Lend-Lease Substitute Planned
London dispatches report Prime Minister Attlee and Food Minister Sir Ben Smith urge Washington to cushion Britain’s post end of lend-lease shock. British officials plan talks with Truman and Cr rollover aid and a six point plan offering limited credit, staged procurements, and continued shipping for Allied needs.
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Crowley
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Chennault Arrives in Washington to Report
Maj. Gen. Claire Chennault, famed Flying Tigers leader, arrived at Watsonal airport to report to the War Department. He recently resigned as head of the 14th Air Force in China and flew from China via Europe in a twin engined transport plane.
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China
Japs Admit War Lost Long Ago
An editorial in Ashat Shimbun, broadcast by Doméel, concedes Japan lost the war long before the atomic bomb and Soviet entry. It cites Japan’s material constraints, Allied shipping losses, and U.S. wartime production gains as turning points, with calls for honesty to the public and a shift in leadership.
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Gas Ration Strands 200 Autos Across Front Range
Denver reports over 200 autos stranded between Wichita and central Colorado as fire failures hamper travel. OPA warns tire demand far exceeds production and new certificates go to hardship cases only. Colorado Springs hoard lists two tires per applicant while emergencies surpass the quota. vacationers and furloughed soldiers flood highways to mountain resorts.
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Third Fleet Polished for Landing
Aboard Halsey’s flagship off Japan August 25 INS reports the Third Fleet, long famed since the war’s end, is readying for Tokyo Bay assault. Adm. Halsey’s planes and ships are polished for the landing as Spruance will command amphibious operations from Yokosuka amid secrecy and meticulously staged preparations.
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Forecast for San Antonio and East Texas Weather Outlook
Forecast shows mostly cloudy skies across San Antonio and vicinity with occasional rain showers Saturday night into Sunday and a low Sunday morning around 70 degrees. East Texas turns partly to mostly cloudy with showers in the south, occasional rain in the east, and moderate to heavy showers. Northeasterly winds increase Saturday night, reaching gale force along the coast so Sunday may bring stronger conditions.
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Admiral Lee Dies Aboard Ship En Route To Flagship
Portland Maine August 25 a dispatch reports Vice Admiral Willis A Lee died of a heart attack aboard a motor launch while being taken from shore to his flagship anchored in the outer harbor. Lee commanded task force in the Southwest Pacific in 1942 and helped sink five Japanese vessels near the Holomen Islands.
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Maile
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Willis A. Lee
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Holomen Islands
Civilians Get Tires Nylon In Cutbacks
The Army’s cutback program released more than $131.9 million in items to civilians, including 255,000 tires valued at $8.24 million, and reduced purchases of nylon fabrics, gasoline, and other supplies as part of a broader 1945 reduction plan.
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Tiwan
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Sint Tarly
Truman OKs Vet Hospital Program for 29000 Beds
President Truman approved a hospital facility program to add 29,000 beds for war veterans. The White House announced that the locations for the new construction will be decided by General Omar Bradley, veteran administrator.
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Truman
White House
Jen. O'nar Bradley
Surrender Postponed For 48 Hours
Manila dispatch reports a 46 to 48 hour delay in Japan's occupation due to typhoons between Okinawa and the home islands. General MacArthur's headquarters announced weather and sea conditions will push back the airborne spearhead, with arrival and surrender ceremonies postponed to a later date.
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Detroit Winter-Like but Vets in Wool Arrested
Detroit police today rounded up overseas veterans and former prisoners of war for wearing winter dress amid a cold snap. Pvt. William Pravost and Lt. Eger Wyant were among those detained, with one officer noting no special orders existed and no formal directive against winter uniforms.
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Early Election Turnout Light in Bexar County
In Bexar County special election on a proposed 2.75 million enliseam weld measure turnout was very light Saturday. Reporters noted 289 total votes across several precincts with no clear swing indication. County Clerk aide Huntress manned the courthouse basement to handle calls as voting stretched into early afternoon.
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Vote Delay Pleases U S
Washington officials welcomed reports that Bulgaria postponed its elections, viewing it as a victory for American diplomacy. The delay may push back finalizing a peace treaty as foreign ministers’ conference looms, while Bulgaria’s consent to foreign correspondents could reduce U S observer requirements.
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State Department
United States
Bulgaria
U S Mission In Shanghai Dispatch Reports Prisoner Interviews
Reuters reported the first Allied mission in four years reaching Shanghai for swift prisoner interviews and talks with Japanese officials. Lieutenant Commander Shoe maker leads the group focusing on captives. The internees appear extremely fit and local conditions include restless commerce and a damaged account of river injuries.
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Two American Fighter Pilots Make Emergency Landing in Kyushu
Two U S fighter pilots beat General MacArthur’s scheduled occupation landings in Japan with an emergency landing on a Kyushu airfield. They were identified as Col Clay Wraighter and Flight Officer Douglas Hall. Welcome by Japanese officers followed. Fuel supply and cordial exchanges noted.
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Hurricane threat looms as Texas coast braces inland strike
Tropical storm moves north in the Gulf of Mexico with warnings from the Weather Bureau. Center, about 150 miles east of Brownsville, is expected to reach coast between Port O’Connor and Freeport by Sunday morning with winds rising. Lowland residents urged to evacuate, boats stay docked, and coastal cities prepare high tide impacts. State police and emergency services mobilize, aircraft moved to safety, and coastal stations coordinate with Red Cross and health officials.
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British Point Out Queen Costs Million a Trip
London papers highlight U S troop ship arrival amid Tend-lease redux. front pages show American soldiers disembarking from the Queen Elizabeth and note prewar rates for a single supernet equaling a large sum, stressing the trip’s hefty cost.
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