Massacre in Balancaid Town as US forces report grim toll
Surviving Balancaid residents describe a brutal Japanese assault in the town of Bas tayagis Lay. Civilians were summoned to a church area, then trapped as explosions and shelling reduced homes to ashes. Women and children were moved to a school while men hid or fled. Father Gareta among those who escaped.
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Luzon
Balancaid
Manila
Bastayagis Lay
Aix Vider
Gareta
Early Steps Out Of Press Job
Washington March 26 Major General Irwin B. Watson left the presidential press relations post and Jonathan Daniels assumed the role on a temporary basis. Early will serve as secretary to Roosevelt until June 1 when he may seek private employment. he has not accepted any offer yet.
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Aington
Invesarly
Jonathan Daniels
Roosevelt
Frhwin Bf. Watson
Early
Constable Office Abolishment Proposal Rejected
In Austin on March 28 the senate rejected a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of constable. Proponents argued the office unnecessary while opponents cited community dependence. Senator Penrose Metcalf of San Angelo supported related firestock medicines legislation, which passed unanimously.
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Austin
Qn Vile
Constable
Penrose Metcalf
San Angelo
All-Out Russian Offensive Near Hungary and Vienna
Russian forces launch a full-scale attack toward Germany's south Danube front with two armies advancing near Budapest and Komarom. Moscow reports indicate new blows north of the Danube while Tolbukhin and Malinovsky push along the Danube toward Vienna as German resistance tightens at key Hungarian cities.
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London
Germany
Seyn Mountain
Redoubt
Berlin
Mosca
Italy
Vitnon
Hungary
Danube
Retin Broadtacis
Slovakia
Bonev
Masavien
Vienna
I Berlin
Heron River
Leva
Budapest
Komarom
Bratislava
Toloukhin
Ukjtainian Avy
Marshal Malinoveks
Gyor
Rage
Soprancdenbucmy
Szombathely
Steinamengerd
Raba
Csorna
Guens
Moscow
Alll
Lake Eplaton
Moussedler
Russiia
Komatom
Tolbukhia
Malinovaky
Eisber
Gyar
Danbe
Kuestain
Gloom Deepens on Reich Home Front
reports from neutral capitals say Ike’s offensive deepens German distress yet no collapse is imminent. Swiss and Swedish correspondents note starvation and military setbacks threaten but not spark uprisings. Austria may see the first real German front break as Nazi press and propaganda prepare the populace.
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London
Eisenhower
Bern
Rhing
Germany
Christer Jaederlund
Stn
Jist
Stockholm
Berlin
Jaederlund
Luftwaffe Grounded Says Romi Baker Chief Air Force
Lieutenant Commander Baker, chief of the Mediterranean Allied air force, says the German air force is virtually grounded with refineries and fuel sources under attack. He notes Luftwaffe pilots fly about 20 missions daily while Allied air power sorties exceed 2000 daily. He cites U.S. air campaigns costing heavy bomber losses and ground force protection, while noting Allied crews suffered severe casualties but saved many ground soldiers.
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Romi
Mara Ze
Cin
Iran
Baker
Mediteranean Allied Air Force
U.S. Vatch
Greeks Establish Civil Authority Across Greece
A British staff officer said British and Greek forces have secured all sectors of Greece and installed Greek civil authority nationwide. The operation began March 2 under a cease fire ending the recent bloody civil strife. Minor incidents were reported as armed groups from both nationalism factions roam the mountains.
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Athans
Martel
Greece
Jwhiel
1500 Tire Workers Return to Jobs
Rome reports 1500 workers from Pharis Tire and Rubber returned to work after a strike tied to a war labor board order. The order required the company to revert to lower incentive wage scales, ending the labor dispute sparked last Thursday.
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Olio
Rome
Pharis Tire and Rubber Company
Inez
Japan Mobilizes People’s Volunteer Army War Effort
San Francisco dispatch notes Japan plans a vast people’s volunteer army including graduates of elementary schools over 14 years old, men under 50, and women under 45. The mission: aid urgent defense, rebuild areas damaged by air raids, transport essentials, boost lumber and food production, and support mobilization during the crisis.
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San Francisco
Japan
Tokyo Radio
Jap J
Domel
U.S. Advances Reported as Ryukyus Assaults Continue
Allied forces pressed operations across the Ryukyus with claims of sea borne landings on Toka and Aka islands near Okinawa amid heavy air and naval bombardments. Admiral Nimitz announced shelling of the Ryukyus by 16 inch battleships and carrier strikes on multiple islands, with formations targeting Formosa, Mitsubishi plants, and campaigns across Burma, the Philippines, and Luzon.
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Ann Aeveicn
Crett
Ryukyu Islands
Japan
Fayingsu
Toka
Aka Islands
Okinawa
Ryukyu Chain
Ryulyus
Nimits
Ryukyus
America
Tokyo
Ryukyug Srnd
Formosa
China
Nagoya
Mitsubishi
Sindy
Ryukyu
Gntna
Ching
Burma
Philippines
Cheng
Haokow
Dls
Air Bee
Hurma Ang
Gae
U.S
95Th
33Rd
Luzon
Cebu
Lloyd George in Critical Condition
The bulletin from Lloyd George’s bedside reports his physical weakness increased considerably in the last 24 hours and his condition is becoming critical. In North Wales he has been ill for weeks at his home. Also noted is the death of a Austin school teacher Mrs Liwin To Allen with services planned.
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Longo
David Lloyd George
North Wales
Earl Lloyd George of
Bwyfor
Austin
Liwin
Allen
Allison
Armies Break Rhine Defenses Across Northern and Central Fronts
In a sweeping Allied drive, American and British forces advance past the Rhine seizing Rees and crossing the Issel as the First Army breaks from the Remagen bridgehead. Seventh Army hits the west bank, Ninth pushes beyond the Rhine into Ruhr approaches, while Second and Third Armies press across the Issel and toward Wesel. Spearheads aid by crossing the Rhine near Coblenz and advancing toward Mainz and Frankfurt with multiple divisions moving to breach the Main line.
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Assaciancy Wreks
Rhine
Rees
Issel River
Geran Plain
First Army
Remaren
Tupates
Tawily
Issel
Male
Feyond Rhine
Duisburg
Sush
Ruhr
U.S
Romsgen
S. Saventh
Aschattonburg
Malar Nlrth
Memagen Brhigehtad
Huisburg
Coblenz
Darmstadt
Wilst
Nazperket
Gereminsty
Kblie
Remagen
U. S. Ninth
Sec
RAE
Berlin
Patton
Ninth
Wiiniia
Essen
Krupp
Tinge Leen
Sven Thmey
Noiburs
Karls
Vthe
Seventh
Palatinate
Switzerland
Holland
Eisenhower
Germany
Tron
Oie Third Army
Upper Rhine
Borge
Elsenhower
Firat
Prante
Berit
Rivne
Mai
Frankfurt
Aschiaffenburg
Mainz
2St
Third Army
Bulgea
Herminn Goering
Krapps
Lulntix
d'osa-Rhine
Mersl
al Montgomery
Berin
Dulsbure
Wrst Arms
Brest
Braun
Coblur
Heidelberg
Foemer
Unes
Bienes
130 More Patients Reach McCloskey Hospital
French Belgian Luxembourg and German convoy provided the largest litter-patient influx to McCloskey General Hospital. Ten men plus 117 others arrived for treatment, with ninety percent amputees. Brig Gen James A. Bother and Austin officials greeted the veterans.
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Temple
Aulefields
France
Belgium
Luxembourg
Gamany
McCloskey General Hospital
James
A. Bother
Commissionisy
Bascom Giles
Austin
Hitler Huddles With Leaders At Berchtesgaden Meeting
London dispatch says Hitler summoned all ministers and leaders to Berchtesgaden for a late night session as Allied advances on the West front sparked growing alarm among officials. The report notes the gathering as decisive amid rapid war developments.
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London
Santag
Newn
Hitler
Finlelters
Bervhlespaden
West Front
Germany
Frankfurt Under Siege as Patton Drive Deep into Germany
Allied forces push deeper into central Germany breaking Rhine defenses. Patton's Third Army crosses Upper Rhine near Aschaffenburg and Mainz. Frankfurt possibly entered. First and Ninth Armies advance past the Rhine into the Ruhr region while German resistance collapses under overwhelming assault.
Spot Gets Hotter Nazis Get Nicer
A wartime report from March 26 recounts an U S airborne division crossing the Rhine with pilots Capt Walter Rudolph Jr and crew surviving a crash near San Antonio and a German farmhouse rescue tale. Radio operator T K Boncland bailed out when their aircraft caught fire. the airmen were treated by locals.
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U. S_ ITER
Rhine
Walter Rudolph, Jr
Pittsbergh
San Antonio
Ruhr
Wes
Pilal
Morris Dry
Pocatello
Idaho
Radio Oper
Rudolph
Ted Ugated
T. K. Boncland
Red River Levee Breaks Near Alexandria
The Red River levee at Vick east of Alexandria has broken, flooding an area half a mile wide and four miles long. The levee board said most residents affected were gone, with 32 communities listed as impacted but largely evacuated. This marks a third crevasse in the Wick section following February and May breaks in 1932.
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Alexandria
Red River
Vick
Atachafalaya
Bayou Baent Javey Board
Bauford
Nenl Place
Louisians
W. ©. Hudeon
Boach
Wick
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People’s Army
Lloyd George
McCloskey
PAHIS
Frankfurt-on-the-Main
Main
Aschaffenburg
Fourth Armored
Atore Linn
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