Japanese surrender emissaries to leave Japan for Manila flight
Tokyo officially informed General MacArthur that surrender emissaries would depart Ie island near Okinawa and fly to Manila arriving about 1 20 p m Sunday. Two planes will carry diplomats. credentials to be checked that night and talks with MacArthur to begin Monday. Flight time remains several hours with radio schedules coordinated.
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Manila
Japan
MacArthur
Ie Island
Okinawa
Tokyo
Kisarazu
Sata Misaki
Kyushu
Ie Shima
86th Blackhawk Division Sails to Pacific Return
The 86th Blackhawk division, first combat unit home from Europe, will be sent to the Pacific at General MacArthur's request for occupation and disarmament duties. High-point men are kept in the U.S. after screening. the rest proceed to the Pacific.
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San Francisco
U.S
Europe
Pacific
United States
86Th
West
War Department
MacArthur
Japan
Egedh
Camp Gruber
Oklo
Bac
U. S
Meat rationing ends urged by livestock group
F E Mallin executive secretary of the American National Livestock Association urged the end of meat rationing by September 18 and the abandonment of quotas on packing house operations to OPA and the U S Department of Agriculture.
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Denver
OPA
U.S. Department of Agriculture
F. E. Mallin
American National Livestock Association
Top-Flight Leader Tells Japs They Must Pay Price for Dream
San Francisco reports that Japan faces defeat and must face the terms of Potsdam. Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu told reporters that Japan has been defeated and should read the Potsdam declaration, while Domei broadcasts note efforts to soften the news and deny invasion rumors near Tokyo.
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San Francisco
Mamoru Shigemitsu
Kuniaki Koijso
Comei
Domei
Federal Communications Commission
Shigemitsu
Japan
Dome
Nippon
Honshu
Tokyo
Shimoda
Ixzo Pen Medis
Sake
Russians Drive Three Sided Push Against Harbin
Soviet armored forces attack Harbin central Manchuria as Japanese resistance eases after noon Monday ultimatum. Reports claim 20 000 Japanese soldiers surrendered while Russians seize Chalatun Kailu Wutancheng and Kaitung and push toward Lungkiang and Tangyuan.
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London
Harbin
Manchuria
Manchurian
Red Army
Chalatun
Lungkiang
Tsitishar
Chelpatun
Haram
Wutancheng
Kailu
Tunglao
Kaitung
Poli
Korea
Tangyuan
Harin
Tumen
Seishin
Governor Urges Care as Speed Limit Lifts in Kansas
Gov. An drew Schoeppel asked Kansas motorists to exercise caution with the Sunday lifting of the 35 mile per hour speed ban. He cited lack of state law but noted a former governor's proclamation aligning with federal rules. A telegram from Kenneth Tolman urged a statement on rising speeds, and Col. Monro Johnston’s message lifted the ban and sought warning to motorists.
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Topeka
Kansas
Andrew Schoeppel
Schoeppel
Payne Ratner
Independence
Kenneth B. Tolman
Chicago
National Association For Traffic Safety
Col. Monroe Johnston
Attacked by Jap Fighters Over Southern Japan
American B 32 photo flight operations faced anti aircraft fire and Japanese interceptors over southern Japan. One crewman killed and two injured as four unescorted bombers maneuvered amid heavy flak. NBC's Shaplen reports the mission continued despite losses. MacArthur announced a halt to offensive action in all sectors but reconaissance would continue. Kamikaze strikes near Okinawa injured two American soldiers as Japan pressed cease fire conditions.
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Okinawa
Japan
MacArthur
Manila
NBC
Robert Shaplen
Shaplen
Truman
Ihya Island
Shikoku
Chinese Army Enters Canton Plans Surrender in China
The Chinese First Army, veterans of the Burma campaign, entered Canton today and will accept the formal surrender of Japanese forces in South China tomorrow. Plans were under way for the overall surrender of Japanese troops in China.
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Canton Chungking
Burma
Canton
South China
China
Future of Local Airport Discussed in Lawrence Meeting
Aviation committee members, city council figures, and William Ong of Ong Aircraft Corp discussed Lawrence municipal airport’s future. Proposals include new lease terms, potential operation changes, and tapping federal funds for runway expansion and surface work.
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Lawrence Municipal
Chamber of Commerce
Aviation Committee
William Ong
Ong Aircraft Corporation of
Kansas City
L. K. Zimmer
Carl Gisneber
F. A. Russell
Ong
K. U. Avition School
Morgan-Mack
Topeka
Navy to disestablish V-12 units at Kansas colleges
The Navy plans to end 69 V-12 units by November 1 as wartime programs wind down. Kansan sites include Kansas State Teachers College Pittsburg and Washburn University Topeka. V-12 trainees at the University of Kansas will receive at least two additional semesters at Mt Oread, while new enrollees join the Navy ROTC program starting November 1.
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Washington
Navy Department
Navy
Kansas State Teachers College
Pittsburg
Washburn Municipal University
Topeka
University of Kansas
Mt. Oread
University
Navy R.O.T.C
Layoff Planned At Goodyear Plant For Reconversion
Topeka announces a temporary layoff at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber plant affecting about 300 workers to speed reconversion to civilian tire production. Plant superintendent L. E. Spencer issued the statement. Wright’s Cab resumes operation with prompt and safe service at the same location, phone 186.
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Topeka
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
L. E. Spencer
Wright’s
Japanese Navy Is Mostly Gone
Washi August 18 report says Japan holds about 112 ships with only a fourth of its combat vessels remaining. Navy spokesman notes battleships dwindled from 12 to none able to sail, reflecting heavy wartime losses since Pearl Harbor.
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Washi
Japan
Navy
Pearl Harbor
KU to Open Extension Center in Wichita in August
University of Kansas will open an extension center in Wichita on August 27 with Jack M. Happy named district representative. The center, replacing a former ESMWT linked office, aims to provide KU services and instruction locally and will offer courses in medicine, pharmacy, law and journalism.
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University of Kansas
Wichita
Deane W. Malott
Jack M. Happy
University District
K. U
U. S
Malott
Happy
ESMWT
Kansas City
Ottawa High School
K. U. Extension Service
Hercules Powder Company
Sunflower Ordnance Works
Jack Nelson
Top Washington State Dept Losses Three Top Aides
The State Department sees the resignations of three top officials, Undersecretary Joseph C. Grew Assistant Secretary Archibald MacLeish and Assistant Secretary Julius C. Holmes. President Truman accepted their departures as a wave of postwar staff changes unfolds. Holmes may return to private business with ties to General Mills Brazil.
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Washington
State Department
Truman
Joseph C. Grew
Archibald MacLeish
Julius C. Holmes
MacLeish
Holmes
Stettinus
Cordell Hull
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Byrnes
Gen
Dwight Eisenhower
France
General Mills Corporation
Army
Grover Tillotson Killed In Highway 69 Wreck
A head on collision between a car and a semi trailer truck on Highway 69 near Number Six school house killed Beaver Tillotson, 28, and injured two others. Theresa Drum and Everly Collins, both in the car, plus Henry Oakes and Henry Matthews survived with injuries as investigators and coroner reviewed the crash and funeral plans.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Number Six School House
Highway 69
Beaver Milton Tillotson
George M. Tillotson
Missouri Street
Everly Collins
Sunflower Village
Wichita
C. B. Rumsey
Douglas County
Tillotson
Lawrence
Company H
National Guard
Rumsey
Onaga
Baptist Church
BE. L. Snodgrass
First Baptist Church of
Matthews
Hercules Closing Four Government Plants
Hercules Powder Co announces closure of four government owned plants under war department orders. The sites are New River Ordnance Pulaski Virginia Radford Virginia Volunteer Chattanooga Tennessee and MissouriLouisiana Missouri. Production at Badger Ordnance Works and Sunflower Kansas continues on current schedule for now.
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Wilmington
Del
PR Hercules Powder Co
W. Allis
Explosives Department
New River Ordnance
Pulaski
Radford
Volunteer
Chattanooga
Badger Ordnance Works
Baraboo
Wis
Sunflower
Lawrence
Kan
Surrender of 17th Japanese Army Reaches Bougainville
A smiling Japanese major led surrender envoys to Australian officers on Bougainville as they crossed the Mivo river under a white flag. Major Otsu saluted Maj. J R Burrell of the 29th Australian Infantry Brigade as Lt Gen Kanda’s terms were acknowledged. The envoys were driven to division headquarters amid cheering crowds.
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Melbourne
Hirohito
17Th
Mivo
Bougainville Island
Solomons
Otsu
J. R. Burrell
Australian Infantry Brigade
Noel Ottaway
Burrell
Kanda
Congress Holds Key on Turning Back the Clocks
Washington reports Congress faces timing decisions on war time repeal and return to standard time. The original law ran for the war and six months after, unless Congress ends it sooner. Legislation to repeal the law is pending in the House Interstate Committee.
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Congress
Washington
House Interstate Committee
Queen Mary to arrive Tuesday with 14809 veterans
The British liner Queen Mary, initially set to arrive next Wednesday, will dock Tuesday in New York. She carries 14,809 veterans home from the European War as announced by the New York port of embarkation.
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New York
New York Port of Embarkation
Presidential aide denies complaints over Shanghaied troops to Pacific
Washington reports Secretary Charles G. Ross said no Army complaints exist about divisions being sent to the Pacific when not needed. He cited the 86th Blackhawk at a west coast port and a broader plan to deploy several divisions to occupy and disarm Japan after surrender. The 95th is to assemble at Camp Shelby before redeployment.
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Washington
Charles G. Ross
Truman
Pacific
Ross
86Th
Blackhawk
MacArthur
Japan
Fort Bragg
N. C
Bragg
95Th
Camp Shelby
Miss
Local USES Reports Few Job Seekers As SO W Operates
Lawrence employment officials report little influx of job seekers while Sunflower Ordnance Works continues operations. During August 11 to 17 only 40 hires were recorded, 264 were terminated, and 125 job applications remain on file for local employers. Officials expect SO W to run about 30 more days to support rocket powder needs.
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Lawrence
U. E. Employment Service
Sunflower Ordnance Works
Harry R. Barnard
Barnard
Pacific
S.O.W
Cool, Showers Forecast Across Kansas as Heat Eases
Weather notes show cooler temperatures and showers mainly in eastern Kansas tonight with scattered rains in the last 24 hours. Northeastern Kansas needs rain for crops while a statewide soaking rain would be welcomed. yesterday’s highs reached 105 in Arkansas City and 103 in Phillipsburg with cooler lows forecast across the state.
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Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Coffeyville
Centralia
Hanover
Manhattan
Eureka
Florence and Anthony
Ft. Riley
Lebo
Hutchinson
Concordia
Flora
Arkansas City
Phillipsburg
Goodland
Dodge City
Wichita
Plan to Use DDT to Fight Polio in Illinois City
Rockford Illinois plans to spray DDT by airplane to combat an infantile paralysis outbreak. Since early last month the city and its metropolitan area, population 105,259, reported 128 polio cases with 16 deaths. An air force B 25 bomber will spray water and insecticide equipment developed for Panama mosquito control over the area.
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Rockford
Ill
Illinois
Air Technical Service Command
Dayton
Panama
Flowers of Distinction Call Praoe Noene Flower Shop
Flowers of Distinction issues a call for price quotes from local flower shops for a proposed event arrangement. The notice requests bids, delivery details, and contact information for formal proposals.
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Praoe Noene Flower Shop
Baldwin honors Eckman for wartime agricultural service
A breakfast at Fel lowship Hall Baldwin honors Olof Eckman Vinland farmer 39 receiving a national award for wartime food production service. The event featured an NBC broadcast and a presentation including a $100 war bond pennant pin and scroll. Eckman farms 200 acres milking 18 cows and overcame infantile paralysis at age 19.
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Lawrence
Baldwin
Olof Eckman
Vinland Farmer
Eckman
N.B.C
Skelly Oil Company
W. G. Skelly ‘Agr
Carl Butell
Clyder W. Brewster
First Methodist Church
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Ed Deal Six
Douglas County
Perry Stevens
Chester Thompson
Vinland
Bill Ramson
Homer«wood
Ed Johnson
H. E. Dodge
Six
Red Cross
Albert
Seattle
Yudon
Germany
Olof
Demobilization Cuts Jobs at Parsons Kansas Plant
About 700 workers will remain on the payroll by September 15 at the Kansas Ordnance plant in Parsons, with 4,300 to be terminated by then. Further reductions in the second month of demobilization will reduce the payroll to roughly 250.
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Parsons
Kan
CPR
Kansas Ordnance Plant
Philip E. Gruber
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Zimmer
Raymond Rice
Civil Aeronautics Authority
J. C. Harper
William Simpson
Department of Aeronautical Engineering
C.A.A
Charles H. McMillan
Ong Corporation
Transcontinental and Western Air, Inc
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V-12
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K U. Extension Center
Grew, MacLeish
Grover Tillotson
Paul Ingels
Hercules
Journal- World
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17Th Army
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Price and Rationing Board
Clarence W. James
Tenessee Street
Alefred Seele
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