Emperor’s Dual Role Threatens U S Peace Policy
AP reports the Japanese offer to surrender hinges on preserving the emperor as both a god and a political leader. U S officials weigh keeping or discarding the emperor, fearing it could embolden Japan’s postwar stance while aiming for a rapid end to the war. Washington notes mixed Allied views and Russia’s skepticism as new strikes by the fleet continue.
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United States drafts reply to Japanese surrender offer
The United States has drafted an answer to the Japanese surrender proposal and sent it to London, Moscow, and Chungking for approval. If the Big Four approve, the reply will go to Tokyo. The contents are secret but believed to state that Allies will name terms and Japan must accept.
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Million Yanks For Occupation Of Japan Seen
Washington reports estimate that over a million Americans will be needed to occupy Japan after surrender. US forces would disarm and police the home islands while Russians advance in Manchuria Korea and Sakhalin. Seven principalities may fall under Allied control with Japan’s emperor possibly remaining as figurehead.
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Perryton Gets Heavy Rain from Thundershowers
Scattered thundershowers brought moisture to the North Plains with Perryton recording 1.07 inches, the heaviest in the Panhandle. Woodward Oklahoma reported 1.14 inches, Wichita Kansas 1.44 inches, while other Panhandle towns logged lighter falls or traces. Rain continued into night in Clarendon and Lubbock with Amarillo seeing a light evening shower.
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Pfc John Branum Due in Boston
Pfc John W Branum of 1009 North Johnson was due to arrive in Boston yesterday aboard the John Howard.
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Navy reports loss of Lagarto and lists 107 ships stricken
The Navy disclosed the submarine Lagarto was lost on war patrol and 107 other vessels were stricken from the register due to loss or damage.Among them were destroyers Parrott Tucker Wormden Holder and submarines 8 27 S 36 and S 39. Also Underhill sunk in Philippine waters with 112 killed. Submarines in Far East have sunk 13 Japanese ships. casualties include 14 dead and 102 missing. Submarines also reported striking ships in the Sea of Japan.
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Red Armies and American Planes Keep Slugging
Allied armies and navies pressed Japanese lines Friday as Tokyo rejected surrender offers yet faced heavy losses. Soviet advances in Manchuria and the Far East air campaign pummeled Japanese positions from Iwo to Kyushu, destroying ships and airfields while Nagasaki faced further atomic destruction. Unilateral surrender talks centered on preserving Hirohito's throne as Potsdam terms remained binding.
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Amarillo Area Weather Forecast Summary
The U S Weather Bureau reports Saturday partly cloudy and slightly warmer in Amarillo and vicinity with fair conditions Saturday night. West Texas sees partly cloudy skies through Sunday with a few widely scattered late afternoon thundershowers. Temperatures range from upper 60s to mid 80s with a trace of precipitation in the 24 hour period ending late evening. Sunrise is 7 04 a m and sunset 8 40 p m.
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Allied World Rejoices As Japan Signals Surrender
News that Japan has offered to surrender sparks jubilation across Allied nations. Celebrations surge from New York to London and Manila with rockets, parades, and fireworks as soldiers and civilians anticipate end of hostilities. The Japanese Domei agency signals possible emergency transmissions next week amid uncertain timing.
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Surrender Prospects After Japan War Ends
Washington reports surrender could take hours to days to formalize with terms shaped by the Potsdam communique. Allies may sign at a warship with MacArthur or Nimitz present, occupation to begin, and Hirohito likely to remain under Allied oversight. public debate exists over Emperor retention.
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Hirohito Held Top Criminal
An on the street survey from Dalhart finds over 90 percent oppose anything less than unconditional surrender by Japanese leaders. Voters say Hirohito could end the war if he can curb the generals, but then must accept responsibility as a war criminal.
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