Hiroshima mission shown through pilot Col Paul Tibbetts ethics
AP analysis recalls Col Paul Tibbets, pilot of the atomic bomb run to Hiroshima, and his wartime reflections. He describes training to protect civilians, his anxiety for women and children, and pride in the fighting code that guided his actions. The piece argues his ethics rebut Japanese charges of barbarism.
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Tokyo
Hiroshima
Paul Tibbets
Miami
Fla
Tibbets
England
Benneath
Lille
Fate
Jap Leaders Notified To Act At Once
A wartime dispatch reports Tokyo radio saying Japan was urged to cease hostilities after Emperor Hirohito ordered a halt. The article notes delays in the order reaching fronts and discusses planned Maarapparatus and potential occupation talks as Allied officials prepare for entry into Japan.
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Kochi
Shikoku
Tokyo
Hirohito
Tram
Japan
MacArthur
Kyushu
Ryukyus
Manila
Jepan
Yenoee
Cemw
Surrender By Noon Monday Is Red Order
Soviet orders to disarm and surrender by noon Monday sparked a back‑and‑forth with Japan over Manchuria hostilities. Moscow broadcasts claimed Japanese counterattacks at Wangching Klamasze and Taon were repulsed as Russian forces pushed toward Harbin and key arsenal centers along the Sungari River valley.
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London
Manchuria
United States
FCC
MacArthur
Alexander M. Vassilevsky
Moscow Radio
Vassilevsky
Japanese
Comet Agency
America
Kwantung
Manchurian
Wangching
Klamasze
Taon
Seishin
Hey
Harbin
Amur
Sungari
Redeployed Soldiers At Indiantown Gap Parade
Five district men were redeployed at Indiantown Gap Military Reservation on Thursday August 16 before furlough. Names: Pfc. Fred N. Arduins McIntyre Pvt. Donald F. Hutchinson Kite Janning Cpl. Robert V. Hooks Kittanning Cpl. Clair A. Raybuck Punxsutawney Pfe Harold L. Laney Strongstown.
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Indiantown Gap
Fred N. Arduins
McIntyre
Donald F. Hutchinson
Kite Janning
Robert V. Hooks
Kittanning
Clair A. Raybuck
Punxsutaway
Pfe
Harold L. Laney
Strongstown
Truman dismisses Japanese revenge talk after defeat
President Truman rejected the notion that Japan seeks revenge as defeat looms. He noted atomic bomb work continues and urged Congress to back plans for using atomic force for peaceful world benefit. He said it would be natural for a deserted people to crave revenge but Japan likely has no chance. He referenced Tokyo radio claims and warned of armed Japanese still at large.
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Washington
Fokio Radio
Japan
Truman
Tokio
Congress
More Goods Released and Jobs Shift As War Aids End
The Petroleum Administration for War announced its nearing end and said few controls would remain that won’t impede civilians. It reported the oil industry healthy with no reconversion. Some transport rules were dropped. delivery frequencies stay limited until conditions improve. Conventions may rise to 160 from 50. Gen. Brehon Somervell said canceling 92,000 contracts since Japan’s surrender would unclog the economy. War needs shrink from $14.7 billion to $4.4 billion with most funds for food clothing and army upkeep. Cutbacks hit steel copper aluminum cotton wool leather lumber and gasoline. 2.3 to 3 million civilian jobs freed. Sixty-nine government plants kept, 206 turned over, 44 pending. Ocean depths noted at 12,450 feet average, 33,400 feet greatest.
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Petroleum Administration For
ODT
Brehon Somervell
Army Serviee Forces
Japan
War Department
Somervell
Howard Hruce
Bruce
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Ration Time Tables Update From Associated Press
The notice outlines ration book stamps for meats fats sugar and shoes with valid through dates, including Book Four Stamp 36 sugar through Aug. 31 and next stamp Sept. 1. It notes no plans to cancel stamps and that rationing of blue point foods fuel oil and oil stores was cancelled as of Aug. 15.
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Associated Press
OPA
Blue Point
Vice Chief of Jap Navy officer Takijiro Onishi suicide reported
New York Aug 7 Japanese Navy Ministry announced that Vice-Admiral Takijiro Onishi, former commander of naval air forces in the Philippines, killed himself at his official residence to atone for past subordinates and their bereaved families. He became vice-chief last May and helped perfect special attack tactics. Earlier Tokyo broadcasts noted a pattern of high ranking officials taking their own lives after surrender.
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New York
Japanese Navy Ministry
Takijiro Onishi
Navy General Staff
Tokyo Radio
Associated Press
Onishi
Philippines
Navy
Stafk
Tokyo
Korechika Anami
Four Soldiers Honorably Discharged at Indiantown Gap
Four district soldiers were honorably discharged at Indiantown Gap Separation Center on Thursday August 16. After sewing on the gold discharge patch above the right pocket they will return home. The war for them is over. Names listed include Nick Kulanayich R D 2 T'5 Viyde N Lehew Belle Vernon Ty Gilbert L Wolfe Puvixsii tawney R DB a S/Sgt Michael Holowaseo Clymer.
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Indiantown Gap Military Reservation
SeSat
Nick Kulanayich
Indiana
Viyde
Lehew
Belle Ver
Japs Continue Evacuating Cities
Japan will keep evacuating metropolitan localities due to food shortages and limited transport capacity, according to Domei News Agency reports broadcast and recorded for the FCC.
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San Francisco
Japan
Domei
Federal Communication Commission
Nanty-Glo Boy Breaks Both Arms In Fall
A 13 year old Nanty-Glo boy Edward Kopsic fell from a tree while playing tag and broke both arms. He was admitted to Hastings Town Memorial Hospital where his condition was listed as fair. He is the son of John Kupsic of Short Street.
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Dolmnstown Meemorial
Edward ‘Kopsic
John Kupsic
President and Congress Face Draft Act Split
Washington August 17 The honeymoon between President Truman and Congress may end when they reconvene September 5. The fate of the draft act hinges on Truman stance and congressional action with talks of termination measures ready. Support shifts toward prompt end with replacements likely to be volunteers rather than inductees.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Legislative Branch
Executive
Senate
House
Capitol Hill
Tokyo's Bid to Preserve Power After Surrender
The piece argues Tokyo stalls to keep military in line and to shore up imperial prestige before occupation. It cites princes of the blood acting as envoy and notes plans to abolish the political association while shifting blame to military leaders. It suggests a strategy to avoid undo blame and manage postwar control.
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Higashi-Kuni
Nanking
Prince Chichibu
Kwantung Army
Nomonhan
Imperial
AP Southwest Pacsific
Fred Hampson
Tokyo
Domei
Political Association of Great Japan
Germany
Okinawa
Pearl Harbor
Project Throne
Konoye
Jiro Minami
Japan
Halsey Knighted Aboard ADM on Western Pacific
Admiral William F Halsey, commander of the Third Fleet, was named a Knight of the British Empire aboard his flagship in the Western Pacific. The honor was presented by Adm Sir Bruce Fraser, head of the British Pacific Fleet.
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ADM
Rawling
Western Pacific
Japan names royal premier as war cabinet forms
San Francisco Aug 17 Gen Prince Higashi Kuni sworn in as premier and war minister orders observance of rescript to lay aside arms. New cabinet, first under a royal head, shifts to civilian portfolios except war and navy. Konoye and Yonai named senior ministers. probe of war crimes discussed for Higashi Kuni.
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San Francisco
Naruhiko Nigashi- Kuni
Daphn
Greateer East Asia
Domei
Labinet
Kantaro Suzuki
Higashi-Kuni
Thrane
Higashi-Kum
Japan
Supreme Council of War
Home Defense General Headquarters
Ned
Prince Fumimaro Konoyle
Pethout
Konoye
China
Pearl Harbor
Prince
Navy
Adm
Mitsumasa Yonai
Suzuki
Sasebo
Yokosuka
Sport Travel Ban Lifted and Easing of Restrictions
The Office of Defense Transportation lifted all travel limits on major professional sports intercollegiate and high school athletics and bowling. Col J Monroe Johnson warned against excess travel as rail service remains stressed. The move clears the way for the World Series 13 NFL non championship games horse racing post season college games and bowling meets. Auto racing ban was withdrawn yesterday.
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Washington
Office of Defense Transportation Today
J. Monroe Johnson
ODT
Johnson
B 32s attacked on mission over Tokyo Bay
Four American B 32 bombers on a photographic mission over Tokyo Bay were attacked by ten Japanese fighters and heavy anti aircraft fire. One bomber was badly shot up but the crew was unharmed. Two Japanese fighters were reported shot down. The clash occurred around 20 000 feet near midday over Okinawa.
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Okinawa
Tokyo Bay
Stilwell Declines China Honor in Pacific Release
Manila dispatch reports General Joseph Stilwell has not accepted the Chinese Blue Sky and White Sun Medal or any other foreign decorations. The press release gave no location details or reasons for the announcement.
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Manila
Joseph W. Stilwell
Pacific
Silwell
Sub Surrenders To Argentine Submarine
MAR DEL PLATA Argentina August 17 A German U boat surrendered to Argentine naval authorities The 600 ton craft carried the number U 977 and a crew of 32 including four officers Commander Heinz Schasser was among them The craft resembled the U 530 which surrendered earlier to American authorities
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Mar del Plata
Argentina
Heinz Schasser
ArGapoline
Army plans return of 4,000,000 overseas veterans in 10 months
Washington reports that the Army will repatriate about 4 million veterans in roughly ten months, with half a million monthly by year’s end and a total of around 5 million back in civilian life within a year. Gen. Somervell outlined shipping needs and noted 1,800,600 troops in the Pacific, 2,760,000 in Europe, and 190,000 in overseas posts, with occupation of Japan as the main uncertainty.
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Washington
Navy
Brehon Somervell
Army Service Forces
ASF
Somervell
Japan
Pacific
Somervill
Europe
U S Military Reveals Superior New Plane Over B 29
Gen H H Arnold announced the U S Air Forces possess a new aircraft surpassing the B 29 Superfortress with similar or greater speed capable of operating across East Asia from Western Pacific bases. He cited a Guam to Washington flight of 9000 miles in 36 hours and warned reporters to imagine its Atlantic potential. He plans to step down as RAF head, calling himself an old man, while noting atomic bombs, better V bombs, and long range craft signal a Buck Rogers era in warfare.
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Washington
H. H. Arnold
U. S.S
East Asia
Pacific
Army Air Forces
Guam
Asiatic
Arnold
Atlantic
RAF
Big flood control program seen to start jobs nationwide
Washington reports Congress only needs a go ahead to mobilize thousands for flood control, navigation and irrigation programs. Past authorizations exceed 5 billion, awaiting explicit appropriations after the war. Immediate construction could begin with Army Engineers 700 million, and 70 million for the Ohio basin, focusing on flood control and related river work.
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Washington
Congress
Army Engineers
Shane
Ohio River
Congratulates MacArthur General Eisenhower message
Manila dispatch reports General Eisenhower’s congratulatory note to MacArthur. He praises the December 1941 start of the campaign and the Allied leadership, expressing admiration and veneration for the valor of the forces under his command in Europe. Also mentions parcel post history in England.
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Manila
MacArthur
Eisenhower
Europe
U.S
Obituaries of Blystone Smith Long O Hara Blaney in Allegheny area
Obituary notices list George M Blystone Silas Washburn Smith Elizabeth Walker Long Janet Coughlin O'Hara and Franklin Blaney. Details include funeral homes Streams Robinson and Clark, service times Saturday and Sunday, Oakland Cemetery Greensburg and Whitesburg Cemetery, with survivors including children and grandchildren and church affiliations.
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Streams Funeral Home
Oakland Cemetery
Philip Blystone
Indiana
John Blystone
Mary Johnston
Creekside
Silas Washburn Smith
Robinson Funeral Home
Harry Miller
Elizabeth Walker Long
Evan Long
Somerset
John
Carolyn Schurz Walker
First Presbyterian Church
Wherry Bible Class
Clair W. Long
Greensburg
F. C. McFadden
Brookville
J. Howard Turk
Pittsburgh
Walter Ty, Rocher
Cuyahoga Falls
Ohio
J. L. Peterman
Lee
Janet Coughlin O'Hara
Ernest
Daniel
Elizabeth Stirling Campbell
Alexander O'Hara
Scotland
Jersey City
N. J
Presbyterian Church
Floyd
Elizabeth) Airgood
Janet
Nancy Beth Airgood
George Campbell
Herold L. Loveless
Franklin Stark Blaney
Kittanning
Armstrong County
Whitesburg
J. Alexander
Minerva (St. Clair) Blaney
Whitesburg Cemetery
Only Vets Can Seek Gov't Jobs
Washington August 17. The Civil Service Commission will accept government job applications only from veterans. Vacancies will be filled by returning veterans or by those about to be or having been separated from other federal positions. Liberator bombers have been used as fighters in the South China Sea.
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Washington
Civil Service Commission
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