Roosevelt’s Death Shocks Allied World
The Allied world reels as Franklin D Roosevelt dies in Georgia at Warm Springs. Vice President Harry S Truman, 60, becomes president at 6:08 p.m. CT, three hours after Roosevelt’s death from a heart attack in his cottage.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt
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Warm Springs
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White House
C.C.T
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30 Days Mourning For Troops Overseas
General Eisenhower ordered 30 days of mourning for American troops in the European theatre following President Roosevelt’s death. Materials shortages will stop the use of black armbands. Quebec radio bill given second reading.
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Quebec legislative council
Duplessis
Wealthy desert prince Ibn Saud and a mid east note
The piece describes Ibn Saud as a wealthy desert ruler close to world affairs aided by wires and newspapers. It recalls his hunting camps of 5 000 tents lit by electric light and a harem of over 400 wives while praising his wealth and influence. It quotes Edward Spears on three loves perfumes women and prayer.
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New President Truman Holds Job He Didn’t Want
Harry S. Truman, now president, had long avoided higher posts and preferred a simpler role. Once Jackson County count y commissioner and later contemplating the United States Senate, he was steered by mentors toward national leadership and the vice presidency before taking the top duty.
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Harry S. Truman
United States
Washington
Truman
Jackson County
Tom Pendergast
Pendergast
United States senate
senate
Chicago
Kansas
Canada to Hold General Elections June 11
Prime Minister Mackenzie King announced in the commons that the federal general election will be held June 11, the same date as Ontario’s provincial election. Gordon Graydon and others commented on the move, noting the government’s goal to complete business and dissolve parliament when ready.
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Vienna Falls to Russians in bold advance across Danube
Allied forces announce the capture of Vienna after eight days of street fighting along the Danube. The fall marks the 18th European capital to bow to the Allies, with Soviet spearheads pushing toward Brno and Prague as Berlin faces a looming assault and German withdrawals continue.
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Parliament must end debate and move toward war bills
In Ottawa Prime Minister Mackenzie King said opposition parties favor concluding discussion tonight and dissolving on Monday. War appropriation bills were sent to the senate with a possible Monday prorogation. if not passed Parliament may sit until 4 p.m. CDT and then governor general warrants would finance the war effort. Hog production measures outlined by Agriculture Minister Gardiner include price ceilings, feed freight payments east and to BC, hog bonuses, minimum price contracts to 1946 and mobilization boosts. War service electors, coastwise and foreign shipping seamen, may vote in the June 11 general election before designated officers in Canada and abroad with polls at major ports and in the UK.
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United Kingdom
Battle for Leipzig opens as U S 1st Army nears city
The United States 1st Army opened the battle for Leipzig as the Sth Army closed within seven miles of the battered city where about one million Germans were believed sheltering in cellars. The 9th Army moved toward the Elbe and the German capital, with bridges blown and forts falling.
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Canadian tribute to Roosevelt after US president's death
Prime Minister Mackenzie King delivers a formal condolence message from Canada acknowledging the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt at Warm Springs Georgia. He calls Roosevelt a close neighbor and true friend to Canada and extends sympathy to Mrs. Roosevelt and the American people. The remarks express shared sorrow among the United Nations and Canadian Parliament.
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Roosevelt
Warm Springs
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Canada
Mrs. Roosevelt
Two ships collide near Woods Hole. 48 missing or dead
A foggy collision between an American cargo vessel and a Canadian carrier off Woods Hole near New Bedford results in 48 missing or dead. Coast guard and navy search ongoing. survivors, including skippers, were brought to New Bedford and St. Luke's hospital.
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Parliament Grieves Roosevelt Death Affects Canadian Commons
The Canadian House of Commons meets in sorrow after President Roosevelt's sudden death. MPs expect shortened debate and quicker passage of financial bills, with Prime Minister Mackenzie King likely to attend the funeral. A half mast salute is flown from the Peace Tower in tribute.
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British Infantry Fight Into Arnhem
British 49th Infantry Division pierced into Arnhem on the Neder Rhine north bank as Canadian forces neared Apeldoorn and the 40th Division hit Arnhem from the west. Bridgeheads widened west of the Tissel and near Deventer as ground forces linked with Canadian troops. the historic Red Devils stand at Arnhem is recalled in a modern Allied advance.
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U.S. 3rd Army drives west of Dresden in rapid breakthrough
The 3rd Army's 4th Armored Division pushed 47 miles today crossing the Mulde River 28 miles west of Dresden with little to no opposition, signaling a dramatic armored advance amid World War II coverage. The reporting notes Eisenhower pledging continued efforts for final victory after Roosevelt's death. Leaders across Britain Canada and the U.S. announced funeral attendance and observed national mourning.
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