War Notes and Marine Family Ties in Tokyo Bay
A veteran sergeant Edgar Rush, 46, watches ships in Tokyo Bay while recalling his three sons in the Marines. His eldest Harold was killed at Cape Gloucester. son Richard was wounded on Saipan, Donald wounded on Iwo Jima. Rush once hoped to walk Tokyo streets with Donald. now he remains with Marines in Asia as family history is recounted. Meanwhile Washington reports a 19 billion dollar cut in war spending, reducing the current year’s appropriation to 66 billion, with 50 billion still earmarked for war needs and relief abroad.
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Tokyo Bay
Japan
Edgar Rush
Washington
Rush
Marines
Marine Corps
Harold
Donald H
Richard L
Dorothy
Ralph
Lloyd
Guadalcanal
Cape Gloucester
New Britain
Richard
Saipan
Donald
Iwo Jima
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Parris Island
South Carolina
Tokyo
Okinawa
Sam
Congress
Harold D. Smith
Tropical storm nears coast of Belize after Caribbean path
A tropical storm with near hurricane winds was moving west across the northwest Caribbean about 600 miles south of Miami. The U S Weather Bureau advised the center near 18 N, 86.5 W, moving west at 15 mph with winds 50 to 60 mph in the center area and gales outward. The center was expected to reach the Belize north coast tonight and officials urged precautions along the coast from Belize northward to latitude 20.
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Miami
Fla
Caribbean Sea
U. S. Weather Bureau
E.W.T
Belize
British Honduras
World Today MacArthur Sees Payoff in Allied Victory
In his column General MacArthur says the war toward peace is still ahead but the current phase shows a military pay-off. Admiral Nimitz notes peaceful landings in Tokyo Bay and cites the emperor, while the writer suggests Japan is beaten into submission and must be forced toward peaceful conduct.
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General MacArthur
MacArthur
Adm
Nimitz
Vinson Calls For Income Of 150 Billions
Secretary of the Treasury Fred M. Vinson told Congress that a national income of 150 billion dollars will be needed to provide jobs for all who are willing and able to work. He urged boosting purchasing power to raise consumption by 50 percent and doubling construction and investment over prewar levels to assure employment for 60 million people.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Fred M. Vinson
Congress
Vinson
Senate
Congressmen Press Truman for Draft Clarification
Members of the House Military Committee propose that President Truman address Congress or the nation to explain why the draft should continue and why discharges from the armed forces are slow. They say a public explanation could ease pressure on lawmakers. Representative Arends suggests the president speak to the people.
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Washington
Congress
Truman
House Military Committee
Arends
OWI Abolished by President Truman Ends War Information Office
President Truman ordered the abolition of the Office of War Information. He directed the State Department to study foreign information needs and craft a continuing foreign information program for the remainder of the year. The domestic OWI work with press radio and film to explain government programs ends.
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Washington
Truman
Office of War Information
State Department
OWI
Postwar Reserve For Air Corps Announced
GOLDSBORO August 31 Col Dudley B Howard base commander announced a postwar air corps reserve open to officers and enlisted men. The corps will enlist discharged personnel and acts as a peacekeeping security measure. Benefits include retention of rank and longevity pay allowances.
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Goldsboro
Air Corps
Dudley B. Howard
Howard
Army Air Forces
National Guard
Use of German Labor Presents Major Problem
Washington reports divergent U S and Soviet approaches to forced German labor. Officials expect a possible clash in the allied reparations commission, with the United States insisting only war criminals or axis members be compelled to labor. Edwin Pauley disclosed the U S position. Moscow reportedly uses about 2,000,000 POWs in forced labor, though figures are uncertain.
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Washington
Edwin Pauley
Truman
Reparations Commission
Speed limit reminder for Labor Day motorists
Raleigh dispatch reports a warning that the state speed limit remains 35 mph for Labor Day travelers. Commissioner T Bodie ard notes enforcement caution as motorists plan trips.
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Raleigh
T. Bodieard
Krug Sees Reconversion Progress Surpassing Expectations
WPB Chairman J A Krug reports reconversion advancing better than expected in a monthly review covering 42 industries and 3 750 manufacturers. July civilian production at 46 percent, employment 51 percent of prewar levels. August production 48 percent, employment 57 percent.
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Washington
WPB
J. A. Krug
Krug
Lightning Strikes White House Tree Splits It In Two
A poplar tree on White House grounds was struck by lightning and split in two. President Truman inspected the damage and said the tree stood outside his executive offices. The only casualty was a dead robin found beneath the tree.
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Washington
White House
Truman
Husband Thought Dead Turns Up After Wife Marries His Uncle
Ann Ross Birdwell of Kansas City learned her soldier husband Gene D. Birdwell, listed as killed in action in October, is alive. Twelve days earlier Birdwell’s uncle Jack Marshall had married Birdwell’s supposed widow, while Marshall refused to comment.
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Kansas City
Ann Ross Birdwell
Gene D. Birdwell
War Department
Jack Marshall
Wainwright Meets MacArthur in Tokyo Dinner Reunion
In Tokyo a historic Pacific war meeting unfolded as Lt Gen Jonathan M Wainwright freed from Japanese captivity for over three years sat with General of the Army Douglas MacArthur. The private dinner at the Grand Hotel saw a brief handshake and cordial exchange with little fanfare.
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New York
CBS
William J. Dunn
Tokyo
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Douglas MacArthur
Corregidor
New Grand Hotel
MacArthur
General Wainwright
Wainwright
Sir Archibald Percival
Singapore
Trout Fishing Breaks Record For Pisgah
Pisgah national forest reports record season with about 23 000 trout caught by 5 000 anglers as of August 31 193? A total fish count averages roughly five per fisher. A special brook trout planting will occur this week across 50 miles of Davidson river water and the rearing station plans to stock 35 000 legal size trout next spring.
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Brevard
Pisgah National Forest
Bill Huber
Forest Ranger
Davidson River
Fire destroys Lexington firm trailer near Glasgow Del
A fire near Glasgow Delaware destroyed a truck trailer loaded with furniture and baled cotton goods. The blaze caused about 8000 dollars in damages and was blamed on an overheated fire. The trailer belonged to Billings Transfer Inc of Lexington North Carolina.
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Wilmington
Del
Glascow
Billings Transfer, Inc
Lexington
N. C
Tokyo’s Return To Normalcy Will Be Painful Path
War’s damage haunts Tokyo as inflation soars and supplies stay scarce. Prices have risen about 300 times since 1941 and scarce staples strain daily life. Transport and farm produce trails slow as farmers demand payment in goods, while queues form for bread and streetcars.
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Tokyo
Russell Brines
Japan
Second Day Of Bloodless Occupation In Tokyo
In Yokohama on August 31 American forces advanced to Tokyo’s southern edge for a second day of bloodless occupation. Parachute troops shot a Japanese guard who breached a restricted area as they completed the capture of this major city where General MacArthur has established headquarters.
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Japan
Gen. MacArthur
Yokohama
Atsugi
U. S. Navy
Yokosuka Naval Base
Fujtsu Fortress
Tokyo
Bay Area
MacArthur
Kawasaki
Tama River
R. L. Eichelberger
U. S. Army
Truman Proclamation to Air After Missouri Surrender
The White House said President Truman’s proclamation will air after the surrender signing aboard the battleship Missouri. Press Secretary Ross said timing isn’t set but hopeful for around 10 or 11 p.m. Eastern War Time tomorrow with an eight or nine minute address immediately after signatures. If late, the speech would come the next morning.
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Washington
White House
Truman
Missouri
Charles G. Ross
Ross
Tokyo occupation advances prompt cautious ally comments
Reports describe U S forces advancing toward Tokyo with 6000 plus troops arriving by air and sea. Marines seize Tateyama naval base while Lt General Eichelberger plans to secure Kisarazu and east Tokyo shore ahead of a formal occupation after Japan s surrender. He commends Japanese conduct under the occupation terms and expects no trouble if their attitude stays peaceful.
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Tateyamahojo
Tokyo
Eichelberger
Philippines
Tokyo O Plain
Tokyo Bay
Kisarazu
Eichelberer
Capitol Hill presses for full Pearl Harbor probe
Lawmakers from both parties demand more on Pearl Harbor as Truman documents and Hull letter come under review. Republicans and Democrats vow hearings or investigations if courts martial are not ordered, with public demand for the full story and facts. Senator Ferguson requests a Senate inquiry when next in session.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
Pearl Harbor
Congress
Truman
State Department
Hull
Japan
Army Board
House
Arends
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Boyle
United States
Great Britain
Netherlands
U. S
Omori
Navy
U.S.S. Iowa
the World Today
Dewitt MacKenzie
Pisgah
Associated Press
China
Imperial Hotel
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