Labor Crisis Looms Over Peacetime Reconversion Plans
Government economists warn of 7 to 10 million unemployed by Christmas as reconversion from war production accelerates. AFL and CIO leaders criticize preparedness and delay, predicting extended unemployment and a 1930s like emergency. Predictions also note 5 million munitions workers lose jobs within two months after V day, with ripple effects and veterans rejoining the labor force.
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Washington
William Green
American Federation of Labor
AFL
Sidney Hillman
CIO Political Action Committee
John W. Snyder
George W. Taylor
War Labor Board
Japan
Armed Forces
Tokio Ohio Postmistress hears no surrender reports
In tiny Van Wert county town of Tokio Ohio postmistress Clara Metzger says she has heard none of the unofficial reports that Japan surrendered and she still has a large volume of mail to postmark with Tokio. The town is also known as Jonestown and has six houses and a general store.
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Tokio
Japan
Ohio
van Wert
Jonestown
Clara Metzzer
Jap ships being called in from sea
New York reports that Japanese radio stations began contacting all ships at sea using government call letters in emergencies. Pacific transport due New York two the Charles, H. Muir, first large troopship to live here from the Pacific area, nine transports from Europe will arrive today with more than 20,900 troops.
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New York
American ® Broadcasting Company
Pacific
Charles, H. Muir
Europe
Big Trek Home by James Marlow
Washington notes wartime migration ending with Japan's surrender will trigger a new movement as war plants close and gasoline rationing ends. Job mobility may rise, but total wartime migration remains unfigured with large gains in California Michigan Washington Maryland and more. The District of Columbia adds significant net increase.
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James Marlow
Washington
Japan
District of Columbia
California
Michigan
Maryland
Oho
Florida
New Jersey
Virginia
Oregon
Connecticut
Indiana
Arizona
Mlinois
Massachusetts
Utah
Rhode Island
Nevada
Delaware
Columbia
Orville Dailey Funeral To Be Held Thursday
Albany resident Orville D Dailey a Spanish American War veteran died at Veterans Hospital Chillicothe after heart illness. Funeral at Albany Methodist Church Thursday afternoon with interment at Temple Cemetery. Survived by wife Jane Dowd Dailey daughter Mrs J H Bourus granddaughter Frances Anne Bourus and brother Earl T Dailey. He served in the 6th General Assembly at Columbus and in the 95th as committeeman. Also notes job appeal for canneries workers in Lynchburg and Leesburg.
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Orville D. Dailey
Albany
Veterans Hospital
Chillicothe
Albany Methodist Church
Sydney C. G. Everson
Riverside
Temple Cemetery
Andrew C. Dailey
Dailey
Jane Dowd Dailey
J. H. Bourus
Frances Anne Bourus
Los Angeles
Earl T. Dailey
Columbus
S6th
General Assembly
95Th Assembly
Social Security Program Embarks on 11th Year
Washington program opens its eleventh year with a pledge to seek Congressional action to refine it. President Truman voiced the promise in a tenth anniversary message. The Social Security Board reports about nine billion dollars paid over ten years to more than 4.25 million beneficiaries, with employer contributions exceeding twenty-one billion dollars.
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Washington
Congress
Truman
Social Security Board
Australians Carry On Own Surrender Drive in Bougainville
Australian airmen on Bougainville have pressed a surrender campaign since Japan offered terms. A Beaufort bomber with Japan Surrenders painted on the fuselage flew over Japanese positions, dropping very lights and leaflets as other bombers followed. Troop morale remained high despite continued fighting as estimates placed Japanese forces at about 71,000 in the Southwest Pacific with substantial numbers in the Solomons, New Guinea, New Britain, and New Ireland. General MacArthur reported Japanese casualties in Borneo at 6,229 dead and captured.
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Melbourne
Bougainville
Army Department
Japan
Buin
Bougainville Island
Southwest Pacific
Solomons
New Guinea
New Britain
New Lreland
Manila
Macarthur
Borneo
Ohio's liquor stores closed by governor order
Columbus reports all state liquor stores ordered shut today by Gov. Frank J. Lausche. He urged liquor and beer dispensers to halt operations for the day as surrender of Japan was practically underway. State Liquor Director Robert H. Sohngen said stores would stay closed until further notice.
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Columbus
Frank J. Lausche
Robert H. Sohngen
Late Ohio Corn Means Better Supply of Beef
Ohio's late corn plantings may boost beef supply this winter. Agricultural director John M. Hodson estimated up to 25 percent of the harvest could be frost damaged, making corn feed soft and prompting feeders to fatten steers this fall. Ohio's crop is pegged near 180.6 million bushels, a near record. Silos have declined, with at least a third of prewar storage lost or unused due to wartime repair challenges.
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Columbus
Ohio
John M. Hedson
Hodson
Ohia
Hissong Named Ohio Director of Education
Dr. Clyde Hissong, dean of Bowling Green State University's College of Education since 1929, was appointed Ohio director of education by Gov. Frank Lausche for a four-year term starting August 16 with a salary of 6500 annually. A native of Miami County, he previously taught in rural schools, served as Butler County schools' assistant superintendent, and taught at Miami and Ohio State Universities. He has written several books on education and holds membership in state and national education associations.
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Columbus
Clyde Hissong
Bowling Green University
College of Education
Kenneth C. Ray
Ohio
Frank J. Lausche
Hissong
Miami County
Butler County
Miami
Ohio State
Gambling at Chesapeake Halted by Mayor
CHESAPEAKE report states gambling activities ceased after slot machines and devices were removed from suspected establishments. Mayor F L Hamilton said he would inform Governor Frank Lausche of the cleanup.
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Chesapeake
F. L. Hamilton
Frank Lausche
War Flare in Pacific as Red Army Drives Stir Global Fronts
Soviet radio reports Red Army advances in Manchuria and outer Mongolia with troops seizing rail junctions and cities while Allied air fleets hammer Japan from Okinawa and the Marianas. Tokyo and Washington exchange statements as fighting continues across Asia Pacific fronts.
V J Day Delayed Awaiting Nipponese Reply Note
Allied leaders await Tokyo's surrender note as unofficial Nipponese broadcasts signal acceptance of Potsdam terms. White House officials say a Japanese reply may come by day's end, with decoding and translation expected before confirmation in Washington.
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Uin
Tokyo
Japan
Truman
State Byrnes
Potsdam
Byrnes
White House
Charles G. Ross
Ross
Satan
Washington
Ohio 37th Division Resting After Tough Pacific War
Ohio's 37th Division under Maj. Gen. Beightler rests after 40 months of combat in the Pacific. The unit fought at Munda New Georgia Bougainville and Luzon, aiding Manila’s liberation, with a 3011 Jap to one American kill ratio. Reformation follows mop up in Northern Luzon.
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Columbus
Fifth Service Command
Ohio
Robert 3
Ohio National Guard
Fiji Islands
Guadalcanal
Munda
New Georgia
Bougainville
Luzon
Philippines
Manila
Bow and Weep Before Mikado in 1945 Broadcast
A Japanese news agency broadcast recorded by the FCC said on August 14 1945 the Imperial Decision was granted and that crowds gathered before the emperor's palace bowed to the ground in shame that their efforts were not enough. The broadcast did not specify what the decision was.
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Washington
Donel
FCC Today
MacArthur May Take Over After Jap Capitulation
Speculation that Admiral Nimitz and General MacArthur will lead the occupation of Japan after capitulation. Truman has not announced plans, but authorities expect MacArthur to command over a million Allied troops to begin disarmament and then chair an Allied control commission with American predominance and allied participation. The surrender machinery awaits Truman's signal.
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Nimitz
Pacific Fleet
MacArthur
Pacific Army
Truman
Japan
Allied Control Commission
Tee Avardhade Salen
Nelsonville minister on Ohio church board report
A fragmented report notes wartime communications reaching the State Department and foreign capitals. It mentions B-29 operations, Japanese defense, and church leadership changes in Springfield with Rev. L R Roberts named assistant superintendent and Rev B A Awe of Nelsonville on the district council amid military updates.
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State Department
Truman
Byrnes
Washington
Moscow
London
Chungking
Leland Harrison
Bern
Springfield
Guam
L. Stark
Cincinnati
Pilgrim Holiness
L. R. Roberts
Trumen
Mili- B. A. Awe
Nelsonville
Hirohito Expresses Extreme Concern Over Allied War Calamity
A Domei News Agency transmitted message shows Emperor Hirohito expressing extreme concern over the calamity caused by the United States. The note, translated for editors in the Orient, traces the concern to the 1941 imperial rescript declaring war on the United States and Great Britain.
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San Francisco
Hirohito
United States
Domei
Monitor
Great Britain
Yanks in Philippines Celebrate Early Today
NBC war correspondent Merrill Mueller reported from Manila that Americans and Filipinos tossed Japanese currency into the air in anticipation of a Potsdam declaration. He noted no official MacArthur news confirming an end to the war.
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Manila
Merrill Mueller
NBC
Japan
Potsdam
Mueller
MacArthur
Jap Cabinet Engaged With Legal Procedures
Washington reports the Tokyo Radio surrender statement came early today after news that Japan's cabinet had met late last night and would reply to the Allies as soon as legal procedures are completed. No details were given on the procedures involved.
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Washington
Tokyo
Ene
Marines Skeptical On News Of Japanese Surrender
On Guam the Marines and Navy greeted the surrender news with caution and patience. Enlisted men doubted the end of hostilities while sailors hoped peace would bring extra cheer. Native villages planned celebrations as some expressed cautious optimism. Sir Eric Phipps, 68, long serving British ambassador to Berlin, died.
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Guam
London
Sir Eric Phipps
Berlin
Lawmakers urge halt to draft as World War II ends
House Military Committee Chairman May calls for immediate end to inductions once Japan falls and for early release of drafted men. Senator Langer signals Senate action. They seek a formal end to hostilities and a presidential or Congressional declaration to stop draft calls.
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Washington
May
D-Ky
House Military Committee
Japan
Congress
Houses
Langer
P-Ndy
Senate
Truman
Gress
Selective Service
Induc
Pacific
Draft Service
Army
Navy
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