A New Peace Era Dawns After World War II
Dewitt Mackenzie argues that Japan's defeat opens a path to a peaceful era if allied powers America Britain and Russia cooperate within a rebuilt United Nations. He warns of postwar turmoil yet sees hope in coordinated rehabilitation and a lasting peace after removing Germany and Japan as aggressors and confronting disorganization.
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Japan
Britain
Tommy Atkins
Nippon
Gerwahy
Agreson
Europe
America
Russia
United Nations Security Organization
Hinds Across
Germany
Tye
Carder
Gasoline Quality to Improve Under War Ration Rules
The Petroleum Administration for War reports peacetime octane quality will return as refining capacity allows. Planes and engines will benefit from higher standards, with rationing easing in coming months. Certificates may permit limited use for specific occupations, while wartime restrictions begin to lift with marked reliability.
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Washington
Aus
Petroleum Administration
Ralph B. Davies
Paul
Japanese Attitude In Defeat Stirs Diplomats
Washington reports indicate Allied observers see a long, difficult occupation ahead as Tokyo elites contemplate preserving the imperial structure while promising future reforms. Experts cite three forces shaping a democratized Japan under Potsdam era rights, student and intellectual participation, and a move to remove old military leadership for a swift transition of power.
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Washington
Tokyo
Ō It~ Shite
Suzuki
Chef
Allce
Owi
Japinese
Sarend‘ering
Hirohito
Japan
Germany
Potsdam
Atomic bomb will benefit mankind says Truman
President Truman discusses wartime draft, peacetime planning, and Japan's surrender remarks. He notes no decision on merging armies, faces questions on the atomic program, and hopes Congress will back peacetime energy and defense measures while avoiding revenge.
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Congress
Truman
Japan
White House
Milnhatter
Redeployed Soldiers At Indiantown
A list of diskinet service members arriving at Indiantown Gan Military Reservation for redeployment includes Capt. Robert L. Lybarger Indiana Capt. William Th Parsell Mechanicsburg TA James R. Stewart Indiana Pfe Warry M. Brassfield Indiana T/S Thomas N. Peron Sagamore Tzh Walter B Fairman Crook abode Uf o Basil Wasylyshyn Clune S/Sgt Frank Bogdanski Giver tote Pro John F Konteal Tretia T/4 Elephen A Nodue Indiana Yh Donald B Wirdowsen Penn Hinl Pte William R Reach Osecula Mills Me Pant A Tudwick Barnes born Sk Pele Terlion Weilwoo Teedames W Frye Mantele Sat John J Crouse Barnesboro Wir Donald F Adams Mechanics bug 1/5 Clarence M O Neill Clymer Among Pennsylvania soldiers prosserdt at the Sedfantown Gap MIL itary Reservation on Wednesday Oe 15 were 8 William McKee Blairsville T S Waller B Fairman Creek side S/Sat Clorald Jamieson Kittanning 1/5 Max BE Dick Incline Pfe Charles J Shura Indiana Sut Ronald T Mauk Punxsinne ey R D4 Sat Walter A Kopeark Clymer Cpl Warey 13 Rearie Kittanning Pvt Paw E Snyder Indiana S Set Joseph Semenick Aust min Cpl Martin J Yanosik Nanty Glo Cpl Robert Co Wine Nanty Gio Pf John B Hunger Jr Pimxsulawney Li T5 Paul W Totwk Marion Coni tor These omen will be given fur lough before being reassigned.
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Hidiantown Gan
Robert L. Lybarger
Indiana
William Th. Parsell
Mechanicsburg
James R. Stewart
Pfe
Warry M. Brassfield
Thomas N. Peron
Sagamore
Tzh
Walter B
Fairman
Crookabode
Ufo
Basil Wasylyshyn
Clune
Frank Bogdanski
Barnesboro
Donald F. Adams
Mechanicsbug
Clarence M. O'Neill
Clymer
Pennsylvania
Vosserdt
Sedfantown Gap
William
McKee
S. Brits
Blairsville
Waller
Creekside
Clorald
Jamieson
Orr Ave
Kittanning
Max BE. Dick
Chirsh St
Incline
Charles J. Shura
Ath St
Ronald T Mauk
Punxsinweney R
Walter A. Kopeark
Warey
Rearie
Paw E Snyder
Washington St
Joseph Semenick
Austmin
Martin J. Yanosik
Cedar St. Nanty Glo
Robert Co. Wine
5Th St
Joseph BE. Burke
John BB
Hunger, Jr
Park Ave
Pimxsulawney
Paul W. Totwk
Marion Conitor
Two Pennsylvanians discharged at Indian Town Gap
Two soldiers released from service through the Separation Center at Indian Town Gap Military Reservation on Wednesday August 15 were district men, veterans of the war in Murane. They were Blair Paltersoty of Cherry Tree Ro D. 2 and Techni Ginn Fourily Grade William A. Newberry at 321 Horatio 1. Punxsutawney.
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Pennsvania
Indiantown Gap Military Reservation
Distriet
Murane
Pe. Blair Paltersoty
Cherrytree
Techni- Ginn
A. Newberry
Two Soldiers Granted Honorable Discharge From Army
The district servicemen listed have been honorably discharged from the United States Army. T/5S Joe Gleydura of Barnesbaro and Major Constantine D'Amura of Dixonville are named in the discharge notice.
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Army of the United States
Joe Gleydura
Barnesbaro
Constantine D'Amura
Dixonville
Hirohito Orders Army Surrender Amid Crisis
The report states Emperor Hirohito orders surrender as War Minister Anami reportedly commits suicide. Cabinet rush expected by tonight with a prince chosen as premise. Domei notes dissolution of the totalitarian party to be replaced for postwar reconstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korechika Anami
Hirohito
Ins
Flo
Domei
Japan
Pronegaria
Tokyo
Yomiuutri Hoehi
Kiev
Domel
Marahro
Thirohite
Tore
Ratte
Aran
America Miers
Dantners
Takeo
Traffic Death Decline Shown In Indiana County 1945
A six month tally across Pennsylvania shows 506 traffic deaths, 63 fewer than last year, with rural areas bearing 244 and urban 262. Indiana County reports a drop from seven deaths in early 1944 to one in the first half of 1945, reflecting statewide safety improvements led by Indiana County’s notable decline. In Paris, Marshal Petain's fate rests with Gen. Charles De Gaulle after the High Court sentenced him to death for collaboration, with commutation likely to life imprisonment.
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Indiana
Indiana County
Pennsylvania
Paris
Marshal Petain
Charles de Gaulle
French
High Court of Justice
Vichy
Paul Mongibeaux
Petain
de Gaulle
Mongibeaux
Germany
France
Httle
Tiat
Mongibeaus
Hending
Ihea
Reconversion Plan Outlines Peacetime Transition Measures
Reconversion leaders warn inflation as greatest danger to orderly transition. John W. Snyder and Chester Bowles stress stabilizing actions, price controls, and careful demobilization while industries gain a green light to increase production and public rationing ends. Army Navy foresee 7.5 million troop releases in 18 months.
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John W. Snyder
Chester Bowles
William T. Davis
Davis
Snyder
Jubjess
Bsuvder
War Production Board
WPR
Bowles
Sean
Todd
Marines
Thuy
Filling Station Rules Based on August Update
Washington August 18 The gasoline rationing program nears its end as filling stations may dispose of their rationing records but must retain calipots until notified. No definite policy on criminal cases from rationing violations yet. major cases likely to proceed. Suspensions of dealers may be canceled by OPA.
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Soan
OPA
MacArthur Urges Immediate Japanese Surrender Actions
General MacArthur announced that surrender terms were to be communicated promptly and Nippon’s leaders were told to cease hostilities at once. Messages directed representatives to Manila for surrender instructions via Shima, with pilots to fly to receive orders and coordinate with Allied forces as radio signals spread worldwide.
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Signal ‘Corps
Manila
Japan
MacArthur
Nippon
Tokyo
Je Shima
Okinawa
Ryukyus
United States
Te Shima
Kyushu
Obituary for George Blystone of Indiana County
Obituary notes George Blystone born 1864 in Washington Township and died at Indiana Hospital after two weeks as a patient. He was a blacksmith, survived by relatives and 45 grandchildren plus 36 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements at Streams Funeral Home with services led by Rev. McCracken.
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George McClellan Blystone
Indiana Hospital
John and
Mary
Herald) Blystone
Washington Township
Indiana County
Lotta (McBrier) Blystone
Brethren Church of Rural
John
Creekside
Philip
Indiana
Mary Johnston
R. D
Lemons
East Philadelphia St
Waller
Bellefonte
Lisle
Heilwood
Bert
Waterman Blaine
Homer City
Byreal
Catherine Overdalph
Terre Haute
Ind
Annie Rive
Waterman
Lula Stittler
Home
Bertha Wool- Weaver
Warren
Ohio
Cora Kline
Sagamore
Rossie
Streams Funeral Home
T. Q. McCracken
The
Wesleyan Methodist Church of Indiana
War Plant Jobs Ended For Many
War plant shutdowns spread after surrender with large layoff totals. The Army Engineers halted 65 million dollars in ordnance work across nine states. In Louisville over 25 000 workers at five plants to close, plus 5 000 at two plane plants facing cuts. Portland Kaisery yard reports 60 000 employees to be phased out. Pittsburgh area to lay off 35 000 due to 200 million in contract cancellations. New York division cancelled 180 million across 438 plants in NYC and nearby. Baltimore shows no closures yet. Glenn L Martin Aircraft Co. says contracts through September 1947.
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Ately
Columbus
Ohio River Division
Army Engineers
Louisville
Portland
Kaisery Yard
Pittsburgh
New York
Army Ordnance District
New York City
New York State
New Jersey
Baltimore
Glenn L. Martin Air Craft Co
Izvestia Downplays Atomic Bomb Miracle In War End
The Soviet government newspaper Izvestia offered the first Russian press appraisal of the atomic bomb, saying the war’s end came from the Allies' joint effort and not from sensational miracles, noting Germany was defeated by united arms.
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Moscow
Izvestia
Germany
Widow Josephine Resnick of Slickville Dies at 93
Widow of George Fetterman Josephine Resnick died at 8 45 p m August 14 in Slickville. Born March 26 1892 in Austria to John L and Julia Fraher Bregar she was a St Sylvester Church member and member of S N J P Lodge 379 Slickville. Survived by four sons three daughters a brother Joseph Bregar and three sisters. Funeral set for Saturday at 1 00 p m at St Sylvester Church Slickville with Father Jarvis officiating Interment in Export Cemetery.
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Silas Washburn Smith
Indiana
R. D
Indiana Hospital
Marvin
Rita (Hicks) Smith
Indiana County
Martha (Armstrong) Smith
Maynard
Dayton
Ohio
Andrew
Shilecta
Paul
Germany
John Getty
Arthur Frye
John Barvish
Indiana R. 1
No. 4
Pearl Smith
Robinson Funeral Home
Greenwood Cemetery
Josephine Resnick
Slickville
John l and
Julia (Fraher) Bregar
Austria
St. Sylvester
N. J. P. Lodge
Joseph Bregar
Frances Zuray
Heilwood
Angeline Farkovich
Edmon
Anel
Julia Kocina
Europe
Joseph
Kittanning
Franie Dr
New Kensington
Anthony
Charles
France
Mary
Josephine Lave
Angeline Volker
Pleasant Valley
de Cersed Jis
Celebrants Riot In San Francisco
San Francisco endured a riotous celebration with 1,000 police and Navy shore patrols dispersing crowds. Window smashing, looting, and assaults caused thousands in damage while Navy ships warned to curb liberty. Seven deaths and 624 injuries occurred across three nights. The B-51H Mustang claims record speed over 460 mph for high altitude flight.
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San Francisco
Navy
Lower Market Street
Carleton H. Wright
12Th Naval District
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Tate
Nubesa
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Sid
Dew
Vie Bay
Hoi Kung
Indiantown
Times Square
County DeGaulle
Shane
Gen. MacArthur
Elizabeths Long
Somerset
Hugh Rogers
Indiana Memorial Hospital
A. C. Marzhauser
St. John the Baptist R. C
Cameron Bottoms
Janet
Stireen G) O'Hara
Labc
Ernest
Alexander O'Hara
Kezia Fetterman
Wilmer Roser
Alverda
Robinson
Mt. Zion Evangelical Church
Mt. Zion
George Fetterman
Gonon
Arrow
Moorhead
Leone
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