Soviet Officer Says Body of Hitler Found
Tass war correspondent Anatoly Pilugin reports a Russian general stated Hitler’s body was found in Berlin with bullets and a hand, photographed by Russian photographers. The general said Goebbels and family bodies were found burned but identifiable, while others doubt Hitler’s death.
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Seconit
Ariat
Anatoly Pilugin
Tass
So- Vigh
Haseié
Adolf Hitler
Bertin
Sir Bernard J. Montgomery
Marshal Konstactin Roxossovscy
Srcy
Berlin
Pilugin
Taso
Bodice
Propa
Sanda
Joseph Goebbels
Goebbels
Truman Victory Remarks Highlight Surrender Message
President Truman delivered a sober news conference stressing unconditional surrender while noting it does not mean Japanese enslavement. He marked his birthday with the victory proclamation and joked about early hours as the capital observed V E Day with subdued ceremonies amid rain. A strange rumor of a German sub near New York Harbor prompted a police launch, but the vessel proved to be a naval ship with laundry hanging.
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Japan
Mr. Truman
Roosevelt
Capitol Dome
Washington Monument
Alfred
Courthill
Stalin
Eisenhower
Charles de Gaulle
New York
New York Harbor
Baz
Russia and U S Generals in dawn talks over surrender timing
Report by Bill Shadell notes a dramatic broadcast from Reims as Gen. Omar Bradley wakes to a call from Gen. Eisenhower. The exchange announces a surrender to take effect one minute after midnight Tuesday, prompting Bradley to notify army commanders and halt Patton’s Austrian Czech front advance to limit casualties.
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Jodi
Bill Shadell
Omar Bradley
U. S. War Army Group
Eisenhower
Shadell
Brad
Bradley
Patton
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Shadelt
Rationing and Price Policy Updates From War Agencies
The article reports on pending 30 day extensions for fuel studies by Army and Navy, continued rationing uncertainties, and Office of Defense Transportation doubts about easing prohibitions. OPA chief Bowles plans a Friday news conference to outline civilian price ceilings for goods like washing machines and refrigerators. A WPE notice highlights textiles shifting to third-highest priority for manpower, alongside tanks and aircraft.
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Office of Defense Trans
OPA
Chester Bowles
WPE
Manpowet
Reds Fail to Explain Polish Arrests Amid Wartime Talks
Stettinius and Eden report 16 Polish readers among detainees.Americans and British weigh mem bers for a broadened Warman group. Possible Russian nonresponse could stall talks and threaten the Warsaw government. Harriman Clerk Kerr and Molotov travel to Moscow, signaling resumed negotiations on Big Three terms at Yalta if explanations satisfy Moscow.
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Stettinius
Eden
Hott
An & Deadstock
Warsaw
Harriman
Clerk-Kerr
Moscow
Molotov
Yalta
Real Patriotism in Oregon Farming Community War Effort
Real patriotism shown by men workers for the Red Cross at Greenacres Oregon, a small farming community. They walk miles to contribute to the war effort while women balance many duties at home and in the field.
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Greenacres
Orégon
Women of Moose to fete candidates at dinner
Women of Moose plan a May 19 anniversary dinner at Hoffinth's Mensada with seven new members to be initiated at May 15 meeting. Guests include Mrs Wealthy Hart Mrs Florence H Bost Trey Belrose and others from Cohoes and area. Virginia Bertrand grand regent announced officer nominations May 15 and elections in June.
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Women of Aie | Moose At
Hoffinth’s
Mensada Thos
Mra Wealthy
Hart
Florence
H. Bost
Trey
Dorsthy. Belrose
Marthe Vauthier
Mra
M. A. Bresurt
Editors Protest AP News Blackout Over Kennedy Suspension
The Associated Press faced broad editorials and public appeals after its European staff privileges were suspended following Kennedy's surrender story. Editors from Syracuse to Denver condemned the move as a strike against press freedom and urged President Truman to lift the ban.
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Associated
Pristeges
Edward Kenneds
Germany
Saalae FP
A. P
the & Pls
Truman
Ested
Seven Hours
Allied
Kennedy
EL Cam
Josephus Daniels
News and Observer
Raleigh
N.C
Howard
Roy W. Howard
Scripps-Howard
United Press
Syracuse
N.Y
United States Army
Associated Presse
Colorado Springs
Colo
Garetts
Alls
Unconditional German Surrender Ends World War II in Europe
Reports say Doenitz may have taken over from Hitler to arrange surrender as Montgomery’s forces press into Denmark and Flensburg radios urge restraint. Allies and Russians seek confirmation of Hitler’s death, with occupation and relief tasks shaping postwar Europe.
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Supreme Headquarters
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Friedeburg
Montgomery Taurstar
Deenitz
Denmark
Flensburg
Germany
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Himmler
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West
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Alps
15Th
Prague Continues Fight as German Holdouts Surrender
The report notes 91,000 German troops at Dunkerque St Nazaire Lorient and La Rochelle surrender was assumed under unconditional terms. Yugoslav city Zagreb fell to Tito's forces as Dresden, once the Reich’s ninth largest, was captured by the Soviet First Ukrainian Army.
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Dunkerque
St. Nazaire
Lorient
Ea Rochelle
Channel Islands
Germany
Fred
Zagreb
Tito
Dresden
Konevs
Stalin
Editorials condemn radio suspension protests across the nation
The article compiles editorials from major papers condemning the suspension of Kennedy and demanding accountability. It notes criticism from the American Newspaper Editors Association and the Richmond Times Dispatch. It reports Paris signaling Kennedy’s suspension would be lifted except for Kennedy himself and cites Jonathan Daniels of the White House.
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American Society of Newspaper Editors
Truman
Congress
Richmond
Times-Dispatch
Oakland
Calif
Tribunne
Tony
Kennedy
Jacksonville
Fla
Times
Union
Jonathan Daniels
White House
Paris
Cohoes Soldiers Awarded Medals For War Service
Two Cohoes soldiers earned Bronze Star awards for meritorious service. Dominic Loupreite of 9 Cataract Street received the Bronze Star for action against the enemy in Northern France. John A. Murray of 280 Orchard Street served with Army engineers in the Mediterranean Islands campaign and also received the Bronze Star.
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Dominic Loupreite
Mary Lamanna
Cataract Street
France
Cpl
John A. Murray
John Murray
Orchard Street
Meranmnas
Mandated Islands
Forced Trade-in Rule Enforced by OPA Clampdown
Miss Gertrude M. Burns, senior price division clerk, says dealers cannot require a trade-in to buy a new car under OPA rules. Several cases of tied-in sales have been reported, with the price division seeking to eliminate the practice in its territory.
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Carlegal
OPA
Gertrude M. Burns
Sgt William Woods Granted Purple Heart for German War Wounds
Mrs Mary Griffin Woods of 434 Wighth Street reports her husband Sgt William Woods received the Purple Heart for injuries in action in Germany on March 24. He is attached to a parachute troop unit 4 demolition and is hospitalized in Southern France. He is father to Richard 9, Stefan 8, Ronald 7, Gerald 5, Anita 10, and Kathy 6 months.
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Mary Griffin
Woods
Wighth Street
William Woods
Germany
France
Richard
Stefan
Ronald
Gerald
Anita
Kathy
Cohoes G O P Prepares for Fall Campaign
Cohoes Republican leaders plan for fall elections with meetings led by Walter E. Wettime Jr. petitions must be filed by June 28 1968 and primary day moved from fall to July 32. Andrew J. Brackey named junior examiner of state expenditures in Albany.
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Cohoes
Walter E. Wettime, Jr
Searih
Andrew J. Brackey
Founglove Avene
Cohoes Catholic Daughters Elects Mrs Meron Grand Regent
The Cohoes Court of Catholic Daughters elected Mrs Helen Meron as grand regent of Court St Bernard at a Monday meeting in Cohoes Knights of Columbus quarters. Plans were outlined for the 39th anniversary banquet at the Elks clubhouse on Wednesday May 16 at 4:20 pm with staff officers named and committees formed.
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Helen Meron
Court St. Bernard
Catholic Daughters of America
Knights of Columbus
Cohoes
Florence White
The
Elks
Offcers
Elizabeth MacLoughlin
Margaret
Walsh
Mirenda Butler
Monitor
Marie Harrigan
Anna Mar Bowman
Mary McCormack
Wilhelmina Branet
Sue Harrigan
Sentinel
Mary Welch
Jane Gidoon
Marie Hart
Hazel Donahue
Laura VanDe Bogart
John O'Grady
Florence Vaughn
Butler
Cochairman
Margaret Welsh
Brunet
Harriet Campbell
Catherine Carter
Agnes McGill
VanDe Bogart
Jed
Mise Donahue
Lorena Janotlz
Celebration at Cohoes Expresses Gratitude After Victory
Amid celebratory events, citywide services and prayers marked the postwar mood. The crowd gathered at churches including St James Methodist and St John’s Episcopal as civic leaders thanked participants and urged continued dedication to war goals. Schools held patriotic programs and workers returned to duties as Mayor Roufer kept offices open for those attending services.
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Timar
Willian
Spain
Ghuretes
Pomas Cashotte
Ciy
Fraccis L McCarey
Ebureh
Victor
Blex
The
Reformed Church
George
McFivein
First Baptist Church
St. James’ Methodist Church
Bari C. Fryer
Donald 2. Lewis
First Methodist Church
St John's Episcopsi Church
Schuyler Dbd
Jenkins
Japan
Keveny Memorial Academy
Bernard's Church
Boty
Rudolph I. Rou Fer
Forget Me Not Days Flower Sale in Cohoes
Disabled American Veterans Frances A Kelley Chapter observes Forget Me Not Days Friday and Saturday in Cohoes with flowers sold citywide to raise funds for World War II and other veterans hospital patients. Frank Howe and William Langlois lead the drive. A church representatives meeting to discuss USO contributions was postponed.
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Cohoes
Frances A. Kelley
Frank Howe
Wiliam’ Langlois
Abandoned Property Notice Amid Insurance Firm Proceedings
A legal notice details the abandonment of property under The New England Mutual Insurance Company and zoning actions in Troy New York. It cites property owners and court proceedings, with references to inspectors and a May 1915 filing in the Superior Court.
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Belew Ag
Lanting- Sravies
Boson
Massicomeea Siete
Cepme
NEW England Mutual Emss Insurance
New York
Buperry
Troy
Chester A. AtRipSds
New Yorks
Saif -Buildings
Pitt Ie
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Susiman Memorial Presbyterian Church
Gibert H. Robert
Cohoes Real Estate Board
New York State Society of Real Estate Appraisers
Veterans’ Aanimation
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Cohoes City
Hans D. Weise
Sallie Cummings
Mary Lynch
Hans D. Weiss
Cohoes Health
Hell
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Beatrice A. Vers
Atrecie J. Vere
Edward J. Stanton
Columbia Street
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Joseph A. Franklin
Wasdeaton
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Tsubdeaton
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Waterford, N.Y
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