Halsey’s Planes Bombard Yokohama Docks and Pens
Admiral Nimitz’s Third Fleet pressed Yokohama docks and submarine pens as heavy weather delayed counterattacks. Carrier planes knocked down six enemy planes. Tokyo broadcast claimed some damage from 600 aircraft. Allied pilots, numbering over 1,000 from British and American forces, supported by B-29s, intensified air strikes across Honshu and Shikoku.
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Guam
Yalsay
Yokohama
Cash Central
Hon ‘Shu
O'Malley
Jelsey
Halsey
Kurume
Kenney Derkarcd
Sheimy
Bundy Swit
Melistrial
Matsuyama
Buikoku
Seporlon
Associated Press
Vern
Jnew
20Th
Sfangland
Burrender
Weathered Privateers Fight Off Japanese Air Attacks Near Tokyo Bay
Damaged and sinking action reported as General Kenway era FEAF planes support navy privateers. Fifteen ships reportedly damaged or sunk in far-ganging sharpties. Japanese aircraft attacked lumbering privateers off Tokyo Bay on Saturday. One privateer went down with no survivors. another privateer shot down an enemy fighter and scattered the attackers.
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Kenway
FEAF
Tokyo Bay
Pha
Kilmer's Swamp Root Promises Kidney and Urinary Relief
An advertisement touts Kilmer's Swamp Root as a quick remedy for kidney discomfort and urinary acidity. It credits Dr Kilmer and a blend of botanical ingredients as non habit forming with claims of proven benefits. Send name and address to Kilmer’s for a trial, with all druggists carrying the product.
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Kilmer
Senne Ront
E. Kilners& Twe
Stamford
Conn
Otter Limited
Seaton
Petain jurors threatened amid treason trial
In Paris on August 13 the defense pleas in the treason trial of Marshal Petain revealed that nearly all 24 jurors again received threatening letters condemning any who vote to condone the aged soldier. One letter bore "Death to Jews" and warned the juror he sat two feet from the courtroom. Chief defense attorney Willem Pornand urged the court to save France’s former Vichy government leader from execution.
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Paris
Marchal Petain
Rome
Herre Blok
Willem Hatred
Pornand “Pay
Lye
Vichy
France
Aneh
Telaln
Nin
Japs Withhold Negotiations Amid Wartime Broadcasts
Nipponese outlets say Japan hides surrender from public while urging loyalty to the throne amid renewed American carrier air attacks off Honshu. Domei reports fears of invasion as broadcasts claim enemy planes concentrate on Tokyo area and Okinawa. Foreign Minister Togo reports to the emperor.
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San Frangisgu
Bill
Today
Bayall
Domi
Nntion
Asahi Shinhue
Imperial Family
Sanyo Kessel
Darel
Japan
Honshut
Kanto
Tokyo
Okinawa
Eligmanth 2
Japaa Navel
Radio ‘Tokyo
Orn Okunawa
Politics Association of Great Japan
Pallien Party
Togo
Sundiy
Hirohile
Army units arrive in United States from Europe in waves
The report lists numerous Allied Army units departing Antwerp and other ports for discharge or reassignment in the United States. Vessels like the Emma Willard and George W. Goethals carried troops and detachments including medical, quartermaster, artillery, engineers, and air service groups. The Paris bound Seven ships will transport the airborne division to the United States by August 15, with the first ship carrying hundreds of troops and the division commander.
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United States
Europe
New York
Bea
Peracuate Field Artillery
327Th Ordinance
Welles
Emma Willard
Jamies Fannin
Air Force
Colin McKinney
Zebulon Pike
43Rd Medical Collecting Company
Boston
William D. Pender
Sadri Air Engineer Squadron
Equadron 460Th Air Service Group
Luard Air Minterial
Hampton
U. S. Victory
Aw Service Group
967Th Air Eagle
19Sh
489Th
Sutita [Ros
Lauraicy
Ordnance Evan Alion
Enginery
Gene Eral
al Forcersual
Ary
Air Forces
tAboard Marine Angels
Quatteermaster Truck
Engineer General Service
George W. Goethals
Joseph CG
Lincoln
AL Boston
Joseph T. Robinson
Tath
Paris
Lott le Mayes
Elhuidge G. Chapman
Eyabth
Bouthampton
Ragland
Antwerp
8Th
Sienal Company
Atom Threatens Stalling Japs in Surrender Talks
Prolonged delay by Japan is seen as likely to push a resumption of atomic bomb attacks. News from Washington reports mixed signals as officials seek a clear yes or no reply. The White House and State Department expect a surrender move after terms are signed, with Emperor Hirohito’s role to be decided by Allied powers.
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Toryo
Pacific
Asia
Tokyo
Suzuki
White House
State Department
Truman
State Byrnes
Charles P. Ross
Talik
Ross
Theis
Chic
Acces
Washington
Tramat
Japan
Mikano
Dap
Potsdam
Wllanativm
Avenue
Byres
Moscow
London
Chungking
Mancharia
Dutch Fast Indies
Mr. Truman
Beerernty Byrnes
Mose
Jeas
Hirohito
Bern
Switzerland
Tate Bil
IMS
Before & A. m
Lafayette Park
G. W
United Press
New York
War Department
Navy
Rolf
Dng
Favorab
Sneukl
Tie Emperor
First Application of Blue Star Ointment Ad
A brief health ad claims an ointment helps skin conditions including eczema and itching. It promises money back if not satisfied and urges starting treatment today.
Reporters Camp Out At White House In Marathon Peace Vigil
More than 300 reporters kept a long vigil at the White House as they hoped to break a peace news story. They faced dehydration and fatigue after days of work with little sleep, sipping coffee and eating meager fare while awaiting a Japanese message. Outside, quiet crowds gathered at the gates and nearby streets, listening to bulletins amid a calm city mood.
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Washington
White House
Lalayelt
Ganeral
Plane Wreckage Near Cloud Peak Found With Six Bodies
A search unit from Second Air Force headquarters at Colorado Springs surveyed wreckage on the Rackles near Cloud Peak in Wyoming where at least six bodies were found. The purpose was to identify the dead and determine if the ship was military. The wrecked plane, noted as possibly a year old, was found yesterday by two cowboys on the steep slope of Cloud Peak in the western Wyoming range.
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Wordland
Wyo
Aus
Second Air Force
Colorado Springs
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