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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1945
Page
1
The Tokyo broadcast cited by the Associated Press said Hiroshima’s death toll climbed from 30,000 to 60,000 in the 24 days after the raid. It warned of mounting illnesses among survivors and noted extensive UV burns among those near the blast center.
Reports say Mao Tse-Tung accepted Chiang Kai-shek’s invitation and will send Gen. Chou En-Lai to Chungking to discuss a peaceful settlement of China’s internal political problems. Mao urged unity while Yenan demands include abating surrender negotiations with Japan. Chiang warned civil war must not recur.
The 39,200-ton U S battleship Pennsylvania was struck by a Japanese torpedo bomber on August 12, damaging the magazines but not exploding them. Casualties were mainly in the navigation department. Vice Admiral Oldendorf and Captain William Moses were aboard during the attack. ships later saved the vessel and it was prepared to sail again with the fleet.
Shriners from Upper East Tennessee and hundreds of their wives converge for the annual conclave in Kingsport. The World Peace Ceremonial marks the war’s end with a noon luncheon at the Kingsport Inn, a colorful downtown parade at 1 p.m., novices registration at 1:30, two ritual sections, and an 8 p.m. ceremonial banquet at the Civic Auditorium hosted by Liberty Chapter 258 of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Four Japanese vessels were sunk in waters around Hokkaido by a submarine believed to be Soviet. Japanese General Headquarters protested to General MacArthur today. A radio message urged authorities to stop such attacks and cited 533 casualties from shelling in one sinking.
More than 23,000 workers idle in 27 labor disputes since Japan surrender. In Nicatown 6,500 APL employees out after pay for only one Victory Day holiday. In Shaystone 1,800 Clad Steel Workers remain at Generals Steel Castings. Major battles involve the Los Angeles painters and stage crews in a five month dispute over set decorators. Other large slowdowns include 4,500 CIO UAW at Kelsey-Hayes in Detroit and 4,100 CLO United Rubber Workers at U S Rubber Ball Brand division in Mishawaka. Numerous stalls cite pay for holidays, war work status, and grievances.
The ratification of the United Nations Charter by Great Britain raised the possibility that the first plenary session of the World Security League would be held by late October. The UN Preparatory Commission in London aims to prepare for the new organization as nations move to approve the 50 nation pact. Belgium, Norway, and others await parliamentary action in the fall. Leaders note Latin America may follow with approvals as the Near East nations Lebanon and Syria face delays from government resignations.
Reports from Southeast Asia indicate signs of surrender among Japanese forces. Gen Seishiro Itagaki, commander of the Seventh Area Army, may be recalled to Tokyo if he resists, while forces from Saigon to Rangoon reportedly lay down arms and adopt a polite tone. Terauchi’s envoy Lt Gen Takazo Mamoto is expected in Rangoon with eight men, planning residence in two houses and using Japanese POWs as servants during negotiations.
Caldwell N J seven reversible propellers were installed on B 29 Superfortresses that dropped atomic bombs on Japan to shorten landing distance and provide auxiliary reverse thrust on the ground. The feature aids safe landings if ordnance has not yet been discharged. Curtiss Wright Propeller Division says the system with electrical control remains stable under high altitude and sub stratosphere temps. Robert L Marlo notes these planes were among the first with the reversible props.
President Truman told a news conference that veterans will not lose their job rights over technicalities and will be protected if entitled to their old positions. He said he would seek changes from Congress if needed and warned the law as written could end guarantees when hostilities end, but the White House expects Congress to act promptly.
Secretary of the Interior Ickes, who calls himself the resigningest man in government, may remain in the cabinet indefinitely. President Truman stated Ickes is content to stay after discussion, despite past resignations. Ickes, 71, has served since Roosevelt’s era and will soon travel to London to renegotiate an Anglo-American debt agreement.
The university announced it will confer a Doctor of Laws honoris causa on General MacArthur tomorrow afternoon in the gymnasium. The ceremony honors his service to the Philippines, to the United States, and to peace, and notes his role in liberating the university.
The Red flag flies today over Manchuria Sulkhalin Korea and two Kurile Islands ending Russia's two week war with Japan Premier Stalin proclaims complete victory. The Soviet capital rang with 24 salutes and 324 guns as Stalin issues the day’s order stating captures of Shumsho and Paramushiro and complete occupation of Manchuria.
Americans expect more butter cheese and evaporated milk as wartime controls ease. President Truman orders seizure of a railroad to head off a strike and signals reconversion shifts. Standard time may return as government hints at lifting wartime rationing while airline priority trims.
British Prime Minister Attlee told the House of Commons the sudden termination of lend-lease upsets the economy and demands consultation. He noted U S President Truman canceled all contracts, requiring cash or credit for stocks and deliveries, increasing overseas outgoings to about eight billion dollars on the eve of Japan’s defeat. He urged restraint in public comment to avoid harming negotiations.
A local street scene describes an out of town family touring a line of property stores selling packaged soup powder as a car barely moves through flood waters near Lee School. A frightened passenger watches a horror unfold as the driver opens the door and a snake appears in the front seat.
Manila Allied occupation forces plan to expand grip from Tokyo to Kyushu by September 1, two days after MacArthur’s landing. Tokyo and Imperial Headquarters announced no request for plan delay despite a typhoon disrupting Kanto preparations. Official Japanese communique cites Moscow airborne plans for Hokkaido and Kyushu landing dates around September 2, with withdrawal of armed units to avoid clashes as Allies approach.
Australian External Affairs Minister Herbert V. Evatt charges Britain denies Australia equality in peace talks. He warns this affects the British Commonwealth as a whole and cites behind the scenes moves for greater recognition. Observers deem the statement highly significant in Commonwealth relations. Evatt notes clashes over whether General Sir Thomas Blamey would attend the surrender ceremony with the UK or represent Australia directly.
Washington report on OPA price policy for peacetime goods. It favors small businesses with price ceilings aligned to comparable products, while allowing modest increases for manufacturers losing money at normal volumes. Distributors will absorb most rises. NAM and other groups warn against hindering reconversion. Bowles stresses balanced aid to sustain free enterprise.
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