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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1945
Page
5
Washington AP Bowles announced immediate easing of rationing for gasoline and certain food items including canned vegetables and fuel oil. The move aims to balance civilian supplies with demand as production increases and shortages ease.
Washington AP reports the White House retracted a statement claiming two holidays for government employees. Press Secretary said the error involved misreading proclamations about August 15 and 16 not being legal holidays. The president’s order does not apply to V-J Day or surrender terms.
Paris AP reports aging marshal Petain was found guilty of collaboration with the enemy by a French high court. He faces death, but Gen. de Gaulle, head of the provisional government, may commute or alter the sentence. The court also sentenced Petain to national indignity and confiscation of property.
Treasury figures show the United States spent over 300 billion dollars on war costs from July 1940 through midweek as the Japanese surrender closed the conflict. The total, far surpassing World War I expenditures of 25 billion through 1921, covers defense programs and related contracts.
Dothan observed Japan's capitulation with a near deserted city and quiet streets. Stores closed. churches filled for noon services as President Truman proclaimed today and tomorrow as war end observances. Families of deployed service members joined crowds at worship. Police noted no major incidents while street crews cleaned the aftermath of revelry.
Washington reports the War Manpower Commission has ended all manpower controls as the home front shifts from war output to peacetime production. President and conversion leaders, led by John W. Snyder, outline policies to unwind wartime staffing. About 15 million workers are expected to be released from controls.
Washington AP reports Reconversion Director John W Snyder says at least 7 million men from the Army and Navy will be released to civilian life within the next 12 months. Navy demobilization aims to 1.5 to 2.5 million in 12 to 18 months, with monthly releases rising from 170,000 to about 500,000. President Tarn Te No. 3 Page 2.
Dothan motorists flocked to open stations today as gasoline rationing eased after years of coupons. OPA chief Bowles hailed the day, noting immediate removals and possible short-term shortages as supplies shift to freedom of driving, with other commodities to follow when stocked.
President Truman announced Japan's surrender, signaling a ceasefire and a shift to peace duties. Allied leaders plan occupation, demilitarization, and political restructuring under Potsdam terms. Analysts warn of vast reconstruction challenges across Japan and globally.
The report notes Emperor Hirohito accepting the cabinet resignation as Allied powers move to cease fire across the Pacific. General MacArthur announces Allied occupation leadership in Japan while Admiral Halsey addresses ships off Japan with cautions as operations wind down.
The Associated Press reports Emperor Mirahite accepted the cabinet resignation that preceded Japan's defeat. The Dome dispatch notes Hirohita asked Premier Adm Kardara Suzuki to resign, while radio broadcasts say the emperor stayed at his post. The movement followed Japan's plan to surrender to avoid obliteration.
AP reports the cruiser Indianapolis was torpedoed off Leyte and sank after midnight, 823 crew members died or went missing. Survivors endured five days at sea awaiting rescue, with 315 saved when a Peleliu search plane found the survivors. Captain McVay and officers described the doomed voyage and desperate hours aboard the raft.
Man ia AP Japan surrender envoy to fly in an all white plane to Jeju the Allied fortress for nine surrender. General MacArthur closed a ten day second meeting with the Japanese since his appointment as Allied Supreme Commander in Japan. The code word faitaga was chosen for communications before the envoy and American forces. The envoy was corrected to bring temporary army navy and air forces advisory units to hear credentials enabling him to represent Feanperce Hiredtite. The surrender party will leave Sint a Munk on southern Kuyah Island Friday morning in an unarmed aircraft on which the green cross must be stable at 00 yard. The plane will fly to Te Shaina on an airtrip painted white and marked with green crogues. Six hours advance notice of departure time and route must be given. From Je Shima the surrender party will be brought to Manila in an American plane. Observers unofficially expect the Japanese to receive instructions as to technical details preparatory to Allied occupation and similar problems. The party is expected to return to Japan after audience with MacArthur to ensure Allied desires are carried out.
In Okinawa a kamikaze attack after Japan's surrender wounded two U.S. soldiers. The raid occurred four miles north of Okinawa, sparking a blackout alert as General MacArthur said offensive action was halted.
London reports mark final stage of World War II as Soviet forces press toward Manchuria and encircle Japanese troops in northern Manchuria. Moscow, London, and Washington announce end of war. Soviet units close on Harbin, Mukden, Peiping, with Karafuto near reach.
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