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Detroit evening times., 1945-09-01
BOY sTARvES TO DEATH

MCGrdth saw one American bOy
starve to death because he could
not eat a steady diet of rice. The
boy consumed no food at all in
his last As days alive.
Cremations were carried out
frequently, in full view of the
entire camp.
McGrath said the prisoners used
TO operate on each other with
raZors for such necessary surgery
as the removal of carbuncles and
boils. He swore he never heard
from relatives and was never al
lowed TO write.
I've seen fliers brought to
camp suffering terrible burns"
McGrath went on. They got
no medical attention whatso-
ever. heard their screams and
saw them 20 out of their heads"
NO SOFT PEACE
T want no easy peace for
the japanese"
Young McGrath was shot down
over Tokyo. He bailed out and
landed in a residential district
where civilians beat him with
clubs and threw rocks at him.
Then soldiers seized him and
beat him with swords and bay
IenetSr His wounds were not treated
for As days.
Eighty per cent of us got
beri-beri," he said. II now have
pellegra.
Tronically. on the day the
war ended, the Japs gave each
of us 1000 vitamin pills and
told us to sun ourselves"
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-01
Macarthur Calls Inn
HirOhifO'S Advisers
Continued from Page One

ing into Atsugi Airfield by plane
from Okinawa and into Yokohama
and the Yokosuka naval base by
landing craft from a huge fleet in
Tokyo Bay. More than 10000
Americans already were ashore.
More than 100 Superfortresses
and an escort of fighters circled
over the Tokyo area on watch for
any sign of Japanese treachery.
All guns were loaded and
manned.
Patrols Of American troops
from Atsugi and seaborne units
from Yokosuka linked up in the
vicinity of Yokohama and quickly
consolidated their hold on the tri-
angle bound by the three cities.
OCCUPATION DETAILS
Gen. Macarthur was hard al
work on details of the occupation
in his new headquarters.
American newSmen re a d )
have ventured from Yokohama
into rubble-heaped Tokyo. bu'
! Macarthur was waiting to builC
up a larger and more impressive
force before formally occupying
the capital He may enter Tokyo
within the next few days, however
Adm. HalSey, whose Thirc
Fleet flagship, the Missouri, vii.
be the scene Of Japan formal
surrender on Sunday, raised his
| Ifour-star flag over the sur
rendered Yokosuka naval base
headquarters.
Adm. Nimitz. commander In
chief Of the Pacific Fleet, and
Halsey made a two-hour inspec-
ton tour Of the base and re-
ported that il was only in fair
shape, with much equipment IN
poor or wrecked condition.
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-01
NOT AN ULTIMATUM

The state department made pub
lie a letter written by former Sec
retary of State Hull in which he
denied that his Nov. 26, 1941, pro-
poSals 10 Japan for peace in the
Orient were lin any sense an ulti-
matum'
The letter evidently was re-
leased in reply 10 the army board S
charge that Hull's proposals were
interpreted as an ultimatum and
touched the button" which
started the war.
Meanwhile, evidence multiplied
that a portion of the Pearl Harbor
report still untold concerned the
source and disposition of diplo-
matte reports 10 Washington on
the eve of the attack that the Japs
were about 10 strike.
Senator Walsh Cd of Massa-
chusetts, chairman of the naval
affairs committee, declared that il
was his understanding that a por-
tion of the navy's report was still
classified as top secret"
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-01

other 70 minutes while other
prisoners were compelled to
stand at attention and watch
the inhuman spectacle.
"Once I saw an American boy
steal carrot" said McGrath.
The guard made him open his
mouth, and then he slugged him
three times, knocking him un-
conscious. The boys teeth we're
knocked out and one of his ear
drums was broken by the po-
erful blows"
nov craDxrrS no nr..
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1945-10-12
Vets Approve
Peace Draft

WASHINGTON. Oct. 1.-THE
American Legion today vigor-
ously approved Gen. Marshalrs
proposal that the nations youth
be given one year Of military in
struction under a universal train
ing program. y
n The Veterans OF Foreign Wars
Talso lauded MarShall's objective
of establishing a trained military
reserve force capable of defending
the country in any emergency but
are uncommitted on any plan.
Resolutions approving universal
training were adopted at the re-
cent VIEW national encampment
in Chicago but the organization
carefully omitted any recommen-
dalton as TO length or type Of in
struction.
Prior To the convention, the
VFW had advocated a program
under which all youths would re-
ceive military instruction in ma
tional guard units in their home
communities, plan bearing
marked resemblance TO some fea-
lures of the famous Siwss system.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1945-10-12
City Seeks 10 Speed
Fair Grounds Park

Plans for city acquisition of part
of the State Fair Grounds for use
as a playground were furthered
today when a letter was for
warded 10 1t. Gov. Vernon j.
Brown requesting that all land
and facilities at the Fair Grounds
not used by the state fair conn
mission or the racing commits
sion be turned over to the city.
John j. Considine, parks super
intendent, accompanied Brown on
a survey of the grounds last week.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1945-10-12
Youths, IL. Sought
by Regular Army

Regular army enlistments may
now be made by 17-year-olds. with
periods of service ranging from
l8 months to three years. Those
in the new age bracket must have
the written consent Of their par
ents or guardians.
Discharged servicemen may re-
enlist with a permanent grade
equal to that they held when re-
leased, Mastering out pay will not
be affected.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1945-10-12
Husband Sentenced,
Wife Held in Theft

a three 10 four-year sentence
was imposed on Leonard Lee
Shearer, 20, of 635 Peterboro by
Recorders Judge Joseph A. ellis
today after he pleaded guilty To
stealing $1,000 worth OF clothing
from a neighbor's apartment.
His wife. Eunice. "a. pleaded
not guilty 10 the same charge be-
fore Recorders Judge w. Mckay
Skillman and was hled for trial.
The daily bulletin. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1942-1946, 1945-03-03
SHEPARD TO SPEAK AT
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

w A S HIN G. TON, Feb. %
(ANP). - DR.. Marshall Shepard,
recorder of deeds, is to address the
graduating class of Red Cross
trainees at American university
here, March 3. This class, COM
posed of white and colored stu
dents, will be the 157th class to
graduate. 1t is composed of club,
hospital and canteen workers, To
date more than $1,000 persons
have completed the orientation
course at American university and
The daily bulletin. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1942-1946, 1945-03-03
DR.. TOBIAS IS HOWARD
anniversary SPEAKER

WASHINGTON, Feb. % (ANP)
DIR. Charming H. Tobias, senior
secretary, National Council of the
YMCA, will be the chief speaker at
the celebration of Howard univer-
sity's 77th anniversary here March
2. An elaborate program including
presentation of annual alumni
awards to several notables and a
21st Annual Charter Day dinner
have been scheduled, the university
has announced.
The alumni awards, for distin-
guished post graduate achieve
ments, will be conferred in morning
exercises in the Andrew Rankin
Memorial chapel. Recipients in
clude Atty. Charles w. Anderson
LIB, Howard, member of the Ken
lucky legislature and president
National Bar association, for dis
tinguished achievement in govern
ment; DR.. Eva B. Dykes, ABB.
Howard; ABB, MA, Ph.D., Rad
cliffe college, former teacher al
Dunbar high here, professor Of
The daily bulletin. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1942-1946, 1945-03-03

have been assigned to both foreign
and domestic service. DR.. Shepard
will be the second Negro speaker to
have delivered the graduation ad-
dress. 1t. Col Campbell Johnson
was the other.
The daily bulletin. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1942-1946, 1945-03-03

English at Howard and now at
Oakwood college, Huntsville, Ala,
in the field of teaching; and DIR. E.
Franklin Frazier, ABB, Howard;
AM, Clark university; PH.D.,
University of Chicago, professor of
sociology at Howard and author of
"The Negro Family in America" :"
for achievement in the field of So
Geological research.
Previous recipients of the award
have included Col. Campbell G..
Johnson, assistant director, ma
tional selective service; Zera Neale
Hurston, author; DR.. Orville T.
Ballard, head of the Municipal City
tuberculosis sanitarium in Louis
vile; Nine. Lillian Evanti, artist
and opera singer; Thurgood Mar.
shall, attorney and special counse
for the NAACP; and Walter Lin.
coin Hawkins, chemist with the Bel
Telephone company.
The daily bulletin. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1942-1946, 1945-03-03

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Detroit evening times., 1945-05-02
u. s. May Seize
.Bitunninous Pits

WASHINGTON. May I GNS)
Surprise work StoppageS in
bituminouS coal mines, which
brought an immediate threat of
government seizure. were blamed
by the United Mine Workers to-
day on governmental delay in ap-
proving the new wage agreement
in the industry.
Secretary of Interior 1ckeS re-
ported TO President Truman that
several soft-coal pits were shut
down and that he was ready 10
take them over. AT least 10000
mines in Pennsylvania were re-
ported idle.
Ickes said he also was prepared
10 take similar action in the an
thracite fields where 1900 mines
are idle as result of failure 10 sign
a new contract by midnight last
night.
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-02
North Ita|y
Army Quits

ROME. May I (UPD-Marshal
Rodolfo GRAHAM Internationally
surrendered the German controlled
Italian Ligurian army to the Al
lies today, while New Zealand
troops Of the Fifteenth Army
group made contact with Marshal
Titos YugoSlavian forces Is miles
northwest of Venice.
Graziani, who is an Allied cap
tive. told German and Italian
troops of the Ligurian army that
further resistance would be use
less" and ordered his troops 10
lay down their arms.
The Second New Zealand Divi-
sion crossed the Isonzo River in
northeastern Italy and made con-
tact with Tito's forces in the Mon
falcone area.
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-02
Congressman Meet
Truman at Capitol

WASHINGTON, May 1 (1NS)
President Truman, in an un-
precedented gesture of good will
toward Congress, today came 10
the Capitol to personally meet
the 435 members of the House.
The House took a recess so that
hts members could file into the
office Of Speaker Sam Rayburn
and shake hands with the Presi-
dent. The Senate was not in
session.
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-02

total support in everything he
has DONE
As an answer to reports that
Molotov was packing his bags in
huff" over the Argentine deci.
sion, il was stated authoritatively
that at a Big Four meeting last
night in Stettinius' apartment,
Molotov showed no indication OF
displeasure.
II was stated that the meeting
of the four co-presidentS of the
conference was the most har-
monious and satisfactory yet held
here.
Molotov bitterly opposed invit-
ing Argentina 10 join the confer
ence, but was overruled by vote
of the full conference last night
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-02
Civilian Defense Ends
In Britain ToniQht

LONDON. May (UP)-Brit-
aims civil defense duties end at
midnight tonight after five and a
half years of service.
War organizations OF the civil
defense general services will be
disbanded as of Wednesday. The
order applies TO air raid wardens,
light and heavy rescue workers.
control centers and first aid post
workers. \>.\
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-02
National League
Sd Army Discovers
Nazi Anti Jewish Laws

EICHSTADT, Germany. May 1
QNS)-The original document
proclaiming Nazi Germanys anti
Jewish"Nuernberg laws" fell into
the hands of the u. S. Third Army
today.
Labeled as an instrument de-
signed to Safeguard German blood
and honor" the document, COM
plete with Adolf Hitler's signature,
was found in the Eichstadt Bank.
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-02
Liberated Russians
Celebrate MAY Day

EAST OF THE ELBE RIVER,
Germany, May 1 QNS)-Ameri-
can officers and members of the
military government were de-
luged today with requests from
liberated Russians for pictures of
Stain and Russian food and liquor
to use in celebration of May Day.
Russian troops along the Elbe
who linked up with the Americans
also planned special festivities for
the day, a traditional Holiday.
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-02
Last Burma Bastion
Falling 10 British

BEFORE PEGU. Burma. May /
(UPl--British armor and infantry
virtually surrounded Pegu today
and fall of the city. 50 miles above
Rangoon, was expected momen-
tarily, ending what was believed
would be the last major battle for
Burma.
Anglo-American prisoners of
war who escaped to British lines
said today that Japanese forces
were abandoning Rangoon, the
Burmese capital.
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-02
Chandler Opposes }
Drafting AZ Players

ST. LOUIS, May (UP)--Sena-
tor A. B. tHappy) Chandler, new
high commissioner of baseball. to-
day denounced the practice Of
d ra fling 4-Fs simply because
they happen to be ballplayers."
He told reporters at press con-
ference he had discussed this
practice with the President Of the
United States before ! came here.
Mr.. Truman said he would look
into the matter"
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-02
City's Institutions
Face Meat Shortage

City institutions, Including Re-
ceiving Hospital, will be without
meat in a few days unles a supply
is found quickly, Ernest Jones,
head Of the department of pur-
chases and supplies, revealed to-
day.
Jones made the revelation in
asking that council approve a pur-
chase order for 1900 dozen eggs
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-02
YankS Seize HOrthy
And z NaZi MarSIlaIS

WITH U. s. SEVENTH ARMY,
Germany, May 1 (UP)-Adm.
Nicholas Horthy, former regent of
Hungary, and two German field
marshals were revealed today to
be in the hands of American Sew
enth Army forces.
The field marshals were Will
helm Ritter Won Leeb and Will
helm List. Both commanded large
German forces in the Polish,
French and Russian campaigns.
Horthy, who was found at Well
'heim In southwest Germany, was
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-02
n.
Australians,
YanksStage
Isle Assault

MANILA, May / (UPy
An Allied invasion of
Borneo, Japan's biggest
and richest island con.
quest in the Pacific, was
announced by Australian
government officials in
Canberra today.
A Canberra dispatch re-
layed to Manila said Aus
ltralian treasurer j. b. Chiley
announced the invasion Of
Borneo to the commonwealth
legislature today.
Chifley said Australian
troops participated in the
landing, indicating that Amer
ican invasion forces also were
involved.
TOKYO CONFIRMS
There was no immediate con-
firmation at Gen. MacArthur's
headquarters, but an earlier
Tokyo broadcast said Allied troops
were pouring ashore on the east
coast of the immensely rich oil
and rubber producing island in
the Dutch East Indies.
The Japanese broadcast said
the troops went ashore last night
under cover OF a naval lombard
ment In the Tarakan area, ITS
miles southwest of American
bases at the southern end of the
lSulu Archipelago.
| LARGE OIL CENTER
| The Tarakan area Is one Of the
largest oil centers in the East
Indies. Tarakan itself, however, ID
a comparatively small island in
the Celebes Sea, several miles off
the east coast of Borneo.
Tokyo said the invasion forces
had landed late at night and were
engaged In combat by the Japa.
Inese garrison. ~
Although the reported invasion
Isite was not given, ii presumably
was in the wide delta area on tho
eastern shore opposite Tarakan.
Sd LARGEST ISLAND
Borneo, the worlds third Iargs
est island, covering 392, 900 sqyoEu
miles. and particularly Taraka1l
have been bombed repeatedly
since Gen. MacArthur's forc&s
Swept through the southern
Philippines.
The Tawi Tawi base at the
southern end of the Sulu Arch.
: pelago is only 80 miles from tie
northeast corner of Borneo<
American controlled Palswan.
in the southwestern Philippines. Is
1S0 miles from the northwest
corner.
Borneo has a population Of ap-
proximately 1900, 1000.
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-02

placed In protective custody.
Troops of the 36th Division found
him and his family at Wahbichl
Castle on the northern fringe OF
the Austrian Tyrol. He was re-
ported in good health.
Horthy was spirited into Ger
many by the Nazis when his Hun
garian government tried 70 make
peace with the Allies, and some
reports had Indicated he was dead.
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-02
Light on Capital Soon

WASHINGTON. May 1 CUP)-
Flood lights that bathed the
Capitol dome in peacetime will be
turned on again when Germany
surrenders, Speaker Sam Rayburn
told the House today. h1>
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-02

LONDON, May 1 (UP)-Victory
in Europe will bring an immediate
reduction in British censorship
Rear Adm. George p. Thomson,
director of the British press GEN.
sorship. said TODAY.
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-02
1t. Heminqway Freed

MOOSBURG PRISON CAMP,
Germany, May 1 QNS)-Lt. Jack
Hemingway, son of the author,
Ernest Hemingway, was among
American prisoners released when
Allied forces overran Moosburg,
army officials disclosed TODAY.
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-02

WASHINGTON, May UP)-
President Truman motored to the
Capitol today and had luncheon
with Speaker Sam Rayburn. Ths
White House authorized publica-
ton Of the fact that he had gone
TO the Capitol.
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-02
More Food for Dutch

LONDON, May 1 UNS)-A
force of $50 Raj Lancasters last
night dropped 1,25O tons of food
for the second straight day TO
Holland residents.
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-02
BY LEO MACDONELL

BY LEO MACDONELL
BRIGGS STADIUM. May l.
Walter Wilson and Joe Haynes,
right-handerS, were the rival pitch
ers as the Tigers and White SoX
took the field here today in the
first Of three-game series.
Wilson, a recruit from Buffalo,
was starting a big league game
for the first time. He pitched
six and two-thirdS scoreless in
nings against the Indians in a re-
lief job here recently.
Haynes beat the Browns in his
only start of the season.
Roy Cullenbine was in left field
for the Tigers and Ed Boron at
third.
FIKsI INNING
CHICACo--Moses lined TO Cramer Hockett
walked DickShot nied 10 Cramef NsRel
forced Hoekett. Boron to Mayo. No run.
no HIT no error.
grounded out. sehsh to NsEel cullenoine
was out Michaels TO Nagel. No run, no hit.
no error.
SECOND INNING
CHICACo-cuccinello popped 10 Webb IN
snort center field Schalk nieo 10 Cullen
bine. MiehaelS popped 10 Swift. No run
no hit no error
DETROIT York popped to cuccineiIo
Cramer fouled 10 Nagel. OUTLAW fouled to
MichaelA No run, no hit, no error,
THIRD INNING
CHICAGO-Tresh fied 20 Cullenbine Hayne,
lined 70 Mayo Moses was out York 20 vii
son who covered hrSt base. No run, no hit
no error.
DETRoIT--webb singled 10 center Swift
sacrificed. Haynes to NaEel. Wilson was out
Cucclnello 70 Nagel Webb holding second
Boron was out. Nagel 20 Haynes who GOV
cred first. No run, one hit. no error.
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-02

JAPs NAME ADMIRAL TO NEW OFFICE

SAN FRANCISCO, May (UP)-Adm. Soemu Toy
oda commander in chief of the Japanese combined fleets
has been appointed head of newly created general
headquarters to coordinate all Japanese naval activities,
Tokyo announced TODAY.
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-02
NO NEW REPLY

Bernadotte and the foreign
Office spokesman emphasized that
no new reply from Himmler had
been transmitted 10 the Allies
through the Swedish government
todsy-a statement which did not
preclude the possibility of Berna-
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-02

dotte's communicating direct with
the Allied embassies in Stock
holm.
Bernadotte had no immediate
word on the persistent reports
that the Germans were withdraw
ing from Copenhagen and possibly
all Denmark az prelude to their
surrender.
Swedish reports said the Ger
mans were Withdrawing from
Copenhagen and southern Sjael-
land the island on which the
Danish capital is situated. Danish
circles In Stockholm speculated
that The Germans probably in
tended to quit all Denmark.
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-02
THE WEATHER
nOuRLY TEMPERATURES

The sun will set IT $50 m todsy ana
riss tomorrow a. Gas
The moon set at el4 m today and
I1sek tomorrow at II 5 . m.
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-02
Wilson Faces
Sox in Opener
CHICAGO r H E
600
DETROIT
600
r H z
600
DETROIT
600

Haynes and fresh; Wilson and
Swift.
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-02
fnterns,ion,I sound Photo

Niggeling and Ferrell; O'Neill
and Garbark.
Philadelphia at New York, post
poned.
Cleveland at st. Louis night
game.
National League
New York at Philadelphia, post
poned.
st. Louis at Pittsburgh, post
poned.
Boston at Brooklyn, postponed.
Only games scheduled.
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-02
CHURCHILL STANDS BY

Churchill said ne would inform
Commons Immediately of any
major developments and the Brit
ish home ministry said the prime
minister would broadcast as soon
as word OF Cermany's surrender
was received
Bernadotte partially lifted the
secrecy covering his recent ac-
tivities during a press conference
late today in the Swedish foreign
Office in Stockholm.
He refused TO give details OF
any of his discussions with Hmm
Ter. beyond the fact that they
had met 10 days ago in the Baltic
port OF Luebeck-obviously 10
discuss the Allied demand that
Germany surrender uncondition-
ally to the United States, Britain
and Russia.
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-02
PRAISES STETTINIUS

Those questions will be threshec
out here.
Senator Vandenberg tR) oi
Michigan, a member Of the L. S
delegation, meanwhile made tht
following statement:
'T have been close to the pro-
ceedings Of the last few days.
Our secretary Of state has acted
Ike q thoroughbred and has my
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-02
BACK TO KING CHRISTIAN

Another Stockholm dispatch
said the Germans were expected
10 turn back the administration
OF Denmark 10 King Christian
today The Danish Parliament
may be convened by telephone.
the dispatch said
The resignation Of the German
puppet government headed by
Continued on Page 2. Col. u
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-02
Peace Proposal
Denied by Count

LONDON, May ! (UP)-Count
Folke Bernadotte, Swedish ennis
sary reputed TO be negotiating
with Nazi leaders for Germany S
surrender. confirmed today that
he had conferred with Heinrich
HImmler 10 days ago
A Swedish foreign office spokes-
man insisted however. that Berna-
dotte had not brought back any
new peace message from Himmler
10 be transmitted 10 the Allies
through the Stockholm govern
Tnent.
Prime Minister Churchill. mean
\while. limited in Commons that an
yofficial statement clarifying the
entire situation might he expected
soon.
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-02

.a1a|3ES13

AMERICAN TANKS NEAR HITLER BIRTHPLACE
WITH U. S. THIRD ARMY, GERMANY, May 1
(UP)-Amercan tanks today reached the Inn River in
the immediate vicinity of Braunau, birthplace OF Hitler
JAP BERLIN ENJOYS FLEE TO SWEDEN
STOCKHOLM, May NNS)-A yacht flying the
japanese flag arrived at south Sweden port today with
nine members Of the japanese legation in Berlin.
YANKS REPORTED ON NORTH GERMAN PLAIN
NEW YORK, May (UP)-The British radio quoted
q Hamburg broadcast tonight saying that American
airborne troops and glders had landed the north
German plain in the sector Of the British Second Army
100000 PRISONERS FREED BY ALLIES
! SUPREME HQ, AEF. May ONS)-More than
100000 refugees displaced persons and liberated pris
have been located by three Allied groups since
the entry into Germany Allied headquarters announced
today.
u. s. FIIERS WRECK JAP LOCOMOTIVES
CHUNGKING, May ! (UP)-Fourteenth Air Force
fighters and bombers in a series of sweeps against the
enemy's railroad system in the Yellow River de-
stroyed locomotive and damaged p yesterday,
announced today
Al