Allied Push Drives Germans From Ruhr Saar Valleys
Allied armies threaten key German industrial zones Ruhr and Saar as U S and British forces advance west of the Rhine. German defenses retreat toward the river amid intensified Allied aerial bombardment. Red Army shifts to protect flanks from Oder to Neisse as they pressure German troops in the Baltic region and Silesia to guard Axis war plants and routes toward Czechoslovakia.
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Pacific forces press mission to Tokyo from Iwo Jima and Luzon
Carrier pilots marines and army men share the spotlight in attacks aimed at smashing Jap outposts on Tokyo’s approach routes. Vice Admiral Mitscher’s Task Force 58 roams home waters following daring strikes on Tokyo and Ryukyus as Marines push across Iwo Jima and Army units clear Luzon with heavy fighting ahead.
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Pattern for U S World Peace and the Yalta Accord
President outlined a twofold postwar peace plan linking U S world organization participation to relief and reconstruction aid. The U S granted France a 2 billion lend lease credit with 30 year repayment and supplied materials and military aid in exchange for increased reciprocal aid.
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Price Supports Aid British Farmers After War
British farmers now receive adequate prices for most main foods to return a profit on the farm. The postwar policy is not assured, as history shows price and wage guarantees were repealed in 1920 causing hardship. Direct subsidies in the 1930s gave way to guaranteed prices for essential farm products after World War II.
Scarcity Spurs Meat Ration Revisions Amid Short Supplies
Government officials warned of meat shortages into late summer or fall as live stock marketings lag. March civilian allocations drop about 6 percent from February and 14 percent from January, while point values rise on cheaper beef and pork cuts to stretch supply.
Coal Miners Start Bargaining Amid Looming Shortage
United Mine Workers Chief John L. Lewis opened bargaining with coal operators after a 30 day strike notice. He seeks a 10 cent ton royalty to fund a 55 million dollar medical and rehabilitation fund and wage gains. Officials warn of a 50 million ton shortage unless the European conflict ends this year as mines face manpower losses.
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Shell Found In Seaman Dupree After Battle Ship Injury
Seaman Dewey Dupree, 20, from Poelousas, Louisiana, is convalescing in San Francisco naval hospital after a Leyte battle damage incident. An X ray revealed a highly sensitive unexploded 20 mm shell embedded in his body. Doctors carefully separated the shell during surgery to avoid detonation from tools.
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Jet Planes Rise From U S Jet Engine Development
The article describes a jet propelled fighter called Shooting Star developed by U S and British interests. It notes two American firms collaborating with RAF based on Whittle engine concepts to surpass German jets in maneuverability and speed.
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Frank Whittle
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Allied Arsenal U S Barns Title
Allied Arsenal: U S production details show vast wartime output from 1940 onward. Airplanes, naval vessels, ships, tanks, guns, ammunition totals cited. Article notes ongoing high war production needed after Germany’s fall to re equip forces for Japan.
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Old wheat storage extends bread quality beyond years
USDA and Colorado experiment station scientists report that properly stored old wheat can keep for up to 22 years and still bake good bread. Normally wheat is stored two to three years before milling due to concerns about protein changes reducing elasticity and fat rancidity affecting flavor.
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Veiled Wartime Snippets From A Turbulent Page
A collage of wartime comments touches on Hitler’s mixed signals and eugenics fears, mixed social notes about Marilyn Cantor and dog shows, free press debates, and light jokes about shortages. Readers encounter pop culture jabs, radio quips, and magazine chatter, including references to Jodie Mann and Henry Ickes.
Sewing Circle Patterns for Toddlers Party Frock Ad
Ad copy promotes two dress patterns for young girls, Pattern No 8750 and No 8749. It highlights a date frock with a long waist and ruffled edging, suitable for ages two to six, and a party dress for tots with swinging skirts. Includes yardage estimates and ordering note.
Japs Inform Sun Goddess Of All Important Events
Japan’s sacred shrine at Ise, 250 air miles from Tokyo, dedicated to Amaterasu the Sun goddess, is said to be informed of all major events for 2,500 years. The emperor visits to announce royal births and war declarations while millions of citizens visit yearly, barred from passing the inner fences surrounding the temple.
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