Emperor's fate and surrender terms fuel Pacific judgment
Allied handling of Japan’s surrender hinges on whether to allow the Emperor to retain sovereignty. Debates among allies split on "hang the Mikado" versus restraint, as Tokyo’s offer and Asahi Shimbun hints prompt calm, while Nimitz warns Allied forces to keep up offensive actions unless directed otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Potsdam
Asahi Shimbun
Asahi
Baling
Nimitz
Pacific
New Kensington Minister To Speak At Union Service
Rev. J. Albert Hall of the Christian Church in New Kensington Pa will deliver the Union Service address on the College Campus Sunday night August 12 at 7 30. Dr Harry L Ice was scheduled but cannot attend due to a conflicting engagement. The Christian Church choir led by Ward D Parks with Dorothy Randall will provide music. Choir members of participating churches are invited to sing with the Christian Church Choir. A 6 45 p m rehearsal will be held at the College. If weather is unfavorable the service will be moved to the College Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Albert Hall
The
Christian Church
New Kensington
Harry L. ‘Ice
Ward D. Parks
Dorothy Randall
War Vets Seek Government Autos in Philadelphia Surge
In Philadelphia on August 11 AP reports that veterans filed over 460 requests for government surplus autos and trucks since July 1, signaling months of processing ahead. Joseph G. Delbert, regional director of the Small War Plans Corp, notes the heavy demand, mostly for trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Joseph G. Delbert
Small War Plans Corp
Russians Push Deep Into Manchuria In Major Drive
Soviet Siberian forces, using heavy artillery and armor, advanced up to 106 miles into Manchuria in a four wave offensive. They crossed the Amur River near Blagoveshchensk, captured Alqua base, and marched toward Harbin, with rail hubs Hulun and the Khingan mountains as key milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Manchuria
Outer
Mongolia
Vladivostok
Tokyo
Moscow
Sakhalin Island
Korea
Harbin
Hulun
Hallar
Khingan Mountains
Khingan Range
Bagin
Amur
Blagoveseshensk
Redeployed Soldiers At Indiantown
Pfc Harry W. Glasser and Pfc James W. Hoffman listed among redeployed soldiers. T/5 John J. Suprak reported from Vintondale and Punxsutawney with addresses or stations. Additional names include Sylvester R. Jansura of Vinton Dale and Anthony N. Samone of Hot lsoppla.
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Pfc
Harry W. Glasser
Buen Vista
James W. Hoffman
Gilpin Street
Punxsutawney
John J. Suprak
Vintondale
Pie
Sylvester R. Jansura
Pic
Anthony N. Samone
Hot Lsoppla
Japan surrenders note conveyed through Swiss intermediary
The text shows Japan sending surrender terms via Switzerland to Britain, the USSR, and China through Swiss channels. The Chinese minister in Bern has been informed via the Swiss Political Department. Grassli, Swiss chargé d affaires ad interim, extends assurances of readiness to forward US replies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Great Britain
Union of Soviet Socialist Republic
Sweden
China
Bern
United States
Grassli
Ex Gov Pinchot marked 80 with lifelong public service
Milford August 11 AP Gif ford Pinchot former Republican Governor of Pennsylvania and a longtime public figure in the Keystone State turns 80 today He retains liberal views on political and economic decency and says his only regret is past mistakes that helped his reactionary opponents in his long fight for better government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Keystone State
Pinchot
Einstein Knows How Bomb Works
Professor Albert Einstein, 86, will not discuss the atomic bomb for political reasons but his secretary says he thoroughly understands how it works. He has been studying the subject during a vacation at Saranac Lake.
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Saranac Lake
Albert Einstein
Einstein
Helen Dukes
Returning Over Seas Service Men And Women
This column lists service members who have arrived back in the country after overseas service. It includes those who are uncharged and those visiting their homes, detailing individuals known to be returning from abroad therapy and duty.
Soldier Joseph Usko Home On 15 Day Furlough
Cpl. Joseph Usko is spending a 15 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Andrew Usko of Coral. He has returned from twenty six months of service in the Southwest Pacific and is now stationed at Alu mogardo Air Base N M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Joseph Usko
Andrew Usko
Coral
Southwest Pacific
Alumogardo Air Base
N. M
Reuben Holmes Honored War Hero With Silver Star Ribbons
Pfc. Reuben R. Holmes, veteran of over four years in the U S Army, served 34 months overseas in the North Africa, Sicily, Italy, and European invasions. He fought with the 7th Army from France into Germany, earning the Silver Star, seven Battle Stars, Good Conduct, and a unit citation. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ross E Holmes of Clymer, with a brother Master Sergeant Robert J Holmes honorably discharged March 21, 1944.
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Reuben R. Holmes
United States Army
Sicily
Aly
France
Germany
7Th Army
Pfc
Holmes
Rhine
Nurenberg
Theth
Munich
Thance
Hiller
Berchtesgaden
Italy
Pro
Ross E. Holmes
Clymer
Robert J. Holmes
Harold Sprankle Reinforces Allied Push From Europe
Harold G Sprankle of Brush Valley is in an infantry redeployment center in France after landing on D plus 4 with the Old Hickory Division. The unit spearheaded the St Lo breakout and crossed into Belgium and Holland before breaking the Siegfried Line and aiding the Aachen encirclement. The division later supported Runstedt's Ardennes offensive and fought in the Stavelot Malmedy area. Sprankle is the son of Mr and Mrs M R Sprankle. He holds the Purple Heart Combat Infantry Badge four Campaign Stars Bronze Star and Presidential Unit Citation.
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Pfe
Harold G. Sprankle
Brush Valley
Europe
Germany
Normandy
France
French
80Th
St. Lo
Belgium
Holland
Siegfried Line
Aachen
Runstedt
Ardennes
Stavelot-Malmedy
Sgt L V Clyde Smith Redeployed From Normandy Staging Area
A report from Indiana states Sgt L V Clyde Smith was at a Normandy staging area awaiting return home, while later消息 from Indi antown Gap says he has arrived for redeployment. He served six months with Co C 65th Armored Infantry Battalion, 20th Armored Division, which fought at the Danube and Munich SS barracks before aiding Kessellring's surrender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
L. V. Clyde Smith
Normandy
Indiantown Gap
Lias
L E. Smith
65Th Armored Infantry Battalion
20Th Armored Division
The
Danube
Munich
45Th Infantry Division
Kesselring
S/Sgt Nick Somonick Returns Home At Asheville
S/Sgt Nick Somonick of Aultman has arrived at the Army Redistribution Station in Asheville North Carolina for about two weeks of rest before reassignment. He served 20 months in the European Theater including Normandy St Lo Siegfried Line and Rhineland with the 28th Division Co I 110th Regiment. His wife Santa Marie will visit during his stay and his parents live in Aultman. He will reside at Battery Park Hotel while awaiting reassignment.
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Nick Somonick
Aultman
Army Ground and Service Forces
Asheville
North Carolina
Normandy
St. Lo
Seigfried Line
Rhineland
Co. I
Santa Marie
Nick ‘Somonick
Somonick
Battery Park
Glathe Station
Captives In Japan Nearing Freedom
The surrender of Japan would release about 14,308 American prisoners of war and 4,712 civilian internees, per War Department figures. The British war office reports 43,000 United Kingdom and colonial service members in Japanese hands. The fate of American prisoners in Japan since March 10 aerial campaigns remains unknown. Half of the nation's remaining timber reportedly lies west of the Cascade mountains.
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Washington
Japan
War Department
British War Office
London
Jazi
United Kingdom
Home Islands
Rules For VJ Observance Of Yat Day Observance Rules
Public information outlines timing for Victory Day events and store closures. If proclamation arrives before 6pm churches open for brief services. after 6pm services move to next evening. Business hours vary by noon timing. early notices close stores immediately but reopen next day, late notices keep stores closed. A Victory Party is planned at the courthouse at 3:30pm on Day 3 with a special program on Saturday. signs available via Indiana Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherches
Saltire
Victory
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Japan Emperors Role in Surrender Terms Debated
Allied powers seek to place supreme command over Japan after surrender with the emperor allowed to remain as nominal head. Terms require emperor to authorize agreements and ensure signatures to carry out Potsdam provisions, while occupation and dismemberment plans loom as voices in London and Washington press for swift action.
Nancy St Clair Almquist Dies in California
Friends announce the death of Mrs. Nancy St. Clair Almquist wife of Carl Almquist of Glendale California She was the youngest child of the late Harry and Clara Lowry St Clair and grew up in White Township Funeral services were held at Glendale Presbyterian Church on Saturday August 4 Her last Indiana visit was December 1943 for the funeral of her aunt Miss Agnes St Clair
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Nancy St. Clair Almquist
Carl Almquist
Glendale
California
Harry and
Clara (Lowry) St. Clair
White Township
Glendale Presbyterian Church
Almquist
Indiana
Agnes St. I Clair
Agnes Timberlake
R. Clyde Timberlake
Bradley Rosencrantz
Pleasantville
N. J
Idiana
Andrew and
Margaret Gailey
Albert Galley
Alice Galley
Alvey Galley
Pittsburgh
Ida Galley
Red Cross Aids War Veterans Returning Home
The Red Cross in Indiana offers home service to returning veterans and families. Workers help file claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans before the Veterans Administration rating board, coordinating with field directors to assist with pensions and benefits. Peak postwar needs are projected for 1947–1955 for World War I and 1974–1982 for World War II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Indiana
John E. Davis
Home Service
American Red Cross
Veterans Administration Office
Feld
Veterans Administration Rating Board
Travis
Indiana County
ETO Vet's Car Demolished Near Marion Center
An ETO veteran, Arthur Bulerbaugh, escaped serious injury when his 1931 Ford overturned after a collision with Martha Crawford’s car near Marion Center yesterday around 4 30 p m. He was treated for forehead abrasions. Crawford’s car was not badly damaged and she was uninjured. State Police noted the veteran’s two week furlough after serving in Germany with the 5th Armored Division.
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ETO
Arthur Bulerbaugh
Route 119
theRayne Township
Sthon
Marion Center
Ford
Martha Crawford
Germany
Sth Armored
France
Crawford
Blairsville High Elects Ralph M Porter Principal
Ralph M Porter, longtime Blairsville High School physical education teacher and football coach, is elected principal and will begin his duties at the fall term. He previously served as principal at Avalla and Blaine Township High Schools and will also continue teaching pe and coaching.
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Ralph M. Porter
Blairsville High School
Blairsville
Porter
Avalla
Blaine Township
MacArthur Says War End Near As FEAF Bombs Kyushu
General MacArthur told cheering service personnel in Manila that he hopes this is the end of the war but his headquarters said the war goes on with Far East air forces continuing operations from Okinawa. Daily communiques note air raids by Liberators, Thunderbolts, and A-20 A-26 bombers on Kyushu targets.
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Manila
Aug
MacArthur
Japan
Far East
FEAF
Okinawan
Sierra Madre
Luzon
U. S. 38Th Division
Associated Press
James Hutcheson
Kyushu
Okinawa
Governors Check Food Situation
Nine state executives led by Governor Walter E Edge of New Jersey form a committee to study the food situation. Governor Edward Martin of Pennsylvania will chair the group, tasked with examining production processing and distribution and reporting recommendations to the conference. The aim is to iron out restrictive distribution and seek Washington coordination on transport and rationing.
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Harrisburg
Walter E. Edge
New Jersey
America
Edward Martin
Pennsylvania
Mackinac Island
Martin
Washington
Nagasaki Bombing Damage Reveals 13 Factories Hit
Nagasaki suffered extensive damage from a second atomic bombing. US Air Force reports long damage to Mitsubishi plants including Urakami works and ordnance facilities, with 20 to 100 percent destruction in some districts. Tokyo press notes protests over Hiroshima.
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Guam
Nagasaki
Gyushu
Mitsubiah Steel and Iron
United States Army Strategic Air Force Headquarters
Mitsubishi-Urakami
Mitsubishi Woodworking
Urakami
Kyushu Gas Works
Nagasaki Dejima
Hiroshima
Japan
Tokio
United States
Tokyo
Ninety Fourth Indiana County Teacher Institute Announced
County Superintendent D. D. Patterson announced the Ninety Fourth Indiana County Teacher Institute will meet at State Teachers College on Thursday and Friday, September 27 and 29. Morning and afternoon sessions are planned with no evening attractions. Professor J. W. Yoder, Juniata College music field representative, will lead the musical program. Departmental meetings will be held on both days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Patterson
Indiana
State Teachers College
J. W. Yoder
Juniata College
Seek Identity Of 34 Killed In Empire Wreck
J Pearson and J J Gavin of Great Northern Railway rushed from the east after the Empire wreck to speed identifications. Troop redeployment hindered matching bodies to relatives. Mortuaries in Lakota and Devils Lake held servicemen and civilians, with one unidentifiable body still in wreckage awaiting removal today.
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J. Pearson
Chicago
J. J. Gavin
C. C. Jenks
Great Northern Railway
St. Paul
Graham Mortuary
Lakota
N. D
Devils Lake
Gilbertson
Toomey
John Cameron
C. W. Moore
F. B. Moore
Fort Snelling
Obituary notices from Indiana County run together
Multiple obituaries and death notices from Indiana County detail Agnes Timberlake and several relatives, with funeral plans and interment places. Names include Mrs Bradley Rosencrantz, Mrs Margaret Clawson, Mrs John Ashbaugh, Mrs Lida Smettem, John Pearce, Olive Bennett, and others. Surrounding fragments reference birthplaces, dates, and church affiliations. The scattered items note funeral homes and services in Salisburg and Blossburg, with references to Emerald, Edgewood Cemetery, and local addresses. The piece ends with an unrelated line about an echidna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Richardson Turner
Margaret Clawson
Selina
John James
Margaret Davison
England
Newrytown
Turner
Thomas Richardson
Joseph Turner
Salisburg
Edgewood
Salisbury
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Reuben Holmes
Clyde Smith
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Allied Powers
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Douglas MacArthur
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Woodruff Wallner
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Charles G. Ross
U. S. Army
Wellington Kaa
Court of St. James
Ernest Bevin
Chungking
Chinese Ministry of Information
Supreme National Defense Council
Kuomintang
Aids
Thomas F. Farrell
U. S
Farrell
Marianas Islands
ETO Vet
Blairsville H
Gazette
Weather Rae
Lida A. Smettem
James D. Smettem
J. H. Nichols
R. D
William and
Harriet Lewis Thornton
Elmira
N.Y
Arnot
Tioga County
Johnstown
Charles M. Thornton
Robinson Funeral Home
Arbon Cemetery
Blossburg
John W. Pearce
Rochester Mills
Burnside
Olive North Bennett
Rowland D. Bennett
South Sixth Street
Bennett
Joseph Pogue North
Mary (Martin) North
Mr. Bennett
Edward North
Helen Jones
North Tonawanda
N. Y
Howard North
Punx
Sutawney
Order of the Eastern Star
Robinson Funeral
Harry Burton Boyd
Oakland
Sandy Ellsworth Henry
East Alley
P. J. Nastase
Stand
Ernest
Isotee
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