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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1945
Page
19
The Domel dispatch reported by FCC describes crowds bowing to the palace ground on August 14 1945 as an imperial decision was granted. The broadcast offered no details of the decision and urged editors to hold up further transmission citing immense public significance.
Soviet forces report a major advance in Manchuria with captured towns and a push toward Peiping while US B 29s and fighters drop about 6000 tons on Japanese war plants. Tokyo warns of continued resistance as imperial surrender messages circulate.
SRATILE Aug 14 Mrs Elof Sutherland wife of an army private at Camp Roberts California welcomed twins Vic and Jay weighing four pounds six ounces and five pounds one ounce Vic is the firstborn and the mother joked her husband will have as many to come home.
London Herald cites Hamburg dispatch saying intensive search for Hitler continues amid Nazi claims of his death. The effort targets 1.5 million German troops in Schleswig Holstein concentration area as authorities seek his location.
A transmission from a Japanese official urged liquidation of the military and described a plan tied to an imperial statement. The message, attributed to Lieut. Gen Retkloh, referenced Hirohito and urged a new religious leadership to guide the bewildered public.
Representative Mansfield, longtime Far East expert, says Hirohito may commit hara kiri or be forced to abdicate. He cites Japanese military loyalty in Manchuria and possible continued fighting even after capitulation. Mansfield notes past emperors' deaths and warns army leaders may act independently of Tokyo. He served in the Orient for seven weeks seeking a Roosevelt-era survey.
Eugene Burns recalls the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor and contrasts it with San Francisco scenes on August 14 1947. He describes Honolulu amid war’s end and San Francisco’s celebratory headlines as markets and streets echo with relief and turmoil.
Washington reports President Truman announced Japan's acceptance of surrender terms. The message was relayed from Emperor Hirohito through Swiss channels and awaited final confirmation from General Douglas MacArthur. Authorities noted Tokyo and Bern communications as the world waited for capitulation details.
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