02 May 1945
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1945
Page
1
Top Nazi leader Karl Doenitz hovers over the crumbling German war effort as a possible obstacle to Himmler’s peace moves. The question of who commands Germany’s scattered forces continues to darken the final days of the regime.
Bridget Nunan of London recalls wartime life from blitz and air raids to a new home in Amarillo with American husband James W. Haywood and their baby Tim. A letter dispute over Allied wives sparks public opinion. she survives bomb wreckage and memories of five years of fear while adjusting to white bread and ice cream in the United States.
German commander Von Vietinghoff-Scheel capitulated unconditionally. Hostilities ceased at 12 noon GMT. Allied forces including Alexander and Eisenhower announced near million troops from German and Italian fascist units surrendered. Berlin defenses collapsing as Doenitz dispute and Hitler death rumors swirl amid Oslo, Rostock, and Magdeburg fronts.
The report outlines American plans to seize Pacific islands as permanent outposts while discussing trusteeship for Axis territory at the Dumbarton Oaks talks. It notes Allies advancing in the Philippines, Borneo, and Mindanao and hints at Big Four unity challenges at the United Nations Conference.
Reports from STOCKHOLM on May 2 claim the Vidkun Quisling government in Norway resigned while Quisling urged cabinet members to stay until a new Norwegian government can take power. German Reichs commissar reportedly halted the proclamation. Stoeren reportedly traveled to Copenhagen with Werner Best to consult a Swedish delegation on surrender terms for Norway and Denmark. The decisive move was said to await Lillehammer, site of Gen. Franz Boehme’s headquarters, with a Doenitz-pledged allegiance dispatch circulating in London.
About 2,500 American, British and Canadian evacuees from the Philippines landed today in Los Angeles. State Department officials cited the large number and short notice for the lack of kin notification and urged contacting the nearest Red Cross chapter for assistance and guidance.
The U S Weather Bureau forecasts continued afternoon temperatures in the 80s with night lows in the 50s. Clear skies promise pleasant, summerlike weather as spring transitions to summer.
President Truman called on Congress to reduce more than 1.7 billion dollars from the current appropriation and contract authorization for Maritime Commission ship construction.
Fair this afternoon tonight and Thursday with continued mild temperatures. Cooler tonight in the Panhandle South Plains and Big Spring area. New Mexico also fair with little temperature change. Low tonight about 40 degrees north and 55 south. High for 24 hours ending 6 30 am 80 and 52 at noon. E A Regal Co real estate and loans.
Paris reports France will use U S equipped First Army to press postwar aims in Germany. In Stuttgart capital of Württemberg French forces and the U S Seventh Army entered together. Supreme Headquarters allowed continued French occupation rather than trigger a political dispute. French headquarters moved into Stuttgart.
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