Nazis Lose Million Men a Month and Change Tactics
War dispatch reports Germany thinning lines by shifting to isolated strongpoints on many fronts as American advances cut through. Third and Seventh Army sectors show fortified pockets slowing tanks. prisoner losses total over 1 million in Omar Bradley’s area as Allied pressure grows.
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Halfh Hrinzen
United Press
Germany
Ffeilbronn
Craisheim
Seventh Army
Omar N. Bendley
12 Army Group
West Front
Rhine
Moselle
Palatinate
Ruhr
Meppel
Holland
Amakingt
Bremen
Hamburg
Lubeck
Carmany
Denmark
Koenigsberg
Vienna
Hayloft Fun Campaign Meeting At City Hall
Hayloft fund raising and equipment needs discussed at Us City Hall meeting hosted by Lions Club PTA and youth council. Attendees included Mrs J Maines Mrs Bhink qnahip Vern Marshall William Bowman Clifford Dinh Ronald Gaggia Matt O Sullivan Wesley Gordon and F C Brackett with about 15 youths participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bev Logerner
Lions Club
Papa
Sind Mayloft
J. Maines
Bhink Qnahip
PTA
Hayloft
Vern Marshall
William Bowman
Clifford Dinh
Ronald Gaggia
Haylaft
Matt O'Sulivan
Wesley Gordon
City Recreation Commission
F. C. Brackett
Hayward Aven
Eounycil
Bomber Sets 10,000 Hour Flight Record
Fairfield dispatch reports a Liberator bomber converted to a transport has logged over 10,000 flight hours, a new record for four engine aircraft. The aircraft reached the milestone exactly one year after a Hawaii to U S speed record flight, marking a notable achievement in long duration flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
U.P
Hawaii
U. S
Final Plans Drawn For Clothes Drive
Final plans are drawn for the United National Clothing Drive to be held Sunday April 15 in the Playward area. Matt Silva, appointed by Orland Close as general chairman, coordinates outlying area efforts and reports participation and arranged clothing pickup. San Lorenno and Cherryland groups pledged support and residents asked to bring clothing to firehouses or schools for checking and distribution. Five pounds per person is the national quota, with Girl Scouts of the San Lorenengo district aiding in outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United National Clothing
Playward
Matt Silva
Orland Close
United Clothing Collection
John Young
San Lorenno
San Lorengo
Village Group Entertained By Magic
Fifty adults and about 150 children were entertained by Paul Moon, youthful San Mateo magician, in a program for the San Lorenzo Community Club at the San Lorenzo grammar school last night. A resolution was passed urging faster action on transportation improvements. Lt Edward Attix moved to favor Key System in its application. Mrs Edna Stopp urged blood donors from San Lorenzo to enable a Mobile Blood Bank visit once a month. Matt Silva urged clothing for war torn countries and announced John Young as chair for San Lorenzo. Moon entertained the children with a half hour of magic after performing previously at an Easter party. The program was directed by Robert Vennemann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Moon
San Mateo
Didetlny
San Lorenzo
San Lorenazo Grammar School
State Railroad Commission
Edward Attix
Edna Stopp
Matt Silva
Hayward
Aria United National
Wr. Silva
John Young
Young Moon
Robert Venemann
Three Men a Ride Purse Missing
A brown feather purse with $25 currency ration books bus stamps and misc items was lost or stolen from Mrs. Moelisea L. Ausberry of 9206 Laurel Ave last Friday. She and her husband picked up two sailors at Beer City gate and another sailor at Hayward, en route to San Leandro, with the purse lying on the front seat when the men departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moelisea L. Ausberry
Health Bill Fight Ends in Assembly Defeat
The California Assembly tentatively defeated motions to withdraw two compulsory health insurance bills from the public health committee. The 4 to 32 vote against the motion stalled action, risking killing the measures this session unless votes shift. Committee chair Fred Krall defended complete hearings and state officials urged support for the bills.
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Sactamento
UWSA
Assembly
State Cio Council
Vincent Thom
San Pedro
Thomas
Public Health
Fred Krall
San Diego
Severy
Cucina
Pebruaty
Liem Thorugh
Abe
Joel
Hayward Chamber Dinner Tickets On Sale
Tickets are available for the Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce charter night dinner on April 20 at Burbank School. Public invited but reservations encouraged as limited seats remain. Guest speaker and entertainment planned. slogan contest winner to be announced by O. J. Paulsen. For reservations call Hay 72 today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward Area
Woman Near Death After Overdose of Pills
Mrs Mildred Lenanell Morgan 82 of 15992 East 14th Street was found unconscious at 1116 AM at the 14th Street address after an overdose of sleeping pills. Deputy sheriffs reported her despondent due to ill health and she remained in serious condition with slim chance of recovery at Vairmont Hospital.
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Mildred Lenanell Morgan
East 14
Vairmont Hospital
14Th Street
Morgan
David Byron Morgan
Camp Parks Seabee
Purloined Mystery Book Tries at Local Drug Store
A 13-year-old boy attempted to steal a mystery story from a B street drug store but was stopped by William M. Bowman. He apologized to Inspector Her Tier and agreed to pay for the half-dollar book and promise not to steal again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Bowman
NLRB Action in Filmland Strike Draws Fire
The Lioval Painters' Union protests NLRB oral arguments in Washington on April 26 over set decorators representation. Attorney Frank Pestano says AFL has had ample opportunity to submit evidence after a Los Angeles hearing, blaming IATSE and producers for delays fueling the strike.
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IATSE
Motion Picure
Selegrang
Toval
AYSR
PC&E Workers Vote To Strike Over Wage Dispute
In a San Francisco ballot, 1723 to 1200 in favor, 3880 Pacific Gas and Electric Co employees across northern California voted to strike over a one month wage dispute. An international union rep said a meeting in San Francisco will decide if action is taken. Regions affected include Cost, Valley, Colgate, Drum, Stockton, Humboldt, Sacramento, San Joaquin and Shasta. CIO represented workers are not involved. Emory Wishon, VP of the company, cautioned that a strike is unlikely but could disrupt wartime output.
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San Francisco
V.P
APL Electric
Pacific Gas & Electric Co
California
Toray Hit
National Labor Relations
Rieman
International Union
Electucal
Hexdompany
Cost
Valley
Colgate
Drum
Stockton
Humbollt
Sacramento
San Joaquin
Shasta
San Franciscoeopion
CIO
Emory Wishon
US Air Force Hits German Jet Fields In Northern Germany
A large force of 4,400 U.S. heavy bombers and escorts attacked multiple jet bases in northern Germany including Oranienburg Roehlin and Parchim, along with a supply center at Oranienburg. RAF raids on Kiel shipyards preceded the assault, with Kiel Hamburg and other targets hit. Six bombers were lost and three enemy planes shot down.
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London
U. Miighth Air Free
Germany
Roehlin
Oranienburg
Oranierburg
Lars
Burg
Briest
Faurppin
Zerbst
Parchim
Wente Renamed Farm Home Head in Alameda County
Mrs. Wente has been reelected chairman of the Alameda county committees for the Farm Home Department. Her staff includes Adeline Santos as vice-chairman and Mary Koze as secretary treasurer. Publicity chairmen include C. H. Baird, Livermore, Helene Busch, Pleasanton, Florine Heger, Hayward, and Santos, Washington Township. Installation plans are under way with ceremonies expected at the International Kitchen near Centerville in June.
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E. A. Wente
Alameda County
Farm Home Department
Wente
Adeline Santos
Centerville
Mary Koze
Publiefty
C. H. Baird
Livermore
Helena Busch
Pleasanton
Florine Heger
Hayward
Mra
Santos
Washington Township
International Kitchen
Okinawa battles push toward Naha amid heavy air and sea actions
American forces press from the southeast coast of Okinawa advancing toward Yonabaru and Naha as US troops seal shorelines and destroy Japanese ships. Tokyo reports landings and a major artillery duel while Luzon pockets crumble under Fifth Army air strikes across the China Sea theater.
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Manila
Luzon
China Sea
War Turns In Japan's Favor, Admiral Claims
Admiral Takahashi, head of Japan's retired naval affairs group, told Tokyo Asahi Shim bun and was broadcast by Tokyo radio via United Press that the war trend is now in Japan's favor due to combined surface and air attacks against American forces off Okinawa. He predicts a continued push, with the Philippines Rabaw and other southern fortresses to become bridgeheads again as the campaign proceeds.
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Bankfight Takahashi
Naval Afsairs Association
Iton
Okinawa
Takahashi
Tokyo Asahi Shimbuh
Tokyo Radio
United Press
San Francisco
Ryukyu
Wrate Takahashi
Philippines
Rabaw
Unit Vote for US Delegates at San Francisco Conference
Washington UPI reports the U S delegation to the San Francisco Conference will vote as a single unit with majority rule on any issue. Secretary Stettinius said unity is aimed at consensus though a delegate may speak individually. He listed 420 national groups invited as consultants to the American delegation and will provide briefing facilities for others sharing representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
U. S
San Francisco
Edward R. Stetlinius, Jr
Stetlinius
U.S
Stettinius
Paper Drive Nets 42 Tons
Scouts and Cubs in the Eisenhower sponsored drive collected 83 145 pounds of paper in the last collection. Hayward area Scout executive Lamkin praised the Cubs of Hayward Pack 3 led by Raymond J. Burr for 24 170 pounds. Pack 4 led by Belton Fleihear turned in 0 060 pounds. Next pickup tentatively set for Saturday May 5.
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Lamkin
Hayward Area
Gaid Today
Cubs
Hayward
Raymond J. Burr
Cubminster Belton Fleihear
Lt. Cox Buried With Honors at Presidio National Cemetery
First Dr. Robert L. Cox Jr., killed in a Denver auto crash on March 28, was buried with full military honors at Presidio National Cemetery in San Francisco on April 7. Lt. Cox, a fighter pilot veteran of many South Pacific battles and air medal recipient with three oak leaf clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross, was son of retired Capt. Robert L. Cox, U.S. Army. He had flown 127 missions and fought in New Guinea, Australia, Schouten Islands, and the Dutch East Indies. He was stationed at Lowry Field near Denver at the time of his death.
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Robert L. Cox, Jr
Denver
Presidio National Cemetery
San Francisco
Cox
South Pacific
Robert L. Cox
U.S. Army
Restired
Hayward
New Guinea
Australia
Schouten Islands
Dutch East Indies
Lowry Field
Two Regiments Storm Nazi Stronghold With No Resistance
American Ninth Army and First Army forces surged into Nazi territory in Germany as armored columns broke through defenses toward Brunswick and Berlin. Ninth Army crossed toward Hannover and Halingen while pressuring along the Harz. British columns advanced on Bremen, Hamburg, and Brunswick. The rapid push followed heavy bombardments and aimed to breach the last major West defenses near Berlin, with units racing to cut highways and seize key cities.
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9Th Army
Parts
Germany
Cevena
Germain H
Hell
Ioring
Mullery
Ninth Army
Brunswick
Berlin
First Army
jHarz
Foulswesler
Delaxing Ab
Buelin
Bevis
Elle
Dongshogs
84Ny
Hannover
Bremen
Jess
Hamburg
Hamburg-Hannover
Ninth
Bey
Ine
Tay Gon
Courtney
Uoeges
Soviet forces clear two thirds of Vienna in rapid advance
Red Army units swept through Vienna as two thirds of the city fell before a Danube crossing. Center sections, government buildings, and key facilities including radio and banks were liberated or captured as German resistance continued along the Danube canal. Other Allied columns pressed across Austria with advances toward Bren and Brno, while radio outlets went off air.
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London
Vienna
Di Circo renounces claim to Gloria Vander bilt fortune
Hollywood news reports Pat Di Circo renounced all claims to Gloria Vander built's 4.346 million fortune now in Reno for divorce. He said he never took money and would not contest the divorce. He added Gloria can have what she wants and freedom if she remarries.
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Hollywood
Pat di Circo
Gloria Vanderbilt
Reno
di Cicco
Air Force
New York
Gloria
Launch New Blows On Italian Front
British Eighth Army crushed the Clapman defenses on the Adriatic front and crossed the Senio River advancing toward Lugo Bologna and Ravenna. General Mark W Clark announced the attack followed a massive air assault as Lt Gen Sir Richard McCreery’s forces breached the Senio line and widened the eastern coastal push while the Fifth Army moved northwest along the Ligurian coast near Massa and La Spezia. The renewed drive aims at northern Italy’s industrial zones around Milan.
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Rome
U.P
Eighth Army
Adriatic
Ituly
Senio
Bologna
Ravenna
Mark W. Clark
Italy
Richard McCreery
Lugo
U.S
Fifth Army
Ligurian
Massa
la Spezia
Clark
Ruhr
Silesia
Milan
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Clothes
Silva
San Lorena
Sig
Cherryland
Drive
NLRB
Pc&e
US Air Force
Mrs. Wente
Farm Home Head
Tokyo
Okinawa Island
Cuam
Usulata
Nakagusiku Bay
Okinawe
Dee
Ongha
Yvan Barn
Aacerivan
Otter Warvruit
Nakagusuku
24Th Army Corps
Naha
P. Smith
1Th Army
Pacific
Yang
Domis
Atmavigan Linens
Tsukatatsu Foi
Lune
Nohima
Nala- Busuku Bay
Yonabaru
Onaha
Domei
Seventh Fleet
Swatow
Formosa
Fifth Army Air Force
Hong Kong
Liberstors
Lt. Cox
Presidio
Marshal der IL Tolhakhin
Moire Ketainion Amiy
Tunel J Restate Slo ApeEra Horse, Works
Central European Bank
Danube
Vanel
Pinter Park
Olbukhin
Mint
Danube Canal
Viena
Bos
Austria
Berndorf
Rodion Y. Malinovsky
Moria
Watured Sehoenan
Morava
Vah River
Zmerndorf
Radimov
Brno
Hichovecke Mountains
Bren
Soblahov
Tyencib
di Circo
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