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Member Audit Bureau of Circulation Number 157 1 ALLIES PROCLAIM FULL SURRENDER Truman Sets Aside Next Sunday as Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving Prime Minister Announcement Officially Bears Out AP On German Capitulation Report Slow, Steady Gains Mark Pacific Front Only Reverse Suffered In China; Military Men Cheered by Aid Prospects From Europe By The Associated Press With the promise of huge reinforcements in men and material from Europe, Allied ground forces reported slow but steady gains on every cific front Tuesday except on erratic China battlegrounds. Allied commanders fighting Japan generally greeted VE day with quiet satisfaction, while worries over possible entrance of the Soviet union into the Pacific war were heightened. Gen. Jiro Minaml, head of totalitarian party, told the Nipponese that defeat of Germany left them nothing "to think about but how to Superforts Out Again Tokyo reported Iwo Jima based Mustang fighters raided the Tokyo airfield as about 50 Superforts con- tinued neutralizing raids on suicide air bases in southern Japan. Bombers ranging down the China coast and up to Tokyo sank five sizable Japanese ships and damaged six others.

U. S. Tenth army forces made a general advances on Okinawa, the stepping stone island 325 miles south of Japan. the strangest battle in the Philippines the U. S.

41st division annihilated eight hundred grounded Japanese airmen trapped on the A Zamboanga peninsula of Mindanao. They had fled from New Guinea where Australians were reported closing in on Wewak. 86,535 Japs Lost Fleet Adm. Chester W. Nimitz reported that the Japanese on 9 (Continued on Page Five) (Column Excuse Us if We Don't Join the Celebration General Issues Victory Order PARIS, May 8.

UP) General Eisenhower in a victory order of the day told members of the Allied expeditionary force Tuesday that their great triumph was achieved by "working and fighting together in a single and indestructible and by a of air, ground and naval power that will stand as a model in our The supreme Allied commander said in part: crusade on which we embarked in the early summer ef 1944 has reached its glorious conclusion. It is my especial privilege, in the name of all nations represented in this theatre of war, to commend each of you for the valiant performance of duty. route you have traveled through hundreds of miles is marked by the graves of former comrades. From them have been exacted the ultimate sacrifices. The blood of many nations American, British, Canadian, French, Polish and others has helped to gain the victory Yankees Liberate Belgian King LONDON, May 8 UPi Liberated by American troops after five years of Nazi imprisonment, King Leopold III of Belgium Tuesday faced a future beset with uncertainty.

The 43 year old monarch and his commoner whom he married while a rescued by U. S. Seventh army doughboys who overpowered German SS (elite guard) troops guarding the royal party at Strobl, eight miles east of Salzburg in Austria. With the king and queen were 18 members of their staff and their four children, three of the latter by 'his first wife, Queen Astrid, who died in an automobile accident in Switzerland in 1935. A group of civilians had tipped the doughboys off to the whereabouts of the royal entourage.

Reports from Belgium have indicated that the kings homecoming would be received with mingled feelings by his countrymen. Some Belgians resent bitterly the fact that Leopold did not flee to an Allied haven, as did the queen of the Netherlands. Some also think he should explain why he capitulated to the Nazis 18 days after they invaded Belgium. New Big Three Parley Looms Meeting Believed Necessary to Solve Peace Problems By John M. Hightower SAN FRANCISCO, May 8.

UP) A meeting of President Truman, Prime Minister Churchill and Premier Stalin is expected by United Nations diplomats to be arranged soon after VE day. These authorities believe that New Urgency to Work SAN FRANCISCO, May 8. Secretary Stettinius said Tuesday the end of the war in Europe given new urgency to the work of the conference of United In an address prepared for radio delivery, Stettinius said that American dead and wounded in the war given us one more chance to build a world order free from In a radio talk to Canada, Prime Minister Mackenzie King said that end of warfare in Europe is not the end of the war. There is still another enemy. The United Nations have still to bring about the unconditional surrender of Smokers Pay Tax On Cigarets Cigarets, if you can find them, are two cents more expensive in Idaho Falls as dealers Tuesday began complying with the new' state cigaret tax.

Beginning Tuesday all cigarets had the two cent tax added to the retail price. The tax stamp is placed on each package of cigarets by the wholesaler and is collected by the retailer. Most wholesalers and retailers were taking inventory of cigaret stock on hand Tuesday preparing to put the new tax into effect. only a gathering of the Big Three somewhere in the European area can solve some of the urgent problems now arising from the total defeat of Germany and (Continued on Page Five) (Column Five) Six Killed In Mystery Blast LAKE VIEW, May 8. Six persons, including five children, all members of a fishing party, were killed Saturday by an unexplained explosion in mountain country near here, officials disclosed Tuesday.

The only survivor was the Rev. Archie Mitchell, pastor of Christian Alliance church in Lakeview, who said one of the children over and told us that there was a white object nearby. We went to investigate. It blew up and killed them Army intelligence officers arrived and clamped strict censorship on all civilian authorities. No details were available.

Moods Mark VE Day Rites Humble Thanksgiving For Degree of Peace Expressed at Services Profound meditation, sober reflection and deep humility tempered the VE day jubilation for Idaho Falls residents as they gathered Monday night in the Idaho Falls junior high school auditorium to hear representatives of all churches Protestant ancj, join in humble thanksgiving that the have in Europe and in fervent hope that the "palace of peace in Holland may become that in spirit as well as in Principal speakers of the evening were the Rev. Joseph I. Gulick, pastor of the First Presbyterian and Cecil Hart, member of (Continued on Page Five) 'Column Four) President Calls For Vigorous War on Japan WASHINGTON, May 8. (AP) President Truman proclaimed Tuesday and victory in the European theatre of the greatest war in history. He went on a radio hookup at 7 a.

m. (mountain war time) to read his formal proclamation, which he prefaced with brief remarks in which he solemnly warned: victory is but half won. The west is free, but the east is still in bondage to the treacherous tyranny of the Japanese. When the last Japanese division has surrendered unconditionally. then only will our fighting job be Solemn Glorious Hour It was President Truman's 61st birthday, his first in the white house, and he described it as solemn but a glorious In his proclamation he designated next Sunday as a day of prayer for offering "joyful thanks to God for the victory we have won and to pray that He will support us to the end of our present struggle and guide us into the of For in rejoicing over victory, he asked the nation not to forget that and abide in the homes of thousands of Americans.

is a solemn but a glorious he declared. General Eisenhower informs me that the forces of Germany have surrendered to the United Nations. The flags of freedom fly over all Europe. this victory we join in offering our thanks to the providence which has guided and sustained us through the dark days of Thus was brought to a close the (Conllnuec. on Page Five) (Column Their Word Makes It Official President Truman Prime Minister Churchill Sensational Surrender Scoop Explained by AP Kennedy Breaks Story, Gives' Reason; Now Under Suspension i By The Associated Press Official announcement of victory in Europe Tuesaay morning came a little less than 24 hours after the Associated Press had disclosed that the European war was over and that the final papers had been signed.

This is the story of how the Associated Press scored the overwhelming news beat, acclaimed by editors throughout the world as possibly the Educators Begin Survey At Local High School Thirteen Idaho educators, headed by John W. Condie, state high school supervisor, Tuesday began their survey and evaluation of the Idaho Falls high school. The survey was brought about as the result of a statement before the state board of education by E. Owen, Idaho Falls, state board member, that conditions at the school were Immediately following the charge by Mr. Owen the local Idaho Falls school board requested the state board of education to investigate the In addition to the educators several lay persons from Idaho Falls and Blackfoot have been invited and are expected to assist in the survey, said Mr.

Condie. Arriving in the city Monday evening the group met to organize into activity and subject matter committees. The subcommittees, in groups of three, began their survey by visiting the class rooms Tuesday. Under the plan the ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth grades will be evaluated to criteria set up by national standards, pointed out Mr. Condie.

Committees organized will conduct their surveys in their own particular phases such as physical education and health, English, mathematics, science, fine arts, shop, homemaking, department curriculum, school plant, administration, teaching staff, guidance and student activities. During the survey, which Mr. Condie says he hopes to conclude Thursday evening, standardized tests will be given in some of the classes. Here to assist Mr. Condie in the survey are J.

C. Eddy, assistant state superintendent of schools, William Gillam, superintendent of education director Rupert high school, Lillian Navratil, state director of Smith-Hughes home economics program, Stanley Richardson, assistant director of vocational agriculture, Louis L. on Kat.an) Infantry Show Set For May 21 Your a demonstration by veteran infantrymen to promote the sale of war bonds during the Seventh war loan drive, will appear in Idaho Falls May 21, Capt. Cecil Rhodes, returned Pacific veteran in charge of publicity, announced in Idaho Falls Tuesday. Arriving to make arrangements for the demonstration, Captain Rhodes reported that the show would hold its Idaho premiere in Idaho Falls, then would be shown in Pocatello, Twin Falls, Boise, Lewiston and Coeur Alene.

The show, consisting of two parts, will be held at the Idaho Falls armory and at Highland park. A static exhibit of infantry weapons and equipment will be displayed at the armory between 2 p. m. and p. m.

Second portion of the show will be held at Highland park when an hour long program, including a commentary describing and demonstrating the infantry squad and attached weapons, will be shown. Highlight of the program will be an assault on a Japanese pillbox. PERSHING ILL WASHINGTON, May 8 UP) The man who led American troops to victory in John J. Pershing was on the sick list Tuesday when surrender in World War 11 was proclaimed. A war department spokes- AP Suspension Held Challenge To Free Press By The Associated Suspension of the Associated European filing privileges as a consequence of Edward news story of surrender was described by the American press and its leader as a challenge to a free press.

SHAEF lifted the suspension of AP staff's privileges on the continent after the protest was supported by a mounting tide of editorial comment, appeals to President Truman and statements from the press. The suspension lasted nearly seven hours. Supreme Allied headquarters, however, retained the ban as it applied to Kennedy. Many of the statements termed the suspension and a to the American concept of a free condemned official action in withholding confirmation of the surrender and praised exclusive story. most resounding in history.

The story was broken by Edward Kennedy, chief of the Associated Press western front staff, who was present at Reims, France, 75 miles east of Paris, Sunday night and early Monday when the surrender articles were signed by representa- tives of the American, British, Rus- sian and French military com- mands and the German govern- ment of Grand Adm. Karl Doenitz. Returns to Paris Kennedy returned to Paris at dawn Monday, May 7. At 3:24 p. British time (7.24 a.

MWT) Monday, Kennedy got through a telephone call from Paris to the London bureau of the Associated Press. The connection was faulty and his voice was faint. Lewis Hawkins of the London bureau, who knew Kennedy well, recognized his voice. Dictates Story He took down the flash that the war was actually over that Germany had surrendered unconditionally and completely. Then Kennedy dictated slowly and quietly 10 of his story.

He said the surrender articles were signed in General Eisenhower's headquarters at Reims at 2:41 a. French time Monday. (6:41 p. MWT, Sunday). He gave the names of those signing for each party, with other pertinent details, plus a quote from the German chief of staff, Col.

Gen. Gustav Jodi: this signature the German people and armed forces are, for (Continued on Page Five) (Column Six) Cease Fire Order Issued LONDON, May 8. The Czech controlled radio announced Tuesday night that a order had been issued in Prague and its vicinity upon agreement between the Czech and German commanders. Marshal Stalin announced the capture of Dresden, capital of Saxony, as the dying German grip slowly relaxed on the southern German pocket while Allied Europe celebrated VE day. The Czech broadcast said the cease fire order was issued at 7:26 p.

m. (11:25 a.m., mountain war time). Shortly before, Marshal Stalin (Continued on Page Fivei (Column Five) Hostilities End At 4:01 P.M.; Moscow Silent By The Associated Press May 8. The Allies proclaimed Tuesday the unconditional of Germany. President Truman in Washington, announcing solemn but a glorious set next Sunday as a day of thanksgiving but reminded blows will continue until the Japanese lay down their arms in unconditional Prime Minister Churchill told the world the Germans had signed the unconditional surrender of all their land, sea and air forces in Europe at 2:41 a.m.

Monday. Allied radios flashed orders to all German and German controlled ships at sea to go to the nearest ports and await further orders. Churchill said hostilities would cease at 12:01 a. m. May 9, (4:01 p.m., mountain war time, Tuesday), and the unconditional surrender will be and confirmed at Berlin." Grand Adm.

Doeqitj broadcast to the axeman preMonttV that all would be iald dotfat by 11 p.m. German time. (Britain is on double summer daylight time, making the time midnight there.) General DeGaulle told the French people war is and the "victory of the Allied nations is the victory of Moscow Radio Silent Supreme headquarters dispatches made it clear the surrender was to all Allies, but the Moscow radio was silent even after Truman and Churchill had spoken. There had been general expectation that Stalin would speak simultaneously. Churchill, officially hearing out dispatch of Edward Kennedy of the Associated Press, (Continued on Page Five) (Column One) City Back at Work Other Towns ObserveVE VE day had already accorded its niche in history by Idaho Falls and several other East Idaho communities but several other towns in the Upper Snake River Valley, including St.

Anthony and Rexburg, were heralding the surrender of Germany Tuesday. Business houses in Idaho Falls, Shelley, Rigby and Ucon were doing business as usual after closing in observance of the epoch making news Monday. St. Anthony and Rexburg decided to remain open Monday to await official proclamation by President Harry Truman. only observance of VE day was a community wide dance Monday night but remained open both Monday and Tuesday as the Bingham county leaders decided to pass by a day of rejoicing.

Special programs and church services marked the big man reported the 84 year old hero was but no de-jday in Idaho Falls, Shelley, Rigby tails. 'and Ucon alter stores had closed for the day. The celebrations were generally subdued as most of the celebrators were mindful of another milepost to peace in far east battlefields. Idaho Falls banks which remained open Monday awaiting official proclamation by Governor Gossett also remained open Tuesday. Indications were that no proclamation would be received and that the bank doors would stay open throughout the VE day celebrations.

The Idaho Falls liquor store was closed both Monday and Tuesday but will again open its doors Wednesday. In Shelley a program at the Shelley LDS tabernacle featuring a talk by William Gang, chaplain of the Bonneville county American Legion post was held, and in Rigby, a similar program was conducted at the Rigby LDS tabernacle building. Special patriotic programs were held at Rexburg and St. Anthony Tuesday after whistles nalled beginning of the eventful day. 902 Idaho Men To Be Called For May Quota BOISE, May 8.

selective service headquarters Tuesday ordered local boards to call up 902 men to fill the Gem state's 778 man induction quota this month. Lt. Col. Norman B. Adkison, state selective service executive officer, said additional men are customarily ordered to report for induction because of the percentage of rejects during final induction examinations and the fact that some boards are unable to fill their calls because of the lack of manpower.

Thirteen per cent of the men called for induction last month were rejected as unfit for military service, the officer said. Boise and Pocatello area men will be Inducted at Fort Douglas, Utah, May 25-29, and north Idaho registrants will be inducted at Spokane May 25-26. June induction quota is 765 men. No Formal VE Day Proclaimed WASHINGTON, May 8 UP) In announcing victory in Europe, President Truman Tuesday carefully avoided any use of the popular term and white house sources later made it clear that for the United States no formal VE day was proclaimed. Instead the President in keeping with his announced wish that the European victory should not be made the occasion for unrestrained celebration set aside Sunday as day of This will be May 13, Mothers day.

Mr. Truman called upon the people on that day their faith, to unite in offering joyful thanks to God for the victory we have won and to pray that He will support us to the end of our present struggle and guide us into the way of Flowers on FDR Grave WASHINGTON, May 8. UP) Turning away from the microphones over which he announced victory in Europe, President Truman Tuesday ordered flowers placed on the grave of Franklin Delano Roosevelt at Hyde Park, N. Y. In tribute to his predecessor who died before final European victory was achieved, it was learned that Mr.

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