Potsdam Communique Leaves Russian Pacific Role Unclear
Washington Aug 2 AP The Big Three announced a new peace council at Potsdam and issued a 6000 word communique on German reparations and Spain while keeping Russia's role in the Pacific enigmatic. The report notes meetings of the three leaders and hints at military talks, with observers split on whether European or Japanese questions dominated. The formal statement arrives as Truman sails home aboard the Augusta.
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Okinawa Planes Fire Japs In Major Allied Raids
Allied assault reports say American and British carrier forces damaged or sunk numerous Japanese ships and aircraft in raids on Tokyo Nagoya Maizuru and Kyushu. FEAF and Third Fleet planes plus B 29s targeted Nagoya Osaka Kobe Mito and other cities causing widespread fires and heavy losses.
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Navy B-29s On Parade Studio Scenes Off Japan
Aboard Admiral McCain's flagship off Japan the B-29 crews, back near Marianas bases after a raid, mock the fleet by singing Bell Bottom Trousers. Lt Clarke and Lt Bloomfield report Japanese countermeasures at Yonago, wheelless planes propped on barrels with boarding along wings, prompting sharp humor about enemy tactics.
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Marine Dog Red Dies After Saving Marines on Okinawa
Red the Doberman scout dog died after leaping into a machine gun nest to save Marines on Okinawa. Sgt Alfred Alien says the dog ignored training and grabbed a Japanese hand with its teeth as Marines overran the nest, ending the threat and saving lives.
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Big Three Send Churchill Message At Berlin Conference Ends
The leaders Truman Stalin and Attlee sent greetings to Winston Churchill at the Berlin conference final session. They praised his work in laying foundations for its successful conclusion and his wartime and postwar efforts for victory and peace.
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Yanks in Berlin Hit Golden Bonanza
American occupation troops in Berlin reportedly earned about 3 million dollars in July from selling watches cameras cigarettes and foodstuffs to locals. Money orders and war bonds totaled 1.6 million and 65 thousand dollars respectively with additional transfers and deposits. Maj. Gen. Floyd L. Parks banned black market activity on July 24, causing a brief halt before resuming with a lower daily average.
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Texas Regulars Dissolve Party
The Texas Regulars Party, a Democratic split formed over the 4th term, dissolves as of August 1. Austin Mayor Tom Miller and Myron Blalock seek a Jackson Day Dinner date to promote party unity with Sen. Tom Connally as principal speaker, delayed by his UN work.
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Exports Fall to $881 Million in June
The Commerce Department reported that total U S exports in June were 881 million dollars, down 23 percent from May. Lend lease exports were at their lowest since September 1942, marking a notable decline in trade activity.
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Texas Regulars Party Dissolves After Purpose Met
The Texas Regulars Party, formed as a separate entity, states its goal has been achieved and that, as a Democratic faction, members should dissolve the party.
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No Butter Rumored Used For Soap Makers Ridiculous Claim
The Office of Price Administration dismissed reports that rancid butter was used for soap production. It clarified that Proctor & Gamble received salvaged edible grease from cheese rinds and cheese bandages, not rancid butter for soap making.
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Army seeks 10 000 WACs in six months
The War Department announced a plan to recruit 10 000 additional members of the Women’s Army Corps within six months. The goal is to aid redeploying Army troops to the Pacific and speed the discharge of battle veterans with high point scores.
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Pietro Mascagni Dies at 82 in Rome
Pietro Mascagni famed composer of Cavalleria Rusticana died in Rome at 7:15 A M at age 82 from bronchial pneumonia and arteriosclerosis. He was a prominent figure in Italian opera and created many works. The death was reported from Rome on August 2.
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Yanks Keep Eye On Yamashita
San Francisco reports Gen. Tomoyuki Yamashita, the Japanese commander in the Philippines, may be trapped in Northern Luzon or possibly departed the area. AP dispatches describe his reputation and past actions, noting his age, background in Germany, and the uncertain status of his forces as Japanese prisoners hint at his fate.
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Complete Defeat Is Declared Goal
Three service chiefs voiced predictions of total defeat for Japanese forces in the Far Pacific. Vice-Admiral Mitscher claimed the Jap warlords face disaster and must be pressured until they surrender or are destroyed. General Patch said there is no hope Japan will surrender soon. Major General Claire joined the briefing in Chungking with similar outlooks.
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Weather Outlook Amarillo and West Texas Regions
U. S. Weather Bureau reports Partly cloudy conditions for Amarillo and vicinity Friday and Friday night with little temperature change. West Texas sees partly cloudy skies with scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers, especially in the Panhandle and South Plains. No major temperature shifts expected. highs around mid 80s to mid 90s, varied readings across states. Sunrise at 6:58 a.m. Sunset at 3:48 p.m.
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Fears Cattle Surplus Looms After War Ends
Secretary of Agriculture Clinton P. Anderson warned Southwestern states will face a cattle surplus when the war ends. He cited Oklahoma's 500,000 cattle needing feeding and slaughter by March 1 and pledged aid for protein feed to finish animals for market. He linked meat prospects to the corn crop and weather, not policy.
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Yanks greet homeland as Queen Mary returns troops home
The Queen Mary arrived in New York with 14,698 soldiers from Europe aboard the convoy of 10 troopships. A large welcome crowds, WACs sang from Pier 90, and veterans disembarked at Camp Kilmer for processing. Among those aboard were 1,723 Navy personnel, 38 WACs, 36 Red Cross workers, and units from the 20th Armored Division on the Hermitage.
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