Allies Land in Japan as Bloodless Entry Begins
An AAP report from Tokyo states Allied occupation of Japan began with spearhead airborne units landing at Atsugi airfield and Marines arriving at Tokyo Bay. General MacArthur arrived aboard the aircraft carrier Bataan as 7500 troops and hundreds of transports joined the offensive. The Fourth Marine Regiment plus 1800 Marines from the Third Fleet and 400 British Marines landed at Yokosuka while air cover dominated skies. 1200 troops landed at Yokohama by 10 a.m.
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General MacArthur Leads Manila Campaign Reports
Descriptions of General MacArthur's triumph near Manila, with Marshal Wainwright arriving and strong Allied actions against Japanese forces. Observers note ships, landings, and plans for rapid movements as Allied forces push toward final victory. Reports mention American morale, armaments, and strategic positions, including references to Japanese resistance and Allied advances.
Plans to Occupy Tokio Vast Ai Operations
A Wet Correspondent reports Okinawa and the surrounding sea area as Allied forces prepare to seize Tokyo. Air and sea units mobilize for a rapid occupation, with airborne and naval forces assembling near Sagami Bay and Tokio Harbor. Troops advance to the staging area as the invasion deadline looms, despite delays and weather.
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Praise by The Times for Mr. B M Bruce's efforts
London August 7. The Times lauds Bruce for 12 years in London and 1942 appointment as Australian representative to the War Cabinet. It praises his blunt but clear diplomacy, urging continual Anglo Australian consultation and noting his influence on imperial and wartime policy, with a hopeful view of strong ties thereafter.
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London
Canberra
Destructive Power Debate Touches United Nations Role
Canberra reports Attorney General Evatt urged placing the new weapon under UN control. He said the destructive capacity of the new weapon raises charter obligations and UNCIO concerns. Evatt spoke as a bill moved through the House of Representatives. He warned no nation would honour such power without oversight.
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J. ¥. Evatt
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UNCIO
End of Lend-Lease and Truman Statement Reported
Washington August 30 President Truman notified Congress that the United States spent more than 42000 million dollars on lend-lease and winding it up expeditiously for military needs. He said benefits included victory over Germany and Japan, end of East March reverse lend-lease, and postwar trade efforts with reduced barriers. He credited partners for contributing to armed strength and warned that surpluses of war material would be used to meet allied needs without harming domestic production.
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US Airmen Tortured in Shanghai Prison
New York August 29 The American Associated Press Shanghai correspondent reports that American airmen tortured by Japanese guards in Shanghai remain under duress despite permission from the Japanese Consul. Guards brandished rifles as the correspondent was admitted. One airman reportedly hung for 30 minutes while guards beat and slapped others as Shanghai crowds cheered the news and awaited rescue after eight years of Japanese control.
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Evatt Comments on Charter Ratif ication Delay Debate
Dr Evatt denies full ratification of the Charter imposes no peace provisions and questions unemployment clauses. He notes differing views with Britain on some issues but supports general cooperation and full employment aims under the San Francisco framework. Mr Morrison secures a debate adjournment.
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Tormmer
Chinese in Shanghai Take Over Control Reported
Reuters dispatch notes Chinese authorities moving to assume control in Shanghai with Canton officials and occupation forces restructuring governance. Report mentions defunct regional groupings and a Chinese liaison body overseeing the transition as order is stabilized during the port area.
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Freon
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Eire's Defences Told in War Time Dispatch
London reports on Ireland outlining defensive priorities as the war nears, noting improvised fortifications and the use of weapons bearing British markings. The piece mentions a large civil defense effort and a projected army strength around 150,000 with production and supply concerns.
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Pearl Harbor Disaster Probe Sparked Officer Criticism
General Marshall was named partly responsible for the Pearl Harbor disaster by the Army Board, but President Truman rejected the criticism as entirely unjustified in releasing the report.
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Pearl Harbor defense failures and key briefing gaps
The report alleges miscommunications to General Short and Admiral Kimmel before Pearl Harbor. It details ignored warnings, delayed dispatch of strategic notices, and insufficient reconnaissance assets. It notes cordial relations masking critical gaps and assigns fault to leadership and Navy Secretary Hull for not pushing decisive action.
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