Japanese Port Blasted as Fleet Skirmishes Continue
Admiral Halsey’s 2nd Fleet attacked Yokohama docks and submarine pens near Shimoda after heavy weather hindered Tokyo area operations. Six Japanese planes were shot down by carrier aircraft. Tokyo says 800 planes struck Kanto, reporting some damage and 11 planes downed with 25 damaged.
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GUAM
Admiral Halsey
Yokohama
Tokyo
Associated Press
Richard K. Malley
fedral communications commission
Kanto
Honshu
O'Malley
Yokoama
Shimoda
Sagam! Bay
fiers
Kary
Nagano
Naval Officer Saves St Pauls Cathedral in 17 Second Bomb Race
London reports that Lieut Ronald Smith, a Royal Navy bomb disposal expert, defused a live mine near St Pauls cathedral during a 1941 German air raid. Crawling under parachute fabric, he unscrewed the fuse with a safety gag as a passing fire truck sparked the mechanism, completing the task in 17 seconds and preventing catastrophe.
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LONDON
Royal Navy
St Pauls cathedral
minister of information
Ronald Smith
Smith
Smuth
British Harbors Built in Scotland Before D Day
The Stratford Beacon Herald notes British engineers completed two new West Coast Scotland ports Gare Loch and Cairn Ryan before D Day. Each harbor featured 50 miles of rail links, 20 cranes, and long berths, enabling rapid unloading and storage of vast war materiel with rail connections to main lines.
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Normandy
Stratford Beacon-Herald
Scotland
lu Gare Loch
aharm
Clyde
Cairn Ryan
Wigtownshire
Gare Loch
Engineers and Pioneer Corps
Southampton
United States
Tokyo presses calm as world awaits surrender reply
Japanese broadcasts urged the public to wait for the throne’s demand amid a crossroads of life or death. Editors warned of a bitter end war while Gen Anami proclaimed a sacred war to exterminate enemies, despite Allied notes about Hirohito taking orders from the occupying force commander.
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SAN FRANCISCO
wpi
Tokyo
Talien val
Italy
Europe
Dernei
Forelgn
Signenon Toga
Singapore
Reuters
Sungaya
Korechika Anami
China
Allies Exasperated by Delay Till Japan Surrenders
DEWITT MACKENZIE reports Allies view Japan beat and ready to concede. Tokyo’s offer to remain on throne after capitulation signals, but the Allied war machine will press to end the war. Atomic bomb pause kept under consideration as surrender terms are discussed. Russians push into Manchuria amid signals of total collapse.
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DEWITT MACKENZIE
Associated Press
Japan
Tokyo
srrender
Pacific
mostages
Janen
Germany
Man
Work On Atom To Continue At Chalk River Says Howe
Reconstruction Minister Howe outlined Canada's atomic program noting Chalk River pilot plant will supply radioactive materials for chemical and medical research. He traced roots back to 1889 and described joint U K Canada efforts, Petawawa plant plans, and NRC roles shaping peacetime energy and medical applications.
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Chalk River
Howe
OTTAWA
Ont
Canada
United States
Dominion
National Research Council
Lord Rutherford
McGill University
United Kingdom
lawdu perfort
Montreal
Mr Howe
C .2. Mackenzie
J D Cockroft
Cambridge University
England
PETAWAWA
Teferce Industries Ltd
Russians Menace Mukden Battle Opens In Manchuria Plain
The southern wing of a Russian drive toward Mukden threatens to break out toward Japanese POW camps holding American and British troops. Marshals Rodion Malinovsky and Karill A Meretskov lead two large groups into Manchuria as Malinovsky’s tanks push past the Khingan range toward Harbin, aiming to trap Japanese forces in the plains and ease a broader advance. Military observers foresee Malinovsky advancing further into Manchuria.
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MOSCOW
Manchurian
Mukden
Rodion
Malinovsky
Karill A. Meretskov
Manchuria
Harbin
Khingan
4500 Dock On Pasteur Reunion of Vets in Quebec
Large crowds welcomed the Pas teur at Wolfe's Cove Quebec with a 20 gun salute as 23 000 ton troopship returned 2500 Pacific volunteers and RCAF personnel. Defence Minister McNaughton and Lt Col Paul Triquet led dignitaries aboard. Special trains carried men to homes across Canada after a night aboard ship.
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Dufferin Terrace
Plains of Abraham
Pasteur
Wolfe's Cove
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Pacific
Japan
Defence
McNaughton
Gibson
Edmond Blais
Lucille Borne
Paul Triquet
Royal 22nd Regiment
Canada
R. EB
Bob” ucy
Calgary
Lucy
Sixth
Canadian Field Regiment
R.GA
Europe
France
St. Andre-Sur-Orne
amerons
Winnipeg
Petain Jury Faces Threats as Defense Pleas Begin
Paris dispatch reports jurors in Marshal Petain treason trial again received death threats for voting to condemn. Several letters warned doom for jurors, with one ending “Death to Jews” and another claiming the writer sits near them. Fernand Payen opened the defense urging mercy and invoking Pershing’s tribute to Petain.
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PARIS
Marshal Petain
Florre Bloch
Fernand
Payen
WERSHING
Petain
France
Puyen
Ger
Allies Pressure for Prompt Japanese Surrender Amid Uncertainty
Allied leaders press for a clear yes or no from Tokyo as they prepare for a possible midweek V J Day. Officials warn of renewed atomic bomb attacks if Japan delays, while terms stipulate emperor’s power under Allied supreme command and future decision by the Japanese people.
False Flash Sparks Premature Victory Joy Across North America
A false United Press flash claimed Japan accepted surrender terms triggering premature cheers across the US and Canada. Celebrations briefly erupted in Ottawa led by Prime Minister Mackenzie King, with reactions reaching Central America and Sydney before the error was corrected.
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NEW YORK
United Press
Japan
United States
Canada
central America
Sydney
Australia
Mackenzie King
Ottawa
ORULGIN
United Press Association
oni
Canada Reacts To Premature War End Rumor
Canadians nationwide faced a premature end of the war hangover after a false report claiming Japan accepted surrender terms. Prime Minister addressed the nation in a victory broadcast while crowds flooded streets from Halifax to Vancouver. Evocations of celebration turned cautious amid isolated violence in Nova Scotia and widespread sirens and cheers in cities like Ottawa Moose Jaw Winnipeg.
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Halifax
Vancouver
Kentville
Hollis Street
Ottawa
Moose Jaw
Winnipeg
Portage
Main streets
Delay By Japanese Is Costly
Washington dispatch reports American bombers attacking Tokyo as Japan hesitates over surrender terms. White House notes no reply received by 9 45 am to Saturdays four power dictate and implies war continues. Presidential Secretary Ross says it is safe to say negotiations persist and unclear if another ultimatum will be issued. In Tokyo, a radio broadcast says formal reply to Fridays offer remained undelivered. Emperor Hirohito met with Foreign Minister Togo at the Imperial palace.
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C.P
Japan
Tokyo
Pacific
Suzuki
White House
state department
Truman
Byrnes
Charles G. Ross
Ross
WASHINGTON
C.C.I
Javan
Amit
Ales
Hirotto
Togo
Imperial palace
UNRRA Extends Seat to Canada on World Relief Board
London report says UNRRA's third international conference, acting as its committee of procedure, allotted Canada a place on the central governing committee alongside Britain the United States Russia and China. Australia pushed to widen the body to nine seats but offered no opposition to Canada’s inclusion. The decision awaits plenary ratification. Six members on council meet in Washington between sessions to set policy for emergencies.
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LONDON
United Nation Relief and Rehabilitation
Canada
France
Britain
United States
Russia
China
Washington
council
UNRRA
AUSTRALLYS
Australia
Ausinglia
Allies tighten grip on Japan as surrender debate rages
Aug 13 1945 news digest reports the White House stating no reply from Japan to Allied ultimatum about emperor’s power. Russia advances toward Manchuria with Manitorho captured. China says fighting continues. Detroit blast kills at least 14 and injures many. Alberta liquor stores to close on V-J Day. 25 soldiers from Alcantara arrive in Lethbridge. Gustaf mediation denial from Stockholm embassy.
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JAPAN
LASHINGTON
Tokyo
White House
United States
Britain
Russia
China
Charles G. Ross
ONDON
C.C
Rodion Malinovsky
Khingan
Manchuri
Manitorho
Harbin
noviel
CHUNGKING
DETROIT
ealer Company
Alberta
British Columbia
Canada
Alcans
tara
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
DENT XING GUSTAF
STOCKHOLM
foreign office
Gustaf
Hirohio
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SHREE
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