Grand Jury Probes Two Sudden Deaths at State Hospital
The Bexar County grand jury will investigate possible criminal responsibility in the sudden deaths of two San Antonio State Hospital patients. Gus Ivanhoe, 47, reportedly hanging from a sheet, and Arthur Gates, 49, found dead in bed. Families allege natural causes unlikely. Gates' sister says Gates was beaten, and a hospital attendant may be involved. The inquiry follows bruises and prior insanity adjudications.
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Bexar County Grand Jury
Walter 3. Smith
Criminaal District Attorney's Office
Gus Lyanhoe
Arthur Gates
Fonmer
J. H. Gates
San Pedro Avenue
Tvanhoe
Gates
Bexar County Petit Juries
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Smith
Florence Gates
Dallas
Atfehdars
Hin
Gals
Fanitarium
Miss Gates
San Antonio Celebrates War’s End With Raucous Parade
A jubilant crowd of uniformed veterans and civilians floods downtown San Antonio for a wild, festive celebration. Soldiers in step kiss cruising crowds, water and pie fights erupt, and a mix of gibes and brass bands echo through the streets as men toast victory. Amid the revelry, civilians join in, some sporting plaid neckties, while uniforms and the Purple Heart crowd mingle with a lively, holiday mood.
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Kirk
Jublang
Kamikazes Attack Yanks 12 Hours After Surrender
Japanese forces launched attacks 12 hours after Hirohito announced Japan's unconditional surrender. U.S. forces reported injuries from crashes on Ihya island 30 miles north of Okina as five Japanese planes were shot down near Honshu. Soviet forces pressed Manchuria and Korea with armor and air support as the war neared its end.
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Day of Rejoicing Proclaimed by Mayor Mauermann
Mayor Mauermann proclaims Wednesday a day of rejoicing in San Antonio and urges citizens to attend church and give thanks for victory amid a mix of regional notes including cotton exchange observance and early reports from China and Burma fronts.
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Cotton Exchange
New Orleans
Alig
White Plane To Carry Jap Envoy to le
Allied notice: Japan surrender envoy to travel in an all white plane with green crosses, depart from Kyushu and land on Ie Shima for talks with MacArthur. Observers expect demonstrations on preparation for Allied occupation. Missouri battleship launched last January to carry final surrender papers. sponsored by Miss Mary Margaret Truman.
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Washington
Missouri
Mary Margaret Truman
Brig Threat Keeps Okinawa Quiet
At least six men were killed in a spontaneous celebration last Friday on Okinawa, but today no such event occurred. Word spread that any unauthorized firearm use would earn a brig punishment, suppressing potential celebrations.
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Okinawa
Gasoline and food rationing ends amid war controls
Washington reports the Office of Price Administration ends gasoline and rationing of canned fruits and vegetables fats oils and stoves. Meats fats and oils remain rationed. Officials say civilian supplies will better align with demand and no notices will be sent to stations or grocers. Akron notes tire rationing may end by year’s end but full tire replacement will still be limited by supply.
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OPA
Bowles
CPA
Atr
Akron
Ohio
Dermarda
Sentry at Roosevelt’s Grave Marks Victory Dawn in Hyde Park
Hyde Park N Y August 15 a lone sentry stood by Franklin D Roosevelts grave as victory echoed through the valley. No visitors were present at the grave yet villagers recalled the late president who fed them through much of the war. Supervisor Elmer Van Wagener said we are all happy that its all over yet regret he could not have lived to see this celebration.
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Roosevelt
Elmer van Wagener
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Hironite
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Ing
Domel
Ansmt
Muller
Asia
Russia
Dome Qtated
Hirohita
San Francisco
APJ
Radio Tokyo
Yoshio Muto
Radio
Overseas Bureau
Hirohito Announces Defeat and Cabinet Resigns
Emperor Hirohito announced Japan's defeat and ordered the cabinet to resign. Premier Suzuki and his government faced scrutiny as Tokyo reported the surrender and the emperor urged restraint while preparing for a new premier's appointment. The broadcast noted the atomic age as a defining factor in Japan's decision and sparked bitter responses across officials and troops.
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and East Texas
Partly cloudy period across San Antonio Wednesday afternoon and night and Thursday morning with a maximum near 98 degrees and a minimum around Thursday morning. East Texas shows similar partial cloudiness with scattered thundershowers in the extreme north and near the upper coast. Gentle to moderate southerly winds along the coast.
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San Antonio
Texas
Emperor Must Designate Official Jap Radio Station
Manila dispatch reports General MacArthur delivering first instructions to Hirohito as supreme commander for Allied forces in Japan. He calls for a designated Tokyo radio station for direct communications and notes English text for Manila HQ. Station INR 16, 125 kilocycles to be used until Tokyo station is chosen. Broadcasts from Radio Tokyo recount Hirohito's surrender remarks and tears at the cabinet meeting as Japan accepts defeat.
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Hirohito
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Australia
Wainwright Free as Army Says Husband Exits Prison Camp
Mrs Jonathan Wainwright wife of the buried defender of Bataan says Lt Cinnered Wainwright has been released from Japanese prison and is believed to rejoin American forces. She learned this morning via a long distance message and expects his return before nightfall Pacific time. She awaited confirmation at their Skaneateles home via telephone from the general.
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Jonathan Wainwright
Bataan
Cinnered Wainwright
Manchuria
Lis
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Skaneateles
Beneral
Queen Mary Due With 14809 Troops Arrives Next Week
New York reports the ship Queen Mary is due next Wednesday from Europe carrying 14 800 American soldiers. Returning units include the 117th and 120th Regiments of the 30th Infantry division and the division headquarters company.
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New York
Europe
30Th Infantry Division
Ant Sprayer Thomas Nolan Dies in Electric Accident
Funeral services were set for Thomas Ray Nolan, 64, who was electrocuted while spraying ants under his Terarka residence when his head struck a live wire yesterday. He was injured severely at the scene and died shortly after. Local authorities investigated the incident and ruled it accidental.
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Terarkana
Thomas Ray Nolan
Invasion plan outlines Allied occupation of Japan
Washington reports a proposed Allied invasion of Japan with 500,000 to 1,000,000 troops led by General MacArthur. Forces would land from four sides armed with tanks and air support. The surrender ceremony is expected on Missouri’s deck in Tokyo harbor, as Potsdam terms are accepted to avert further treachery.
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China
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Missouri
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