Yamashita May Seek Smoother Surrender Amid Manila Talks
In Manila reports indicate General Yamashita may be seeking a smoother surrender path as Tokyo confirms an end to hostilities. An American prisoner, J. Dan K. Shaw, freed after nine days, described the tense interrogations and a shift in tone following Japan’s capitulation. The surrender discussion involves Japanese officers moving from the Watershed east of Manila toward a formal handover with the American forces, with confirmation by Tokyo awaited.
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Four Jap Generals Yield To Red Army in Pacific News
A Russian report claims four Japanese generals surrendered to the Red Army with 450,000 Nippon troops in Manchuria and Sakhalin. No fighting details. Tokyo showed no Diet session demand. MacArthur outlined occupation steps as Allied air power prepared to assume control in Nippon. Rail transit halted to speed Imperial exodus. Reported surrender talks with Southeast Asia leaders set for Nagasaki and Tokyo signing. Chinese forces seized towns as MacArthur’s Tokyo protest over rival troops in occupied areas grew. Hong Kong tensions rose with British moves toward surrender acceptance. China aimed to occupy northern Indochina as French troops stood ready.
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Shaw Escorted by Officer and Guards to Hear Jap Message
Shaw was escorted by an officer and two guards along his route to receive an official personal message from Yamashita to the American commander. Japanese forces withheld surrender details and information about leaflets. He was released to Fittpingso ders Man morning of Qe 19k for the message to Major General Charles Everett Harris, then began training for the first time in peace.
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Skin Disease Center at Brooke General Hospital
A specialized center for treatment of tactical skin diseases will be invited at Brooke General Hospital. Maj. Gen. Norman D. KiVi, Surgeon General, announced it as one of eight such centers nationwide. Two hundred sheds were added to the dermatology section, increasing capacity to 277 beds. Capt. Berd R. Cockerell, dermatologist, stated the center will focus on contagious skin diseases and accommodate soldiers evacuated from Pacific war zones for treatment.
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Return of Old Hickory Vets Draws Grand New York Welcome
The 40th Old Hickory division, veterans of Hin Battle of the Bulge, arrived in New York aboard the Queen Mary after WWII victory. Crowds lined the harbor as ships, ships whistles, and a homecoming chorus greeted the returning troops.
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Canning Plant Permit Granted for California Packing Plant
The War Production Board approved a $500,000 canning plant project 90 miles southwest of San Antonio at Cartizol Springs. California Packing Corp, a San Francisco subsidiary of Vie Del Monte, plans to build on Missouri Paulista rail land and employ several hundred workers. Construction expected to finish by January 1 to serve the spring crop, following a Washington order allowing processing and other food related plants.
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Irregular wartime unit positions and medical supply details
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Red tape delays Wainwright departure from Manchuria
Reported by Soviet authorities a delay in General Wainwright's departure from Manchuria where he is held as a prisoner. An American humanitarian team said Russians would fetch him from Mukden and fly him to Chungking after Soviet approval. Maj. Gen. George M. Parker was placed in charge at the camp.
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Wake Island survivors and internees health report
The general health of internees is said to be good as war prisoner lists are compiled rapidly at Lieut General Albert O Weckmeyer’s headquarters. Some records have already been sent to Washington for notifying relatives, while reports from Chungking mention Devereux being safe in a camp.
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