Surrender in Tokyo Bay and China's Chungking Parley
As Japan surrenders aboard the Missouri the scene is matched by a tense Chinese chessboard in Chungking. Mao Tse-tung and Chiang Kai-shek face demands for a coalition government risking civil war if compromises fail. Madame Chiang Kai-shek speeds home to aid her husband, famed as the brains of China, potentially shaping the path to peace.
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Tokyo Bay
Missouri
Japan
China
Chungking
Chiang Kaowe
Asia
Mao-Tse-Tung
Chiang
Central Committee
Madame Chiang
Wilds
Allies Press Toward Tokyo as Surrender Nears
American forces land along Tokyo bay approaches as Lt Gen. Eich_ elberger Leads Eighth Army ashore at Yokohama. MacArthur and Nimitz to sign surrender documents with Britain, Russia, France and others arriving for the ceremony. Tokyo stays off limits while occupation widens to Yokohama areas and outlying Pacific garrisons prepare to capitulate.
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Yokohama
American Pacific Command
Robert L. Eichelberger
Tokyo
Yokosuka
Tateyama
Tokyo Bay
Radio Tokyo
Kisarazu
Foreign Office
Naruhiko Higashi-Kuni
Hirohito
Japan
MacArthur
Nimitz
Truman
Britain
Russia
France
Australia
Netherlands
Potsdam
Cairo
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Corregidor and
Bataan
Red Army
Pacific Islands
Arcus Island
Vyesva Truk Atoll
New Britain
New Ireland
New Amea
Solomons
Singapore
Eighth Army
Inokyo Bay
Philippines
Mtryside
Hope Star contact and publishing notes from 1899 1929
Hope Star records basic publication details including ownership Star Publishing Co Inc E Palmer and Alex H Washburn editors address 212 214 South Walnut Street Hope Arkansas and routine notes on associations press affiliations and advertising representatives.
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Star of Hope
Consolidated
Star Publishing Co., Inc
Cc. E. Palmer and
Alex H. Washburn
Star Palling
South
Walnut Street
Hope, Ark
Japanese Observers Greet Troops With Curiosity
Everyday observers watched as troops arrived over two days, many Japanese people stood in quiet groups and stared at the newly arrived troops, the scene filled with restrained attention and calm curiosity.
Casualty List for Arkansas War Notice In Brief
Casualty list from war releases based on prior notifications to next of kin. In case of discrepancy, the latest War or Navy telegram or letter to next of kin is authoritative. Army Dead Pacific Regions Sunday Lloyd E Pfe Palestine Thompson James B Pvt Clinton. European Regions Baker Earlie S Sgt Nashville Sumner Doyle G Cpl Bentonville. Army Wounded Long William S Pvt Blythe.
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Navy Department
Pacific
Lloyd E
Pfe
Palestine
Thompson, James B
Clinton
Baker
Earlie
Nashville
Sumner
Doyle G
Bentonville
Long
William S
Blytheville
Japanese Patriot Groups Murmurend Crisis at Palace
In a palace scene described by reporters, members of patriotic societies killed themselves rather than live under defeat. Fujimoto claims American raids caused vast casualties in Japan, with official figures around 660,000 killed or wounded. An American officer interrupted a briefing and warned the room the information was not for Japanese newspapermen. Fujimoto bowed, promised a return tomorrow and hinted at expecting American magazines.
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Tokyo
Japan
Fujimoto
Our Daily sees treaty as seed of future peace between nations
The article argues the treaty creates an atmosphere where China and Russia can foster peace and goodwill. Early reactions show no sign of dislike, suggesting a foundation for real peace and long term stability.
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China
Russia
Byrnes says lend-lease debts not cancelled
Secretary Byrnes stated that lend-lease obligations are not being erased and settlements will be negotiated. He noted no cash payments are planned, but credits will be settled perhaps via lowered trade restrictions or substitutes, with Britain to discuss possible terms on substitutes next week.
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Washington
Byrnes
United States
U.'s
Truman
Congress
State Department
Symes
United Nations
Sleeper in Gl Law Could Weaken GI Bill Protections
Washington insiders warn a newly rushed provision in the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1945 would allow 50 percent government guaranteed loans to veterans by banks, thrift institutions and others without federal screening. Critics say appraisals would hinge on lender judgment, risking fraud and losses for veterans and taxpayers, while VA and banking groups seek safeguards.
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Jack Stinnett
Washington
Veterans Administration
American Bankers Association
ABA
Senate Finance Committee
G. I
Treasury Department
Capitol Hill
Collaborators in Holland Awaiting Trial Put to Work
In The Hague4 members of the former Dutch Nazi party and others awaiting treason trial are being put to work removing mines and booby traps and clearing debris in devastated areas to aid reconstruction while their cases proceed.
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Holland
The
Hague
Nazi Party
Not alone between Russia and China in tense world balance
The passage discusses how actions by other nations are influenced by the mutual suspicion and potential clashes between Russia and China, the two dominant powers of Asia, and the broader implications for global politics and security.
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Russia
China
Market Report from St Louis Livestock Market
National Stockyards report shows hogs mostly steady with some lower prices for feeders and breeders, cattle and calves down variedly from Friday, with top week figures for steers and yearlings and broad ranges across beef cows bulls and vealers. Sheep show declines across all slaughter grades, with thin lambs and certain feeders at higher end and others lower, call outs and slaughter ewes priced by grade.
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ST. Louis
Hague suburb to house 40000 collaborators for rebuild
A camp will be set up at Duin dorp near The Hague to shelter 40,000 collaborators who will reconstruct the community after most area houses were leveled by V-2 bombs. Many collaborators will also remove 1500 tons of explosives left by Germans.
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Duindorp
The
Hague
Oil Belt tournament brings 150 golfers to E Dorado
E Dorado September 1. About 150 golfers qualified to line up for match play in the 20th Oil Belt tournament. Delegations expected from Arkansas golf hubs and several Louisiana cities. Leading Arkansas contenders include Bill Clark Texarkana defending champion Henry Levy Little Rock Frankie Neimeyer Hot Springs Steve Creekmore Fort Smith and Willie McCrotty Little Rock. First round matches tomorrow morning with second round in the afternoon. Semi finals and finals Monday on Labor Day.
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E! Dorado
Arkansas
Louisiana
Bill Clark
Texarkana
Henry Levy
Little Rock
Frankie Neimeyer
Hot Springs
Steve Creekmore
Fort Smith
Willie McCrotty
Little Rock City
Navy Cuts Points on Flying Men
The Navy lowered demobilization point requirements for naval aviators to 44 points, while all other male reserve officers need 49. The change aligns aviators with enlisted men, reflecting the wartime need for young pilots. The aviation corps historically had younger officers due to early enlistment rules.
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Washington
Navy
Little Rock Favored for Grid Crown
The Arkansas High School Conference opens practice with Little Rock Tigers favored to repeat as champion. Fort Smith Hot Springs and North Little Rock loom as main threats while Wildcats veteran depth is noted. Blytheville starts drills Monday as others begin in two weeks on Sept. 14.
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Associated Press
Rabbit Burnett
Little Rock Tigers
North
Blytheville
Oil Stocks Rise 97 000 Barrels in U S the Past Week
The Bureau of Mines reports total domestic and foreign crude stocks at 211 813 000 barrels as of Aug 25, up 97 000 barrels from the prior week. Domestic crude down 10 000, foreign crude down 87 600. daily production 4 692 000, down 42 000. runs to stills 4 931 000, down 209 000. Regional stock changes shown for Arkansas Kansas northern Louisiana Oklahoma with increases and a decrease in Oklahoma of 513 thousand barrels.
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Washington
Bureau of Mines
Arkansas
Inc
Kansas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Under the Chestnut Tree This Smithy Stood 135 Years
Danville Illinois notes a family smithy lineage under a chestnut tree spanning 135 years. Adam Deickmiller served as blacksmith for 55 years, son William now 69 continued 55 years, and grandson Fred 45 has practiced 25 years in the horseshoeing trade.
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Danville, Ill
Deickmillers
Adam Deickmiller
William
Fred
Lots of Fun These Walkie Talkies in Wiseacres Hands
Newton Mass story recounts a wartime radio exchange between infantry and air force. An infantryman reports a walkie talkie message stating the air force is at 1 000 feet and the reply asserts the infantry are at 3 000 feet with a sharp rebuke to move higher.
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Newton
Mass
Benjamin M. Thomas
Patton
Third Army
Air Force
Baseball scores and results from major leagues
American League Cleveland beat Detroit 7 to 2 with other results Philadelphia 6 2 Boston 3 4 New York 3 3 Washington 2 1 St Louis at Chicago postponed due to rain National League Philadelphia 6 Boston 5 St Louis 4 Chicago 1 Pittsburgh 6 Cincinnati 5 Southern Association Memphis 3 0 Birmingham 1 12 Little Rock 5 Nashville 3 Chattanooga 8 Mobile 7 New Orleans 7 Atlanta 2
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Detroit
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
Washington
St. Louis
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Memphis
Birmingham
Little Rock
Nashville
Chattanooga
Mobile
New Orleans
Atlanta
One Man Army Wermuth Found Alive in Manchurian Camp
Capt. Arthur W. Wermuth who was once hailed as the one man army for killing 116 Japanese in Ba taan has reportedly been located alive in a Mudken area prison camp in Manchuria. U S Army spokesmen gave no details on his condition or evacuation timing.
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Chungking
Arthur W. Wermuth
Chicago
Bataan
U. S. Army
Wermuth
Mudken
Boxing Fights Highlight Night Across Several Cities
A series of bouts featured Artie Levine stopping George Horne in Brooklyn and Bertie Lanier defeating Dave Feld in New York. Frankie Feener drew Benny Singleton in Randolph while Bernardo Ramirez stopped Henry Zamora in Pasadena. Brief notes mention quick vegetable cooking and old wedding rhymes.
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Associated Press
New York
Artie Levine
Brooklyn
T.K
George
Sonny) Horne
Niles
Long Branch
N. J
Bertie Lanier
Philadelphia
Dave Feld
Worcester
Mass
Frankie Feener
Randolph
Drew
Benny Singleton
Waterbury
Conn
Ice industry in the United States worth over 1.6 billion dollars
The manufactured ice industry in the United States represents an investment surpassing 1.6 billion dollars, indicating a large scale of capital and infrastructure within the sector.
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United States
Snyder for Employment Measure
Washington reports Senator Snyder endorses the full employment bill as a mechanism to stabilize the economy and mobilize resources. He says the act sets a policy of employment without forcing private enterprise, aiming to prevent depressions and wars through organized, preventive measures.
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Washington
John W. Snyder
Snyder
Senate Banking Committee
Bil
United States
Congress
B 29 Sets Nonstop Honolulu to Washington Record
A B 29 named the Lady Marge landed in Washington after 17 hours 21 minutes aloft from Honolulu, breaking the prior record of 20 hours 15 minutes. The aircraft carried film and records from Tokyo via Guam, piloted under the 21st Bomber Command lineage. Maj. Gen. Curtis E. Wemay formerly commanded the unit and now serves as Army Air Forces chief of staff.
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Washington
Honolulu
Capital
Hawaii
Curtis E. Wemay
21St Bomber Command
Army Air
Army Air Forces
Marge
Guam
Tokyo
Marines Take Over Kurihama Arsenal in Tokyo Bay
Marine artillery units seized Kurihama naval base and training school near Tokyo, taking control of armament and ammunition for a likely major arsenal. Lt. Col. Osipoff accepted the base surrender from a Japanese captain. swords were handed to Marines and officers, with the station previously housing about 20 000 men.
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Kurihama
Tokyo Bay
Kurihama Base
Witer S. Osipoff
Sa Siego
Diego
Fourth Marines
Osipoff
Robert H. Manning, Jr
Dubberly
Robert T. Patterson, Jr
Rogers
Tex
H. Ota
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