Half Million Nazis Cease Firing as Allied Advances Rapidly Expand
Allied forces closed on German held ports in Hol land and Denmark while the homeland fell under advancing armies. Eisenhower announced Montgomery would accept surrender from Holland to Helgoland and the Prising islands. German forces in Austria and the Czech region capitulated or were cornered. 476,000 troops laid down arms as the Red Army pushed toward Moravia and the Czech border.
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Eviden
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Denmark
Ite Edites
Ite
Tehrer
Europe
Uwan
Eisenhower
Montgomery
Rist
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Helgoland
Prising Islands
Austria
U.S
Ninth Army
Greck
Ceachoslovakia
Prague
Yeas
Slovakia
Moravian
Olmuds
Olomouch
Vissinn
Red Army
Bertin
Helgolandary
Partisan Reprisal Worries Germans in Italy
May 5 dispatch from 1st Army Group HQ in Italy reports German fears of partisan reprisals against surrendered forces. Gen. von Senger und Euterlin warns weapons disarmament could provoke bloosh after disputes over disarmament, while Maj. Gen. Grienther cites need for an speedy resolution. General Clark later orders Italian guards to halt attacks on surrendering Germans.
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1St Army Group
Italy
Friedolin von Senger Und Euterlin
Pork
Alfred M. Grienther
Clark
Clark i
Prortisara
V E Day to Bring 2 Million Army Discharges
Washington May 5 Army plans disclose 2,000,000 troops to be discharged after Germany falls and 6,000,000 to be used against Japan. Priority will favor dependents and long service, with 1,400,000 total reductions from current strength. Air transport aims to move 50,000 men monthly within two months after surrender.
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Germany
Japan
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Mmilitary Committee
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25Th
Oreapy
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Lee
Pacific
Army
Air Transport Command
Europe
Plas
Delve On German Plans In Norway And Sweden
Delve, fresh from Stockholm, said German military and naval commanders in Norway signaled no organized resistance as occupation ends. With British pressure and a northern push by Lip of northern Jalan, Germany may shelve Sweden internment plans and hasten evacuation of troops to Allied zones. A Stockholm dispatch cited Himmler and Doenitz possible movements, signaling high level German coordination.
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Delve
Stockholm
Norway
Pesilient
Jalan
Deluce
Bohemia
Améringa-Occupied
Gestapo
Himmler
Waa
Denmark
Doenitz
Gerniny
Miners Defy Ickes Ruling in Coal Labor Standoff
In Wilkes-Barre the miners refuse to return to work without a new contract, declaring no contract equals no work as Interior Secretary Ickes frames a plan for mines under government control. Felix Tomasnofsky of Glen Alden Good Co. emphasizes the union’s stance and broader stalemate over under ground travel pay.
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Wilkes-Barre
Ickes
Felix Tomasnofsky
Glen Alden Good Company
New York
Club Calendar Notes From Evening Meetings
A garbled club calendar notes evening gatherings at Dimos citch Fairplay ledre and Kuyrech hall. Mentions Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Stigndmen, a quiz program judged by Mrs. Jesse N. Fletcher, and a luncheon served to members and guests in the yard.
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A. P. Club
Dimos Citch
Fairplay Ledre
Taries' Society
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Stigndmen
P. Om
Kuyrech Hall
Ber v. Sludir
Jesse N. Fletcher
Dobie Roasts Texans in Rough Texas Lecture
In Houston on May 5 J Frank Dobie skewered Coke Stevenson and W J O Daniel and UT officials as he ridiculed Texas wealth and lack of civilization. He recalled old Texas tales and praised free enterprise while critiquing university politics and figures from Benator O Daniel to Homer Rainey.
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Houston
Mey
J. Prank Dobie
Coke Stevenson
W. Jee O'Daniel
Andagents
University of Texan
Ory
Hersalds
Ivvexas
Union
Borsrowed
Henry Watterson
Louisville Coursier-Journal
Dobie
Texas
University of Texas
Dahit
Sam Houston
Benator O'Daniel
W. Cre O'Daniel
Davy Crockett
Sconomics
Delias
John Dos Passoit
U.S. A. Myslogy
Homer P. Rainey
USA
ORM
U. S
D. F. Strickland
Five Hurt In Auto Collision At Local Drive-In
Five persons were treated for injuries after an auto collision in front of the Drive-In Theater at 3600 Fredericksburg road. Victims listed include Clarence Tank, Moe Clay, Hotty Gene Clay, Mrs. Esch and Miss Rosie Esch. Flynn Allen and J C Clay were involved. Allen stalled his car from gas depletion while the other vehicle hit from behind.
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Ureuler
Fredericksburg Road
Robert B. Green
Clarence Tank
Basse Road
Moe Clay
Gene Clay
Paul Esch
Rosie Esch
Clay
Hedy La Marr to Form Company in Hollywood
Hollywood gossip notes Hedy La Marr forming a company with Hefy La Marr’s eatery tied to actress plans. Unverified details mention Jn Ben At es Willams’ novel figure, a re opening after the president’s funeral, and ties to Warner and Chertok. Also notes Vegas divorce, film projects, and industry chatter about salaries and collaborations.
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Yoslon
Hollywood
Hefy la Mbirr
Jn Ben
Many Parties Slated for Graduates
Numerous graduation celebrations were held for local seniors at homes and clubs. Hosts included Mrs. Robert Mickler and Mrs. Kurt Beckmann at Burmeade Oaks for daughters Cato ly Beckmann and Bebe Mickler with 125 guests. Other gatherings honored Yvonne Mourdik Jefferson graduate and Miss Margaret Ann Knox at Aurora, plus several more in Fonda and Brackenridge High School grad Nita Helen Frigel.
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Burmeade Oaks
Robert Mickler
Salurday Alieengen
Mickler
Kurt Beckmann
Catoly Beckmann
Bebe Mickler
Katherine Zander
Wookie Deute
Ann Laughridge
Joan Phillips
Lorraine Hebden
Johning Lee Llanos
Yvonne Moukind
Jefferson
the Aurora
A. N. Moursund
T. B. Moursund
Miles P. Moorsund
Govers
Janice Ciack
Mannie Dornberger
Carollyn Beckmann
Dorottna Mankla
Lorraine Hekkien
Anne Moursand
H.W. Moursand
Fonda Wee
R. L. Post
Margaret
Ann Knox
Lear Ashmore
Mary Lewise Newmat
Agnes Barnes
Joyce
Schnabel
Bernice Cullen
B. Knox
Ann Knge
Social Calendar Honors at Brackenridge High School Council
Saturday evening events feature Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ragstale hosting swimming at Laude Park 5 p.m. to honor Spencer Rowland graduate. Mrs. Cle Ivers and Mrs. Franite C. Bette host a Le Fonds dinner for Miss Bille Pitter. Mr. and Mrs. Schreiner host buffet at their New York City connected home, with Mr. Roland Punstey listed. Mined D. Taylor Jr. and Mrs. H. DP. Taylor attend a dance from 7 to 1 p.m. honoring Brackenridge High School council members.
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Kenneth Ragstale
H. DP. Taylor
Sticen Council
Brackenridge High School
Bride Elect Shower Honors Marjorie Boyle at Friday Event
Mrs Clifford Zirkel and Mrs Peter Cooper hosted a nine item shower for bride elect Marjorie Boyle attended by thirty guests. Mrs W G Smith and Mrs Gus W Bonnet assisted with refreshments at the Village Hall event.
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Clifford Zirkel
Eter Cooper
Marjorie Bole
W. G. Smith
Gus W. Bonnet
Pianists Win Place on Honor Roll
Mrs. Alice Davia Berryman of Omaha is listed for the National Piano Playing auditions. YWCA piano students from San Antonio and nearby towns compete for local district state and national honors. Already selected for districts are Lynne Moris Forrest Robertson Marian Levy Betsy Browhing Flaine Scarlack Walter Flowers Marcille Martin Ann Yoda Barbara Ann MacKenney Warner Gre Bowman Norma Jen Binger Merle Cobb. State honorees include Doris Hudspeth Consia Hill Glendy Gay La Grona Linda Joyce Bherfield Joyce Ray Rosenberg Twdith Deaton Julianne Carroll Marianne Carroll. National picks feature Jeanne Closalt Ruth dean Scharlack Catharine Cocker Diene Giles Douglas Hart Sarah Joe Robertson Kl an Johanson Tommy Relen Burns.
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Alice Davia Berryman
Omaha
Neb
Coa
San Antonio
Lynne Moris
Forrest Robertson
Marian Levy
Betsy Browhing
Flaine Scarlack
Walter Flowers
Marcille Martin
Catharine Cocker
Diene Giles
Douglas Hart
Sarah Joe Robertson
Klan Johanson
Tommy Relen Burns
Luncheon Attendees List At Brit Shawl Club
Karl Zimmerman was healed to the following group at luncheon at the Brit Shawl Friday. Mas dames Gordon McSwant, Weller Giffin, John Treffer, William Geltzman, David Johnston, Richard Adams, DB Towner, Tom J. Smith, Charles Stoll, Robert Kim hen, Lew Morgan and Robert Nix.
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Mars
Karl Zimmerman
Healess
Brit
Masdames
Gordon McSwant
Weller Giffin
John Treffer
William Geltzman
David Johnston
Richard Adams
DB. Towner
Tom J. Smith
Charles Stoll
Robert Kimhen
Lew Morgan
Robert Nix
Spafford McKaig Ceremony Honors Mary Ellen McKaig Bride
Miss Mary Ellen McKaig daughter of Mrs H H Tipps wed Sgt John L Spafford son of Mrs Lester Spafford of Spritefield Missouri in St Henrys Catholic Church Saturday morning The Rev Father James Lackiyood officiated Capt Wasiand P Moosly aided by sister of the bride Mrs Conway Hankingon as her attendant Cpl Andy Draneyk was best man and ushers included Harry White and Robert Kane A reception followed at the home of the bride’s family with out of town guests Mrs Spafford and Miss Rosemary Spafford of Springfield and Mrs Franklin Ronnke of Falls City Texas attending the event.
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St. Henry's Catholic Church
James Lackiyood
Wasiand P. Moosly
Conway Hankingon
Cpl
Andy Draneyk
Jane
Harry, White
Robert Kane
Rosemary , Spafford
Margaret Pittman
Frankli Rohnke
Rosemary Spafford
Springfield
Franklin Ronnke
Falls City
Texas
Mrs Areble Hrown Hosts Supper Party Friday
Mrs Areble Hrown invited about forty guests to a supper party at La Fonda Friday evening honoring Mr Wilba Nox of Brownstown Jud. and extending warm compliments in a cordial social event.
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Areble
Friends Co
la Fonda
Wilba Nox
Brownstown, Jud
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