Snyder Sees No New Deal Prosperity for Peace
Washington reports under Truman that reconversion will be slow with five to eight million unemployed expected by spring. Government ends many wartime controls while preserving scarce-item and wage rules. widespread dislocation and continued rationing loom as the nation shifts to peacetime production.
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Washington
John W. Snyder
Truman
Armed Services
Army
Navy
Snyder
Opa Bess
Chester Bowles
War Production Board
Work demands loom as Congress returns with plans
Washington reports a heavy agenda as Congress reconvenes September 5. John W. Snyder presents a master plan urging higher unemployment benefits, expanded fair labor standards act minimum wages, a tax program to stimulate production, and funding for public works. Senate Leader Barkley cites additional priorities.
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Washington
Congress
John W. Snyder
Senate
Barkley
Snyder
House
United States
Quiet Reigns In Somerset Open Today
Following news of Japan's surrender the town of Somerset resumes normal activity as churches and stores reopen while two day observances continue. A calm morning gives way to subdued celebration with the post office banks and court house closed per national guidance. Weather stays cool with a high near 80.
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Japan
Diamond
Uimner
White House retracts two day wartime holiday claim
The White House admitted an error in stating August 15 and 16 were legal holidays. Press Secretary Ross explained the two day paid break applied only to a future V J Day proclamation, not to current dates. He said war workers receive overtime pay once Japan surrenders and V J Day is formally proclaimed. Many Americans took today off anyway.
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Washington
White House
Charles G. Ross
Truman
Ross
Japan
Secretary of Labor
Communists Reject Chiang Kai-shek Order in China
Northwest China commanders Gen. Chuh Ten and Gen. Peng Teh-huai refused Chiang Kai-shek’s demand that Communists stay at their posts and disarm Japanese and puppet troops. They called the order a grave mistake and accused Chiang of aiding Japanese and traitors. Chiang invited Mao Tze-tung to Chungking to avert civil war as Communist forces reportedly moved on northern cities. A government spokesman said Chinese troops would help occupy Japan and ensure surrender of Japanese in China to allied representatives.
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Chungkinng
China
Chiang Kai- Shek
Chuh ‘Ten
Napoleon
Chiang
Peng Teh-huai
Mao Tze-Tung
Japan
Prayer Service Honors Fallen Heroes At Safety Island
Rev. I F Woodrow leads a solemn 11 AM service around the safety island on the diamond. A crowd bows in sorrow for boys and girls who will not return home as prayers express gratitude for freedom and prayers for the fallen. The service ends with the Doxology and Lord's Prayer led by Ernest P Statler.
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Safety Island
Diamond
I. F. Woodrow
Church of Christ
Ernest P. Statler
Demobilization Plans Set to Release Millions Worldwide
The army navy and marine corps announced immediate demobilization plans to release up to 7.5 million personnel in 12 to 18 months. The army will cut discharge age to 38, expand 85 point eligibility, and process 78,000 high point men by Aug 31. Navy and marine formulas grant credits for age length of service and dependents with targets of 1.5 to 2.5 million releases for navy and similar for marines.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Stimson
Alaska
Hawaii
Caribbean
S. G. Henry
Naval Reserve
Coast Guard
Kamikaze Attacks Continue as Japan Surrenders
Japanese planes dive on Ihya Island near Okinawa after President Truman announced surrender. Two American soldiers wounded as Halsey’s Third Fleet shoots down about 16 Nipponese aircraft. A Japanese envoy departs Nippon under a Bataan code and heads to Manila for terms.
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Guam
Ryukyus
U. S
Nimitz
Halsey
Associated Press
al Copking
MacArthur
Japan
Manila
Bataan
Nippon
Ie Jima
Okinawa
Tokio
Imperial
Broadcast Domei
Thya Island
Ihya
Pacific
Copking
Allied Fleet Destroys 464 Japanese Planes in Final Days
Admiral Halsey’s carrier fleet destroyed or damaged 464 enemy planes in two last war incidents. Over Tokio area 26 fighters fell to US planes amid 50 interceptors as Japan surrendered. Nimitz reported 31 ships sunk or damaged off Shimoda in Monday sweeps. Okinawa hit by suicide plane injuring 15 dead, 1 missing, 14 hurt.
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Morrie Landsberg
Guam
Admiral Halsey
Tokio
Nimitz
Truman
Japan
Shimoda
Ccoumunique
Halsey
Buckner Bay
Okinawa
State Police Warn 35 MPH Limit Still In Effect
Police urge adherence to the 35 mile per hour limit set by presidential proclamation noting increased violations since V E Day. The advisory cites lower fuel use and reduced wear as benefits of safe driving and states speed is a leading cause of accidents.
Pennsylvanians Celebrate End of War With Mixed Fervor
The state marks VJ day style relief with church prayers and holiday closures. Roman imagery of Hirohito is burned in effigy as hundreds gather in cities like Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Casualties from celebrations include several injuries and one death. police bolster presence statewide.
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Associated Press
Pennsylvania
Truman
Martin
White House
Philadelphia
Hirohito
Commonwealth
William Penn
Pittsburgh
Webster Avenue
Scottdale
Westmoreland County
Anoer
Lykens
Third Service Command
Harrisburg
Col
Wilford Morgan
Indiantown Gap
Emperor Hirohito Announces Japan Surrenders and Cabinet Resigns
Emperor Hirohito told the nation Japan had surrendered to avoid atomic obliteration and ordered the cabinet’s resignation after a half century of conquests. He urged caution against emotion and warned of civil strife while explaining the decision to end the war and seek a peaceful path.
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Associated Press
Hirohito
Japan
Domei Agency
Japanemae
Kobeichika Anami
Kantaro Suzuki
Domei
Federal Communications Commission
America
Britain
East Asia
Suzuki
King George VI Urges Thanks and Prayer for End of War
King George VI called on the British empire to thank God that the war has ended and to labor to restore lost things and establish peace on solid foundations. He urged unity, remembrance for the fallen, and hope for a future of steadier happiness. The king asked citizens to remember those who gave their lives and those who suffered loss.
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London
George VI
Memorial services held for Marines as Japan accepts surrender
Okinawa reports memorial services for U S Marines who died in the war against Japan were held by Marine Aircraft Wing Two after official word Japan accepted allied surrender terms. Marine Maj. Gen. Louis E Woods saluted Marine triumphs and said Well done.
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U. S
Japan
Marine Aircraft Wing Two
Louis E. Woods
Strategic Air Forces
General Stilwell
10Th Army
Guadalcanal
Tarawa
Peleliu
Will Japan's Army Chiefs Surrender?
Manila reports that reactions of Japanese POWs to the emperor's rescript vary by rank. Prisoners in the Sixth division front doubt officers will surrender while many enlisted men expect capitulation. A large radio set was captured and leaflets and loudspeakers are being used to spread the rescript in the Philippines.
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James Hutcheson
Manila
U. S. 14Th Army Corps
Luzon
38Th Division
Philippines
World War II veteran killed in Victory parade tragedy
In Connelsville a 41 year old veteran William McFarland died after being crushed by a tractor hauling a trailer of celebrants during a Victory parade. McFarland who was discharged from the army three weeks ago, attempted to climb on the vehicle and fell under a wheel. He left a wife and four children.
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Connellsville
Kenneth Louden
William McFarland
Connelsville
Louden
McFarland
Fayette County Clerk Collapses During Victory Celebration
Uniontown report says Robert F. Clifford aged 61 Fayette County clerk of courts collapsed on a street during a Victory celebration. He was hospitalized with paralysis on his left side and was listed in stable condition.
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Uniontown
Robert FE. Clifford
Fayette County Clerk of
Uniontown Hospital
MacArthur demands immediate Japanese surrender terms
General MacArthur announced no reply yet from Japan to his order for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a date for surrender. He outlined surrender terms, transport routes via Ie Shima, and specified a Tokio radio channel for future communications in English. He highlighted the pursuit of high‑ranking prisoners and the need to move Americans to places of safety aboard Allied transports.
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James Hutcheson
Manila
MacArthur
Japan
Rokio
Ie Shima
Ryukyus
Te Shima
Okinawa
Aanila
Hirohito
Tokio
Pacific
Southwest Pacific
Bataan
Corregidor
Roosevelt
Sato Misaki
Kyu‘shu Islands
Kyushu
Jonathan Wainwright
Philippines
America
Pearl Harbor
Wainwright
Army
Hoten
Mukden
Manchuria
Truman
Somerset Weather Report Summary
Daily weather notes record 24 hour period from Tuesday 5 30 p m to Wednesday 5 30 p m. Includes maximum 62 90 and minimum 12 63 with rainfall 12. Temperature values appear garbled but indicate range and precipitation for the interval.
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Somerset Weather
David Grove
Weather Observer
Pleasant Sunny Weather Across Maryland Pennsylvania
Maryland and eastern Pennsylvania enjoy pleasant sunny skies with moderate temperatures and low humidity on Thursday and Friday. Western Pennsylvania remains sunny and mild with similar conditions while turning warmer into the afternoon. West Virginia sees fair conditions with rising clouds and warmth Friday.
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Maryland
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
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