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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1945
Page
1
George Bernard Shaw argues the atomic bomb is too deadly for profitable warfare and could deter conflicts if nations avoid reckless acts. He recalls early experiments, warns of easy access to dangerous chemistry, and reflects on 19th century incidents while noting current price and risk contrasts.
San Francisco dispatch reports Japan's new cabinet, via propaganda organs, urging calm as Allied occupation looms. Leaders pledge a three point policy to respect the constitution, control the military, and maintain order, while warning of strict measures if peace falters. Generals and officials abroad discuss post war history and economic controls as Tokyo signals potential withdrawal timelines.
At Chautauqua, Grinter of Mnolns Institute discusses next generation space travel. He notes canals of Mare and Venva mountains may be explored with future remote engineering and atomically powered systems. He envisions atomic power enabling high speed transport and widespread air conditioning, pending cost feasibility.
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Manila dispatch reports Tokyo informing General MacArthur that Hirohito s surrender delegation left Japan for Manila. The message, amid an airstrike near Tokyo, details code words Bataan One and Hatsan Two for the mission and outlines pickup and escort plans from Kyushu to Manila, with first conference set for Monday and surrender awaited.
A Washington authority says Stalin pledged to join the war against Japan by August 15 after Potsdam talks. The disclosure follows a Times Herald banner and notes Russia’s entry aimed at hastening peace and securing U.S. dominance in the Pacific.
Weatherman J Henry Jarboe warned San Antonio of a brutal heat spell with no relief in sight for 48 hours. Highs near 102 to 104 were forecast as a dry, stagnant air mass persisted. The city has already logged multiple 100 degree days this month, with recent readings around 101 to 103.
President Truman calls August 19 a national day of prayer and thanksgiving for peace. Americans respond with gratitude, faith, and reverence, praising divine source of peace, justice, and opportunity after war and striving for a humane world.
The 95th Infantry Division trained at Fort Sam Houston and Fort Gruber and prepared for Pacific duty despite an end to fighting. A telegram from soldiers of the 379th Infantry warns of a “squeeze play” to keep troops overseas, urging support for the division’s action while noting its combat record. The 5th Division, led by Maj. Gen. Hang L. Twaddle, trained in multiple camps and returned home intact after early Pacific and European actions, including Metz and Rhineland operations. (Continued on Page 3)
Congress may invite General MacArthur to address a joint session and return to the United States for a victory celebration. Representative May said he would confer with the Speaker and, if approved, introduce a measure on September 6 to invite MacArthur to address the Senate.
Washington reported the United States warned Bulgaria it must follow Potsdam provisions to hold free democratic elections to be eligible for a peace treaty with the United States. The note was delivered through the American political representative to the provisional government amid reports that democratic elements may not have full participation in the August 26 elections.
Forecast calls for a partly cloudy day with continued warmth and a Sunday morning low of 74 degrees in Hasty Texas. Am flay period notes gentle to moderate southerly winds in Ban Antottla and vicinity. Also mentions General De Gaulle planning a trip to Washington with General Pietre July, and a note about Page A weather updates.
Jap envoys progress toward surrender as Soviet and Japanese forces adjust front operations. Reports from Khabarovsk indicate Tokyo plans a handoff of surrender delegates from Harbin to Soviet command, with Marshal Vasilevsky ordering cessation of military actions after Japanese capitulation. Reuters and other agencies note scattered Japanese surrender moves in Manchuria and China, while Bougainville and Okinawa talk of peace efforts and isolated Japanese groups seeking surrender.
Four San Antonio air force officers named to carry Japanese representatives to General MacArthur for surrender negotiations. Lieut Charles W Hetherington will fly as escort in the three fights of Or the 8% series. Lieut Col Gina A Doolittle will lead the flight bombers with Col Tingvey Estes directing the official party. Maj Robert F Todd joins.
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