Tank Battles Raging In Vienna Suburbs
German claims that Russians pushed into greater Vienna were echoed by Moscow reports of forces crossing the Danube between Bratslava and the Austrian capital. Tank battles raged in Vienna’s suburbs as German armor and Soviet units clashed, with airfields near Baden and Seewachtt field hit.
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First aid for burns from British MRC scientists
Three scientists from the British Medical Research Council advise burn care in a government booklet. They urge covering small burns with clean cloth, keeping extensive burns warm and hospitalised, and using a 1% cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide cream for superficial burns when home treatment is needed.
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Swarms of Soviet Planes Rule Austrian Sky Around Vienna
Soviet fighters and fighter-bombers dominated Austrian skies around Vienna, with Luftwaffe interceptors providing only sporadic resistance. Red Star reported the Red air force’s daylight supremacy blunted German efforts to defend Vienna as cadets from Vienna officers school were pressed into service and Vienna’s perimeter was being manned with additional manpower.
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Clean Cut Nazi Surrender Seen Improbable
Gen Eisenhower told President Roosevelt that a clean cut surrender of Nazi forces is unlikely. He warned of extended guerrilla warfare in occupied Europe and foresaw a need for protracted operations to prevent guerrilla control of large areas. He suggested a proclamation by Allied leaders may mark victory rather than a decisive collapse.
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Reluctant Enlist For Pacific War Reluctant Enlist For Pacific War
Calgary soldiers on rotation leave after five years overseas express reluctance to re enlist for the war against Japan. Capt Ronald L Dale from the Loyal Edmonton Regiment says many feel they have done their share. Other vets say civilians are optimistic the end is near and volunteering again is unlikely. Private W Ireland of Edmonton notes five years overseas makes another tour hard to justify. Lance Corporal H Wigston, veteran of earlier combat, echoes the sentiment.
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West pioneer dies in Winnipeg obituary
April 5. Mrs W. Watson, 82, pioneer of the west and former Calgary resident, died last night at her daughter Mrs M L Redding's home. Born in Cobourg Ontario, she came west 56 years ago.
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Jap Cabinet Quits En Bloc In Tokyo Reshuffle
SAN FRANCISCO April 5 Emperor Hirohito ordered Admiral Laron Kantaro Suzuki to form a new cabinet to succeed Premier Gen Koiso whose resignation was announced. The Koiso cabinet had been in power since July 22 1944 and resigned en bloc after an extraordinary meeting. Continued on Page Three.
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British Canadian ships catch convoy off Norwegian coast
British and Canadian destroyers patrolling off the Norwegian coast early yesterday torpedoed and sank one supply ship of a seven ship convoy while scoring shell hits on a second supply ship and an escort vessel. A third supply ship was probably hit by a torpedo. No casualties and only minor damage were reported aboard H.M.S. Trequots M.S. Zealots Zest and Onslow. The engagement occurred at the mouth of the Josing Fjord under tracer fire and flares, lasting about ten minutes.
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R.C.A.F. Service In Pacific Post War Europe Revealed
Ottawa outlines postwar air force plans with Canada based training, surplus disposal, strength reductions and postwar Germany policing squadrons. Gibson lauds air force heroes, cites Commonwealth Air Training Plan results, Canadians among 131000 trained, 197 casualties, 8,166 honors, and major bomber and fighter operations through WWII.
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Canadian Invite To UN Meeting On International Court
Ottawa reports Canada will take part in a Washington UN meeting April 9 to discuss the international court of justice with John E Read named as representative. Hon Brass and Chief Justice Farris were asked to assist. Canadian Bar committees studied the court setup, led by Brass and Justice Farris.
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Breakthrough drives push toward Elbe as Weser front advances
Allied forces press east from Hamelin toward Minden and Elbe as German retreat gathers pace. U S 3rd Army barrels 55 miles to Saxony center Plauen near Czechoslovakia while British 2nd Army fights through rain toward Hanover and N Germany. Heavy traffic reported from Weser corridor. Leipzig and Jena loom as Berlin remains 155 miles away.
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Heavy bombers aid advancing armies in southern Germany
More than 1,200 United States heavy bombers with 600 fighters attacked two large German ordnance depots at Ingalstadt and Graenwehr, northeast of Munich and Nuernberg, along with rail targets and airfields in the Munich region.
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Canadians Fashion Trap For 50 000 Nazis In Holland
Canadians and British forces drive toward western Holland as 50 000 Germans are trapped along a river front. Canadian armor crosses the Twente Canal at Delden and presses into Simele while fighting rages in Zutphen and Doeshurz on the Ijssel river. Crerar’s forces hold a wide front opposite Arnhem with riverine maneuver and canal crossings shaping the pursuit.
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Plan Bring Boys Home Plan Bring Boys Home
Canadian servicemen overseas will be brought home after the European conflict as ships permit. Prime Minister King outlined a voluntary postwar return plan, with forces from overseas and Canada to reassemble for a Pacific role yet to be defined. Immediate posthostilities see a gradual drawdown based on shipping limits, focusing on Canada and the northwest Europe ending.
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Chief Nazi Naval Staff Executed
NEW YORK April 5 The Luxembourg radio quoted a Mencow broadcast saying Admiral Kurt Fricke chief of the German naval staff had been executed for failing to save ships in Danzig harbor. Danzig was captured by Russian troops last Friday.
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Prorogation of Alberta House Delayed to Week
Edmonton April 3 It now is expected the Alberta House will prorogue Wednesday night or early Friday. First session of the Legislature opened on Feb 22.
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Canadians Break Front Northeast of Almelo in Netherlands
Canadian armored columns advanced 12 miles in eight hours northeast of Almelo as the 4th Canadian Armored Division captured Almelo. Getto sunlight northeast of Almelo was occupied and Optmersum taken. Gen Crerar led tanks back into Germany toward Ulven. Marquis of Dufferin killed in Burma while broadcasting to Japanese. US third Army probes alleged murder of black soldiers. Eisenhower orders probe into Nazi prisoners deaths in rail moves. Franc is Van Wie, 58, streetcar conductor, jailed 3 years for bigamy. Denver air conference attendance planned by Mayor Simechford.
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