Truman vows unchanged grand war strategy in address
President Truman pledged that the war’s grand strategy would remain unchanged and unhampered as he addressed a joint session of Congress. He said the United States and Allies must shoulder the grave duty of securing lasting peace and punishing those who started the war, signaling continued allied coordination and vigilance.
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Record Speeds and Mechanization Highlight Historic Rail Era
The piece recalls a 127.1 mph Broadway Limited speed record, noting the E-2 steam engine achievement and enduring rail prestige. It also cites Britain’s high mechanization in farming with tractors rising from 55,000 in 1939 to over 200,000 by 1946, plus a wartime village bomb scare and a quip about souvenir collection.
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Germans Used in Clean-Up Movement Reported
Washington reports Soviet policy declares Germans will be moved to Russia to aid cleanup and rebuilding in war-wrecked areas. About 70,000 of 500,000 in Romania have been relocated, 109,000 from Yugoslavia, plus 40,000 from Bessarabia, with signs of further removals from Hungary. Russia aims to use manpower as needed, a topic linked to German reparations discussed at Yalta without clear agreement.
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Hitler Calls Final Stand
Adolf Hitler issues a stark order to German soldiers on the eastern front claiming the Jewish Bolshevist foe seeks Germany’s destruction. He warns of massacre and Siberian deportation, declaring unity and duty while praising a massive artillery buildup against the Soviets near Berlin.
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Honor Roosevelt Memorials Held in Edmonton
Simultaneous memorial services for the late President Roosevelt were conducted Sunday at the parliament buildings and the U S air force base in Edmonton. The parliament service, under the Edmonton General Ministerial Association, was attended by Lieutenant-Governor J Bowen and Premier E C Manning, with Canadian and U S military personnel participating at the air base service.
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Star Correspondent Freed From Prison
William Kinmond a 30 year old Star war correspondent captured by Germans in Belgium on September 8 1944 has been freed by the United States 9th Army. He sent word to his wife and parents that he is "hon gry but happy" and says he was interned in Oflag 79 awaiting release according to an unofficial Toronto Star report.
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Molotov To Represent Russia At United Nations
Washington reports that President Truman asked Stalin to send Foreign Secretary Molotov as Russia’s delegate to the United Nations conference. Harriman in Moscow relayed that Molotov’s presence would be welcomed to advance the new international body. Stalin designated Gromyko earlier to attend the San Francisco opening, with Eden remaining in the U.S. for consultations around the funeral of President Roosevelt.
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Hon Gen Sir Charles MacWatt Dies in London Theater
Major General Sir Charles MacWatt, 80, longtime honorary surgeon to the late King George V, collapsed during a movie in a London theater Saturday and died later in hospital. He formerly served with the Indian Medical Service.
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Ontario Votes Moved to June 4 by Premier Drew
Premier Drew of Ontario announced a change in the Ontario general election date from June 1 to June 4 to avoid confusion with the Dominion general election set for June 11. The statement notes over 40,000 would be disenfranchised and confirms overseas voting timelines and nomination day adjustments.
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Nazis Taken In Allied Net
London reports Allied forces captured Nazi propaganda chief Dr Mannired Zapp and the Kaiser’s sons Prince Wilhelm and August von Mackensen. Franz von Papen, a German diplomat, reportedly fell into Allied hands and awaits processing in Europe as a POW.
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Allied Air Aces Strike Regensburg and Central Germany
More than 3,500 Allied planes from Berlin to Regensburg hit rail yards and bridges in Bavaria and central Germany. About 750 US 8th Air Force heavies struck Regensburg area targets including fall fronts and air fields while 850 US 9th Air Force mediums attacked similar sites in central Germany and Czecho Slovakia. Berlin suffered three night RAF Mosquito raids.
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Ruhr Pocket Sliced Dutch Trap Closed
Former co author with Drew Pearson, Col Robert A Allen on Lt Gen Patton's staff, captured south of Obrdruf April 7 when ambushed by German civilians after a roadblock. He was liberated as the U S 3rd Army reached Erfurt seven miles from Czechoslovakia. 2nd Canadian Division captures Groeningen. Nazis pull troops and tanks from the Russian front to secure one Elbe bridgehead.
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Parliament Prorogued as Canada Plans June Election
Ottawa April 16 Parliament ends its sixth and last session of the 19th parliament with dissolution ordered and a general election set for June 11. The throne speech notes Allied successes against Japan and Europe, expresses regret over Roosevelt’s death, and backs strong postwar peace efforts including a standing international organization.
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Haven't Met German Civilians Yet by Canucks
Canadian troops advancing through Holland report wary encounters with German civilians of military age in villages and farm houses. They found discarded German uniforms and weapons, suspecting soldiers hid in civilian dress. Many locals denied German nationality despite birthplaces listed on papers.
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Eisenhower Says No V E Day Till Complete Occupation
Gen. Eisenhower declared no V E Day until Germany is completely occupied and resisting pockets destroyed. Allied forces near Czechoslovakia. Ruhr pocket liquidation imminent. German garrison surrenders in Groeningen. Northern Holland advances by Canadians. Antwerp area and Elbe reach near Berlin.
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New York Herald Tribune
Canadians Capture Greeningen as Dutch Resistance Ends
April 16 reports say the German garrison in Greeningen, a major town in Holland with about 120,000 people, surrendered to the 2nd Canadian Division at noon. Canadian infantry units spread toward the North Sea coast while western Holland faced disruption of German withdrawals by Canadian tanks near the Zuider Zee.
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Allied Forces Enter Neunberg Amid War News
United States troops entered Neunberg tonight as part of broad Allied advances. Reports from London and Ottawa detail bombings around Tokyo, a new Elbe bridgehead near Magdeburg, and the capture of a German army proving ground with thousands of artillery pieces. German air force destroyed in a major Allied air campaign. Political notes include Ontario vote date changes affecting overseas ballots and two Canadian bills receiving assent.
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