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Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-19
Russians Order
lap Surrender
Envoy to Report

LONDON, Aug. 18 CUP, "A Ju-
paneSe surrender envoy was enroute
TO the Red Army headquarters III
Siberia Saturday and the capitula-
ton If Japan's defiant KWuntuug
army appeared imminent.
The official Russian KHABAR-
OVSk raCiO announced the KWan-
tung armyS peace move Saturday
morning, 10 days after the Soviets
sent ther three Far Eastern armies
crashing across the Siberian from
tier into Manchuria and Korea.
SENT PLANES
Marshal Alexander M VaSileVSky.
Soviet army commander in the Far
East, was revealed to have sent
Russian planes to Harbin. Man
churia, to bring back the japanese
army's chief of staff for a personal
interview at his headquarters.
The KHABAROVSK announce
ment said VaSilevSky's ENJOYS land
cd on the Harbin airfield at 7::3C
pm. Stature ay (6:30 am. EWTD.
1t said Vasilevsky had ordered
the japanese to have their chief of
staff, Lieutenant General Hata, at
Soviet headquarters not later than
Continued on Page 6, Col y
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-19
Pioneer Slogan
Reversed Now
Eastward ho!'

PHOENIX, Ariz, Aug. 10. UP)
Eastward no!
This reversal Ct the ole frontier
day slogan has come with the end
of the war.
Arizona's highways are thronged
with war workers, who. finding
themselves suddenly jobless, are re-
turning whence they came in early
war days.
State highway patrol ports of en-
try on the California border Sat
urday reported an ever-increasing
stream of traffic from the west
coast. Lifting Ct gasoline ration
ing was expected to swell it as
more and more war plants close.
Wayside service stations, eating
places and tourist camps put out
of business by wartime travel re-
Strictions were bloSsoming into life
again.
Border inspectors near Ehren-
berg, Ariz., said 490 cars went
Continued on Page 6, Col. -
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-19

pasSable." " Adding to the canal
break, 100 inches Of rain fell be
tween and $3.50 a. m in the Coyote
Wells area
Water running almost double the
capacity of the Dixie Waste leading
to Westmorland and Imperial Irri-
cation District set crews working
10 avert a break Breaking, OF the
protective strom levee west OF West
morland flooded the highway and
endangered the canal system in
that area
w F.. HartzOg, superintendent of
drainage construction and water
distribution for the District, said it
would be impossible to estimate
damage to the irrigation system
Crews were working frantically to
avoid further breaks in the canals
and were investigating reports Of
breaks.
ALL-AMERICAN OKEH
The All-American canal was in no
danger, Hartzog said, as the 25O0-
second feet Of flow in the canal
Saturday morning was cut to 1900
III a hort time Most damage was
Continued on Page 6, Col. G.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-19
WPb Frees Metals
For Civilian Use

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18. UP)-
The War Production Board Satur-
Gay removed its don't touch" sign
from a great portion of the nations
copper. steel, and aluminium output.
In effect, it told industry to dig in
Tor whatever it needed to make
autos, pots and pans and refrigera-
tors.
1t virtually abolished its control
led materials plan under which Ger
tain portions of the production Of
those metals were earmarked for
specific war products such as tanks,
plane sand ships.
The WPB retained, however, Ger
tain controls designed to insure
enough of these metals to take care
OF remaining military needs and for
small businesses which might other
wise get squeezed out in the scram-
BILE.
This action frees a tremendous
quantity-but not all-of the three
DaSlc metals needed by industry to
reconvert to peacetime production.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-19
Wainwright Waits
Release as Russ
Move on Mukden

MANILA, Aug. 18. tUP) - 1t.
Gen. Jonathan Wainwright, who
succeeded Gen. Douglas Macarthur
on COrregidOr in 1912 and nego-
tlateC the American surrender. may
be liberated by the Russian armies
driving into Manchuria. it was re-
Vealed Saturday.
The American Red Cross report
ed that Wainwright 200 high-rank-
ing American officers and 1900 m
listed men were last report ed i'm
pr. Oned at one Cf two camps at
Mukden. which 4 japanese broaC =
cast reported the Russians were
threatening.
l35,080 ALLIED PRISONERS
Wainwright is the most famous
of about l35,000 Allied prisoners of
war and civilian interneeS estimat-
ed by the Red Cross last spring
to be in Japanese hands. Mai.
James p. S. Devereaux and ap-
prOXlmatcly 1000 marines who par
ticipated in the defense Of Wake
Island were last reported in a camp
near Shanghai.
The Red Cross said the japanese
originally captured and interned
mere than 100000 Allies, not
counting native troops. The total
included more than 33 900 Ameri-
cans, almost 100000 British and
most Of the remainder Dutch
Deaths in camps and on tOrpeC ned
ships were estimated at so 600.
mostly among prisoners of war.
Some 10000 mainly civilians. have
been repatriated or liberated.
The Ped Cross reported that
more than 100 camnS in Japan hold
from 10000 to 10000 prisoners of
war. Included are 1000 Americans,
IA nn0 british, from 5000 to 5000 Aus
Continued on Page 6, Column s.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-19
MACARTHUR awaits JAP SURRENDER PARTY
VALLEY FLOODS HALT Rail, ROAD TRAFFIC
WLB Surrenders
Control Over
Wage Increases
Employers May Boost
Pay as Long as
Prices Are Not Lifted

WASHINGTON, Aug. IS.
! (UP)-The war labor board
S a + d a Y surrendered all
control over wage increases
not requiring higher prices
but hung onto its right to
rule on wage cuts.
Wage incre aSeS which will force
employers to raise their prices mus
still be approved by the WI.B ana
Sterilization Director William H.
Davis under the governments new
recOnverSion wage policy.
IMMEDIATE BOOSTS
Saturdays action will mean i'm
mediate raises for approximately
100000 workers whose 16,2O7 en-
ployerS alreaCy have asked the
WLB fer permission to grant them
increases. The board directed its
regional boards to tell the employ
ers 1t was okay to put the raises
through
WLB Chairman George w. Taylor
said all OF the nations other en-
ployerS also may increase wages as
much as they wish provided they do
not ask fer higher prices.
He said there is now no little
steel" ceiling on such pay boosts.
He indicated that this wartime
yardstick also will be ignored by
the WLB in dispute cases if neces-
Sary to correct any wage inequi-
ties.
Taylor emphasized that permis-
sion was granted only to increase
wages and not to decrease them
He said all wage uctionc still
Continued on Page 6, Col. II
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-19
Manila Peace Meetino
Slated For Monday
AS Jap Envoys Leave
Al Ie ShIma American Plane Awaits
Nips for Flight TO Isle Capital;
Will Garry Full Terms TO Tok kyo

MANILA, Aug 49, (UP)-Jupan'S surI 1nder mission
will take off from the enemy homeland at 7 Sunday
pm. EWI Saturday and the formal conference with
Gen Douglas Macarthur will open Monday, it
nOunced Saturday.
A spokesman for Macarthur said that the Japanese
surrender party should arrive lie Shma about IL 20
pm Sunday I'll :2G pm. EWT) Saturday,.
The Japans credentials will be examined Immediate
y the arrival Of the party at e Shma The Japanese
will then be transferred American plane for the flight
to Manila
The flight to Manila it was explained will require
about six hours making the probable arrival time in the
Philippines early in the evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-19
Meat RutioninQ
Soon to Geese
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18. 1UP1

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10. CUPl -
Secretary of Agriculture Clinton P.
Anderson announced Saturday that
set-asides of beef, veal. and hams,
for government purchase have been
suspended indefinitely.
t is move, effective Sunday
should soon place increased guam
titles of these items on civilian ia
bleS. 1t reinforced predictions that
meat rationing might be ended this
tall If expectant large marketings
OF livestock materialize.
Pork loinS, shoulders and lard will
continue to be set-aside for gov
ernment buyers for the time being,
Anderson said.
In addition to the nOW-terminated
Set-asides of beef, veal and hams.
the army is reported to have told
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-19

internment camps pending the ar
rival of Allied troops, because Of the
lack Of other accommodations in
Shanghai.
Of the Shanghai internees, $50
are American civilians, 5000 are
British and $50 Dutch. he British
Empire group includes go Aus
tralianS, ITS Canadians and 40
New ZealahderS.
The Swiss communication did NOT
disclose the physical condition of
the internees.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-19
ODT Removes
Speed Limit

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10. UP)-
The nationwide rs miles an hour
speed limit was lifted Saturday by
the office of defense transporta-
ton ODT Director J. Monroe john
son has notified all state governors
that the ban has been removed
effective Sunday
Johnson urged motorists to think
twice before attempting to increase
regular driving speeds in old cars
no longer capable Of high-speed op-
Grafton"
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-19

With cars in their present worm
out condition, he said, high-speed
driving will increase the frequency
Of accidents and undue wear, par
ticularly on tires.
The order establishing the federal
speed limit was issued September
26. 1912. as tire-conservation meas
ure on recommendation of the Ba-
ruch rubber committee 1t later was
made a law by some state legisla-
lures and by proclamations of gov
ernOrS.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-19

A headquarters spokesman said
that the surrender party .hould
reach Manila about dusk He
said that the typc Of planes carry
ing the japanese party could not
bring more than four passengers
each in addition to the crew
READY TO MOVE IN
At the same time, an OkinaWa
dispatch reported that American
occupation forces We're preparing
to move into Japan with complete
combat equipment, ready for any
eventualitY." A Tokyo broadcast
sale the occupation troops were ex-
pected soon"
japanese general headquarters
notified Gen. Douglas Macarthur,
supreme occupation commander,
that TIE peace mi. sion would fly,
as requested by him, in two uuarm-
ed, twin-engined, single-Wing at
tack planes with the assigned white
and green markings.
The mission, headed by an au-
thCrized representative Of the ia
paneSe emperor government and
general headquarters. will receive
what Macarthur has called Ger
tain requirements for carrying in
to effect the terms Of the Surren-
der to take back to Tokyo
The japanese message number 10
of a series directed to Macarthur
said the planes would take off,
weather permitting, from Kisarazu
airdrUme at 7 am. SuntaV Tokyo
time, pass over Sata Misaki en- the
southern tip Of Kyushu at IL am.
and arrive at the American air base
Continued on Page 6, Col. q
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-19
China Red Leader Rups
u. s. for Aid to Chiono

WASHINGTON, Aug. IS.
(UP) - Chinese communist
lender Tung Pi-Wu today
sharply criticized the United
States fer what he called its all
out support for Chang" policy and
said the Danger of civil wa in
China is much more serious" han
is realized.
He warned that the whole line"
of Chinese communist forces from
Inner Mongolia southwark to Hahn
an Island may clash with Gcner-
alissimo Chang Kai-shek's force
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-19
Eighteen F|iers
Meet Death as
J R-29s Collide

WFATHERFORD, Tex, Aug. 18.
up Eighteen men were dead and
two others were injured Saturday
after TWO Bog Superfortresses col
lided high ever WeatherfOrd Friday
night diSintegrated and crashed III
flames.
The collision was visible from 60
miles away
one Of the planes was from Ala
mogordo, n M, Air Field. The
other was based at Clovis. N. NJ,
Air Field. Both presumably were
on routine training flights and car
rled crews Of 10 men. each.
The two injured men paracmlted
to safety and were taken to a Wea-
therfOrd hospital for emergency
treatment and then moved to the
Continued on Page 6. Col. g.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-19
u. s. Filler Slain
In Zero Attack
By HUGH CRUNIPLER

Okinawa, Aug. 18. (UP)-One American was killed
and two wounded Saturday in running fight between
two photo reconnaissance B-32s and IA japanese Zero
fighters over the Tokyo area
1t was the second time in two days that japanese
lighters had attacked American
the Tokyo despite the fact that Emperor Hrohito
presumably has ordered his armed forces to- opera
ions against the Americans.
Japs kneW About Mission of L. S. Planes
The japanese, it plain knew what they were
doing
When one of the B32s hit by japanese fighter
1t called out to the companion plane the intercom
munlcationS radio: Can YOU slow down? Nv number 3
engine is shot out and | can't keep up with you"
Japanese fighter cut in in English and said
Eyes, please slow down 50 | can catch you and shoot
down /"
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-19
you down.

Both the B-32s managed to re-
turn to base here but one. COM
manded by Lieut.. j. r. Andersen.
OF Columbus, Inc, and Charlotte.
N. D., was badly holed.
Friday flight of four B-32
photo reconnaissance planes was
also attacked by japanese fight
ers. The B-32s shot down two at
tackerS WEile maxine their geta-
way without casualties although
one plane was badly shot up
The B-32s reported they shct
down two of the Zeroes and prob
ably two more.
The aerial photographer in one
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-19

Asked whether there was hope
for prompt tax reductions Vinson
said that was matter fer congress
to deciCe.
He also declined to comment on
possible elimination of the excess
profits tax. A recently enacted law
increased exemptions on excess
profits taxes from $4,000 to S25, 600.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-19

If the political situation is not sat-
iSfactorily settled.
Tung was the only Chinese COM
munist in China's delegation to the
San Francisco world security con-
ference.
He said in an interview that the
U. S. must help avert civil war in
China. One of the first steps, he
said, would be the adoption of a
clear cut" policy to encourage a
democratic. Chinese government"
He asserted that current u S.
policy was developing Generals
simo Chang Kai-shek, not a uni
fled China"
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-19

CHUNGKING, Aug. 18. UP) -
Mao Tze-Tung, Chinese communist
lea Ter, demanded a showdown ON
the rights of communist troops Sat
urcay before acting on Generals
simo Chang Kai-Shek's invitation
to a personal conference to SETTLE
China'S internal crisis.
Mao made known his stand in
telegram TO Chang as the General
isSimo's underground took over
control of the former communist
stronghold Of Peiping and Chung
king troops prepared to march into
Canton tomorrow to disarm jana
nese troops.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-19

Burton said congress should wipe
out the excess profits tax or ANY
tax that tends to restrict produc-
ton or investment in new inc US
try"
He did not think drastic reduc-
tions i'll individual income taxes
are as urgent as cuts in the levy
on corporate earnings.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-19
$500 Internees
Freed by Japs

LONDON, Aug. 10. CUPl - The
japanese have released 63OO Ameri-
can, British and Dutch civilian in
ternees from prison camps in
Shanghai, the British foreign office
disclosed Saturday.
A message received in London
from The Swiss charge d9ffaires in
Shanghai said the internees were
freed last Wednesday, The Swiss
official said he had recommended.
however, that they remain in the
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-19
Warren Studies
Program for
Special Session

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18. up
Gov. Earl Warren, returning Friday
night from a Washington, D. C.
Governors Conference on Recon-
version, planned to spend the week
end with his family at Santa Mon
lea before undertaking a heavy
program next week.
He will confer with Leaders Of
business. agriculture and industry
regarding what is to be taken up at
a special session OF the legislature
which may be called the last part
of September or early in October.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-19

plane was killed and one member
OF the crew was seriously injurcC
and another slightly wounded
The plane got back to base safe
ly with a large hCle in its side ana
many small ones III the fuSelaac
Several windows were shot out and
there was a hole in the upper tur-
ret.
Anderson said that his reply tn
the Jap fighter was unprintablc
but if he understands English IA
well as he speaks it his ears art
still rec "
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-19
Bridges S Swept
Out by Rains
A. Two Points
Highway 90 Closed Near Wes+morIand
No, 30 Blocked in Coyote Wells
Area Where Trains Also Are Stalled

Heavy rains Saturday morning added to the Friday
morning storm washed out the roadbsd and bridges
Highway % to Los Angeles and halted traffic High
way 80 70 san Diego.
Two bridges Of the san Diego and Arizona Eastern
Railway uS" were out in the DNieland Up
Saturday, Southern Pacific reported washOuts in the
north end Of the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-19

Heavy run-OttS ana he breaking
OF the protective storm levee west
Of Wcstmnrland caused flooding Of
Highway 90 damaging the San
Felipe and Triiolim bridges Ven
dal's Corner reported the highway
washed out M around the service
station
TRAFFIC TURNED BACK
Traffic TO and from Los Angeles
was being turned back by the high
way patrol Highway maintenance
crews were working to repair the
damage but were hampereI by con-
tlnued rains and flood conditions.
Two breaks in the West Side Main
Canal south Of Highway 90 flooded
that road. which vas labelled i'm
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-19

Anderson it no longer will need set
asides on lamb, butter and cheese
However, ,Anderson refused to con-
firm this Saturday.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-19
Better learn to swim

II ~ IT " = " TIT
The health department; found it,
Self III a distinctly unhealthy situa-
ton Saturday morning when a COM
bination Of weather and plumbing
caused 4 flood in the courthouse
basement which reached its peak III
the health office laboratory The
staff organized an ,uertr--cy crew
to ball and carry records to sufety
and were hoping the storm would
subside before RATS became ncccs-
Sary.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-19
p AMBlIuG
1%FfoRrED
Next Time Take a Boat

When rains like the present one
flood the valley, The Imperial Hri-
cation District really works over
time trying to stop canal breaks, cut
down water How, and protect roads
So, true to his Job. Byron Walker.
water superintendent for Westmor-
land got up early Saturday morn
ing to investigate the washout in
the san Felipe area west Of his
town. The latest communique from
the area reports Walker is maroon
ed, but safe, waiting for the water
to go down.
Planes are ready to parachute
supplies, RR understands.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-19
WEATHER

maximum Friday &c. minimum Saturday 76; am
saturday 80. humidity 81 noon Saturday "a, hu-
nudity so; ) pm. Friday 81, humidity 81.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-19

Il: A. HAY-NO. l Barley S24-26; No. 1 Oat hay
S@9-5I; u. ). No. l Alfalfa S3O-3f U. S. No
Alfalfa green and leafy S275O-28.5O; No. S24-25
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-26

/ Hunter, staff Sgt. Frank l., North
Vile.
IsaacsOn, list 1t. Everett l., RepuO.
lie.
Jackson, Pfc. Milton D., Detroit
Jakubkovic. Pvt Andrew. Detroit.
Jones. Sgt. Lloyd r., Roseyillc.
Klooste, man. PVT Edward. Jr.
Kolasa. Pfc. Harry F.. Bay City,
Korejsza, staff Sgt Leopold f.
q Detroit.
Koyala, Pfc Leslie j.. Chassell.
Kuna Tech. sgt. Richard F, De
troit
Lee. Cpl Robert C., Alpcna.
Lesner, staff Sgt Raymond j.,
Crosse lie.
Littler, Sgt, Maurice W, Kalama.
ZO0
Livedou. Pfc. Frank J.. Detroit.
Lovey, LIST. Ii. Alexander, Lincoln
Park.
Maozes. Pfc Alex !. Dearborn
McAfee. Sgt. Edward H.. Mouoroe.
McColley, Sgt. Max w, s.. Clair
Shores.
McInerney Pvt William r.. De
troit.
Moore. Pvt. Clarence +. Jr. Fern.
dale.
Mouradlan. PIT. Zayen, Detroit.
Mukensturm, PFC Robert c., Ann
ArbOf.
Mulligan. Pvt. Bernard H., Detroit.
Nasser. staff Sgt Michael p, Grand
Rapids.
Noumann. PVT. Clarence r.. sagi.
paw.
Niles, Pfc. Jack X, Flint.
O'Donnell Pfc. Ronald F.. Detroit.
Ogle, PVT. Beecher b., Detroit.
Oliver. Pvt. William NJ, Grand Rap
ids.
Oxby. staff sgt William X, North
MuskegOn.
Philo. Staff Sgt. Edward b, Hes
peria.
Poikoncn, Pvt. Victor w. Detroit.
Policeman Tee. Sgt. Harold A.,
Grand Rapids.
Pucilowski, sgt Anton j., Bessc.
mer.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-26
Casualties
"A pint OF blood can save a
life. Call Red Cross NOW for
your appointn emit"

Michigan personnel killed in ac-
ton in European area include:
Atkinson, Pvt Russell H., Bay City.
Bachinski, Pvt. Joseph L., Manistee.
Baroule. Pvt. Mitchell, Detroit.
Batty. Capt Jack G. W. Battle Crk.
Behnke. Pvt Curtis W. Ferndale.
Berry. Pfc. Howard c., Carson City.
Bofink. LIST. Ii Frederick C., Jack
son.
Puis. Pvt. Harry l.. Monroe.
Caskie. Pvt Rolla. Detroit
CaWood. Tech Sgt. Henry b.. WI
loN Run.
DcMagsio, staff Sgt James c.
Albion
Dillen, Pvt. Harol dW, sturgis.
Dobis, Pfc John. St. Charles.
Dye. 2nd It. Hilbert +, Detroit,
Ewen. Sgt. Lester E.. Pontiac.
Farmer, Pvt. John A., Detroit.
Farrell. Pfc. Wayne. Gregory.
Fisher LIST 1t. Dale NJ, Empire
Ford. Pvt. Milton j.. Houghton L.
Eye. Pvt Ned f.. Detroit
Garleut, End 1t John H., East Ian
sing.
Garner Pvt. Gordon r.. Detroit
Gniewek. Pvt. Adam G.. Detroit
Goeman, Sgt Peter j., Grand Rap
ids.
Good Pvt. Harold l., buchanan.
Gooding. Pvt Francis Y, Detroit.
Gordon, End It. Arthur J., Sterling.
Hager, End 1t. Frank j.. lronwood.
HAMMER, staff Sgt William j.
Pellston.
Hanton. Pfc. Robert +. Port Huron
Harris. Tech. Sgt. Thomas F.
Crosse Pointe.
Hess, Pfc. Harold. Clare.
Hoffman. Pvt. Victor D.. Nashville
Holwerda. Pvt Peter. Grand Rapids
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-26
Begole News

Begole, Mich.-A chicken supper.
sponsored by the Parents, Teachers
Association, was held Friday eve
ming at the Begole school About
$50 were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Budd and
Mrs. Ora Miller from here attend
ed birthday dinner Sunday at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Har-
rison. Wayne. DR.. and Mrs. Karl
Valentine, Detroit, were present.
Mrs. Harrison's birthday was Sun
day.
Mrs. Julia lander. Plymouth, was
a house guest of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F.
Sheppard over the week end.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-26
Detroit Cash Grain

WHEAT-No. / red. $l.74is.
Mailing BARLEY-choice new,
$I.4i-1.50; needles. sl.15.