Allied War Fronts Rage Across Pacific and Asia
U S battleships bombarded targets on Okinawa while Philippine and Tarakan actions intensified. Doughboys in Davao fought a real engagement as Australian and Dutch forces neared the Djocarta oil field. Germany’s collapse loomed as Allied leaders urged Japan to surrender unconditionally.
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Associated Press
Europe
Yank Doughboys
Philippines
Davao
Tarakan Island
Borneo
Okinawa
U. S
Germany
Japan
Truman
Mindanao
Libby
Drome
Tarakan
Djocata
Conferees Move Toward Peace Foundation at UN Talks
United Nations security conference marks European end with a brief ceremony absent Soviet participation. Key officials from United States, Britain, France and China pledge to lay foundations for postwar peace and two thirds voting on committee decisions is approved.
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Harrison Salisbury
San Francisco
U.P
United Nations Security
Europe
Marshal Stalin
Germany
Memorial Opera House
Edward R. Stettinius
Anthony Eden
Georges Bidault
Wellington Koo
China
VY. M. Molotov
Stalin
Stettinius
War Production Board authorizes civilian transport plane making
The War Production Board allowed the aviation industry to resume civilian transport plane production for American airlines but ordered it not to hinder military schedules. Airlines expect first new planes late 1945 or early 1946, aiming for about 300 aircraft, mainly four-engine transports.
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Washington
American Airlines
War Production Board
Movie Actor Jon Hall to Enter Army After Examinations
Los Angeles reporters say actor Jon Hall will be sworn into the Army Wednesday at Fort MacArthur after two prior rejections for failing the physical. A public relations officer confirmed he reported for induction on Tuesday.
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Los Angeles
Jon Hall
Armed Forces
Fort MacArthur
German soldier’s loose lips aided Allied effort in war
An Army briefing reveals German soldiers frequently talked openly when captured, providing Allied forces with valuable intelligence since North Africa. Field Marshal von Rundstedt also reportedly shared extensive details about the German army system, though not about ongoing operations.
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United States
Ferd von Rundstedt
von Rundstedt
Truman Proclaims End to Rationed Restrictions
President Truman’s V E day proclamation ends the brownout rule and signals possible lifting of horse racing curfews and midnight entertainment bans. War Mobilizer Vinson to discuss further actions at a Wednesday press conference as Congress hears of doubled civilian gasoline production from 1 million to 2 million barrels.
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Washington
Truman
M. Vinson
Congress
Harold G. Boeschenstein
War Production Board
Senate War Investigating Committee
Reds and Nazis Battle to the Bitter End in Europe
Moscow reports Germany's unconditional surrender after Berlin pact ratified. Red army advances from Dresden toward Bohemia and Prague with Zhukov and Konev leading drives. Allied leaders Churchill and Tedder involved as German capitulations unfold across Czech and German front lines.
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Moscow
Olson, Butte War Hero, Dies in England Plane Crash
Lt James Gordon Olson 4 Butte veteran of bombing missions over Germany was killed in a crash April 26 in England. He had just been promoted to first lieutenant and served as Flying Fortress pilot instructor. Born Forsyth June 12 1921 he was a 1939 Butte High graduate and attended Montana School of Mines.
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James Gordon Olson
Butte
Germany
England
Olson
C. A. Olson
Spokane
Milwaukee Road
Forsyth
Montana School of Mines
Surrender ratified in Berlin as Allied leaders witness signing
The unconditional surrender of Germany was formally ratified in Berlin after V E Day proclamations by President Truman and Prime Minister Churchill. Signatories included Allied Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Tedder and Marshal Zhukov, with German leaders led by Field Marshal Friedeburg and Admiral Stumpf witnessing the event.
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London
U.P
Russia
Germany
Dresden
Moscow
Berlin
Joseph Stalin
Winston Churchill
Wilhelm Keitel
High Command
Hans Juergen Stumpf
Luftwaffe
Hans Georg Friedeburg
Navy
Gregory K. Zhukov
Arthur Tedder
Paris
Truman
Sir Arthur Tedder
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Air Force
Carl Spaatz
United States Strategic Air Forces
Jean de Lattre de Tassigny
United States
Britain
Stalin
Hitler
Reich
Churchill
Wilhelm Kietel
Red Armies
Carl A. Spaatz
Europe
First Army
Truman deems Germany defeated as war nears end
President Truman announced Germany’s defeat with Prime Minister Churchill, while Stalin was silent. He urged no V E day celebration and asked Americans to mark Mother's Day with joyful thanks and prayers for full peace. The war’s major combat phase closes for Americans after three years, four months of struggle.
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Washington
Truman
Germany
Japan
Europe
Churchill
Stalin
Franklin D. Roosevelt
White House
Admiral Hewitt to lead Navy Pearl Harbor probe
Admiral Henry K. Hewitt has been assigned by Secretary Forrestal to continue the investigation into the Pearl Harbor catastrophe. Hewitt, from Hackensack New Jersey, formerly commanded the Eighth Fleet and US Naval forces in Northwest African waters. Forrestal earlier said the formal inquiry found no grounds for a general court martial but will press for further evidence and review of officers' judgment at Pearl Harbor and in Washington.
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Washington
Henry K. Hewitt
Forrestal
Pearl Harbor
Hewitt
Hackensack
N. J
Eighth Fleet
United States
Navy
Naval Service
Woman Remarries After Husband Reported Dead Chooses First Marriage
In Long Beach California Helen MacDowell 23 recounts choosing to remain with her second husband Ens Robert A MacDowell after Lt Harold W Goad was reported dead in 1943. She says someone will be hurt and hopes Goad feels the same, while considering annulment and awaiting a call from Goad.
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Long Beach
Calif
Army
Harold W. Goad
Calcutta
Helen MacDowell
Robert A. MacDowell
Pacific
Goad
Burma
War Department
Rangoon
Edwin C. Zuhras
Portsmouth
Ohio
Patton's Army Fires Last Shot in West
Paris reports the final German surrender signed in Berlin as WWII ends in Europe. General Patton’s Third Army last fired on the western front in Czechoslovakia after Eisenhower’s forces advanced into France, with Patton issuing a cease fire at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
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Patton
Paris
Germany
von Kietel
Europe
Reich
Eisenhower
France
Czechoslovakia
Third
Czecho
Demands for Tax Slicing Heard on Capitol Hill
On V E day hearings on tax reform, Rep. Doughton signals no broad tax cuts this year while urging spending cuts. Proposals include ending the 95 percent corporate excess profits tax this fall and lump-sum postwar refunds, credits for excess taxes, foreseen losses deductions, and raising the small business excess profits exemption from 10 000 to 25 000.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
Doughton
D-N. C
House
Ways and Means
Knutson
R-Minn
Japan
Japan Beaten and War Ends in Europe Victory Day
London reports Prime Minister Churchill proclaims Germany’s unconditional surrender signed at Reims will be ratified in Berlin and hostilities end at midnight British time. King George VI urges gratitude, while crowds cheer in Parliament and Moscow awaits its official notice of peace.
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London
Churchill
Japan
Germany
George VI
British Empire
Buckingham Palace
10 Downing Street
Reims
Berlin
Commons
Britain
Washington
Moscow
Weather Outlook For Butte And Regions
Partly cloudy Wednesday and Wednesday night with a high near 62 in Butte. Tuesday’s high reached 65, with a low around 27 at 4 am. West of the divide expected partly cloudy with 65 to 70 high. east of the divide partly cloudy with some mountain showers and southwest areas, high 50 to 60.
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Butte
Montana
Divide
End of Nazi Empire Seen in Berlin After Soviet Entry
Berlin reports describe German tears and hunger marking the fall of the Nazi regime as Soviet forces enter the city. An Associated Press observer details rubble strewn streets, ruined Tempelhof, and civilians clearing debris under Russian guards, noting the near disappearance of young men and the city’s shattered infrastructure.
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Berlin
Hitler
Red Army
New Order
Tiergarten
Tempelhof
Luftwaffe
Berliner Strasse
Central Asia
Belle Alliance Platz
Prisoners Told of Surrender Amid War Tides
In Washington on May 8, 71 German POWs in the United States were informed that Germany had surrendered unconditionally. The War Department authorized postings in POW camps housing about 343,000 Germans. The proclamation states that Nazi government no longer exists and Allies hold all power in Germany. POWs remain under American law and must follow orders. repatriation under Geneva Convention remains policy.
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Tom Reedy
Washington
Army
Europe
War Department
United States
Reich
Department
Germany
Geneva
Aviation Expert and Navy Veteran to Speak at Civic Club
Geoffrey F. Morgan, Douglas Aircraft speakers bureau manager, will address the January civic club meeting at the Finlen hotel on "The Shape of Wings to Come." Lt. Richard H. May, U S N R, formerly of Portland and stationed at Pasco Naval Air Station, will also speak.
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Finlen Hotel
Geoffrey F. Morgan
Douglas Aircraft Company
Morgan
America
Richard H. May
Portland, Ore
Pasco Naval Air Station
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