Soviets threaten vast Manchurian drive and Korea ops
Tokyo reports a major Soviet offensive in Manchuria threatening to cut off up to half a million Japanese troops and split 1.5 million enemy forces. Moscow said Soviet gains reached 9 to 22 miles toward Harbin while marines seized Rashin and Yuki in Korea and landings were reported on Sakhalin.
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World awaits Nippon surrender decision as war lasts
American bombers strike Tokyo while Japan weighs terms of surrender under Allied ultimatum. President’s secretary says no confirmed reply and no time limit. Domei reports delays and jitters as Tokyo suspends news service for 12 hours amid ongoing Pacific fighting.
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Boyle’s War Notes on Atomic Bomb as Final Weapon
The essay argues the atomic bomb ends kingly warfare by shifting violence from armies to populations. It contrasts Patton era valor with science driven weaponry, noting war’s drive to invention and leadership while warning of universal suffering and the ultimate horror of atomic conflict.
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Nimitz Receives Britain's Grand Cross of the Bath
American Fleet Admiral Nimitz was awarded the grand cross of the Order of the Bath in a colorful ceremony aboard HMS Duke of York. Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser presented the gold five pointed star medallion on behalf of King George for Nimitz naval leadership in the Pacific.
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World War II Allies press on as Japan delays capitulation
Allies postpone atomic bomb use as surrender terms discuss the Mikado’s throne. Admiral Halsey launches dawn strikes on Tokyo and surrounding areas while Russians push toward Manchuria and Outer Mongolia, threatening to sever lines to the Yellow Sea.
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Truman Sees Early Postwar Period As Nation's Critical Task
President Truman warns the early postwar period is the nation’s most critical era for daily welfare. He cites three top challenges: preventing unemployment, converting war industry to peacetime use, and maintaining purchasing power to absorb peacetime production. He urges government funds to aid reconversion and private industry in absorbing war plant output.
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Durbin Announces Pregnancy After Recent Marriage
Hollywood reports Deanna Durbin, 23, is expecting a baby next spring likely in March. The actress married film producer Felix Jackson last June 13. Durbin was previously divorced in December 1943 from Vaughn Paul after nearly five years of marriage.
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Threats Target Petain Jurors During Final Defense Pleas
In Paris 24 jurors hearing Petain treason cases disclosed receiving death threats. Some letters demanded death for anyone condemning him, with one ending Jew-hate quotes. Defense attorney Fernand Payen opened by praising Petain and reading a Pershing testimonial.
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Hatcher Sworn In As Head Of State Patrol
H J Doggy Hatcher of Morganton sworn in as major in charge of the state highway patrol and safety division in Raleigh. The former Army lieutenant colonel, released from Germany, will earn 5500 dollars yearly and succeeds John Armstrong and Ronald Hocutt in the consolidated offices. Associate Justice M W Barnhill presided in Governor Cherry's office.
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Doggy) Hatcher
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Armstrong
State Utilities Commission
Japanese Sneak Attacks Thwarted by U S Navy Strikes
GUAM Aug 13 Admiral Halseys third fleet guarded against a possible banzai attack by the Japanese air force today as carrier planes blasted Yokohama docks and submarine pens after weather turned them back from the Tokyo area.
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Japanese say carrier sunk off Okinawa amid peace talks
The Domei agency reported with unconfirmed claims that a large aircraft carrier was sunk off Okinawa in today’s attack. Earlier, Tokyo said a seaplane tender was sunk off Okinawa on Sunday as Emperor Hirohito met Foreign Minister Togo for reports on peace negotiations.
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Carrier aircraft counter enemy air raids over Honshu
AP war correspondent reports six enemy planes shot down by carrier planes during a 12 hour attack on Kanto east central Honshu. Tokyo says 17 planes down and 25 damaged with ships and submarines at Yokohama and Shimoda hit. Weather prevented further action and pilots encountered targets of opportunity.
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OPA Halts Printing 187 Million Ration Books
The Office of Price Administration suspended printing 187 million new ration books for food shoes and gasoline including war book five and a new A gasoline book. Distribution was set for December but the halt awaits peace talks outcome potentially becoming permanent if Japan quits. Gasoline rationing may end within weeks after V J day while other programs continue.
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Byrnes Receives Distinguished Service Medal From Truman
Secretary of State James F. Byrnes was awarded the distinguished service medal by President Truman for his wartime role as war mobilization director over two and a half years. Truman cited Byrnes for supporting unpopular measures essential to the war's success.
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White House
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Premature surrender flash causes nationwide jubilation
A false United Press flash claiming Japan accepted surrender terms sparked public celebrations across the United States Canada and abroad before being killed. Hugh Baillie urged a $5000 reward to find the transmitter while authorities investigate the source. Revelers shouted whistles cheered and poured drinks in cities from New York to Miami amid denial of the report.
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Prisoners In Path Of Reds Drive On Manchurian Plain
Soviet forces under Malinovsky and Meretskov push from the Khingan range toward Harbin in a major Manchurian campaign. The southern wing threatens to break toward Mukden and reach Japanese POW camps holding Allied troops.
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Col Roosevelt Placed On Inactive Duty
Col James Roosevelt of the main corps has been released to motive status by order of navy doctors. Combat fatigue worsened a recurring stomach disorder, requiring complete rest. The 38 year old son of the president was admitted to a naval hospital in San Diego for rest and diagnosis and is now on terminal leave at his Beverly Hills home. He was non committal on future plans.
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