Maj. Williams: Let’s scrap it
By Maj. Al Williams
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Your world tomorrow –
Future looks bright for kitcheners
Dream appliances soon on market
By S. Burton Heath
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Truman wants U.S. to keep control of atomic research
President to send special message to Congress; War Department prepares legislation
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Veterans of 95th Infantry protest Pacific assignment
European combat group charges long duty against Nazis entitles men to release
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Results still awaited –
Planes spray ODT in polio epidemic
Powerful insecticide covers Illinois city
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Gracie Allen Reporting
By Gracie Allen
HOLLYWOOD – Well, even after they surrendered, those tricky Japanese figured out a way to make us suffer. By telling us the war is over and then waiting for days to make it official, the Japs have forced us into a long celebration that is taxing the strength of many fine Americans.
If it doesn’t stop soon, we’ll be too weak to wave a flag. In fact, one more week-long celebration like this past one and the United States would be too exhausted to defend itself against an invasion of midgets with bows and arrows.
Each morning, citizens get up and stagger out to see if the Armistice has been signed. Finding it hasn’t, with a moan, pitiful but patriotic, they prepare for another day of celebration. And if you think the atomic bomb was frightening, folks, wait till you live through what will probably go down in history as an atomic hangover.
Hollywood expert shows Maxine how to apply makeup smartly
Proves women are artists
By Maxine Garrison
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Credit curbs face partial revocation
U.S. may drop charge account control
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Japan’s industrial trusts doomed
By the United Press
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The Syonan Shimbun (August 21, 1945)
Nippon’s acceptance of Potsdam Declaration: Cabinet statement
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Tokyo’s confidence
TOKYO (Aug. 15) – Reflecting firm confidence in Nippon’s future, the Tokyo Stock Exchange today manifested a steady tone, despite the news that the Nippon government had accepted the terms of the Potsdam Declaration. Virtually no change was witnessed, with all major stocks firmly maintaining their levels.
Reconstruction starts
TOKYO (Aug. 17) – The Ministry of Transport today announced establishment of a Transport Reconstruction Headquarters in the Ministry on August 15 with the object of taking emergency steps to meet all important transport problems to stabilize and maintain the postwar livelihood of the nation.