Editors See No Humility in Jap Surrender Statements
Global editorials condemn Hirohito rescript as distorted and defiant. Honolulu papers criticize Japan's emperor system and warn of dangers to the United States and world. Western papers label the speech as double talk and fail to surrender real meaning, urging continued vigilance and caution.
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Ban Frangisuo
Hirohito
Honolulu
Jap Bambe
Honolulu Star Bulletin
Japan
United States
Hiro- Afo
Atlanta Journal
Suzuki
Tussia
Divastar
Detroit News
Wirchilo
Detroit Free Press
Wrighite
Yasuo Oya
Oakland Tribune
San Francisco Chronicle
the Chronicle
Oya
England
Times of London
Gya
Jap Press Lands Premier Prince
The Jap Domel neta agency reports on Prince Higashi Kuni, new premier of Japan, noting unusual behavior and personal details. The dispatch highlights his wartime role at home defense and his composure during air raids, praising his benevolence toward retired servants and friends in China.
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Ban Francisco
CINS
Nacuhiko Higashi Kuni
Japan
Chese
Hirohito
Jap Domelneta
Donel
Tne
Daniel
Aussies Tell Java Japs of Surrender
A Netherlands Indies news agency dispatch from Morotai, in the Southwest Pacific, reported that Australian Liberator bombers began dropping leaflets over Japanese occupied Java announcing surrender.
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London
Netherlands Indies
Ens
Morotaineland
Southwest Pacific
Further State Dent Shakeup in Offing
WASINGTON Aug 17 Further changes in top control of the nation’s foreign policy are anticipated following Dean Acheson’s elevation to succeed Joseph C. Grew as secretary of state. Secretary Byrnes may delay a final decision until his return from Lawton, while Truman announced Acheson’s appointment and accepted Grew’s resignation, closing Grew’s 41 years in government service.
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Dean Acheson
Joseph C. Grew
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Washington
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Pearl Harbor
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State Department
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Linig
Congress
Capitol Hill
Acheson Io
Kamikaze Official Onishi Ends Life By Own Action
New York August 17 The Japanese navy ministry announced Vice Admiral Takuh Onishi head of the navy general staff committed death by his own hand. He led the Kamikaze special attack corps since May 29 and earlier commanded naval air forces in the Philippines. In a note he thanked his supporters and urged youths to endure hardship for the nation, urging steadfastness to revived Japanese race and loyalty to the Emperor. Other Japanese officials reportedly killed themselves in the wake of surrender.
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New York
Navy Ministry
Takuha Onishi
Navy General Staff
Onishi
Naval
Fuigate
Lokyo
Jays
Naval Air Forces
Lhe
Philippines
Special Attack Corps
Twen
Peial
Onish
Tokyo
Korechika Annis
Presmic’ Suzuki
Alsa
Kald
Suemasa Okumolo
Milletary Admere
Schleerland
Phn
Zurich
Broadcasts Stress Swift Rise of Nations After Surrender
Tokyo broadcasts explain Nippon's defeat and swift recovery of national might after Allied surrender offers. Gov officials and educators urge students to recover strength, while propaganda calls for unity and scientific advancement under new imperial state aims.
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Nippon
Tokyo
Sunek
Hirohito
Suguki
Ministry of Education
Ashtic Peoples
Phy Newspaper
Asha
Greater East Asia
Ashal
Japay
Ketence
Domeli Nated
Mattel Shimbun Editoris
Japan
Joeremake
Emperor Hirohito Signals Imperial Peace Effort
In San Francisco Aug 17 1945 Emperor Hirohito requests surrender terms to the United States Britain the Soviet Union and China urging loyal officers and troops to comply with instruction and maintain discipline as negotiation for peace begins amid ongoing war and heavy losses.
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Hichito
United States
Britain
Uritain
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Urbate
Guard Picked for Manila Meeting
Soldiers outline security for a Manila conference with General Miles Arthur at the center. Four hundred military police guard the route and airport to protect U S envoys and top guests, under Lt. Col. Karl W. Gustafson.
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Mile Arthur
Nall
Alfied Cammiaider
Mney
Arthur
Taal
En Undik
Philippine
Sergio Usmena
Am Eragk
Leyte
Lingayen
Manila
Karl W. Gustafson
Los Angeles
Train Travel to 6 Jap Cities Stopped
Ban Francisco reports the Tap transportation ministry suspended the sale of passenger train tickets to Japan’s six main cities for the existing suspension. The exact cities were not named.
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Ban Francisco
Tap Transportation Ministry
Japan
Siiasion
Radio Tokyo
Thuy
V-J Day Quietly Ends as Britain Returns to Work
London reports the two day V J day holiday winding down with five days of jubilation. The official end came at midnight as Britons resume work after the long celebration period marking Japan's surrender.
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