Army Cuts Critical Point Score To 80 and Lowers Age Limit
The War Department announced a demobilization move lowering the discharge point score from 85 to 50 for enlisted men and from 44 to 41 for WACs. The age limit drops from 38 to 35, allowing discharge upon application after two years of service. Recomputed points will add 4 to 8 points for those serving since May 22, 1945, increasing eligible personnel, with ongoing cuts as transportation capacity improves. Exceptions include orthopedic mechanics, transmitter attendants, and electroencephalographic specialists, who may be retained longer.
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Stalin declares world peace won as Japan surrenders
Stalin broadcast from Moscow says peace conditions for the world have been won after Japan's surrender. He praises Allied forces and cites MacArthur and Truman, with celebrations in Moscow including red square displays and flags. Russia may regain Sakhalin and the Kuriles as defense bases.
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Historic Flags On Display At Jap Surrender
Two ancient U S flags were shown aboard the U S S Missouri in Tokyo Bay during Japan's surrender ceremony. Commodore Perry’s flag rested near the signing table while the capital flag from December 7 1941 was raised over the ceremony.
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Baseball and league standings from multiple circuits
National League scores show Brooklyn 7 New York 2 and Chicago 4 St Louis 0 while Pittsburgh 7 Cincinnati 2 and Philadelphia 5 Boston 4 are also listed. American and Eastern Leagues report New York 4 Washington 2. Albany, Hartford, Utica, Binghamton, Wilkes Barre, Scranton and Williamsport results with several close margins.
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Troubles Seen By French In Return To Indo China
French officers anticipate turmoil in Indochina upon return, with Gen Le Clerc to command about 13 000 white and native troops about to land at a French Indochina port. A French delegate attended the ceremony at Rangoon as talks continue with Allied reporters present.
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Labor Day Death Toll Drops to 187 Nationwide
The nationwide Labor Day holiday death toll reached 187 by last night, with traffic fatalities at 109. Comparisons show 1941 saw 626 deaths during the three day period, while wartime restrictions reduced casualties. Illinois led states with 20 deaths, followed by New York with 13 and Michigan and Ohio with 11 each.
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Reconversion Problems Top Congress List
Congress returns to tackle reconversion issues Truman calls the task the greatest faced. The first moves include a possible presidential address, with major legislation expected in two weeks. Sabath says a heavy reconversion bill slate follows, including war goods disposal and volunteer programs. Senate may bring unemployment compensation reform within two weeks.
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Surrender Ceremony Hiccup Over Signing Lines At Tokyo Bay
At the Japanese surrender signing, a minor error occurred when Canadian representative Coll Moore Cosgrave signed the Japanese copy on the wrong line. Four others followed with incorrect lines, and officials spent five minutes correcting the designations before proceeding.
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American trained Chinese troops occupy Canton in China drive
American trained Chinese troops continued peaceful occupation of Canton as former Japanese held cities were turned over to Chiang Kai-shek allies in preparation for surrender talks in Nanking. Cantonese welcomed returning soldiers while Chinese reoccupied key river ports and border towns aiding logistics toward Sichuan. French reports claim Japanese arms were being handed to anti French groups in Chungking.
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Palau Truk Surrender Reported in Pacific Victory
The Truk and Palau groups in the Carolinas and Pagan lands in the Marianas surrendered to American commanders. Navy officials announced the Sunday capitulations involving more than 100000 Japanese.
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Yamashita Surrenders to Wainwright in Philippines
General Yamashita formally surrenders all Japanese forces in the Philippines to U S Army General Jonathan M Wainwright with British General A E Percival witnessing The signing took place aboard the U S S Missouri in Tokyo Bay and followed days of negotiations The surrender ends Japanese control in the Philippines with Yamashita and his officers becoming prisoners of war
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Royal Marriage Talk Between England and Greece
Athens reports ongoing royal circles discuss a possible engagement between Crown Princess Elizabeth of England and Prince Philip of Greece. The Hellenicon Aema notes archbishop regent Dammskinos may attend to a resolution linking British and Greek royal houses during his London visit. Philip is son of the late Prince Andrew and Princess Alice nee Mountbatten and serves as aide to Admiral Lord Mountbatten.
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Occupation forces pour ashore as Japan surrenders
News from Washington and Tokyo details the Japanese surrender and the start of Allied occupation. U S troops land in Tokyo Bay rapidly expanding a force to over 35 000, with aims to occupy the home islands and restore order under General MacArthur.
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MacArthur Signs Surrender Pact With Six Pens Aboard Missouri
General Douglas MacArthur used six pens to sign the Japanese surrender documents aboard the battleship Missouri. One pen was sent to West Point and another to the Washington, D.C. national museum. The first pen went to Lt Gen Jonathan Wainwright, the second to Sir Arthur Percival, with the red pen used for the main signature. Fleet Admiral Nimitz gave one pen to Admiral Halsey, while Japanese officials also noted their pens and signatures.
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U. S. Leaders Pay Tribute To Labor
Labor drew praise from military and congressional leaders for aiding wartime victory and to remind that unemployment must be tackled. Officials including Patterson Arnold Devers Somervell Vinson Wagner praised labor while urging a strong peacetime reconversion and the voice of labor at the peace table.
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General Slim Named Southeast Asia Chief
General William Slim, commander of the British Army, was named commander of Allied land forces in Southeast Asia. He succeeds General Sir Oliver Leese, with General Sir Miles Dempsey to take over Slim's prior post after commanding troops in the Normandy invasion.
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Pope Receives Polish Officers at Vatican
Pope Pius XIII yesterday received 1,300 Polish officers and men in Vatican City, including Gen. W. Anders of the Polish Second Corps. The Pope praised Poland’s fervent acts as a path toward real independence and well being.
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Reorganization Bill Faces Stiff Battle In Congress
Washington reports growing doubt in Congress over President Truman's plan to grant authority to streamline federal agencies. Representative MaHaste leads hearings on a bill excluding 21 quasi juridical bodies like the Interstate Commerce Commission, while Senate action would require bipartisan agreement within sixty days. The president's effort, once buoyed by a Democratic majority, now faces a weaker margin and uncertain prospects.
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What Typhoon? British Carrier Says It Weathered Storm
In a sidelight from U S Navy operations, a British aircraft carrier Indefatigable supposedly quips to a flag bridge question, What typhoon? The exchange reflects mock confidence over a typhoon encounter, as reported in a wartime record.
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