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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1945
Page
6
Partly cloudy and mild today followed by fair and cool tonight. Sunday expected to be fair and warmer with primarily calm conditions across the region.
The article argues that victory in Europe and in the Pacific does not end all turmoil. It describes unprecedented European ruin, hunger, and political upheaval with Germany and Italy diminished and Russia rising. It notes a shift leftward toward communism, political violence in some nations, and the need to win the peace after V E Day. It also mentions upcoming issues in the Orient, China internal strife, and India seeking self determination. The piece urges tempered rejoicing and emphasizes a large postwar effort ahead.
The German forces on the British and Canadian front surrendered yesterday at 6:25 p m in a tent near Monsry s house. The act included most opposing Montgomery armies except those in Norway. German officers signed quickly as Montgomery, in dress uniform, observed and winked at reporters.
The report notes Dachau inmates suffering disease and malnutrition with over 1,000 corpses in a camp incinerator shortage. It also describes Allied negotiations at a UN conference with Molotov, Stettinius, Eden and Soong drafting amendments while big powers gridlock. A fashion tip about updating an old dress neckline closes the fragment.
SUPERS they advanced on Davao and neared the city outskirts where indications suggest the main Japanese force fled. In the Pacific, fierce Okinawa fighting saw a tank led counterattack with amphibious units and kamikaze style strikes. five U S ships sunk, 154 Japanese planes downed, and heavy losses on both sides as landing attempts failed. British troops push Japanese toward Moulmein after clearing Pegu, rail line retreat noted.
A briefing is set for today at 9 30 am Pacific War Time to outline the sponsors claims for new conference changes. It discusses how the proposed world organization would gain flexibility and strengthen its main task of building a secure peace despite the Big Four agreement on several points.
Secretary of State Stettinius said he asked Russia for a full explanation of the arrest of democratic Polish leaders and that further talks on the Polish issue depend on a reply. He noted Soviet Foreign Commissar Moscow told Eden and him that no democratic leaders arrested over a month ago faced diversionist charges. Moscow radio in London reported 16 Polish leaders had been arrested by Soviet military authorities for security reasons.
Frontline reports confirm Germany capitulated in Denmark and northwest Europe with 500000 to 1000000 enemy troops quitting fronts. Gen Devers approved surrender to Gen Eisenhower effective May 6 noon. Soviets press from Berlin area as Rokossovsky and Zhukov’s forces advance, claiming thousands of German troops.
Allied forces push toward Olmuetz along an 85 mile front east of the Morava river valley as they seek to eliminate the last German salient. In the south German counterfire creates heavy combat near Krenovice while Soviet forces report a new westward thrust from St Polten toward Linz.
The proclamation urges continued war against Russia to protect Germans from Bolshevization and enslavement, claiming western powers provoke German betrayal while Doenitz speaks via radio as troops resist. Stockholm reports Swedish officials see Norway developments unlikely to diverge from Denmark.
General von Rundstedt discusses the Nazi struggle for existence and war aims. He asserts Germany could have won in 1940 with US aid and reflects on Hitler’s death, stating he doubts suicide and believes the Führer may have died from wounds or pressure, not by his own hand.
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