Atomic Bomb Reveals Power Beyond Fire, Men Recall
The article recounts the Hiroshima mission and the atomic blast's immense impact. It notes the Tokyo firebombing contrast, the B29 crew's stunned awe, and Col. Tibbets's bomber enduring the blast. General Spaatz hails the weapon as the most revolutionary development in history.
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U.S. Army Strategic Air Force
Yokohama
Hiroshima
Paul W. Tibbets, Jr
Tibbets
Superfort
Spaatz
Atomic bomb shapes postwar world warned experts say
World War II experts and military figures caution on use and impact of atomic weapons. Rickenbacker predicts air power plus bombs could end war. Watt argues bomb could destroy life in days. Farrell notes Nazi lab destroyed. discussions on timing, cost, and control accompany reveal. Tibbets and Parson describe the Enola Gay mission and weapon constraints. Spaatz deflects details.
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Europe
Eddie Rickenbacker
Japan
George Willard Watt
University of Texas
United States
Germany
Thomas F. Farrell
Albany
Orienenburg
Tibbets
Hiroshima
Spaatz
Navy
William Sterling Parsons
Truman to speak on Big Three pact aboard Augusta
President Truman, returning from Plymouth aboard the Augusta, plans a 20 minute address outlining the Berlin accords with Stalin and Allee. He withheld news conferences until the public report, met cabinet in Washington, and returns with the document signed with Britain and Russia to secure Europe’s peace and postwar coordination.
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Russia
Truman
Augusta
Plymouth
England
Berlin
Newport News
Washington
White House
Britain
Europe
Japan
Atomic Bomb Views in Pacific War Ending Push
The column argues the atomic bomb offers Japans face-saving path to capitulation and warns Tokyo to concede without further bombardment. It cites Dr Walter Dill Scott on psychological impact and recounts Tokyo broadcasts describing Hiroshima as an open city and condemning such attacks on civilians.
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Walter Dill Scott
Northwestern University
Japan
Tokyo
Hiroshima
Europe
Iit
Three Hurt When Truck Overturns Near Wolfsville
Three persons were injured, one seriously, when a small pickup truck overturned near Wolfsville yesterday afternoon. Marvin E. Hatfield, 17, of Hagerstown Route 5, the driver, sustained a broken left shoulder and probable skull fracture. Melvin Godlave of Hagerstown Route 5 and Jay Smith of Security suffered hip wounds and abrasions. All were taken to Washington County Hospital. state trooper McGuire interviewed them at the hospital.
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Wolfsville
Washington County
Marvin E. Hatfield
Hagerstown
Smith
McGuire
State Police
Hometown Folks Pay Last Tribute To Major Bong
Superior Wisconsin residents bid farewell to Major Richard Ira Bong the 24 year old farm boy turned American ace of aces and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient killed testing a jet propelled plane in California. His body arrived by C54 transport with bride Marjorie Ann Hong and funeral services were set for 2 pm at Concordia Lutheran church in Superior with the route to Poplar cemetery festooned in flags.
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Superior
Wis
Richard Ira Bong
Burbank
Calif
Marjorie Ann Hong
Duluth
Poplar
Bong
Petain confirms secret French army to resume anti Germany fight
Petain testified that a secret army was organized after the armistice to resume combat against Germany. He claimed his tasks included linking the French air force with the Allies and seeking German permission for France to field sufficient planes. Pilots were trained and planes maintained by secret means. Defense lawyers expect to wrap up testimony by Friday night and hint at a jury verdict next Wednesday. London-Vichy pact details were supported by two Vichy ministers and a third official, while the British Foreign Office denied any such agreement.
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Germany
Marshal Petain
France
Jacques Isoray
Petain
Vichy
Jacques Chevallier
Jean Gernet
Parcel Peyrouton
Foreign Office
Last Year For Use Of POWs
Orchardists used half as many prisoners as in 1944 amid a fruit harvest shortage. War Department rules require half the contract price upfront, slowing POW work at Central Chemical Co. and other sites. Farmers expect a labor shortage easing if the war ends early next year.
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War Department
Central Chemical Co
Troops Due Home From Europe Dock in New York Area
Three ships carrying 152 troops home from Europe are due to dock in the New York area today. The William H. Jackson will bring 416 men, the Paul Hayne 21, and the Santa Maria 215.
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New York
Europe
William H. Jackson
Paul Hayne
Santa Maria
Army Still Seeks 7 Million Man Force
Washington August 8 The Army maintains a seven million man army is needed to defeat Japan despite the atomic bomb prospects. It will proceed with redeployment and a strong Pacific force, tapering discharges under the point system to MacArthur’s campaign needs. Inductions run about 100,000 monthly. post V E Day releases total 235,000 in three months, with rates to fall.
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Washington
Japan
Pacific
MacArthur
Stimson
Army
Navy Sees Atomic Principle Applied To Shells Rockets
The Navy foresees extending atomic bomb energy to naval shells and rockets. A single shell could shatter a dreadnought if it carried atomic power, prompting caution about surface ships. A spokesman offered no firm timelines, noting past ship explosions and potential protection if antiaircraft guns fire atomic shells.
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Navy
Washington
News of Our Men Women in Uniform at Camp Shanks
Continued from Page 10) advance training in the electrical school at Camp Shanks she is assigned to the record office. Her husband serves in the RAF in India, overseas 20 months. Her brother Carl Davis is with the 28th Marines in the South Pacific, 11 months overseas. Address of Pvt Nanamaker A 320-649 1st WAC Det 29 9201-NYPE, Camp Shanks.
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Record Office
RAF
India
Carl Davis
28Th Marines
South Pacific
Pvt
Nanamaker
1St
WAC
Nype
Divorce Suits Now Total 13 For Month
Five suits of divorce were docketed in court this morning and bring to 13 the number filed so far this month. Dorothy A. Sills, through Attorney John J. Allen, filed suit against Robert B. Gills, Roy B. Summers, through Attorney Allen, against Letha H. Summers, Samuel P. Bowers, through Attorney Allen, against May L. Bowers, Catherine YT. Ghekas, through Attorney Allen, against John G. Ghekas, and Frederick C. Young, through Attorney C. Strite, against Sherley T. Young.
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Dorothy A. Sills
John J. Allen
Robert B. Gills
Roy B. Summers
Allen
Letha H. Summers
Samuel P. Bowers
May L. Bowers
Catherine YT. Ghekas
John G. Ghekas
Frederick C. Young
C. Strite
Sherley T. Young
Pittsburgh of Japan Blasted by Superforts
American air forces bombed key industrial targets across Japan and nearby areas. B-29s visually struck the arsenal and aircraft plant while others mined harbor approaches at Shimoseki Matsuru Sekai and Rashin. Okinawa base readiness signals coordinated long range strikes with the 20th Air Force as carriers led raids off Wake Island and the China coast.
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Shimonoseki
Matsuru
Sekai
Honshu
Rashin
Korea
Japan
8Th Air Force Command
James Doolittle
Okinawa
20Th Air Force
Army
Navy
Navy Department
Halsey
3Rd Fleet
Nimitz
Wake Island
China
Yewaia
Thunderbolt
Yawata
German Warships Arrive At Boston
Two German destroyers T39 and T31, first German surface warships in U S since the war began, anchored in Boston harbor flying swastikas with volunteer crews under American supervision. They sailed via the Azores to refuel. Navy offered limited details on their port of origin and purpose.
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Boston
Azores
Thirteen Die In Elevator Blast Port Arthur Ontario
Thirteen people died in an elevator explosion at a 2,000,000 bushel grain storage facility operated by Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Ltd in Port Arthur and Fort William. Three more bodies were found, downgrading earlier death estimates. Dozens were injured or missing. The blast occurred around 10 a.m. Eastern War Time, possibly caused by grain dust accumulation.
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Port Arthur
Ont
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Ltd
Lakehead
Fort William
Sonora
Saskatchewan Pool
Moon Venus conjunction visible over county skies
Clear skies over the county last Saturday made the moon and planet Venus appear in close conjunction moving across the zodiac before sunrise. The phenomenon was observed by several residents, who noted the unusual atmospheric conditions.
Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Piles Relief
Millions of sufferers in four years found relief using Peterson's Ointment a cooling soothing astringent formula. A user testimonial credits relief from itching and smarting with overnight sleep. Available 35 cents a box or 60 cents for the tube with applicator, money back if not delighted.
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Peterson
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