Germans Surrender Rampant as Russians Seize Berlin
War dispatches report large German surrenders across the front with about 14 500 prisoner toll in Berlin and widespread capitulations. Nazis claim they fulfilled their duty to Hitler as weary units are marched eastward. Berlin works to restore gas water and power while the Reich chancellery remains burning with Hitler's body unaccounted for.
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Eddy Gilmore
Moscow
Uni
Berlin
Naz
Adolf Hitler
Volkstramers
Third Reich
Wilhemstrasse
Hitler
Bwlding
Minor Pockets Of Resistance In Reich France And Czechoslovakia
Allied forces report large scale surrender across Holland Denmark northwest Germany and parts of Austria and Czechoslovakia. Field Marshal Montgomery announces German troops have capitulated to the First Allied Army Group effective soon, with Norway and remaining pockets to be cleared. Queen Wilhelmina returns to the Netherlands as Allied aid improves food relief and occupation ends in several regions.
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France
Czechoslovakia
Austin Bealmear
Paris
Alps
Holland
Denmark
Germany
Eisenhower
Montgomery
Helgoland
We Fristan Islands
Italy
Austria
Norway
Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Christian Xia
Copenhagen
Norwaty
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Toegovintima
Troitmark
Gersnaty
Jared Une
Kiel
Aaleraay
Flensbuer
Stockholm
Sehterengs
Renarts
Trorork
Addirs
Alainly
Four Reported Agreement Basic Formula Debate
AP report notes a 257 vote victory margin and a cap on legislation affecting farm workers. The House majority backed a bill to keep workers out of Octo late. Opponents argued the measure poorly advised and questioned its merit. Democratic leaders touted wartime goals while Republicans and one labor member pressed for a strict merit vote.
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Hmde
House
Republian
Segablicans
Massachusetts
Truman
D-Va
Igualere Committee
Foam
Miconagan
Nepa
Mewick
Ne. SS
Changes Proposed In Dumbarton Oaks Plan
The Big Four near agreement on major changes to the Dumbarton Oaks plan for a world organization to keep peace. Officials of 46 United Nations see the accord as a step to avoid deadlocks even as Molotov plans a Moscow trip next week. Stettinius is pleased with talks to amend the charter with Molotov Eden and Soong, without altering the core idea that a security council could use armed force to quell trouble.
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Associated Press Diplomatie News
SAN Francisco
World Organization
United Nations
Molotov
Moscow
Stettinius
Eden
Britain
Soong
China
Security Council
Army show to stage infantry reenactment overseas
Wiregrass Memorial hosts a parade style show titled Here's Yer Infantry as part of the Seventh War Loan drive. Veterans and a trained crew will recreate a ground assault with flame thrower and machine gun fire to depict how Marines and infantry held a pillbox.
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Ramsey
Saty War Finance Committee
Sorel
Nile
Rat control effort traps 41 dead rats in city burrows
Workers pumped gas into rat burrows along Foster Street in downtown, part of a rat-proofing program. The effort aimed to purge a large colony underground, with gas to each hideout as crews lengthened burrow depths up to three feet.
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Foster Street
Paat A. Wathur
Bill seeks repeal of law extending tax officers term
Montgomery Alabama AP Bills to tax alcoholic beverages for welfare would raise about 2 million dollars annually. Proposals by Representatives W L Martin Greene Paul Hooton Randolph Frank Head Shelby and R L Henderson with Senator John Pinson would add a 5 percent tax on hard liquor and raise beer tax to two cents per 12 ounce bottle. Head and Rep T T Bagley estimate new beer revenue around 1 million dollars annually. Revenue would fund welfare with 50 percent to welfare fund 20 percent to counties and the rest by population. Senator Vernon L St John proposed banning liquor advertising in Alabama papers though exempt from outside publications. Rep George Stone urged repeal of 1943 act extending county tax assessor and collector terms from four to six years. Rep Joe Sullivan sought repeal of 1943 act allowing voting up to 6 pm in cities with vote machines. rural areas end at 5 pm.
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Montgomery
Bis
Alabama
W. L. Martin
Greene
Paul Hooton
Randolph
Frank Head
Shelby
R. L. Henderson
Cherokee
John Pinson
Sumter
Head
T. T. Bagley
Calhoun
Martin
Vernon L. St John
Florence
George Stone
Mobile
Joe Sullivan
Sullivan
Street and Sanitation Departments Merged in Dothan
The street and sanitation departments in Dothan have been merged to coordinate work and improve efficiency. A. D. Parramore now heads the streets department, replacing A. J. Harvard, effective immediately by action of the City Commission.
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Dothan
A. D. Parramore
A. J. Harvard
American Troops Press Okinawa Front Amid Fierce Fighting
American troops drive with new fury against Japan’s defenses in southern Okinawa. Casualties climb for both sides as infantry, artillery, and air actions intensify in caves, tunnels, and pillboxes. Nimitz reports Navy losses total 5,551 with 1,131 killed. Ground casualties on Okinawa exceed 11,400 by April 25. Japan’s Iwo Jima losses top 23,000. Two fresh divisions join the west coast assault.
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Chester W. Nimitz
Okinawa
Iwo Jima
Garrson Forest
Nimite
Oknawa
Tth
Marne
Speer Declares Reich Defeated Amid Collapse
London reports capture of fortress Germany nearly complete and rumors of capitulations surge after Albert Speer admits defeat. German remnants in shrinking pockets struggle as fighting shifts to Austria Czechia and Holland with Allied pressure from bomber fleets. Churchill absent from Commons.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
Naz
Albert Speer
Nnion
Pennsylvania
Reich
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Holland
Denmark
Churchill
Commons
Marshall Says European Losses Milk Daily Toll
Washington AP Gen George C. Marshall revealed European losses average 2,000 men daily as he told House Military Committee Chairman May that May and June replacement needs cannot be met under the present program. He said 50,000 more men will be needed over three months, and Eisenhower guards against any trimming of reinforcements for Europe while pushing Hawaiian and Pacific needs. He urged an increased Pacific flow and a pool of replacements as soon as possible.
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George C. Marshall
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May
D-Ky
House
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Marshall
Germany
Europe
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MacArthur
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Denmark
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Holland
Pacific Ocean
Amphibious force eyes Singapore after Rangoon victory
Southeast Asia Command announced the swift fall of Rangoon with the port intact after a Burma campaign that killed about 97,000 Japanese in 15 months. An amphibious force landed below the city as a rehearsal for a potential assault on Singapore, while Prome fell and remnants of four Japanese divisions were cut off in western Burma. Parachute troops at Elephant Point reported enemy losses and a largely bloodless operation as monsoon season approached.
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Calcutta
India
Kan
Burma
Rangoon
Southeast Asia Command
Singapore
Prome
Irrawaddy
Joseph W Stillwell
Elephant Point
Board One Sends Two For Induction
Two registrants from Houston County Selective Service headed to induction day. Benjamin Excell Watson and a transfer named Clellan left with induction officials from Bartow Florida and Plorsa Lines Norra.
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Houston County Selective Service
Benjamin Excell Watson
Clellan
Inducpoard
Ad Plorsa
Norra
Bartow
Fla
Truman Orders Strike Bound Coal Pits Taken Over
Washington AP reports the government seized 363 anthracite mines and directed striking miners to return by Monday. Interior Secretary Ickes deputized mine operators as federal managers to keep production going while wage talks continue in New York. The move comes as United Mine Workers balk at a War Labor Board extension of the old contract amid deadlocked talks.
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New York
John Lo Lewis
United Mine Workers
War Labor Board
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Ickes
Carter Coal Company
West Virgina
Furle
Tekes Heads
Rinkee
Sekes
MeRich
Japan
Tekes
Truman
American Soldier Reunited With Mother In Nazi Town
An American sergeant reunited with his mother in the German town of Barnau, drawing tears from soldiers and officers. Major Dan Riddle, Captain Harry Grier, and Pvt Tom Kearns joined the reunion with the sergeant recounting his birth in Nuernberg, Germany, and his journey to the United States in 1948 before enlisting.
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Nazi Town
Hal Boyle
Germany
Femon
Town
Barnau
Dan Riddle
Markaville
Harry Grier
Oxford Pa
Tom Kearns
Hartford
Cann
Harry Alden
Pelham NY
Ummer
Australians Face Strong Japanese Resistance on Tarakan Island
Manila AP reports Australian veterans on Tarakan Island braved heavy Japanese defenses on the second day of the invasion. Fighters cleared bunkers with fixed bayonets, advanced to high ground, while Japanese long-range mines delayed armor. Reinforcements and air raids supported a beachhead drive toward the island’s main city as battles raged for strategic gains near Davao and Mindanao.
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KY Fred Hampson
Manila
Tarakan Island
Borneo
Ublunds
Davao Blindaway
Kon Feae Woeedruffs
Mle Hugh
Ither
Little
Op Pasition Odpanesé
Half Country
Houston Graduation Exercises Scheduled
Houston County announces graduation exercises for 18 elementary and junior students. Selariar Bas ter, county superintendent, outlines a five night schedule. Vicksburg commencement is May 20 with ninth grade progression. Ashford, Rehobeth, and Worth districts hold ceremonies May 2 and 3 at local auditoriums.
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Houston County
Selariar Baster
Ertwenn
Vicksburg
Nenoos
Nenoos Auditorium Graduetor
Idle Allied Troops in Europe Rise in Occupation Phase
Allied forces in Europe report most American troops idle except for policing and occupation duties. Data show units under Gen Courtney Hodges and Lt Gen Omar Bradley largely inactive, with other commands shifting roles as Allied front lines stabilize.
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Allied Expeditionary Force
Paris
Amrerte
Gertten
Armerican Cor
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Lurie
Seattle
Forth Army
Wiliam Simpeons
Arny Gre Earn Uke Ole
Tanes
George S Pathe
Alexander M Paul
Thiaun
Commencement Dates At High School Given
Graduation exercises and commencement dates are announced for Dothan High School and Young Muimer Hoeh School. Dothan High will hold services Sunday May 20 at 8 pm at the high school auditorium with 183 graduates and diplomas awarded. Young Muimer Hoeh School will hold Thursday May 24 at 1 pm at the school auditorium with 149 students receiving diplomas. Superintendent Flurry said.
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Dothan High
Auper Interden
Adeinly
Aebo
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Muimer
Flurry
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