Allies Press Toward German Surrender in Gustav Drive
Allied planners near completion of terms for Germany’s surrender after Gustav, aiming to destroy the Prussian army. Agreements hinge on what territory will be occupied by American British and Soviet forces, with final decisions influenced by troop positions at war’s end.
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Germany
Stalin
Red Army
European Advisory Commission
Washington
London
Moscow
Castelforte
Associated Press
Sid Feder
Casino San Damiano
Fifth Army
Garigliane
Gulf of Gaels
Eighth Army
Sant-Angelo
Rapido River
Gassine
Nazis Lose 63 Planes In Sky Duels
Allied air forces pounded northern Germany with about 750 bombers and 1,000 fighters supported by RAF mustangs. The day ended with 213 Nazi planes shot down, including 63 in Germany, while Osnabruck and Osnatruck rail targets suffered damage and a Brenner Pass lines were reportedly cut.
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London
U. S
Germany
Osnabruck
Highth
Italy
Brenner Pass
Hitler
Algiers
New York
FCC
France
Belgium
Atlantic
Sea Wall
Berlin
Blessed Wrinkled Band of Faithful Family Life
A compact portrait traces a life shaped by faith and family. The text highlights a widow’s enduring devotion, her simple journey, and the rearing of children in the Word of God through years of guidance and prayer.
Mother and Bible Faith in a Saintly Day
A reverent portrait of a mother and her creed, faith, and courage shaping daily life. The poem honors maternal devotion and spiritual strength, highlighting Bible teaching as a guiding shrine and the hopeful, obedient hands awaiting orders from above.
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Felthalso
New Allied Drive Starts In Burma
Allied forces report a major push in Burma around Mogaung and Myitkyina with Chinese units and Stilwell command announcing advances near Malakaeng and Tiengzup. Air support and ground assaults target Japanese positions while Imphal and Kohima fronts see continued heavy combat and neutralizing strongpoints.
Work Jam Threatens To Stymie Congress Recess
The piece describes congressional budget wrangles delaying summer recess plans for both major parties. Lawmakers push to finish funding for War Department, OPA, WPB, and other agencies before late June, or risk a protracted August in Washington.
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Washington
Conis
Washegton
Treasury
Additen
Bi Fung
Congress
Senate
Bath
Effort Fails To End Detroit Foremen Strike
Detroit foremen in six plants walkout over discrimination fears. five firms report assurances from the War Labor Board to protect workers returning under its orders. Packard shuts plants with 30 000 idle. Aeronautical Products Co faces NL R B charge as 59 foremen seek action.
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Detroit +IP— Telegraphic Assurantes
Detroit l
Robert H. Keys
Forrman's Association
American Independent
William Davis
War Labor Board
N’s
Davis
Detroit
WLE
Briggs Manufacturing Co
Hudson Motor Car Co
Gar Wood Industries, Inc
Packard Motor Car Co
Murray Corp
Aeronautical Products Co
Imosa
Kingsport
Merchant Marine
Navy
Victory
Library Fund Surpasses 500 Dollars in Three Days
Kingsport aims to honor the Merchant Marine crew of the ship bearing the city’s name with a gift of books phonograph records and plaque. J A Godwin chairman reports fund total over 500 dollars and announces Housing Information Center as next week drive headquarters. Contributions may be mailed to Mrs. Gus Allison Kingsport Merchants Association Broad Street.
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Kingsport Victory
J. A. Godwin
Merchants Committee
Godwin
Gus Allison
Kingsport Merchants Association
Broad Street
Merchant Marine
Warren Heads GOP Senators Vice Presidential Preference
Governor Earl Warren leads among Republican U S senators tested for vice presidential preference. Of 83 polled, 14 favored Warren, 6 chose Bricker, 9 undecided, with several naming Dewey as a possible first choice if he tops the ticket.
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Warren
Senate
Associated Areas
Washington
Earl Warren
California
L Convention
United States
Associated Press
GOP
John Wi? Bricker
Ohio
Harold Oi Stassen
Everett M. Dirksen
R-N
Dwight Griswold
Nebraska
Kenneth F.wherry
R-Neb
Thamas Wb.dewey
New York
Bricker
Dewey
In“Stayice
Déwey
Congress
Enli
Chinese Hold On Loyang Weakens As Japs Advance
Japanese forces with up to 200 tanks penetrated two miles toward Loyang and reached three miles northwest of the city as Chinese resistance in Henan faded. The Japanese aim to trap hundreds of thousands of Chinese troops by closing escape routes along the Lunghai Railway and toward the Yellow River. General Shunroku Hata arrived May 2 to direct operations in the Henan front.
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Chungring
Loyang
Henan Province
Misachih
Yellow River
Allied Push Deepens In Italy Against Gustav Line
Allied forces in Italy move farther into the Gustav line with gains of about two miles plus on the second day of a major offensive. Troops from the Americans French British and Poles fought in rugged mountain positions as five villages and seven hills were reported under Allied control awaiting daily communique.
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Naples
Italy
Gustav Line
Cosmo
Ean Damisna
Ceretery
Feder
Castelforte
Fifth Army
Mark W. Clark
Alphonse Juin
France
Clark
Tir
Allied Bombers Hit Japs Across New Guinea and Palau
Allied air forces pounded Japanese bases in northern New Guinea including Mokmer and Blak Island while bombing Timor Boesto and Wewak targets. Ground advances around Hollandia Aitape killed 161 more enemy soldiers, raising Allied totals for dead to 1,718 and captives to 354.
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New Guinea
Douglas MacArthur
Mokmer
Blak Island
Hollandia
Dutch New Guinea
Blak
Schovten
MacArthur
Timor
Boesto
Wewak
British New Guinea
Hollandia-Aitape
Fead
New Guineas
Alexishafen
Hollandia- Aitape
Cape Crosstiles
Meiger Plantation
Madang
Palau Islands
Jagen
Philippines
Carolines
Southwest Pacific
Palau
Japan
South Pacific
Mindanao
Palaus
German Command Warns For First Time Of An Invasion
London reports the German high command for the first time labels the Allied air offensive against Europe as preparation for invasion. Berlin warns of a potential western invasion while mobilizing in France and linking Italy’s offensive to a wider battle front.
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London
Berlin
France
D-Day
Italy
Transocean Views Agency
Alexander
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Office of Price Administration
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