Army demobilization plans cut mass discharge target
President Truman indicated 5.5 to 5.75 million troops could be released in 12 to 18 months, with those longest in combat and with most dependents prioritized. The Navy will demobilize quickly, Congress to set peacetime draft policy after V J Day. Army lowers discharge age to 38 to speed 5 million releases within a year. about 30,000 eligible immediately.
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Controyed From Page One Deliberation Ends in France Trial
After a seven hour deliberation a court convicts Marshal Philippe Petain of collaboration with Germany and a plot to overthrow the republic. Judge Mongibeaux says Petain bears responsibility for a terror regime in France while Petain, in a distraught moment, proclaims he has always served France. The packed courtroom reacts with applause as the verdict is read.
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Russians to Fight Till Japs Disarm
London AP dispatch reports Gen Alene Antonov, Red Army chief, promising continued combat against Japan while press notes suggest Soviet leadership faces questions about strategy and possible concessions. Conflicting lines describe Moscow rhetoric and wartime expectations during the ongoing war.
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Truman Ends U S Censorship Code At War’s Start
President Truman signed an order ending the voluntary news censorship adopted after Pearl Harbor. Byron Price, director of censorship, announced the directive in a mid afternoon press release indicating censorship is ended as of that moment. The move coincides with the U S entry into war after December 7.
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Jobs as central issue drives wartime policy shift
Army drafts adjusted to be 26 and older veterans first in job priority while most workers become draft-proof. Navy cancels 601 million in war contracts triggering broader layoffs and factory shutdowns. Congress reconvenes in September to debate unemployment benefits taxes and home front measures as Bradley succeeds Hines and emphasizes veteran job referrals.
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End of War Sparks Unrestrained Downtown Celebrations
Citizens flood Main Street as news of victory spreads, with parades, confetti, and improvised revelry. Officers suspend traffic rules and keep peace as theaters reopen and the city marks the war’s end with rowdy but orderly jubilation.
Napier Field Welcomes Victory With Celebrations and Address
Colonel Charles B. Stewart praised Napier Field personnel for contributing to the war effort as the war ends. He urged continued vigilance for lasting peace and announced a 48 hour holiday, an all post dance, and morning refreshments. Joyful celebrations erupted across clubs as news reached the post.
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Rationing Ends As OPA Announces War Time Reallocations
The Army Navy Petroleum Board and Petroleum Administration for War report petroleum product use will drop about 385 million gallons monthly. OPA says gasoline canned fruits vegetables and gloves rationing ends with official notice to field offices to answer questions while formal order signed by Bowles awaits federal register publication.
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Truman plans paid V J Day holiday for war workers
Before the formal proclamation of V E Day the Secretary of Labor will issue a claiming statement on its effect. Mr Truman’s order grants paid holiday for war workers when the war ends, expected to occur at V J Day. The War Labor Board chairman George W. Taylor noted that pay for workers excused would conflict with Stabilization policy.
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Japanese Emperor broadcasts surrender and wartime motives
The article recounts Emperor Hirohito's first radio address in which he says Japan seeks self defense and prosperity for all, while war leaders react with bitterness to unconditional surrender. Premier Suzuki and War Minister Anami pledge to remember this day, as Tokyo broadcasts frame surrender as a historic conference and Japan vows to endure the coming hardship.
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Youth Injured After Fall From Auto During Celebration
A 15 year old, Fred Tatum Jr., suffered a broken leg after falling from a car during a victory celebration on Allee Street. The vehicle reportedly collided with a tree or pole, throwing him from the car and sending him to hospital.
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Veterans recall surrender moment amid fleet action near Tokyo
The Third Fleet halted air attacks as Nimitz and Halsey ordered cease fire after President Truman announced Japan's capitulation. Bomber crews jettisoned their loads, several Japanese planes were shot down, and no U.S. warship damage was reported. General MacArthur briefed Japanese authorities on defense measures while Air Forces pressed the strategic bombing of the homeland.
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Walter Weeks Funeral to Be Held Thursday
Walter Weeks fifty eight died at his home 900 Ear Selma Street after a short illness Funeral services set for Thursday at 10 a m at the residence Burial will follow in City cemetery Ward Wilson in charge Surviving are two uncles CM Dean Hakeiy Ga and William Deal Houston Texas and several cousins Active pallbearers Doss Kelly Ed Selly Dallas Yon Connie Forrester Hardy B King Jay Parrish
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Worker Council Meet Postponed in Houston County
The Houston County Professional Workers' Council monthly meeting set for Thursday at noon is postponed to the following Thursday. Rev. Ralph Madson, chair man, cites observance of a two day holiday as the reason for the delay.
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Mountbatten Says Japan Folded Before Allied Invasion
Lord Mountbatten stated Japan’s surrender occurred before a planned invasion of Southeast Asia and that Allied forces, including American generals, would have played a vital part in the operation. The disclosure, tied to theater commander remarks, referenced Southeast Asia and the unfolding end of the war.
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Day declared for council meeting on surrender Tuesday
The council declared a day to mark Japan's surrender and urged all members to attend the noon meeting at the Dothan Recreation Center on Thursday, August 23.
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