Japs Bitter Atom Bomb Decried by Emperor and Leaders
The Associated Press reports Hirohito accepted the cabinet resignation after informing the nation of Japan's surrender to the Allies to avoid obliteration. He called the atomic bomb a new and cruel weapon and said Japan surrendered to pursue the common good. In Tokyo, War Minister Anami, Premier Suzuki, and overseas bureau chief Kusuo Oya voiced bitterness and resolve, while Suzuki described a tearful historic conference and the emperor’s decision.
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Athens Lets Loose After Victory Sparks City Celebration
Residents flooded Court St and streets beyond in joyous victory revelry. Firecrackers, horns, and improvised parades filled Athens as soldiers, police, and National Guard joined in and two youths faced minor injuries. A local woman fired a three volley salute from her porch while townsfolk toasted the end of the war and debated what V J Day means.
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Paid Holidays Mark Close of America's War
Washington reports that today and Thursday are holidays for government workers and paid holidays for general workers. President Truman orders agency heads to reduce forces to skeleton staffing by Aug 15 and 16 and not to charge these days against annual leave. V J Day will be a premium pay day when observed.
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Petain Death Sentence for War Plot Trial
Paris court convicts Marshal Henri Philippe Petain of plotting against internal safety of France and sentences him to death. He also receives national indignity and confiscation of all property. The 89 year old former Vichy chief faces execution after nearly seven hours of deliberation by three judges and a two man jury.
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Paris
Henri Philippe Petain
Vichy
France
Perish In Sinking Of Cruiser 883
Survivors related five days adrift after the cruiser Indianapolis sank. They described sighting planes, lack of rescue due to radio silence and high command decisions, saltwater ulcers, sun glare, failing lifejackets, and mass hysteria among the men.
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Park
Indianapolis
Thanksgiving Service At Episcopal Church Observes Japan War End
A special prayer service will be held tonight at 8 o’clock at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd to mark the end of the war with Japan. All members and friends are invited. The service will be conducted by Prof. George Sixbey of Marietta.
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Japan
George Sixbey
Marietta
McBee Plant to Idle Two Days Under Truman Holiday
The McBee Company will close on August 15 and 16 as President Truman proclaims the days legal holidays. Employees not on duty will be paid for regular eight hour shifts, announced by A. B. Roe, company president.
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Church of Nazarene To Hold V J Service Tonight
The Church of the Nazarene will hold a V J service tonight at 7 30 with special music and a brief sermon by pastor Rev D H Goff.
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Church of the Nazarene
D. H. Goff
Odd Garden Produce Sent To The Messenger
Eight ears of corn in one husk were mailed by Em mett West of Poston. The single large ear is surrounded by seven smaller ears, a freak of nature grown in his garden.
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Poston
Walton League To Meet At Athens Hotel Tonight
The Irash Walton League will hold a meeting at 7 30 tonight in the second Moor lobby of the Athens Hotel. The Graham Chapel Prayer Band meets Thursday evening at Mrs. Od ie Hawk s home with Mrs. Hawk as leader.
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Elks Plan Memorial for David Feth Tonight
Athens Lodge No 973 Elks announce a memorial for David Feth at 8:30 pm at Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home. Members assemble at the lodge rooms for a group procession. Friends may call at the funeral home until noon Thursday, replacing prior arrangements to visit at the family home.
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Sheep Subsidy Pay Schedule Is Announced
Athens County sheep and lamb producers may apply for payments under the new sheep and lamb production subsidy. Rates vary by weight and period, with different payments from August 5, 1945 through April 30, 1946. Eligibility requires sale to a legally authorized slaughterer. Applications at the County AAA Office.
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Irvin 4. Wolfe
AAA Committee
Athens Man Finds Relief From Gas With ERB-HELP
An Athens man reports relief from post meal bloating and gas after using ERB-HELP. He says meals are comfortable now, with regular bowels for the first time in years. The ad claims 12 herbs cleanse bowels and aid liver and kidneys, urging readers to buy at Athens Pharmacy and Betts Drug Store in Nelsonville.
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Athens Pharmacy
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Betts Drug Store
Mine 25 To Be Closed Today and Thursday
Chauncey Mine No 25 will not work today or Thursday due to Japan's surrender. It will resume operations Friday and Saturday as announced this morning by staff.
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Chauncey
Japan
Chauncey Mine
Truman is Cheered at White House
Crowds along Pennsylvania Avenue erupt in celebration as President Truman appears with Mrs. Truman at the White House. He thanks supporters and declares the fall of fascism and police government, urging unity to implement free government worldwide.
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White House
Pennsylvania Avenue
Secret Service
Mrs. Truman
Lafayette Park
Henderson Denies Involvement In Bet Business Denial
Logan staff report on the disbarment hearing for Judge Phil Henderson of Hocking County. Six witnesses testified as panel judges hear the case in Logan. Henderson denied links to race horse bets in Logan and denied co-ownership of a Bolita operation in Miami. He also denied adultery claims, saying he admitted them only to protect his wife during the divorce. Local barber Vance Brian testified Henderson did not commit adultery in his home.
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Phil Henderson
Hocking County
Clifford Bell
St. Clairsville
Brady Moore
Cadiz
George M. McDowell
Hillsboro
Richard Cameron
Marysville
Henderson
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Athens Firms and University Shut for Two Days
Stores and University in Athens will close today and tomorrow as ordered by Governor Lausche. Oscar Fulton of the Athens Merchants Association says most members approve the plan and some food shops may open briefly on Thursday. Ohio University will close for the two day holiday, with state offices and departments also shut. Banks closed at noon today and will stay closed Thursday following the proclamation.
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Oscar Fulton
Athens Retsil Merchants Association
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