Allied Breakthrough Reduces German Ruhr Pocket
Allied forces led by General Bradley and Montgomery push through western Germany, reaching Duisburg and Frankfurt regions. First and Third Armies advance nearly to Münster and Giessen, capturing Magde, Hanau, Aschaffenburg, and Magritte environs while preparing further advances toward Heidlerhams and the Rhine. The Ruhr area falls open to Allied exploitation as German resistance collapses and censors limit detailed dispatches.
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World War II Frontline Advances Near Mainz And Frankfurt
An AP despatch describes Allied pressure across central Germany as British and American forces push through enemy lines. Reports detail crossings of the Rhine near Mainz and advances toward Frankfurt, with significant troop movements, captured pockets, and prisoner totals.
Confession Reveals Eleanor Has No Easter Hat
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt and Fala share light moments as reporters quiz them on Easter bonnets and food shortages. She ruefully admits no Easter hat and plans to wear the same dress as before. She notes the White House fridge is nearly empty and comments on British rations. Public opinion and Easter plans are discussed amid uncertainty about celebrations.
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Indy
Japs Report Ryukyu Threat and Allied Actions
General Arnold expects intensified air raids against Japan with 609 to 1000 A-28A missions this summer. In the Philippines, Americal Division fights through Cebu amid destruction, while US submarines sink or damage Japanese vessels off China and Indo China coasts. MacArthur notes disrupted but persistent resistance in southern Luzon, with stronger positions in the north. British reports say 39,000 Japanese forces failed to breach an armored ring south of Mandalay.
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H. H. Arnold
Army
Wir
United States
Nazi Chutists assassinate Aachen mayor in uniform attack
Allied appointed Aachen mayor Franz Oppeanhof was killed by three German attackers in uniform during a night raid. Investigators could not confirm a clear motive as German retaliation threats loom, while reports also note a separate village arson linked to a German teacher who aided the Allies.
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Neyou
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Hitlernften
London
Transdewan
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Deputies Probe LaCoste Theft
Deputies investigate a burglary at LaCoste Mercantile where a $30 cash register and two men were said to have attempted safe cracking. Sheriff William Fusseinson drafted investigators Ferro and Miller from Merlina County with J. A Keller noting the store owner’s account. A separate Army recruitment note lists 1-year-old applicants for Marine Corps service at Parris Island.
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Coste Mercantile Company
William Fusseinson
Merlina County
Owen W. Kildaylan
J. A Keller
Af Ec
Parris Island
San Antanio Marine Corps
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Taft
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Rites Set for Mrs Hawley at St Mark's Church
Funeral rites for Mrs Sue Terre Hawley widow of Maj John B Hawley will be at 4 pm Good Friday at St Mark's Episcopal Church. The Fort Worth resident died after months illness at Fort Sam Houston. Interment in Fort Worth. Survived by four children John B Hawley Jr Minneapolis Henry M Winans Fort Sam Houston Jane A Foymand Minneapolis one sister Mrs James Smith Weatherford. Cremation later. Flowers requested.
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John B. Hawley Jr
Northern Pump Company
Minneapolis
Mion
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U. S. Naval Reserve
Henry M. Winans
Winans
Fort Sam Houston
Jacque
A. Foymand
James ¥. Smith
Weather
Committee Seeks Guayule Program for Domestic Rubber
A government backed 105 year program for domestic rubber production was urged by a loose agriculture committee. It called for expanding guayule planting and more experimentation with related plants like koktaghyz hetter, proposing legislation to authorize trials and a price support to underwrite the expansion. The aim is to ensure rubber supply and provide a new cash crop for farmers.
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Vup
Loose Agriculture Committee
Povernient
Fragmentary Nazi dispatch from Swiss border front
Fragmentary OCR reads like a Maral'. mistimed Alpine dispatch from Zurich area with garbled German text. Mentions Nad off and Jeth possy and German front movements, unclear names and dates.
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Zurich
Switzerland
Maral
Fron
Relief At Las For Your Coug Chronie Bronchitis Warning
Ad copy touts a Creole remedy for bronchitis and cough relief with promise of rapid action. Claims a pharmacist will offer a Cream Emulsion and a money back guarantee after a simple rest and sleep plan. Contains promotional language and vague medical assurances.
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