Industrial Dream for Plains Grows across Amarillo Panhandle
War era expansion lifts Amarillo and the Panhandle into a national list of 20 new manufacturing regions. Business Week cites large volumes of new plants, heavy public funding, and products like aviation gasoline and synthetic rubber as drivers, with Amarillo ranking ninth nationwide.
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Truman asserts Japan cannot win and atomic plants stay active
President Truman said Japan has no chance and that atomic bombs will be used only for world benefit. He noted two million armed Japanese remain and that surrender terms must be signed before VJ Day. Churchill credited the atomic bomb with ending the war quickly, while Richland plant chief Matthias said workers will continue producing until ordered to quit. No occupation time limits were set for Germany or Japan.
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Gasoline Rationing Confusion Baffles Motorists in Birmingham
Filling station operators report ongoing confusion as gasoline rationing lifts. One truck driver demanded coupon acceptance, claiming they were purchased at 75 cents each this morning, while others had not yet heard of the action.
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Truman holds first post surrender news conference
The chief executive spoke at a friendly news conference after Japan's surrender announcing next Sunday as a day of prayer. He said no major news would require arms and urged gratitude for victory, guidance to lasting peace, and a better world.
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Black Market Trials To Stand
Federal Judge William H. Atwell ruled that despite the end of rationing for gasoline and canned foods, persons charged with black marketing these goods must still stand trial. The statement came in Dallas on August 16 as cases proceed under postwar controls.
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Tri State Fair Worries Over New Buildings After Ban Lift
Amarillo Tri State Fair Association president Bill Beechler says new buildings are urgently needed and a coliseum is a key goal as no fair has been held recently. The travel ban on fairs was lifted but modernization remains the central concern for the fairgrounds. The Office of Defense Transportation also eased conventions limits and revoked orders requiring war necessity certificates for commercial vehicle operators and taxi fleets.
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Full Employment Tops Goals Cited By President
President Truman unveils plans for full employment and a temporary no strike pledge, while the Army reports major cutbacks to boost civilian supplies. CIO unions move to reopen contracts under new wage rules as government aims to set up a broader employment program.
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Riots Roil New Bedford V J Day Celebration
Rioting among service personnel and civilians in downtown New Bedford prompted extra Navy shore patrols and a Massachusetts State Guard company. Col. E S Pratt called the scene nasty as police and guards moved to control crowds during the city’s V J Day celebration.
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J R Barnhill Dies of Heart Attack in Amarillo Home
J R Barnhill prominent Amarillo oil operator dies of a heart attack at his home on West Tenth. Born Brenham 1885 he moved to Amarillo in 1924 and held extensive oil properties in Hutchinson County. Funeral set for Saturday at Polk Street Methodist Church with interment in Llano Cemetery.
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Peacetime Draft Policy Split as Truman Signals Postwar Army
President Truman softened peacetime draft plans while backing universal military training in principle but rejecting conscription. He will propose a larger regular army and reserve expansions, with the occupation forces in Germany and Japan shaping postwar needs and possible mergers undecided.
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