Prelude to final thrust into heart of Germany drives east
War summary from the United Press reports a Stettin drive to push into Germany from the east. Allied forces in the west advance toward the Rhine as Soviet and Allied operations converge. Eisenhower and Zhukov coordinate expected thrust lines while German defenses retreat and bridges are destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stettin
Heart of Germany
Lewis Fr. Kearly
United Press
Bis
Germany
Pomerania
Yultus
Lwift
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Rhring
Misenhower
Thas Main
Alverzent
Gregory
Zhikow
Oder
Stathia
Carpathian
Renin
Nain
Zhukov
Lae
Dorothy Smith to Face Washington Student in Contest
Dorothy Smith a Maynard Union high school senior who won the Maynard Area finals of the Lions Club eighth annual speakers contest will compete Wednesday night March 1 against Rosemary McDonald of Washington Union high school. The winner advances to the region meeting in early April to face speakers from regional clubs. The Lions Club sponsors the annual contest to foster competitive public speaking and independent thinking among students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Smith
Mayward Union High School
Maynard
Lions Club
Rosemary McDonald
Washington
Union High School
The
Mother notified third of four sons killed in action
Mrs. Rhea Warwick was informed by the War Department that her third son, Pvt. Albert Warwick, 28, a paratrooper, had been killed in Belgium. Two of his step-brothers already died in action, leaving Pio Warwick and William Earl Warwick, 28, in France with the Quartarming Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
U.P
Rhea Warwick
War Department
Albert Warwick
Belgium
Pio
William Earl Warwick
France
Quarterningtur Corps
City Council Approves Eden Water District Contract
City council approves a contract with Eden Water District to supply 2000 million gallons of water with fees totaling about 25 dollars. Building permits issued in February totaled 11085 dollars. Sulphur Creek bridge work nears completion with contract extension requested. City treasurer recommends buying 20000 dollars in government bonds. Hayward VFW Post 162 hosts carnival April 10 to 22 for post benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mancini
Couel
Goundmann Phillips
Noble
Commell
Joe Prived
Grand Avenue
C St
Hayward
Moonshine Run In Hayward Area Arrests Reported
Last night near Niles road a coupe was stopped after deputies observed a patrolling gin or patio. Four Irvington men including Herbert Alford Pitts were booked or held on charges of intoxication and driving while under the influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jodjeil Dnetty
Shertif Buchanan
Selin
Patong
Niles Road
Berry Road
Uaele
Merbork
Vargas To Enter Plea Tomorrow
Melward Vargas, charged with three counts of petty theft with a prior conviction, is due to enter a plea at 11 o clock tomorrow. Police report he possessed a Baskin Kodak model 36 valued at $175 and two other items totaling $175, all taken from cars parked near Dania Hall on February 24 during a dance, entry gained by breaking a ventilator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melward
Vargas
Aeiaignery
Baker Toi Autymabi
Danii Hall
Polie Department
Henry Frances
Lindensbreet
Ben
Dania Hall
Senate Banking Panel Approves Vinson Nomination
The Senate Banking Committee today approved President Roosevelt's pick Fred M. Vinson to be federal loan administrator. Chairman Robert F. Wagner described the vote as unanimous and enthusiastic, signaling congressional accord on the economic stabilization plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
Senate Banking Committee
Fred M. Vinson
Robert F. Wagner
N.Y
Vinson
Pres
Roosevelt
Congress
Explosion Wrecks Long Beach Gas Plant at Shell Refinery
A mysterious explosion wrecked a gasoline cracking unit at the Shell Oil Company Wilmington refinery early today injuring several persons. Damage estimated at up to $100,000. Federal agents investigated and refused to discuss cause or potential shortages until the inquiry concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell Oil Company
Wilmington
Rear Adm J Reeves Jr Takes Command Of NATS
Rear Adm. J. W. Reeves Jr., veteran Pacific carrier task group commander, today assumed command of the world wide naval air transport services with headquarters at the Naval Auxiliary Airport in Oakland Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
J. W. Reeves, Jr
Naval Air Transport Services
Naval Auxiliary Airport
Red Cross Quota Progress Reported in Hayward Drive
Red Cross campaign headquarters announce a $8600 total toward a Tray ward quota of about 1/4, with nearly $4500 from advance gifts by local industrial and commercial firms in Hayward. Contributors include PG & B, Bank of Haywards, Bank of America, Sorensen Bros., Mel & Rudy, Hunt Brothers, and others. House-to-house canvassers led by Mrs. Flovance Bowman enter their sixth day, with outlying district totals expected to raise the overall figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loeil Red Cross
Red Cross
Sun
Hayward
Advame
PG & B
Bank of Haywards
Bank of America
Sorensen Bros
Mel & Rudy
Hayward Deng
Hunt Brothers
California Conserving
Pratos Boul Slave
Wrank's
Ro Vk Anderson de Ca
Abbott Plumbing Company
Abrew Drug
Flovance Bowman
Secret Papers Stolen Here In Hayward Theater Heist
A sedan parked near a Hayward theater was broken into between 5 and 8:45 PM. Burglars stole confidential government papers in an orange envelope from Charles Roe of 561 Pearl Street while he and his wife attended a show. Police aid in the search for the pilfered papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enony Ageril
Usis
Charles Rees
Hayward Theater
Charles Roe
Pearl Street
Uwe
War's End Foreseen as Cologne Captured
Soviet forces seized Grudziadz on the Vistula as Germans fell back. Marshal Zhukov shifted western flanks toward Camin and Stettin while big river operations and Baltic actions tightened the upper Oder drive. Berlin reported heavy bombardment and multi-army deployments near Stettin and along the Oder.
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Lontion
U.P
Geen
Grurdziadz
Vistula
Crudalads
Oder
Berlin
Sicilin
Konstantin K. Rakossavsky
Grudziadz
Danzig
East Prussia
Gregory K. Zhukov
Camin
Cammin
Stettin
Ballie
Zhukov
Lie Odes Valley
Baltic
Stetlin
Oder Valley
Webb Reports on Substation February Crime Totals
Deputy Sheriff Douglas Webb, head of the Hayward station, released February crime figures. The Hayward area logged 18 felonies and 10 arrests, 127 misdemeanors and 62 arrests, with four felonies and four arrests outside. Overall 157 misdemeanor cases and 72 arrests were handled, while eight misdemeanors and six arrests occurred in other areas. Webb called business “a while lighter than usual” and wished to keep it that way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward
Douglas Webb
Swidl
Webb
Cabanatuan Prisoners To Be Feted On Return To S F
A large group of liberated prisoners from Cabanatuan in the Philippines, including Bataan and Corregidor veterans and survivors of the Bataan Death March, heads to San Francisco for an elaborate welcome. Maj. Gen. C H Kells says the 610 men freed by Rangers and guerrillas will be greeted by a Catalina float outside the Golden Gate, with General Kells, Mayor Lapham, and Chamber of Commerce leaders aboard for the ceremony.
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San Francisco
U.P
Cabanastuan
Philippines
Bataan
Corregidor
C. H. Kells
San Francisco Port of Embarkation
Pan
Douglas MacArthur
Luzon
Golden Gate
Catalina
General Kells
Roger D. Lapham
Henry Grady
Chamber of Commerce
Nion
Cabanatuan
Japs crumble on 3 fronts Marines set for two KO
Japanese forces crumble on Luzon and in Siam, as American and Filipino troops close in. U S Marines prepare for a full assault on remaining defenders as battles intensify with higher casualties. Large numbers of enemy dead reported, with estimates of widespread destruction across multiple fronts. American and Allied operations push toward Mandalay and Honshu targets.
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United Press
Luzon
Tokyo
U.S
Mandalay
Burn
Moiletilt
Japan
Honshu
Wakayama
Osaki-Kobe
Shimonoseki
Nagoya
Seek Bourbon Aid On Health Bill
William M. Midune, head of California Democratic Central Committee, says Democrats will caucus to unite support for a workable health insurance bill. Malone and Attorney General Kenny speak as Warren’s plan faces delays. Supporters warn delay endangers passage while opponents claim votes slip away with each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
U.P
William M. Midune
Democratic Central — Committee
Malone
Robert W. Kenny
Earl Warren
Lie Meersute
Weedelny Housings
Strike of 2,000 More Workers Halts Detroit War Output
A new strike by about 2000 war workers halted production at Gar Wood Industries in Detroit. Efforts to resolve a labor dispute that has shut seven Briggs Mfg Co plants since Thursday failed. The Local 250 United Auto Workers CIO protested a shift hour change from six 10-hour days to a five-day 10-hour week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Gar Wood Industries
Tno
Foray
Uriggs Mfg. Co
Arsenal
United Auto Workers (Cio
Plane Crash at Wright Field Kills Six, Wounds Fifteen
A C-6 Army transport plane struck a hangar at Wright Field after takeoff, killing six and injuring fifteen. Public relations officials feared others may be trapped in debris. Three of the injured were in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlon
Ky Uitte
AL Jenst
Wright Field
Escape of Italian General Triggers Rome Riot
Mounted police charged a demonstrator crowd outside the Quirinal Palace after news of Gen Maria Roatta escape. The protest began with an anti Roatta rally at the Colosseum and escalated when a bomb was thrown injuring several as authorities attempted to control the crowd. Roatta, former Army chief of staff under Mussolini, is sought for trial as a leading war criminal.
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Rome
U.P
Maria Roatta
Quirinal Palace
Colosseum
Mussolini
Roatta
Een
Churchill Says Only Strong Blow Needed
Prime Minister Churchill told Canadian First Army troops on the western front a single strong effort could end the European war. He arrived from Belgium amid sleet and snow, met Montgomery, and spent the night at his headquarters. Churchill later joined the U.S. Ninth Army as Cologne fell to Patton’s forces advancing toward the Rhine.
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U. S. Ninth Army
Duesseldorf
U. S. First Army
Cologne
Germany
Venlo
First Army
Krefeld
Uedem
Second Army
West of
the Rhine
Canadian First Army
Churchill
Western Front
Europe
List Highlanders
Belgium
Holland
Sir Bernard Montgomery
U.S
Ninth Army
Rhine
Patton
Tran
Spertamintar
Matton
II River
Cobleng
Coblenz
Racing May Resume In Limited Form In War Context
A press bulletin notes that racing may resume in a limited form once there is sufficient improvement in the European war situation, following a conference with War Mobilizer James F Byrnes and representatives from the horsemen’s protective benevolent association.
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New York
U.P
Thomas H. McCreery
Horsemen's Protective Benevolen Association
James F. Byrnes
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