Jap Planes Damage Two British Ships and Okinawa Battles Continue
Allied reports say Japanese aircraft damaged two British ships near Miyako and Ishigaki in the Sakishima group while American and Allied forces on Okinawa pressed southward under heavy bombardment. Nimitz quoted casualty totals through May 3 as 2,337 killed, 11,422 wounded, 514 missing.
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Tokyo
Berlin Surrender Viewed as Authentic One by Reds
Berlin surrender story outlines that Germany capitulated to the Allies with two signings at Reims and Berlin. Stalin reportedly sought a delayed victory announcement from Moscow as Churchill arranged a broadcast. Soviet officials treat Berlin’s signing as the final surrender despite Moscow’s silence.
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Baseball scores from the national and minor leagues
Yesterday's results show jitsburg 9 Boston 5. Philadelphia 5 Chicago 2. Brooklyn 6 St Louis 4. New York 6 Cincinnati 1. American League Cleveland 2 Boston 1. Detroit 4 New York. Chicago 6 Philadelphia 4. Washington at St Louis postponed due to rain. Eastern League Utica 3 Albany 2. Albany 9 Utica 2. Hartford 5 Binghamton 2. Hartford 9 Binghamton 1. Scranton 1 Williamsport 0. Williamsport 3 Elmira 18. Wilkes Barre game noted.
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House Passes Bill Seeks Treaty Voice In Senate
The House approved a constitutional amendment proposing that treaties require ratification by a majority in both houses before becoming operative. The vote was 283 to 83 with most opposing Republicans. Supporters argue for more democratic treaty control, while backers of the current two thirds Senate rule defended its purpose. Rep. Dean P. Taylor voted for the resolution.
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Kaiser Plans Whole Villages of Low-Cost Homes
San Francisco promoter Henry J. Kaiser outlines a plan to build entire communities of affordable houses selling for 4 to 5000 dollars with monthly payments. The program envisions KAiser owning layouts, schools, markets, and manufacturing or sourcing materials, possibly including appliances, to create self-contained developments.
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Henry J. Kaiser
Japan vows war to end Allies as crisis deepens
Tokyo broadcasts cited by the FCC report Cabinet and Emperor Hirohito endorsing no shift in war aims while urging Imperial authority to declare a state of emergency. Journalist Tokutomi urged transforming Japan into a single war camp as Germany falls, warning Okinawa’s battle is decisive for the empire’s fate.
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Okinawa
Tekutemi
Prisoner of war canteen sales cut in three states
New York New Jersey and Delaware prisoner of war camps will stop selling beer cigarettes candy soft cola drinks cookies and crackers. ban applies as stocks run out and no later than May 45.
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Second Service
Dunkerque Surrenders to Allied Forces
Luxembourg radio reports the last German garrison at Dunkerque has surrendered. Dunkerque was the final German resistance pocket in France to capitulate to Allied forces, marking the end of major German resistance in the area.
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Alps
Vinson Lifts Curfew And Race Track Ban
War Mobilization Director Vinson announces immediate repeal of the midnight curfew and racing ban while maintaining key controls. He warns Japan’s fight will require continued labor, production and rationing, with gradual demobilization and reconversion plans, estimating job losses and a slow return to civilian industry.
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Goering and Kesselring Surrender to Seventh Army
Nazi leaders Hermann Goering and Albert Kesselring surrendered to Lt Gen Alexander M. Paten’s Seventh Army near Austria. Goering and his wife Emmy Sonnemann were flown to the U S command post after a dramatic capture while defending Berchtesgaden.
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U-Boats Sink Three U S Ships Off Atlantic Coast
The last days of the war saw submarines sink at least three U S ships along the Atlantic coast and a fourth vessel near Cape Elizabeth Maine after an explosion. A Navy inquiry probed the loss of 39 lives in New England with reports of a sudden draft during drill while a U boat attack near Point Judith Rhode Island left twelve missing.
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Nazis Battle Near Hamburg In Segemberg Forest Clash
British Second Army reports a small engagement at Segemberg about 23 miles north of Hamburg. SS units resisted and surrendered after a brief standoff. German troops moved in to clear the area while the forest was turned into a restricted zone.
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Roosevelt Mourning Period Ends Monday
Acting Secretary of State Grew announced the end of the mourning period for President Roosevelt by sundown Monday. Flags will remain at half staff until then and the nation observes reduced ceremonial tribute.
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Yanks Break Jap Trap At Davao and Tarakan Drive
Allied forces report progress across the Davao Gulf area with the 2th Infantry Division invading Samar Island and establishing a bridgehead north of Mintal. Tarakan Island operations near completion as Api Hill falls to Australian and Dutch troops. In northern Luzon, heavy fighting around the Benaite and Salete Pass continues as divisions seal 33 Japanese cave defenses in two days.
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Halifax Faces Possible Rioting Rampage
Halifax authorities fear a new outbreak of riots after two deaths and widespread damage unofficially estimated at over five million dollars. Military and civilian police guarded the city as defense HQ notes large quantities of hoarded Hyvor fuel the unrest.
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B 29s Strike Oil Installations in Japan from Guam
More than 400 B 29 bombers attacked naval oil storage areas and airfields in southeastern Honshu and Kyushu from Guam. The mission marked one of the largest B 29 sorties against Japan.
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Germans Still Battle Reds In Moravia
Stalin announced the liberation of Prague and said a small group of die-hard Germans remained in Czechoslovakia. The Moscow communique reported capitulation proceeding on all fronts except in Czechoslovakia where troops retreat westward. Prague patriot radio invited President Benes and the government to return to Prague.
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Three U S Units Block Kesselring Surrender at Saalfelden
U S forces prevent Field Marshal Kesselring from surrendering immediately as he delays on a train at Saalfelden Austria. Aides report he intends to surrender to Maj Gen Maxwell Taylor of the 82nd Airborne Division later today. Soldiers from German units and Allied reconnaissance teams observe the standoff to ensure a controlled capture.
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Majority to Return from Europe in Troop Redeployment Plan
The Army outlined a nine to twelve month redeployment from Europe and the Mediterranean theaters, moving about 2.86 million troops out in nine months and 3.1 million in twelve, leaving a 10 000 occupation force. About 43 000 troops, including former prisoners, will return this month by air and sea. Maj. Gen. Charles P. Gross noted monthly withdrawal rates and potential use of captured enemy ships to speed movement. Troops arriving in the United States will go to 22 personnel centers, with priority to be sent home near their residence for furloughs before reassignment and training.
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