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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1945
Page
1
The assault involved 1,300 American heavy bombers joining Allied planes to strike nine large German army camps in western Germany and five airfields near the front as Allied air power unleashed its full fury on Ruhr targets.
Large allied air offensive with 700 Mustangs escorting 14 Fortresses and Liberators targeted German camps and air bases in the Ruhr amid overcast skies. Four motor Lancaster bombers led daytime raids as civilians fled east of the Rhine. Eisenhower warned of deadly traps for remaining civilians. Rostrum reports say Ruhr cities already suffered severe damage and evacuation.
The Ohio River at Pt. Pleasant is forecast to reach 40 to 41 feet, with flood stage at 39.5 feet, as heavy rains in the past 36 hours push levels upward. Huntington expects 43 to 44 feet near the Kanawha confluence, Parkersburg may reach 37 to 38 feet, and Charleston’s Kanawha should crest at 13 to 14 feet tonight.
Prince Juan, Count of Barcelona, heir to a non existent Spanish throne, appeals to Francisco Franco to resign to allow monarchy restoration. He says monarchy offers religious and civil liberties, supports a constitution by popular vote, and warns Spain risks renewed civil war if totalitarian regimes persist. The statement stresses peace among Spaniards and a shift from Franco's Axis influence.
UMWA President John L. Lewis faces strong operator resistance to a 10-cent per ton royalty as negotiations resume with bituminous operators in Washington. Officials say a contract by March 31 hinges on give and take other than the royalty, with Campbell and Spencer expressing optimism despite the rival’s insistence on the health fund aim.
Berlin reports Soviet forces press Stettin as a gateway to northern Germany with hundreds of guns in action. In Hungary the Red Army pushes along a Danube Balaton corridor attacking Esztergom Tatabanya and nearby towns as Vienna region braces for further clashes. Zhukov funnels reinforcements toward the Oder in warm weather as combat rages on multiple fronts.
Paris reports the American third and seventh armies pushing through the Saarland Palatinate defeating German pockets west of the Rhine. Patton’s force counted about 22,335 prisoners with totals nearing 88,335 for the campaign. The seventh army reached the Rhine plain near Worms while the sixth armored division advanced toward Gruenstadt and Kaiserslautern.
New York nightclubs and hotels decided to return to the midnight curfew, with Allied Food and Entertainment Industries backing the shift away from the mayor’s one hour tolerance. The Blue Network announced La Guardia would defend his closing hour in a 7 to 7:15 p m broadcast, while some venues remained nonmembers. Executives said they value national service over political pressure and would not oppose the mayor’s stance, though many would resume midnight operations.
Earl Pete Meadows of East Beckley appeared in criminal court with a 2000 bond and was ordered by Judge W A Riffe to remain on the bond until further action. No motion was made to release him. He was charged with grand larceny of 20 dollars from Harry May after posing as Governor Meadows’s cousin to promise state jobs. Mark Papas, a 60 year old Greek indicted for 1919 Eccles murder, caused a stir during court with threats to be shot. His attorney said Papas would plead not guilty in absentia, and trial is set for next Thursday though health may delay it. Charles W Cody of Boomer pled guilty to grand larceny for stealing a car from Edward McKinney, with sentencing postponed.
West Virginia forecast calls for clear skies with frost or freezing temperatures tonight. Friday brings fair conditions and warmer afternoon temperatures.
A Raleigh criminal court inquiry emerged after Attorney George L. Ballard noted missing the word acting before prosecuting attorney on indictments signed by Clay S. Crouse. The issue centers on whether Crouse acted as prosecuting attorney or acting prosecuting attorney during Ragland's leave, with Ballard and J. S. Butts discussing the technical omission.
Dispatches report Panay island fully seized by MacArthur's forces with mopping up remaining. Guerrillas aided by clearing hinterland. Japanese held Iloilo and two nearby airfields. In Luzon Shimbu line broken, and Zamboanga in Mindanao firmly held with U S air support nearby.
County Agent H B Thomas expressed doubt last night’s freeze harmed budding fruit trees in the county. He noted danger only if a new cold snap follows days of milder weather and a front after buds lose snow protection. Three to four inches of snow covered Glade Creek dam and Flat Top with temps 22 degrees. road ice caused no reported accidents. William Hart, 44, of Heber Street, admitted to Beckley hospital for facial injuries from a car crash. Police could not confirm weather-linked incidents.
A $10,000 damage suit was filed in the circuit clerk's office against Jess P. Richmond operator of Richmond Cleaners and Laundry. The plaintiff, Sandall Reed administrator of Arthur Reed's estate, alleges the truck struck the boy in Eccles Tuesday night causing fatal injuries. Garvin Rubin the truck driver faces manslaughter charges and posted $1,000 bond after waiving preliminary hearing.
The Polish exile parliament of 24 members in London was dissolved on the premier's recommendation to widen representation for Poles at home and abroad. President Raczkiewicz announced the action as Arciszewski's faction faced loss of majority and opposed the Big Three Yalta decisions.
Allied forces report virtually complete Japanese defeat on Panay Island guiding operations into Iloilo and surrounding areas. MacArthur credits guerilla actions and 40th Division advances as Iloilo airfield and other towns fall. Luzon positions at Antipolo and Wawa abandoned by defenders as Shimbu line collapses. In Mindanao Zamboanga harbor area cleared, airfields operating freely. Major combat losses include ships sunk and transports damaged in an Amoy convoy strike.
Washington Army officials and the selective service head urged Congress to renew the expiring draft law. Without action, the system building an army and navy of about 12,000,000 could shut down after May 15. May predicted quick House approval, but some members push for extensive hearings on proposed changes. Proposals include restricting teenage inductees from combat without year of training, furloughs for frontline draftees under rotation, stricter limits on essential farm workers, and a work or jail plan. A peace time draft tie-in was discussed and the administration is expected to oppose amendments.
Eastern front 3.5S miles from Zellin, Western front 265 miles from Mainz, Italian front 544 miles from the Reno river. These distance figures map advance baselines for Allied and Axis positions across Europe.
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