28 Aug 1945
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1945
Page
1
Amarillo Daily News notes Houston prepares for a major storm while wartime Axis secrets are said freed for U.S. industry. The report hints at heightened urgency and potential impact on local affairs and national wartime production.
President Truman issued an executive order placing the release of information seized from Germany and Japan under the War Mobilization and Reconversion Board. The move aims to maximize public benefit while preserving national military security. The policy covers all enemy origin scientific and industrial information obtained by U S agencies. The Office of War Information notes some secrets could aid American and British efforts as investigators followed troops into Germany.
The OWI reports that information on aeronautics, automotive production, chemicals, and other industries, including processes from Germany's synthetic rubber and gasoline programs, are being shared with US war manufacturers. This aid may yield improved peacetime products and hints at future probes into Japanese secrets.
The tropical storm roared into the Texas coast and pushed 400 miles inland with hurricane winds and torrential rain. Bay City reports 100 mph winds tearing buildings apart while Palacios and Rockport suffer damage and flooding. Thousands evacuated as Houston braces for further gales and widespread property loss persists across Port Lavaca Seadrift and Port Aransas.
About 150 officers and men arrive at Atsugi near Tokyo in the first wave of 48 transport planes. They precede 17,500 troops led by General MacArthur for mass landings on Thursday. Allied ships and planes patrol Sagami Bay as caution over mines and treachery rises. The first surrender talks and political moves unfold in Tokyo and Nanking as Japan reorganizes for occupation.
OPA will keep new car prices near 1942 levels with no general increase expected for 1945 models. Bowles says ceilings are set by manufacturers and must gain CPA approval. some models may rise due to dealer storage costs, while others may drop to about 1942 prices.
President Truman urged a two year limit on new Army draft inductions arguing continuation of Selective Service is needed for veterans fairness and future uncertainties He proposed lifting the 280000 volunteer ceiling and offering incentives to boost voluntary enlistments He warned against early termination of the emergency war powers and noted possible loss of wartime powers if done too soon May hearings will feature two Army generals discussing drafts and volunteers
Mitchell bomber pilots report that about 28 warships remain anchored in the Western Kyushu port of Sasebo awaiting surrender. Three damaged aircraft carriers camouflage, destroyers, destroyer leaders, light cruisers, and 18 Japanese PT boats are at anchor. No shots fired as bombers avoided direct overflight.
Secretary Forrestal announced a year plan to reduce Navy personnel to 500000 enlisted and 50000 officers, discharging about 2,839,000 sailors from 3,389,000. The plan adds overseas service credit, with no change to required points for discharge, and notes most personnel have overseas service already.
Sen Tom Connally of Texas told a Waco Rotary Club assembly that Allied islands including mandates will stay under U S protection and control. He forecast income tax cuts by January 1 and removal of excess profits taxes to ease civilian production. Several wartime Army camps will become permanent Texas installations.
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