Die alliierten Truppen in der Festung der Nazityrannei
Der Einmarsch in Berlin
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L’Aube (July 5, 1945)
Berlin, résigné, reçoit ses nouveaux maitres
À travers la zone russe, avec les troupes américaines qui ont pris leurs quartiers dans la capitale allemande
De notre correspondent de guerre Roger Baschet
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Mort de M. Curtin premier ministre d’Australie
Melbourne, 4 juillet – M. Curtin, premier ministre d’Australie, est mort. M. Curtin, âgé de soixante ans, souffrait d’une maladie de cœur depuis plusieurs mois. Il était devenu premier ministre en 1941, après avoir été pendant six ans chef du parti travailliste et de l’opposition parlementaire.
Joint Statement Following Discussions with Greek Foreign Minister Sofianopoulos
July 5, 1945
The President today had the opportunity of a friendly conversation with Mr. Sofianopoulos, Foreign Minister of Greece, who arrived yesterday in Washington after the conclusion of the San Francisco Conference where he headed the Greek delegation. The President expressed appreciation to Mr. Sofianopoulos for his excellent work in San Francisco as chairman of one of the most important Conference committees.
Mr. Sofianopoulos discussed with the President the United Nations Charter, and the President was pleased with Mr. Sofianopoulos’ expression of confidence that the friendly atmosphere and the resulting success of the Conference enabled Greece, as one of the smaller nations, to look forward to a period of international understanding and security within the framework of a united family of nations.
The President remarked with satisfaction upon the recent official notification to Tokyo by the Greek Government that Greece has considered itself in a state of war with Japan since its severance of diplomatic relations on December 8, 1941, and welcomed this further evidence that the Greek people, who played such a brave role in resisting Axis aggression on their own soil, are stanchly lined up with the Allies in their determination to see through to a victorious close the war against Japan. The President assured Mr. Sofianopoulos that the American people would never forget the heroic attitude of the Greek people or the great sacrifices made by Greece in the common interest.
In discussing the urgent problems of rehabilitation and reconstruction facing Greece at this time, the President expressed to Mr. Sofianopoulos the sincere interest of this Government in seeing normal economic conditions reestablished in Greece as soon as possible. In this connection the President assured Mr. Sofianopoulos of this Government’s desire not only to facilitate the relief and rehabilitation program of UNRRA in Greece, but also to assist in every feasible way in Greek reconstruction.
Mr. Sofianopoulos expressed to the President the heartfelt gratitude of the Greek nation for the sympathy constantly manifested by the American Government and people during the dark years of occupation, and his appreciation for the new words of encouragement and hope which the President gave him for the Greek people.
Curtin, Aussie leader, is dead
Prime Minister a close friend of MacArthur
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) – Prime Minister John Curtin, who unhesitatingly turned to the United States when the Pacific war opened and gave Gen. Douglas MacArthur every aid he asked, died today after a long illness which denied him a role in the San Francisco peace conference. He was aged 60.
To critics who charged he had turned over Australia to MacArthur lock, stock and barrel, the Prime Minister replied he was proud he could do just that.
‘John’ and ‘Doug’
The close friendship with Gen. MacArthur made them known to each other as “John” and “Doug.” MacArthur has conveyed his deepest sympathy to the commonwealth.
A state service will be held tomorrow. Acting Prime Minister Francis Forde will continue in his role until the Labor Party elects a new leader to form a government.
A year ago, medical advisers told the Prime Minister he must take a long rest but he returned to duty prematurely and in April had to reenter a hospital. The Australian press acclaimed him as a “war casualty,” victim of four years of efforts to save his country.
The immediate cause of death was coronary thrombosis.
The son of a police officer and native of a gold-mining town, Curtin associated himself early in life with the Australian Trade Union movement.
He was elected to the House of Representatives first in 1928, became leader of the Labor Party in 1935 and Prime Minister in October 1941.
In April 1944, he visited the United States, conferred with President Roosevelt and expressed Australia’s gratitude for the assistance which prevented a Japanese invasion of Australia.
He is survived by Mrs. Curtin, a son and a daughter.
Bell: Red program outshines U.S.
But Austria still would rather see Americans rule occupation
By Jack Bell
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Lippmann: Break up Germany
All Germans needn’t be governed from Berlin, he argues – suggests independence for Bavaria, Hannover, etc.
By Walter Lippmann
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Lawrence: Hits war secrecy
Finds services cover up mistakes, and are apt to make them again
By David Lawrence
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Eliot: Japs use same propaganda as Nazi leaders
Warns Americans not to allow talk to delay invasion of isles
By Maj. George Fielding Eliot
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The Pittsburgh Press (July 5, 1945)
Spaatz to lead Jap blitz
30th day of attacks on homeland islands reported by Tokyo
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