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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1945
Page
5
Soviet Pravda reports Japanese defenders in Manchuria were pushed back along the frontier as the Red Army advances after four years of war. Moscow broadcasts claim a decisive Soviet victory with eased resistance by Japanese forces.
Red Star correspondent notes infantry storming a Japanese fortified area and capturing it as Russian air attacks target Japanese communications. The report emphasizes sustained Soviet advances on a distant front amid ongoing World War II hostilities.
Report from Okinawa describes American troops celebrating with loud sounds after a recent event. The scene involves military personnel engaging in festive revelry near a base, drawing attention from local observers. No injuries or security incidents are noted in the available text.
A 15 year old, Phorus Bradier of Whitehall, with companions James Ames Jr, and Thomas Brazier, mishandled a gas tank found at a Sami ganalitte site. A lighted match ignited remaining gasoline causing an explosion that burned Brazier on the forehead and injured another, with Gr Edward V Farrell called to treat the injuries.
Government notes identified that wartime gasoline controls may lift shortly after hostilities end. Officials cited record production rates and warned a rapid release could strain storage, with timing for full removal uncertain and linked to broader fuel rationing adjustments.
The Japanese government filed an official protest through the Swiss protecting power after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Tokyo broadcast notes Tokyo protest condemns the United States for using an atrocious weapon and calls for immediate restraint in the interest of humanity and civilization.
Tye UPI Sydary Worden of New York upset second seed Lt Gardnar BTS to move into the grass court event yesterday. Noy Segura of Ecuador pulled the match out in three sets 62 36. M Shields of New York upset Elwood Cooke of Loa in straight sets 75 60. Willem Tatberr of Wilmington easily disposed of Jack McMannis 60 62. Pauline Betz of Los Angeles beat Patricia Canning Todd 60 62 to reach the semifinals. Sarah Cooke and Louise Brough also advance with Cooke defeating Shirley Fry 61 75 and Brough needing three sets against Doris Jane Hart 62 36 76.
Excerpts discuss end of war options including allowing the emperor to stay but with limited authority. The writer warns against a perceived Japanese tactic to retain power and stir future fighting spirit. Observations focus on the emperor’s role and the danger of appeasement.
Busy Bees 4 H group met at Mrs Margaret Bonesteel’s home in Coxsboro with guest Mrs Florence Thayer associate agent of Rensselaer County He Chair. Six members including Rose Tempel Louise Tempel Margaret Button Arlene Rowland Beryl Brust and Janice Berry had sewing boxes examined and critiqued. They plan future aprons hats staffed animals displays and enter several sewing and crafting exhibits at the fair with next meeting Friday.
Travers heads Belmont Park action as War Charities Day supports charity. United States Hotel Stakes for two year olds at six furlongs joins the Travers for three year olds. added money totals 10000 this year. Other races include a steeplechase and several stakes with notable entrants like Pavet and By Jiminy.
Two top Suffolk Downs contenders First Fiddle owned by Mrs Edward Mulennan and Rounders owned by William G Helis loom as favorites for the $50,000 Massachusetts Handicap. Rounders carries top weight 122 pounds while First Fiddle aims to repeat after last year’s win. Other notables include Stymie’s runner-up form and Norwalk Stable’s Bold Seizure among several others listed in the milliion-dollar race lineup.
A Japanese corporal from the central army district testified on Tokyo radio via the American Broadcasting Co report that Hiroshima’s blast was the most awesome sight he ever witnessed. He described being in a Hiroshima hotel and sticking his head from the window during the explosion.
An eyewitness recalls bright flashes overhead as bombers pass, a sudden blaze fills the sky embedding shock and debris. He describes being blinded, taking cover, and narrowly surviving amid scorched bodies and torn textiles. Opinions differ on aerial theories of destruction.
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