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Newspaper
Lethbridge Herald
Location
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Date
Apr 23, 1945
Page
1
The 1st Canadian corps formerly with the Italian front has joined the 1st Canadian Army in western Europe. Transfer from Italy began in February and completed in March under a security blackout. Combat formations include the 1st Infantry Division under Maj-Gen Harry W. Foster.
A discussion on mink coat obsession notes their high cost from trapped fur scarcity and social display. The piece mentions a New Jersey woman and an Angry Woman with undies, a Canadian Pacific train stop at Yaahk, and impending immigration checks, hinting at continued coverage on page ten.
From Our Own Correspondent Raymond Alberta April 23 the Raymond unit in the Eighth Victory Loan reported it was over the top when banks opened Monday morning if a unit in Southern Alberta topped its quota the town would hear of it James Walker organizer Lee Brewerton PR chairman and Ray Woolf unit chairman receive praise for the remarkable achievement final total reached 242200 with a quoted goal of 224000 and a gain of 18200 over the quota
Ottawa reports the Victory Loan drive underway with 150,000 war finance workers nationwide targeting a minimum of 1.35 billion dollars. Canadian individuals face 675 million dollars of the objective while overseas branches push 38 million for the current Joan. The effort follows strong early responses from armed forces and officials.
Stockholm dispatch reports from Berlin that Hitler struck Field Marshal von Rundstedt, tearing shoulder insignia from his uniform and lowering him to private. The report, cited by a Swedish paper, says the Fuehrer acted amid anger over Remagen's capture and prompted officials to flee toward the northeast.
Japanese troops infiltrated under cover to retake Kakazu Town on western Okinawa. The town had been seized by the U.S. 27th Division during the invasion. the enemy has suffered 11,738 casualties since April 1 as the drive south continues.
Berlin, heart of Nazidom, is being smashed into ruin by Russian shells and bombs. Buildings tumble into streets as Allied air raids contribute to the destruction. The Leipsiger Platz area and central Berlin show widespread wreckage and incessant bombardment by Prussian artillery.
Paris radio reported Alpine troops invaded Italy across the border into Piedmont from the west. Allied forces of the 15th Army Group smashed to the Po at undisclosed spots as Unity of the 5th and British 8th Armies pressed toward the river. The eastern front saw resistance near Ferrara as a 435 mile push neared the Po region, with 22 miles northwest of Bologna bypassed and the thrust possibly aiming at the Trajan frontier in Germany.
BRISTOL April 33 Prime Minister Winston Churchill disclosed that German bombs blasted a hideous gap in the admiralty building near 10 Downing Street while he watched. He said he often looked across to see the building crumble under enemy fire. Official report of Russian entry into Berlin notes Soviet shells and bombs toppling buildings and the capture of Central Districts.
An official Hitler order captured by British forces south of Hamburg describes German weakness on the western front. It notes Allied superiority and urges attacks only on enemy flanks and rear to sustain pressure, while relying on guerrilla and partisan warfare. The document signals the Führer’s strategy amid rising Allied strength, with continued fighting details promised on page three.
Bremen Germany second largest city prepared for bombardment by RAAF and British 2nd Army. Lancasters dropped 12 000 pound bombs on docks while Mosquitoes followed with 2 000 pound bombs as prelude to final assault. Also Canada ships 20 million pounds meat for liberated Europe.
An Allied joint statement describes a rapid shift as the U S Army advances southeast for 24 miles near the Bavarian Alps, cutting routes from the Pilsen Prague area toward Hillerg redoubt. Luxembourg radio claims a Russian push near Torgue, with cautious Allied HQ awaiting confirmation from London Washington Moscow.
London dateline reports Hitler has decided to stay in Berlin as Soviet forces close on the city center. Goebbels is also in Berlin. propaganda claims the Fuehrer directs the battle from the front. The broadcast notes the fall of Berlin could end the war, while the Red Army advances toward key districts and suburbs.
In Germany April at US First Army headquarters the 100000th prisoner was captured, a German staff sergeant named Martin Holland who had been wounded. The prisoner remark suggests optimism that the war could end in two weeks.
United States 3rd Army advances 35 miles toward Regensburg within 13 miles of the Alpine stronghold. The 1st Army captures Dessau with 21,373 prisoners. 9th Army takes Dannenburg on the Elbe. Reports estimate up to 200,000 deaths at Buchenwald. Canadian Army pushes toward Emden and Wilhelmshaven as Holland battles continue. Canadian PM King arrives in San Francisco for UN security conference. An RC Air Force member dies in a train crash near Moncton. Edmonton Social Credit caucus scheduled for April 25 ahead of June elections.
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