Cease Fire Order Goes Out In Pacific
The Pacific area saw a cease fire order issued as Allied leaders Nimitz and Halsey urged caution while Truman announced Japan’s capitulation. Bombers and fighters paused their air targets around Tokyo and Okinawa as forces prepared to end hostilities.
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Pacific
Guam
America
Japan
Boaatz
U. S
Marianas
Truman
George C. Kenney
Far East
Okinawa
Ennis C. Whitehead
FEAF
Whitehead
Tokyo Premier Suzuki Cabinet Resigns
Domei dispatch in Tokyo reports Premier Suzuki and his cabinet resigning hours after Emperor accepted Potsdam terms. Suzuki urged national obedience and mourning, calling the day one that will never be forgotten. A full dress extraordinary cabinet session followed before proceeding to the Imperial Palace.
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LBS Tep Amsotia
Adm
Kantaro Suzuki
Tokyo
Suzuki
Domei
Associated Press
Asia
FCO
Imperial Palace
Buzuki
Communists of China March on Northern Cities Report
Unofficial reports claim Chinese Communists advance toward key northern cities including Peiping Tientsin and Tsingtao with aims at Nanchow junctions railroads. Shanghai and Nanking under threat while central forces prepare air precautionary transport to Shanghai.
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Coungking
China
Yellow River
Peiping
Tientsin
Tsingtao
Nanchow
Pulaw
Sunghai
Hankow
Shanghai
Central
South China
Sixth Army
Burma
Yenan
Chu Teh
Chiang
Suiyuan
Charhar
Jehol
Linching
Nanking
State Halts Draft Of Men Over 26
Nashville Tennessee 2 vo Huron Butler state director of Selective Service said local draft boards have been instructed to halt delivery for induction men 26 and over except volunteers. Induction center at Fort Oglethorpe Georgia has been asked to return men in the over age group scheduled for induction today. Today's call for Tennessee numbered 378 men, estimated to be cut to probably under 300 with the order.
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Nashville
Huron
Emperor Hirohito Announces Japanese Surrender
The Japanese emperor spoke to his people revealing Japan’s surrender to the Allies due to the atomic bomb. He cited self defense as a defense for surrender and attributed the decision to avert further devastation. Military leaders and officials reacted with mixed emotion as Tokyo announced the capitulation.
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Associated Press
Hirohito
Japan
Gen
Koreichike Anami
Haron Kantaro Suzuki
Tokyo
Kitano Oya
Overseas Bureau
Japan Broadcasting Corporation
Oya
Suzuki
Hirohits
Jap Surrender Envoy to Leave Japan Friday
General MacArthur announced the Japanese surrender envoy will depart Sate Mixaki on Kyushu in an armed Zero with green crosses visible at 500 yards. The party will fly to Ie Shima and then Manila for briefing before returning to Japan for MacArthur’s audience and to facilitate Allied occupation plans.
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Japan
MacArthur
Bataan
Hirohito
Sate Mixaki
Kyushu
Ie Shima
Shima
Manila
Navy Plans Release For Over 2 Million Men
The Navy unveiled a discharge plan aiming to release 1.5 to 2.5 million personnel within 12 to 18 months. It grants credit for age and service, sets minimum points for release, and notes eligibility details including 327,000 immediately eligible and exceptions for combat medal recipients.
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Washington
Navy
Coast Guard
Marine Corps
Armed Services
Army
Naval Reserve
MacArthur Thanks Truman for Supreme Commander Post
General Douglas MacArthur expressed deep gratitude for his appointment as Supreme Commander to oversee Japan surrender negotiations. He stated the Eastern world is thrilled by the war's early termination and pledged to pursue peace along constructive lines. General H H Arnold joined in praising the allied victory and the combined might of land sea and air forces.
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Washington
Douglas MacArthur
Truman
MacArthur
White House
H. H. Arnold
Army Air Forces
Draft Calls Are Out Army To Discharge 7 Million Men
Draft calls are trimmed as reconversion chiefs project 1.02 million service members to civilian life within a year. Truman estimates 5 to 6 million could be released in 12 to 18 months, with Army demobilization prioritizing longest combat service and dependents. Navy demobilization waits on peacetime strength decisions.
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Army
ningwon—/P
Armed Services
John W. Snyder
Snyder
Navy
Truman
Congress
Ships Told Not To Approach Japan
A Domei dispatch broadcast from Tokyo says imperial forces are issuing orders to all branches, while part of the Japanese air force reportedly attacked the Allied base and fleet in the south. The imperial headquarters seek to prevent further incidents and urge Allied fleets and convoys to avoid approaching Japanese home waters until cease-fire arrangements are made.
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Eva
Acarinur Sau Amenun
Halsey
Third Fleet
Japan
Nimitz
Truman
Washington
Associaveneres
Tokyo Radio Today
Imperial
Domei
Reconversion Plan Sees Short Term Unemployment Rise
Washington reports Director John W. Snyder warned that abrupt war contract terminations will trigger immediate large unemployment and dislocation. He outlined six highlights including rapid military cutbacks, millions to be released from service, a sharp rise in jobless claims, removal of manpower controls, partial lifting of production rules, and calls for policy acts to sustain wages, tax stimulus, and public works during a 12 to 18 month transition to peacetime economy.
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Washington
John W. Snyder
Snyder
Palley
Army
U. S. Employment Service
Times-News to Observe Holiday Observance Notice
In observance of the end of the war the Kingsport Times will not publish Friday afternoon and the Kingsport News will not publish Saturday morning. Offices and departments will be closed during the period. Regular activities resume Saturday morning and Sunday edition follows the regular schedule.
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Kingsport Times
Kingsport
Reqular
Street Scene at Parade Sparks Scolding and Lively Feats
Street observers describe a chaotic parade scene as a black sand white spotted dog disrupts the march by leaping alongside the line of marchers and barking at a motorcycle patrolman. Barefoot children race beside the route while local Dobyns Gennett musicians ride along, seeking food as shops stay closed and doors shut at favorite drugstores and lunch counters.
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Dobyns-Gennett
Petain Guilty of Collaboration Sentenced to Death
The High Court of Justice found former Vichy chief Marshal Petain guilty of collaboration with the enemy and sentenced him to death. Presiding Judge Paul Mongibeauux urged the sentence not be carried out, leaving the execution decision to General de Gaulle. The court also imposed national indignity and confiscation of property after a 20 day trial.
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Pavih
Marshal Petain
Charléa'de Gaulle
High Court of Justice
Vichy
Paul Mongibeauu
Fetain
de Gaulle
Petain
Pershing Hears V J Day Celebration At Walter Reed
General John J. Pershing 84, famed commander of World War I American troops, heard V J Day celebrations drifting into Walter Reed hospital. Attendants said he was too ill to see reporters, but the moment reached the aging commander.
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Grasuaington
J— Wyashington
Walter Reed
Hospital
John J. Pershing
Problems Pile Up As Surrender Of Japan Celebrated
The article notes Japan's unconditional surrender ending World War II and the start of a peace era. It highlights Truman's warning of hard peace ahead, MacArthur's role, and Allied plans for occupation and government in Japan, alongside Okinawa raids and Hirohito's radio address.
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Japan
Okinawa
Truman
Islands
Aris
Germany
Pacific
Domei
Hirohito
Kingsport Marks V J Day Service With 1200 Attendees
More than 1,200 members of Kingsport's community filled the Civic Auditorium for a V J Day worship service led by Rev. J C Blalock. Readings centered on faith and peace as Bob Musick spoke of service in Europe and commemorations of veterans with his father H D Musick.
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J. C.blalock
Glenwood Baptist Church
Teaus Christ
BI Bes
Rte
Bob Musick
Europe
Patton
H. D. Musick
Musick
V-J. Services
War Department Cuts Munitions Output After Surrender
Washington announces a 23.5 billion dollar annual cut in munitions procurement. Telegraphed orders to prime contractors follow Japan surrender. Army monthly procurement drops from 2.4 billion to 43 million, with 268 million for food purchases. Most weapon and equipment production halted. remaining items are experimental on a limited basis as demobilization proceeds.
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Washington
War Department
Department
Truman
Department A
Union Printers Return To Work In Birmingham
Union printers end month long stoppage against three Birmingham newspapers. Agreement with the International Typographical Union AFL ends the strike and publishers say they yielded on a vital principle to restore newspaper service to the community.
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Birmingham
Ala
International Typographical Union
AFL
Former Milligan dean Willis Baxter Boyd dies in city
Willis Baxter Boyd former head of Jubde College at Cookeville and onetime dean of Milligan College near John won City died here yesterday He was secretary of the Chamber of Commerce for six months and had served at Michigan 16 years His widow survives a garbled obituary notes religious educator and lecturer titleBust segment.
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Willis Baxter Boyd
Jubde College
Cookeville
Milligan College
Johnwon City
Boyd
Chamber of Commerce
Michigan
Hila
End Of Bloodiest Struggle Uproar Across Allied Lands
The Associated Press reports Japan surrendered ending World War II. jubilant crowds cheered across the Allied world from Washington to Havana. veterans celebrated in streets, ships, hospitals, and cities, while protests and clashes surfaced in Buenos Aires and Havana as sirens sounded at Pearl Harbor.
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Japan
America
Havan
Buenos Aires
Pearl Harbor
Ashington
West Cosat
San Francisco
Hirohito
Hitler
Mussolini
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