02 May 1945
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 02, 1945
Page
1
Moscow dispatch reports Stalin declaring Allied victory near the fall of Nazi Germany and vowing to destroy the Nazi beast. The May Day address cites Allied forces, Yugoslav diplomacy, and Soviet troops pushing to defeat the Axis. claims foreseen punishment for the guilty and a rebuilt world.
London dispatch notes intensified fighting in Italy under General Mark Quick commander of the Fifth Army. Prisoners exceed 120000, with several senior officers captured. Allied advances push toward Treviso Udine and Milan while coastal defenses and Croatian front battles continue amid German divisions surrounded.
London report reflects on the war’s meaning as German civilians consider destiny. Radio addresses emphasize national resolve, with citizens listening at windows and streets. The speaker urges collective effort and continued sacrifice to shape a future for Germany.
A Stockholm Telegram in the Danish press reports possible German moves toward peace with Russia. The dispatch notes Danish cabinet shifts and a forthcoming German withdrawal plan under UN supervision. Churchill and British officials comment on the evolving situation, with no definitive statement issued yet.
Russian forces press a brutal assault on Berlin as Marshal Zhukov and Koniev renew efforts to subdue the capital. Berlin defenders suffer heavy losses while German counterattacks falter amid reports of mounting destruction in central districts. The article notes a grave economic plight across Western Europe as the city endures intense bombardment.
Justice Rosenman told President Truman that 7,000,000 people would require relief in Germany, with nutrition dangerously low outside rural food zones. He warned coal, meat, and railway car shortages threaten recovery, and that Germany must remove mines and furnish personnel to clear them as part of peace terms.
European fighting continues with American divisions still allied to British and Canadian forces to clear German ports and threaten supply lines. Reports quote observers that if resistance lasts, major U S armies may be diverted or reduced to occupation roles while other units redeploy. Soviet and Allied maneuvering in Berlin and surrounding areas is noted with Allied air and ground actions targeting German forces and transport networks.
London dispatch reports Munich captured by the US Seventh Army with remaining German forces retreating through the Voralberg toward Innsbruck. American tanks from the 12th Armoured Division push along the Austrian border near the Danube while British and American forces advance. Front reports describe enemy positions at Prater and Das city center as defenders withdraw and party buildings are surrounded.
A radio report said Germany’s defeat neared in Europe while the Pacific war would not be affected. The announcer noted the Japanese government faced an unhappy event and had made defensive arrangements amid the crisis.
Dr Evatt addresses Junior Chamber of Commerce urging mandatory administration for Pacific Islands. Australia backs mandate and trusteeship as path, aiming to protect dependent peoples and raise living standards toward a decent level, within postwar international framework.
Tokyo radio reported an American-led force making a landing in East Borneo amid bombardment claims. Details on which Allied troops were involved or exact timing remain unclear, with earlier noon reports failing to specify participants or outcomes.
British 14th Army advances to the gates of Rangoon, Burma, after a rapid push through Mapong or Mamgoon. Japanese attempts to halt the drive failed as Allied air and sea forces destroyed cargo ships and disrupted targets along the coast. MacArthur's command reported air strikes destroying ships and equipment while Allied forces pressed operations in Mindanao and other areas.
A chaotic report describes a vote to invite Argentina Ukraine and White Russia to security talks while Warsaw allies oppose Argentina. Molotov defends Yalta ties. Poland asserts exclusive legal representation. Conference aims to proceed despite tension as disputes over veto powers and definitions of aggression surface.
The Italian uprising over Mussolini ends with his body and that of his mistress Claretta buried in Milan amid reported funeral rites. Mussolini's widow and two young children were arrested at Como. A violent mob attack on a gas station followed the execution. Reports say the brain of Mussolini may have been removed for examination and that Allied troops moved to secure leadership in the area.
Brief wartime dispatch notes U S policy toward the Austrian Provisional Government headed by Dr Renner. Report mentions reactions as the public and officials discuss the question amid postwar political shifts and Allied concerns.
London reports on a dubious broadcast from Mamburg radio suggesting Adolf Hitler may still be alive. The London comment cites propaganda concerns and notes a possible misreporting by German officers and the Oak Leaf decoration.
London dispatch reports Spain’s foreign minister denying reports that war criminals are seeking refuge in Spain. He said nothing concrete has emerged and no German individuals have shown evident good behavior in occupied territories.
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