Southern France Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 4, 1945, Nice, Provence Alpes Cote d�?TAzur I a of 8 the stars Ani it stripes Frilay May 4, 1945i a. Delegates agree on Aims in . Changes san Francisco May 3 a the delegates to the United nations conference agreed today on a series of major objectives a changes to the Dumbarton Oaks world Security plan amid reports that the dispute Over the polish Issue was near a settlement. Or nor. Harold e. Stassen speaking it a behalf of the american delegation of which he is a member outlined the objectives As follows 1.�?-that the entire world Security organization should function in keeping with principles of International Justice. 2.�?that the Dumbarton Oaks conference language be clarified to provide that the organization function within and assist in developing International Law. 3.�?that Humara rights should be developed and safeguarded As the Basic purpose of the organization. 4�?that provisions should be made for a peaceful change of world conditions a so that the world is not 5.�?that a definite system of trusteeship should be incorporated in the charter. 6.�?that provisions should be made for future general review of the entire charter in the Light of experience and developing Voricl situation after the War is Over. 7.�?that specific provisions of the Atlantic Charier including the a four should be incorporated in the charter of the proposed world organization. 8�?that cultural objectives discussed in conversations with China at Dumbarton Oaks but not included in that plan should be outlined in the new charter. Deadline on amendments Stassen asserted that meetings among the big four the ., great Britain. Russia and China were conducted in Harmony and that joint amendments to the Dumbarton Oaks plan might be presented on behalf of All four nations tomorrow the deadline for submission of amendments some quarters said that soviet foreign commissar Vyacheslav Molotov. Secretary of state Edward r. Stet Timus or. And British foreign Secretary Anthony Eden had reached the pome where they were discussing which of the emigre poles in London should be brought into the Palish government at Warsaw the United press reported Slot t Indus Molotov Eden w. Averell Harriman american ambassador in Moscow and sir Archibald Clark Kerr British ambassador in Moscow were understood yesterday to have discussed proposals a Ron Premier Stalin for broadening the polish government. Two thirds votes sought the stars and stripes Philip Bucknell reported that Australia bad suggested that More important decisions and amendments be subject to a two thirds majority vote mated of a majority decision. The australian suggestion for a two thirds vote in place of majority decision for approval of amendments was understood to be favored by the russians who have witnessed the pan american bloc in tie vote on admission of Argentina. The russians Are said to regard the two thirds idea As partial Protection against repetition of such events. The american View on the two thirds proposal was understood to be that it would enhance Senate support for the world Security charter. It was also understood that the americans wish to make a conciliatory gesture toward Russia Defeated on the Argentine and polish issues. There Are two other problems which Are expected to draw much attention in the commission and subcommittee meetings of the conference. These Are the questions of the veto Power of the five major Powers a ., Russia Britain. China and fan Cen on the Security Council and that of trusteeship of colonial territories and areas conquered in the War. The British and the americans differ on trusteeship ideas the up said with the British believing that the american plan would place too great a control of military bases in the hands of the military. Herman cold Hoard doubled in estimates Mussolini and his followers dead in Milan Fudlow Prioto a newly released picture shows the fallen Dure his head on the breast of his last mistress Clara petard who was executed with him near Lake Como. Their bodies lie in a Square in Mila a where he founded the fascist movement. A Bullet wound appears in front of his ear. In background is a dead Henchman. Sheaf. May 3.�?the great nazi Gold hoards found by us it. Troops in the Merkes mine and hidden in Bank vaults and under Chicken coops of other towns of the thu ring Ian Plain Are now estimated at fully double the one Hundred urns a anally re Orte nazi official admits a defeat nazi production minister Albert Speer to a the German people in i broadcast Over the danish radio last nig at that a Germany is but added that despite the havoc inflicted on their country. Germany must follow their new Leader adm. Karl Doenitz. Who s resolved not to Lay Down his arms. Speer said that Quot the direction of our live it is no longer in our hands Quot and compared Quot the havoc wrought by this War with that of the thirty year s War. He declared that Doenitz resolve to continue the struggle had one basis that a the decimation of the German people by starvation and plagues. Not Tje allowed to reach the proportions of that period Quot the production minister urged germans to their a most urgent work a the repair of damage to the German railway system. This he said would Speed up transportation of food to devastated areas of Germany a where starvation stares into the face of the in this connection Speer urged German Farmers to keep their production at a Peak and give movement of food top priority. A it lies with our Speer went on a whether they wish to Grant the possibilities that Lay open to a nation which is Defeated but which has shown its. Heroic spirit in Battle and imprinted its reputation on the pages of history As a generous and decent War almost Over in Eto Stimson Washington May 3 ins a Secretary of War Henry l. Stim son said today that the Dealis of Hitler and Mussolini May have saved them from trial As War criminals but they stand convicted in history As a men with the blood of innocent millions upon their asked whether he had any unpublished information that Hitler actually is dead Stimson replied that he had Only the information which had appeared in the press. He added that the last three weeks in the lives of the two dictators should discourage even wicked men in the future from following in their footsteps and said Quot it is apparent that the War against Germany has not Long to cremation of Hitler believed possible to hide How he died the body of Hitler May have been Ore mated by the nazis to prevent disproof of their assertion that he died a heroes death it was reported yesterday. A captured official of the Pferman foreign office interviewed by a United press reporter predicted that the nazis would announce that hitlers body had been cremated. This official said that he believed Hitler was dead but added that he had died from a cerebral Haemorrhage. A we of the foreign office All believe that Hitler is dead but admittedly there exists the possibility that he is alive and is attempting to escape through faking death Quot this official told the up reporter. The official referred to adm. Karl Doenitz As Quot a Hitler yes Man Quot and Quot utterly ridiculous As Germany s Leader. Russians not certain meanwhile the russians although they reported in a communique wednesday night that or. Hans Fritsche Germany a Deputy propaganda minister had told them that Hitler and Josef Goebbels had committed suicide indicated that they were not fully satisfied that Hitler was dead. Pravda the communist party newspaper in Russia declared that Quot Well find out what actually happened to him and if he has Fleet Well find him no matter where he has found shelter Quot the associated press said. The portuguese government decreed two Days of mourning for Hitler with All official buildings placing the portuguese Flag at half staff. The Spanish embassy the Nuncia Ture and the japanese legation placed their flags at half staff in Lisbon. Convoy takes food to dutch Western Holland. May 3 up a food dropped by the us eighth of and Raf and other supplies assembled weeks ago near the front lines for the starving dutch in German occupied Holland today was transported inside enemy lines. The food was carried in trucks bearing White flags under the supervision of the dutch food ministry. The u8 eighth of heavies and Raf bomber command Lor the third consecutive Day continued to drop food to the dutch civilians in zones Between Alkmaar and utrecht. More than 40 us. Eighth of heavies dropped 800 tons shift. Continued from Page it Denmark. Continued from Page 1 Argentina sign pact Buenos Aires. May 3 ians. A Argentina signed rubber agreements with the us. And Brazil yesterday under which Argentina a urgent tire and rubber needs Are to lie supplied in the near future. Preparing to pull out of Denmark but have not yet gone and hitlers death has left every one in confusion. The germans already have gone from a number of provincial towns on the West coast but in others they were ordered to stand firm and All kinds of transport is still being commandeered for them. But despair has spread very rapidly among ail except is there still was no indication of a capitulation or withdrawal of German forces in Norway but a responsible diplomatic source in Stockholm said developments Clearing up the situation regarding German troops in Denmark and Norway both Quot might occur source according to the associated longer before being sent Home will receive Pacific training in Europe and then in the . Previous plans were based on the belief that bringing troops Home and then shipping them off again would cause serious political repercussions. Such a action also was believed at that time wasteful of shipping space. Subsequently however authorities decided that there was t at present enough ground space within striking distance of Japan to mass the vast numbers of men which will be needed against Japan. One of the immediate problems after be Day will be shipment of agricultural supplies and foodstuffs to Europe. If the ships must go to Europe Loada i they might just As Well return with gis. Another Factor considered was Supply. If left in Europe each Soldier would eat several times his own weight while sitting an mind wait ing to be trans shipped to the far East. $2,500 soup served Yap Hank n.y., May 3 cans a a pot of Chicken soup made from $2.500 Worth of ingredients was Thill served to patients at the Suffolk county Home yesterday. Seventeen press said the situation Quot was so game Cocks valued at $200 each fluid a break might come at aay i conflated in a police raid on a moment. Cock fight went Tuto the Rush to surrender Hamburg Falls continued from Page it disintegration on land and sea. The area Between the Elbe and the Baltic was Quot nearly free Quot country. The 11th army. Div. Was Cruis Uig around and arranging the surrender of Many towns at least 150.000 germans surrendered in that area including 20 generals. A United press correspondent on the scene said thus the total might run closer to 1250,000 he said it was impossible to count the hordes of germans throwing Down their rifles running to British and american lines and begging to surrender. Shake said that the War in that area warn now chiefly a problem of a traffic and Hamburg surrenders Hamburg was surrendered to the British. Oldenburg an important Road Junction 23 Miles West of Bremen sur rend red to the canadians. Adm Doenitz the self proclaimed successor to Hitler declared Prague an open City the russians and the British american troops joined up along the Baltic near it Star and at Grabow Joist below captured Ludwig slut. Doenitz. In declaring that Prague was an open City because it was a Quot Hospital said that Quot negotiations for reorganization of the political life of the protectorate of Czechoslovakia have the United press said that Doenitz apparently presaged the surrender of Czechoslovakia without a fight. Reports have circulated for several Days that Denmark and Norway would be Given up. In this connection the United press quoted an authoritative High source at the United nations conference in san Francisco that a German resistance in Holland has ended a and the formal announcement of the nazi surrender May be expected at any the same source forecast an Early announcement of German surrender in Norway and Denmark but said operations there had not ceased yet some authorities said that the nazi agreement to give the allies i 10 dropping zones for Relief sup i plies in Northwestern Holland and open the port of Rotterdam for mercy shipping showed that German military operations were Over in the Netherlands. Meet some resistance Northern Italy and the bavarian redoubt along with 900.000 German soldiers in Tho a areas had by a unconditionally surrendered. American seventh army troops moved Southwest South and Southeast through the Alpine passes into the redoubt slowed principally by snowdrifts and roadblocks. French first army advanced three Miles South along the Swiss Frontier. They ran into fairly substantial opposition yesterday and even encountered. Some Concrete fortifications the first reported in the redoubt. They captured 2.000 prisoners. Seventh army troops were Only seven Miles from Innsbruck and the strategic inn Valley Railroad but the Swiss radio reported that the Gau Leiter for Tyrol and Volar Iburg provinces had declared Innsbruck an open City. The town of Constance on Lake Constance likewise was proclaimed an open elsewhere in Southern and Southeastern Germany american forces were advancing almost at will seven divisions of the third army a five Infa Fhiry and two armoured gained up to 28 Miles on a 70-Nnle front from the Danube to Passau which was captured. The third army took at least prisoners yesterday. Two Field marshals taken having repulsed a German counter attack in battalion strength two Days ago troops of the seventh army drove nearly All the a Ray through the difficult Fern pass. The seventh captured two More Field marshals Hugo von Sperrle who commanded the German air Force in the West up into 1944. And Maximilian Freiherr Van we tack who commanded German armies i Poland and France. Seventh army units mopping up around Munich captured 5.080 germans. Many were dragged from saloons where they were celebrating the a Send of the Darby of rangers kill Rome May $ Cap a col. William o. Darby who helped organize and then commanded american Ranger battalions through some of the Grimm est fighting in North Africa Sicily and Italy was killed by so la from a a amp ii Aii 88mm. Gun two Uay it before the enemy capitulation
