Byrnes Outlines U S aims at Crimean Conference
James F Byrnes declares American participation in European affairs aims to curb Russian British rivalry and help liberated nations. He notes Atlantic Charter groundwork and predicts a war with larger mobilization and no quick victory while planning for a broader peace.
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Officials Urge No Cutbacks In Munitions
Washington officials push to keep America’s 5 billion dollar monthly munitions capacity intact after Germany collapses. They seek to broaden Pacific war plans to use full production to hasten Japan’s defeat, possibly shifting from European warfare to faster Far East operations while avoiding mass reconversion. Some fear Pacific theater cannot absorb current output if Germany quits soon, risking canceled contracts.
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Connie Schag
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Pacife
Mexico Seizes Argentine Firm Vinog Argentinos
Mexico City confirms takeover of the Argentine company Vinog Argentinos by the Inter-Departmental Commission for Enemy Property and Business. The firm under two years of investigation faces control by the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney of Mexico Luis Diez as authorities pursue the case.
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London Poles Denounce Big Three Polio Frontiers
London Polish government in exile denounces the Big Three agreement at the Crimean conference. Tomasz Arciszewski says any provisional Polish government would legalize Soviet interference while Poland remains under Soviet occupation. London Poles claim the London government is the sole legitimate Polish authority and criticize decisions made without their knowledge.
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Roosevelt
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Mareshal Stalin
Remier Tomasz Arciseewski
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United States
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Loss of Ommaney Bay and Loog in Pacific action announced
The Navy reported the destroyer escort carrier Ommaney Bay and the mine sweeper Loog were sunk in the Philippines theater with casualties not disclosed. Ommaney Bay, a baby flatiron class carrier, had a 500 officer complement and had supported Palau Leyte and Mindoro operations. Walter F. Dankhof of Wynantskill, former RPLE student, was aboard Ommaney Bay, per families and latest information.
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Flynn's Mission to Moscow Remains Mystery
Edward J. Flynn’s trip to Moscow is unexplained. White House officials and Byrnes deny knowledge of the purpose while Monroe Goldwater and others express confusion about Flynn’s plans and timing.
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White House
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Crimea
Berlin Mayor Reported Shot for Cowardice
Reports from Moscow and Stockholm quote that Berlin Mayor Ludwig Steeg was shot to death for cowardice. One account says he tried to flee Berlin, was recognized, arrested, and executed.
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Hull Named to U S Peace Talks Delegation at San Francisco
President Roosevelt selected Cordell Hull and two Republican lawmakers among American delegates for the United Nations conference on world security in San Francisco starting April 25. Hull will also serve as senior adviser. other appointees include Senators Connally and Vandenberg, Representatives Bloom and Eaton, former Minnesota governor Barold Stassen, and Dean Virginia Gildersleeve. Hull, ill for four months, is expected to leave Bethesda Naval Hospital soon.
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AFL delays merger with Lewis union Miami
The AFL executive council postponed a decision on readmitting John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers. President Green hinted at hiring Lewis and sought a settlement before the council adjourns. Lewis asked for a seat or representation on the 15 member AFL executive council, but officials would not guarantee.
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New York City Snow Costs Rise For Year
Sanitation Commissioner William F. Carey said New York City spent 2 089 920 this year on snow operations up from 1 235 397 last year. Snow fell again yesterday and city crews worked to clear streets.
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William F. Carey
Yanks Capture Cavite Naval Base and Nichols Field
Gen. Douglas MacArthur announced the capture of Cavite Naval Base and Nichols Field near Manila Bay as American forces closed in on Japanese positions on Luzon. He cited heavy Japanese casualties and noted the Corregidor fortress remained under bombardment while Sixth Division troops seized an eastern Luzon airfield at Baler and mopped up pockets in the central plain.
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Bateam
Droodilr Cena
Soviet Press Praises Crimea Conference Big Three
Moscow reports from Pravda and Izvestia describe the Crimea conference as a historic success. The three leaders Roosevelt Churchill and Stalin are portrayed as pleased with outcomes and stronger allies.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
Crimea
Roosevelt
Churchill
Stalin
Pravda
Communist Party
Izvestia
Churchizi
Yalta
Stalie
British Advance in Burma Pressed at Singa Town
British 14th Army troops at a bridgehead on the east bank of the Irrawaddy River forty miles above Mandalay have captured Singa and are meeting resistance on the southern outskirts of Singa. Allied headquarters announced yesterday.
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Irrawaddy
Mandalay
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Burjeeley
Allies Push Across Siegfried Line in West Offensive
British and Canadian troops widened gaps near Kieve and Pruem while U S forces under Patton breached the Siegfried defense south of the Rhine. Heavy fighting, river obstacles, and renewed German reinforcements marked a tense day as Allied armies press toward the Rhine and Berlin.
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Ardennes
France Plans Huge Air Sea Base at Dakar
France approved a plan to build a combined naval and air base at Dakar in West Africa to secure empire communications and bolster collective security. The announcement followed Biz Three decisions and raised speculation the base could become international under UN oversight.
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Dakar
Paris
West Africa
de Gaulie
de Gaulle
United Nations Security Council
Oskar
Africa
Liew
Mark W. Clark
Darlan
North and
Soutn America
Four Navy Men Killed in Blast Near Norfolk Base
An explosion and fire at the Gulf 607 Corp plant in South Norfolk killed at least four Navy men and left seven unaccounted for. Fireboats from the Norfolk Navy Yard fought the blaze as the vessel burned near the Elizabeth River. Four bodies were recovered and one man went overboard but was rescued and taken to a Coast Guard dispensary. Names and next of kin were not released pending notification.
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PAW imposes kerosene delivery limits in northeast region
New restrictions ordered by Petroleum Administration for War director Charles L. Harding limit kerosene deliveries to 25 gallons per dwelling and bar upgrading No 2 fuel oil in large buildings. Private homes in the New York Harbor area may receive up to 200 gallons. Zone limits cover New England, parts of New York State, New Jersey and nearby counties.
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New York Harbor
Charles L. Harding
District One
Petroleum Administration For War
New York City
Harding
Westchester
Suffolk Counties
New Jerse
PAW
New York
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Chemung
Veterans Protest Party For Italian Prisoners Yonkers
Veterans groups in Yonkers protested a recent action involving 130 Italian prisoners of war. The central committee of war condemned the incident as vocal support by organizations or individuals. The Italian prisoners were escorted to a church service at Our Lady of Mount Carmel on Sunday.
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Admiral Hart to Sit On Republican Side
Admiral Thomas C. Hart, newly appointed CL 8 Senator to succeed the late Francis F. Maloney, told his first reception here that when he goes to Washington he will sit on the Republican side of the Senate.
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Toington
Rixsea
Stettinius Not In Moscow On Business
Secretary of State Edward Stettinius said his Moscow trip was more a personal quest than official work. He arrived with Ambassador Averell Harriman and planned a brief, tourism oriented visit to view wartime Russia and possibly meet Molotov at Spaso House.
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Edward Stettinius
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Stettinius
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VM. Molotov
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Strettinius
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Harric
Liegnitz Loss Deepens Nazi Despair In War Broadcast
A wartime broadcast from Liegnitz reported by German commentator Kurt Dittmar described a deepening crisis after a Soviet breakthrough. The report claimed the Oder threat loomed large and emphasized the urgency to eliminate danger as the Eastern front mood turned pessimistic.
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Dittmar
Budapest Falls to Red Army After 49 Day Siege
Soviet forces captured Budapest after a 49 day street by street battle, taking thousands of German and Hungarian troops. Stalin praised the victory, crediting Marshals Malinovsky and Tolbukhin for the operation. The fall marked a major strategic loss for Germany and the seventh European capital seized by the Allies.
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Monor
Stalingrad
Warsaw
Moscow
Gacrisam
Col
Peter Wilderbruch
Om Imandani
Pepper Vodka Debate Reported by Byrnes
The article notes Byrnes discussing a vodka brand named Pepper with War Media rector James F. Syres. It mentions four strains of vodka and a red pepper flavor, with quoted dialogue about authority and toast language. The text is garbled but centers on a Pepper vodka claim and related remarks.
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