Peltier In Fair Shape After Back Bullet Operation
Montreal reports nine teen Joseph Peltier is in fair condition after surgery to remove a bullet lodged near his spine from a bank robbery attempt. Police seek 22-year-old Ulysse Lauzon and his 20-year-old wife Eileen, suspects in multiple Ontario bank robberies and jail breaking. In Belgrade, Yugoslav elections for a constitutional assembly set for November 11.
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MONTREAL
Joseph Peltier
Peltier
Ulysse Lauzon
Ontario
Eileen
Hummingbird Nests and Sexes in Canada
A Winnipeg Free Press letter explains observed Ruby throated hummingbirds in Manitoba. It details a nest found in a birch limb, the female feeding two hatchlings, and the nest’s removal, plus notes on male defense and hummingbird biology. It covers Ruby throated hummingbird range in Canada and mentions Rufous hummingbird in western provinces.
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Mr. Nicholls
Winnipeg Pree Press
Manitoba
Canada
British Columbia
Alberta
AUSTRALIA
Brantford
Empire Press Union
E NICHOLLS
Binscorth
Man
Hideous Treatment By Japs
From Ofuna Prison Camp near Yokohama accounts detail brutal Allied prisoner abuse by Japanese guards. Beatings were common, captives forced to endure freezing conditions, and at least eight men died or were near death. A flyers’ list includes 65 Americans and eight Brits, with one linked to actor Wayne Morris.
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VERN HAUGLAND
OFUNA
Yokohama
Kakuzai Kaku Gadada
Tokyo
Wayne Morris
cartier
V J Day Fallout Congress Set To Reassume Power
Washington dispatch reports Congress reconvenes with broad power to shape postwar policy as the nation plans the official peace date and a full employment program. President Truman may declare V J Day as a celebratory milestone once Japan terms are signed, while key legislation awaits committee action.
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WASHINGTON
C.P
Congress
executive
United States
Truman
Japan
Tokyo Bay
law of congress
Jap Fanatics Try To Stop Surrender Of Empire
Tokyo reports show two days after Emperor Hirohito announced Japan’s surrender, pamphlets from fanatical pilots urged disbelief of the emperor and continuation of the war. A resident said most citizens were shocked by disobedience yet the effort failed due to lack of support. The pamphlets claimed to blame food shortages on the United States and warned of a surprise when Americans land in Tokyo.
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RICHARD CUSHING
TOKYO
Hirohito
United States
One Hour In Kowloon From War Correspondent William Stewart
Canadian Press report from Dastak Airfield Kowloon details a perilous helicopter style landing as Avengers and Hell Cats defend, briefing on liberated prisoner Douglas Craven and a Japanese envoy. The writer and crew describe airfield guards, a flat tire, and a lemonade serving Japanese lieutenant before continuing to Indomitable.
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WILLIAM STEWART
DASTAK AIRFIELD
KOW~LOON
China
C.P. Cable
Peter Morrig
Stratford
Eng
Nigel Glendenning
Edinburgh
Japanese Kytak
Kowloon
Douglas Craven
Lieut
Morris
Cmdr
William Steward
Glendenning
Hong Kong
JAP Craven
Mae Wests
Plans For Soldier Vote In British Columbia Election
Victoria BC Sept 1 Premier John Hart dissolved BCs 20th legislature announcing an Oct 25 general election with Sept 17 voter lists close and Oct 4 nomination day The coalition Liberal and Progressive Conservative government formed in 1941 aims for a mandate to fund large development while promising prosperity and higher standards Coalition rivals C F and Social Credit plan to nominate in all ridings Liberal-Conservative coalition in 47 and Labor Progressive in at least 25 Pattullo to run as Independent Liberal in Prince Rupert joint nominating conventions planned for coalition with sitting members favored for nomination
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VICTORIA
B.C
British Columbia
John Hart
United Kingdom
Northern Ireland
Newfoundland
Canada
Hart
Dominion
C.F
Soccial Credit party
Labor-Progressive
Pattullo
Prince Rupert
T. D. Pattullo
Six Years Since War Began As German Forces Moved In
Six years ago today the Second Great War began when German mechanized units advanced into Poland and bombers hit Polish cities. Japan was nearing surrender as emissaries prepared to sign capitulations aboard the Missouri in Tokyo Bay. Germany had announced victories in Silesia, Bohemia, and East Prussia as Britain and France declared war two days later.
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Poland
Japan
United States
Missouri
Tokyo Bay
Germany
Maly
Berlin
Silesia
Tomerania
East Prussia
Britain
France
Japan Sets General Election in January
Tokyo radio reports the Japanese diet held a special meeting to set a general election for January. The cabinet will convene an extraordinary session in December to revise election laws and implement drastic charges.
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NEW YORK
Tokyo
Japan
Will Get Meat Gordon Assures
OTTAWA September 1 Don ald Gordon chairman of the Prices Board said meat rationing may restrict preferred cuts but Canadians will be able to obtain meat. At a press conference Gordon and deputy agriculture minister Dr G B Barton stated the meat distribution system is under control and there is no reason for anyone to go without meat though Gordon declined to say when rationing will start.
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OTTAWA
Canada
Donald Gordon
Prices Board
Gordon
H. Barton
Von Brauchitsch And Mannstein Arrested In Germany
Field Marshal Henrich Von Brauchitsch and Field Marshal Fritz Mannstein were seized in Schleswig Holstein on Friday and interned. Mannstein was reported to be a hospital patient at the time.
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HAMBURG
Reuters
Henrich Von Brauchitsch
Fritz Mannstein
Schleswig Holstein
Mannstein
Approve Release of Servicemen From Armed Forces
Ottawa reports that more than 6200 service members have had release applications approved by the national industrial selection and release board. Deputy labor minister Arthur MacNamara said Friday that committees are reviewing cases not originally approved and in many instances the initial decision is being reversed.
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OTTAWA
national
Arthur MacNamara
inbor
Jap Envoys To Board Battleship For Pact
Yokohama reporting Sept 1 says Japan will surrender tomorrow with emissaries boarding the battleship Missouri for a ceremony around 9 am Tokyo time. Gen MacArthur and Adm Nimitz will sign for the United States. the signing will be broadcast with Truman speaking from Washington. Plans and warnings from Spaatz preceded the ceremony as Tokyo Bay became a focal point of the world’s end to the war.
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OKOHAMA
Japan
Missouri
MacArthur
Nimitz
Halsey
Spaatz
Kenney
Truman
Washington
Gen. MacArthur
Admiral Nimitz
United States
Narinhiko Higashi-Kuni
imperial general staff
Gen. Spaatz
White House
Tokyo Bay
D.T
Wahington
MacArhhur
Chester W. Nimitz
Pacific fleet
Charles G. Ross
Tokyo
I _ mae
YOKOHAMA
Vital Talks In Chungking Amid Tokyo Bay Showdown
AP analysis notes Chungking conference of Chinese Communists and Nationalists could shape China’s future. Mao Zedong leads northern Communists to Beijing allied talks, while Chiang Kai-shek faces pressure to form a coalition government. Madame Chiang Kai-shek and Soong family figures influence moderating signals amid possible civil war.
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DEWITT MACKENZIE
Associated Press
Tokyo Bay
U.S.S. Missouri
Japan
Chungking
Mao Tse-Tung
Ghiang
central committee
ben
MME. CATANG
Gen. Chiang
Madame Chiang Kai-Shek
Madame Chiang
bee T. V. Soong
Soong
Moscow
Letitia to sail for Pacific to repatriate Canadian POWs
Halifax reports the hospital ship Letitia, tropicalized and expanded from 700 to about 1000 beds, will sail Wednesday for the Pacific to repatriate Canadian prisoners of war from Japanese camps. A new ward and 200 extra beds boost capacity while crew is reduced by about half. voyage begins with a noon departure to Panama and Hong Kong, Japan, to recover Hong Kong garrison survivors. expected landfall in Vancouver.
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HALIFAX
Letitia
Pacific
Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps
Panama
Hong Kong
Japan
Vancouver
Bomb toll in Japan rises to 450000 as diet planned
Tokyo reports the bomb death toll now around 450000 with figures doubling official counts. Premier Higashikuno will address the diet Sept 4 in a frank speech amid loosening censorship. Hiroshima deaths estimated at 15000, widespread destruction includes 10 million homes lost and Tokyo population shift.
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TOKYO
Japan
diet
Prince Higashikuno
Hiroshima
Clerman
MXCORSCE
Vatican envoys among Nazis to renounce immunity
Thalian news agency reported German diplomats accredited to the Vatican will waive diplomatic immunity and surrender to Allied forces. Involved are former ambassador Baron Ernst Von Wrissaecker Counselor Albrecht Kessel and Secretary Sigismond Bravia. The move follows wartime tensions and justice actions across Europe.
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VATICAN
ROME
A.P
Thalian
Anas
Baron Ernst Von Wrissaecker
Albrecht Kessel
Sigismond Bravia
HALMAHERA
MOROTAL
MANILA
Netherlands
HUNS
PRAGUE
Oldrich
Buta
Vidkun Quisling
Annaeus Schreedt
Quisling
STETTINIUS
LONDON
Edward R. Steitinies, Jr
United States
dewith
Japan
United Nations security organisation
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