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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1945
Page
5
President Truman proclaims V E Day at the White House signaling Germany’s unconditional surrender after six years of war. Kronigk and Doenitz confirmed defeat as radios crackled with news from London and New York. Jubilation mixed with sober relief as the world awaited the final capitulation in the Pacific.
Grand Admiral Karl Doenitz announced that Germany will lay down all arms at four o'clock local time. The surrender marks the official end of World War II in Europe though sporadic fighting continues in Czechoslovakia where Gen Ferdinand Schoerner defies the order. American forces move to end remaining resistance as Prague reports tanks nearing the city.
The German unconditional surrender to the Western Allies and Russia was signed at a red schoolhouse near Reims. Gen Jodl signed for Germany, with Allied and Russian leaders, marking the end of a war that lasted five years, eight months, and six days with vast casualties.
Today marks a double celebration as V E Day coincides with President Harry S Truman's 61st birthday born May 8, 1881, in Grandview Missouri, making him the first executive to hail from that state.
Lights to return as officials report a possible end to the wartime brownout. The fuel-saving restriction was to continue through Europe’s war end, with no word on curfew cancellation. Also noted are military updates on Hitler’s last offensive weapons and a Fifth Armored Division capture near Danburg revealing V-weapon production.
Sikeston churches plan all day open houses and services to mark potential German surrender. Baptist Church holds 9 am thanksgiving. St Francis Xavier opens for prayer. Methodist and other churches schedule 7 30 pm services. Christian Church keeps doors open for prayer. Roger Bailes to speak. candle light roll call planned for May 10 for service members.
In celebration of V E Day Sikeston stores and public schools are closed for the day. The Chamber of Commerce and Superintendent Tharon E Stallings had announced the plan to close the remainder of the day if Germany surrendered before two PM and to close for the next day as well after two o'clock.
United States casualties are put at about 00,000 and war expenditures near 185 million dollars as the nation approaches V-E Day. Officials issued the estimate today noting the heavy human and financial costs endured during World War II.
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