Goering Opinions Queried by American Interrogators
Interrogators report Reichsmarshall Hermann Goering offered views on Hitler's plans involving Japan, jet technology, and potential Allied invasions. He contended Japan had access to blueprints, doubted Germany could beat Britain without sufficient landing craft, and praised U S long range fighters while criticizing Italian reliability.
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Hohenzollern Memoir Details 1938 Prospects
Louis Ferdinand recalls contacting Ribbentrop to push a formal approach to Hitler about a 1938 plan. He describes pressing for a reply through Sweden and notes a lack of response. W Stephen Early is mentioned as secretary at the time.
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Hitler
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Eisenhower Interrogates Soldiers Aboard Truman Plane
Paris reports Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower conducts a light interview with six American soldiers aboard President Truman’s private C-54 transport. He identifies each man, jokes with them, and asks about homecomings and family plans as they head back to the United States.
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Officials deny royal interview on alleged letter to Mussolini
Prince Louis Ferdinand reportedly sent a letter to Mussolini claiming a rendezvous with leaders before World War II. Early, Hassett, and Sumner Welles cast doubt, stating they had no knowledge of such a letter or contact. Hull unavailable for comment.
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Welles
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Betheedsa
65 Percent of E Bond Quota Reported Reached
The nations E bond investments in the Seventh War Loan rose to 65 percent of the four billion dollar goal. Treasury officials announced E-bond sales at about 2.597 billion and overall individual investments, including E-bond, at 4.691 billion or 81.3 percent of the seven billion goal for other quota remains to be reported.
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Washington
Treasury War Finance
Yanks Press Cagayan Valley Breakthrough in Luzon
General MacArthur said two armored spearheads moved five to six miles north in the Cagayan valley driving toward the Ganano river while a second force advanced 22 miles into the valley. The 6th Division pressed along the Agno river area as Japanese losses mounted with over 500 dead and 301 Formosans captured. Mindanao gains also reported as enemy withdrawals near Mount Apo. air forces dropped 252 tons on targets in Cagayan valley.
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Nimitz defends Okinawa command decisions and outcomes
Admiral Nimitz rejects Lawrence's critique of Okinawa tactics. He cites prelanding planning, beach selection, and joint ground, sea, and air efforts that led to major gains with manageable casualties. He praises Buckner and other generals, condemns gossip, and notes airfield development and supply challenges amid heavy rain and enemy resistance.
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Norse Resent Nazi Liberty In Norway After Liberation
Lillehammer Norway reports deep resentment as Allied forces struggle to manage nearly 500 000 German troops and countless displaced persons. German civilians occupy hotels and clubs while Norwegian townspeople and Russian and Soviet troops observe a fragile peace as looting and tension rise.
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Four Persons Hurt In City Collision At Fourth And Cass
Four people were injured in a street collision at Fourth and Cass streets at 8 p m Saturday. Victims include Charles Henry Finney of Wisconsin with bruises on the left side, Richard Lechner of Eastman with a head cut, William Sherry of 1020 South Ninth Street with a concussion, and Fred Wetzel of 2213 South 15th Place with bruises. Finney drove south on Fourth while Wetzel traveled west on Cass. the impact hurled Finney s car onto the boulevard. Lechner was among passengers in Finney s car. Sherry rode in Wetzel s car.
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Wetzel
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Sherry
Ickes to resign interior post in coming weeks
The St Louis Post-Dispatch reports Harold L. Ickes will step down as interior secretary within weeks, despite wishing to stay. The paper says James F. Byrnes will replace Edward R. Stettinius Jr. as secretary of state in the same White House shakeup.
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Edward R. Stettinius, Jr
French Attack on Spanish Civilians Sparks International Outrage
London reports say a French mob attacked a train of Spanish civilians at Chambery station injuring hundreds. Casualty figures vary with six to twenty dead and hundreds more hurt. Spain seeks immediate explanation from Paris as Swiss and Madrid accounts differ on the numbers and motives.
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Navy seeks ready force with 12 month training plan
The committee heard endorsements from Fleet Admiral Nimitz and Admiral Halsey urging strong military readiness. They warned that delaying reform risks depriving the nation of its heritage and security, advocating one year of continuous training for those aged 17 to 20 to avert future war and protect world order.
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Forrestal
America
Ribbentrop Writes Confidential Letter on Hitler Message
Ribbentrop sent a private letter to Churchill and Eden referencing a message from Hitler. The letter, reportedly casual, was tied to his capture in Hamburg and described as a non sensational covering note. SHAEF authorities received the missive amid Europe’s major manhunt.
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Hamburg
Ribben Va
Igters
Enurope
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Universal military training urged as boost to education
General Marshall urged universal military training as a.military measure and education booster. He argued the army has trained men efficiently without harming mind or character and said the system would prove democracy by bringing rich and poor together in common service. Admiral King warned against preparedness risks.
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All cigars in Ecuador Made By Hand Now
Ecuador moves to hand craft all cigars amid industry-wide shift. Trade officials note the change will affect production methods and labeling while maintaining output across major brands and factories.
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Ecuador
86th Division Returns to New York for Grand Homecoming
The 86th Black Division, first combat unit to return from the European theater, sails into New York for a Sunday homecoming marked by a large demonstration for returning troops.
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New York
Divisio
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