America faces greatest task in reconversion
A wartime to peacetime shift begins as government and people switch from output to full peace production. Draft rules loosen. veterans get hiring priority. 5 to 5.5 million soldiers to return home in 12 to 18 months. Congress recalled, jobs amid talks on unemployment pay and tax cuts. war agencies wind down. peacetime commerce to resume with fewer controls.
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The
Associated Press
America
Max Hall
Washington
John W. Snyder
Navy
Congress
Army
Frank T. Hines
Omar Bradley
Lewis B. Hershey
Paul V. McNutt
U. S. Employment Service
Capitol Hill
Ways and Means Committee of the
House
Elmer Davis
Office of War Information
Office of Censorship
Suzuki Cabinet Resigns After Emperor Accepts Surrender
The Japanese cabinet led by Premier Kantaro Suzuki resigns after Emperor Hirohito accepts the Potsdam terms. Suzuki meets the emperor in a 40 minute closed session and announces the resignation following a full dress extraordinary session at his home.
Victory celebration erupts after surrender announcement in Winchester
Crowds filled downtown Winchester last night after President Truman said Japan had surrendered. Horns sounded, papers torn for confetti, and street noise continued into morning. Police reported three arrests and one minor injury as celebrations extended from Loudoun Street to residential areas. Street crews cleaned debris while businesses delayed reopening until Friday.
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Winchester
Truman
Japan
Loudoun Street
Berryville
Otras Va Oe
Loudoun
Boscawen
Carl Clowser
Mt. Falls
Rouss Fire Company
Virginia Wollen
Winchester celebrates with Main Street parade tale
The narrator recalls a downtown scene during a big celebration. Two boys about ten carry cigars and unwrap cello wrap on the curb. When asked for a match they say they want to smoke to celebrate, sparking reflections on national sentiment.
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United States
Emperor Hirohito Accepts Cabinet Resignation Surrender Day
A Domei report picked up by the FCC states Emperor Hirohito asked Premier Suzuki to resign and later remain as premier until a new leader is chosen. The emperor announced Japan’s surrender to avoid obliteration caused by the atomic bomb and Soviet entry.
Eisenhower Warns Soviets About Crackpots
General Eisenhower told Soviet newsmen that American newspapers will sometimes vent and that there is no censorship in the United States. He urged Soviets to keep their values and not be upset by crackpots while stressing the need for mutual understanding to foster friendship between the USSR and the United States.
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Moscow
Eisenhower
Leningrad
Berlin
Soviet Union
United States
Buzzella's Shop Hats Sale Dates
Entire stock of summer hats offered at 50 cents and 1 dollar. Readers urged to visit Buzzella's Shop for value prices.
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Buzzella'’S
VFW Yard Party and Luncheon at Court House Plaza
A VFW yard party and luncheon is planned at Court House Plaza on August 15. Lunches will be served from 5 PM. Music will be provided by McIninees Municipal Band.
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Court House Plaza
McIinee’s
Municipal Band
Fate of Petain Put In Hands of Gen De Gaulle
The high court of justice in Paris found Marshal Petain guilty of collaboration and sentenced him to death. President Judge Mongibeaux urged the sentence not to be carried out, leaving the final decision to General De Gaulle who is likely to commute to life imprisonment. The court also condemned Petain to national indignity and confiscation of his property after a 20 day trial.
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Paris
Marshal Petain
Charles DeGaulle
High Court of Justice
Vichy
Paul Mongibeaux
Petain
DeGaulle
Provisional Government
de Gaulle
Germany
Japanese Planes Shot Down as Third Fleet Celebrates End
Off Japan the Third Fleet marked victory with flags and a battle station salute as Japanese planes attacked. Fourteen minutes after pennants, a bomber was shot down. In a morning dogfight over Honshu, six planes fell. Nimitz said five more were downed post noon.
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AL Dopking
Japan
Honshu
Halsey
Third Fleet
Nimitz
Pfc. Jim McCormick Cited Posthumously
Mr and Mrs Albert McCormick of 20 South Kent street received the Purple Heart and Presidential Unit Citation ribbon awarded posthumously to their son Pfc Jimmie McCormick who died of wounds received in Normandy on June 20.
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Albert McCormick
South Kent Street
Pfc
Jimmie McCormick
Normandy
Winchester Welcomes Three Victory Babies
Winchester Memorial Hospital announced the birth of three babies this morning. Two girls and one boy arrived, with Albert Miller, Glen Good, and Arthur Haymaker as new fathers, their homes listed in Cork Street, Fairmont Avenue, and Purcell Avenue. The hospital noted no arrivals yesterday or the night before.
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Winchester
Victory
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Albert Miller
Cork Street
Glen Good
Fairmont Avenue
Arthur Haymaker
Purcell Avenue
Victory Lunch Opens Across From Winchester Lunch
The notice announces Victory Lunch opposite Winchester Lunch on N. Kent now operated by Markwood's Restaurant. It offers home cooked meals at reasonable prices and hours from 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily except Sundays.
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Victory
Winchester
N. Kent
Markwood’s Rest
All Odd Fellows Meet at Madison Lodge Hall on V J Day
All Odd Fellows are asked to gather at Madison Lodge Hall on V J Day at 7 30 P M to attend services in a body. Holmes Newcome Noble Grand.
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Madison Lodge Hall
Holmes Newcome
Noble Grand
Apples Can Set Ceiling Prices for All Apple Varieties
E. W. Barr of Winchester Cold Storage Packing House announces ceiling prices for all apple varieties. Contact via phone 4455 for pricing information and availability.
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E. W. Barr
Winchester Cold Storage Packing House
City Churches To Hold Services This Evening
Winchester ministers announce 8 o clock evening services in multiple churches for civic devotion. If a church is not listed residents should contact WINC for announcements. V J Day observance slated by the Winchester Ministerial Association with location to be announced. A funeral notice for Samuel Philip Crispman notes a 2 pm Thursday service.
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Winchester
First Brothern Baptist
Presbyterian
WINC
Winchester Ministerial Association
Truman
Unemployment Set to Surge in Postwar Transition
Reconversion Director John W. Snyder warned that abrupt end to wartime work would cause a sharp but temporary spike in unemployment, with 5 to 8 million jobless within months as military contracts end and controls are lifted. He outlined six policy highlights for shifting from war to peace production, including mass demobilization and wage and price stabilization.
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Washington
John W. Snyder
Snyder
Shenandoah Valley National Bank V J Day Program Tonight
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank invites listeners to a special V J Day program at 7 30 PM over Station WINC. The event airs as part of the bank outreach to mark Victory in Japan.
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank
WINC
Notice to fruit growers to fruit growers
Notice to fruit growers that apples will be received at Winchester and Martinsburg plants starting August 15. National Fruit Products Company, Inc. seeks room and board for working men beginning September 4 through fall and winter. respond by writing Post Office Box 62 Winchester, Va.
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Winchester
Martinsburg
National Fruit Products Company, Inc
Hodgson and Brown Offer Silver Plated Flatware Set
They advertise a six piece knife fork and spoon silver plated flatware set priced at 8.76 dollars with tax included.
Millions Celebrate Peace Dawn Worldwide After Japan Surrender
News recounts jubilant reactions as Japan surrenders ending World War II. Americans flood streets with cries of joy and two day holiday declared by U S and Britain. Celebrations span Pacific theaters Europe Latin America and beyond amid tears kisses and relief.
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Associated Press
Japan
America
United States
Britain
Pacific Islands
Germany
England
Manila
Paris
Latin America
West Indies
Bermuda
Havana
Buenos Aires
Pearl Harbor
World Accepts Japan Surrender Ends Pacific War
President Truman announced Japan's capitulation following the Potsdam ultimatum. General MacArthur designated Supreme Commander as Allied forces move to accept the unconditional surrender and begin peace implementation.
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Japan
Washington
Pacific
Asia
Germany
Poland
President Truman
Douglas MacArthur
Guam
U. S
Billions Cut By Army Heads
Washington revelation shows a War Department cut of 23.5 billion annually in munitions and supplies. Telegrams to prime contractors followed President Truman's surrender announcement. Procurement drops from 2.4 billion monthly to 435 million. Of continuing purchases 268 million monthly covers food.
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Washington
War Department
Department
Truman
Jap War Minister Korechika Anami Dies by Suicide
New York August 15 Japanese War Minister Korechika Anami killed himself at his official residence the Domei agency reported. The Japanese minister acted to atone for his failure to fulfill duties as his majesty's minister in Tokyo and the story was carried by the Domei wire service via FCC recorded English broadcast.
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New York
Korechika Anami
Domei Agency
FCC
Domei
Anami
Welcome Home Frederick County Veterans
The Star welcomes home veterans from Frederick County and Winchester who have received their discharges and resume civilian life. The list will be supplemented daily with names of men who have their discharges and can be supplied by the public. Pfc. Robert Fletcher and Sgt. Donald T. Lofton are named.
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Frederick County
Winchester
The
Star
Robert Fletcher
Donald T. Lofton
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Baron Kantaro Suzuki
Kansuo Oya
Japan Broadcasting Corporation
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VFW Yard Party
Louis Nevin
Jim McCormick
J. W. Grove Furniture Co
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