War Flames on All Pacific Fronts as Japs Seek Peace
Allied command pressed for onward action as Soviet and Japanese fronts surged. Tokyo claimed gains in Manchuria while B-29 strikes and carrier air offensives targeted Kyushu and southern Japan. Australian and Chinese forces reported hard fighting across Southeast Asia, with MacArthur noting heavy tolls in Borneo and ongoing battles in the Philippines.
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Saddle for Halsey to Go Air Express
The article reports Admiral William Halsey receiving a western saddle packed for air express shipment by the Third Fleet. The Reno chamber of commerce loaned the gift to a Chicago department store for a war bond display, and the saddle arrived yesterday before a telegram requested its immediate return due to potential wartime needs for Halsey.
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New Jap Pills Claim To Aid Burns And Chilblains
A Domal news Agency broadcast from Ban Francisco reports Japanese scientists claim new pills named koha and shike rapidly aid burns and chilblains from air raids. The two drugs are described as wonder medicines aiding thousands of victims.
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Japan Accepts Potsdam Capitation Mentioned by Swiss Broadcast
Reports from Washington indicate Japan’s surrender reply is in Switzerland and may take hours to reach the United States. President Truman and Moscow and Chungking will announce when received. Tokyo and Swiss sources claim acceptance of Potsdam terms and the emperor’s possible continuation with a royal role.
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300 Billions Cost of War To America
The United States spent 300 billion dollars and four years of effort to defeat Germany and Japan. The cost is measured in victory and the peace secured for military leaders and citizens. The national debt rose to 262 billion dollars, up over 217 billion from the prewar figure.
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Negro Park Fund Included in City Bond Vote Plan
Mayor Mayermann announced in Noor Monday that 100000 dollars would be added to pending city bond elections for a negro park. All city commissioners supported the item in a conference with real estate man John Zeller. Five figures show 25000 dollars to improve South Side parks, with Fire and Police Commissioner Pp. L. Anderson ordered to transfer 25000 from his bond allotment.
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Byrnes Expects Jap Message Soon
President Truman and Secretary Byrnes conferred about twenty minutes then Byrnes said he expected to hear from Tokyo today on Japan’s surrender. He noted Japan appeared to accept Allied terms, though decoding and transmission would take time and require notifying Moscow London and others.
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Cigarets Available by Cartons Across New York
New York shoppers woke to relief as the Army announced it would cut cigarette purchases by 24 million packs per month starting V J day. Stores posted notices with prices like light up any brand 8700 per carton.
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De Gaulle Visit May Open Talks On Germany Frontier
Washington diary notes a briefing on Gen Charles de Gaulle arrival August 22 for talks with President Truman. German frontier status is listed among possible topics though officials gave no details on discussions.
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13 Dead in Detroit Boxing Plant Fire
Detroit officials probe a boxing plant fire at Export Box and Sealer Co that killed 34 workers and injured many more. The two story plant housed 180 employees and fed by inflammables, with victims including several women. Police hold two employed men for inquiry as investigators seek a cause amid hospital reports.
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