Powerful Red Drive Pushes Toward Prison Camps of Japs
Soviet forces drive southeast toward Mukden and Japanese POW camps as Malinovsky tanks roll from Harbin area into Manchuria. Meretskov’s army advances on Harbin from the east while Liaoning and Rashin ports fall under Red control with marine landings near Seishin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Gilmore
Moscow
Manchurian Plain
Mukden
Rodion Y. Malinovsky
Karil A. Meretskov
Ninan
Botank
Korea
Yuki
Rashin
Shindho
Seishin
Red Army
Notice to Fruit Growers at Winchester and Martinsburg plants
National Fruit Products Company announces apples will be received at its Winchester and Martinsburg plants starting Wednesday August 15th. This notice informs fruit growers of the new intake schedule and plant locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Martinsburg
National Fruit Products Company, Inc
Atomic discussion pictured with Roosevelt and Meitner
Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt speaks from New York to Leksand Sweden in a two way broadcast. Dr Lise Meitner broadcasts from Leksand stressing women’s responsibility to ensure atomic energy serves mankind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Roosevelt
New York
Leksand
Sweeden
Lise Meitner
Dr C A Davis Dies After Illness In Winchester
Prominent Winchester drugstore proprietor Dr C A Davis died after an extended illness at Winchester Memorial Hospital. He was 58, born in Marion South Carolina, and a University of Maryland pharmacy graduate. He operated several local drug stores and was active in civic groups including Kiwanis and Masons. He leaves a wife Edith Shawn Davis a son Capt James C Davis US Army Dental Corps and a daughter Dorothy plus three sisters and two brothers. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 3 pm at the Handley Boulevard home with interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Davis
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Davis
Dr. Davis
Marion
S. C
William P. Davis
Maryland University
University of Maryland
Louisville
Tenn
Winchester
People’s Drug Store
People’s Chain
Louis L. Baker
North
Loudoun Street
Braddock Street
U. S. Army Dental Corps
Fort Bragg
N. C
Dorothy Davis
G. Frank Butsler
Alma Whitlock
Fred Cox
Orangeburg
Eugene K. Davis
Front Royal
W. P. Davis
Norman E. Brooks
M. J. Baptist
George Bushnell
Boyd V. Unger
Charles O. Dearmont
Allen Gray
Grover S. Schlack
Donald McFadden
Victory Lunch Now Operated by Markwood's Rest
The Victory Lunch on North Kent is now operated by Markwood's Restaurant. It continues to offer the same home cooked meals at reasonable prices. Hours are 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily except Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory
Winchester
N. Kent
Markwood’s Rest
Grove Furniture Ad Promises Value in Home Furnishings
An advertisement on page 3 from J W Grove Furniture highlights affordable prices and wide selection for household decor and furnishings. The copy emphasizes quality, service, and value to attract local customers in the community.
Truman Caps War End Plans With Reconversion Conference
President Truman met with Labor Secretary Schewellenbach Economic Stabilizer Davies War Labor Board Chief Taylor and Price Administrator Bowles to align postwar reconversion. Officials anticipate rapid shift to civilian production easing wage and price controls while phasing out wartime restrictions as Japan surrenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schewellenbach
Wiliam H. Davies
War Labor Board
George W. Taylor
Chester Bowles
White House
Japan
Halts Work On Ration Books
The OPA has halted printing 187 million new ration books for food shoes and gasoline. The stop covers five books including meats fats dairy and canned foods plus a new A gasoline book. Distribution was set for December but the halt awaits peace negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
OPA
Japan
No Time Limit Set By Allies For Nippon Response
Allies offer no deadline for Japan to answer their terms. A second ultimatum is hinted as possible. The prospect of using additional atomic bombs is discussed among policymakers and military leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nippon
Swiss official awaits Japanese reply to Allied surrender
In Bern Switzerland the under secretary for foreign affairs waits for Japanese Minister Shuichi Kase who is expected to deliver Japan's reply to Allied surrender demands. In Chungking China officials report continued hostilities with Japan and no cease fire order issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern
Switzerland
Shuichi Kase
Swiss Foreign Office
Chungking
China War Zone
Japanese planes attacked U S fleet off Honshu east of Tokyo
The Comei news agency reported Japanese planes were attacking the U S fleet off the Honshu coast east of Tokyo this afternoon. The Federal Communications Commission recorded the broadcast. No results were mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
San Francisco
Comei
U. S
Honshu
Tokyo
Federal Communications’ Commission
Chiang Kai-Shek to Lead Signing of Japan Surrender
Authoritative sources say Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek will head Chinese representatives at the signing ceremony for Japan's surrender. The event marks the end of World War II in the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiang
China Chungking
Chiang Kai-Shek
Bombers Hammer Tokyo as Allies Press for Surrender
American bombers pounded Tokyo as the Allies sought a Japanese surrender on their terms. White House officials reported no reply by 10:45 a.m. and warned Tokyo of possible renewed atomic attacks. President Truman and Secretary Byrnes worked through the day as plans for signing surrender terms moved forward and a midweek V J Day potential loomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Amercan
Tokyo
White House
Japan
Charles G. Ross
Ross
Pacific
Asia
Truman
State Byrnes
Fred Atkins Dies Of Heart Attack While Swimming
Fred Jackson Atkins age 20 recently discharged from the U S Marine Corps died of a heart attack while swimming at Rouss Park pool about nine o clock last night. He was with several young men when stricken. J D Huff reported Atkins dived rose to the surface shouted you didnt dive as far as I did then fell twice before help could reach him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Atkins
Rouss Park
Fred Jackson Atkins
U.S. Marine Corps
J. D. Huff
Cameron Street
Huff
Atkins
Relief Question Dividing Three Of Allied Powers
At the third UNRRA conference in London on displaced persons American British and Russian delegates failed to reach agreement after two and a half hours of heated talks. A compromise was hoped for in a forthcoming committee meeting with Poland and Yugoslavia backing the Russian stance to block aid while Will Clayton urged temporary aid and non discrimination. Resumption is set for tomorrow with a proposal to open sessions to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Singleton
London
UNRRA
Poland
Yugoslavia
Will Clayton
Clayton
United States
Congress
Premature Victory Celebrations Sweep North America
A false United Press flash claiming Japan accepted surrender terms sparked premature celebrations across the United States and Canada. UP halted the report within minutes, issued denials, and offered a $5,000 reward for the source of the leak while investigations by federal agencies began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Press
Japan
United States
Canada
Central America
Sydney
Australia
MacKenzie King
Ottawa
United Press Association
Washington
Hugh Baillie
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Federal Communications Commission
White House
Wanted Room and Board for Working Men
Wanted room and board for working men starting Sept 4 through fall and winter. Write and send rate details to Post Office Box 62 Winchester Va. Include contact information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
War in Brief: Allied and Soviet Advances Across Asia
AP reports intense fighting across the Pacific and Asia. American carrier planes hit Yokohama area targets. Osaka Kobe air raids followed. Okinawa unit hit by torpedo. Seaplane tender sunk by submarines. Red Army advances on Harbin. armored push toward Mukden. Soviet marines in Korea near Blagoveshchensk region. Chinese forces seize Chuanhsien rail center. Soviet landing ops near Anbetsu and Esutoru. Philippines see 3,738 Japanese killed and 405 captured. 41 Americans killed, 88 wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Yokohama
Far East
Osaka-Kobe
Honshu
Okinawa
Radio Tokyo
Philippines
Eisenhower Says Stalin Sincerity Impresses Him
Gen Eisenhower told a press conference that Stalin showed a sincere desire for friendly relations with the United States. He noted no secrets were disclosed and that Allied cooperation with the Red Army was discussed in general terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Eisenhower
Stalin
Russia
United States
Elbe
Berlin
Hitler
Tme
Congress
Red Army High Command
George Zhukov
Courts Records Found Correct in Audit of Clerk Posts
Richmond Va Aug 13 State Auditor J Gordon Bennett approved the accounts and records of eight court clerks and trial justices in audit reports to Governor Darden. Names include W E Edwards Frederick County B C Barrett Jr King William C Lacy Halifax C E Meginley South Norfolk Wiliam Hudgins Ess Anne C Gler Greene F B Barham Newport News John W Rice Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
J. Gordon Bennett
Darden
W. E. Edwards
Frederick County
B. C. Barrett, Jr
King William County
E. C. Lacy
Halifax County
C. E. Meginley
Trial Justice
South Norfolk
Wiliam F. Hudgins
Andlerk
Circuit Court
Ess Anne County
C. Gler
Greene County
F. B. Barham
Corporation
Circuit Courts
Newport News
John W. Rice
Winchester
Halsey Strikes Tokyo Docks With Third Fleet Plane Assault
Guam August 13 Halsey's Third Fleet blasted Yokohama docks and submarine pens in a renewed attack on Japan. Carrier planes pressed targets in Honshu despite heavy weather and reported damage to airfields and ships. Over 800 sorties were counted as 1,000 Allied pilots joined the operation amid a tense watch for a possible Japanese counterattack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrie Landsberg
Guam
P— Halsey
Yokohama
Japan
Tokyo
Ageo
Richard K. O’alley
FCC
Orc
Thekohama
Shimoda
Sagami Bay
Honshu
Kiryu
Nagano
Pioky
Connette
Art 2Orces Sq
Halsey
Nimitz
Associated Press
Richard K. O'Malley
Fleet
Welcome Home Veterans From Frederick County and Winchester
The Star welcomes returning veterans Pvt. Wilbert M. Lee Pvt. Trueman O. Sirbaugh T-4 Lloyd A. Stotler Pvt. Harley J. Smallwood Charles C. Solecke M. M. 3-¢ T-5 Ray E. Shiffiett as they resume civilian life. The daily list will be updated with discharge details as they become available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Winchester
Star
Wilbert M. Lee
Trueman O. Sirbaugh
Lloyd A. Stotler
Harley J. Smallwood
Charles C. Solecke
M. M
Ray E. Shiffiett
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Manchuria
China
Asiatic
Kwantung Army
Manchurian
Harbin
Linsi
Wuchumintsin
Inner Mongolia
Sinsi
Yellow Sea
China Frontier
Central China
Kirill A. Meretskov
Hunchun
Tumen
Junction City
C.A. Davis
Baker’s Drug Store
J. W. ‘Grove
Marvin L. Arrowsmith
Navy
Bulletins
John M. Hightower
Hirohito
Togo
Imperial Palace
George Rendel
The
Red Pacific Fleet
Bashin
Bladivostok
Chuanhsien
Kweilin
Kwangsi Hunan
Sakhalin Island
Anbetsu
Esutoru
Gen
Elbe River
By Eddy Gilmore
Domei Agency
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