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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1945
Page
2
A chaotic wave of jubilation swept cities across the globe on Armistice Day 1915 as news of victory reached civilians. Crowds cheered in London and Washington, paper fireworks exploded, and soldiers were greeted with kisses while anxious hopes turned to relief.
Hirohito, viewed by Japanese as descended from the sun, is described as the new mouthpiece for the Allies. General Douglas MacArthur, named Supreme Allied Commander, will direct the emperor, marking a historic submission as Japan accepted surrender terms and agreed to follow Allied orders.
An old ad touts Swamy Root from Kilmer & Co claiming to ease kidney elimination problems and general ailments. It lists herbs like aloe and senna and urges readers to send money and address to receive a sample and testimonials.
President Truman directed the Japanese government to halt fighting, a move announced after the order was relayed to the Swiss legation in the evening. Officials indicated the action aimed to end hostilities and was conveyed by Secretary Byrnes through the State Department.
The American Legion Post held an open house last night to celebrate victory after news of the surrender. Commander Otto A. Krause, Joan F. Nagel, and Simon Miller led members and returning veterans in refreshments, viewing Third Street celebrations, and planning a thanksgiving service at Barker Park.
Washington reports that Pi Britain, Russia and China agreed with the United States to accept Japan’s surrender without seeing the document. Secretary of State Byrnes arranged the worldwide call from the Pentagon to London, Moscow, and Chungking after receiving a report via ambassador Harrison in Bern. The parties deemed the Potsdam ultimatum fully accepted as unconditional surrender. An internal BYRNES account details his handling of the day-long surrender talks.
Governor Devery announces a statewide holiday August 15 1845 to mark the end of the World War and calls for business suspensions and public thanks. He and Mrs Dewey with their two sons attended services at Christ Church Quaker Hill Pawling in Dutchess County.
New York urged quick reconsideration of exemptions for skilled tool and die makers as the Foot and Die Manufacturers Association appealed last night for exemption from induction for these workers.
President Truman mobilizes government for peacetime. Draft ends for men 26 and over, wartime contracts canceled, and reconversion plans outlined as agencies shift from war to peace. Unemployment feared. labor and budget measures discussed to ease transition.
The association urged John W. Snyder to mobilize craftsmen in tool and die making to supply special tooling essential for factories to avoid idling. A survey of contract tool and die manufacturers suggested a larger fear of delays in delivering needed equipment as industry reconverts to civilian work.
The Navy announced cancellation of nearly 6.0 billion dollars in prime contracts and a further postwar shipbuilding cut of 7.9 billion. Large-scale reductions target aircraft production and defenses materiel while keeping enough plans to replace aircraft as needed. Some production lines will be reduced, with remaining orders on the books and efforts to repurpose capacity for civilian goods.
Washington officials announce a directive to halt inductions for men 26 and older under President Truman. Local draft boards must suspend most classifications for 25 and over while prioritizing 18 through 25 calls where eligible. Regulations from the Selective Service Law and Form 42A remain in effect for deferment requests and occupational considerations.
Draft status details show 26 through 37 year olds no longer need deferment requests under class 2A2B or BC. Local boards and appeal agencies suspend actions on classification until further orders while registries continue to operate. King George VI to speak in London with BBC broadcast after a thanksgiving service. National Cooperatives board reports 300 percent growth over six years per Howard A. Crowden.
Three sentence remark shows General Electric becoming the first to mass produce radar gear for the Navy. Rear Admiral Harold G Bowen, chief of the Office of Research and Inventions, notes GE’s pivotal role and the new ten billion dollar industry forming after Wilson’s Washington trip.
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