Surrender Ends World War II and Cuts Draft
The article outlines surrender terms under General MacArthur, ending Japanese empire power and making Hirohito a subordinate figure. It notes draft reductions to 50,000 monthly, potential release of five to five and a half million soldiers in 12 to 18 months, and Manpower and war agency shutdowns. President Truman presents a solemn tone, urging unity to begin peacetime tasks and demobilization while crowds celebrate in Washington.
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Hirohito
MacArthur
Mr. Truman
Navy
Congress
Truman
White House
Executive Mansion
Pentagon
Indianapolis Navy Cruiser Sunk by Japanese Attack
The Indianapolis, flagship of the Fifth Fleet, was struck by a kamikaze off Okinawa debacle leaving 700 dead and 315 survivors after five days in the sea. Skipper Capt. Charles B McVay Jr. survived. The ship carried atomic bomb material to Guam before loss.
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Peleliu
Navy
San Francisco
Guam
Indianapolis
Fifth Fleet
Mare Island Navy Yard
Okinawa
Raymond A. Spruance
Charles B. McVay
Connecticut Ave. N. W
Truman orders immediate draft reductions and occupations readjustment
President Truman proposed cutting selective service inductions from 80 000 per month to 50 000 while assessing occupation force needs in the Pacific and Europe. He urged a steady flow of replacements, citing transportation advances aimed at 5 000 000 to 5 500 000 total. Hershey called the policy a flat prohibition on drafting men 26 and older though Navy plans were not clarified.
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Pacific
Europe
Truman
Navy
Selective Service
Lewis B. Hershey
Hershey
Cactus Plant Is Closed as War Production Ends
War Department orders the Cactus Ordnance Plant at Dumas closed after rapid production of explosives as World War II ends. Navy announces cancellation of nearly 6.99 billion dollars in prime contracts, adding to a prior 1.2 billion dollar cut.
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Washington
Cactus Ordnance Plant
Dumas
War Department
Navy
Humble Amarillo Pledges Peace and Rebuilding Duty
In a wartime reflection the Amarillo community pledges to embrace peace from a divine source. Citizens acknowledge a heavy responsibility to secure and rebuild a world scarred by war, honoring sacrifices of young men who fought and died. The speaker calls for unity in this work.
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High Plains
Texas
Amarillo
Truman Orders Japan to Cease Fire Across All Fronts
President Truman instructed via Secretary Byrnes the Japanese government to end hostilities on all fronts. MacArthur will be informed of the effective date and will direct the ceasefire. Japanese emissaries must reach MacArthur with full authority to arrange surrender and details of the formal surrender.
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Office of Censorship
Elmer Davis
Office of War Information
Washington
Truman
State Byrnes
MacArthur
State Department
Max Grassli
Weather Outlook July 30 to August 18 Texas West of Gulf Plains
The U S Weather Bureau forecasts extended conditions through 7 30 p m August 18 for Texas west of Gulf Plains with temperatures 4 6 degrees above normal and light precipitation. Widely scattered afternoon thundershowers are expected. Screen Wire Window Screens and Screen Doors are advertised by J B Coe Lumber Co 1009 Lincoln and stock accounting forms and modern record systems by Russell Stationery Co.
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Texas
Gulf Plains
J. B. Coe Lbr. Co
Lincoln
Russell Stationery Co
Amarillo
West Texas
Panhandle
el Paso
Amarillo Observes JOYFUL Holiday After Unconditional Surrender
Amarillo declares a holiday in celebration of Japan's unconditional surrender and considers a second closing day. City offices close except essential services while summer school nears graduation. Churches hold special prayers for peace and the Feast of the Assumption. liquor stores close on news.
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Amarillo
Amarillo Credit Association
Better Business Bureau
Gordon Morrison
Mana Haw Association
Bngmiarcil
Charles Rogers
Japan
Joe Jenkins
Amarito
Truman
Peace Parade Sparks Joy For War-Weary Children
Two young girls aged three and five in a block near Thirty Seventh Street and Sixth Avenue join a victory parade minutes after surrender, waving a large flag as civilians celebrate the end of hostilities.
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Thirty-Seventh Street
Sixth Avenue
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War Production Board
War Labor Board
George W. Taylor
Hiroshima
Russia
Nagasaki
Tokyo
William F. Halsey
Potomac
Army
Ton
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Philadelphia Navy Yard
Roosevelt
Campobello
Annapolis
Claude Swanson
Canal Zone
Hawaii
West Coast
Chee Eyck Seers Ea
Olver & Wiggins Lbr, Co
U.S Weather Bureau
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