26 Apr 1945
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1945
Page
1
Berlin endures heavy bombardment and street fighting as Soviet forces cross the Elbe and close on the capital. Moscow reports massive German losses and a high casualty total, while Goebbels and Keitel are said to be nearby in the battered city.
Eighth Air Forces bombers attacked the Skoda Armament Works at Pil sen and hit the Fuehrer’s chalet area with depth-fused bombs. The 15th Air Force lost 15 heavy bombers yesterday. A London reporter described explosions that shook planes and scattered debris as antiaircraft guns fired over the redoubt.
President Truman spoke by radio from Washington urging choice between chaos and a world organization for peace. He noted differences among nations as healthy and essential to progress. The opening ceremony ran 31 minutes with English as the official conference language, while other tongues would be available. The Dumbarton Oaks plan and Yalta framework form the conference agenda, guiding delegates toward a world organization.
Allied armies push toward Munich and Berchtesgaden as Patton’s 3rd Army advances from the north and the 7th Army moves along a 60 mile front. Reaching Linz line, Austrian frontier looms with Salzburg nearby and Austria in sight. Russians close in from east as Italy’s front opens on the Po.
The article outlines proposed procedures for local issuance of auto plates by counties. It details forms showing taxes due, deadlines for applicants, and that plates are issued only after taxes and registration fees are paid. The Motor Vehicle Department would collect a 1.5 percent fee, with Washington county taxpayers facing about 730 dollars yearly in costs. Officials consider whether to centralize collection or issue tags locally, with talks planned before a June 1 effective date.
Merchants ration textiles with strict per customer limits. Shirts and shorts limited to two items, sheets one per customer, pillow cases two, cotton prints for girls and women one, women’s hosiery one pair. Muslin largely unavailable. Merchants say limits prevent hoarding and spread goods, even as scarce items remain in short supply.
An observer notes weeks of item unavailability and the War Production Board's delay in recommending voluntary clothing rationing. He argues that without our own voluntary system, there would be widespread complaints today.
A Tass dispatch reports crowds defending the capital as rumors spread of a Russia United States link in the Elbe area. Russians Poles and Czechs are said freed and moving homeward while many Berliners flee battle zones thinking Red Army districts are safer.
Thirty AL players entered the armed forces between the 1944 season’s end and 1945, led by the Detroit Tigers with 38, Washington 37, Philadelphia Athletics 36, and Chicago 35. The AL totals show 253 players in service, 98 pitchers, 31 catchers, 48 outfielders, and 81 infielders among eight clubs.
The meeting drew top officials George C. Marshall Joseph Grew and other leaders but offered no clues on agenda. Observers noted the War Council convened at the War Department linking Washington with European and Pacific command networks. Some saw Grew’s Pacific expertise as relevant amid speculation of possible Japanese peace overtures tied to Russia’s neutrality pact rupture.
Report notes Japan may test peace proposals from the new president while facing a fragile maritime, aerial, and coastal security position amid evolving regional tensions.
Price Administrator Chester Bowles announces revised meat point values for veal lamb and beef to ration civilian supplies. Higher grades and cuts gain points while margarine and cheeses rise to 12 points per pound to balance availability. He cautions the situation remains difficult but expects improvement in distribution in the weeks ahead. May supply is estimated at about 214 million pounds weekly.
The month of May is projected to see butter stocks at 3,000,000 pounds above April levels, while prices remain at 24 points per pound. The April supply is estimated at 220,000,000 pounds for the week.
Police investigate a theft at the Col oréd Elks Club on Jonathan street. About four cases of whisky four slot machines a dice game and $25 in cash were taken. Three colored suspects were described.
Detectives Selle and Bible questioned suspects about a burglary that yielded three full cases of whiskey two nickel slot machines a quarter dice game a dime slot machine and two line fifths of whisky. Entrance was gained to the second floor elat rooms via an outer door key while the mother slept Wednesday morning. Bear cubs are usually born during hibernation.
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