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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1945
Page
2
President Truman announced the atomic bomb use against Japan and Russia’s entry into the Pacific war. Molotov said Moscow would strike to hasten victory, with vast Manchuria and Korea stakes and implications for postwar power.
Gen. Douglas MacArthur extends command to the Ryukyu islands as part of a Pacific realignment to Tokyo. Adm. Chester Nimitz continues naval supremacy in the Ryukus. Spaatz’s air forces stay separate. The move forms a semi circular base for invasion plans.
Secretary Schwellenbach aims to consolidate scattered labor agencies in Washington to create a unified department. He plans a comprehensive study and executive action possibly by September to present Congress with a reform bill. He emphasizes impartial administration and curbing White House overreach.
The Army defends its discharge policy saying 7 million in uniform for a one front war limits future releases. It notes about 1 percent of troops are slated for release by next June and that current discharge rates are the maximum affordable to sustain Pacific operations and avoid losses from inexperience. Senator Johnson urges broader demobilization amid claims shipping will only support 3 million in the Pacific before January 1947.
Studies show Russia gains the majority of movable German industry under Potsdam as reparations after readjustment. The eastern zone holds 45 percent of industry, while the U S and Britain concede less usable facilities. Russia also gets 10 percent of western zone equipment plus 15 percent paid in food and coal. In shipping news, 75 000 merchant ships were escorted over five years eight months with 574 losses, about 1 in 181 sailing.
A reader notes a mislabeled photo from World War II claims a G I fraternizing image was taken in England. The correspondent also cites Attlee dining in San Francisco and a dishwashing moment. Canada may gain India trade due to longer price controls.
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