Return of Czech Army in Pilsen Under British Banner
In Pilsen Czechoslovakia crowds greet Czech troops under their red white and blue flag as American forces withdraw. Citizens cheer Yank messengers and jeeps while a Czech army unit enters the city signaling a renewal after seven years of German control.
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Boyle
Serv
Mantry
Pilsen
Czechoslova
Czechoslovakia
Hitler
Great Britain
Dunkerque
Arsan
Igium
Four Miners Die in Utah Explosion at Sunnyside Mine
SUNNYSIDE Utah May 10 Fourteen miners were dead and seven injured in a Utah Fuel Co No 1 mine explosion. Rescue teams searched three miles of tunnels for bodies as flames and toxic fumes hampered efforts. Officials blamed indicative coal dust and an electric spark for the blast that occurred at 3 15 p m and left survivors to contend with burns and poisonous gas.
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Sunnyside
Utah
Utah Fuel Company
Explo
Ors
Churchill delays broadcast due to engagements
London reports that Prime Minister Churchill has postponed his scheduled radio address. The statement from No 10 Downing Street says he will speak Sunday at 3 p m eastern war time, due to his many engagements today.
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London
Jurchill
Downing Street
Tidence Today
Trial of Lt. S. C. Epes Postponed to September
In Columbia South Carolina May 10 the trial of Lt. S. C. Epes a member of a wealthy Richmond family on a charge of murder of his wife has been postponed until September.
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Columbia
S. C
Epes
Richmond
Aly
Murris
Big Three face pivotal test after V E Day in Moscow
An Associated Press dispatch from Moscow notes crowds in front of the U S embassy praising America and Truman as the world weighs whether the Big Three will remain united or drift toward conflict. The piece argues continued unity is essential to peace and outlines questions about Russia expanding influence and postwar Europe.
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Associated Press
Moscow
United States
America
Truman
Roosevelt
Britain
Russia
Catas
Germany
Europe
Orient
Russians Find Bodies in Berlin May Hint at Hitler
In Berlin on May 10 1945 Russian forces found at least four unidentified bodies that may include Adolf Hitler. Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels and his family Martin Bormann and other top Nazis are reported found with fair certainty, though none confirmed as Hitler.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Nazifuehrer
Paul Joseph Goebbels
Martin Bormann
Rudolpf Hess
Hitler
Death penalty given to Arkansas cab driver James Hall
In Little Rock on May 10 a jury verdict found James W. Hall 24 guilty of first degree murder in six killings. Judge Lawrence Auten scheduled sentencing for late this week with Hall to die in the electric chair for the murder of his 19 year old second wife Fayrene amid a confession to police.
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Little Rock
Ark
James W. Hall
Lawrence C. Auten
Hall
Fayrene
War department sets point system for discharge of troops
The War Department announces a minimum 85 point discharge standard for ground air and service forces with separations starting next week and full details to follow in six weeks. About 1.3 million men are slated for release in 12 months using service and overseas credits combat decorations and parenthood credits. Officers face a tougher release path due to training and responsibilities.
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Washington
War Department
Parenthood
Taible Et Yomci
Dembat
Department
Britain Prepares Prosecution of War Effort With Japan
London reports Britain shifts focus from Europe to the Far East as the war against Japan resumes. Plans push for UNRRA aid to Europe, a British occupied Germany commission formation, and postwar housing for bombed families. Officials foresee leadership for the Germany control body and a race with U.S. business for world markets as Britons resume normal life after V E Day.
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London
Japan
Britain
Germany
Europe
Far East
UNRRA
Commission
Sir Harold Alexander
Bernard L Montgomery
European War Ends as Hitler Missing and Prague Liberation Followed
London reports the European war ends with Hitler missing and Goering captured. Kesselring also in American hands as Dunkerque surrenders. Stalin declares not to destroy Germany while celebrating Soviet victories and the liberation of Prague. Remaining Nazis retreat west.
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London
Fuehrer
Adolf Hitler
Europe
Reichsmarshal Hermann Goering
Albert Kesselring
Luxembourg
Dunkerque
France
Reich
Kremlin
Stalin
Soviet Union
Germany
Hitler
Russia
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Red Army
Weygand and Borotra Arrested in Paris
Gen Maxime Weygand former French army commander was arrested at night in Paris along with ex tennis star Jean Borotra who headed sport under the Vichy regime. Both were seized under warrants by the high court of justice as Petain faces treason charges. Weygand is held in a military hospital and Borotra is under house arrest.
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Paris
Maxime Weygand
France
Republic
Jean Borotra
Alps
Weygand
Maurice Gamelin
North
Africa
Borotra
Department of Sports
High Court of Justice
Marshal Petain
Bid Of Small Nations To Be Heard Today
The United Nations conference faces its first big test as small nations seek greater voice in the proposed peace settlement. The session opens with debate on representation and voting, signaling whether limited powers can shape a broader global framework.
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San Francisco
United Nations Conference
Mass B-29 raid hits Honshu oil centers across Japan
A fleet of over 400 B 29s blasted Honshu oil storage and fuel plants at Tokuyama Otake and Oshima, with daylight bombs showering targets on Shikoku and Kyushu. Crews reported towering smoke 15 000 to 20 000 feet high, minimal fighter opposition, and no confirmed losses as Eighth Air Force claim one of its most successful strikes.
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Honshu
Shikoku
Kyushu
Japan
Okinawa
Chester W. Nimitz
Tokyyama
Otake
Tokuyama
Oshima Island
Joseph E. Rogers
Whaton
N. J
James Pratt
Wesleyvile
Pratt
Wayne Story
Rifle
Colo
Comei
AP Head Regrets Peace News Incident
Robert McLean, president of the Associated Press, regrets the distribution on Monday of a report on the total surrender in Europe that was issued without approval from supreme allied headquarters. The AP emphasizes its history of integrity and authenticity in news and recalls Cooper's reaffirmation of obligations.
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Philadelphia
Robert McLean
Associated Press
Europe
Supreme Allied Headquarters
Cooper
Gilliam Nomination Approved by Subcommittee
Don Gilliam of Tarboro North Carolina won approval today from a senate judiciary subcommittee for the post of federal district judge in the eastern district of North Carolina. The hearing saw no opposing witnesses though Ira Baker had indicated a desire to testify, and Senator Bailey praised Gilliam's character. The full judiciary committee is expected to forward the nomination to the senate for action early next week.
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Washington
Don Gilliam
Tarboro
N. C
District of
North Carolina
Senate
Ira Baker
Mount
Ferguson
R-Mich
Bailey
D-Nc
Gilliam
Judiciary Committee
Yanks Lose 512 113 In 10 Months
Washington May 10 The April fighting in Germany cost American ground forces 34 598 casualties 5 324 killed 25 407 wounded 3 867 missing and taken prisoner Stimson said western front losses since invasion last June total 512 113 with 88 225 killed 364 320 wounded 58 568 missing and captured He estimated total Allied casualties in the war against Germany around 800 000 including about 150 000 killed About half of the wounded have returned to duty and prisoners are coming back Some 70 000 to 80 000 released from prison camps and over 8 000 have returned home.
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Washington
Germany
Stimson
Russian casualties estimated at 12 to 15 million in war
Canadian broadcaster reports an estimate from a source with strong knowledge placing Russian deaths at 12 to 15 million, about half soldiers and half civilians. It cites a general remark about losing up to half a million men at once to save the army, noting prior official tallies of 5.3 million killed missing or captured in 1944 and no wounded figures.
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Berlin
DNB
Science Expected To Create Millions Of Peacetime Jobs
Dr. William A. Lazier spoke at the University of North Carolina celebrating its sesquicentennial about science creating peacetime jobs. He cited tobacco research at Duke, peanuts expanding future food uses, forest improvements, and rapid lumber seasoning. He urged the South to pursue intensive research to capitalize on its products to avoid being left behind.
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Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
William A. Lazier
Southern Research Institute of Birmingham
United States
Lazier
South
Duke University
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Hermann Goering
No. 2
36Th Division
Kitzbuhel
Austria
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