MacArthur Sends Out Order in Pacific Peace Talks
Russell Brines reports that General MacArthur prepares for a landmark Pacific peace conference with allied and Japanese leaders awaiting selections. The article notes uncertainty over attendees, the likely advisory team, and the tense dynamic as MacArthur plans a stern, businesslike approach. It reflects memories of Bataan and prior surrender negotiations shaping the mood of this pivotal moment.
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Russell Brines
Hal Boyle
MacArthur
Adm
Louis Mountbatten
Bataan
Homma
Wainwright
Warners
Admiral Perry
Japan
Reconversion In Textiles To Come Quickly
Charlotte report notes a rapid shift to civilian textile production as government orders persist for military cotton goods. Charles A. Cannon of Concord asserts minimal disruption since many mills already produce near prewar goods. some equipment readjustments may be needed but quick. Merchants expect shortages ease in 60 to 90 days with broader relief by year’s end. The Charlotte depot says 700 southern mill contracts canceled.
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Charlotte
Carolinas
Charles A. Cannon
Concord
American Cotton Manufacturers Association
South
Carbon Concern In Queen City Loses Contract
The National Carbon company plant in Charlotte received notice of cancellation of its government contract for large battery orders. About 1,100 employees were affected with immediate suspension of work. Local manager C. H. Orr said civilian production could resume after contract terms with the U S signal corps are settled in about a month. This marks Charlotte’s second major war industry loss post surrender as U S Rubber ceases its 6,000 workforce shell plant operations.
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Charlotte
National Carbon Company
C. H. Orr
Orr
U. S. Signal Corps
Japan
U. S. Rubber Company
Shell
Dean Acheson Named Undersecretary as Grew Retires
Washington August 17. President Truman announces Dean Acheson as secretary of state to succeed Joseph C Grew who ends a 41 year foreign service career. Grew served as ambassador to Tokyo from 1932 to Pearl Harbor and helped shape allied policy toward Japan.
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Washington
Dean Acheson
Joseph C. Grew
Byrnes
Council of —— Ministers
Lonn
Truman
Acheson
Grew
Tokyo
Pearl Harbor
the Treasury
State Department
Chinese Red Turns Down Chiang Invitation
Mao Tze-tung reportedly declined Chiang Kai-shek’s invitation to Chungking to discuss settlement of differences. Major General Patrick Hurley, U.S. ambassador to China, may travel to Yenan to urge Mao to reconsider, with a return trip if he agrees.
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Chungking
Mao Tze-Tung
Chiang Kai-shek
Patrick J. Hurley
U. S
China
Chiang
Yenan
Mao
Hurley
De Gaulle commutes Petain sentence to life imprisonment
Paris reports Gen. De Gaulle approves the court statement and commutes Marshal Petain's death sentence to life imprisonment. The verdict favors mercy and the execution is not to be carried out.
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Paris
Gen. de Gaulle
Marshal Petain
Japan swears in premier orders lay down arms and peace
Gen Prince Naruniko Niga shi-Kuni is sworn in as Japan’s new premier and orders the army to observe an imperial rescript to lay down arms. The new cabinet begins work on surrender terms and reconstruction, stressing calm, constitutional respect, and civilian control under occupation.
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San Francisco
Naruniko Nigashi-Kuni
Japan
Domei
FCC
Greater East Asia
Higashi- Kuni
Higashi-Kuni
Hara-Kiri
Korechika Anami
Fumimaro Konoye
Konoye
Japanese Fire Upon 4 Yank B-32 Bombers
Okinawa reports four American B-32 bombers on a photographic mission over Tokyo Bay attacked by 10 Japanese fighters and anti aircraft fire. One bomber damaged but crew unharmed. Two Japanese fighters shot down, listed as probably destroyed. Engagement near midday at about 20 000 feet amid continuing observation missions after kamikaze incidents near Iheya island.
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Okinawa
Tokyo Bay
MacArthur
Iheya Island
iOkinawa
B 29 World War II losses and Japanese damage disclosed
General Spaatz said U S A S A F operations against Japan cost over 3000 American fliers lost with 600 rescued. 437 B 29s destroyed in combat. Allied raids wrecked 59 Japanese cities and damaged others. Nagasaki included. 32 612 flights, 169 421 tons of bombs, destroying 581 factories and crippling oil refining.
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Guam
Spaatz
Japan
U. S. Army Strategic Air Forces
Numazu
Fukui
Hitachi
Takamatsu
Kuwana
Himeji
Nagasaki
Ad Gives Thanks From North Dakota War End Victory
Dickinson Press notes a full page advertisement by Robert Weigum of Slope County thanking the Lord for victory and mourners for those who died. It recalls sons Robert, a seaman second class in Burma, and Frederick, at Fort Bragg after campaigns in Europe. The piece cites wartime mines and B 29 aviation gains.
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Dickinson
N. D
Robert Weigum
Slope County
Dickinson Press
North Dakota
Stark County
United States
Stark
Slope Counties
Weigum
Robert
Burma
Seabees
Pfc
Frederick
Fort Bragg
N. C
World Today: Tibbetts Story Reflects Allied Resolve
In response to Tokyo propaganda calling Allied actions barbaric, the piece cites Col. Paul Tibbets of Miami, pilot of the Hiroshima atomic mission, as illustrate the airman's code and resolve. The column notes the aim to break Allied will and mentions the October 1942 encounter in England.
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Japan
Tokyo
Hiroshima
Col
Paul Tibbets
Miami
Fla
Tibbets
England
Russians Claim Japanese Counteroffensive in Manchuria
London dispatch reports Soviet broadcasters stating Japan launched a widespread counterattack in Manchuria as Moscow urges Japan to disarm by noon Monday. Russian forces claim to have repelled three counterattacks and advanced on key cities including Wilkiewice and Harbin while armored units push toward Manchuria’s arsenal and the Sungari river valley.
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London
Manchuria
United States
FCC
MacArthur Jry
Alexander M. Vassilevsky
Rufus A. Doughton Dies at 90 Former North Carolina Leader
Rufus A. Doughton, 90, former lieutenant governor of North Carolina, died suddenly at his Sparta home after breakfast while reading a newspaper. A lawyer and civic leader, he served in the state legislature, chaired the state highway commission, and led several banks. He was brother to Rep. Robert L. Doughton and survived by his wife, son Kemp Doughton of Baltimore, daughter Mrs. Sidney Thomas of Sparta, brother Frank Doughton of Laurel Springs, and sisters Mrs. J. T. Carson of Sparta and Mrs. Miller of Laurel Springs.
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Sparta
Rufus A. Doughton
North Carolina
Doughton
State Highway Commission
Robert L. Doughton
House
Ways and Means
Kemp Doughton
Baltimore
Sidney Thomas
Frank Doughton
Laurel Springs
J. T. Carson
Miller
Extra Session Urged For South Carolina
Governor Ransome Williams was asked to call a special session of the general assembly next month to enact post-war legislation. Rep. John D. Long urged Williams to reconvene by September to aid veterans and speed the transition from war to peace time economy.
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Columbia
S&s. C
Ransome J. Williams
General Assembly
John D. Long
Union
Williams
National Congress
Japanese Puppet Balks At Peace
The Japanese puppet kingdom of Viet Nam will not accept peace if it requires returning to French rule, according to Domei news agency in a FCC recorded broadcast.
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Naruhiko Higashi-Kuni
Nagako
Hirohito
Domei
FCC
San Francisco
Viet Nam
Indo-China
Annam
Federal Communications Commission
Legion to Be Given to Younger Veterans
Indianapolis August 17 The American Legion plans a drive to recruit World War II veterans and eventually transfer control from World War I veterans to the younger men. National Commander Edward N Scheiberling says the goal is to have WWII veterans lead the organization in the future.
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Indianapolis
American Legion
Edward N. Scheiberling
Legion
Troop Transports sail from Southampton and Naples
The Queen Mary departed Southampton with 15,000 troops of the 30th division. Army listings show the Sth and 14th armored divisions set for return to the United States, and the 3rd 17th divisions plus 16th corps to be sent home in September. Arrival lists include units aboard Smith Thompson Newton D Baker Walter R Ranger John E Schmeltzer West Point with the 85th division and fragments of the 34th and 10th mountain and 91st divisions.
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Associated Press
Southampton
England
United States
Army
Paris
Sth
14Th Armored
States
16Th Corps
New York
Smith Thompson
Ath
Boston
Newton D. Baker
Air Service Group
Walter R. Ranger
806Th Chemical Company
John E. Schmeltzer
572Nd Chemical Company
West Point
Naples
85Th
Custer
34Th
Red Ull
10Th Mountain
91St
Powder River
MacArthur Orders Japan to Send Emissaries to Manila
General Douglas MacArthur curtly ordered Japan to send emissaries to Manila with no delays. Tokyo pressed for confusion over surrender terms as Emperor Hirohito issued a cease fire rescript urging arms to lay down. The distance wireless talks stemmed from the planned Manila meeting and ongoing exchanges about surrender and cease fire.
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Manila
Douglas MacArthur
Tokyo
MacArthur
Hirohito
Manchuria
Japan
Radio Tokyo
Chanchuria
Koemi
Shikoku
Reds Decline To Talk About Prisoners
Washington Aug 17 Russians declined to discuss the fate of hundreds of thousands of German prisoners in their hands at the Potsdam conference. US officials say Russia released few prisoners while American forces screen and release those not tied to war crimes.
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Washington
Russia
Germany
Yalta
Roosevelt
Churchill
Stalin
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