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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1945
Page
1
An analysis of the Russian army advancing like a plague across Europe. Soviet soldiers, women MPs, and cargoes move in endless columns using bicycles carts and captured German vehicles. They press on toward the Elbe as American commanders observe their vitality.
In a decisive victory the Democratic slate captured the mayoralty and all eight city council seats by large margins. Earl N. Phillips defeated incumbent Arnold J. Koonce 3479 to 596. O A Kirkman led ward results with 3596 votes, and council members Hunt Grant Lewis Crooks also posted strong totals. The party carried every precinct, with turnout lighter than expected due to V E Day festivities.
In San Francisco on May 9 the Japanese government announced Germany’s collapse will not change Japan’s resolve to fight to the finish. Tokyo radio reports say preparations to meet a possible invasion of the home islands are under way with air defense conscription and barricades to deter an enemy landing. The cabinet, led by Premier Suzuki and approved by Emperor Hirohito, issued the official war policy. Continued on Page Two.
Pope Pius XII announced that the war has ended after more than six years of suffering. He urged prayers for the Far East conflict to end with justice, remembered the fallen, and hoped for reconciliation and reconstruction with prisoners and internees returning home.
Paris AP notes Edward Kennedy denied admitting any conduct in the German surrender account. Morton Gudebrod and Robert Bunnelle faced SHAEF suspension in London, with Bunnelle restricted from army facilities. Kent Cooper urged Ike to end military censorship in Europe as fighting ceased.
Washington reports immediate lifting of the midnight entertainment curfew and the ban on horse and dog racing. Fred M. Vinson announces the action effective today and quips The curfew shall not ring tonight. He also estimates civilian gasoline supply rising to 100000 to 200000 barrels daily, with distribution among all card holders.
The surrender of Germany's armed forces was completed at Karlshorst with Field Marshal Keitel signing and then leaving his post. Admirals and Luftwaffe leaders also signed along with Allied witnesses Tedder Zhukov Spaatz and Lattre de Tas, marking the end of Nazi military resolve.
President Truman and Prime Minister Churchill warn that Germany’s capitulation will unleash a powerful push toward Japan. Truman argues unconditional surrender ends the present Japanese suffering and may prompt peace overtures, while lawmakers weigh early surrender prospects and risk of rumors.
Smith described Keitel as a symbol of Prussian and nazi arrogance and noted he wore the gold badge of honorable Nazi service. He recounted a Berlin V E Day broadcast with Russians pressing for ratification after surrender documents signed at Eisenhower HQ. He reported witnessing the new signature at Zhukov's headquarters.
President Truman signed legislation extending the selective service act for a year from May 15 or until victory on all fronts. He said the extension is a compelling necessity for military operations against Japan and noted reluctance over added restrictions on war and navy departments. The bill bans 18 year olds from combat unless six months training is completed.
Thousands flood Red Square after Uri Levitan announces Germany has surrendered. Russians cheer, embrace, and sing as dawn breaks, planes circle the city, and Red flags appear while celebrations spread from homes to the streets. American GIs join factory workers in the revelry.
At the United Nations conference in San Francisco in May the United States seeks an agreement on lands seized in the world wars to allow military bases globally. Key disputes include trusteeship versus self rule and how to integrate a pan American security council under regional peace enforcement. Molotov departs as Gromyko assumes Russian chair, amid ongoing big power harmony concerns.
Vidkun Quisling was moved to Oslo jail from his estate and will be publicly arraigned this afternoon under Norwegian law. The former Nazi leader arrived at the Oslo police station in a bullet proof car with six cabinet members, as the war neared its end in Europe.
London reports Russian and Ukrainian forces claim Prague fell to them at 4 a m May 9 as fighting persists beyond the ceasefire. Prague radio stations report German aircraft strikes on the city and three other points in the republic. Moscow cites liberation of Prague and 24 salvoes. meanwhile Germans still hold parts of French soil including Lorient St Nazaire La Rochelle.
Pi Hermann Goering, once Nazi leader, was captured by the American 7th Army after being seized by Germans on Hitler’s orders. He claimed capture date April 27, held at Berchtesgaden, and that Hitler ordered executions. Also reported are captures of Kesselring, von Epp, and other Nazi figures amid retreat and mass surrenders.
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