End of Nazi Rule Reveals Allied Surrender Plans
A detailed account of Allied mercy in Europe as Albert Speer laments Germany’s fate and Doenitz, Himmler, and other leaders negotiate surrender terms. The piece notes Allied occupation lines, Austria’s division, and Von Rundstedt’s surrender actions amid final Führer events.
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Gestapo
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Himmler
Great Britain
U. S
Russia
Reich
Britain
America
Germany
U.S
Austria
Vienna
Nazi Germany
Farm Markets Demand Seen Strong Through 1845
Market observers expect sustained demand for farm products in 1845 as consumer incomes remain ample to buy anticipated civilian supplies. The February 1945 nonagricultural income payments index reached 240, a record high and about 5 percent above last year.
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Big US budget cut trims wartime spending
President Truman outlined a July 1 budget totaling 83 billion dollars, sliced by about 7.5 billion with large cuts in shipbuilding and defense agencies. Maritime commission retains funds for current and future programs. Reductions target Education for defense workers, ORSD, OWI, War Production Board, Censorship, and Defense Transportation as postwar needs rise.
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Maritime Commission
Europe
Federal Security Administration
Office of Scientific Research and Development
Office of War Information
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War Production Board
Office of Censorship
Office of Defense Transportation
Pacific U Boat Drive thrives in air conditioned subs
U boat operations in the Pacific boast air conditioned submarines with sun lamps and ice cream machines, claims from Vice Admiral Charles Lockwood Jr. The force has sunk about 200000 tons of combat ships and 4000000 tons of cargo vessels while targeting Jaw supply routes. Crews remain tough, aided by comfort features to sustain long patrols.
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U. S
Charles Lockwood Jr
Pies Frozen In Lockers Surpass Fresh Baked Pastry
A Rutgers University test shows aauk frozen pies pulled from freezer lockers rival or exceed freshly baked pies in flavor and pastry quality. Magicians have long pulled pies from hats. now scientists report similar results with frozen pies.
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Rutgers University
War Production Faces Readjustment After V E Day
War Production board officials say arms contracts are being reduced to ease the shift to peacetime. Despite higher civilian output after V E Day, defense needs will keep production strong with 48 billion dollars in munitions and supplies planned in the first year after victory in Europe. Some material and manpower controls will remain for the Pacific war, and employment priorities may be set for lumber textiles and rubber due to limited supply and their peacetime importance.
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Germany
War Production Board
Europe
Milwaukee man tests 650 foot dive suit
John Browne of Milwaukee entered a specially built tank wearing a 60 pound diving suit and a helium oxygen mask. Pumps created pressure equivalent to 650 feet of water while he remained submerged. The test aimed to extend submarine rescue depth and Browne claimed success and possible dives to 650 feet. He endured 240 psi at 550 feet, with total pressure around 570000 pounds.
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John Browne
Milwaukee
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Browne
Expensive Feedbag To Be Lifted After V E Day
Turfmen report the ban on horse racing costs breeders and owners about 5 million dollars monthly for upkeep with 32 000 horses involved. About 20 000 stallions mares and foals on farms 6 000 in training at seven dollars daily and 6 000 runners at three dollars daily. Some estimate four million dollars in revenue lost from purchases since January 3 when the ban began, leaving many horsemen seeking aid from track management on loan.
Postwar Base Trusts debated at San Francisco conference
U N delegates discussed international trusteeships for conquered territories and occupied regions with focus on U S defense of the Pacific after the war. American representatives urged a plan allowing perpetual base leases on islands without handing control to another power, citing Bermuda Newfoundland and the West Indies and the Panama Canal Zone lease terms.
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San Franceisco
U. S
Pacific
Great Britain
Bermuda
Newfoundland
West Indies
Meat Crisis House Report Calls for Price Readjustment
A special House committee urged adequate pricing backed by government subsidies to ease meat shortages. It criticized OPA for raising retail prices first and urged higher fat cattle premiums and hog floor prices to curb black markets and ensure producer profitability.
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OPA
Victory in Europe ends six year war with unconditional German surrender
Allied forces completed the end of World War II in Europe as Germany capitulated unconditionally. Nazi forces, exhausted after months of heavy fighting, yielded across northern Italy, Austria, Holland, Denmark, and the Bavarian Alps, while the Allies prepared for occupation and ongoing war against Japan.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Wehrmacht
U. S
Czechoslovakia
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Karl Doenitz
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Austria
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Karl Daenitz
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Reports Confirmed On V Day Rumor Denial
President Truman recalled the earlier April 26 false peace rumor and White House denial stating there was no foundation for the report. He said he had been in contact with General Eisenhower as celebrations began after the confirmed victory news.
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U. S
White House
Harry S. Truman
Eisenhower
Milestones on the Road to Victory in World War II
A brisk timeline traces key Allied and Axis actions from Poland’s 1939 invasion through Hitler’s fall in 1945. Major events include Dunkirk, Stalingrad, North Africa landings, D day, Rhine crossing, and Berlin’s collapse with Allied advances across Europe.
War Against Japan Requires Massive Allied Mobilization
After victory in Europe, the Allies face a second war against Japan. The army estimates 5,000,000 foot soldiers are needed, with the navy and air forces fully committed. Divisions will be reshaped, training begun, and shipping organized over months as U S forces move from Europe through the Panama Canal or directly to Pacific ports. Japan counters with 6,000,000 troops, plus possible increases and youth-trained reserves to be called up.
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