Poles move to freed areas amid expulsion of Germans
Radio Moscow reports plan to shift up to 10.0 million people into former German lands in northern and southwestern Poland while urging expulsion of all Germans not employed. Lublin cites Zyele Warszany article demanding removal of German workers rebuilding Poland. Dachau prisoner Anton Stepanski is quoted criticizing London Poles over Polish prisoners’ return.
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London
Poland
Zyele Warszany
Radio
Moscow
Dachatt
Anton Stepanski
Dachau
Australian War Brides Plan to Divorce Husbands
Melbourne reports several Australian war brides plan to travel to the United States to obtain divorces. They intend to establish residence in America before filing, with accounts of husbands serving overseas and other marriages failing, prompting hopes for rapid estrangement and return.
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Melbourne
Australia
United States
America
Perth
Bushead
Polish prisoners dispute after camp liberation
Excerpts from London government records show prisoners cancel a form claiming they wished to return to Poland. Steparcki said prisoners were ordered to stay in camp until relations were settled between the two Polish governments. He and several companions fled the camp after liberation and reached Vienna and Prague.
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London
Poland
Steparcki
Vienna
Prague
Many Details Required for Trip Home
Hal Boyle writes from sea and explains the long, tedious return of First Army headquarters from France to America. Troops endure staging areas near Rouen and Le Havre, facing dreary camps, delays, and homesickness before boarding ships for the voyage home.
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Hal Boyle
New York
First Army
Upi
France
America
Rouen
le Havre
Americ
Germany
War Worker Swam 17 Miles to Bring Help to Comrades
William Hayes a war plant worker swam 17 miles to reach Lake Pontchartrain shore and summon aid after their boat capsized. Five comrades were saved two hours later. the 55 foot launch sank in a squall. The seven men drifted 23 hours using life mattresses. The group included Hayes and Weidman Duke Jerry Seabright Lester Britson Wellace W Goodey Jr and Thomas Slevin. The article notes their homes and wartime feelings, and contrasts home life with their overseas experiences as they await return.
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New Orleans
William Hayes
Lake Pontchartrain
Consolidated Valiee Aircraft Plant
Hayes
Weidman Duke
Jerry Seabright
Lester Britson
Wellace W. Goodey, Jr
Thomas Slevin
Court Upholds Esquire in Mail Privileges Case
The U S Court of Appeals ruled Postmaster General Walker had no right to revoke Esquire Magazine's second class mailing privileges. The decision remanded to district court while noting the magazine faced potential $500,000 annual losses and rejecting broad censorship powers by administrators. The ruling preserves mailing status while acknowledging debate over public good and freedom of speech.
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Unite States Court of Appeals
Walker
Esquire
Postmaster General
J Ik
Esquire Magazine
District Court
Thurman -Arnold
Congress
Hsquire
Post Office Board
Postofice Department
Arnold
Henry L. Mencken
Boston
Mass
Jamive Arnold
Barnes
Navy
Post
Ardeld
Two die in North Oxford crash involving furniture truck
In North Oxford Massachusetts a car driven by 37 year old Harry R Daniels of Springfield struck the rear of a furniture truck slowing at a curve. Daniels and his wife Helen were killed instantly.
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Mass
INS
A Taan
Harry R. ‘Daniels
Springfield
Helen
Allies Execute Two German Boys as Spies
Two Hitler Youth members Heinz Petry and Joseph Schoner aged 15 and 17 were executed by an Allied squad for espionage against American forces in the Aachen area. The court declared the offenses occurred in February and warned that German militarism and Nazi ideology must be eradicated.
Family guests return after week at Mrs Posald Wine
Pownal and Branford residents Louis J. Thomas and Thomas D. Naclerio return to home after a week as guests of Mrs. Posald Wine. Williamstown High School seniors include Marjorie Ames Janet Burdick Margaret Dormen Jane Mason and Clyde Niles. Robert N LaBarge USALS and his son Robert E LaBarge Seaman LT were on leave and visited their home near Pownal Center. Father has convoy duty since reenlistment, served in World War I, traveled to South America and Europe. Son to Fort Mead and will be sent to embarkation port.
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Louis J. Thomas
Branford
Conn
Thomas D.naclerio
New York
Posald
Williamstown High School
Marjorie Ames
Janet Burdick
Margaret Dormen
Jane Mason
Clyde Niles
Robert N. LaBarge
U.S. Als
Robert E
Barb sub attack earns honors for Jap convoy raid
The USS Barb under Commander Eugene Finckley received the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Presidential Unit Citation for a night surface attack on a Japanese convoy in shallow, mine‑hazard waters. Amid smoke and explosions, the submarine pressed a bold thrust, sinking and damaging several ships as guards tried to pursue.
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Apaere
USA
Bard
Forressah
Eugene B. Finckley
MD. Joon
Essis Cosc
Fevigitters
Tamkers
Iunitions
Earb
Finckey
Fluckey
Barb Runs Through Rocks In Open Water Escape
The pursuit ship Barb breaks through rocks as dawn breaks above open water. A Japanese plane spots the vessel. the prize, hidden since spotting, must submerge for safety. The attacker did not disclose the attack date or location.
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Hex
Prise
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