Russians Strive To Take Berlin On This May Day
Soviet forces pressed toward Berlin with major advances on multiple fronts. The 4th Ukrainian Army seized Moravska Ostra Ya, dubbed the Pittsburgh of Czechoslovakia, while the 2nd Ukrainian Cavalry pushed toward a key Morava junction. North of Berlin, Rokossovsky and Zhukov’s armies breached the Stralsund Berlin rail line, capturing Griefswald and Wolgast, severing remaining links to Usedom and Swinemuende naval base and Peenemuende testing site.
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Andrei I
Ukraine
Morava
Moravia
Berlin
Constantin E K. Rokossovsky
Gregory K. Zhukov
Stralsind-Berlin
Griefswald
Wolga
Dachau Flames of Nazi Cruelty Exposed by Liberators
Report from the Dachau camp describes a crematory stench drove men outside for air while bodies piled in rooms bore signs of brutal torture. SS guards failed to burn emaciated victims, working shifts around the clock. Evidence points to facility use for human experimentation on gas effects and extreme conditions. Deaths in February reached four thousand seven, including four thousand Jews. liberated survivors include an American Major and a British lieutenant.
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Dachau
Allies Clean Up Northern Italy Amid Push to Brenner Pass
Allied forces drive toward Trieste and Brenner Pass as New Zealand troops advance beyond the Piave and U S Tenth Mountain Division presses north toward Trento. General Clark says German forces in Italy are virtually eliminated as drives continue.
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Rome
New Zealand
Marshal Tito
Trieste
Piave River
Italy
Lake Garda
Brenner Pass
Austria
Leyte
Alps
Mark W. Clark
15Th Army Group
U. S.S. Tenth Mountain Division
Trento
86Th
Riva
Torbole
Nago
Mussolini Bodies Lie In Milan Morgue In Coffin
Mussolini and two of his top associates lie in the Milan morgue after execution and display in a public square. Conflicting reports say Rodolfo Graziani was jailed or executed. authorities call for halt to summary killings.
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Milan
Benito Mussolini
Rodolfo
Graziani
National Liberation Committee
Mussolinii
Claretta Petacci
Cardial Schuster
Sister Kenny Says Boycott Against Her Polio Treatment
Springfield May 1 Sister Elizabeth Kenny told a joint session of the state General Assembly that an organized boycott against her infantile paralysis treatment exists. She blamed officers of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis and Dr. Morris Fishbein for the move and urged recognition of the newer science by law to protect technicians and the public from exploitation. The nurse heads the Elizabeth Kenny Institute in Minneapolis and specific details about the boycott were discussed during her invitation to address the lawmakers.
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Springfield
Elizabeth Keny
Sinais General Assembly
Kenny
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Fishbein
Morris Fishbein
Cave Dismissed Amid Court Appearance Delay
A local mechanic known as Faruver Cave faced a brief court appearance after an incident Saturday. He was not required to enter a plea and the matter proceeded with a brief hearing among a few attendees.
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Cave
Faruver
Cunning Playsuit and Dress Pattern Advertised
Advertisement for a playsuit and dress pattern priced at 49 dollars with sizes 1 through 4. Mentions yardage 1 yd 85-1 for playsuit and 3 yds for dress. Includes pattern number and ordering details with location at 224 W.Itth.
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Usc
Patton Heads Into Austria Advance Toward Munich and Austria
Allied forces drive toward Munich and Austria as German resistance tightens. Gen Eisenhower hails Munich seizure as a major Allied victory with units from 7th Army, Rainbow, Thunderbird, Hellcat and 20th Armored Divisions coalescing to clear the city. Alpine passages, Elbe front movements, and Austrian advance shape a widening campaign.
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Hans Munich
Eisenhower
Munich
AEF
7Th Army
Dachau
Alexander M. Patch
Guadalcanal
Germany
8Rd
Rainbow
Thunderbird
Hellcat
12Th Armored
20Th Armored
Paich
Tonsbruck
Brenner Pass
Clark
Italy
Alps
Austria
Alpine
Friedbrichsagen
Berlin
Hamburg
City
Elbe
Leubeck
Kiel
Denmark
Horneburg
McKim Appointed Aide To President
M'Kim, a 49 year old Omaha insurance executive and former soldier, becomes chief administrative assistant to President Truman. He was sworn in for the $10,000 post by Justice William O. Douglas as John W. Snyder and Edwin W. Pauley also took oaths for federal posts. McKim has served Truman unofficially since April 12 as the president’s White House tenure begins.
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Washington
Big Ed McKim
Truman
Omaha, Neb
William O. Douglas
Supreme Court
John W. Sanyder
St. Louis
Edwin W. Pauley
California
Reparations Commission
McKim
President Truman
White House
Guerrillas Capture Talikud Island Near Davao City
Manila dispatch reports Filipino guerrillas seized Talikud Island, nine miles from Davao, as Gen. Douglas MacArthur announced rapid Allied advance toward the Mindanao port. The 24th Division under Maj. Gen. Roscoe Woodruff pressed within 17 miles of Davao, moving toward the city amid booby-trapped roads and minimal Japanese opposition.
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Manila
Talikud Island
Davao City
Douglas MacArthur
Mindanao
Talikud
Twenty
Hays
Roscoe Woodriff
Churchill Puts Out Peace Hint Amid War News
The prime minister discussed how and when peace news might be released, signaling short postwar celebrations upon a cease fire and preparations across departments. A Hamburg radio forecast suggested interim war news, while a Williamsport man reported catching large trout in West Virginia including an 18% inch rainbow and a 14 inch brown.
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Lady Astor
Commons
BBC
Churchill
Himmler
United States
Britain
Gestapo
House
Hamburg
London
Washington
Germany
Glen Kretsinger
Williamsport
West Virginia
Kretsinger
Mill Creek
Bunker Hill
W. Va
St. James Run
Orchard Ridge Church forms Ladies Aid Society in Hanosck
At a church meeting the Orchard Ridge Church of God formed a Ladies Aid Society with Mrs. W F Murray as president and Mrs. W E Miller as secretary pro tempore. Next meeting set for Tuesday May 20 with two flags ordered for a dedication service. Mother's Day May 13 program planned. Anniversary May 20 Rally Day service and a Jericho Road pageant. Proceeds to mission hospital in India. Rev A W Frazer to preach. Rede decorating May 5 with a social lunch.
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Orchard Ridge Church
Harris Trumpower
Jericho Road
India
A. W. Frazer
Letter League Praised Again For Home Front Support
Letters from Lt. Wesley A. Ruth and other service members praise the Washington County Letter League for its May bulletin. Messages from Germany Okinawa and India express gratitude for morale ties to home, requests for mailing lists, and notes on wartime conditions and personal anecdotes.
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Wesley A. Ruth
Washington County Letter League
Germany
Ruth
Letter League
Cpl
Ernest Derr
Okinawa
Derr
Ensor B. Otte
Leyte
Mindoro
Lingayan Gulf
San Antonio
Sulie Hay
Bataan
Corregidor
Henry Bennett
China
Washington County
Far East
Assam Valley
India
Pfc
Dick Onderdonk
Sst
D. D. Huffman
Morning Herald
Letter Brothers
Hagerstown
R. M. Hays Brothers
United States
Bernadotte in Stockholm as messenger to Reichsführer
Bernadotte, in Stockholm, carried a second message from the Gestapo chief and replied only with good morning. The Free Danish underground reported talks between Danish and German officials on a possible German withdrawal from Denmark, with Bernadotte aiding efforts toward an early German retreat while Copenhagen preparations intensify.
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Gestapo
Denmark
Free Danish Underground
Bernadotte
Copenhagen
Free Danish Press Service
Free Danish Agency
Free Danish Movement
Sweden
Himmler
Local Soldier Narrowly Escapes Enemy Fire
A continued World War II item describes two American soldiers fleeing through a gully as German forces pursue. Lt Weber and Hewell suffer minor injuries from shells but reach their lines as artillery prepares for Company G’s attack. A separate note covers Miss Anna Baechtel resigning as house manager of the Women’s Club after fourteen years, with Mrs. Mary Spriegel replacing her on May 1 as club activities proceed to May 14. A police report notes Mrs. Ray Schultz of Chambersburg having $45 and ration hooks stolen while at a beauty shop yesterday.
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Hagerstown
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Germany
Eoward
Risenour
George M. Bohman Jr
Jack Collette
Earl Eicheberger
Fred Judd
Williamsport
Pfe
Irvin H. Shipley
Downsville
Arnold Ferry
Harry W. Brown
Smithspurg
John P. German
Iwo Jima
William Briscoe
France
Elwood B. Bumanh
Ten Mer
Pacific
Thomas A. Edom
Donald
Shackleford
Philippines
Henry E. Pyle
Robert I. Davis
Kenneth E. Butzell
Jams W. Powell
Pmas Clopper Jr
Nazi Bancs
Jack C. Sniser
Ralph Gray
Tyberater
Charles F. Martin
Walter 5. McClain
Clifford Haynes
Joan W. Lampower Jr
William 4. Wilson
Donald C. Murrey
Hegerstown
Elmer Myers
Fred Wishard
Ka Cline
Walter D. Willson
Benjamin A. Beara
Judith Fogelgren
Oys
Glenn J. Gosnell
Greensboro
Hertha
Dureen
Warner Hollow
Wm. D. Byron
Zagar G. Smith
Fenal Farm
Potomac River Dame
Washington
Washington County
Letter League
Weber
Miss Baechtel
Women's Club
Anna Baechtel
Mary E. Spriegel
Washington, D. C
Ray Schultz
Chambersburg
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J Mothe
R. D. McKee
City Hall
N. Potomac St
Mussolini
Triangle
Gencers Association
Merchants Wholesale
EF. E. Bangert
Harry W. Walker
Reaf
Maryland
Speare Rony
C. P.O
Washington Street
Vle
Patton
M’kim
Key Island
Lands Prize
Teh
Neill Baylor
U.S. A
Thomas W. Pangtorn
United National Clothing
Bikkle
Sion
Maqceri
SLOAN
The
Hamilton Hotel
Stockholm
Nabisco
Prapisco
Buen
Wis
Halisco National Biscuit Company
R. M. Hays & Bros., Inc
Navy
Lester Brothers
Fleer
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