The Archive · 1940

Miller Thanks God

Berlin, June 25.

Hosilites ceased in France at 1.35 am, today" (838. Shanghai Dagtight Time) after nine months and 20 days of the most devastating war the world Tat ever been, ended with the signing of. the Francosiatian, armistice last Phe German High Commatd issued the cease fung order at 138 am fours after Ttaly had formally noilied the German." Government. that. the Agreement had been signed.

Previously, Chancellor Adolf Hitler issued 9 proclamation to the German "The soldiers of the Reich have terminated the war in the west after beale. struggle. against a strong versary for less than six weeks: This most glorious victory of all times will go down Ju history.

"Wwe thank The Almighty.

Herr Hitler ordered all ags'at hale mast for 10 dave and that cause Bells Fung (or abe days. In honour of the Sar deadl—United Press, Terms to be Announced Bordeaux, June 25.

The terms of the French armistice with Germany will be announced simultaneously by the German, French and Mahan Governments approxim~ ately 48 hours after the cessation of hostilities, it was officially announced here last night.

Hostilities ceased at 1.35 am. today. Thus, it was expected the terms would bbe anounced at about the same time Thursday morning—United Press.

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