Marines Stand Strong in Okinawa Battle
Ernie Pyle reports from Okinawa, noting the Army bears the main fight while Marines endure hardships with fleas and fear. He describes a conflicted Marine spirit, pride in casualties endured, and a wary respect for infantry, with vivid anecdotes of camaraderie and humor among the Marines.
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Nations Pay Tribute To Roosevelt Funeral Across Nations Mark Mourning For President
The world mourns Franklin D Roosevelt with funeral services at the White House and memorials planned in Britain Ireland Moscow and Chungking. Foreign officials and military units join in tributes as leaders and clergy honor F D Roosevelt.
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Ninth Army advances near Berlin as Ruhr trap tightens
Allied forces push toward Berlin with the Ninth and Third Armies crossing the Elbe and advancing along Leipzig Bayreuth Dresden and Chemnitz corridors. Dortmund and the Ruhr pocket shrink as Luedenscheid falls and 117 400 prisoners are taken in the Ruhr area.
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Four Massive Russian Armies Poised For Drive On Germany
Moscow reports indicate four major Soviet army groups ready for a large offensive on the German front from Silesia to the Baltic. Stalin and Zhukov’s forces prepare to strike while weather hinders transport. Konev Rokossovsky and Vasilyevsky may push toward Berlin and the Oder region. Berlin broadcasts claim Russians aim to link with Allied western advances.
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Warren Rates FDR World’s Best Friend
MANTEO April 14 The comptroller general Lindsay C Warren called Franklin D Roosevelt the greatest humanitarian in modern history agreeing the world has lost its best friend and noting his leadership in war inspired mankind. He learned of the president’s death on a fishing trip.
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No Cohesive Front As German War Effort Frays In April Report
Paris reports that the German army lacks a cohesive front and a unified command in the west while fighting hard in the east. Allies near linking Reichs from east to west, but V E day remains uncertain and unlikely to be proclaimed by Germany. Eisenhower predicts no formal surrender. proclaimation likely joint with Stalin after eastern collapse.
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Roosevelt Russia policy drew most offshore criticism
The article notes that while Truman and Stettinius assert no change in American foreign policy, Roosevelt’s personal diplomacy toward Russia remained the most debated and closely watched aspect of U.S. policy, with labels likely inaccurate and the approach resembling close cooperation.
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Roosevelt Moderates Big Three Tensions In WWII Policy
The piece discusses Roosevelt as a moderating force between Stalin and Churchill, aiming for cooperation among the big three. It notes mixed views on Roosevelt's motives, the balance of power, and the risks of compromising virtue while pursuing broader wartime unity. The article signals continuation on page seven.
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Japs Repulsed By Americans On Okinawa
On Okinawa the 24th Army Corps with heavy naval and marine support repelled a dawn Japanese counterattack and caused heavy losses. The 26 day tally reports 1 277 Japanese planes destroyed by Mitscher's carrier force and air combat over the area.
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Tokyo Arsenal Area Blasted By Supers
In a major B-29 raid on Tokyo, incendiaries and explosives struck the arsenal area early today. Crews reported jet fighters defending the city and pilots called the attack very successful with fires near the Meiji shrine and imperial palace.
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Roosevelt Returns in Death as Nation Bids Farewell
Franklin D Roosevelt’s funeral cortege reached the White House at 11 14 a m and a simple east room service was held at 4 p m The body then proceeds to Hyde Park for burial tomorrow after dying at Warm Springs Georgia last Thursday The procession along Constitution Avenue drew huge crowds causing traffic jams as President Truman and government leaders met the hearse at Union Station.
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Presidents Buried Along New York State Sites
A historical notice notes presidents interred in New York area sites including Ronier at Hyde Park and Grant at Riverside Drive New York City. Also mentions Martin Van Buren at Kinderhook Chester A Arthur at Albany Theodore Roosevelt at Oyster Bay and Millard Fillmore at Buffalo.
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Roosevelt Funeral Procession Reaches White House
The caisson bearing Mr Roosevelt's body led by a guard from all services preceded by Mrs Roosevelt and family in the first car. The third car carried President Truman and others as the procession moved to the White House and the casket was carried inside across the lobby. The Navy band played the Star Spangled Banner and a solemn hush fell over the crowds.
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State Pays Homage To Late Chief
North Carolina observes President Roosevelt’s death with statewide memorials and halted business. Government officials travel to Washington for funeral services as war plants stay open to aid the peace effort. Flags fly half staff and services occur across cities, including Charlotte, with memorial observances at churches and military bases. Thousands greet the funeral train en route to Hyde Park.
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Five Thousand Honor Roosevelt In Silent City Walk
A crowd of over 5000 across High Point, many ages, filed along bridges and platforms as a special presidential train bearing Franklin D. Roosevelt passed at 1230 AM. Local guardsmen and overseas replacement troops stood at attention with bayonets as traffic and police managed the orderly procession.
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