U S Moves Toward Occupation of Japan After Victory
The article outlines planned Allied occupation of Japan with MacArthur preparing to lead forces, groundings and disarmament steps, and a formal surrender in Tokyo Bay. It notes Japanese evacuation of armed forces, escorts and interpreters, plus a broader view of postwar reconversion and rationing rollbacks as industry shifts to civilian production.
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U.S
Japan
Missouri
Tokyo
Yokosuka
General MacArthur
Africa
Admiral Nimitz
Admiral Fraser
MacArthur
Prince Higashi - Kun
MacArthurs
Tokyo Bay
Bases control and Quisling trial in wartime reports
US House Naval Affairs Committee urged U.S. domination of Pacific bases from Hawaii to the Philippines and the Marianas for a defensive system. The report called for possession of Manus in the Admiralties and other Pacific outposts, citing lives, costs, and global peace. Vidkun Quisling faced strong evidence of Nazi collaboration, defending his aims to block British bases in Norway to deter Allied invasion and to form blocs against Communism.
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House
Naval Affairs Committee
Vilson
Demba
Pacific
Philippines
Ryukys
Marshall Caroline and Marianas Islands
Manus Islands
Guadalcanal
Espiritu Santo
New Mebridea
Noumey
New Caledonia
United States
Vidkun Quisling
Norway
Quisling
Scandinavian
Russia
Germany
Europe
U S Credit Plans to Supplant Lend Lease Policy
Foreign Economic Administrator Leo Crowley announced the United States would offer up to 41 billion dollars in credits to other nations to buy goods from the United States. Negotiations could start within a year to settle lend lease accounts. The plan calls for 3 percent long term credit and an additional 2.89 billion for industrial purchases, replacing the canceled project.
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U.S
Leo Crowley
Crowley
FEA
Marines Tell Pacific Island Fish Story
Two marines who landed on Theye Island in the Ryukyus describe an astonishing fishing jaunt. After the unopposed landing and food resupply, marines allowed a reef swim to cast a net between two crafts. The swimmers, wearing loincloths, swam under and over the reef and allegedly herded fish into the nets.
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Ryukyus
Gob Hoburn
Fire damages Van Massey home on East Main
A fire of unknown origin caused extensive damage Thursday at the Van Massey residence on East Main. Firefighters from Vernal arrived after an unsuccessful attempt to curb the flames, and the fire was brought under control.
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van Massey
East Main
Millecam and Stewart Children Recover From Tonsil Surgery
Twenty years ago George Millecam the young son of Mr and Mrs H B Millecam was recovering well after a tonsil operation on Wednesday and Arthur Stewart ten year old son of Mrs Gerald Stewert underwent tonsil and adenoids removal surgery on Saturday.Plain reporting in concise local tone notes two pediatric procedures and ongoing recovery.
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George
H B Millecam
Arthur
Gerald Stewert
Bar lifts salaries controls under wartime supervision
President Truman set a pattern for removing wage and salary controls. the Treasury announced relaxation of restrictions on administrative, executive, and professional pay under wartime supervision. Employers may grant raises if not used to justify higher prices, while government agencies retain authority where price changes occur. The War Labor Board remains empowered to raise wages where substandard rates exist to align with living costs. The report also notes eight center establishments for tropical skin disease treatment announced by General Kirk. The Army states no risk of tropical skin infections spreading domestically and would isolate any contagious cases.
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Harry S Truman
War Labor Board
Treasury
WLB
Norman T Kirk Gurgeon
Army
Auto crashes injure three youths on Mountain Home Road
Three August 18 crashes in the area have left two seriously injured and caused hundreds of dollars in damage. Sgt. Sammy Hatch of Utah Highway Patrol reports Wayne Shields, 16, of Arcadia, drove on Mountain Home Road one mile north of Duchesne with Elva Harris, 15, and Miss Timothy of Roosevelt riding on the front fender. He lost control on a curve, leaving the road for 150 feet, flinging Miss Timothy from the vehicle and sending Miss Harris off the road.
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Sammy Hatch
Utah Highway Patrol
Wayne Shields
Arcadia
Mountain Home
Duchesne
Elva Harris
Roosevelt
Miss Timothy Also
Miss Timothy
Miss Harris
Automobile drag p driver arrested for reckless driving
Police report details a collision on the Lapoint road involving a 1937 Ford coupe and a sedan. The suspect, riding with minors, was unlicensed and arrested for reckless driving. injuries include a fractured left arm and rib injuries to Winn McKee and Marie Bledsoe. Roadside crash details describe braking failures and side impacts. investigation ongoing with father Wallace Shields noted.
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Arive Ing
Sgt
Hatch
Myrtle
Roosevelt Hospital
Winn
Newell McKee
Marie Bledsoe
Lapoint Road
C R Henderson
McKee
Ace
McKees
Soe
Wallace Shields
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