Japs Bitter Decry Atom Bomb and Surrender
The Associated Press reports Emperor Hirohito announced Japan’s surrender after accepting the cabinet resignation and attributing defeat to the atomic bomb. Militarists reacted with suicide and sharp broadcasts as Suzuki and Oya described the surrender as tragic yet necessary, urging endurance and reflection.
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Japan
Gen
Koteichika Anami
Baron Kantaro Suzuki
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Kusuo Oya
Japan Broadcasting Corporation
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FCC
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Athens Celebrates Victory With Noisy Street Parade
The town flooded Court St with bells, horns, guns, and fireworks as news of victory spread. Police, guards, and volunteers managed crowds while celebrants from Athens and nearby areas filled sidewalks and shops. Aged and young joined in, with a few injuries and arrests reported, and residents marked the historic moment with impromptu gestures and comments on V J Day.
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Athens
Court St
Paid Holidays Mark Close of America's War
President Truman announced government workers will have Aug 15 and 16 off with no charge to annual leave and pay for V Day as a premium day. Wage workers will count Wednesday and Thursday as holiday time for overtime and weekly work calculations. Postal service will run on approximate holiday schedules for the next two days.
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CPI
Truman
Postoffice Department
Petain Sentenced to Death for War Plot
Henri Philippe Petain, former head of the Vichy state, was convicted and sentenced to death by a three-judge panel and a 24-man jury after nearly seven hours of deliberation. The court also imposed national indignity and ordered confiscation of his property. Cincinnati safety director Hamilton said the city has contracted to purchase lie detector apparatus for the police department.
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Cincinnali — 4
Cris EL Hamilton
Sinking of Cruiser 883 Strikes Deep in War Chronicle
Survivors from the Indianapolis recount five days adrift after the cruiser vanished. Sailors faced no supplies, saltwater ulcers, and blistering sun as fear and hysteria rose. The ship's loss prompted delayed rescue and grim casualty tolls among the crew.
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Hayney
Park
Indianapolis
Elks To Memorialize David Feth Tonight
Athens lodge announces memorial services for David Feth at 8:30 PM at Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home. Members will meet at the lodge rooms for a group procession. Funeral home calls extended to noon Thursday, replacing prior family-home viewing.
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Athens
David Feth
Dowler and Ferguson
Truman Is Cheered at White House
Crowds jam Pennsylvania Avenue outside the White House as President Truman appears with Mrs Truman. He speaks of democracy and the defeat of fascism, likening this day to December 7, 1941, and urges collective effort to promote free government worldwide. Mrs Stella Chandler requests church ladies deliver rummage sale items to City Hall.
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Lafayette Park
Stella Chandler
Central Ave
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Thanksgiving Service At Episcopal Church
A special service of prayer and thanksgiving 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 church members and friends are invited to attend. Prof. George Sixhey of Marietta will conduct the service.
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Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
Japan
George Sixhey
Marietta
McBee Plant to Close for Two Days on Holiday
McBee Co to idle operations August 15 and 16 as President Truman proclaims legal holidays. All workers on regular shifts will be paid for the two days. Also notes Reds on march and turmoil in China with Communists attempting to seize key cities north of the Yellow River.
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A. B. Roe
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New Troubles
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Woman Ninety Swears It Helps Keep Her Alive
A ninety year old woman credits PRU LAX with easing severe constipation and gas, describing relief from bloating and abdominal pain after trying various remedies. The ad urges readers to use laxatives as directed and notes a money back claim, with Athens Pharmacy at 2N Court Street as the outlet.
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Pru
Church of Nazarene To Have V J Service Tonight
The Church of the Nazarene will hold a V J service tonight at 7 30 featuring special music and a brief sermon by Pastor the Rev D H Goff.
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Church of the Nazarene
D. H. Goff
Odd garden find eight ears in a single husk
Emmett West of Poston brought a curious item to The Messenger: eight ears of corn packed in one husk. The farmer Brown reportedly grew one large ear encircled by seven smaller ones, a striking irregularity in his garden.
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Poston
Jones
Walton League Meets Tonight at Athens Hotel Lobby
The Izaak Walton League holds a meeting this evening at 7 30 in the second floor lobby of the Athens Hotel. The Graham Chapel Frayer Band will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Sadie Hawk with Mrs Hawk as leader.
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Graham Chapel
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Sheep Subsidy Pay Schedule Announced by County AAA
Athens County sheep and lamb producers may apply for payments under the sheep and lamb production subsidy. Rates vary by weight and period with specific payouts for lambs 65 to 90 pounds and over 9 pounds, plus $1 per hundred pounds for other sheep. Eligibility requires sale to a legally authorized slaughterer. applications at the County AAA Office.
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Athens County
Irving Wolfe
County Aaa Committee
Mine 25 To Be Closed Today and Thursday
Chauncey mine No 25 will not operate today or Thursday due to Japan surrender. The mine will resume work Friday and Saturday as announced this morning.
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Chauncey
Japan
Chauncey Mine No 25
Athens Man Feels Like Swollen Balloon After Meals
An Athens man reports relief from gas and bloating after taking ERB-HELP. He says meals no longer cause severe discomfort, bowels are regular, and he feels like a new man. The ad promotes ERB-HELP with claims of herbal cleansing and improved digestion, urging purchase at Athens Pharmacy and Betts Drug Store in Nelsonville.
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Athens Pharmacy
Nelsonville
Betts Drug Store
Henderson Denies Bet Business Ties in Disbarment Hearing
Logan staff special reports Judge Phil Henderson of Hocking County faced a three judge panel in Logan as six witnesses testified in a disbarment hearing. Henderson denied involvement in race horse betting in Logan and denied co ownership of a Bolita operation in Miami, stating he was only a spectator. He also refuted adultery allegations, claiming he admitted the charge under pressure related to his divorce to protect his wife. Local barber Vance Brian testified Henderson did not commit adultery at his home.
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Phil Henderson
Hocking County
Clifford Belt
St. Clairsville
Brady Moore
Cadiz
M. McDowell
Hillsboro
Richard Cameron
Marysville
Henderson
Miami
Fla
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Stores and University Closed for Two Days
Athens area shops will close today and tomorrow per Athens Retail Merchants Association secretary Owar Fulton. A majority of members supported the plan while some food stores may stay open briefly Thursday. Ohio University will be closed during the two day holiday as decreed by Governor Lausche. Banks also closed today and will stay shut Thursday.
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Athens
Owar Fulton
Athens Retail Merchants Association
Ohio University
Lausche
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