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Macgregor Herald in Macgregor, Manitoba

16 Aug 1945

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Macgregor Herald

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Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada

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Aug 16, 1945

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War With Japan Ends as VJ Day Celebrated Worldwide

A banner of peace returns as Japan surrenders on August 14 1945 at 6 p m CDT marking the end of World War II. The news echoed from leaders Attlee and Truman with proclamations of a global peace and a national day of prayer in Canada. Also noted are local thanksgivings in MacGregor and public events, a church service, and plans for a flag adorned town as families cope with the war’s legacy and look to a hopeful future.

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Japan United Nations C.D.T Clement Attlee Truman United States Great Britain Germany Pearl Harbor Asia Canada MacKenzie King Hong Kong Ben Cosa MacGregor United Church Rev. C. King Telford
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Navy man Murray Collins visits with parents in town

Leading Seaman Murray Collins of the RCNVR and Mrs Collins of Winnipeg visited in town yesterday with Murray’s parents Murray enlisted in June 1942 and spent about a year overseas as crew of the Port Arthur He is to receive his discharge shortly His brother Leading Seaman Fred Collins left Tuesday for Cornwallis to report for duty after a two months furlough

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Murray Collins R.C.N.V.R
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