genoa and areas south of Bologna. Spitfires and Typhoons shielded troops in mist as German air activity surged. eight Allied planes were lost.
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London
Armhem
Holland
Eindhoven
Nipmegen
Mannheim
Rhine
Ludwigshafen
Greez
Salamis
Skaramanga
Piraeus
Italy
Milan
Verona
Genoa
Bologna
Yugoslavia
Albania
Greece
Arnhem
Napier Field Permanency Promised by Congressman
Third District Congressman George Andrews says Air Forces training command assures Napier Field will be used for other training after current program ends in March. He notes war trends could slow AAF training, but time will confirm permanency.
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Dathan Chamber of Commerce
Napier Field
Third District
George Andrews
Air Forces Training Command
Andrews
Superfortresses Smash At Vital Japanese War Industry
Allied air units hammered Manchurian targets including Anshan steel works in three months third B 29 raid on the Japanese mainland. Tokyo reports say aircraft fought Japanese interceptors, while the Philippines bases receive reinforcements as M arines push on Peleliu and Palau positions. Military movements span Burma Yunnan and Salween fronts with commanders named and port cities attacked.
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Leonard Milliman
Associated Press
Japan
Manchuria
Philippines
Tokyo
Anshan
Nippon
Adm
William F. Halsey
Philippine
Dave Gulf
Peleliu
Maine
Palau
Angaur
Burma
Fifth
Tid-dim
Heitaro Kimura
Shoze Kawabe
India
China
Yunnan
Burma Road
Maeng-ishih
Pingka
Mangshih
Lungling
U.S. Liberatore
Formia
Anshay
Dairer
Penksihu
Sa.d
Iwa
Vast Postwar Service Planned For Dothan
The Dothan Chamber of Commerce plans a large postwar service to help discharged veterans find civilian jobs and rehabilitation. Directors meet tomorrow to discuss setup. merchants will outline manpower needs. Secretary Arthur Johnson said some veterans already secured work and the program will coordinate with the county service officer and county veterans returning from the war.
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Dothan Chamber of Commerce
Dothan
Chamber of Commerce
Arthur Johnson
No Peace Haven For Criminals Says Churchill In Commons
Prime Minister Churchill reiterated that Britain will prevent Nazi criminals finding havens in neutral territories. He noted Spain had not issued a clear statement and said more on postwar plans would come after a two day debate at Westminster. The issue reflects divisions in President Roosevelt's cabinet as Morgenthau presses for hard postwar actions.
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John F. Chester
London
Churchill
Tse
Commons
Spain
Quebec
Britain
Germany
Roosevelt
Dumbarton Oaks
United States
Russia
China
United Nations
U. S.treasury
Henry Morgenthau
Riley Killed at Work at Virginia Carolina Fertilizer Plant
J L Riley age 62 of 208 West Lafayette street was accidentally killed at the Virginia Carolina Fertilizer Company's plant where he worked. He was caught in a mixing machine. A Dothan resident for 25 years he belonged to Echo Masonic Lodge. Funeral services will be tomorrow at Ward Wilson Chapel at 3 with Rev Zoinden and Rev Reeves. Burial in City Cemetery with Masonic rites. Survived by wife five sons Roy Riley Jacksonville Woodfin Riley U S Air Corps Arizona Billy Riley Merchant Marine St Petersburg Fla D S and Teddy Riley both of Dothan one daughter Miss Derothy Bell Riles Dothan two sisters Mrs Mor Ward Avi Mrr BH Lis both of Donan three brothers H Busey Maco Ga C FE Bury Atmany Gr and G W Biles. Deacon Masons to serve as active bearers.
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J. L. Riley
West
Lafayette Street
Virginia- Carolina Fertilizer Company
Dothan
Echo Masonic Lodge
Ward Wilson Chapel
A. D. Zoinden
Sam C. Reeves
Masonic
Roy Riley
Jacksonville
Woodfin Riley
U. S Air Corps
Arizona
Billy Riley
Merchant Merine
St Petersburg
Fla
D. S
Teddy Riley
Miss Derothy Bell
H. Busey
Maco
FE Bury Atmany
G W Biles
Dea Tan
Masons
Eighth Army Drives Toward Rubicon in Italy Front
Allied forces press after crossing the Rubicon in Italy as the Eighth Army advances toward Rimini and Bologna. British Indian and American units push through coastal areas and inland lines despite harsh weather and German counterattacks. Allied leaders praise the operation and anticipate a decisive victory.
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Noland Norgaard
Rome
Interse Rubicon
Mediterranean
Italy
Caesar
Fitht Eighth Armes
Adriatic
Rimini
Eighth Army
Bordonchia
Bologna
Thonde
Henry Milland Wiran
Cumimnander
Harald Alexander
Gomreandey
Rubicon
Eighth
Albert Kesselving
Henry
Fifth
Golare
Pirenzuula
Monte la Fine
Ware
Moraduccio
Po Valley
Imola
Palazzuolo
Fiorenzuola
Marradi
Ligunan
Fifth Army
2Nd Infantry
Vovisten
Aero Artart
Dewey Attacks New Deal in Oklahoma Campaign Stop
Governor Dewey denounces the Roosevelt administration as corrupt and reckless as he campaigns through Oklahoma City and Sapulpa. He vows to expose the "desperately bad" New Deal and to restore integrity in the White House, planning further speeches in New York and Albany. Roosevelt aides anticipate New York stops and campus events as the race tightens.
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Associated Press
Thomas E. Dewey
Oklahoma
Dewey
Roosevelt
Oklahoma City
White House
Sapulpa
Tulsa
New York
Albany
Robert E. Hannegan
New York City
New York State
Roosevelt “Walts
Henry A. Wallace
Van
Maj Gen Marshall's Old Debt to Japan Hinted at Settlement
Allied dispatch from Southwest Pacific reports Maj Gen Marshall facing remnant debts tied to actions against Japan. The note recalls 1941 clashes along waterfronts and a push to resolve lingering obligations as operations shift toward future targets. Higher command details hint at ongoing negotiations and postwar accounting.
Touch And Go Battle Rages On Dutch Rhine Front
British paratroopers struggle to hold Arnhem as German broadcasts claim major Allied losses. Report notes advancing German forces and Allied countermeasures along the Rhine front, with references to Arnhem and surrounding sectors.
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Dutch Rhine
May Funeral Rises To Be Held Today
A May funeral is scheduled for today with details, listing the time and local arrangements.
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Napier
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Rhee
Tom Dewey
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Marlix Spencer
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