Weather, War End In Radio Broadcasts From 3 Capitals
Weather forecast notes continued cool conditions with a fair Wednesday and a high near 77. In war news, Prime Minister Churchill announces Germany’s unconditional surrender will be ratified in Berlin and hostilities end one minute after midnight Eastern War Time, with full ratification at Berlin and signals from Reims and Moscow.
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Ata Truman
Lea Jay
London
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Europe
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Berlin
Edward Kennedy
Associated Press
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Reims
Alles
Fod
Doenitz
Tedder
Aled
Tausigny
Mall
Big Three May Meet Soon To Plan Europe Postwar
United Nations diplomats expect a meeting of President Truman Prime Minister Churchill and Premier Stalin soon after V-E Day to outline plans for restoring order in Europe and forming a permanent peacekeeping framework. High officials push for a rapid Dumbarton security overhaul and a possible victors’ treaty pledging to act against Germany if needed.
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Europe
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Dumbarton Osaka
Pacific Yanks Push Slow Steady Gains in Pacific War
Allied ground forces report slow but steady gains across the Pacific fronts, with Japan facing mounting pressure as U S Tenth Army advances on Okinawa and operations expand from Tarakan to Mindanao. Tokyo fears Soviet entry while Allied air and naval power neutralize ships and bases from China coast to Okinawa.
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Nazi Prisoners To Help Solve Food Shortages
Washington report says German war prisoners will aid U S food production through the fall harvest. Army officials told lawmakers the War Department plans to retain prisoners here and to ship many to sugar districts, moving them as needed per War Food Administration and War Manpower Commission. Chairman Anderson stated the prisoners will be a key unit in the labor force and would be kept until well after the war’s end.
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Johnnie R. Smith Killed In Action In France
The War Department reports Pvt. Johnnie R. Smith was killed in action January 3 in France after being reported missing earlier that date. He joined the Army July 8, 1944 and went overseas last December. His wife and two children lived at 805 East Surivan Street. his mother resided in Luther Tennessee and his uncle Daisy Smith in High Point. Air and Mrs W E Willcox of Kingsport also listed as relatives. Germany begins homeward pull through Denmark as 200000 troops move in long columns with improvised transport.
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France
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Luther
Tenn
Daisy Smith
High Point
Air
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Teside
Kingsport
Chestnut Street
Street Scene Amid Parade and Radio Broadcast Delays
Street scene shows a newsboy selling four extras at a radio station while broadcasters stay on caution signal. A parade of boston terrier dogs slowly crosses a busy intersection delaying motorists until the procession passes. Shopkeepers lock doors and close early after the President's speech, stepping into a subdued Broad Street scene.
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Leon De Grelle Lands In Spain With Five Companions
Belgian fascist leader Leon De Grelle and five companions landed on Concha Beach in San Sebastian after a flight from North Germany. The identities of the others were not learned, but believed to be German. Two occupants were lightly injured when the plane crashed on landing.
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de Grelle
Concha
San Sebastian
Germany Pleads For Mercy After Surrender Signed
Report from Reims describes General Gustaf Jodl signing the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany at a Roima room used by Eisenhower. Kennedy filed 1500 words, with 300 transmitted before communications failed, detailing Allied leaders’ terms and Jodl’s plea for mercy.
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Reims
France
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Gustaf Jodl
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Britain
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Associated Press
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Senate Confirms Hannegan for Postmaster General
The Senate confirmed Bob Hannegan as postmaster general with 60 votes to 2. The action sets July 1 as the start date and follows President Truman’s plan to relieve Frank Walker as national chairman. Donnell and Taft voted no in a largely party line division, while La Follette supported the confirmation.
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Taft
Ohio
LaFollette
Doenitz Orders Unconditional Surrender to End War
Doenitz, Germany's leader, announced that all German arms would be silent by 11 pm local time tonight and that the Nazi party has been severed from the state. He said surrender would be unconditional on May 4 to 7 and active on May 8 at noon, as German forces capitulate in battles across fronts.
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Kurl Doenitz
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Oey
War Department Plans Larger Peacetime Army
War Department proposed a peacetime standing army of about 500000 with a 4000000 strong active reserve, backed by compulsory peacetime conscription. The plan envisions a postwar force near 500k with 4 million in reserve, including 400k–500k Guardsmen and Officers Reserve Corps, plus 3.5 million youths trained for one year. Committee members noted the program is tentative pending law enactment and expect hearings June 4.
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An Euditorial on Timely War End News Timing
The Times-News defends publishing an extra edition announcing the end of the war in Europe before an official statement. The editors argue the report was true beyond doubt and serving readers, especially anxious mothers, outweighed red tape concerns. They contrast this with earlier April 28 rumors and assert readers deserve the truth promptly.
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Powers That Be
How AP scored the biggest beat in war ending news
The Associated Press broke the final surrender of Germany, with Edward Kennedy reporting from Reims as signatures were signed by Allied and German officials. Content notes Eisenhower and Allied leaders confirmed no action against correspondents. Kennedy returned to Paris at dawn Monday.
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Asimeus
Edward Kennedy
Western Front
Reims
France
Paris
Karl Doenitz
Eisenhower
Supreme Headquarters
Kennedy
Holdout Nazis In Bohemia Surrender After Long Stand
Nazi holdouts in Bohemia surrendered unconditionally as Prague radio announced on V Day. Patton’s Third Army advanced from Pilsen toward Prague while Russian forces closed in from north and east. Reports said German pockets near Moravia, Dunkerque, and other ports prepared to lay down arms.
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Zagreb
Mopup
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la Rochelle
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Lorient
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Rotterdam
Hague
von Schoerner
Kingsport Observes V E Day At Service
Kingsport marks V E Day with a 3 p m Civic Auditorium Union Service led by pastors from all churches and music from various faiths. Schools heard President Truman and held brief services before resuming classes. Government offices kept open. post office closed most deliveries. drug stores mostly closed except for prescriptions.
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Pastora
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Selective Service Board
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Sullivan
Blountville
County Schor!s
President Declares Victory Half Won for U S
President Truman announced victory in Europe as incomplete. He urged continued effort until Japan surrenders unconditionally and designated next Sunday as a day of prayer for peace. He warned sorrow awaits in homes but praised the Allied triumph and Providence guiding the war effort.
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Hitler's Body Believed Found In Berlin Ruins
Soviet and British wartime correspondence report a Russian general claimed Hitler's battered body was found in Berlin ruins. The identification was not publicly named, and Pilugin noted mixed beliefs among Allied leaders after talks involving Montgomery and Rokossovsky.
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Careful Driver Tuesday Winner Named for Elmwood Avenue
Mr. Comnte of 525 Elmwood Avenue wins the Minge Port Safety Council careful driver award for careful driving through downtown streets and proper hand signaling during turns. He has been mailed live theater tickets as the prize.
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