Occupation of Japan Requires Cautious Education Over Force
The piece argues Allied occupation under MacArthur should prioritize education and reform over harsh policing. It notes experienced leaders like Lt Gen Robert Eichelberger and a potent naval and air force, while acknowledging potential Japanese resistance and government anxiety. It frames early occupation as a vital chance to guide Nippon toward global citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Nipon
MacArthur
Orient
Robert Eichelberger
U.S. Eighth Army
GI Will Win In Race With Stork
Pvt John T Coax 22 and wife Mrs Coax debate timing of new arrival after an Atlantic voyage. The mother to be notes the baby was due a week ago but waits for the husband to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
John T. Coax
Atlantic
Coax
Boston
Stilwell Calls On 6 Islands To Quit
General Stilwell ordered commanders of remaining Japanese forces in the Ryukyus to contact his Tenth Army headquarters at once to surrender their garrisons. Army planes dropped messages directing surrender over prescribed frequencies. Islands named Amani Ishigashi Tokuno Myako Kikaisa and Iriomatsu remain under Japanese control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okinawa
Stilwell
Ryukyus
Tenth Army
Amani
Ishighashi
Tokuno
Myako
Kikaisa
Irio- Mats
Widow Inherits Son Hiram Johnson Estate
San Francisco August 20 probate brief shows the late Son Hiram Johnson leaving his entire estate valued over 610,000 to his widow Minnie Mc Neal Johnson. The will dated May 9, 1935 in Washington DC consisted of 10 typewritten lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Hiram Johnson
Minnie McNeal Johnson
Whl
Superior Court
Washington, D. C
Judy Garland expects baby next spring in Hollywood
Judy Garland, 21, an actress and singer, disclosed she expects a baby next spring. She and film director Vincent Paelli, 32, married last June and have just returned from a honeymoon in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Judy Garland
Vincent Paelli
New York
Killed In Fall at Riceville General Store
Titusville Pennsylvania August 29 Arthur H Westgate age 62 died yesterday after falling from a roof while repairing the general store at nearby Riceville. Bend Oregon August 28 The Bend city council considers revising ordinances banning six shooters rifles and sling shots within city limits amid concerns tied to returning Pacific veterans and their souvenirs. A report notes a neighbor accused of striking someone with a boomerang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Titusville, Ps
Riceville
Arthur H. Westgate
Peace Bend
Ore
Bend
Pacife
Seaton Smith
Coal Miners Establish Safety Record in 1944 and 1945
Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania coal mines set all time safety records despite wartime pressure. Mines Secretary Maize notes 1944 had best fatality record in both anthracite and bituminous regions, surpassed in early 1945 with improved tonnage per fatality. He cites awards for Brusselton mine and Miles Slope mine, with presentations planned Sept. 8 at Olyphant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Richard Maize
Maize
Department of Mines
National Safety Council
Brusselton
Republic Steel Company
Sentinel of Safety
Hudson Coal Company
Miles Slope
Olyphant
Lackawanna County
Altoona Hero Feted There
S/Sgt. Robert E. Laws, Medal of Honor recipient for leading an assault on a pill box in Luzon, was honored as Altoona’s No 1 citizen. Major H. Alice Brumbaugh presented honorary citizenship while Congressmen Brumbaugh and Van Zandt spoke at a high school reception, Laws recovering from wounds at McGuire Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Robert E. Laws
Luzon
H. Alice Brumbaugh
D. Emmett Brumbaugh
Claysburg
James E. van Zandt
Laws
McGuire General Hospital
Richmond
Truman
Washington
Human Bite Worse Than Nip By Dog
Washington reports that a human bite is potentially 100 percent infected and serious, while dog bites are usually clean and heal quickly. Lieutenant Commander M G Henry of the naval medical corps reserve notes the human mouth harbors bacteria like staphylococcus and streptococcus and trench mouth, contrasting with dogs whose teeth and gums are more resistant to infection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
M. G. Henry
Naval Medical Corps Reserve
Henry
Vincerat
Barnesboro VFW Welcomes 37 Veterans in Ceremony
Lewis E. Belcher Post 43 VFW in Barnesboro inducted 37 overseas veterans, six with Purple Hearts, at last night’s ceremony. Notables include James Collins once prisoner of war for seven months, and Robert W. Scolion Jr forming the first father son duo in the roster. Local officers from Johnstown administered the rites as the largest induction in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis E. Belcher
Post
Barnesboro
Harvey J. Woodford
Robert W.scolion Jr
James Collins
Walter W. Swaynes
Anthony N. Psone
Collins
Scolion
Scollan
Harry Wagner
M. Quay Stutzman
Johnstown
B. M. Shortencarrier
Stutzman
Department of Pennsylvania
W.F.W
Health Meeting At Court House Health Meeting At Court House
Harrisburg reports the state has no funds to aid local subdivisions in enforcing the 1045 restaurant hygiene law. Dr. J Moore Campbell says enforcement is a local matter with state licenses and inspections for rural areas. Officials in Scranton seek state financial help. inspections begin in rural areas soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Commonwealth
J. Moore Campbell
Howard J. Snowden
Scranton
Campbell
Pennsylvania
Health Department
Indiana
Texas Hurricane Damage Leaves Trail of Death and Destruction
A tropical hurricane struck central Texas and rolled into east Texas, causing up to 15 million dollars in damage to crops and property. Three people died and at least 13 were injured as aid services from Salvation Army and Red Cross mobilized. Bay City and Port Lavaca areas reported severe damage to homes and crops, with 15 feet of floodwater in Port Lavaca and a soup kitchen set up for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Houston Pass
Salvation Army
Red Cross
State Health Department
Bay City
Inland City
Port Lavaca
Tourthouse
Point System Revision To Be Lowered in Army
Washington August 29 officials said a revised point system for speeding Army discharges will start soon possibly within days once General MacArthur gives the green light. The plan lowers discharge points, shifts overseas eligibility, and reduces retiree age, with wider volunteer inducements debated on Capitol Hill as Congress weighs draft changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General MacArthur
Capitol Hill
Truman
War Department
Sikes
D-Fla
Congress
Maj
D-Ky
House Military Committee
Stephen G. Henry
Army
Henry
MacArthur
Navy
Japan
Farm Machinery Demonstrations in Indiana County
Penn State extension engineer Robert McCall will visit Indiana County on September 4 and 5 for farm machinery demonstrations. Corn binder adjustments are set for September 4 at 9:30 a.m. near New Florence and 1:30 p.m. near Indiana. An 8:30 a.m. September 5 barn ventilation demo and talks on barn finishers follow at Smyrna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McCall
Penn State
Indiana County
J. W. Warner
Kenneth Dick
New Florence
Clyde
Mark Simpson
Indiana
Route 119
Lester Hamilton
Pittsburgh Divorce Record Shatters Daily Filing Total
Pittsburgh on August 29 reports ninety four divorce actions entered in common pleas court, a record high for a single day. The surge underscores rising婚 divorce filings in the region and reflects broader social shifts impacting marriage stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Common Pleas
Jap Sudden Surrender Caught Allies Unprepared
SAN FRANCISCO August 29 AP reports Admiral Nimitz said at Tokyo Bay press conference the sudden surrender of Japan came earlier than expected and before Allies were fully prepared. He called it a sea power victory with Japan as an island empire and praised the Navy’s reserve officers and enlisted men as key to defeating Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Japan
Pearl Harbor
ABC
George Thomas Forster
NEC
Admiral Nimitz
Tokyo Bay
Forster
Nimitz
Tokyo
Folater
Fifteen U S Fliers Honored by Belgian Defense Minister
In Brussels on August 20, Belgian Defense Minister Leo Mundleer decorated fifteen American Ninth Air Force officers for bravery in the Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes last December. Named were Brig. Gen. Richard Nugent of Altoona Pennsylvania Lt. Col. Converse B. Kelly of Pittsburgh Pa Maj. Jay C. Bloom of Troy Pa Gen. Eisenhower and ten other officers will receive Belgian decorations at a ceremony in Brussels on September 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Leo Mundeleer
Ninth Air Force
Ardennees
Richard Nugent
Altoona
Converse B. Kelly
Wellesley Road
Pittsburgh
Jay C. Bloom
Canton St. Troy
Hisenhower
Coal Most Urgent Need in Europe Says Newsman
Richard W. Slocum general manager of the Philadelphia Bulletin says coal is Europe’s most pressing need after a month in Europe with J. Hale Steinman. He notes conversations with locals emphasize coal over food and urges Americans to see what war does.
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Need of
Europe
Philadelphia
Richard W.locum
Philadelphia Bulletin
Slocum
War Production Board
J. Hale Steinman
Lancaster
Bulletin
Helping On Costs In Points
Chicago readers report a screech owl perched on a fire escape, identified by Mrs. Cora T. Black who sheltered it from cats. She notes the owl eats about a half pound of liver daily, valued in red points, and she has none to spare to feed it or keep it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cora T. Black
Hunting Licenses Shipped to Counties for 1945
Harrisburg report states that the 1945 hunting licenses and tags have been shipped to all county treasurers and agents. State secretary of revenue David W. Harris announced that the 1944 licenses become invalid after midnight Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
David W. Harris
State Secretary of Revenue
Redeployed Soldiers Named After Indiantown List
A corrected roster lists soldiers and their addresses including T/5 Joseph Dine Nanty Glo, Pte Relph J Hobart Indiana, Pfc Blair F Steele Nanty Glo, Pvt Edward H Culp Punxsutawney, Pfc William J Myers Belle Vernon, Pvt Robert E Rodgers Clymer, Sgt Andrew Laskey Saltsburg, R.D.2, Sgt Wayne H Brown Indiana, Pfc Carl R Southworth Kittanning, Col Elsworth P Divins Punxsutawney, Sgt Irwin D Jones Robinson, Cpl Frank J Kovach Yatesboro, T/Sgt Grover M Jeffries Indiana, George W Myers Belle Vernon, Earl A Rosenberger Kittanning, Pfc John Marchyshyn Nanty Glo, T/4 David BR Fee Kittanning, T/4 Charles W Marken Yatesboro, correction to yesterday lists T/4 William D Patterson and T/4 William D Robertson with updated addresses.
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Joseph Dine
2Nd Street
Nanty Gio
Relph J. Hobart
North Fourteenth Street
Indiana
Blair F. Steele
Edward H. Culp
Lever Street
Punxsutawney
William J. Myers
Roley Street
Belle Vernon
Robert E. Rodgers
Sherry Man Street
Clymer
Set
Andrew Laskey
Saltsburg
Wayne H. Brown
Washington Street
Carl R. Southworth
N. Grand Avenue
Kittanning
Elsworth P. Divins
W. Mahoney Street
Irwin D. Jones
Robinson
Frank J. Kovach
Yatesboro
Grover M
Jeffries
George W. Myers
Wood Street
Earl A. Rosenberger
Jefferson Street
John Marchyshyn
Lloyd Street
Nanty Glo
David BR
Fee
Charles W. Marken
William D. Patterson
South Eleventh Street
William D. Robertson
Seven Discharged At Indiantown
Seven men passed through the Indiantown Gap Military Reservation near Harrisburg on their way home from the wars. The list names district men with honorable discharges for service to the country. Cpl George D Smickle Homer City R D 4 John P Thompson Shelocta IR D 3 Cpl Michael Strachman Sagamore Pie Anthony Fancella Homer City RD 2 Pie George J Rachmer Barnesboro Sgt Paul F Blatt 377 Washing ton St Indiana Cpl Francis D Haley 1314 Lloyd St Nanty-Glo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiantown Gap
Harrisburg
Indiantown
George D. Smickle
Homer City
R. D
John P. Thompson
Shelocta
Ir.d
Michael Strachman
Land and Sea Forces Prepare for Tonight Landings
Allied forces plan major landings as Pacific occupation moves toward Japan. Vice Admiral Fletcher leads escort carriers to join the occupation fleet, aiming at Yokosuka after 10,000 American and British marines and sailors land. Japanese POWs and internees to be released in Tokyo area. Maj. Gregory Boyington possibly among them. Simultaneous surrenders reported on Pacific islands. MacArthur praised with fourth Distinguished Service Medal for Philippines liberation as Atsugi base operations and Tokyo area coordination continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Ocean
Bay
Frank Jack Fletcher
North Pacific
Japan
Yokosuka
Tokyo
Maj
Gregory
Pappy) Boyington
China
South Pacific
Rabaul
San Diego
Pacific Islands
Mili Atoll
Marshalls
Atoll
Morotai
Philippines
Halmahera
Harry W. Johnson
Southwest Pacific
Okinawa
MacArthur
Truman
Atsugi
General Spaatz
U. S. Army Strategic Air Forces
Robert L. Eichelberger
U. S. 8Th Army
Yokohama
Halsey
America
Uraga Strait
Tokyo Bay
Battleships Town
South Dakota
Reconversion Efforts Rise as War Plants Reopen and Shift
The piece reports Pennsylvania moving to reconvert wartime plants, easing layoffs, and reopening Bendix Aviation Philadelphia plant amid labor labor-government cooperation. Congress debates unemployment and full employment bills, with Truman backing actions. Additional notes cover Army discharge policies, home building price controls, corporate wealth for reconversion, WPA manufacturing surveys, and anticipated supplies of film cameras and typewriters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Efee
Congress
Truman
Jeach
House
Sure Plus Property Board
Army
National Association of Home Builders
Securities and Exchange Commission
S. E.G
WPA
Butler
WPB
Raffles the Mynah Bird Arrives at La Guardia Field
A dark brown Mynah bird named Raffles arrived at La Guardia from Bermuda aboard a clipper. Mrs. Caryeth Wells said the bird entertained service men there and helped raise funds for U S war efforts. The bird sang America and God Save the King, and in Bermuda it reportedly flirted with girls and spoke to onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Raffles
la Guardia Field
Airways
Bermuda
Caryeth Wells
United States
America
Four Boys Die In Car Truck Crash
Four teenage boys burned to death when a car returning from football practice crashed into a gasoline truck in Phillipsburg. Victims were Dale Brown 16 Howtz Dale. James Stuller 16 Blair Henderson 15 Charles Mayhue 15. Mayhue died later in hospital. three others injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philipsburg
Centre County
Yates G. Sheckler
Sheckler
Dale Brown
Howtz
F Dale
James Stuller
Blair Henderson
Charles Mayhue
Phillipsburg
Mayhue
Edward Shingledecker
Leroy Miller
Ray O'Shea
24 Nazi Leaders Named For Trial Starting October 24
A list of twenty four high ranking Nazi officials slated for trial is outlined. Included are Robert Ley Alfred Rosenberg Hans Frank Ernest Kaltenbrunner Wilhelm Frick Julius Streicher Wilhelm Keitel Walter Funk Hjalmar Schacht Carl Doenitz Baldur von Schirach Fritz Sauckel Albert Speer Martin Bormann Franz von Papen Alfred Jodl Constantin von Neurath Arthur Seyss-Inquart Erich Raeder Hans Fritzsche Gustav Krupp Von Bohlen Und Halbach and others. The report notes their former positions and roles in the Nazi regime and their connection to war crimes and crimes against humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Robert Ley
Nazi Party Organization
German Labor Front
Alfred Rosenberg
Hans Frank
Poland
S. S
Ernest Jaltenbrunner
Hitler
Reich Security Department
Wilhelm Frick
Bohemia and
Moravia
Julius Streicher
Gauleiter
Franconia
der Sturmer
Wilhelm Keitel
Wehrmacht
Walter Funk
Reichsbank
Halmar Schacht
Adm
Karl Doenitz
Balphr von Schirach
Reich Youth Movement
Vienna
Fritz Sauckel
Albert Spectr
Todt
Martin, Bormann
S.S
Franz von Papen
Austria
Turkey
Alfred Gustav Jodl
Constantin von Neurath
Bohemia and Moravia
Arthur Seyss-Inquart
Netherlands
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Judy
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Phoenix
N. Y
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Sen
Warren R. Austin
Vermont
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Owen Roberts
Court House
U.S
U. S
Missouri
Nicholas
Harry Heneberger
Inaho Otami
Yoshihiko Takasaki
Yokosuka Beval
Thomas Shafer
NEA
Acme
Associated Press
United States Employment Service
Giese
Bendix Aviation Corporation
Detroit
Edward Martin
Philaddelphia
Bernard Samuel J
Lake Erie
Daventry
S.C
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