End of Japanese War Address Cements Surrender
The article reports on Emperor Hirohito's surrender address and reaction across Tokyo. Barons Kantaro Suzuki and Kusuo Oya reflect national bitterness, while broadcast outlets quote Anami and Domel on the path to peace. The conference scene shows teary conferees as the emperor vows a settlement and refrains from scorched earth policies.
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Baron Kantaro Suzuki
Tokyo
Kusuo Oya
Overseas Bureau
Japan Broadcasting Corporation
Oya
FCC
Japan
Suzuki
Domel
Anami
Hirohito
Emperor Denounces Potsdam Provisions In Speech
In a formal statement the Japanese government says it accepted the Potsdam declaration while asserting the war was fought to safeguard Japan and East Asia. It states there was no intention to infringe other nations' sovereignty or pursue territorial gains.
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United States
Great Britain
China
Soviet Union
America
Britain
Japan
East Asia
24 Teachers In Armed Service In Hagerstown
Twenty four teachers in the public schools of Hagerstown and Washington county are serving on military leave, with Raymond Scott, Washington street school science instructor, recently joining the armed forces. Of the total, 17 are from high schools and seven from elementary schools, including three women in feminine branches. Returnees from WW II are expected to increase the count next winter, with Francis Castle and Leo Rice among new assignments for 1945 46.
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Armed Services
Hagerstown
Washington County
Board of Education
Raymond Scott
Washington Street
Francis Castle
Boonsboro
Leo Rice
Maryland
Victory Parade At 8 Tonight With Bands And Fireworks
Marchers and many vehicles parade begins 7 15 p m forming at North Prospect and Franklin streets. They march to Public Square pass a veterans reviewing stand then onto North Potomac Street and North Avenue to the Fairgrounds where fireworks will end the event. Hagertown A Capella Choir and Hagerstown Municipal Band provide music. World War II farm production up 25 percent versus five percent in World War I.
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Alsatia Club
North Prospect
Franklin Streets
West Washington Street
Newton D. Baker General Hospital
North Potomac Street
North Avenue
Fairgrounds
Freworks
City Celebrations Erupt After Truman Surrender News
Crowds flooded the Public Square in Hagerstown as victory was proclaimed. Police and Maryland State Guard patrolled to curb chaos while newsboys struggled through the revelers to hawk the special Herald-Mail edition. Fire alarms rang, bonfires sparked on Potomac Street, and veterans mingled with civilians in a nationwide moment of relieved joy.
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Herald-Mail
South Potomac Street
P. A. Limberg
Court House
Pacific
Maryland Theater Seeks Return Of Stolen Props
The Maryland Theater requests the return of an advertising frame, a wheelbarrow, and two red lanterns borrowed last night. The frame came from the theater lobby while the wheelbarrow and lanterns were taken from the alley beside the building.
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Maryland Theater
Victory
O Conor Named To Governor s Group
Governor O Conor was named to a Governor s Group to study food production and distribution by Governor Edward Martin of Pennsylvania. The committee includes J J Dempsey New Mexico Thomas E Dewey New York Lester C Hunt Wyoming J Howard Hograth Rhode Island Earl Snell Oregon Chauncey Sparks Alabama and Edward J Thye Minnesota. No initial meeting date set.
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Annapolis
O’conor
Edward Martin
Pennsylvania
Mackinac Island
Walter E. Edge
New Jersey
John J. Dempsey
New Mexico
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Lester C. Hunt
Wyoming
J. Howard Hograth
Rhode Island
Earl Snell
Gregon
Chauncey Sparks
Alabama
Edward J. Thye
Minnesota
Reconversion Big Task Faces Postwar Economy
Postwar plans focus on higher unemployment pay lower taxes and home front measures. Veterans priority for jobs announced by Hines Hershey and McNutt as millions classified for release from the Army. Congress to tackle full employment and job creation while wartime agencies wind down gas rationing ends soon and production expands gradually.
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Frank T. Hines
Omar Bradley
Lewis B. Hershey
Paul W. McNutt
U. S. Employment Service
Capitol Hill
Ways and Means Committee
House
Congress
Elmer Davis
Office of War Information
Office of Censorship
Son Missing prompts aid from police in Bloom’s Ave
Mrs. Meda Bowers of the 100 block of Bloom's avenue asked police to assist in locating her son William Henry Bowers who has been missing from home since Monday.
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Meda Bowers
Bloom’s Avenue
William Henry Bowers
Guard Units Are Mobilized Here in Maryland
Two Maryland State Guard units in Hagerstown were mobilized last evening after President Truman announced Japan’s surrender. Headquarters Detachment and Co A personnel reported to the State Armory and will remain on duty as a precaution, under Major Crown QC Diehl of the 8th Battalion. Guardsmen are kept in reserve for emergencies beyond local police capability, though officials do not expect widespread disturbances.
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Bedlam
ATL
Maryland State Guard
Professional Arts
Alexander
Hagerstown
Truman
Co. A
State Armory
8Th Battalion
Baltimore
Crown
Diehl
Sth
Balloon Attacks Show Flivver Balloons Not Manned Craft
Balloon strikes began in 1944 with a gas bag recovered off San Pedro and a bomb laden balloon near Kalispell. Balloons were 38 feet hydrogen bags, traveling from Japan at 80 to 120 miles per hour and 30,000 feet, carrying five bombs. Defense efforts spread across Army Navy joint centers, recovery teams, and lab analyses at Anacostia. Balloon traffic peaked last March then waned due to winds. An American Red Cross volunteer call invites Williamsport helpers to join the Hagerstown V J Day parade at 6 PM in uniform with cars.
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San Pedro
Calif
Kalispell
Mont
Pacific
Japan
Army
Western Defense Command
Navy
Aerologica Laboratories
Anacostia
D. C
Porch Talk On Victory Toast Plans From Wartime Friends
The group recalls plans for celebration after Japan's surrender. Som Teller will begin his vacation with a fishing trip, Ed Mapes will take his family to Mountain City for a meal and cinema, and Bill Webster quips about toasting the fighting men with beer.
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Bill Webster
Som Teller
Ed Mapes
Mountain City
Unemployment and Economic Stabilization Plans Outlined
A reconversion official outlines how unemployment may explode to 8.9 million, with 7 million servicemen released in 12 to 18 months. Production controls will lift, wage bargaining resumes, but price and rent ceilings persist. Proposals include higher unemployment benefits, revised minimum wage laws, public works funding, and federal control of the Employment Service during transition. The goal is a peacetime economy in 12 to 18 months with jobs for all and rising living standards.
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Armed Services
Snyder
U. S
No Changes At Fairchild Plant After War News
Fairchild plant will keep current staff with no immediate changes. Work continues as usual, with holidays Wednesday and Thursday to celebrate Japan’s defeat. resume Friday with third shift starting at 1 am. C-82 contract remains intact and PBM wing panels not terminated, supporting ongoing production.
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Fairchild
R. S. Boutelle
Japan
Boutelle
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Hear Chinese Reds Will Attempt To Seize Key Cities
An un official report from August 15 says Chinese communists move to seize major northern cities north of the Yellow river including Peiping Tientsin and Tsingtao. Henchow, at rail junction of Tientain Pulaw Lungbai, is cited as a key target, previously held by Japanese in 1938, with rumors of Shanghai already under underground control awaiting airborne troops.
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Changeing
China
Yellow River
Peiping
Tientsin
Tsingtao
Henchow
Tientain
Pulaw
Lungbai
Hankow
Shanghai
South
China Army Veterans Board Air Transports to Shanghai
Chinese sixth army veterans trained and equipped in the United States prepared to board air transports for Shanghai as a precautionary move.
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China
Sixth Army
Burma
Shanghai
Found Guilty Of Drunken Driving In Williamsport
Max Koontz of Williamsport was convicted of drunken driving in city court this morning. Magistrate Harry E. Snyder fined him $100 plus costs after police reported Koontz’s car mounted the curb on a downtown street.
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Max Koontz
Williamsport
Harry E. Snyder
Koontz
Parade invitation to Junior Order unit in county
All members of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics in the county have been asked to participate in the V I Day parade. Members should wear badges and meet at Franklin and Prospect streets.
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Order of United American Mechanics
Franklin and
Prospect Streets
Warner Bros Theatres join celebration of Victory over Japan
Warner Bros Theatres will remain open to join the joyous nation in celebrating Victory over Japan, marking a public observance with cinema and community turnout across locations.
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Warner Bros. .Theatres
Japan
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