Patton and the Third Army Push Through Germany
General Patton led the Third American Army across the Rhine and into German territory swiftly. His forces captured key bridges and cities including Mainz and Koblenz, trapping 100,000 German troops west of the Rhine as they pressed toward Berlin.
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Lass
Trier
Rhine
Moselle
Isyser
Coblenz
Patton
Bingen
Mainz
Worms
Ludwitshefen
Alexander M. Paich
Reich
Frankfurt-on-the-Mein
Aschaffenburg
Bocie
Germany
Berlin
Dresden
Syhier
France
Sormar
Watton
Third Army
Fourth Armored
Europe
Open Covenants and Press Access at San Francisco Conference
Stettinius advocates open plenary and commission meetings at San Francisco, with press radio and photographers to cover deliberations. He cites open covenants of peace and progress since the wand era, noting moves toward greater information access by the United Nations and Inter-American contexts.
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House
Senate
Freedom of News
Paris
Wilson
Clemencesu
Ortundy
Bearn
Amerien
Eneefort
Europe
Francisco
Stettinius
San Francisco
Penne Br. Siell
Hot Springs
Virginia
Stettininus
Mexico
United States
The Death of a Nation War Chronicle Excerpt
A 1945 war column proclaims the death of Nazi Germany as Allied forces push across the Rhine. Advances under Montgomery Patton Hodges and Patten smash German lines with Remagen secured. The piece denounces manpower legislation as an attempt toward totalitarianism and urges Senate action to protect democracy.
Manpower Problem and Government Efficacy Debate
David Lawrence blames manpower shortages on inefficiency in administration and warns against a conference bill seen as totalitarian. He argues the left seeks to extend control as the war nears its end, potentially eroding liberties and democracy under a President guiding a fascistic or communistic state.
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Army
Congress
David Lawrence
Roosevelt
Instant Death for Nazi Leaders Demanded by Allied Voices
The piece asserts Hitler and his top lieutenants deserve instant death rather than trials. It cites Moscow and Yalta pledges to bring them to justice, condemns delays, and urges swift action as Allied forces close in. It labels the Nazi regime a murderous gang responsible for war crimes and mass suffering.
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Berchtesgaden
Reich
Hitler
Moscow
Yalta
House of Commons
Slater
Viscount Simon
Archbishop of
York
Crimes Commission
Goebbels
Vong Ribbentrop
United Nations
Washington scenes and wartime reflections across Washington
Washington Merry Go Round reports Gen Marshall deflecting guesses on war end while noting German resistance and Nazi supplies. Anecdotes describe two waves and Young Morse cross-party voting, plus MacArthur’s hospital visit restrictions and Kirk’s Leyte dispatch.
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Wayne Morse
Oregon
WLE
Morse
Young
Senate
Pve
Butler
Imioe
Nota
Senator Morse
Aiken
Vermont
Danger
North Dakota
Aubrey Williams
Rea
MacArthur
Washington
Norman Hick
Manila
Kirk
General MacArthur
General Kirk
Luzon
Army Medical Corps
Leyte
Gam
Letters to The Record on anonymity and public debate
Readers discuss preserving anonymity in letter submissions and the role of signed versus unsigned communications. Topics include war-time draft publicity, TV and film figures influencing public opinion, and readers soliciting guidance on coal shortages and heating needs. The page showcases personal opinions, requests for practical advice, and reactions to editorial practices.
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Red
UW. Pat
Record
Coal Ration and Heating Dispute Report
A resident recounts renting the upstairs flat and installing heating after a tenant left in October. The note mentions coal usage and a dispute over fuel rationing and heating costs.
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Eéiwr
Troy Camera Club Contact and Meeting Details
The Record identifies James Croteau, 78 Third Avenue, North Troy, as the club president and primary contact, a broker on the D. and H. He may be reached in the evening. Meetings are the second Thursday each month at a member's home. April’s meeting will discuss developing color film.
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Dany Diles
Star
Germany
Japan
Marshal
Pacific
Agw J
Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Treasury Building
William Leahy
Milton Young
North Dakota
Hugh Butler
Nebraska
James Croteau
Third Avenue
North
Troy
Breketman
Political stage today on universal service and forced labor debate
A Washington discussion condemns a proposed universal service bill claiming it merges state and capitalist interests to force workers into private employers. Critics warn of jail penalties for refusal, compare to totalitarian regimes, and urge Congress to defeat the measure while labor groups push for review and protections for citizens. The piece signals broad opposition across Democrats and unions amid wartime production tensions.
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Washington
House
Senate
America
Universal Service
Gressive
Hitler
Stalin
Germany
Russia
Organ
Lized Labor
Congress
Hoover seven additions to Dumbarton Oaks plan
Raymond Moley argues Hoover's seven additions should guide the American delegation at San Francisco. Two principles drive the proposals: evolutionary peace plans with periodic treaty revision and regional councils, plus restraint on executive power to use force without Congress while enabling prompt action in crises.
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Herbert Hoover
Dumbarton Oaks
San Francisco
Hoover
Vandenberg
Washington
United Nations
Asia
Europe
Hemsphere
Security Council
Congress
Presi
Westbrook Pegler Starts Annual Vacation Today
The columnist Westbrook Pegler begins his yearly leave and his column will not appear for several days. Other writers will fill in with syndicated material while he is away.
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Westbrook Pegler
Oni Apd
Efiek
Idioms and Language Roots in English Usage
A discussion on the origin and function of idioms from Greek idios to English usage. It argues idioms are non literal yet vital to vivid speech, cites examples, and promotes a pamphlet on improving English for speakers and professionals.Ian Colby offers a BUSINESS ENGLISH pamphlet with a stamped self addressed envelope.
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Joha O'Lendon
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Holland
Lawrence
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Brenner Pass
By Denys Wortman
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Marshall
Senate Military Affairs Committee
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Ous
War Johnson
Frankie
Simatra
Bobby Socks
Elwood Barrett
Amener
Conmsuit
Decker
Peterson & Packer Coal Co
Fal Tom
Fourth Streets
Sinatra
Helen Woodward
Tray
Troy Camera Club
By David Lawresce
Minsuie
O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Raymond Moley
By Frank Colby
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