Yanks invade Europe close to final victory in 1945 drive
Allied forces push toward Berlin with German lines breached across the Ruhr and Harz. American and British units advance from the west while Canadians close on Zuider Zee. Prague and Leipzig loom as Halle Halle and Dessau fall, Emden nears Ems estuary, and V E Day nears as Magdeburg and Nuernberg face decisive offensives.
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Nazi defenses fall as bombers press German cities
Allied forces reported heavy bombardment around Nuremberg and other Bavarian centers. American divisions advanced near Zwickau and Langensfeld while Berlin remained a distant objective amid persistent attacks and resupply struggles.
Purple Heart Tag Day Set For April 21
Military Order of the Purple Heart has finalized plans for the annual Purple Heart tag day on Saturday April 21. All contributions go to aid wounded veterans in nearby hospitals. The Purple Heart, created by General George Washington on August 7 1792, is the first U S military decoration. It was revived by President Hoover on February 22 1932 and expanded in 1942 to include all armed forces members wounded in action and posthumous awards for those who died from enemy action.
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Truman's Own Show Prompts Senate Hearing Debates
President Truman pursues independent leadership as he addresses armed forces and faces Republican calls for oversight. Senate Republicans plan a White House briefing with Taft to discuss proposed regulations, while Democratic allies push for consultation before any changes.
Nine Russian Armies Strike Toward Berlin Frontline Moves
Russian forces push from Neisse river bridges toward central Germany as Germans report multiple spearheads and a potential junction with American troops. Stalin cites advances to Brno and Vienna area, while Berlin-near activity grows on northeast and southeast fronts.
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Czechoslovakia
Ernst von Hammer
Tanks Roll Over Plowed Battlefield in Final Clash
The action centers on tanks rolling over the scarred terrain as the battle nears its climax, with explosions and heavy machine activity signaling a decisive moment in the ongoing conflict.
Chaplin Declared Father Of Child
A superior court conference ponders Kevin Chaplin support for one month old Carol Ann Berry, ruled by a jury as his child. Joan Berry says justice is done as Chaplin faces $2,500 monthly demand and prior $18,000 in fees. he already pays $75 weekly under pretrial terms. The verdict follows a tumultuous romance and a Mann Act case that Chaplin previously survived.
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Ernie Pyle Killed in the Pacific War
Ernie Pyle, famed Daily Mail columnist and Pulitzer Prize winner, died in the Pacific theater. The journalist, born August 3 1900 near Dana Indiana, reported from front lines with doughboys and survived multiple near misses before his death. He shared in the dangers of war, influenced public view, and was honored for distinguished correspondence and Purple Heart wounds.
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No Credit In Many Divorces Adds to Local Woe
Dr. Harvey A. Fesperman, pastor, spoke at the Men's Club of the Church of the Brethren at the Hamilton Hotel. He warned that Washington county averages one divorce daily, urges stronger home training for children, and laments lost enthusiasm in church life. He urged moral leadership and cited the need for men who can play well in morals.
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Washington County
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Saul
Israel
David
Dr. Fesperman
Georgia
Daily Mail receives flood of calls on tragic death broadcast
Scores of telephone calls flooded the Daily Mail newsroom soon after the broadcast of his tragic death as readers sought confirmation of the report.
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Daily Mail
Church calls men to join a singing club group
At a meeting led by Dr. Ralph A Highbarger and Paul M. Robinson, the club sought men who could "play well" in church. Forty eight members and guests attended as the president urged continued church support despite two dropouts from regular attendance.
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Ralph A .Highbarger
Coxswain Frank L Hoover Appears In San Francisco News
A photo shows Coxswain Frank L Hoover, son of Mr and Mrs Leon Hoover of 2107 Virginia Avenue, saluting as the big flag at the San Francisco Civic Center is lowered to half mast upon word of Franklin D Roosevelt's death, published in the Examiner.
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San Francisco Civic Center
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Corregidor and its Forts Hughes Drum and Frank
Corregidor dominates the entrance to Manila Bay with three subordinate forts on neighboring islets Forts Hughes Drum and Frank serving as its supporting defensive line.
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