Truman Sees Atomic Aid For World After Japan Surrender
President Truman said the Japanese people likely will not avenge defeat and that atomic bomb discoveries will help mankind if Congress approves. MacArthur to announce surrender signing at a designated location with Allied troops under his command. Congress to decide end of wartime draft and peacetime military training plans follow.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Pacific
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Japan
Tokyo Cease Fire Order Amid War and Peace Confusion
The Tokyo government reported Emperor Hirohito issued a cease fire order at 4 p.m. Tokyo Time and promised Imperial family members would go to the front. The report notes shifting Allied strength and volatile Pacific politics as Japan’s surrender faced delays.
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Tokyo
Hirohito
Cease Fire Order Proves Ineffective in Luzon
General MacArthur reports Japanese delay in replying to cease fire messages as fighting continues in Northern Luzon. Domei agency says Emperor Hirohito issued a cease fire order, while Allied commanders note lack of timely response.
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Manila
MacArthur
Luzon
Domei
Hirohito
Billions in War Work Cancelled in Detroit Area
Detriot Ordnance district announced the cancellation of about 1.5 billion dollars in war contracts as the region braces for reconversion. About 700 Detroit region contractors faced orders for airplane parts and equipment terminations, with Wright Field also reducing aircraft orders. AAF teams will assist plants in reconversion, and labor leaders warn 250 000 to 300 000 workers may be laid off. 16 500 Detroiters were already temporarily out of work.
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Detroit
AAF
Ordnance District
US Army reports venereal disease rate in Europe doubles since V E Day
The United States Army disclosed that venereal disease cases in the European theater have more than doubled since V E Day. About 43 752 soldiers contracted infections in the last two months, equal to three infantry divisions. Paris and Marseille are main sources, with rising cases in Germany as well. No figures for a period after fraternization bans are available.
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Paris
United States Army
Marseile
Germany
France
Army
Army Plans to Release 5 Million Soldiers If Conditions Allow
Secretary of War Stimson said the Army aims to discharge five million soldiers into civilian status within the next year, contingent on Japan's surrender terms being accepted in good faith and on transportation and draft act conditions. The Navy expects 1.5 to 2.5 million releases in 12 to 18 months. Marine Corps adopts the Army point system for discharges.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Stimson
Japs Banzai Charge In Luzon Front Lines
In northern Luzon scattered fighting continued as American forces push to inform isolated Japanese of Emperor Hirohito surrender. Leaflets loudspeakers and POWs used to urge capitulation amid Banzai assaults on 32nd Division. one American dead and five wounded. twenty Japanese killed.
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Manila
Luzon
Hirohito
14Th Corps
32Nd Division
Missing sailor Jos eph Beuschlein from Macomb county
Joe Beuschlein seaman 2/c of Harrison Township is listed as missing after the cruiser Indianapolis was sunk near Leyte. He was on his first voyage and is believed to be among islands off Leyte. his family prays for his recovery. He was born in Harrison Township and attended Harrison public schools. Zion Evangelical Church member.
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Oscar Emil Beuschlein
South River Road
Joseph
Indianapolis
Macomb County
Leyte
Guam
Harrison Township
Harrison Public Schools
Zion Evan- Lee
Communists Clash With Guerrillas North of Yellow River
Unofficial reports say Chinese Communist troops clashed with Central Government Guerrillas near Tsingtao and Tientsin while moving to seize key cities north of the Yellow River after Japan arms laid down. Communists reject Chiang Kai-shek orders to stay put, claiming action against the Japanese serves China’s interests.
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Chungking
Yellow River
Tsingtao
Tientsin
Peiping
Hsuchow
Chiang Kai- Shek
Chiang
China
Victory Bond Drive Planned for War Windup
Washington reports an 8th War Bond drive named the Victory Loan may start in early October to finance the war’s end. Treasury Secretary Vinson urged payroll savings not to be set up, aiming for a campaign goal of 10 to 14 billion dollars.
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Washington
Treasury
Vinson
Holiday Upset Eases Across United States
Confusion marked the day as to whether it was a holiday or business day. Open and closed signs created a patchwork across banks stores and plants. Mount Clemens saw some reopening as stores restaurants and gas stations resumed service while federal agencies post offices banks and county offices remained closed.
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Associated Press
United States
Mount Clemens
Happiness Halting Death of Shores Pilot
Mrs. Mabel H. Barden learns her son Lieut. R. H. Barden 28 of 31014 Jefferson dies in a plane crash near La Conner Washington shortly after Truman declares V J day over The veteran of overseas duty was piloting the Army plane when it crashed in Washington state.
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ST. Clair Shores
Mabel H. Barden
Jefferson
Washington
Truman
Lieut
R. H. Barden
la Conner
Seattle
Barden
Jap Balloon Bomb Nearly Missed Detroit Area
State Civilian Defense authorities said a Japanese balloon bomb nearly hit the Detroit area last May. A second explosive was found near Grand Rapids. Officials weighed whether to reveal the event while warning the public and keeping details secret. The balloon itself was not recovered and the device burned out in an open field.
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Detroit
Donald S. Leonard
Michigan Ocd
Grand Rapids
Leonard
Army
Navy
Lansing
President Proclaims Next Sunday a Day of Prayer
President Truman designates Sunday August 19 as a day of prayer for peace. He urges all Americans to unite in thanks to God for the victory and to seek guidance toward peaceful paths.
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Washington
Truman
United States
Churchill cites atomic bomb as key to Japan end
Winston Churchill told Commons the atomic bomb ended the war with Japan and saved a million American and 250 000 British lives. He said Stalin would enter the Pacific war after German surrender and discussed Potsdam plans for battles in Malaya and East Indies. He urged secrecy about the bomb.
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London
Winston Churchill
Commons
Potsdam
Malaya
Netherlands
East Indies
Japan
Churchill
Clement Attlee
British plane reports surrender of Japan from Burma
A C-47 cargo plane over Moulmein Burma carried news of Emperor Hirohito's surrender of all Japanese forces to MacArthur. The Tokyo statement said the order ending hostilities would reach MacArthur, who noted his receipt of a second message at 11 p.m. last night. It may take several days to relay to remote units.
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Pegu
Burma
Peror Hirohito
Japan
Moulmein
Tokyo
Hirohito
MacArthur
Domei
Luezon
State Peace Celebration Fatal to 3
At least three Michigan residents were killed during the first half of the 48 hour celebration of the Allied victory over Japan. Detroit reports show 53 persons injured in auto accidents as traffic surged after gas rationing ended. Lone auto fatality was 15 year old Donald Tomsek of Wyandotte who fell from a car while taking part in the celebration.
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Associated Press
Michigan
Japan
Detroit
Donald Tomsek
Wyandotte
Flossie Wooten
Muskegon
Recommendations Made Show Fire Hazards Across Mount Clemens
The Michigan State Fire Prevention Association reported 157 of 193 inspected buildings in Mount Clemens defective including schools hospitals and churches. A. D. Brewer of the Board of Commerce disclosed the findings and noted the survey was the most extensive for a city of that size.
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Mount Clemens
Michigan State Fire Prevention Association
Board of Commerce
A. D. Brewer
Brewer
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