Path to Berlin and Nordic Fronts Shaped by Allied Breakthrough
The text discusses an Allied World War II advance into central Germany and the Nordic region. It notes potential German withdrawals to Norway Denmark and western Holland fortress areas, predicts months to clear Norway, and highlights the faster Soviet push from the east while allied momentum continues. It emphasizes that victory will not be declared at linkup nor after the last shot.
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Duebeck
Berlin
Holland
Denmark
Norway
Germany
Luzon and Mindanao Combat Advances Mark Philippine Push
Allied forces report Japanese losses and territorial gains in the Philippines as the 158th regimental combat team and 11th airborne division drive from Camalig toward Guiobatan and Ligao, isolating Japanese in Bicol. In the north the 11th airborne reaches Malay while the 33rd division nears Baguio, with Mindanao bombers targeting Davao and Cotabato.
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Manilla
Bicol
Luzon
158Th
11Th Airborne Division
Hanford MacNider
758Th
Lea
Camalig
Guiobatan
Ligao
Aas
Macarthur
11Th Airborne
Baguio
Mount Calugan
Asia Town
Cagayan Valley
Bagabag
Tuao
Boho Island
13Th Airforce
Davao
Cotabato
Mindanao
Fifth Air Force
Navy
Formosa
Swatow
China Sea
Nanking
Condolences from Nations Honor Late Leader Across Regions
Yugoslavia sent condolences to Mrs Roosevelt and President Truman praising the late leader as a fighter for the freedom of small nations. Portugal lowered flags to half mast and its flagship fired salutes hourly through Sunday. Poland’s rival governments paid tribute. In Venezuela, Caracas officials were urged by a political party to name a major street for the birthplace of Simón Bolívar.
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Yugoslavia
Roosevelt
Truman
Poland
Venezuela
Caracas
Lib
Simeon Bolivar
Aiviera
Roosevelt Funeral Procession Through Washington Follows Train Arrival
The Roosevelt funeral train arrives in Washington as President Truman leads mourners to the White House. Dignitaries including Morgenthau and Rosenman attend, while a Marine guard, bluejackets, and a 25-bomber formation accompany the cortege along Constitution Avenue.
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Constitution Avenue
White House
Marine
Truman
Mr. Roosevelt
WAC
Union Station Plaza
Grouns
Avanced Soviet Push Caps Vienna as War Shifts to Alps
Moscow reports Second and Third Ukrainian armies and Tolbukhin’s forces breach Austria’s capital, capturing 130000 Germans during a weeklong siege. Vienna becomes the 10th European capital occupied by the Red Army amid a broader Moravian drive toward Brno and impending Berchtesgaden push.
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Germany
Danube
Rodion V. Malinovsky
Feodor I. Tolbukhin
Moscow
Vienna
Greater Reich
Bavaria
Red Army
Song
iVenneses
Malinovsky
Hodonin
Moravian
Bruenn
Brno
Morava
Tolbukhin
Austria
Drava
Berlin
Berchtesgaden
Hitler
Moravia
Bohemia
Wehrmacht
Fifteenth Superfort raid on Tokyo targets arsenal and industries
Tokyo suffered a massive air strike described as very great strength, possibly 400 B 29s, the largest attack since March 10. Brig Gen Thomas S Power observed the raid from the city, noting visible fires and a high casualty range but awaiting photographic confirmation of damage. The target area lies north of the imperial palace near Itabashi arsenal with dense war related home industry.
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Tokyo
Thomas S. Power
Fort Worth
Tex
Imperial Palace
Itabashi
Wine sale rules in Vance county extend to ABC store
The Henderson ABC store will sell no wine after June 3 as all licenses expire. the city and county rule follows a 1945 legislative grant. In unrelated context, about 400,000 Americans work in the printing and allied graphic arts trades.
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ABC
Henderson
Vance County
Alcohol Beverage Control Store
United States
Weather Outlook North Carolina Warm Through Weekend
Partly cloudy conditions continue in North Carolina with continued warmth today tonight and Sunday. Temperatures will remain above average across the state with no significant rain expected in the period.
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North Carolina
Citywide closures mark memorial for deceased president
Schools and most city services paused as memorial events unfolded. Grocery and drug stores closed 4 to 4 30 pm, WU and employment service closed at noon, movie theaters opened at 6 pm. About 1,000 senior high pupils marched in silence, a flag lowered to half mast, Taps played by Bobby Hauser, prayer by Ralph Vance, and a campus service followed with singing and a scripture reading by Dr. Conrad.
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Bobby Hauser
Ralph Vance
Vocational Education Department
Bronson Mathey
F. L. Conrad
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Frank Thacker
Glee Club
Conrad
Vance
Nation mourns as train passes Spartansburg death
State gathered at the station in Spartanburg South Carolina home of Justice Byrnes war mobilization director as the funeral train passed. A guard of honor from Cam Crom Fort Jackson and the burg national guard. The wreath was received by Stephen Early. Dr Frank P Graham sent a sympathy message to Mrs Roosevelt. University suspends classes for memorial service. Jefferson Day dinner postponed. Memorial services planned in Raleigh with Dr Graham as speaker. Stores in the capital close at 4 pm.
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George
Martha Washington
Franklin Roosevelt
Washington
Fala
Margaret Suckley
White House
Executive
Roosevelt
Truman
Union Station
Marine
Spartanburg
S. C
James F. Byrnes
Cam Crom
Fort Jackson
Burg National Guard
Stephen Early
Frank P. Graham
North Carolina
Joe M. Blythe
Charlotte
Sen. Blythe
Raleigh
Memorial Auditorium
Graham
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Marine Patrol
Omber
Bonins
Carolines
Marshalls
National Capitol
Stephen T. Early
William D. Hassett
Jonathan Daniels
Samuel Roseman
Rosenman
New York
Morgenthau
Tim Tyler
Tim
Lone Ranger
Jay
Blondie
Dalwood
Mandrake
Cat
Snuffy
Donald Duck
Mickey Finn
Barney Baxter
Flossie
Buzz Lawyer
Buz
The
Pacific
Monterey
California
HELL
San Francisco
Dimwitty
Etta Kett
Ani
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