German Surrender Ends War in Europe Victory Declared
German Foreign Minister Schwerin von Krosick announced unconditional surrender to the Allies. The German high command ordered cease of activity by U boats, and Eisenhower’s headquarters confirmed the surrender at 2:41 a.m. French time at Reims. King George VI and Churchill prepared statements as Truman and Stalin poised to address the world.
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London
Wehrmacht
Europe
United States
Britain
Soviet Russia
Eisenhower
Reims
Associated Press
George VI
Churchill
Truman
Stalin
Richard Kasischke
Ludwig Schwerin von Krosick
Germany
Flensburg
Adm
Doenitz
Adolf Hitler
von Krosick
Czechoslovakia
Vy Edward Kennedy
France
Russia
Red School House
Gustav Jadl
Ministry of Information
George
Grand Adm
Karl Doenitz
Edward Kennedy
Rheims
Allied Supreme Headquarters
Paris
A. P
Schaef
Molotov Urges Speed at United Nations Conference
Soviet Commissar Molotov pressed for quick progress at the United Nations conference as Allied victories in Europe narrow the path to security foundations. He offered no new policy on Japan beyond Russia’s April denunciation of the non aggression pact and hinted at possible plenary session timing to mark V E Day.
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Molotov
Europe
Japan
Germany
Russia
Two Anacondans Die in Action in World War II
War department telegrams report the deaths of two Anaconda soldiers. Pfc. William Kuffner was killed in Germany on April 24 after enlisting July 21, 1944 and shipping out December 30, 1944. Pfc. Ben Steele died of injuries in the Philippines on April 15 after training at Camp Cook and overseas service beginning October 1943.
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War Department
William Kuffner
Germany
Ben Steele
Cebu
Philippine Islands
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Esther
Judith
William Jr
Bremerton
Wash
Joseph Kuffner
Joseph Powers
Butte
John Pupich
John McCarver
Long Beach
Pvt
John Peterson
Milwaukee
Detroit
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H. J. Steele
East Fifth Street
Camp Cook
Calif
Prinz Eugen and Seydlitz Surrender to Allies at Copenhagen
The 10,000 ton German heavy cruisers Prinz Eugen and Seydlitz along with 160,000 tons of merchant ships surrendered to the Allies at Copenhagen, as reported by a British radio broadcast recorded by the Blue network.
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New York
Seydlitz
Copenhagen
Blue Network
Truman to Address Nation by Radio Next Morning
The White House announced President Truman expects to speak by radio at 9 o’clock Tuesday morning with a press conference at 8:30 a.m. ET. Press Secretary Daniels said the remarks’ text would be released to press and radio after the conference. He noted the statement would stand for itself as the official V-E day answer.
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Washington
U.P
White House
Truman
Jonathan Daniels
Daniels
Okinawa gains after bombardment routs Japanese fortifications
U S Tenth army troops on southern Okinawa moved forward Monday after a heavy naval bombardment that silenced strong Japanese fortifications. Navy bombers off Korea and Japan sank or damaged 13 enemy vessels. Army losses through Monday totaled 36 535 killed, per Fleet Adm Nimitz.
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U.P
U. S. Tenth Army
Okinawa
Korea
Japan
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Chester W. Nimitz
U. SS. Pacific Fleet
Scribe Who Reported Surrender Loses His Filing Facilities
Paris May 7 An Allied order suspending AP filing in the European theater was lifted except for Edward Kennedy AP western front chief who sent the Reims dispatch on Germany's unconditional surrender. The earlier order by SHAPE public relations halted all AP filing from Paris for several hours.
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Supreme Headquarters
Associated Press
European
Edward Kennedy
Western Front
Reims
Germany
Supreme Headquarters Public Relations Division
Frank Allen, Jr
Fighting Still Rages on Tarakan Island
Allied warplanes operate from the captured Tarakan airfield as ground fighting continues on Tarakan. MacArthur says Australian and Dutch East Indies troops cleared area east of the Po mpesian oil field while fighting remains in Tarakan city. Bombers target Kenin g an airfield and west coast facilities. fuel depots shipyards and warehouses burn. Farther south US forces push on Mindanao and Luzon as Balete Pass near Japanese resistance edge.
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Borneo
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Davao City
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Luzon
Balete Pass
Truman's Birthday Marked By V E Day Coincidence
Washington May 7 U P If V E day comes Tuesday it will fall on President Truman's birthday anniversary The Chief Executive was born in Lamar Missouri on May 8 1884 The report notes the birthday date aligns with the potential victory holiday and mentions his birthplace and birth year.
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Washington
U.P
Truman
Lamar
Breslau Falls to Soviets as Prague News Breaks
Premier Stalin announced the capture of Breslau, the last German fortress, as Patton’s tanks reach Prague in revolt riddled conditions. Czech radio says US First Division commander arrives as liaison. Germans to surrender Wednesday after noon. Shelling continues near Bulovka hospital.
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Robert Musel
London
U.P
Josef Stalin
Breslau
Germany
George S. Patton
Prague
Europe
United States First Division
Patton
Bulovka Hospital
German forces in Prague surrender to allies
Prague radio reports unconditional German surrender in Bohemia and Prague. At 1:30 a m May 8 the German command ordered cease fire nationwide, with acknowleged transmission delays causing briefing gaps to units.
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London
Prague
Bohemia
One Butte Serviceman Killed in World War II Action
Four others from Butte are listed as wounded in action across Pacific and European theaters. Pvt. Ivan Rogers was killed on Luzon April 6 while serving with Army infantry. Other casualties include Sgt. Francis M. Young slightly wounded in the Pacific, Lt. Philip Vovetich injured in Germany April 23, Pfc. Robert Hunt wounded on Negros Island April 11, and Pfc. Homer A. Matson wounded in Italy.
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Butte
Pacific
Ivan Rogers
Luzon
Francis M. Young
Philip Vovetich
Germany
Robert Hunt
Negros Island
Homer A. Matson
Italy
Army Infantry
Philippines
Stores to Remain Open on V E Day in Butte
Merchants' Division of the Chamber of Commerce announces business as usual in Butte despite V E Day reports. President Truman urged continued work until victory is secured and churches urged to lead appropriate thanksgiving.
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Chamber of Commerce
Butte
Joy and Gayety Sweep Nation as Surrender Declared
The nation erupted in joy at Germany's unconditional surrender with Times Square in New York the hub where about 500,000 gathered. Crowds knelt to pray, ticker tape flew, and offices emptied while workers kept war production going.
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Associated Press
Nazi Germany
Japan
New York City
Times Square
King George VI Congratulates Eisenhower on Victory
London May 8 King George VI sent a message to Gen Eisenhower praising the Allied forces for a complete crushing victory in Europe. He recalled the 11 months since the crossing of the English Channel and the liberation of nations enslaved by Germany.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
United Nations
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Great Britain
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Eisenhower
English Channel
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King George
Weather outlook for Butte and Montana
Butte expects decreasing cloudiness and a cooler day and night Tuesday with a low around 60. Monday highs near 54 and a low around 2 surpasses no records. Montana should be fair and warmer Tuesday with highs from 50 to 60.
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Butte
Montana
Germany signs unconditional surrender ending World War II
Jodi, new chief of staff of the German army, signs the surrender alongside Soviet and French representatives. Eisenhower not present at the signing, but meets the delegates afterward to confirm understanding of terms. Britain declares Tuesday Victory Day with Churchill and King George addressing the nation.
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Eisenhower
United Nations
Jodi
Supreme Allied Command
Ivan Susloparoff
Russia
Francois Sever
France
Jodl
Adm
Hans Georg Friedeburg
Germany
Poland
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