WPB Grants Green Light for Reconversion Amid Production Lifts
The WPB ends 210 wartime production restrictions on radios, thermopares, calorms and gears, aiming to shift to civilian goods. Nylon, leather and other items move toward civilian output, with stocks and factories slated to release to market. Officials say nylon will aid parachutes and ropes, while overall industry pivots to meet peacetime demand.
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Washington
Gheishuad
Ghalimah J. A. Kriz
Buneli
Troops Ready for Japan Entry Report Outbound Currency
San Francisco dated August 21 with INS and ARG correspondent Hooley reporting from the field that heavy clothing and equipment are en route to northern Japan under General MacArthur. The dispatch notes a $100,000,000 military currency shipment to augment occupation forces and to facilitate the initial phase of Japan’s demilitarization and reconstruction. The report highlights the shift from combat to occupation preparing for the Allied control plan and the currency to yen exchange.
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San Francisco
INS
Jark “Hooley
ARG
Méila Thal
Eltmate
Japan
MacArtigars
Hooley Sindicat
Yamashita Still Riddle
Manila reports the Yamashita case, northern Luzon hideout status, and potential timelines for surrender compliance. Imperial emissaries and island combat continue uncertain, with small Japanese groups still resisting as calls for capitulation show no clear progress.
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Manila
Tomoyuki Yamashita
Sintrpore
Bataau
Luzon
Tokyo
Yamashita
Tarzan
Yokyo
Philippines
18Th Chine
Allied humanitarian drops reach Allied POWs in China
General Wedemeyer disclosed that a parachute drop delivered medical aid and supplies to Allied prisoners near Mukden and Peiping. The Japs demanded halt to parachute missions, while International Red Cross and Swiss legation prepared care for captives as more civilians were reported safe in Peiping hotels under humanitarian teams.
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Andy
General MacArthur
International Red Cross
Legation Nan
Psiaudhta
Peiping
Antiech
Wedemeyar
Ith
Bethd
Tsinay
Far Bhintung
Tenriqtt
Peiping Ang
Fefigtal
Peiplig
Wedemeyer
Gerittel
North China
Ania
Japs Pull No Last Minute Atrocities
Brig. Gen. George Olmsted reported from Chonghing that Allied rescue teams found no last minute atrocities by Japanese guards. He noted there had been no reports of major killings or severe mistreatment of prisoners of war in the areas visited, with adequate medical care and low hospitalization observed so far.
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Chonghing
George Almsted
Olmsted
Prisjone
Anglo-American internees released in Tokyo
In Tokyo, 36 Anglo-Americans and five boys freed from internment were reported by Tokyo radio. The broadcast did not give names. Only one of the 46 wished to return home. the others would be advised to travel to Japan to aid improving Anglo American relations with Japan. Another note says Egypt declined a gift in 1028 from Rockefeller Jr. to help establish a museum for antiques.
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Tokyo
San Francisco
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Hulo Tokyo
Japan
Anglo-Americasis
Egypt
Débn D. Rockefeller Jr
Pay Hike Not To Up Prices Says Davis
William H. Davis argues wage increases under the new policy will not raise prices. He cites gradual raises, voluntary employer action, and a long term decline in payroll as overtime ends and workers shift to lower paid roles. Davis remains optimistic inflation will stay in check despite raises.
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Davis
William H. Davis
Truman
Davis Cook
Nimitz May Sign Surrender Terms
Washington reports Admiral Nimitta may sign Japan surrender terms in the United States, with General MacArthur and Allied leaders set to sign for the United States and China Russia Britain. Officials and aides prepare formal representations as the event looms.
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Washington
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Wehéll
MadArthu
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China
Russia
Adm
Bruce Fraser
Great Britain
Teitels
Ghink
Hitler and Himmler Gone Germans Dream of Red War
Berlin dispatch reports enduring fear of hunger and cold among Germans as propaganda, deportation concerns, and Allied occupation shape mood. It notes displacements from eastern regions, Russian deportation rumors, andGerman longing for stability under four powers with limited political space.
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Himmler
Nazis
Pigrre J. Nuss
Bkata
Berlin
Getmenard
Teglony
Russias
Pollan
Naz
Hiller
Éhips
Protests Continue Though No Penalty for Angry 95th
HATTIESBURG Miss Aug 41 A protest by Sixth division veterans against occupation duty grew but authorities said no disciplinary action had been taken. Maj Gen Harry Twadele Camp Shelby commander called the situation normal and noted orders from Washington to screen the division and bar those with imminent discharge from overseas duty. Veterans have written newspapers and met with Rep Gregory to press for deployment changes amid plans to send units to the Pacific.
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Miss
S6th Divislor
Fapats
Harry Twadele
Camp Sheby
Wrishinglalt
United Blazes
Camp Campbell
Airborne Corps
Pacific
Grétory
D.ky
Mayfieid
Grigory
Anen
In¢Ir
Europe
Shive Qatas
Lowall D. Reed
Loganport
Ind
Spoxanina
Aromn
Gregory
Writer Aids 86th In Pacific Protest
Chronicle columnist Robert Orren relayed an anonymous letter urging telegraphed protests to African American divisions amid Pacific battles. A $30 money order accompanied the unsigned note. Army officials investigated claims of dissension and fear of disciplinary action at Camp Stoneman as rumors spread along the West Coast.
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San Francisco
Aig
Chronicle
Robert Orren
Arican
Bronadeest
Bath Blackhawk
Pacific
Ietter Ta O'Brien
Telegeama Ha Gent
Basr Atames
Ciplinary
Army
Altivista Ant
Mme
Stoneman
New Zealand Mutiny Revealed in 1948 Desertion Case
Auckland reports government disclosure that over 1600 New Zealand troops mutinied in 1948 after long overseas service in North Africa Greece and Crete. Leaders were court martialed for desertion but civil courts quashed indictments. Prime Minister Peter Fraser said veterans may be discharged and eligible for rehabilitation and other government benefits.
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Auckland
New Zealand
North Africa
Greece
Crete
New Zealad
Thay
Roving thoughts on postwar German politics and fear
A fragment from the San Antonio Light notes lingering Nazi era dread as it discusses Germans wary of Gestapo shadows and the slow shift from militarism to democracy. The piece references Hitler era rhetoric, Goebbels and Himmler, and the challenge of political reeducation amid rationing and press constraints.
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Gestapo
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Hlber
Hummler
Goebbels
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