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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1945
Page
1
Advancing into the Bohemian Mountains northeast of Prague, Marshal Ivan S. Konev's First Ukrainian Army brushed aside German resistance attempting to bar Czechoslovak advances.
Judge Shelburne Ferguson presided over a Gay's hearing as the divorce docket for March term wrapped up. Fifteen divorces granted or decreed, with ten cases settled, and five suits filed by spouses, many amid wartime strain and public concern over marital loyalty. Several continued hearings listed for future action.
Tennessee casualty list reports one Navy death and five Army prisoners of war in Germany. Names include Pvt. Bernie T. Byrd Jr. of Jonesboro as Navy death, plus Pvt. Ellis Allison of Bristol and others from Bulls Gap Newport Pfe, Surgoinaville, and more, detailing next of kin.
Barkley urged the Senate to confirm Aubrey Williams as rural electrification administrator amid a five day debate. Opponents cited Williams background in social work and WPA roles while backers defended his NYA leadership and presidential prerogative to appoint aides. Williams, 64, would serve a 10 year term at 12000 dollars annually.
A recreational meeting for Sullivan County Farm Bureau members and their families will be held in Blountville on Saturday evening. The event mirrors the previous gathering at the Civic Auditorium held Friday night and targets the upper county community.
Japanese forces push from northwest of Hankow with 60 000 troops and mechanized units aiming to seize southern Henan wheat fields and northern Hubei while attempting to disable local airfields and eliminate Chinese threats to the Peiping Hankow railway, a Chinese Army spokesman said.
Allied air offensives across Germany reach a peak as 274 tons of bombs are dropped hourly, isolating Ruhr valleys and key cities like Cologne and Duesseldorf. The blitz disrupts rail and road movement, with U S heavy bombers and RAF forces totaling about 92 000 flights since the month began. Major cities including Hamburg Bremen Essen Dortund Dresden Chemnitz and Frankfurt suffer severe destruction while the German defense struggle to respond.
Berlin reports Montgomery let cour more cities. Ruhr under massive air assault with 8,000 Allied planes from dawn to dusk. American and British raids hit rail yards, bridges, airfields, and supply lines as forces advance toward the Rhine. Bradley and Montgomery cited readiness to cross when commanded.
Richmond Va The Virginia General Assembly pushed toward the climax of its special session with plans for swift action on a 4 227 000 school improvement program and the constitutions convention and war voting measures. The school bill carrying 2 225 000 for higher teacher salaries and other items was expected to reach the Senate floor after unanimous House passage. Convention and war voting bills were reported out by committees in both houses. The convention bill would bar assembly members from serving as delegates. Election dates were set for April 24 to elect delegates and April 30 for the convention. A bill for poll tax repeal was only studied for a commission study. repeal resolutions were killed or not acted on.
Generous boxholder distributes picture books to needy neighbors as mail remains heavy with catalogs. A preacher and his wife argue over whether to lock the car during a call, she urging locking or taking his Bible, while he jokes no one would steal a Bible. A self confident lieutenant observes a mechanic's careful inspection of a car maneuver to diagnose why it won’t run.
The Philippines campaign reports Maj Gen Rapp Brush’s 40th Division seizing Guimaras Island after Panay and Iloilo fall, while heavy bombers pound Cebu City. Navy planes and PT boats also target Japanese vessels as Luzon pushes toward Baguio and other southern fronts.
Some members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee pressed for Congress to assume control of U S war guilt policies amid sharp criticism of the Allied War Crimes Commission. Rep Flood called the commission inept, as Pell testified on his status, with Pell described by the State Department as a private citizen after being dropped for lack of funding. Hodgson replaced him, and an appropriation is pending to restore civilian participation. Several committee members urged creation of a congressional war crimes commission to set policies for the Allied body.
Eastern front distances list 2 miles from front Zerlin while Western front lies 263 miles from Mainz Italian front 644 miles from Reno River.
Washington reports U S delegates, led by Senator Connally, start a preliminary survey ahead of the San Francisco security conference. Expected topics include amendments to the Dumbarton Oaks plan and possible changes to the peace-keeping framework. Senator Vandenberg pushes for a world body with authority to reassess peace decisions if needed.
Washington lawmakers move to extend the draft for one year beyond May 15 1945 despite earlier resistance. The House unanimously approved the extension and sent it to the Senate as experts warn of a projected drop in monthly inductions from 125 000 to 93 000. Army leaders defend streamlined training claiming it keeps the war effort intact without compromising readiness.
Washington dispatch reports Labor Secretary Perkins may issue a personal appeal to end the coal dispute between operators and John L. Lewis. Lewis seeks a ten cent royalty to fund miners welfare, stalling the contract talks with the miners' contract due to expire next week. Government mediators could enter as early as Monday if talks fail, with both sides expecting federal action.
Careful Driver Friday’s winner of the Kingsport Safety Council award is Ls W Willimay Dobson of 910 Birch Street with license number ig 5 2024. Dobson will receive two theater tickets mailed as reward for careful driving amid busy city streets and pedestrian crossings.
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