Fair Weather Across Carolinas With Warm Up Next Week
North Carolina forecast calls for fair conditions with moderate temperatures today tonight and Saturday. Extended outlook shows warming Monday and Tuesday with scattered thundershowers in the Carolinas and southern Georgia and South Carolina Saturday and Sunday. Light to moderate precipitation with locally heavy activity in southern South Carolina.
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War guilt debated as occupation policy looms
World Today section considers a military clique figure whose guilt is questioned. It argues his participation may still serve usefulness in governing the defeated nation. It predicts Britain will align with the United States, which has carried the Pacific war burden.
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Unclear Factors in Surrender Terms Quietly Shape Tokyo's Decision
The article weighs how Japanese acceptance of a surrender offer may hinge on Emperor Hirohito’s sovereignty. It notes U.S. influence, the emperor’s role as a potential lever for the military, and Tokyo’s fears of a future revival of imperial power. If Hirohito remains a political figure, surrender may be accepted. otherwise talks may continue.
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Tokyo
Hirohito
Potsdam
Woman Armistic Mates Change Duty Location
Miss Ethel P Terry Childs armarmacist mate third class serving in Norfolk Virginia is now a patient at the regional hospital ORD Greensboro after an operation. At the end of the Indian War in 1645 there were 100 persons left in Manhattan and 1500 in the province.
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Terry) Childs
Orfolk
Ord
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Truman Speech Promises No Next War and Wider War Aims
President Truman warned Japan to surrender or face massive casualties and stated the United States will pursue no future war. He pledged safeguards for the atomic bomb and outlined plans to build bases on captured Pacific islands. He said Russia agreed to declare war on Japan before learning of the bomb and referenced postwar territorial deals at Yalta. The allied press would gain free reporting in certain European nations, and the U S proposed free use of European waterways.
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Truman outlines atomic policy and Berlin agreements
President Truman warns Japan of secret military aims and justifies atomic use to shorten the war. He urges civilians to evacuate industrial cities while outlining Berlin conference outcomes, including the Big Five council, Germany’s postwar government, reparations, population shifts, and East Prussia adjustments. The piece notes Allied control and press freedoms and mentions Europe facing a hard winter.
Nazi blunders and shifting tides from Europe to the Rhine
The piece recounts German errors in the Battle of the Bulge era, noting failures to break through toward Liège, potential to cut Allied lines, and the later losses at Celles and Bastogne. It traces the German retreat to the Siegfried line, the Roer crossing, and the impact on the eastern front, ending with a note on the Hawaiian Islands’ former name.
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Cooperative Club Hears Grover Jones on Bees
Grover Jones city attorney addressed the Cooperative Club at the Sheraton hotel on Wednesday afternoon. He spoke on bees as a hobby and noted two types, Italian and German, with Italian as the best honey bee. He traced bees to early settlement, their role in honey and pollination, and highlighted their importance in the western and northwestern states.
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America
Australia
JayCees Hear Veterans War Experiences At Meeting
Two JayCee members recently back from overseas shared their war experiences at the East Washington street clubrooms. Bill Lee described Pacific theater conditions while Allen Parker recounted North Africa air force duties. Also present was Bill Horney stationed in Texas. Plans discussed for JayCee Radio Week and a softball game with the American Business club set for August 16 at City Lake, with a practice Sunday at the junior high school.
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Pacific
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City Lake
Au- 16
Truman weighs Japanese surrender offer amid allied consultations
In London Prime Minister Attlee saidBritain consulted allies on a Tokyo broadcast though no official confirmation. At the White House Byrnes Stimson and Forrestal discussed possible developments. Domei claimed Tokyo would quit if the emperor retained sovereignty. Authorities prepared as crowds gathered outside the White House.
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Chinese Army Spokesman Responds to Russian War Entry
In China, officials report Tokyo warnings to Japanese troops and civilians to keep order if Chinese reactions turn heated after Russia joins the conflict. A Chinese army spokesman commented on the situation as tensions rise in the region.
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China
Tokyo
Potsdam and Cairo Declarations Shaped Japan Surrender Terms
The article outlines Potsdam and Cairo declarations, urging Japan to surrender unconditionally, disarm, and return occupied territories. It notes Soviet entry into the war, possible emperor retention, and allied plans for occupation and postwar order with China and Russia.
Stockholders Ok Plan For Hotel Addition
High Point Hotel corporation stockholders approved adding 64 rooms to the Sheraton in a new wing facing Wrenn street once labor and material restrictions end. The plan, still in early stages, aims to ease occupancy during summer 1946 furniture parties and may convert larger sample rooms into bedrooms.
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Senators Debate Terms Of Japan Surrender And The Emperor
Senate quotes reveal divisions over keeping the emperor after unconditional surrender. Tunnell and Burton favor end of war with strong terms, Chavez seeks a workable surrender. Wiley supports permitting the emperor’s retention while others urge removal of any imperial influence.
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Pacific War Air Blitz Report From Carrier Actions
U S and British aircraft claim substantial hits on Japanese air and shipping. The communique notes 259 Nipponese pilots destroyed 24 troop carriers and that 124 U S planes destroyed 124 aircraft with 57 damaged on the ground yesterday. British pilots report 22 aircraft on the ground and 24 gliders destroyed with others damaged. Ships and rocket formations reported in low level action from Honshu to Tokyo as operations continue.
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Richard K. O'Malley
Death of W. A. Self in Hickory at 79
W. A. Self, 79, long time Hickory lawyer and former state representative and municipal court judge, died after a lingering illness. Survived by one daughter Mrs. Co. W. Bagby of Hickory. Funeral set for tomorrow afternoon.
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High Point Helps Fund Oak Ridge Atomic Plant
Wachovia Bank and Trust announced that millions of dollars were loaned to contractors for building and equipping Oak Ridge Tennessee where the atomic bomb was made. W C Idol noted deposits aided the effort and Bryant Electric of High Point was among the contractors involved.
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Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
W. C. Idol
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Thomasville Chief At Daughter's Bedside
Chief of Police J. R. Richn and Mrs. Richardson are with their daughter Tina Robinson in a Charlotte hospital after a serious automobile wreck near Laurinburg. Tina was returning from Wilmington with her mother in law from Hamiet when the crash occurred. Authorities have not learned full details, but facial injuries are reported and possible other injuries.
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J. R. Richn
Mrs. Richardson
Charlotte
Tina Robinson
Charlotte Hospital
Laurinburg
Infant William A Carter Dies in Thomasville
Thomasville reports the death of one month old William Austin Carter at his home on Thursday night. Survivors include parents G N Carter route one and siblings Sylvia Iona Hazel Kitty Lou Shirley, four brothers Pfe Gem L Carter Sam James Junior, all of Thomasville, maternal grandfather S W Carter of High Point, and mother Mary Davis. Body to be moved to Russell home at 7 pm for funeral arrangements.
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William Austin Carter
G. N. Carter
Eee Ei
Nickendon
Edemarenna Meacy
Sylvia
Iona
Hazel
Kety Lou
Shirley Carter
Pfe
Gem L. Carter
Fort Jackson
Funeral Rites for Jake F Newell in Charlotte
Funeral services for Jake F Newell 74 will be held tomorrow at 3 PM at Hawesthorne Lane Methodist Church. Burial follows at Rogers Chapel Cemetery near Newell's former home in Cabarrus County. Newell was a prominent Charlotte attorney and longtime Republican leader in North Carolina. He died Wednesday at his father in law's home in Wayneville.
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Charlotte
Hawesthorne Lane Methodist Church
Roger
To All Who Suffer Gas Pains Distress After A Good Meal
An old fashioned advertisement promotes Neutracid for gastric hyperacidity relief. It urges readers to dissolve a Raapeckres in hot water and drink slowly after meals to ease heartburn sourness and other stomach upset. The copy claims fast blessed relief and directs readers to Mann Drug Stores to purchase Neutracid.
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