Victory Proclamation Highlights End of War Efforts
President Truman urged continued vigilance as unconditional surrender of Japan ends the war. He called on all Americans to stay steadfast until peace is secure, praising faiths uniting in thanks and prayers for guidance to the end of the present struggle. Doenitz announced German arms would fall silent by 5 pm EWT, following Eisenhower's headquarters report of surrender at Reims.
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Eeen
Truman
Europe
Karl Doenitz
Eisenhower
Stod
Germany
Victory in Europe declared as war ends in Europe
President Truman announces unconditional Nazi surrender in Europe from the White House Oval Room. He vows a world peace rooted in justice and law, urges sustained work, and pays tribute to Roosevelt while signaling allied resolve in the Pacific and beyond.
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West
East
Europe
White House Oval Room
Franklin D. Roosevelt
San Francisco
Washington
Roosevelt
Washington Monument
Capitol Dome
Truman
Churchill
Stalin
Eisenhower
de Gaulle
France
Britain
Atlantic
Barbariam
Real Estate Classifieds Pickup Lines Remain Helpful
Inquiries point readers toward real estate listings in the classifieds, guiding buyers to available homes and land parcels. The column highlights local agents, pricing glimpses, and property notes to assist quick decisions. Corner offices and street addresses are listed to help shoppers locate featured properties.
Surrender and retreat as Allied forces advance in Europe
Reported surrenders and withdrawals across multiple theaters as Allied armies press into German-held territory. German-occupied Bohemia capitulation claimed while Norwegian harbors see Allied ships. Red Army traps Germans on the Vistula estuary and near Danzig. Yugoslavia reports Slovenian capital liberation and drives toward Zagreb. Isolated German groups face armistice or annihilation prospects.
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Latvia
Quisling
Vilassov
Red Army
Vistula
Danzig
Yugoslavia
Flensburg
Ljubljana
Slovenia
Zagreb
Mortayis
Dukerque
la Rochelle
St. Nazaire
Bordeaux
Lorient
Channel Islands
Eindhoven
Rotterdam
Amsterdam
Bague
Schoerner
Moravia
Germaniepsburg
Wes
Olomouc
Olmnern
Summer Fashion Book offers 1500 pattern designs
Pretty Scalloping and Pattern promotes a summer sewing guide with a full color showcase. Include name, address, and style number in the order. Hester zone numbers? The ad lists No. 764 and sizes 10 through 20 with yardage details. Pattern Department Harpers? New York address provided.
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Hester
Hagerstown Daily Mall
18Th St
New York
How Many Years Will You Live
Edwin J. Dingle, after twenty one years in the Far East, asserts a mystic power can transform life and health. He reports a dramatic personal recovery and wealth, then offers a free 9000 word treatise through The Institute of Mentalphysics in Los Angeles for interested readers._address_: Institute of Mentalphysics, 213 South Hobart Blvd Dept. 230, Los Angeles 4, Calif.
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Forbidden
Tibet
Edwin J. Dingle
Doath
England
Far East
Dingle
Institute of Mentalphysics
South
Hobart Blvd
Los Angeles
Calif
Doenitz’s cease activity order noted in anti-sub patrols
Nayar patrols remained active and Orkney Islands fishermen continued their anti submarine vigil despite Doenitz issuing a cease activity order.
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Doenitz
Orkney Islands
Clothing drive reaches final shipment in Hagerstown
The Hagerstown Lions Club oversaw a large clothing collection tallying about 100000 dollars in value. J Keller Shank led county coordination with depots, boxes, and transport, while Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts aided in collections and distribution. Two carloads from Hagerstown are bound for Russian war relief.
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Hagerstown Lions Club
J. Keller Shank
Board of County Commissioners
Retailers Bureau
Bureau
Boy Scout
Wagerstown
Hagerstown
Williamsport
Girl
Russia
Berlin Surrender Ratification Prompts Allied Victory Cheer
Churchill frames Berlin surrender as a major Allied victory but warns that Japan remains unchecked. He notes German disorganization and urges rejoicing for VE Day while stressing continued effort ahead. He calls for redoubled strength to finish the war at home and abroad.
Storage committee led by Sperow Stone and Fridinger
Wilson P Sperow and Ver non Stone and Harry T Fridinger headed the storage packing and shipping committee, guiding duties and oversight for the project.
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Wilson P. Sperow
Vernon Stone
Harry T. Fridinger
Service Men and Women in Uniform From Hagerstown Area
Promoted staff sergeant Mrs Ellen Fouch Hammond of Yarrowsburg is stationed in New Guinea after two years in the Pacific. Sgt Arthur J Durst, son of A L Durst of this city, injured in Italy with the 16th Air Force ground forces. S/Sgt French S with RAF in Dutch East Indies. Lewis L in Germany. Pfc Robert M Durst in Marine Air Corps at Cherry Point. Ninth Air Defense Command unit Sgt John R Martin now serving in Belgium, son of Mr and Mrs John R Martin of Hagerstown. M/Sgt Robert G Whitacre, 25, son of Mr and Mrs Robert R Whitacre of Hagerstown, returned home via Miami Beach redistribution station. Asiatic-Pacific campaign ribbon with one battle star awarded for 34 months in Southwest Pacific theater.
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Ellen Fouch Hammond
Yarrowsburg
New Guinea
Pacific
A. L. Durst
Arthur J. Durst
16Th Air Force
Italy
Sgt
Durst
Hagerstown
French S
RAF
Dutch East Indies
Lewis L
Germany
Pfc
Robert M. Durst
Marine Air Corps
Cherry Point
N.C
Ninth Air Defense Command
Belgium
John R. Martin
Air Defense Command
Ninth Air Force
Martin
West Franklin Street
Miami. Beach
Fla
Robert G. Whitacre
Robert R. Whitacre
West Church Street
United States
Army Ground and Service Forces Redistribution Station
Miami Beach
Whitacre
Southwest
Standard Lime ‘and Stone Company
Martinsburg
Ws Va
Local Orchardist Stanley Fulton Highlighted In The American Fruit Grower
The 110000 bushel cold storage and packing house east of Hancock built last year by Stanley Fulton is featured in an illustrated article. It traces his career from purchasing 200 acres in 1937 after running his father’s orchards ten years, details the plant’s refrigerating storage and packing units, and outlines his postwar expansion plans.
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Hancock
Stanley Fulton
German Surrender Speech Marks End of Fight
General Doenitz announced unconditional surrender after May 6 and 7 in a solemn address. He said arms were laid down on May 8 and urged Germans to walk a difficult path with unity and discipline while hoping for a free future for their children in Europe.
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Doenitz
Reich
Donutmobile bond drive heads to Hagerstown event
Mrs W Geary Porter named chairman to lead activities for the May 24 25 26 appearance of the Depotmobile in Hagerstown. Bond drive perks include donuts with bond purchases. assistants listed include Mrs O P Bohman Mary R Garrett J Alvey Long and A Roy Phillippy. Roy Danzer to head entertainment for the visit. The bond drive begins May 14.
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W. Geary Porter
Hagerstown
Bond
John D. Jollyday
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