U.S. Fifth Fleet on way to new target, Tokyo says
Task force reported off Okinawa Island, 300 miles southwest of Jap homeland
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British spokesman says –
Germany faces starvation unless she surrenders now
Nazi Agricultural Minister admits plans for feeding Reich have collapsed
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U.S. moves to increase meat supply
Government boosts subsidy on cattle
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Coal negotiators unable to agree
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U.S. casualties rise to 859,587
WASHINGTON (UP) – U.S. combat casualties officially compiled here reached 859,587 today, 19,998 more than a week ago.
The total included 767,680 Army and 91,907 Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard casualties.
The figures:
| Army | Navy | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killed | 150,310 | 35,342 | 185,652 |
| Wounded | 464,731 | 41,882 | 506,613 |
| Missing | 88,209 | 10,417 | 98,626 |
| Prisoners | 64,430 | 4,266 | 68,696 |
| TOTAL | 767,680 | 91,907 | 859,587 |
Of the Army wounded, 236,251 have returned to duty.
New York hotspots decide to observe midnight rule
Owners to seek hearing in Washington – La Guardia to explain his defiance to nation
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Perkins: Hope rising that coal strike may be avoided this spring
Differences not as deep as 2 years ago – no symptom of U.S. action seen as yet
By Fred W. Perkins, Pittsburgh Press staff writer
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Strikes at U.S. Steel plants and mines cost heavy tonnage in 1944
Firm’s annual report discloses public must bear 85% of $30 million wage boost
By Dale McFeatters, Press business editor
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Film strikers again defy labor board
More prop makers join walkout
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Over $1 billion asked for war agencies
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Gliders carry wounded from bridgehead
Yanks sped to hospital behind lines
By John McDermott, United Press staff writer
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