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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1945
Page
6
A field report recalls Allied preparations for the assault on the Ruhr, detailing Luftwaffe and British American actions. It highlights commando bravery near Wesel, Lancaster air raids, and the readiness of U S and British troops as hundreds of tons of equipment move toward the front.
Russian forces penetrated deep into Poland and Moravia driving toward the Silesian citadels and Moravian gaps. Konev’s units reached the Moravian frontier and closed on Neustadt and Ratibor while meanwhile a four day offensive neared Komarom, Bratislava, and Vienna as Benes predicted Prague soon.
General MacArthur reports the 33rd Infantry has captured Magulian town and airfield as American forces move southwest toward Baguio from Lingayen Gulf. Yanks push along the Nagulian road, with other units near Camp Three eight miles from the objective. Allied air and sea forces continue to attack Japanese shipping in the South China Sea.
A complete church shipped by parcel post from Sweden arrived in Germany at Stalag 383 as numbered pre-fabricated sections and was assembled in time for Christmas worship for prisoners of war.
In Oakland California the British begin a four hour preliminary barrage against Wesel front. The northern flank hits at 8 p m the southern at 9 p m and the Ninth Army to the south at 1 a m. From first guns the front endures loud shelling and plaster falls as British commandos slip across the river at 10 p m and reach 1500 yards from the key German strongpoint.
Washington March 24 Fleet Admiral Ernest J King says there will be no partial demobilization of the navy after Germany is defeated. He explains all naval forces will be redirected to the Pacific as quickly as possible to bring the war against Japan to a swift conclusion. He warns that half hearted measures will prolong the war and risk more American lives.
Allied forces including American Ninth Army and British units crossed the Rhine in multiple bridgeheads, advancing into German territory. Montgomery praised momentum as columns pushed toward Wesel and Rees while Eisenhower’s armies prepare further breakout.
Fifty three Ruhr spots blasted for over an hour by 400 Marauders and Harocs of the U S Ninth bombardment division. Allied air fleets cross the English coast in a mass formation rivaling D Day armada. Pfc. Laurence E. Grimes home on 30 day furlough from Camp Butner wounded in France. John (Bill) Dickens promoted to Second Class Petty Officer after 14 months in the South Pacific. Pvt Harvey L. Jordan promoted to Private First Class at AAF Convalescent Hospital Don Ce Sar Florida. Bronze stars awarded to Gould and Manteo for overseas service.
Bronze Stars are issued to American Red Cross workers Frank F. Gates of 74 St Marks Place New York and Natalie for meritorious service. The report notes honors granted in Washington on March 23.
Partly cloudy and continued warm conditions forecast for today tonight and Sunday across North Carolina with no precipitation expected. Highs in the 80s and overnight lows near the 60s.
The piece predicts the battered German army will fragment with possible large unit surrenders while old-line officers seek to save something. The Luftwaffe is nearly finished and oil shortages bite as Allied pressure grows. A shift to the Pacific may begin with an R D day.
Cpl James Daniels is back in the States after 23 months overseas and at Mason General Hospital New York He served in North Africa Italy Sicily and France and received the Purple Heart He is brother to Mrs Frances Yates and Mrs Virginia Archer of this city and has three brothers in the US Army and a WAVEs sister Lowe promoted Pfc Melvin P Lowe Jr of 44 B Clara Cox Homes promoted from Private to Private First Class He has participated in recent Germany campaigns and serves in the Infantry Division
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