War beard makes first army correspondent a legend
Editor Hal Boyle notes Chicago Tribune war correspondent Jack Thompson, lightweight hero of the First Army on the western front, famed for his beard and parachute jumps. Thompson, nicknamed Beaver, is credited with breaking censorship barriers and serving as camp thermometer keeper while covering major campaigns from Africa to Sicily.
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War Today and the Path to Victory Across Fronts
A wartime column argues for expeditious justice against German and Japanese leaders, condemns surrendering troops and propaganda, notes German mental goosestep, and describes Allied plans to shift forces from Europe to the Pacific with about 6,000,000 U.S. troops moved and Australian forces joining the effort.
Churchill Proclaims Victory As War Ends In Europe
Churchill delivers a proclamation of victory after Germany signs the unconditional surrender. The agreement to end hostilities is ratified in Berlin with Eisenhower and Zhukov represented. crowds cheer at Buckingham Palace as the king and queen wave from the balcony. The war in Europe officially ends at one minute after midnight.
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Allies Proclaim Unconditional German Surrender
Allied leaders announced Germany’s unconditional surrender of all land, sea, and air forces. Churchill and Truman hailed a victory hour with plans for a Sunday thanksgiving and future actions against Japan. De Gaulle called the war won. Doenitz urged armistice by German time. Moscow radio remained silent.
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Truman Declares Victory in Europe and Proclaims Mother's Day
President Truman announced a "complete and final" victory in Europe and designated next Sunday as a day of prayer. He marked his 61st birthday with solemn, glorious remarks and urged Americans to stay steadfast until Japan surrenders unconditionally.
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Hero Cab Driver Cared On Viaduct
Edward Thill a Milwaukee cab driver on leave after overseas service recalls a close call on the Wisconsin Avenue viaduct. He earned the Silver Star Bronze Star Purple Heart and Presidential Unit Citation Croix de Guerre for his actions in the war. He admits fear but describes the moment a man struck his cab nearly pushing them off the viaduct.
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Nazi Holdouts Refuse To Lay Down Arms
In Prague and parts of Moravia Bohemia pockets, a few Nazi holdouts resisted as the European war ended. Czech reports say German formations shelled and looted, with fires in central Prague and gunfire hindering firefighters. German broadcasts claim southern resistance aims to aid a westward retreat for army remnants. General Patton's U S Third Army.
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Leaders to Meet Big Three for Postwar Peace Talks
Reported San Francisco May 8 diplomats expect a meeting of President Truman Prime Minister Churchill and Premier Stalin soon after V E Day to shape postwar Europe and establish a permanent world peace organization. Consensus on Dumbarton Oaks proposals seen as key progress with two to three weeks of work remaining.
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Hitler Hideout Found But No Body Traced
Moscow dispatch reports Russians uncovered a vast underground Berlin headquarters used by Adolf Hitler beneath the Reich chancellery courtyard with multiple floors and amenities. A hidden tunnel network led to a street, while searches for Hitler and Goebbels bodies continued without result.
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Principal Dates In European War From '39 To '45
A compact chronology of World War II events from 1939 to 1945. Key dates include the invasion of Poland, Britain's declaration of war, D Day, the Italian surrender, major battles such as El Alamein and Stalingrad, the Allied landings in Normandy and southern France, and the final German capitulation with Hitler's death announced.
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Japs Dying At Rate Of 1 000 A Day On Okinawa Front
U S forces pressing the southern Okinawa front with flame throwing tanks. In five weeks of fighting 36 535 Japanese and 2 337 Americans killed and 11 432 wounded. 15 Japanese dead for every American. 77th Division combats heights toward Shuri as air and naval actions continue. News from Europe brings satisfaction and resolve.
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Truman Radio Talk Proclaims Victory Over Germany
President Truman offers a solemn tribute for Germanys surrender, praising Allied sacrifice and urging Americans to keep working. He honors Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eisenhower, notes the cost to liberty, and calls for continued effort until Japan also surrenders and a lasting peace is built.
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V E Day Celebrations Prompt Prudent North Carolina Rules
Open church doors marked V E Day as Germans surrendered. Governor Cherry urged reverent celebration, broadcast plans after President Truman’s announcement, and proclaimed restraint on beer wine and liquor sales in the state capital.
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