Draft Reduction Law Formed By Congress In House
Congress moves toward a draft reduction law to boost volunteer enlistment and trim inductions. The plan includes GI Bill extensions, overseas pay, new reenlistment bonuses, and mustering out payments while revising discharge points from V J Day standards to a new base. The House Military Committee plans to act this week and aim for introduction Wednesday.
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May
D-Ky
Full House Military Committee
Congress
AFL Chief Seeks 50 Percent Rise in U S Living Standard
Camden N J AP William Green president of the American Federation of Labor urged a 50 percent climb in the U S standard of living as a new industrial revolution nears. He outlined a program including wage floors of 65 to 75 cents, a national labor accord, shorter work weeks, expanded unemployment and old age benefits, and transitional reconversion.
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Camden
N. J
United States
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Green
Father of Lahar
AFL
Peter J. McQuire
Congress
Truman
Wagner
Slain Detectives Targeted by Gunman in Chicago
In Chicago a suspect fired on two detectives near a currency exchange as they patrolled after learning he loitered near the scene. Police say the gunman’s motive remains unclear and a suspect was later seized. A rubber glove and other clues are being examined in the case.
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Chicago
Philip Breitzke
Holiday Death Toll Seen Headed For 3 Year Record
The Associated Press reports Labor Day holiday violence and accidents may push the three day tally to a three year high. By early today 203 deaths were recorded nationwide since the holiday began, including 117 auto fatalities and 28 drownings. Illinois led with 35 deaths, Ohio 11, New York 15, Michigan 12, and California 1.
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Associated Press
America
Pearl Harbor
Ohio
New York
Michigan
Celetornia
Two Area Men Help Sign Japanese Surrender aboard Missouri
Two local sailors aboard the USS Missouri witnessed the Japanese envoys signing the surrender in Tokyo Bay. Sherman Shirley Smith of Doihan Route Three and Lewis Clifton McDaniel of Ozark Route Three served as seaman first class as General Douglas MacArthur and Admiral Chester Nimitz joined in the historic ceremony aboard the 43,000 ton battleship. The Missouri, named for Missouri’s president, then served as flagship for Admiral Halsey and the Third Fleet.
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Missouri
Tokyo Bay
Sherman Shirley Smith
USNR
Doihan
Lewis Clifton McDaniel
USN
Ozark
Douglas MacArthur
Chester W. Nimit
Pacfic
Truman Lands Part Labor Toook In War
AP reports one day after V J day President Truman addressed a nation celebrating Labor Day and pledged to honor the dignity of labor and a decent standard of living. He praised workers who aided victory and urged cooperation among nations to keep peace and prevent future wars.
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Washington
Ee Ee
V-J
Japan
Pearl Harbor
White House
Crhratinn
Anna
Wanig
Senate supports longer idle pay period proposal
Senate backing grows for a plan to expand unemployment aid through longer weekly payments rather than higher weekly amounts. The idea, led by Senator Vandenberg, aims to standardize aid and curb idleness while permitting a national discussion on broader employment policies and military manpower adjustments.
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Senate
Vandenberg
Truman
Congress
Marc
Riates
Marion Williamson
Georgia
Securit
Beechers boat atrocity described by Bataan survivor
Survivor James F. Schiffner recounted aboard a Japanese horror ship named Beecher's boat where thirst cursed prisoners killed mates or drank their blood. He described water rations, beatings, and brutal camps, with reports of eight killings during fights over water and harsh punishments aboard ships and at camps in the Philippines and Japan.
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Russell Brines
TOKYO
Bataan
Beecher
James F. Schiffer
Albuquerque
Corregidor
Imperial Hotel
MacArthur
United Nations
Schiffner
Jadar
Phoippines
Japan
Minhara
Bikako Lake
Nagoya
Minbara
Frrest
Sirois
Pawtucket
Hallo
Stalin Stakes Kuriles South Sakhalin Return to USSR
In Moscow Stalin proclaims formal end of World War II and return of Southern Sakhalin and the Kurile Island chain to the Soviet Union. Riots celebrate with red flags, grand displays, and giant portraits of Stalin and Lenin as crowds fill streets and declare peace achieved.
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Moscow
Sakhalin
Kurtle Island
Sekhalu
Stalin
Russia
Japan
United Nations
Lenin
Await Only Word From MacArthur Improved Weather
Allied occupation troops prepared to march into Tokyo as General MacArthur awaited weather and surrender formalities. By Sunday Japan's capitulation closed its empire, and 13 000 troops entered Tokyo Bay to join 35 000 in occupation, within a 700 square mile zone south of Tokyo. The weather and the commander’s permission could delay Tokyo itself.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
Japan
Commodore Derry
Honshu
Hokkaido
Kyushu
Sukoku
Russia
Sakhalin
Kuriles
Ryukyus
Palaus
Marianas
Caro Ines
Marschalle
Tokyo Bay
Eighth Army
Wonshu
Japankse
Missouri
E.W.T
Ban sword for weapon use sparks Japan policy clash
SAN PRANCISCO AP The Nipponese Home Ministry defined swords as objects of ancient age and cutlery not weapons while noting that Allies will judge whether hunting rifles and daggers are considered weapons along with swords. The spokesman spoke on a Tokyo radio broadcast via FCC recording.
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Menceforth
Iit
FCC
Ministry
Special Study Napier Postwar Use Urged
W Perry Calhoun of the Houston County Board of Revenue urged a special examination to study Napier Field postwar uses if the Army discontinues operating the air base. He proposed a chamber of advisory members from local government and business to plan future civil use benefiting Dathan and the surrounding community.
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Houston County Board of Revenue
Napier Field
Tethad
Calhoun
Te Board of Revenue
Cay
Comrmiasyi
Chamber of Commerce
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Beneft
Dathan
Army Hay del Arinunne
Clits
Niger
Dothan Youth Seriously Hurt In Motorcycle Crash
In Dothan, Hulse and passenger Tavon Cameron were riding a motorcycle when the sidecar caused loss of control and a crash into a tree near Crestview Florida. Hulse was transported to Crestview hospital then Doe. His condition was listed as extremely critical.
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Seldon Hulse
Dothan
Creqtvuies
Ewell
Hulse
Jonen
Tavon Cameron
Hulac
Crestview
Doe Than
MacArthur's surrender ceremony aboard USS Missouri
Dramatic eighteen minute surrender aboard the USS Missouri near Tokyo Bay as General MacArthur signs the terms ending World War II. He greets General Wainwright, eyes Japan, and delivers a poised, symbolic gesture before the Allied officials. The scene includes the Japanese delegation and a fleet review as the Pacific war concludes.
Chiang Promises Early Democracy For China Peoples
In Chungking Chiang Kai-shek, addressing the nation, called for immediate constitutional democracy after the war. Amid Vel Day celebrations crowd thronged streets for a parade with dragons, clowns, stilts, and symbolic peace figures as a hundred thousand parts of the procession cheered.
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Chiang
China
Chungking
Chiang Kai-shek
Inday
Chna
Chinn
War
City Officials Contest Election Officers' School
City Officials consider whether an election officers' school will be held for those officially serving in the city's general election on September 17. Auditor Joe L. Waughn says he will raise the matter at the City Commission meeting and a decision may be made to conform with voting law and ensure preparations five days before the election.
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Joe L. Waughn
Asucer
Inside Story Of Santo Tomas Hero Revealed In Installment
Santo Tomas Earl Carroll, native of Slacamb and hero of Santo Tomax, offers an INS written insider account of three years under Japanese rule at Manila’s internment camp. The Fagle reprints in installments, with the first due tomorrow.
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Earl Carroll
Slacamb
Santo Tomax
Manila
International News Service
INS
Mr. Carroll
The
Fagle
General Wainwright Accepts Yamashita Surrender In Philippines
General Wainwright arrived in Baguio to accept the surrender of Japanese forces led by General Tomoyuki Yamashita. Yamashita signed the document with Admiral Okochi as Maj. Gen. Leavey and Lt. Gen. Styer witnessed, ending Japanese control in the Philippines. Yamashita and aides were later moved to POW camps at Bilibid.
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Philippines
Melaya
Tomoyuk
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Batsan
Wainwright
Japan
Yamashita
Singapore
Arthur Percival
Ester Joy
Tokyo Bay
Okochi
General Wainwright
Edmond H. Leavey
W. D. I Styer
Americar
Americar ‘Forces In the Western Pacific
United States
Perevil
Yamanhita
Manila
Aya War
Here Is How Army Will Score Points For Discharge Issue
Washington AP outlines how Army discharge points are earned for service months since September 16 1940. Credits include Overseas Combat and various medals such as the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Additional credits depend on children and specific campaigns defined by the War Department.
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Servier
Mons
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Marine Corpet
War Department
Jadhudie Campaiins
Chris Papuan
Fasmere
Ryukyup
Oniwai
Turisia
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Normandy
France
Rhimeland
Ardennee
Apennines
Errane
Wer
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