Atomic bombs strike Nagasaki amid latest war news
Nagasaki suffered a noon atomic bombing described as heavy, following Hiroshima’s destruction earlier. Reports say one Mighty Atom may have been dropped with Japan already at war, as Nagasaki’s port and shipbuilding districts were cited among its strategic targets.
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Pact Sets Up World War II Nazi Trials in Berlin
Four western powers signed a pact to establish an international military tribunal to try Nazi leaders. The tribunal will sit in Berlin with the first trial planned for Nuernberg, and will have power to impose death. Defendants may face a speedy, limited defense and no appeal under the plan drafted with Justice Robert H Jackson guiding the framework.
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Russia
France
Hitler
Supreme Court
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A F L Cancels Fall Convention To Retain Green
The A F L’s 3th annual convention in Chicago was canceled by the executive council due to military transport needs. Willan Green remains president for a 21st year as authorities consider emergencies under the federation’s constitution. A convention could be held if war ends and transport limits lift. The council will meet in Cincinnati October 15.
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Baseball scoreboard contrasts from national and eastern leagues
The scoreboard lists multiple results across the National and American Leagues, with Brooklyn beating Cincinnati 1–0, Chicago defeating Boston in two games, and Pittsburgh and Philadelphia posting decisive scores. In the American League Cleveland and New York tie 1–1 while Boston beats Detroit, Chicago over Washington, and Philadelphia over St. Louis. Eastern League shows Albany sweeping Utica 7–0 and 8–1, Hartford topping Binghamton 4–0, plus Scranton splitting with Williamsport and Wilkes-Barre defeating Elmira 5–2.
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Washington
Jap Homeland Encircled By Enemies
Washington reports Russia’s Pacific war role tightens a strangling blockade that denies Japan essential food and materials. Allies control waters from Aleutians to Philippines. Soviet forces and ships, plus planes from Kamchatka, aid the blockade as US air patrols and mines curb Japanese traffic. Admiral Cassady notes reduced risk for US ships in Sea of Japan and confirms plans to prepare Japan for invasion.
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Separation suit filed against Baruch's son in New York
Mrs. Winifred M. Baruch filed a separation suit in Supreme Court accusing Bernhard M. Baruch Jr. of cruelty and abandonment. Baruch, described as the financier's son and namesake, is noted as a Navy commander and was referenced while Mrs. Baruch was in London.
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UPI
Supreme Court
Winifred M. Baruch
Bernhard M. Baruch, Jr
Baruch
London
Navy
Girl Hiccough Victim In Hospital Again
Angelina Lucente of McKeesport is hospitalized again with a severe hiccup attack. The raven haired war worker has earned the nickname hiccough champion in Western Pennsylvania after lasting 15 days in 1942 and 50 days in 1943. Her latest bout began five days ago amid repeated fits despite various remedies.
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Mekeesport’ Hospital
Lucente
Funeral Services For Ace Richard Bong Held At Poplar
Major Richard Ira Bong America's greatest wartime ace was buried in a rural Poplar cemetery near his boyhood home after a Lutheran service at Cotttordia Church Superior. Rev Arvid Hoorn delivered an eight minute sermon from Bongis confirmation text. The Majors widow Marjorie Bong sat with her parents as a large military delegation attended the service two miles from his farm.
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Cottordia
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Arvid Hoorn
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Richard Ka. Bong
Mir
Sigurd Vattendshl
Bong
Atomic Bomb Blows Joe Off Fence Senator States
Senator Wiley of Wisconsin said Russia’s entry into the war with Japan was notable and the atomic bomb that hit Hiroshima blew Joe off the fence. The remark frames the event in stark terms and links it to wartime policy discussions.
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Allied Fleet Returns to Send Planes Against Nips
Allied forces renewed attacks on the Japanese homeland with carrier based raids and heavy bomber strikes. Admiral Nimitz reported strong dawn assaults on northern Honshu targeting air facilities and military sites while Halsey's Third Fleet prepared to join in after a recent typhoon, as Wake Island bombardment continued and 400 Superforts intensified the aerial onslaught.
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Attlee Hails Soviet Entry Into War On Japan
London, Prime Minister Attlee voiced satisfaction over Soviet Russia joining the war against Japan. He called the move a sign of solidarity and predicted it would shorten the overall conflict. He cited Russia's sacrifice against Nazi Germany and praised the wartime alliance with the United States and Britain.
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Soviet Russia
German Destroyers To Be Used for Study
The Navy said two German destroyers arrived in Boston Tuesday for study. A spokesman said a complete check would assess performance and construction to see if Germans developed new ideas useful for American destroyers. The ships were brought to Boston for convenient testing in the United States.
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Very Little Time Left for Japs to Act, Byrnes Says
President Truman sought Russian entry into the war with Japan as a main goal of his Potsdam trip. Byrnes warned Japan there is little time to save themselves, while Washington prepared for Moscow and Allied talks. The news came as Byrnes and officials framed a possible joint action against Japan and the use of Russian air bases to close the Pacific war.
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Manas
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Amon
Behal
Atom Bomb Plants Report No Foreign Sabotage
Washington officials stated no orders from German agents to obtain bomb or uranium information. Security measures were tightened as Army assumed protection of the installation. A separate inquiry reviewed 269,300 fingerprint cards for the Manhattan District Project and found 91,293 with criminal records. every employee was investigated.
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Russia Eligible For Additional Lend-Lease Aid
Washington disclosed yesterday that Russia may receive more lend-lease aid under a provision drafted by Foreign Economic Administrator Leo Crowley. The plan would allot about 31 billion of the 34.385 billion budget for Russian supplies if the Soviet Union joined the Allies in the Pacific.
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Leo Crowley
Japan
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Pacific
Soviet Declare War on Japan Signals Pacific Invasion
Moscow reports Soviet ground forces moving into Manchukuo as Molotov reads Russia's war declaration to Ambassador Sato. The move follows Tokyo's Potsdam ultimatum and mediation proposals rejected by Japan. Allies informed. Moscow radio announces wartime status starting August 8. Red forces prepare for action in the Pacific.
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Molotov
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Naotake Sato
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United States
Britain
China
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Russie
Sato
Kremlin
Credit Petain Secret Aid to Allies Revealed at Trial
Paris witnesses testified that Marshal Petain approved a covert anti Nazi reorganization of the French Air Force after the armistice and arranged a secret fund to aid the RAF with information on the Luftwaffe. The 45th day of his treason trial saw threats against jurors as Paris and Vichy authorities issued leaflets attacking witnesses. Generals, an admiral and engineers testified on his behalf while detailing actions to ease French suffering, aid the Allies, and hinder Germany. Telegrams from Vichy reportedly ordered French commanders to stop opposing Anglo American landings in Africa.
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Pdefense
Henri Philippe Petain
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Petain
Viehy
Vichy
Sera Africa
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France
Peiain
Chipaw Taaim Marity
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Ganaritz
Bk Oer
Belgian Cabinet Retains Confidence Amid King Abdication Crisis
The Belgian Chamber of Deputies backed Socialist Premier Achille Van Acker in a standing vote after a crisis over calls for abdication of King Leopold III. Catholic Party ministers had resigned, and the vote endorsed the reorganized Van Acker cabinet.
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Yao Acker
U S Fleet to Assist Red War Effort
The U S Fleet pledges full assist to the Frissian effort against Japan as Admiral Nimitz welcomes Soviet entry today The Pacific Fleet commander calls the fleet brave and battletested and notes the allies hold an advantaged position as Jan 19 reports.
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