Allies Launch Push to Destroy Berlin and Nazi Strongholds
Allied forces press toward Berlin as American British Soviet and French units close in from multiple fronts. Red Army with Stalin’s allies drives west to link with U S troops by the Elbe while efforts converge on the Bavarian Alps and the Czechoslovakian border. Italian partisans take over Milan-style administration as Mussolini’s remnants fall back toward the Alps.
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Adolf Hitler
Berlin
U. S
Warsaw
Vienna
Hitler
Elbe
Miulde
Stettin
Baltic
K. O
Bavarian Alps
Czechoslovakia
Austria
Italy
Alps
Mussolini
Guerrillas Shift to Harass Japanese in Europe and Philippines
Guerrilla actions behind enemy lines in the Philippines aid U S forces by capturing Vigan port and clearing Cagayan Sur province while U S troops tighten control in northern Luzon. Okinawa defenses crumble under heavy naval air and artillery bombardment as Japanese casualties mount. Petain returns to France to face trial while his wartime reforms echo under De Gaulle. Meat rationing tightens as OPA cuts 2 percent and expands coverage to 99 percent of items with higher point values for lamb, veal, and beef.
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Europe
Philippines
Baguio
Luzon
Vigan
Cocos Sur
Okinawa
U. S
Verdun
Petain
Marshal Petain
de Gaulle
OPA
Postwar Security Terms Shaped at San Francisco Meeting
Delegates from 46 nations at the San Francisco conference debated amendments to the Dumbarton Oaks plan to form a postwar security body. Key proposals from China with support from the United States Britain and Russia urged applying justice and international law to disputes and sending legal developments to the security assembly with added educational and cultural cooperation duties.
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United Nations
San Francisco
China
U. S
Britain
Russia
Assembly of the
Security Organization
France
Record Farm Real Estate Sales Reach High First Quarter
The American Bankers Association reports 1944 farm real estate sales remain vigorous with the first quarter topping prior records. Fewer farms are offered for sale while demand rises. sales by insurers banks and estates reduce dampening effects on the market.
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American Bankers Association
A.B.A
Rail moves of 38.5 million troops from Pearl Harbor to Feb 1945
The Association of American Railroads reports about 38.5 million troops were carried by rail in organized movements from Pearl Harbor through February 1945. The figure excludes many traveling in smaller groups and service members on furlough.
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Pearl Harbor
Association of American Railroads
Shoes Shortage Forces New Stamp Limits and Leather Shortfall
OPA tightens shoe stamps for children and veterans to conserve supplies while promising 150 million pairs of non stamp shoes for youths and adults. Leather shortages stem from fewer fattened steers as stockers cut feed amid price ceilings. Happy Chandler, Kentucky native and veteran pol and politician, is appointed baseball commissioner after long public service, impressing with his energetic, hands on approach.
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OPA
Albert B
Happy) Chandler
Judge Landis
Harvard
Kentucky University
Kentucky
Chandler
Belere Beer Rae Politicseasant
Happy Chandler
Brnning
Happy
U. S. Senate
Alben Barkley
Wallace's War Surplus Policy Shifts to Commerce Dept
The War Surplus program moves under Henry Wallace's commerce department with Surplus Property Board guidance. Assets include machinery, automotive equipment, textiles, wearables, and hardware. Wheat stocks from US, Canada, Argentina and Australia total about 950 million bushels by July 1, with 350 to 375 million expected in the US, potentially easing world trade but hindered by freight car shortages.
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Department of Commerce
The
Treasury
Surplus Property Board
Henry A ‘Allace
Commerce Department
Hhem
Wilaces
Canada
Argentina
Australia
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
U. S
Negotiations on world conference outline and Dumbarton Oaks plan
In a private briefing, Truman urged adherence to Roosevelt era instructions for the forthcoming world conference. The plan aims to establish a Dumbarton League of the United Nations to prevent future wars, with open discussion and a potential multi month session. Alternative paths include bilateral accords and hemispheric defense, while Molotov’s limited presence reflected Soviet diplomatic strain at the victory moment.
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F.D.R
San Francisco
Calif
Truman
Roosevelt
Dumbarton League
United Nations
Dumbarton
Livadia
Ponsevelt
Stettinius
Dumbarton Oaks
Wallace
Russia
Kremlin
Molotov
Stalin
Europe
Army Discharges Planned for Some Vets as War Extends
Army officials disclosed plans to discharge some veterans with five years of service regardless of age even if German resistance lasts into summer. Congress also moved to bar 18 year olds from combat without six months training.
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Army
Congress
POW labor in US wo rkdays total over 44 million
Prisoners of war held in the continental United States did more than 44 million dollars worth of work in the first three months of 1945. They supplied 8,880,108 man days on army posts and 3,230,465 man days for private contractors, relieving manpower shortages, the War Department said.
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Continental
United States
War Department
Provost Marshal General’s Office
Pattern No 1984 j for sizes 11 to 18 with short sleeves
The pattern No 1984 j covers sizes 11 through 18 with short sleeves and is cut for size 12. Requires 35 yards of 39 inch fabric and 9 yards of trimming for construction.
Practical Household Hints for Everyday Tasks
A collection of quick tips improves kitchen and home routines. Salt heat prevents pancake sticking, serving dishes keep food hot longer, a rug aids fatigue reduction while standing, lemon juice eases grinding of dried fruits, and talcum powder prevents rubber gloves from sticking.
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Western Newspaper Union
Wspaper
Executive Council
Weimar
Pacific
Henri Petain
Happy Czar
Paulmallon
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Chicago
St.Joseph
U.S
B. F. Goodrich Company
Koksaghyz
Wy Ie
UE Ie
Joey
Mom
Fleischmann
Fleis¢n
Ondertus
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