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April 8, 1945

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100 Tons of Gold and Cash Found in German Salt Mine; 100 TONS OF GOLD FOUND IN SALT MINE

By Unknown Author

Ger gold bullion, coins and foreign currency found in salt mine by US 3d Army troops, Merkers; Dr Vieck, Reichsbank official; estimates value

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Patton's Contempt of German Army Deals Hard Blow to Enemy Morale; PATTON'S CONTEMPT DISARMS GERMANS

By Gene Currivan By Wireless To the New York Times

US 3d Army tactics and Ger comdrs fear of them described; Patton contempt of Ger Army hits Ger morale

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PRESIDENT PRAISES RECONVERSION PLAN; Letter Hails Gardner for Idea of OWM Board to Stress Peacetime Abundance

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

Correspondence exch with Roosevelt made pub; lrs texts

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309,258 Germans Seized in 2 Weeks

By Unknown Author

Ger losses in prisoners and territory east of Rhine, 2 wks noted

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War News Summarized

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Notable Births

1945Derrick Walker, Scottish businessman^[†]

Derrick Walker is a former British auto racing team owner. In May 2013 Walker became President of operations and competition of IndyCar until the finalization of the 2015 Indycar season.

1945Jang Yong, South Korean actor^[†]

Jang Yong is a South Korean actor.