Japan's postwar fate outlined in headline prophecy
United Press war analyst Ralph Heinzen predicts Japan will lose its overseas empire and be reduced to four home islands plus designated nearby isles under a Potsdam style peace. He envisions a 148,756 square mile Japan with 75 million people, housing a repatriated workforce and no navy, army, or significant industry, scaled to a tiny island nation status. He details projected population densities and regional dismantling across Manchuria Kwantung Formosa and other territories as terms of surrender.
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Ralph Heinzen
United Press
Japan
Pearl Hanne
Tropics
United States
Manchuria
Kwantung Peninsula
Port Arthur
Russia
Darien
Muraftto
Sakhalin
Formosa Island
Formosa
China
Chine
Famosa
Formos
Rodney D. Wentworth
Hirahito
Hitler
June Nieto
General Delivery
Vergee Hopper
Dixon St
Hilary Govin
Mel Nyho
Castro
Hirohito
Erla Dale
Rex Road
Howell Plemmons
Castro Valley Safeway
High Schol
Lions
Les Kent
Harvey Tteed
Hunt Foods
Nstruction
Army
Navy
Amave
West
Community Fund Raises Support for Local Kids in Hayward
In Hayward area chatter shows strong support for aiding youth baseball while uniting on ending hostilities. Residents praise contributions from Val Hollingsworth and the Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary, noting progress toward a dirt campaign goal as community effort continues.
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Cate
Val Hollingsworth
Reid
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Old Apple
Allies Reply to Jap Plea in Public Opinion Poll
A printed note records Morning of interviews with citizens including C F Buchanan J M Perry Virginia White P E Molian and others weighing whether to accept Japan surrender with or without reservations. Opinions range from unconditional surrender to continuing war with occupation and trial of leaders.
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Auiditor
John Q. Publie
Japan
War agencies halt most war contracts in reconversion push
War Mobilization Chief John W. Snyder said procurement agencies have begun cancelling contracts to free materials for civilian reconversion. He cited large Navy and Army cutbacks and noted orders totaling near four billion dollars after Japan’s surrender. Civilian production will absorb freed materials, boosting employment as the shift from war to civilian output proceeds.
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Washington
John W. Snyder
Snyder
Navy
Alrtautly
War Production Board
Final Plans Made For Hayward Avenue Cub Picnic
Final plans are announced for the Hayward Avenue Cub Picnic at Casta Valley school tomorrow at 2 p.m. Howell Plemmons, the area club commissioner, says a first program of games starts at 2 with Mike Johnson as contest committee chair. The watermelon eating contest is the feature, with J. R. Mathiesen overseeing melons and the eating contest. Mrs. Thomas Ducey from San Lorenzo heads refreshments. The event is a family picnic. Cubs must be accompanied by parents and each family should bring a basket lunch. Coffee, cream and sugar are free. Coca Cola will be available.
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Casta Valley
Howell Plemmons
Mike Johnson
J. R. Mathiesen
Thomas Ducey
San Lorenzo
Plemmons
Democrats To Honor George Miller Dinner Planned in San Leandro
Democrats in San Leandro announce a dinner to honor Congressman George Miller of the sixth district during the congressional recess. The event will be at Club Alabama on East 1891 Street with Elizabeth Sorenson in charge of decorations and John M. Hoffman serving as master of ceremonies. Public attendance is welcome. reservations are due by August 18 at two dollars per person.
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San Leantro Democraticlub
George PL Miller
Homie Durin
Elizabeth Sorenson
John M. Hoffman
Earl, Rock
Sweetwood
W. F. Bryant
Ehic
Trinidad
Woman Hurt In Car Mishap
A driver forced another car to the roadside on Highway 50 injuring Velma M. Randall of Livermore who was a passenger in James L. Randall's vehicle. Charles W. Denlinger, 24, of Whillier, escaped injury as the other driver fled the scene.
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Charles W. Denlinger
Comstock Ave
Whillier
T Suick
James l. Randall
Livermore
Velma M. Randall
Randall
Livermore Hospital
Calendar Of Events San Lorenzo and Nearby Dance Listings
A compact period listing of events across San Lorenzo and nearby areas. Includes dances at San Lorenzo Community Hall Hayward Acres Recreation Council Sunset School Candie Tight Hour Coralee Downes professional variety show at VFW San Lorenzo 2130 p m All Saints Holy Names Rotary Club Green Shutter Hotel San Lorenzo Community Club Sycamore Lodge IOOF Tamarack Branch Children’s Hospital East Bay Mutual Benefit Christian Service Veterans of America events at Veteran’s Building and other halls.
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San Lorenzo
Hayward Acres
Sunset School
Coralee Downe
VFW
All Saints Holy Names
Rotary Club
East Bay
Mutual Benefit and Christian Service’ Society
Veterans of America
Veteran‘s Building
How The World Reacted To The V J Day News
Reports from New York to London and across the Pacific describe mixed celebrations as V J Day news spread. In Okinawa and Hawaii soldiers and residents greeted the moment with relief, gunfire, cheers, and chaotic street scenes, while many Americans remained cautious about the end of the war.
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New York
W.A
London I
Chungking
Honolulu
Okinawx
Okinawa
Hawaii
America
Woman Fined for Selling Minor Liquor
De Lacruz, operator of Place in Alvarado, fined 75 dollars after pleading guilty in Centerville to selling beer to a minor. The minor, 18, was warned and given a suspended sentence. Prosecuting attorney was Deputy District Attorney Frank Crows.
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Ae de Lacruz
Alvarado
Centerville
Atttorney
Frank Crows
Ickes urges Alaska statehood as best self-government
Secretary Harold L. Ickes urged Alaska statehood in a letter to Governor Ernest Gruening stating it is the only form of self government appropriate to Alaska. He emphasized that statehood fits the territory's circumstances and timeframe.
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Washington
Harold L. Ickes
Alaskan Territory
Ickes
Ernest 4. Gruening
Alaska
Red Armies Smash On Against Japs In Manchuria
Russia ordered Far Eastern forces to press into Manchuria despite Japan’s surrender offer. Reports say Soviet columns advance from east, north and west toward Harbin as Tokyo proclaims sieges at Port Arthur and Dairen. Communiques note martial law in Kawantung and deep penetration along the railway from Harbin.
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London
W.A
Russia
Manchuria
Khabarovsk
Red Banner
Japan
Khabaroviski
Manchyria
Hrosdéast
AL Boast
Harbin
Moscow
Rady Polyo
Kawantung
Karen
Tokyo
Port Arthur
Dairen
Kwantung
Liaotung Peninsula
Korea
Sakhalin Island
Hissert
Russv
Baumann Named to C. of C. Board
Walter 7 Baumann, general manager of the Greenwood Corporation portion of the Bohannon organization, accepts a seat on the Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce board. He has directed major Bohannon war time developments including San Lorenzo Village and Bollingwood at Richmond. Baumann aims to promote regional welfare and cooperation across the area. He previously worked in Tacoma and now lives in San Mateo with his wife and three children.
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Walter 7. Baumann
Feneral
Greenwood Corportion
San Sep‘edia Village
Hayward Area
San Lorenzo Village
Baumann
Bollingwood
Richmond
Western Homes
Napa
Sunnyvale
Bohannon
State Jails To Be Probed In California
An investigation into California city and county jails was opened in Los Angeles by a legislatively authorized interim committee chaired by Vernon Kilpatrick. After organization, hearings will begin to inspect multiple jails across the state with Ernest Booth, former San Quentin inmate, first to testify.
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Los Angeles
U.fl
California
Vernon Kilpatrick
Los Angles
Ernest Booth
San Quentin
Man Booked on Drunk Charges After Cafe Incident
Clintorg, 83, of San Lorenzo, was booked at the Hayward substation after an evening of celebration at a San Lorenzo cafe on charges of intoxication resisting arrest and disturbing the peace. Cafe proprietor Florenca Sanders was hospitalized after an alleged assault by Brown. Orretha Smith and Delores Smith report being slapped and shoved during the incident.
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Clintorg
Lawn
Primero
San Lorenzo
Hayward
Florenca Sanders
Foothill Blvd
San Lenandro
Fairmont Hospital
Brown
Orretha M. Smith
Delores Smith
Burgos Ave
Oakland
Navy halts work on five warships under construction
The Navy decided to stop work on five warships under construction in Washington. The stoppage is expected to save about 1.2 million dollars and affect project timelines and defense production.
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Washington
Navy
Allies demand surrender under supreme commander in Pacific
The Allied reply to Japan rejects Hirohito retaining sovereign prerogatives. The emperor must order all military forces to cease hostilities and capitulate under a supreme commander. The note, signed by Byrnes for the United States and others, links the Potsdam terms to a Japanese government chosen by the people.
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Washington
Japan
Hirohito
United States
V.J Dey
Europe
Douglas MacArthur
Funperer Hiro- Hite
Hirshite
Byrnes
Max Grassli
Bwitzerland
State Department
Rand
Hitel
War continues in Pacific amid new atomic bomb claim
Allied forces pressed Japan as peace talks linger amid a report that a second atomic bomb made the first obsolete. U S air and naval units conducted strikes on southern Japan while Manchuria saw Soviet advances. Tokyo reported Kurume fires from heavy bombing as B 29s faced uncertain resumption of raids.
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Pearl Harbor
Tesus
Japan
War Department
U.S
U. S
Manchuria
Chungking
Tokyo
Mariana
Thara
Jireshina
Adm
Chester W. Nimitz
Onder
Kurume
Carl Spaatz
Strategic Airforce
Pacific
Hoover Warns of Socialism at Iowa Picnic
Former President Herbert Hoover warned in Long Beach that Britain's new left-leaning government signals creeping socialism sweeping Europe. He urged America to guard against its spread, arguing totalitarian regimes gain ground and warning against surrendering America’s heritage. He spoke at Bixby Park during the annual Iowa picnic, noting the growing propaganda and fifth column threats.
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Long Beach
W.P
Herbert Hoover
Britain
Europe
America
Bixby Park
West Branch
Iowa
Hoolvar
San Lorenzans to Dance Tonight at Village Center
Clyde Raney's orchestra will play at San Lorenzo Village Community Center tonight. Clarence Dohmann, Hamas Association entertainment committee chair, announced the weekly dances are growing in popularity with higher attendance. Dancing starts at 8 and ends at 12 midnight.
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Clyde Raney
San Lorenzo Village Community Center
Clarence Dohmann
Hamas Association Entertainment Contvue
Dohimanin
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