Meat Shortage Looms As OPA Cuts Texas Packers Quotas
Amarillo residents face limited meat for 60 days with OPA reductions to May and June yields. John Sullivan of Furr Foods warns stores lack meat, cheese scarce, and layoffs possible. Pinkney Packing reports 62 percent average cut and new permits, deliveries reduced to once weekly. Page 2.
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OPA
Texas
John Sullivan
Furr Food Stores
Mr. Sullivan
Ing
Dalhart
Pampa
Fred Miller
Pinkney Packing Company
Victory in Europe Proclaimed by World Leaders
President Truman and Prime Minister Churchill declared complete victory in Europe as Japan remains to surrender unconditionally. Allied forces halt offensive actions. German capitulation signed. Berlin to ratify surrender. Stalin made no immediate proclamation.
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Amarillo
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Grand Adm
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White House
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Japan
Marshal Stalin
Allied
Russia
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Hich
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Truman Birthday Amid War End Celebrations
President Truman marks his 61st birthday as Allied leaders announce Germany's unconditional surrender. Churchill foresees a tough path ahead while Eisenhower and Soviet High Command prepare signing at Berlin. Churchill and King demand continued resolve, as Buckingham Palace crowds celebrate Europe’s peace.
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Kennedy punished for unauthorized Reims surrender dispatch
Supreme Allied headquarters disciplined Edward Kennedy AP chief for sending an unauthorized Reims surrender dispatch from SHAEF. Kennedy acted despite a group pledge not to publish until authorized, triggering suspension of AP filing in Europe later narrowed to Kennedy alone. Nine other correspondents protested, urging Eisenhower to reinstate AP access.
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Associated Press
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New York
Wahoo, Neb
United Press
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German surrender signed at Reims ends World War II
In Reims France on May 7 Col Gen Gustaf Jodl signed four instruments of unconditional surrender for the German armed forces in the presence of Allied generals. He spoke softly asking mercy for the German people as Eisenhower and Tedder listened nearby. The room carried tense silence before Eisenhower announced the formal submission.
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Sir Arthur Tedder
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Poleck
A Regs Co Real Estate and Loans
A Regs Company operates in real estate and loan services. The brief item notes activity or listing related to property financing, with emphasis on local market engagement and agency role. Further specifics not provided in the fragment.
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A. Regs Co
German High Command Bans Heil Hitler Slogan in Armed Forces
A Flensburg issued communique broadcast by the German high command states that the phrase Heil Hitler will be banned within the German armed forces effective immediately. The notice reflects tighter ideological control during the war period.
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Flensburg
Heil Hitler
Tip Prize Won By Mrs Ila Bocock In Town News
Mrs Ila Bocock of 412 West Thirteenth won the top $5 prize in last week's tip contest for identifying an airplane crash north of town. Guy Bradley of Herring Hotel Garage earned $3 for reporting that tennis star Bill Tilden was in town. Mrs C L Garwood received $2 for a tip about fishermen with broken legs, with many others listed as contributors.
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Ia Bocock
West
Guy Bradley
Herring Hotel Garage
Bill Tilden
C. L. Garwood
Taylor
Chloe Smith
North Fillmore
W. E. Holley
Amarillo Churches Gather for War End Thanksgiving Services
Rural and city churches join nationwide proclamation of victory in Europe and hope for peace in the Pacific. Ministers urge sacrifice for universal good as they lead prayers, hymns, scripture readings, and remarks on democracy and justice.
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Amarillo
Europe
Pacific
Truman
R. C. Snodgrass
First Christian Church
Western
Dr. Snodgrass
First Presbyterian Church
Polk Street Methodist Church
First Baptist Church
R. A. Foster
Foster
Moet
Panhandle Weather Report Sees Showers Absorbed Before Ground
The Panhandle experienced scattered morning showers as dry air prevented rainfall. The Weather Bureau predicts widely scattered showers this afternoon with temperatures near 72 and a low around 49 tonight. Partly cloudy conditions are expected tomorrow.
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Weather Bureau
Weather Outlook Warm and Cloudy Across Regions
The Weather Bureau reports cloudy and warmer conditions this afternoon with scattered showers. Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with little temperature change. West Texas sees partly cloudy days. New Mexico stays fair with warmer conditions east of the continental divide. Night low around 49, highs near 80 to 90 in southern areas.
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New Mexico
Continental Divide
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