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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1945
Page
1
The San Amway censor office, a wartime secrecy hub with about 1000 on payroll at peak, closed after a two day holiday. Letters to servicemen were read for secret codes while staff kept methods secret. Chief William H. Johnson Jr declined further comment as records were torn and the office dissolved.
Weatherman J Henry daiboe predicted another 100 degree high for San Antonio this afternoon as temperatures neared the 100 mark after 5 PM Thursday. The city earlier reached 103 degrees on July 26, 1944, with temperatures at or near that level on three other occasions this season.
In San Francisco the Australian Information and Immigration Minister denounced Hirohito's radio speech as a threat to peace in the Pacific. Melbourne officials warned Japan remains defiant and capable of future conflict. The broadcast, labeled Australian policy, claimed Japan's 80,000,000 strong population could deter Australia, with exclamation that the emperor’s speech was not of a defeated man accepting loss.
Photographic reconnaissance planes of the U S forces reported a raid by about 40 Japanese fighters and heavy anti aircraft fire during a mid day mission over Tokyo Bay. One B 32 bomber sustained serious damage but no crew injuries were reported. Japanese fighters were driven off in smoke with several believed destroyed. The action occurred around 20 000 feet. General MacArthur had said offensive action across sectors was halted except for observation. In China, pilots continued missions to monitor airfields near POW camps along the coast from Peiping to Hainan Island to ensure rapid access for medical personnel and supplies.
Forecast shows partly cloudy conditions in San Antonio and vicinity with a Friday afternoon high around 100 degrees and Saturday morning low near 18 degrees. East Texas sees partly cloudy skies Friday afternoon and Saturday with scattered showers in extreme east Friday and near Upper Calh Saturday, with gentle to moderate southerly winds along the coast.
Marine Commander Maj. Gen. Henry L. Larsen announced on Guam that a large group of Japanese prisoners are free under safe conduct passes to land up Nip andraggleva. believed to number over 200. The stragglers have been at large since Marines retook the island two years ago. The released group is led by a Nip field officer who surrendered with 33 men on June 18 and has since caused others to surrender. Larsen said the experiment could aid other Pacific bases though details on total released were not disclosed.
Washington August 17 The navy may sink a battleship with an atomic bomb to test effects on warships. Senator David L Walsh Mass chairman of the naval affairs committee said he expects the atomic bomb to be used by the navy in near misses tests. The obsolete vessel could be used in the test amid discussion of postwar air power and its role in warfare.
Secretary of Agriculture Anderson said meat rationing could end in the very near future possibly as early as September. He cited demand and supply prospects showing civilian meat supplies for the October December quarter at about 125 pounds per capita, with a larger supply if cattle slaughter remains heavy this fall.
Colonel Estes Jr., commander of the 35th Fighter group, will escort Japanese officials from Te Shima to Manila to witness surrender papers. He is a Dallas native and A&M graduate who earned the Distinguished Flying Cross. His wife Clarinda Newton of San Antonio and their two children reside at 220 West Dewey Place.
Russians demanded Jap disarmament and surrender by noon Monday after reporting a widespread Manchuria counteroffensive. The Jap government urged immediate cessation of Soviet operations, while Soviet forces pressed offensives and noted repulsed Japanese attacks on key positions including Wangching Kiamusre and Taon.
OSLO August 17 a German ammunition ship exploded at the Oslo quayside killing at least 58 people and wounding hundreds as rescue operations began. Separately in Sofia four Bulgarian cabinet ministers resigned after Premier Georgiev set elections for August 26 after they sought postponement.
Gen. H H Arnold says the United States has developed a gigantic new superbomber with a range over 6000 miles, superior to the B 29 and B 32, and outlines plans for jet powered, crewless long range bombers and Buck Rogers style weapons. He stresses continued research and notes stepping stones to Pacific peace including Wake, Marcus, and Troch.
A lone bandit armed with a receiver fled with 350 dollars from L. B. Willson liquor store at 1514 Fredericksburg road after entering a side door and ordering the clerk to back away. Wilson described the man as about 32 or 33, medium build, wearing a soft straw hat, dark trousers and no tie, who drove off in a black sedan.
Brig. Gen. William E. Crist who heads the U S military government on occupied Okinawa is expected to arrive in Manila today in preparation to take over the same job on the Japan mainland. Crist is a West Pointer.
The Chungking report states Mao Tse-tung refused to meet Chiang Kai-shek to discuss Chungking communists. Hurley may fly to Yenan to urge Mao to reconsider while Chiang and Hurley discuss health issues and possible mission. Confidence rises that government forces will push inland as Japanese terms for surrender circulate but unconfirmed.
General MacArthur ordered Japanese forces to comply with the cease fire directive without delay. He indicated no deadline for envoy departure but warned against extended delays. British officials discussed possible trial of Hirohito as a war criminal if allied decision favored such action.
The 600 ton German submarine U ATT with 22 crew including Commander Kelner Bchiasser gave up to Argentine naval authorities at Mar Del Plata. Sighted off the Argentine base at 9:20 p.m. the U 109 days after Germany’s unconditional surrender, the vessel was brought to port by a minesweeper and escorted by an Argentine submarine before the crew was placed under armed guard.
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