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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1945
Page
11
The American Red Cross trains civilians and armed forces in water safety through a large staff of instructors. In Rensselaer County, 225 senior life saving and 18 junior certificates were awarded this summer at the city pool, Fro esed Park.
Gen Douglas MacArthur describes a methodical campaign against Japanese cave systems east of Manila. Thousands reportedly suffocated as entrances were sealed with explosives and tunnel networks collapsed. The commander notes cave defenses, shaft structures, and interlocking fire, with ongoing operations continuing beyond Mindanao reports.
Soviet forces reported to have captured part of Kuestrin near the Oder and pressed reinforcements across the river as Moscow claimed Red Army fronts advanced toward Berlin. Zhukov’s troops reportedly extended west bank bridgeheads and closed on Danzig region while Baltic states fell to Soviet control and a shrinking German pocket formed along the coast.
New York housewives in the city report abuse by meat sellers amid attempts to curb high prices. Barney Rosen Sein, secretary of the Joint Meat Emergency Committee, accuses butchers of arrogance and failing to answer questions about weight and ceiling prices. He calls for stronger enforcement and higher penalties for price violations.
21st Bomber Command led a massive night incendiary raid on Tokyo from Marianas bases by 300 B-23 Superfortresses. The attack burned a wide center of Tokyo, with an estimated 1300 tons dropped, igniting large fires across ten square miles. Tokyo radio confirmed fires and unchecked flames at dawn.
Brig Gen Lauria Norstad, chief of staff of the 20th Air Force, in Washington, said fleets of 1,000 or more B-29s could be required to finish the war against Japan. He noted last night’s raid on Tokyo with 300 Superfortresses and a record bombload from Marianas bases, and affirmed the 20th Air Force will supply needed aircraft if conditions in Japan permit.
Eight New York police officers raided a Bronx cellar establishment suspected of illicit liquor sales after a complaint from a man who claimed $250 was taken. The raid occurred after opening the previous Monday night, with officers reporting seized furnishings and questioned a man.
American armored infantry stormed Remagen bridge as a German demolition failed. A small explosion occurred as troops crossed under AA fire, then doughboys and tanks secured the bridge, shot down 20 mm guns, captured prisoners, and moved to Erpel. First crossing at 3 50 p.m. Wednesday, seven hours of bridge defense followed.
U S Pacific Fleet reports Marines press to seize Iwo Jima northern coast as Japanese resistance remains fierce. Regular communique delay fuels speculation on stalemate or blackout. forces from Fourth, Third and Fifth Marine divisions line battle front with tanks and cave-infested terrain challenging advances.
The army announced a new bread type baked with sea water and free of the word cait from ingredients. Developed by St pee N. Tucker of Denver, it aims to supply beachheads and other emergencies when fresh water is unavailable following Africa invasion.
Allied forces unleashed a massive night strike on Berlin with over 1,000 tons of explosives dropped by Mosquitos and U.S. heavy bombers. The attack followed a daylight raid on Kassel, part of a broader series targeting German rail hubs and communications.
Henry J. Kaiser announced that contract terminations would cause 25000 layoffs in the Richmond California yards during August and September. He added Portland Vancouver area contracts would not be completed with dates ranging from December 1895 to September 1896, stating the note clarifies earlier informal remarks on the shipping situation.
Reich decrees all men from sixteen to sixty two must register with military authorities for active defense. The measure aims to consolidate manpower, deter deserters, and compel registration for pension and ration access. It targets even Nazi leaders and shifts in furlough rules, signaling internal chaos as American advances unfold.
New York reviewers and performers discuss a proposal by British MP Oliver Locker-Lampson that youthful strippers should do war work and only women over 30 be allowed to perform. Margie Hart and Le Fees de Fee mock the idea while Miss Bart notes age limits raise medical and costume concerns.
Allied dispatches describe German columns converging east of the Rhine to shell the bridge while U S forces push deeper into Germany. The Remagen bridgehead expands as 30 000 Germans are reported west of the Rhine and the first tank led counter attack is beaten back. American units rush across the Remagen bridge into line and seize towns as Luftwaffe attackers fail to destroy the crossing.
Governor Dewey signed two bills continuing for one year the 25 percent personal income tax cut and the transfer to cities of state revenues from the July tax. The measures, part of his 3 3- 48 plan, were approved after earlier legislative approval. The 1941 tax cut had saved about 44 million dollars this year. the government also moved to permanently relinquish state share of mortgage tax proceeds, about 1.49 million dollars.
The new Fifteenth Army is the eighth American Army in action. Two more, the Second and Fourth, remain at home. Five armies—Seventh, Third, First, Fifteenth, Ninth—are on the western front against Germany. Two, the Sixth and Eighth, serve in the Philippines and the Fifth in Thalys.
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