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The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-05-07
GERMANY HAS SURRENDERED
Gruening Green Book Answered in Part by
 Doc Walker Bulletin

Senator Norman R. (Doc) Walker of Ketchikan has issued short re- port to the people of Alaska con- cerning a previous report issued by Gov. Ernest Gruening as the battle of the 1945 Territorial Legislature continues a month after adjourn ment. Says Senator Walker:
 After four years of close political association with Governor Gruening during which time have defended his every action and allowed myself to be thoroughly mislead and de- ceived-I believe that it is now time --and overdue-that should public ly break with the Governor in the best interests of the Territory in which I have lived for more than thirty years, in which I have raised my family and in which my daughter and my Fairbanks-born grandchild reside.
 Whether he has done it knowing ly or unknowingly, the Governor has created state of mind in the Territory that is positively harmful. Some of the minor irritations which he has cause will be listed at this time, but the major ones will be stressed upon before election next year.
 Tn 1914 the Governor wired Harry Mccain to file for Attorney General and after the primary was over he supported Ralph Rivers. After the special election in 1914 to fill the office made vacant by the late Sena- tor, Arthur P Walker, he told mem bers of the Alaska Native Brother hood that he voted for Frank Price iand told the members of the Con- gress of Industrial Organizations that he voted for Chuck Davis. These, as I have stated, are minor matters, but they indicate the whole trend ot his thought. Of course, it is his right, just as it is the right of any citizen, to vote as
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for Germany and wink at American
 branch banks who did business
 with the Germans in Paris might look over the record of President Sergio Osmena of the Philippines. President Osme feels so strongly about anyone who CO., operated with the enemy that he has even thrown two of his sons, Nicasio and Sergio, Jr., into Bilibid Jail to await trial as collaboration ists.
 Long before the Leyte landings last October, President Osmena had received reports from guerrilla leaders that his two boys were col labOrating with the enemy in Luzon.
 When Gen. MacArthur's forces landed on Luzon, Nicasio identified himself as the Presidents son. Ni- casio was lavish in his praise for the returning U. s. forces, violently denouncing the Japanese. Three days later President Os-
 mena arrived in Manila. He ordered, among other suspects, that two of bis sons, Nicasio and Sergio, Jr., be jailed. Nicasio feigned illness and military authorities re- moved him to a private home under protective custody. His special privi-
 leges didn't last long. AS soon as
 the report reached the President,
 Nicasio went back to prison. He
 and his brother will be tried by jury with the rest of the accused collaborationists and punished ac- cordingly.
 Two other sons of the President,
 however, had distinguished them
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RED FORCES
 HOPPING UP
 NORTH PORTS
SeapIdne Base in Baltic Is Taken Other Armies
 Approach Prague
By Eddy Gilmore

Associated Press War CorrespOndenD MOSCOW, May Assault forces of Marshal Konstantin Rokossov- sky's Second White Russian Army captured the German island sea- plane base of Ruegen, 45 miles south of Sweden, yesterday, and hundreds of Germans brought out of hiding in little Baltic ports around the island today swelled the number of prisoners to nearly 1000.
 All of Germany's Baltic shores were cleared, while Soviet forces in Czechoslovakia smashed into the outskirts of the Moravian war pro- duction center and railway june tion of Olmuetz (Olomouc) 12S miles from Prague on the main rail line.
 Gen. Andrei I. Yeremenko S
 Fourth Ukrainian Army, moving into the approaches of Bohemia in the region of Hohenstadt, reached positions 115 miles east of Prague
 today, while silence still was main-
 tained over the activities of the First, Second and Third Ukrainian Armies, north, east and south of
 the Czech capital.
 A German controlled Prague
 radio said that Russian forces under Marshal Ivan Konev had en-
 tered Bohemia from Saxony at a
 point probably 60 to 65 miles north of Prague.
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VIE Day Observance in
 Juneau Be Held ToniQhi

Tonight at 8 o'clock a city-wide service in observance of VIE Day will be held in the 20th Century Theatre. All citizens are invited to attend.
 The Territory will be represented by Gov Ernest Gruening, the city of Juneau y Mayor Ernie Parsons, and the churches oi Juneau by the Rev. G. Herbert Hillerman, Presi- dent of the Ministerial Association. All the churches in Juneau will be represented by having their minis ters take part in the service.
 All Girl Scouts will meet tonight in uniform at 715 o'clock in front of the Federal Building. From there the Scouts with their leaders, will go in troops to attend the VIE Day observance at the 20th Century Theatre.
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Pat Heck Crowned
 US0 May Queen

The biggest honor that can be be- slowed by servicemen of the Juneau USO goes this year to Pat Fleek popular local girl.
 Before a large crowd, tense with anticipation, the announcement o1 her choice as the 1945 USO May Queen was made Saturday night at the Scottish Rite Temple.
 Kept secret until the moment of the announcement, the selection ot Pat was hailed with enthusiasm. She was given .corsage and a crown of flowers by the Club Dir ector, Zack Gordon, who presented them on behalf of all servicemen. r She then led the Queens Waltz dancing with John Fischer of Chica- go, a member of the local Port Con- pany.
 Miss Fleek is a member of this years graduating class of the Juneau High School,
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JAPAN MAY
 NOW FALL
 INTO LINE
Nips May See Face Saving Opportunity But If fNot,
 Fight On to Finish :.
By Jeff Erickson

GUAM, May 7-The possibility that Japan may see in Germany's surrender a face-saving opportunity to accept unconditional surrender was one suggestion discussed by of- ficers and men of the U. S. armed forces here today. But, if the Japa- nese want to fight to finish, they will get what they want.
 These expressions were heard as the final equalization of Nazi Ger many was greeted with quiet satis- faction at the Guam Headquarters of Fleet Admiral Chester w. Nimitz, from which the Pacific area is being directed against the last sur viving Axis partner.
 There was no immediate comment from Nimitz or other top con- manders, but the rank and file, as well as high staff officers, realized it will be months before major movements of troops and equipment from Europe to the Pacific can be completed.
 When the conquest of Okinawa is ended, air bombing of Japan's mainland will be stepped up. Korea and Japanese positions in China also will be hammered in a tight ening sea and air blockade.
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Doughboys See Strange Ending 10 Strange War;
 Comes as Anfi- Climax
By Don Whitehead


 WITH THE U. s. FIRST ARMY IN GERMANY, May 7-The an nouncement of complete victory over the Germans will come as ar anti-climax to American Dough- boys who have seen the German Army disintegrate.
 They are now asking themselves Where do we go from here?"
 It is strange ending to 8 strange war, an ending nobody could have quite visualized anc without the dramatic conclusion most of us had pictured. Suddenly the war just melted away into nothingness and the guns were still.
 The war came to an end for this army some weeks ago. That is why VIE Day will be little more than a symbol to troops who had seen victory in the making for days. It took no official announcement foi them to realize it was all over.
 There is no enemy across Mo- Mans Land to come forward with upraised hands in final surrender Across the Mulde River are the Russians There is no desolate battlefield and the Doughboys are not in foxholes. They sat in the warm sun cleaning their battle worn gear and weapons.
 There will be no wild celebra- tions among the troops. These men have seen too much death and suffering. They have seen this Nazi world come apart at the seams and its miserable people struggling along the roads of defeat. marked more plainly with signs of fallen na- tion than any proclamation ever could
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TRUMAN 10
 GIVE OUT
 STATEMENT
President Makes An. nouneement Regarding
 3-Pdrty Agreement

WASHINGTON, May ' The White House marked time today on a momentarily expected victory in Europe proclamation-but ar engagements were complete for President Truman to go on the air when it is issued.
 Broadcasting equipment was readied for use in the White House diplomatic room, usual site of Presidential radio addresses.
 President Truman was comforting with aides in the executive offices today as news was flashed to the world from Reims of the uncondi- tional surrender of German arms.
 Newsmen surged into the White House in anticipation of an ex- pected VIE announcement.
 OWI Director Elmer Davis was among those at the White House. He told reporters:
 When there is any official an- nouncement, it will come from in there.' CIndicating the Presidents office).
 Subsequently, President Truman conferred at length with Under secretary of State Joseph c. Grew and Assistant Secretary of State William L. Clayton
 
 It was officially announced by the President that he has agreed with the London and Moscow Gov ernments that he would make no announcement on the surrender of Germany until simultaneous an- nouncement can be made by the three governments"
 Until a simultaneous statement can be made" he declared. there is nothing I can or will say to you"
 The Presidents statement, re- leased by Press Secretary Jonathan Daniels, wa saddressed to the press and radio.
 When Daniels was asked about British announcements that to- morrow will be observed as VIE
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he pleases but---why the duplicity?
 Men who are trusted in Alaska like the former Highway Engineer William Hesse are accused by the Governor of falsehoods. He harbors a hatred of w. c. Arnold because MT. Arnold is employed by the Canned Salmon Industry. The Governor has no reason to hate MT Arnold and those who know Arnold know of his loyalty, honesty and in- tegrity Nor has the Governor any reasons to accuse every person whc disagrees with him of being an i'm postor or unpatriotic.
 T am sure that he did so with out design, yet, he did to my know ledge, write to one stricken wife and mother at least, condoling heI on the death of her husband who had been shot down in action al- though it was never announced that he had been killed. He was only missing in action and later wrote that he was alive and we'll. Such an error and indiscretion is unpardon- able because such information con- ing from the Governor would ap- pear to come with authority and weight.
 The Governor has set class agaist class and race against race in his blind desire to have his own way regardless of the opinions and beliefs of others. I will prove this to you in good time if live to see the coming year.
 Either the Governor or will be repndiated He has one advantage oyer me as [ have to remain in Alaska to make my living in any event, while the Governor can de- part from the Territory without financial distress. He can leave in the same manner as he arrived, that is, at government expense. He came
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B0kBER5 IN GREAT RAIDS
 SMASH LAPS
Thirty-five Ships Are Sent DoWn-0kindWd Drive
 Keeps Moving On
By Leonard Milliman lAssociaied Press War CorrespondenD

American bombers. reaching out from the Philippines and Okinawa, where Ymnk ground forces killed 23,22l Japanese in 10 days, have sunk 35 more Nipponese ships and damaged IT others, U. s. "On-To- Tokyo Commanders announced yesterday and today.
 A Japanese breakthrough in cen tral China to within 35 miles of the U. s. air base at Chihkiang was the only blight on Allied ground offensives as Washington reports said 6,OO0,O0o Americans would be thrown against Japan after VIE Day
 The U. s. Tenth Army resumed it's general offensive on Okinawa after killing 5000 Japanese. in last Fridays counter-attack. But Tank progress was shrouded in official secrecy.
 In the Philippines the Twenty Fifth Division captured the last hill mass controlling the Balete Pass entrance to fertile Cagayan Valley of northern Luzon in four day battle.
 Australians captured the air- drome, two oil fields. major mili- tary objeetives ,oa TaFakara.s off the Borneo coast, in the newest Pacific offensive, and smashed to within three miles of Wewak on the north central New Guinea coast.
 British forces captured two more towns in Burma as they began mopping up about 100000 Nipponese stranded in the territory, and har- ried, disorganized units fleeing to- ward Thailand
 Chinese reported killing 5000 enemy soldiers in continuing battles during which Chiang Kai-Shek's men shattered the left wing of the thrust toward Chihkiang.
 La,nd-based bombers of Fleet Air Wing No. ? joined Super Fortresses in carrying the war to Japan. They have been raking shipping lanes up to the gates of Tokyo. Last Satur- day they sank two large oilers among bag of l9 ships caught in the straits between Japan and For shortest shipping lane
 B-29's followed up today with an- other raid on Kyushu aid bases of southern Japan.
 U s. Tenth Army casualties for the Okinawa campaign have risen to 14,823, including 2,337 killed, 1,432 wounded. 5l4 missing. Japa- nese losses mounted to 33,462 killed and 297 taken prisoner. This is an increase of 12,193 enemy dead in 10 days.
 In the last week in the Philip pines, l1,028 Japanese were killed and 462 taken prisoners, bringing enemy losses for the campaign to 355, ,O93. U. S. total Philippines cas- ualties are 37,842, including l,714 in the last week, of whom 39l were killed
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MAYORS PROCLAMATION

MAYORS PROCLAMATION
 Mayor Ernest Parsons has called upon Juneau residents to observe VIE Day with sober rejoicing"-to accept it as an occasion for renewing resolves to speed the prosecution of all-out victory. His statement fol- lows:
 As Mayor of Juneau, I join lUtth tue leaders of our Mutton in calling upon the residents ot this City to accept the accomplished fact oJ triumph in Europe as another, per haps the greatest, milestone turned on the path to ultimate Uictory oUer all cur enemies.
 "The sacrifices and accomplish ments of our men in Europe hdue finally set our teet on the road thai leads to Tokyo, but 1t is still c long ditficitt course that lies ahead. one that demands that De do not turn aside at this time jor undue cele- brati0n.
 "V-E Day is q day tor thanksgiu- ing, tor serious retlection and re- jcicing that many hves are to bt spared by the long sought ending ot Germany's futile defense Re- joice Ue should, and giue thanks that so much ot our task has been completed; but each of US still has C Difal job yet to do before peace can come to all our Dar-torn ,oorld Therefore,:
 T ask the people of Juneau tc attack their tasks icith re-doubled energy :. to pray and ,oork euer harder to the end that the closing chapter in the history of this grea contiicf may sooner be mritten,'
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DR. HAYES RETURNS

Dr. George Hayes, Executive Of- ficer, Territorial Department of Health, returned Sunday from the States where he has been attending the Annual Conference of State and Territorial Health Officers in Washington, D. C., and attending to other matters concerning the Health Department.
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MIR. AND MRS. HOOPEs HERE

MT. ana Mrs. Robert Hoopes have returned to Alaska from a vacation trip to California and coast points Outside, and are en- route to their home in Fairbanks. He was a Representative from the Fourth Division in the 17th Terri torial Legislative session. They are guests at the Baranof Hotel during their stay in Juneau, and plan to return to Fairbanks Friday.
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DR. NORRIS BACK

pr. Edgar w. Norris, District Medical Director of the United States Public Health Service. re- turned Saturday from an annual conference of Surgeon General State and Territorial Health Off cers in Washington, D. c.
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LONDON May 7.-The Greatest War in History ended today with the unconditional surrender of Germany.
 The surrender of the Reich to the Western Allies and Russia made at Gen. EsenhoWer's headquarters at Reim France by Col Gen Gustaf Jod Chief of Staff for the German Army.
 This was anounced officially after German broadcasts told the German people that Grand Admiral Karl Doentz had ordered the equalization of all fighting forces and called off the U-boat
 The Germans surrendered internationally to the Am P M, Eastern War Time) Sunday.
 The surrender took place at little red schoohouse used as a headquarters by General Eisenhower
 The signed for the Supreme Allied Com- mand by Lieutenant Walter Bede Smith Chief of Staff for General Eisenhower
 It also signed by General Ivan Susoparoff for Rus sia and by General Francois Sevez for France
 General Eisenhower not present at the signing of Germany's unconditional surrender.
 However immediately after German Generals Jodl and Fredeburg had signed the surrender they received by General Eisenhower
 The Germans were asked-sternly-if they understood the surrender imposed Germany and if they would be carried out by Germany The German generals answered. Yes"
 Unconditional surrender the beaten remnants of his legons first announced by the Germans.
 The historic began breaking with Danish broad cast that Norway had been surrendered internationally by
 Then the new German Foreign Minister Ludwig schwer in Krosgk announced to the German people shortly after P M 8 A. M Eastern War me) that after almost six years struggle we have succumbed,
 Von Krosigk announced Grand Admiral Karl Doenltz had ordered the unconditional surrender of all fighting
 The world waited tensely Then at 9:36 A. M, E. W. T., the Associated Press flash from Reme France telling signing Gen. Eisenhowers headquarters of the conditional surrender at 241 A. M French time (8:4 A. M E. w. T) Germany had given to the Western Allies and to Russia
 London went wild at the Crowds damned Pcca; dlly Circus Smiling hrongs poured out of subways and lined the streets
 Cheers went up New York too, and papers showered down from skyscrapers)
 A sour note came from the Germancontroled radio at Prague broadcast monored by the Czechosovak Gov offices London said the German Commander m did recognize the surrender of Admiral Doenz and would fight until his forces haye secured free passage for German troops of the country But the PraU long beseged by Russian forces
 The BEG said telephone conversations were gong on London Washington and Moscow in order to f the hour of the VIE Day by President lr man. Prime Minister Churchill and Premier Staln.
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JAPAN UPsET

San Francisco, May 7-Japan ap- peared increasingly upset over Germanys collapse today. but Gen. Jiro Minami, totalitarian Party leader, declared, There is nothing for us to think about but how to win this war"
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FROM KETCHIKAN

MT. and Mrs. c. E. Williams, of Ketchikan, are guests at the Gas tineau Hotel,
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GREATEST WAR IN HISTORY
 I5 ENDED; UNCONDITIONAL
 TERMS; STATEMENT SIGNED

 House announced tonight President Truman will speak to the nation at A. M, Pacific War Time tomorrow. Press Secretary Jonathan Daniels told the confer the President is expected to make to Asked if it would be VIE Day address Daniels replied "the statement speaks for itself"
 LONDON, May 7.-The once mighty Wehrmacht which spread terror Europe and the world rendered internationally today to the United States, Britain, Soviet Russia and their Allies.
 The German High Command surrendered at 2:41 A., M. at Gen. Eisenhowers headquarters at Reims that was S:4l P. M. Sunday, Eastern War Time. The flashed to the world by the Associated Press at 9:35 A. M., Eastern War Time
 Britain proclaimed tomorrow at VIE Day.
 Prime Minister Churchill is due to give official statement to Parliament at A. M. Eastern War Time tomorrow and President Truman and Premier Stalin expected to issue proclamations simultaneously
 Sweden abandoned her neutrality and wildly cee- brated.
 Canada proclaimed tomorrow holiday The bells of Rome's St. Peters rang out There joyous cele bratons in South America and many other countries, tempered only by the realization that with Japan lies ahead. -.as
 No word from Moscow except Stalins an- tonight that long beseged Breslau, German strongpoint in Siesa had fallen to the Red Army and fighting continued at Prague.
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Those who talk about a soft peace
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Imperial Valley press., 1945-02-26

brackets.
Selective service heac quarters an
nounced over the week end that
such deferments will be allowed to
continue only if the registrant IS
necessary" to an essential indus
try. Heretofore, man who was
simply engaged" in an essential
industry was eligible for deferment.
There was no estimate of the eX-
act number of 30-33 year men who
will be called up. But officials said
a large number" of the, estimated
100000 deferred registrants of
those ages would be affected. Men
over 30 are expected to make up 80
per cent of the entire draft call by
the end of 1945.
IF all other factors are equal" "
the selective service orcer said, "a
father should be given greater con-
sideration for occupational defer
ment than non-father in this age
group
AS regards men in the 18 through
20 year brackets, 1t said the pros
pect was that they will be inducted
unless the information submitted
to local boards by employers Incl
Gates that they are =. indispensable
and irreplaceable" in an essential
industry.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-02-26
U. 5. 0verruns,
Holds Half
Of Two island

GUAM, Feb. 26. (UP)-American
marines have firm. grip" on near
ly half of Two and their situation in
the bloody battle for the island
springbc ard $50 miles south of
Tokyo grows brighter every day." a
ranking officer said Monday.
The marines held the east-west
runway and two-thirds of the
north-south runway of Iwo'c central
air field. They we're battling tire
lessly to complete the conquest Of
the base and win mere high ground
overlooking the northern half of the
island.
(Tokyo claimed that Japanese de-
tenders on Mt. Suribachi counter
attacked the marines there, recap
turing the summit, and hauled down
the American flag flying at the
peak0
("The rising sun has been planted
over this mountain" Tokyo said in
a broadcast recorded by United
Press, San Francisco. Tacitly ac-
knowledging the prospect of even
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Rhine e
City
=uIIS
yanks Advance
To II Miles
From Cologne

PARIS, Feb. 26. (UP)-
Lieutenant General Courtney
H. Hodges plunged an Amer
lean First army spearhead
through the Rhineland town
of Blatzheim Monday to
within 11l/2 miles--long Tom
artillery range-of Cologne.
Front dispatches quoted a
First army staff officer as
saying that the German de-
fense situation is deteriorat-
ing rapidly" on the broad Of
fensive arc bulging deeper by the
hour into the Rhineland.
Blatzheim, west-southwest from
Cologne, fell to U. S. armored forces
racing up the highway from Duer-
en-, seven miles from BlatZheiIn.
DEFENSE CRUMBLES
Major General Terry Aliens l04th
"Timberwolf" infantry divisi n
plunged eastwerd five miles through
German defenses that appeared to
be crumbling.
United Press reports from the blaz-
ing Rhineland front said the nearest
approach to Cologne was made by
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