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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1945
Page
1
General MacArthur conducts preliminaries to Japan's formal surrender from Manila with controlled authority that emphasizes conquest without harsh retribution. Emissaries appear cooperative as occupation plans loom, while Wainwright may attend the ceremony and Japan surrenders unfold across Manchuria and Japan.
The Maritime Commission announced the cancellation of contracts totaling 425 million dollars affecting 135 ships and three nets for special military equipment. The action touches star cargo ships 42 victory ships 24 small tankers and ships conversion to repair and military transports with several frigates Destroyers and passenger ships impacted.
Harrisburg Pennsylvania will welcome travelers but avoid pressuring them while tires are scarce. Deputy Secretary Raymond H. Smith says Pennsylvania will not push travel hard yet plans an advertising push to regain prewar tourist business when fuel tightness eases. The campaign will highlight the state’s streams woods and wildlife to attract sportsmen as vacation season winds down. 1944 sheep and lumber herds have fallen sharply, the steepest drop since 1869.
Harrisburg reports state officials urge jobless workers to seek new employment before seeking financial aid. Unemployment benefits cover many unable to find suitable work, and various public assistance forms exist for those in need. Pennsylvania's $600 million fund safeguards income during transition. after a week of idleness, a worker may receive up to $20 weekly for 20 weeks, with partial unemployment payments also available.
President Truman aims to dissolve wartime agencies and shift functions to peacetime departments. A proposed Department of Public Welfare would absorb security, public health, education, and the children and women’s bureaus, with labor relief duties moved from the Labor Department. Bond cashing urged to continue, lend-lease ending, and export financing may rise via the Export-Import Bank.
The Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers Association urged experienced newsmen to register for a free job service here. Manager William N. Hardy noted the invitation targets 19 skilled men for roles including linotype operators printers pressmen editors and advertising solicitors with weekly newspaper background.
August 18 list from Indiantown Gap shows Pennsylvania troops arriving for redeployment before reassignment. Soldiers on furlough home within days include T/5 Joseph Rado and Pfc Andy J. Chiterick. Other names listed are Alexander Pozik and Cpl William B Maneski from Lucerne Mines and Black Lick respectively.
Four district servicemen were released from the army under the point system at Indiantown Gap Military Reservation on Saturday August 18. Pfc. Clifford R. Bish of Kittanning R D No 4. Pfc. George M. Griffin of 3183 Jefferson St, Kittanning. S/Sgt. John Mester of Homer City R D. 2 S/Sgt. William BR Walker of 1180 Caroline St, Nanty-Glo.
The Norweg ian court prepares to try Vidkun Quisling on military treason and related crimes. Prosecutors allege he cooperated with Germany to place Norway under foreign power and used enemy aid in word and deed. His defense argues nation preservation and patriotism amid war. The proceedings feature three judges and four laymen with Erik Solem presiding.
Harrisburg August 20. Pennsylvania's speed limit for autos returns to 50 mph after Gov. Martin, per federal request, withdraws a 1942 wartime 35 mph proclamation. Former Gov Arthur H. James was sued on the federal request. Governor cautions motorists to drive carefully due to thin tires and aging cars.
American Legion national headquarters in Indianapolis announced a temporary charter for Post 303 in Minneapolis as the first all-woman World War II post. Sixteen former Wacs Waves Spars and Marines formed the charter membership with plans for an all-woman post in Chicago as 68 more discharged service members applied for charters.
Tokyo radio announced Emperor Hirohito ordered the end of wartime blackout regulations and censorship of mails in Japan. The message notes the shift in policy and cites Tokyo as the source of the declaration.
Dallas dispatch reports the U S oil industry faces curtailment to protect dwindling fields. National production stood at 4 27 million barrels daily as the danger line, with 4 022 million for the week ending Aug 4 amid reserve totals around 20 487 billion barrels as of June 1 1946. Texas output averaged 2 302 051 barrels daily in 1945, up from earlier years, due mainly to field drainage rather than new drilling. Olin Culberson of the Texas Railroad Commission urged downward revision of September targets to 2 366 000 barrels daily.
Reports describe the endgame of World War II with Gen. Sutherland and Gen. MacArthur outlining plans for the occupation of Japan and the signing of surrender within ten days. Japanese delegates led by Lt. Gen. Takashiro Kawabe sign terms under Allied supervision as airfield readiness and troop movements are assessed for a bloodless transition.
The United States told Bulgaria’s Communist dominated government it does not consider it adequately representative of all democratic elements. Byrnes said no peace treaty with Bulgaria would occur until a more representative regime is established and free elections are held without fear or intimidation.
London reports the Kwantung Army estimated at 1,000,000 men has ceased resistance in most Manchuria areas and is surrendering to the Red Army. Over 8,000 Japanese troops surrendered on three fronts as Soviet forces moved to occupy Mukden Hsinking and Yungki. Surrender followed an ultimatum deadline set by Marshal Vasilevsky.
Cherry Tree School Board approves the 1945 1946 calendar with openings on August 27 and closing May 24. Holidays include Labor Day Thanksgiving Christmas and Easter breaks with Institute days on September 27 28 and Indiana County institute on Sept 27 28.
Salem Ohio dispatch reports three Latrobe Pennsylvania residents died when an automobile collided with a tractor trailer near Elsworth. Victims identified as Lea Spohn 18 Robert Kurtler 30 and Andrew Prodin 16. Three other Pennsylvanians remained in serious condition at Salem City Hospital including Nicholas Prodin 20 Charles Prodin 25 and Alva P Mallory 61 driver of the trailer from Masontown Pennsylvania.
President Roosevelt considered launching a New York newspaper after his fourth term. Stephen Early said Roosevelt favored a tabloid, noneditorial format and discussed the project in detail.
London reports the allied military government in Norway will end September 1 and civil administration will revert to the Norwegian government. The Luxembourg radio conveyed the update.
General Wainwright, rescued after years as a Corregidor prisoner, is located at a camp in Hsian with 3 other Americans and allied prisoners. Parachute teams flew 1100 miles from Siking in Shensi to aid internees, facing possible Japanese retaliation. Brig. Gen. George Olmstead praised team courage. Wake Island veteran Lt. Col. James P. Devereux also reported safe in Peiping area.
Chinese government troops push into North China advancing on Paotow and retaking towns such as Wuchow Taiyuan Yungho and Yuncheng as surrender envoys from Japan approach, with Communist commander Chu Teh demanding broad participation in the surrender and peace talks amid tensions between Chiang Kai-shek and the Communists.
Miss Carrier Stuller died at Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh at 11 a m. She worked at the hospital and lived with her sister Mrs Elizabeth Thomas of Clymer during illness. Ele Todorovich 59 died at 1 25 a m today at Coral after several years illness. Born in Serbia he lived in Coral 16 years and worked as a coal miner. Surviving wife Rebecca Todorovich and several step children. Services in Robinson Funeral Home Wednesday. Mary OCallaran Myers died at her Saltsburg home on August 18 after a three year illness. Born May 28 1870 she was 75 and had lived in Saltsburg 37 years. Survived by husband W B Myers and half-brother Burger OCallahan. Funeral at Robinson Funeral Home Saltsburg today. Buried in Saltsburg.
In Philadelphia on August 19 a burning cigarette ignited a 100 foot section of the east end of the Penrose ferry bridge. Fire chief George H. Kingston said the blaze endangered nearby oil tanks at the refinery before being stopped.
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