Evening star., 1945-08-12

S oAS 4eoay W carry more
atomic bombs to bear out warning
that Japan will be annihilated if
surrender is delayed. B-29s blast
Nakalima aircraft factory and
Fukuyama chemical center. Yawata
Iokyo arsenal, also bombed Halsey s
50 Fleet moves in to continue she'll
ing OF japanese ports. Chinese re-
take island near Foochow. Big
-Four powers announce intent to
sever Austria from Germany. Presi-
dent Truman, back in Washington
signs Senate ratification of United
Nations Charter. Gen Bergeret
form French Air Minister, testifies
mat Petain paid agents who gave
Raj tips for bombing raids on Nazis
Thursday: Red Army troops in
Vade Manchuria on two sides pre-
pairing pincers movement against
famous japanese Kwantung Army
1t. Gen. WeGemeyer declares that
American Air Forces, for more than
month, have been hammerinp Ian.
anese routes northward in China
knowing that Russia was to declare
war, SO that Japs would not be able
TO reinforce army facing Reds at
TINS Time. Halsey's carrier-based
planes blast Honshu airfield, de-
,stroylng enemy planes. Super Forts
smash aviation gasoline refinery and
tank storage farm near Osaka. New
Super1orts to carry Is tons of bombs
Second atom bomb dropped on Nag
asaki, Western Kyushu port AND
rail- center. Results in cramped CITY
reported satisfactory. Truman re-
ports to Nation on Potsdam Confer
ence and reiterates warning to
Japan. Says United States will keen
atomic bomb secret in trusteeship
President gives Krug five-point plan
to speed reconversion as war moves
rapidly to close. War crimes tribu-
nal to have judges from four major
powers.
Friday: Tokyo radio broadcasts
oHer to surrender and Stockholm
reports that Sweden's Minister nj
Foreign Affairs receives surrender
of1er to be transmitted to the United
states, Great Britain and Russia
white House announces no official
peace note has been received and
that pending receipt. the fighting
VIII continue. Cabinet meets in
emergency session. Red Armies. well
inside Manchuria, also invade Korea
ana japanese half of Sakhalin Is
iand. Jap lines fail to hold any,
Where In Manchuria and Red pene-
tratlon reaches more than 30 miles
along some routes. American and
British carrier planes, seeking hid
den Jap air force, destroy 259 planes
on ground. Navy announces lot ad-
dltlonal ships sunk or damaged by
Japs or storms, including three de-
stroyers and three submarines. War
Mobllizer Snyder orders deferment
OF all miners and urges prompt re-
Lease OF miners now in Army to meet
threatened shortage of coal
Saturday: Agreement between
Big Four provides acceptance OF
Japanese peace offer with stipula-
ton that Allied occupation com
mander govern Japan through DOW
er OF the throne. Opposition party
wishing to fight on, reported grow
ing in Japan. Chinese ordered to
continue warfare. Russians behind
massive artillery and armored units
drove LOG miles into Manchuria
United States Fleet and Air Forces
withhold attacks temporarily. but
Pacific commanders declare that
tight will 60 on unabated until Off
cial orders from Washington to cease
fire. Nimitz warns of treachery
even after surrender. Guam an
nounced that 80 per cent OF Naga-
saki was raised by second atomic
bomb. Tremendous crater seen
where bomb struck. Tokyo press
builds up Akihito, 11-year- -old son
Of Hirohito, possibly preparing for
regency if Allies finally decide
Hirohito must go. Army plans cut
to 3,000,0 900 by end of year after end
OF war. Federal ofiicials foresee S.
100000 munitions workers jobless 60
days after peace. Gasoline rationine
may end within three weeks and
other restrictions rapidly will 60 as
civilian production grows and mill
taly demand decreases.