Few Nazi Holdouts Still Fight as War Ends in Prague Pocket
Amid Prague chaos and Allied advances, a handful of German formations refuse to surrender. Czech broadcasts claim Nazis shell, loot and burn while firemen are prevented by gunfire. Patton’s Third Army closes in on Prague as other pockets, including Norway and the Baltic region, brace for capitulation.
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Workers Walk Out in Detroit
Detroit workers strike after VB Day proclamation with about 11,000 leaving Ford Lincoln and GM plants. Forty percent at Ford walked out led by an RN employee nicknamed Pied Piper. Spontaneous celebrations erupted near Chrysler, Highland Park, and other plants.
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Six More Flee To Spain After Air Reentry Incident
Manya along with Leon De Grelle and five companions landed on Capeda beach near San Sebastian after a flight from north Germany. One plane occupant was injured on landing as Spanish authorities detain De Grelle and the group for UN disposition amid an ongoing investigation.
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San Antonio greets V E Day with quiet pride
San Antonio observes V E Day in orderly fashion with veterans and civilians reflecting on the war’s end. Police officer J M Cline notes the calm as crowds pause. cheerleaders at Brooke hospital center lead a mass gathering with remarks by Brig. Gen. George Beach and others. Public offices and local businesses announce celebratory actions while soldiers return to normal routines after a long war.
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Truman Urges Continued Work After Allied Victory
President Truman hailed Allied victory but warned the job is not done. He urged relentless effort to secure peace, thanked allies, and praised leaders Churchill Stalin Eisenhower and de Gaulle while noting the debt to their nations.
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Australia Proclaims V E Day Quietly With Holiday
Australia marks V E Day with a public holiday for tomorrow and nationwide Thanksgiving services. Interdenominational ceremonies planned in major public squares as government prepares to announce the victory from Canberra tonight led by Acting Prime Minister J B Chifley for Prime Minister John Curtin.
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Sixty first birthday marked by call for global peace
He described his birthday as a hippy style celebration and urged the United States to pursue peace and justice in San Francisco. He warned the world faces a critical situation and urged the United Nations to act fully or risk spoiling the chance for peace.
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Girl Scout Leader Training Class Set in Bexar County
First session of the training class for license leaders in outdoor activities for the Bexar County Girl Scouts will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. Wednesday at headquarters in the Houston building. Second session is scheduled for Friday night at the Classs park camp site. Miss Lucille Douglas will conduct the classes. An adult troop leadership course will be given at headquarters with sessions at 9:40 a.m. May 16 and 17.
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