Ninth Army Encounters Resistance Near Elbe Front
Allied aerial vanguards from American and Russian forces began joint operations over the Leipzig Dresden corridor as 9th Army foot soldiers pressed toward Berlin. American and Soviet air crews bombed German positions while U S units crossed the Elbe and advanced toward Magdeburg and Dessau, close to junctions with Soviet forces and near the Mulde river.
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Paris
Leipzig-Dresden
Germany
Elbe
Dresden
Red Army Berlin Drive Opens On 110 Mile Front
British dispatches report the Red Army began a general offensive east of Berlin along a 110 mile front to join allied forces in the West. Soviet main thrust focused from Wriezen to Fuerstenberg under heavy air and artillery bombardment as German defenses staggered, while American units advance toward Berlin from the west.
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United States
9Th Army
Elbe
Berlin Tocay
Ked
2Nd Armored
Magieburg
Berlin
Theth Army
Barby
Det
Germany
Weisse River
Mulde
Dessauorf
Varby
Junkers
Reich
London
Red Army
Wriezen
Fuerstenberg
Oder River
Kyestrin
Berly
Warsaw
Keustrin
Ernst van Hammer
Oder
Kuestrin
Krankfurt
Hammer
Cottbus
Upper Silesia
Y W C A Drive Opens April 24
The Y W C A drive for memberships and funds runs April 24 to 27 led by chairwoman Mrs. A E Atchison. Volunteers will canvass homes for contributions to support Y W C A activities. Jean Atchison from the State University of Iowa leads summer programs at the U W with classes for girls of all ages, joining a history of varied activities for women and girls in the community.
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Y.W.C.A
A. E. Atchison
Y.W
Jean Atchison
State University of Iowa
U. W
Clothing Drive In Washington County Seeks Record Donations
The county chair S W Kunster announces the largest Clothing Collection drive to date with a goal of 150 000 pounds of used garments. Collection sites and drop points are listed for every town with local coordinators Mrs E E Ward and aides ready to help.
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Wnsted Natonal
S. W. Kunster
Cownty
Washington County
Elothine
Bern
Washington
Lermmon Drug Store
E. E. Ward
Lester BB. Krabi
Khaeil
Rainfall Reported 1.4 Inches Over Weekend
The rainfall for Sunday and the preceding night through forenoon totaled about 1.4 inches. Weather officials reported the amount and noted the steady precipitation influenced local conditions.
Lewis M. Smith Taken by Death
Lewis Martin Smith 74 died Saturday at his home on East Second Street after prolonged illness. Born September 11, 1870 in Buliton County, he married Rhoda Brown in 1892, lived in Washington and Collins before returning to Washington in 2019. Survived by wife, two daughters, three sisters, three grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. funeral Wednesday at the Baptist church.
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Lewis Martin Smith
East Second Street
Baptist Church
Alfred Trenerry
The
Baptist Churet
Elmrove
L. A Jones Funeral Home
Buliton County
William C
Nancy Elizabeth (Cameron) Smith
Rhoda Matilda Brown
Modern
Woodmen of America
Washington County
Washington
Collins
Iowa
Lesides
Jesse Niesla
Frerette Beendessam
Washingtoun
Jane Drury
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Ila Chenoweth
Table Grove
Tih
Emma Thompson
Adair
Tlh
President Truman Upholds Roosevelt War Plans in Congress
Truman reaffirmed unconditional surrender in wartime policy and pledged to keep top leaders on duty until Axis powers are defeated. He urged national unity to finish Roosevelt’s peace program, defend democracy, and extend aid to global efforts for lasting peace. He warned against negotiated peace with Tokyo or Berlin and stressed continued unity and resolve.
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Congress
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America
Franklin Roosevelt
House
Senate
Mr. Roosevelt
I'g
Tokyo
Berlin
World Organization
Tegistators
Ratle
Huston Matucha Dies on Sunday
Huston Matucha, 63, died Sunday morning at his home eleven miles northeast of Washington from a heart attack. Born August 1 in Washington, he worked as a baker and earlier married Anna Nickerson in 1906. Surviving relatives include an adopted daughter, siblings, and extended family. funeral services were set for Tuesday at 2 PM at the I L A Jones funeral home with burial in Elm Grove cemetery.
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Iuston Matucha
Washington
John
Barbara
Andrt) Matueha
Washinton
Anna Nickerson
West Union
Iowa
Clintonville
Platteville
Lan
Jane Kyle
Pairfield
Anna Marek
North
Fred Kupke
Crawfordsville
William Matacha
Oden
Wee
Yara
Albie Westen
IL. A. Jones
Gurial
Elm Grove Cemetery
Mary N Sanborn, New Hampshire's oldest practicing woman physician
Meredith New Hampshire Dr Mary N Sanborn the town in 50 years service as the community's oldest practicing woman physician.
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Meredith
N. M
U.P
New Hampshire
Mary N. Sanborn
Tokyo Bombarded as Fortresses Strike and Fires Rage
United Press reports a large American air raid on Tokyo with 100 carrier planes and Liberators. seven war factories and several chemical plants damaged as fires burn in southeastern Tokyo and Kawasaki suburbs. Philippines and Luzon fighting intensifies with Baguio near collapse and Okinawa preparations for Naha offensive.
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Tokyo
United Press
Aaturday
Kawasaki
21St Bomber Command
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