Freed Yanks Tell of Nazi Brutality in German Enclosures
About 1277 American POWs freed by the 3rd Armored Division recount brutal treatment by German captors near Siegenhain. Prisoners from 34 nationalities describe starvations, beatings, and forced marches after Bastogne and Clervaux, with many later moved to Bad Orb mines and Siegenhain barracks.
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Thoburx Wiaxt
Stegenain
Germany
ELS
Sith
Union
Kassel
Hungary
Exidthem
Corpes
Une Bastogne Clervaux Ares
New York City
Bad Orb
Frankfurt
Wuerzburg
Siegenhain
Farewell Party for Fireman John E. F. Marshall
Fireman John E. F. Marshall of Pumper 7, who left yesterday for Merchant Marine Service, was given a farewell by ten fellow firefighters at Pumper 4 on Saturday night. He had served at the Hope Steamer House for two years and lives on Middlebury Street and Sixth Avenue. He has two sons in the armed forces. Eatmund Moore from Truck 3% will fill his post at the Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John EF. Marshall
Pumper 7
Byrnes Quits As War Mobilization Chief In Roosevelt Ally Deal
The article notes Byrnes resigning as war mobilization director and accepting a transfer to reconversion duties delayed until Vinson is confirmed as Federal Loan Administrator. It cites pressure from Senators Barkley and Taft and outlines Byrnes aims to retire to private life in Spartanburg, SC.
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Barkley
Hennecky
Byrnes
Vinson
Xoman
Congress
Taft
Ohio
Senate
Japan
Jesse H. Jones
Washington
Spartanburg
S. C
Roosevelt
White House
Jonathan Daniels
Jap death by own action boats nearly catch Yanks
Report from March 31 describes Japanese manned demolition boats found near Ozinawe island. Buckner’s staff observer notes 32 boats discovered, with hundreds more suspected in Keremas area. Boats carry heavy charges and were designed for self destruction. many Japanese troops involved in this weapon’s use and a booby trap killed several Army officers.
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Oxinawe
Herama
Ozinawe
Japan
Simon B. Buckner
Aree Gard
Richmond KL Turner
Buckners Staf
Cot
Latis
Philadelphia Ely
Tih Division
Doze Kerem
Tedwan
Alost
Keramas
Naval Coast Guard
Bryce Walton
Hollywood
Cat
Soviet Tanks Reach Close to Bratislava in Danube Sweep
Soviet forces under Malinovsky pushed to within two and a half miles east of Bratislava after crossing the Lite Danube and capturing Bischdorf. They advanced about 11 miles along a Danube island, crossing to the north and seizing Vajoory Station, with further gains up to 44 miles in 24 hours. The push threatened to trap enemy units in the Bratislava area as troops moved toward the Carpathians and Vienna.
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Malinovsky
Bratislava
Bischidorf
Biskupige
Danube
Bischdorf
Great Schurt
Gutor
Samoryn
Little
Danubs
Vajoory Station
Sucha
Melinovsky
Holland
Britain
Marshal Montgomery
Muenster
Wesphalian
Osnavet
Rhine
William H. Simypsos
Ninth Army
Weser
Bertin
Lippstadt
U. S. First Army
Buhr
Hamm
Europe
Roberts Stacon
Police officer wounded in Greenwich Village cafe holdup
Gunmen robbed a Greenwich Village cafe after midnight, taking about 125 dollars. A manager and an MSP member urged surrender as the robbers fled. Patrolman Charlies Brockstedt was wounded but killed bandit Joseph Fletcher, 30. two other attackers escaped with the cash.
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New York
INS
Greenwich Village
Peter Tarditi
Katt
Charlies Brock ‘Stedt
M.P
Tardiu
Brockstedt
Joseph Fletcher
Byrnes resignation letters and Roosevelt ties examined
A March correspondence shows Franklin D. Roosevelt reluctant to accept James Byrnes resignation as mobilization head. Roosevelt later offered Byrnes a chance to return, praising his wisdom, while Byrnes’ political aims and past roles including House service and Supreme Court tenure are outlined. The piece notes Byrnes’ influence on wartime mobilization and his near 14 years in the House before joining the bench.
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Tront
Byrnes
Roosevelt
Henry A. Wallace
Chicago
Garry S. Truman
Sidney
Sidney Hillman
Byrrés
Jr. Roosevelt
Prac
Aq.uite
Byres
House
Senate
Supreme Court
Roosevalt
Zeit
Allies Push Across Rhine Front as German Cover Breaks
Allied forces describe new crossings and advances along the Fulda and Duren rivers with American Seventh Army pushing north east and west. British Canadian troops strike toward Zutphen Canal while German defenses collapse and refugees flee toward Holland.
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Fulda
Theorth
Prench First Army
Paneb Simy
Thearta
Baynerich
Ntjatenen
Dureh Rhine
Enechede-Zutphen
Zuitier Zee Ilissel Meer
Holland
OPA on Trail of Steakeasy Through Washington
Frederick C. Othman reports in Washington that the OPA faced pressure from Senate members and critics over a so called steakeasy operation. Officials deny knowledge of exact locations while refusing to identify establishments contravening ration rules.
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OPA
Frederick C.othman
Senate
Kansas City
Inj
Washington
Elmer Thomas
Senate Agriculture’ Committee
National
Robert K Thompson
Robert
Carl W. Burnerfly
Okinawa Invasion Details From Unconfirmed Report
Unconfirmed report cites Yank forces landing on Hume Island near Kerama and establishing a seaplane base. The move supports rapid seizure of Okinawa and basing for attacks on mainland Japan. Reports describe limited Japanese opposition and civilian activity around the coast as forces push inland.
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Rako
Tokyo
Hume Island
Okinawa
Kame
Devon
Kerama Islands
Navy
Kerama
Japan
China Sea
Shanzhai
Yangtze River
Associated Press
James Lindsley
Public letters echo in Washington controversy toll
The speaker reports a flood of calls and letters from citizens after a controversy, with threats and praise alike. An operative notes a restaurant’s menu change and scarce supplies. The speaker pleads for return to work and laments sleepless nights amid national dispute.
Knights of Columbus Plan Degree Ceremony in Cohoes
The Cohoes Knights of Columbus meet to plan conferring the first degree for two candidates with Grand Knight William J. Prombley presiding. The ceremony is set for Thursday night followed by Rev Joseph A. Franklin showing photos of the Forty Hours devotion at Agnes Church.
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Cohoes
Coxznd
Kaights
Columbus
Cohome
Willian J. ‘Prombley
Joseph A. Franklin Wil
Agnes
Mary A. Golden
American Arbitration Association
New York
Golden Wil
Oneonta State College For
State Department of Education
William DeLude
Keith Vanier
Congress Street
Abweys
St Joseph's Church
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Mary O'Hare
John Forman
Mohawk Street
St. Bernards Church
Joseph A. Kelly
William P. Brennan
Peter H. Smith
Mary Coyle
Loretta Harden
John J. McManus
Jeremiah
Nugent
Peter
Andrew Lamb
Frank J. ‘Lateas
Father Smith
Jonn
Norman
Albany
Francis Hicks
Schenectady
St. Agnes’ Cemetery
Mentands
The
Rosary Society
Zaurd
Iron Box
Cohoez
Ross
David Mayero
Cohoes Council
Knights of Columbus
Querers
Remsen Street
Grand Haight
William J. Troutbier
Weic
Joseph A. Frankin
Sunguese Church
Eastern Star At Cohoes To Host Speaker Rev Seii N Genurg
The First Presbyterian Church minister from Lansingburg will speak at the annual observance of Mas Tec Menone hosted by Cohoes Eastern Star Chapter. Officers will preside. a special program and kitchen committee are noted with several donors and 100 contestants mentioned.
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Seii N. Genurg
Dhe
First Presbyterian Canneh
Lansingburg
Eestes Star
Cohoes Lodge
Worthy Perros
Gary
Bram
Bessie Bennet
Gertrude Neschand
Helen Reeve
Cohoes Schedule Keeps Refuse Collections Unchanged
Refuse collection under the new contract remains twice weekly in business districts and weekly in residential areas through March 31 1818 with first service under the agreement already completed. The Red Cross home nursing class begins at City Hall with Sally Cummings and Mrs Mary Lynch as instructors for an 18 week program. Various civic meetings and a welfare clinic are listed for today including a Masonic degree and a Skidmore College news staff appointment. Fire at 225 Mohawk Street causes minor damage. Collection points for UN relief supplies are designated at City Hall Fire Station Oneida Street and local fire stations.
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EFA
Red Cross’ Home
Ay War Council
City Hall
Sally Cummings
Mary Lynch
Oanagers
Home For
Fellowcraft
Felowcraft _lab
Cohoes Lodge
Masonic Temple
Roy &. Summers
Janet Mealy
Air
Edward Mea
Youngreve Avenue
Skidmore College
Mopra News
Mohawk Street
Cohoes
Johnston Avenue
Oneida Shesei
War Council
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation
Cohoes Girl Farewell Party for Local Service Member
A house party at 42 Comgress Street hosted by Mrs RE Racicot honored Gabriele Pellerin as she leaves for active duty. The event recognized her service with the US Army Women's Army Auxiliary Corps and noted her departure for active duty.
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Gabriele Pellerin
Seas Cosgres Bireet
Cohses
Homs
RE Racicot
Comgress Street
RE Peters
Mae Corse
Yestercey
Tive
Clothing Drive for War Victims Opens in Cohoes
A Cohoes drive organized by the War Council and local committees seeks heavy bedding and usable clothing for war victims. Volunteers plan donations, while council leaders oversee security and collection points at designated depots through the week.
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Cohoes
Cates
Frank
Ehairman
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National Automotive
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Schuyler
Naval Hospital
San Diego
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George Bo Launder
Pacific
William Launder
Gerce
Grant MacDonald
Amprice Limes
David H. Blakelock
Washington, D. C
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Carl
Turse
Frankdy
Sierks
Sieakeasy
K. of C
Boy Scouts
America
First Methodist Church
Francis Murr
Dent
Mothers’ Club
Sacred Heart School
Spa
Herman Lajeunesse
Hans D. Weiss
Mars. Lynch
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