Japan Considers Potsdam Surrender With Emperor Retained
Tokyo and Moscow radio reports say Japan ready to accept Potsdam terms if Emperor Hirohito is allowed to remain. Allied forces intensify attacks on Tokyo and Kobe area as carrier air power roams northern Honshu. Reports mention Soviet advances in Manchuria and Korea, with Philippine and Chinese fronts active.
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Associated Press
Japan
Tokyo
Moscow
Potsdam
Emperor Hirohi
Tokyo Arsenal
Kobe
Will
Honshu
Reds Enter Korea Along Wide Front
Soviet forces invaded Korea on a wide front on the second day of the war with Japan, penetrating Manchuria from multiple axes and advancing toward Korea near Keiko. Russian commanders said coordination with Allied air forces would mirror Europe’s victory, with Wedemeyer stating Red forces would operate under Russian command.
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Associated Press
Korea
Sakhalin
Karafuto
Isand
Tokyo Radio
Red Army
Manchuria
Russia
Japan
Tokyo
Imperial Headquarters
Keiko
Europe
Asiatic
George E. Stratemeyer
Chungking
Albert C. Wedemeyer
China
Red
Kwangtuns
Moscow
Hokkaido
Uussuri River
Outer Mongolia
Seishin and
Rashin
Chalamoern
Lupin
Manchouli
Vladisvostok
Washington
Stalin
Truman
Potsdam
Bingo Operator Seeks Ex-Service Men for Travel Team
Tonight at 8:30 p m South End Fire Co. offers over 500 dollars in prizes including a 150 dollar door prize. Wanted two young men to travel with bingo operator. Good job and opportunity. Call 6911 and ask for Bingo Man.
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South End Fire Co
Inner Spring Mattresses Offer Promised at Low Price
All new material with guarantee priced at 39.50 to shoppers at J. W. Grove located at 125 South Loudoun. High Point Service Station declares a one week closure from August 13 to August 20 for repairs under H. R. Mills in Stephens City Virginia.
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J. W. Grove
South Loudoun
High Point
H. R. Mills
Stephens City
Chinese Celebrations After Potsdam Pact Surrender Reported
Jubilation swept Chungking with reports Japan accepted Potsdam terms. Crowds shot firecrackers cheered as American GI jeeps passed, and celebrations spread through free China.
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Chungking
China
Japan
Free China
Blood Donor Clinic Faces Noon Shortfall Amid Donations
At noon today the Blood Donor Clinic lagged on its quota as over a dozen volunteers were still needed. Red Cross staff and a veteran Pacific war service man urged remaining donors to stay, while earlier faithfulness saw Louise N Payne donate 14 pints and Eugene Branch 12. Other repeated donors included Wendell Goode Halsey Green Jay Lowden Ruth Pizzano Mary Colvin Carl Strickler Norma Koenig George Maus and Ben Belcnic.
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Red Cross
Pacific
Louise N. Payne
Eugene Branch
Wendell B. Goode
Halsey T. Green, Sr
Jay H. Lowden
Ruth Pizzano
Mary M. Colvin
Carl Strickler
Norma Koenig
George V. Maus
Ben Belcnic
Local Woman Aided Atomic Bomb Development
Miss Margaret R. Cuthbert of Millwood Avenue is reported employed at Oak Ridge Town as an analytic chemist at one of the major facilities where the atomic bomb was developed.
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Margaret R. Cuthbert
E E. Cuthbert
Millwood Avenue
Oak Ridge Town
Miss Cuthbert
Izaak Walton Fish Fry Postponed
The Izaak Walton Fish Fry on the Shenandoah River has been postponed until Saturday, August 18, due to unfavorable river conditions for fishing.
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Izaak Walton
Shenandoah River
57 Donors Still Needed In Clarke
Blood Donor headquarters in Berryville announced that 57 more volunteers are needed to ensure the Clarke clinic succeeds tomorrow. Eligible individuals are urged to register immediately.
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Clarke
Blood Donor
Berryville
Barr's Studio Picture quality molding frames in any size
Barr's Studio advertises a good stock of picture quality molding and frames made to any size with aim to attract customers seeking custom framing options.
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Barr’s
Thanking Supporters After Primary Victory
An August 7 primary victory is announced by Cpl. Taylor Barr who expresses gratitude to friends and supporters for their backing during the race.
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Taylor Barr
Deadline Nears For Registering Rental Units
Officials from the Front Royal office will assist agents and property owners in Winchester Shenandoah county and Frederick area with rent control registrations. Registration closes August 15 with 3 500 units already registered and about 5 000 expected. Those unable to finish may notify the Strasburg rent control office with reasons.
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Front Royal
Lunsford L. Loving
Loving
Frederick
Winchester
Shenandoah County
Strasburg
Civil Service
Apple Harvest And Corn Cutting May Arrive Together
Apple maturing about 10 days early due to unseasonal warmth may cause corn cutting to coincide with harvest. Frederick county expects 10 000 to 12 000 acres of corn and a 1945 apple crop near 700 000 bushels. County agent I Fred Stine warns of labor strain and notes use of 98 German POWs and 150 Bahamans arriving August 20 at Winchester camp to assist with picking and harvesting.
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Fred Stine
Stine
Frederick County
Winchester
Barred Rock Pullets For Sale By Sears Roebuck
3 month-old Barred Rock pullets offered in bulk quantities with price breaks from 12 to 49 at 1.65 each down to 300 or more at 1.55 each. Orders through Sears Roebuck and Co. 121 S Loudoun St dial 4101.
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Sears, Roebuck and Co
S. Loudoun St
248 Jap Planes Knocked Out By Carrier Bombers
Allied Third Fleet carrier forces claim 248 Japanese planes destroyed on the ground and sea. Nimitz reports raids on northern Honshu airfields and Kamaishi bombardment as Halsey ships and British units support bombardments. One U S unit damaged but retired. no loss figures given.
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GAUM
Third Fleet
Japan
Admiral Nimitz
Korea
Sakhalin
Manchuria
Honshu
Steel City
Kamaishi
Karafuto
U. S
Nimitz
Admiral Halsey
Misawa
Matsushima
Associated Press
Tokyo
Richard K. O’malley
Nips
al Copking
Ie Shuma
Okinawa
Truman cabinet meets as war drags on amid surrender broadcast doubt
Washington reports show President Truman reconvened his cabinet while no official word arrived on a possible Japanese surrender offer. Secretary Byrnes and Allied leaders awaited formal communication as press secretary Ross stated no plan to summon Congress.
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Charles G. Ross
Truman
Ross
Congress
War Stimson
Navy
Forres
City urges owners to clear mosquito breeding spots
Dr. Allen, city health officer, warns heavy rains create many mosquito habitats. Property owners must drain standing water, clean gutters, and oil stagnant pools where drainage is impossible, using insect spray and trimming weeds to curb the pest surge.
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Dr. Allen
City Health Department
Allen
Emperor Status Stumbling Block For Surrender
London diplomats debate Japan surrender terms focusing on Emperor Hirohito. British officials foresee conditional or unconditional surrender with Hirohito’s fate undecided while big four await Swiss and Swedish word on Japan’s terms. Public sale notice for household furniture August 11.
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John A. Parris
London
United States
Britain
China
Russia
Hirohito
Japan
Charles Salecke
Japan Sends Important Communication Through Swiss Pool
A Japanese minister presented an important communication to Switzerland's political department, which status indicated it was intended for the United States and China. Switzerland acts as neutral intermediary for the U S and China with Japan, while Sweden represents Britain and Russia in talks with Japan.
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Bern
Shumishi Kase
Swiss Poolitical Department
United States
China
Switzerland
Japan
Sweden
Britain
Russia
Sweden Reports Japan Offers Surrender Note to Allied Powers
Stockholm radio said Japan handed Sweden's foreign affairs minister a note offering surrender to Britain, the United States and the Soviet Union. NBC cast noted American, Russian and British ministers were summoned to the foreign office to receive the document.
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Sweden
London
Stockholm
Japan
NBC
Australia awaits official word on Japan surrender offer
Prime Minister Chifley said Australia had not received official notice of Japan's broadcast surrender offer and plans for a victory celebration were on hold. Officials expect days of negotiations as Allied nations question Hirohito's status. Japan says it will surrender under Potsdam if Hirohito remains in power. White House says no official communication has arrived. Wild celebrations already spread in Okinawa and beyond.
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Canberry
J. B. Chifley
Australia
Japan
Hirohito
White House
Domei Agency
United States
Associated Press
Okinawa
Sweden
Switzerland
Moscow
Russia
Tokyo
Togo
Surrender News Stirs Excitement In Winchester
The Winchester Retail Merchants Association plans for V J day closures as reports from Tokyo claim Japan may surrender to save the emperor. President Ralph Pifer said stores will close immediately and stay shut for the rest of the day if surrender news arrives before 3 p m, or until the following day if announced after.
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Tokyo
Winchester Retail Merchants Association
Ralph Pifer
Welcome Home Veterans of Frederick County and Winchester
The Star welcomes home veterans who have received their discharges and resume civilian life. Names include Ralph A. Schaffer Jr Frank M Hardy James F Jenkins Mervil R Jenkins Benny H Jones Jr Allen B Kipps Clatus T Lofton Jennings R Marston Marion P Michael Earl H Miller and others. The Star will publish updates. the public is asked to supply more names.
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Frederick County
Winchester
Star
Ralph A. Schaffer, Jr
Frank M. Hardy
James F. Jenkins
Mervil R. Jenkins
Benny H. Jones, Jr
Allen B. Kipps
Clatus T. Lofton
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Radio Tokyo
Kwantung Army
South China
Philippines
U.S. Sixth Division
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Mayoyao
Cordillera Mountains
Luzon
Chinese High Command
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Shanghai
Byrnes
Domei
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