Truman Awaits Offer Of Jap Surrender Conditions
President Truman convened Byrnes Stimson and Forrestal as Japan was reported ready to quit under terms preserving the Emperor. Officials noted no official surrender offer had arrived and that Allied approval would be required for any solution. Security around the White House increased as public interest grew. Forrestal voiced cautious optimism that a surrender development would come soon.
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Japan
Potsdam
Tokyo
Bomei
Nippon
Ifi
Truman
Byrnes
Stimson
Navy
Forrestal S
U.S
Forrestal
Demei
Secret Service
White House
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Trumen
Te Navy
Second Name Removed From Communist Allegations List
The House Military Committee corrected a prior mistake by dropping First Lt. Edward W. Finkelstein from a list of Army personnel alleged to have Communist or fellow traveler backgrounds. The New York officer was said to be linked to the Philadelphia district International Workers Order, a claim the committee now says arose from confusion with another similarly named person.
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Washington
House Military Committee
Army
Edward W. Finkelstein
New York
H. Ralph Burton
Philadelphia District International Workers Order
Burton
Communist Party
Finkelstein
Henry Cloyis Cullen
Napier Field
Japan offers surrender terms based on Potsdam declaration
The Japanese government announces readiness to accept Potsdam terms to end the war swiftly. They say the declaration does not prejudice the emperor’s prerogatives and hope for explicit confirmation soon. The message follows years of failed mediation with the Soviet Union and other powers seeking peace.
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Potsdam
United States
Great Britain
China
Russian War Entry Reported to Carrier Pilots
On August 9 the Third Fleet near Japan received word that Russia had entered the war against Japan. Lt. Hoke M. Sisk led dawn air operations when the radio message “Uncle Joe is on our side now” sparked cheers among his squadron. Comrades exchanged waves and thumbs up as they pressed toward northern Honshu.
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U. S
Japan
Russia
Third Fleet
Honshu
Hoke M. Sisk
Joe
Acksomvitle
Pianilot
Joe Sislin
Sisk
Japan Seeks Emperor Pact In Peace Terms
A United States radio broadcast outlines Japan could govern itself under the Atlantic Charter after peace terms. It notes two paths for Japan: a destroyed nation with dictated peace or unconditional surrender with charter benefits. Potsdam declaration terms and emperor retention spark London diplomacy.
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United States
E. M. Zacharias
Zacharias
Japan
Roosevelt
Churchill
Russia
London
Britain
China
British Cabinet Hears Japan's Wartime Exit Terms
Diplomats report London awaiting Swiss and Swedish word on Japan's proposed terms to halt the war. Four powers expect a joint view before any British reaction, with Potsdam Proclamation calling for a new peace order and elimination of militarism. Debate centers on whether Emperor Hirohito remains responsible alongside war lords.
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Paget
Russia
Hirohito
Japan
Alps
Wreckage of Hawaii Mars Salvaged in Chesapeake Bay
Wreckage of the 720 ton Hawaii Mars, world's largest flying boat, which crashed near Rock Hall Maryland, was returned to the Glenn L. Martin plant on salvage barges. The plan to lift the ship in one piece was abandoned. instead the 200 foot wing section and four 2,200 horsepower motors were raised separately. Engineers from the Navy Board of Inquiry will inspect the wreck tomorrow and divers will search for valuable testing equipment still in the water. A shortage of specialized gear may delay tests on a sister ship expected to fly on August 15.
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Baltimore
Hawaii
Mars
Chesapeake Bay
Rock Hall
Glenn L. Martin
al Navy Board of Inquiry
Soviet forces strike across Manchuria and beyond
Red Army troops pour into Manchuria from east west and north driving toward Kwangtung. Moscow reports swift gains as Siberian units push across the Ussuri frontier and into outer Mongolia while planes hit Seishin and Rashin. Chinese offensive may be accelerated by Russian entry into the war.
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Albert C. Wedemeyer
U. S
China
Red Army
Manchuria
Kwangtung
Moscow
Karafuto
Hokkaido
Ussuri
Seishin
Rashin
Hopeful Offer Is Real Thing
Reporters describe a tense mood as crowds across daily life areas discuss Japan keeping the emperor. Citizens, soldiers, and civilians react with mixed humor and fatigue while contemplating the prospect and future duties after years of conflict.
Emperor Worship Faces Change as Japan Edges Toward War
The piece argues the Japanese Emperor embodies Shinto religious authority and national unity, tracing beliefs to Amaterasu and 660 B C origin myths. It notes most Japanese accept imperial divine status, yet Emperor Hirohito reportedly resisted militarist plotting in the 1930s before Japan's war-driven direction.
Local Servicemen News In Uniform In Europe And Pacific
The record lists servicemen from Keedysville Williamsport and nearby areas. Cpl Francis P Stevens arrived at Presque Isle Army Air Field awaiting furlough. Pfc Samuel G Thomas overseas in the Philippines. Pvt Robert G Fleming enters basic training at Keesler Field Biloxi. George S Koons Jr veteran of Okinawa aboard USS Colorado. David L Smith served aboard USS Mobile in Okinawa actions. Sgt Drake Dofflemyer visiting on 30 day furlough with four battle stars and Purple Heart.
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Francis P. Stevens
W. H. McSherry
Summerstreet
Presque Isle Army Air Field
Air Transport Command
North Atlantic Division
Cpl. Stevens
Robert G. Fleming
John W. Fleming
Keedysville
Keesler Field
Biloxi
Miss
AAF Training Command
Okinawa
George S. Koons, Jr
USNR
George S. Koons
East
Salisbury Street
Williamsport
Koons
Colorado
Drake” Dofflemyer
Washington Street
Doflemyer
Germany
France
Belgium
Normandy
Herizen Forest
Brest
Cologne
Duillemyer
Fairchild Aircraft Division
Suspect to Return Here With Sheriff
Sheriff John B. Huyett leaves for St. Louis to fetch Samuel Ewing former Samples Manor resident wanted for questioning in the Sharpsburg pike hold-up of taxi driver Thomas Staubs. Ewing, picked up for no draft card, waived extradi tion and will be returned. Staubs was robbed of 53 dollars at gunpoint. Ewing is also sought in a related car theft from Sharpsburg later recovered in West Virginia.
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John B. Huyett
St. Louis
Samuel Ewing
Samples Manor
Sharpsburg Pike
Thomas Staubs
Hagerstown
Ewing
Missouri City
Staubs
V J Celebration Closes Through Holiday Period
The V J celebration will close stores and plants for two days, with Mary land theater prayer service on the last day. If Saturday brings word, a Sunday service follows and Monday and Tuesday stay closed. Beer wine liquor sales halted two days. City patrols increased to curb rowdiness. City Hall siren to signal start with churches and locomotives joining ten minute bell and whistle ring.
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Maryland Theater
Warne
Sweeney
Somerville Quits His OPA Position
William J. Somerville, an original member of the OPA Maryland State Office staff, resigns to return to the automobile business. He had been assistant investigator and head of the durable goods and machinery price division since April 1942. Herbert W. Cross will replace him in the Price Division.
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William J. Somerville
OPA
Maryland
Hagerstown
Leo H. McCormick
Somerville
Herbert W. Cross
Mr. Somerville
Jones Girl Is Held For Court In Abduction Case
Mrs. Venda Jones 24 formerly near Hagerstown is charged with kidnapping in the alleged abduction of Peter Watson 4 at Buffalo New York. She waived further examination and was ordered held for the grand jury by City Judge John D Hillery. A hearing set for Wednesday was postponed pending lie detector tests for Mrs Jones and Mrs Watson 40 of Crystal Beach Ontario. Test results were not revealed. Watson said she allowed Jones to take the boy to buy a suit and did not bring him back.
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Venda Jones
Hagerstown
Peter Watson
Buffalo
N. Y
John D. Hillery
Jones
Watson
Crystal Beach
Ont
Peter
Mrs Watson Released After Material Witness Bail In Meridian Case
In Meridian Mississippi authorities released Mrs Watson today after holding her on $100 bail as a material witness. Peter remains under the care of the Children's Aid Society as the case involving Meridian and Buffalo ties continues.
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Miss
Buffalo
Watson
Peter
Children’s Aid Society
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