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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1945
Page
1
General MacArthur announced plans to relieve the civilian army in Japan and reduce American occupation troops to no more than 200000 within six months. The Wear Department expressed greater surprise than at Pearl Harbor, triggering questions on Capitol Hill.
Premier Higashi Kuni told more than 50 Allied correspondents that Emperor Hirohito may have been misled by Japanese militarists during the pre Pearl Harbor period and hopes to form a commission to probe wartime responsibility. Shigenoro Togo and Saburo Kurusu denied prior knowledge of the attack. MacArthur trimmed Pacific force estimates and sparked demobilization debates with the 200000 figure. Dean Acheson and Gen Marshall weigh in as War Department faces criticism.
Reconversion Director John W. Snyder lifted all restrictions on private home and building construction effective Oct. 15. The six point plan aims to quicken expansion while price ceilings on new homes remain absent, as Bowles urges Congress to authorize price limits to curb a potential housing price boom.
Braniff Airways announced a new direct Amarillo to Memphis route with additional Dallas round trips, elevating Amarillo as an aviation hub. A civic delegation led by ClaArks will join Braniff officials on inaugural flights, with a Memphis luncheon and Tulsa banquet planned.
The British owned Shanghai Times the only English language newspaper in Shanghai was closed by the Chinese ministry of publicity. The ministry said the Times had been run by the Japanese and used anti Allied propaganda before and during the occupation.
President Truman announced that Japanese war lords are being removed from Korea as a new Korean nation begins. He said the United States and allied powers will help Korea become free and independent, with durable self rule requiring time and patience and joint effort by Koreans and allies. The surrender of Japanese forces in Seoul signals liberation for Korea.
Paris press reports Generalissimo Stalin likely to relinquish presidency of the Council of Peoples Commissars and retire from political life because of a liver ailment and fatigue. Sources cite Soviet officials hoping to spare his life, with continued influence as a unifying figure during postwar reconstruction.
Real estate listing for E A Regal Co appears in the notice page highlighting property sales and associated transfers. The item notes an address or parcel and a transaction marker, with emphasis on the firm’s role in the listing.
Nylon hosiery mills are speeding production and aim to have 36 million pairs ready for distribution by December 1. Some industry talk suggests delaying retail until January, but a WPB official says there is no reason stockings should not be on general sale by Christmas.
Foreign Commissar Molotov said Russia seeks footholds in the Mediterranean and showed interest in Italian colonies notably Tripolitania. He avoided specifics on Italian Yugoslav borders, stating the issue is under discussion, and suggested Croats and Slovenes should transfer to Yugoslavia.
President Truman selected Undersecretary Robert P. Patterson to succeed Henry L. Stimson as secretary of war. Stimson turns 78 Friday and is expected to retire soon along with other senior defense leaders including John J. McCloy. Marshall’s retirement is anticipated and Gen Somervell and Hap Arnold may also leave public life.
Mrs. W. D. DeGrassi, wife of the Amarillo postmaster, was hospitalized last night. Her condition was described as serious this morning at Northwest Texas Hospital.
Senators Walsh and Vinson introduce bills setting postwar strength at 666000 total with 500000 enlisted and 58000 officers in the Navy and 100000 enlisted and 8000 officers in the Marine Corps. Plans include transferring reserves to regular lists and fast tracking retirements for officers under fleet admiral rank.
The forecast calls for fair conditions in Amarillo and vicinity with continued warmth into Wednesday. West Texas will see partly cloudy skies with a few showers and cooler air, while New Mexico remains fair today through Wednesday with isolated thundershowers in the far north. Temperatures range from 40s to 90s, with highs 70 to 90 and lows 40s to 60s.
Postwar labor turmoil expands as 200000 workers idle nationwide and 80000 in Detroit area. Schwellenbach expected to announce Labor Department reorganization. CIO oil workers strike waves hit Gulf Oil and Texas Company refineries. 300 in Detroit area and 200 at Refiners Transport. Oil unions seek 40 hour weeks, 30 percent wage hikes, and union shop terms amid wider city disruptions.
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