America at war! (1941–) – Part 5

Churchill talks over radio today

Saturday, May 12, 1945

LONDON, England (UP) – Prime Minister Churchill will broadcast to the world at 9 p.m. Sunday BDST (3 p.m. ET).

Mr. Churchill’s speech at 3 p.m. will be carried by Radio Stations KDKA, WCAE and WJAS.

The Prime Minister was expected to discuss his post-war program. Possibly he will announce whether he plans to seek to retire from his post.

Disclosure as to when the wartime coalition government will be dissolved, with a general election following, may also be made.


Eden will leave San Francisco today

Saturday, May 12, 1945

HAMILTON FIELD, California (UP) – The Public Relations Office of this Army air base announced today that British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden is scheduled to leave by Army plane Sunday morning.

In San Francisco, officials of the British delegation confirmed the fact of Mr. Eden’s planned departure. They said he was not planning a farewell press conference before he leaves for Washington en route to London, but that “he will issue a statement concurrent with his departure.”