Molotov Holds Accord Bases Pact Revisions
Moscow press conference shows Molotov denying Poland treaty review. Vandenberg disputes his interpretation while seeks to save the Monroe Doctrine amid Dumbarton Oaks veto concerns. Big Five plan one minute of silence after war end announcement. subcommittee to study rival demands.
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Chicago Weather Report May 8 1945
Chicago and vicinity fair today and tomorrow with occasional afternoon cloudiness. High around 53 degrees today and tonight, cool tonight and tomorrow. Winds moderate from the northwest. some data show highest wind velocity at 34 miles per hour and precipitation 2.30 inches since January 4. Relative humidity around 73 percent at 7:30 a.m. Official weather note appears on page a4.
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Chicago observes V-E day with citywide activities and closures
Chicago marks victory in Europe with church services and bells. Officials announce 24 hour liquor store and downtown closure plans, police and fire departments on high alert, schools and courts closed, and precautions to prevent a repeat of 1918 riot damage as celebrations proceed on V-E Day.
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Germans Quit Bohemia Wars End In Prague Surrender
London May 8 The Czech controlled Prague radio announced unconditional surrender of German forces in Prague and Bohemia as US Third Army closed on Prague and three Russian armies pressed the city from east and north. The German commander ordered ceasing fire at 1 30 am May 8 amid code fragment. Partisan leaders reported American contact with Prague fighters as Germans burned and shelled the city.
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King Leopold and Queen Freed by Yanks in Austria
May 8 report says King Leopold III of Belgium and Queen were liberated by U S Seventh Army near Strobl eight miles east of Salzburg. Seventy fifth army forces overpowered SS troops to rescue the royal party with 18 staff members and four children, all in good health, now guarded by Seventh Army.
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President Truman Proclaims Victory in Europe
The United States announces complete unconditional victory in Europe with Churchill and Doenitz broadcasts and plans for a World Day of Prayer. Truman urges Mothers Day as a time of thanksgiving and resolve to continue the war against Japan until surrender. Doenitz announces Germany will lay down arms on all fronts and seeks a peaceful path forward.
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Proclamation Heralds German Surrender to Allies
President Truman declares final unconditional surrender of Germany after allied advance under Eisenhower. The proclamation notes liberation from Nazi rule and calls for unity as the war ends, with Britain France and the United States unified in victory. The text references war crimes and the fall of Nazi leadership.
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Three Picture Pages Show War End Celebrations
The back page features three picture pages and reviews of war celebrations signaling the end of World War II in Europe. Pages 8 and onward depict the rise and fall of Nazi Germany, while page 7 offers a strategical history and page 6 a chronological history of the war.
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Allied orders halt German ships at sea and armistice signals
Bulletin from London reports Allied radios directing all German and controlled vessels to head for nearest Allied ports and wait for orders. It also notes Grand Adm. Karl Doenitz declaring all German arms would be silent.
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