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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, MAY 8, 1945
Truman Proclamation Includes Warning to Japanese Militarists
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In the United States, the spontaneity of New York's initial demonstration of joy died down and the metropolis set out to follow the more temperate, official celebration of V-E Day as other American cities were doing.
Front dispatches from Frank Conniff, I.N.S. correspondent with the ninth army at the Elbe river said that firing along that front already had ceased.
The patriot radio at Prague announced that the Germans in Czechoslovakia had agreed to the unconditional surrender terms and had been ordered by their commander to cease firing.
Subsequent broadcasts from patriot sources in Prague said some German units were disobeying the orders of their superiors and were looting and murdering Czech civilians.
It was significant that on the event of the victory announcement, Reichn furher Doenitz broadcast to the German people that the Nazi party had disappeared.
Apparently Doenitz, Hitler's successor assumed that the German commanders in the field would obey his orders for unconditional surrender. He said he had sent them the surrender command two days ago.
War clouds still darkened the Pacific, where American and Allied forces scored new gains against the Japanese.
In the furious battle for Okinawa's southern areas, powerful American warships of the Pacific fleet trained their long naval rifles on enemy strongpoints and helped break the stalemate existing along the Nahu battle line.
Many pillboxes, blockhouses, and other structures above the Nahai city were destroyed by the United States battleships, cruisers, and destroyers. Assisted by this sea bombardment as well as by swarms of war planes, troops of the United States 10th army hammered their way forward in all sectors.
MALOTT EXPLAINS---the Star-Spangled Banner. Prof. G. Criss Simpson substituted at the organ for Jerald Hamilton, who was taking an induction physical. Wendell Nickell, V-12 student, presented the invocation, followed by the singing of the hymn "O God, Beneath Thy Guiding Hand."
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(continued from page 9) cable, and the American people must have faith in the success of them. Mr. Malott pointed out certain questions which lie before us, the answers of which must come from the American people for the organization of peace. Such questions are: "Why did the last peace fail? What price are we willing to pay for peace? What shall we do with our ships? What shall we do with our airplanes? What should be our policies in foreign trade?" Mr. Malott explained that the price of a lasting peace would be much less expensive than war.
"Upon the seriousness with which we analyze and think through the great problems before us depends the future of us all."
Act Now
Steps to preserve civilization and life must be put into effect as soon as possible. Our war veterans will soon be back, longing for the peace and security they left behind.
We must realize our common obligations, and pay less attention to our personal privileges, in order to cure the ills of the world, he continued. The peace must be won not one time, but many times, and we need thousands of 1-man armies to do it. He quoted Stuart Chase as saying that the chance of life for any man shall depend upon his willingness and ability to contribute to the welfare of mankind.
The University of Kansas' sacrifice of 134 men is a challenge to us that we shall have an enduring peace. "We must realize that perseverance in the cause of peace is as important as the initial wise action on its behalf. Peace has never before meant so much to each of us; its realization has never before been such a personal responsibility." Smuck Presides
Persis Snook, president of the All-Student Council, presiding over the program, introduced Prof. Joseph F. Wilkins, who led the audience in singing the first and last verses of
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NEWS OF VICTORY
Donald Alderson, senior class president — "The proclamation morning came as an anti-climax. I took it rather casually yet realizing that it would mean the homecoming of many persons all over the world as well as former K.U., students. One of the nicest things to think about is that this will help the University get back into its normal stride."
Mazzie Lane, College junior.—"My reaction is just like everybody else's. I think it's wonderful but there is still a big job to be done."
Virginia Rader, College senior— "It's wonderful but I'm not going to do any celebrating until the Pacific war is over and Bob comes home."
Joe Turner, V-12 sophomore—I'm thinking about the war with Japan more than anything now."
Dolores Sulzman, College senior—"I've stayed up so many nights in the past two weeks hoping to hear this news and have been at the "Shack" so many times ready to put out an extra that I really couldn't get much enthusiasm worked up. No, I'm not going to celebrate."
Charles Moffett, College junior—"I got up this morning especially to hear the President's speech. It was something that we had been waiting for and knew was coming but it lost none of its effect for me. It was very impressive."
British Film to Be Shown In Union Lounge Tonight
"The Crofters and the Grassy Shires." British sound film will be shown at 7 o'clock tonight at the Memorial Union lounge. The time was changed from 7:30 because of V-E day services.
Miss Snook introduced Chancellor Maoltt. His address was followed by the singing of "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God," led by Professor Wilkins. James P. Carey, ASTP student, substituted for Lloyd T. Shafer in the given benediction.
Because of Allied Ingenuity and Inventiveness the World Will Long Remember 1945 as the Year Which Saw the Fall of Nazism.
But now, more than ever, let's put the pressure on! Let's turn all our efforts toward a United Front in the West, and work faithfully for a smashing victory against Japan!
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Lt. Robert E. Trekell Is Victim of Poisoning
Lt. Robert E. Trekell, graduate of the University's School of Medicine in 1944, died of acute therapeutic poisoning April 22 the Navy department has notified his mother, Mrs. Mae Trekell, Wellington.
Lieutenant Trekell, Naval Medical corps, was stationed aboard an assault personnel amphibious transport and had just returned to port with men wounded at Okinawa when he was stricken.
His wife, the former Dorothy Hathaway, lives in Kansas City.
Kappa Beta Installs New Officers; Plans Banquet
Madge Smith, College freshman,
has been elected president of Kappa
Beta, Christian church sorority for
women. Other officers include:
women. Other
Marjorie Kelsey, vice-president;
Mabel Ann Richardson, treasurer;
Dorothy Gates, devotional chairman;
Esther Van Buskirk, social chair-
man; and Phara Rathbun, music
chairman.
These new officers were installed last Friday in Myers hall.
The organisation's annual spring formal banquet will be held on May 25 at the Colonial tea room.
THE HONOR OF VICTORY BELONGS TO THESE FIGHTING MEN We all hope that the day is not far off that they will be back at K.U. enjoying the freedom they've won.
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