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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-14

staff take over, but said they
could not work longer than
December and through the
early part Of January.
When Mitchell had con-
cluded his statement. Chair
man Barley (D-Ky) told
the counsel:
80 far as this committee,
the Congress and the country
is concerned, this develop
ment is tragic. "
Rep. Gearhart (R-Califl de-
manded today that the Pearl Har.
hor investigation get the real
story OF the Japanese attack from
enlisted men who were in Hawaii
Dec. :, 1871.
Gearhart said he would make z
formal demand on Chairman Bark
ley DkyD for the Senate. House
committee 10 subpoena some nr
the ordinary men who got caught
in IN raid.
Gerhart said he was prompted
particularly in his demand for CT.
witnesses nv letter he received
from man who served with the
Air Corps as clerk at Hickman
Field the Army Air Base in Ha-
wall vi h was shattered by bomb
ing and strafing Japanese planes.
The letter. dated Dec. 3 l945,
bore the signature of stephen l..
Carmalt. Pittsburgh
Gearhart made public at yester.
days hearing portion Of the
letter in which Csrmslt said Hick-
am Field was on an sll-out alert
from December to December s.
hut that the alert was called off
the day before the attack.
Gparhart asked committee coun.
sci 10 obtain any Army records
tIADnnD
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-14
Congress Today

,Bv Associated Press
Pearl Harbor Committee cues
lions 1t. gen Leonard 7. Gerow.
Senate
Continues debate on bill TO raise
paw of federal employees.
Military Committee hears vice
Admiral Il VI. Ramsey on armed
forces merger legislation.
Atomic Energy Committee hears
naval officers view on atomic con
troll
Labor Committee continues con
sideration ~ strike prevention leg
islation.
House
Considers amendments to revised
employment legislation
Labor Committee hears CiO
chief Philip Murray on Presidents
strike prevention bill
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-14
Gearhart Seeks
Soldiers Veu
of Jap Assault

Washington, Dec l4-AP-The entire legal staff Of tho
Congressional Pearl Harbor Committee asked to be excu
ed from further part in the inquiry.
William d. MITCHELL Chief COUNSEL of the prcsert Son
ate-HouSe committee and Attorney General in the Hoover
administration told the committee that some of its mem
DerS mad so broadened the scope of the inquiry that would
take months complete it, 1t had been planned to wind
up by January 3
Mitchell said the legal staff would be glad to helm new
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-14
Renovation of
Hull Proposed

Letting Of contracts for the com
plete remodeling OF Hull Hospital.
former contagious disease struc.
ture. is slated for the Board Of Pub.
lie Works meeting tonight. accord.
ing TO William {. Durant chairman
81 the hospital committee.
y II is planned to remodel the old
dwelling into nurses home, with
a capacity OF II extra nurses
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-14
U. S. WEATHER REPORT

Lower Michlgan-Cloudy with
SNOW fluries tonight and Satur.
day Continued cold Saturday.
Highest temperature yesterday.
Is. lowest. 20. Highest temperature
one year ago today. IS; lowest. II.
Highest temperature this date in
last 70 years; 81 in 1881; loves,
i in 1914.
The sun sets today at 500 p. m.
and rises Saturday at 1853 =. -.
The moon rises today at e:l7 p. m.
and sets Saturday at 3:27 q. m.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-14

These lines, however. are so CON
structed that we can expand our
schedule without complex construc.
ton changes.
The Kaiser and Frazer cars. an
all-purpose tractor and the spec
tacular new Rototiller, will he un.
yelled to the American public IN
major cities beginning January 30
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-14
Storm Brings
CarCrashes

Ypsilanti's first taste OF real win.
ter SHOWS Thursday afternoon and
today resulted in three minor acct
dents. and extra work for the street
and the county road departments.
Truck in Crash
Collision of truck, semi trailer
type. and a passenger automobile
Thursday evening on Michigan
Ave. one half mile west of Plat
Rd.. resulted in considerable dam
age to both The truck was he ne
driv by Robert l.. Coffey, Wayne,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-14

WASHINGTON ms Ensign
John Woolston. Of Seattle. Wash.
testified today that at least $50 men
lost their lives on the Indianapolis
when they were trapped in sleep
ing quarters below decks in the vi
cinity of the two explosions which
sank the cruiser.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-14

EXCLUSIVE WRAPPING OF
CHRISTMAS GIFTS. Phone 7e2.M.
adv.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-14
Flashes of
Late News

GALLUP. N. NJ ms Seven
teen persons were hOspltaliZed In
Gallup today with injuries received
In train collision in Arizona. -Four
were repor ed In serious condition.
The four are: Luther e. Clegg, So,
OF Houston. Texas Isaac Spharr.
So, Of Omaha, Neb., Hubert b.
Matthews, q. and George W, Gard
ner, IS, both OF Winslow, Ariz. Mat
thews and Gardner we're flagman
and fireman respectively on troop
train which collided with the Santa
FEES Grand Canyon limi. ed between
Ghetto and Houch, Ariz.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-14

LONDON ms Mexican dele
gate Luis Nervo recommended to
the UNO general questions com
mittee today that the United States
he selected as permanent seat Of
the tNO. Mevico's recommenda-
tion was endorsed by Manuel Guer-
zero Of Venezuela.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-14

BATAVIA-lNS-A battalion Of
tank-supported British troops vir.
tually wiped out the Java village Of
Bekssi today in reprisal for the
slaughter by IndonesIan forces OF
81 British soldiers. lncendiary
bombs and torches reduced the vii
lase n smoking ruins Raj planes
shot M truckloads OF natives at
tempting to flee.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-14

PITTSBORO. IND -AP Two by
ISLANDERS were killed but the driver
Of tractor.trailer escaped un-
scratched when New York Cen.
usl train h1t the stePtfadeu We
hirle here. Knocked 10 the side Of
the tracks, the big trailer killed
George o. Ward, 81, retired rail.
road section foreman. then crash
ed into lumber office. fatally in
jurying Carl Waters. S. The driver
was Cameron Burns, OF Crswfords-
vile, Ind.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-14

WASHINGTON-UP The Gov
eminent has halted the release Of
surplus butter stocks. a move that
is expected to intensity the nation
wide butter shortage and accom-
psnying black markets, il was
learned today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-14

WASHINGTON -AP-The atom
ir Bomb Is expected to get its ocean
test in remote corner OF the Ia
cific sometime next spring Al.
though White House announce
ment that President Truman him
self suggested the joint army navy
test against wsrsnips indicates de
sire for early action, those in a po-
sition 10 know said the prepare
tons may require as much as five
months.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-14

Vs. VI Nlhuhdt sN'bsH AAh'NAN -
Matthews, q. and George w Gard
ner, IS, both Of WinsloW, Ariz. Mat
thews and Gardner we're flagman
and fireman respectively on a troop
train which collided with the Santa
FEES Grand Canyon limi.ed between
Ghetto and Houch, Arlz.
LONDON ms Guards stood by
with fire hoses today az wardresses
sought to quell the second outbreak
this week at Aylesbury Womens
Prison. The disturbance broke out
at suppertime last night when in.
mates smashed crockery and other
articles.
BOSTON ms Twenty seven
officers. and men OF the Canadian
Corvette King liS, which went
down in Gaspe Bay, were rescued
by the Coast Guard today from the
stranded Venezuelan freighter In
dependencia. aground II miles off
Sankaty Head, Nantucket Island.
TOKYO ms Gen. Douglass
Macarthur ordered searching in
uuirv today desi gned TO lay bare full
details OF incidents used by Japan
TO launch and expand her war of
aggression in the far East. The
Allied Supreme Commander issued
n directive to the Japanese govern
mpnt TO submit fun documentary
details on six Of the major motor
ious incidents" dating back as far
ns 1892 when Manchurla was in
vaded.
MOSCOW AP- \ spokesman
for the r. s Embassy here said Sec
rotary Of State James F. Byrnes'
plane was expected 10 arrive in
Moscow today unless the weather
changed No snow was falling in
the Russian Capital this morning,
TEHRAN-AP--A high govern
ment source said today that the
fall of Tabriz, largest city in Trans
northwestern province Of AZerhai-
hu. to rebellious tribesmen was
Imminent The announcement
came as Provincial Governor Bay
att arrived in Tehran after flight
from ths~hesiogod "ity. Bayait said
he had been forced 10 leave Tabriz
by leaders OF the movement for local
autonomy.
WASHlNGTON-AP-The atom
VI Bomb Is expected to get its ocean
test In remote corner Of the Ia
cific sometime next spring Al
though a White House announce
ment that President Truman nm
self suggested the Joint army navy
sire for early action, those in po-
sition To kno" said the prepare
mons may require as much as IlVe
months
FIIISBORO. IND AR Two by
ISLANDERS were killed nut the driver
oI tractor'lfaller escaped hn-
scratched When New YORK Cen
49, -
the tracks, the big trailer Killed
George o. Ward, 81, retired rail
road section foreman, then crash
20 INTO lumber oftice' Iatally IN
1uryins carr waters %. the driver
VAS cameron Burns, OF Crawtords-
vile, Ind.
eminent has halted the release Of
surplus butter stocks move that
rs expected TO Intensity the nation
wide butter shortage and accom-
panylng black markets, 1t was
learned today.
BATANIA-lNS-A battalion of
tually wiped out the Java village Of
Bekssi today In reprisal for the
slaughter by lndonesian forces OF
81 British soldiers. lncendiary
bombs and torches reduced the vii
LACE N smoking ruins. RAJ planes
shot m truckloads OF natives at
tempting to flee.
-
LONDON ms Mexican dele.
gate Luis Nervo recommended to
the UNO general questions com
mittee today that the United States
he selected as permanent seat Of
he NJ TO-
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-14

highest dollar for clean win he
only. Phone all9. Adv.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-14

LONDON ms Guards stood by
with fire hoses today az wardresses
sought to quell the second outbreak
this week at Aylesbury Women's
Prison. The disturbance broke out
at suppertime last night, when in.
mates smashed crockery and other
articles.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-14

See PEARL HARBOR Page 5
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-14

See JAYCEEs Page S
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-14

BOSTON ms Twenty seven
officers. and men OF the Canadian
Corvette King liS, which went
down in Gaspe Bay, were rescued
by the Coast Guard today from the
stranded Venezuelan freighter In
dependencia. aground II miles off
Sankaty Head, Nantucket Island.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-14

See STORM Page 5
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-14

TEHRAN-AP-A high govern
nent source said today that the
fall of Tabriz, largest city in Trans
northwestern province Of AZerhai-
hu. TO rebellious tribesmen was
Imminent The announcement
came as Provincial Governor Bay
att arrived in Tehran after flight
from the-besioEed ~ity. Bayatt said
ne had been forced 10 leave Tabriz
by leaders OF the movement for local
autonomy.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-14

MOSCOW AP- \ spokesman
for the u s Embassy here said Sec
rotary Of State James +. Byrnes'
plane was expected 10 arrive in
Moscow today unless the weather
changed No snow was falling in
the Russian Capital this morning.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-14

See AIRPORTS PAGE 5
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-14

TOKYO ms Gen. Douglass
Macarthur ordered searching in
uuiry today designed to lay bare full
details OF incidents used by Japan
TO launch and expand her war Of
aggression in the far East. The
Allied Supreme Commander issued
n directive to the Japanese govern
ment TO submit fun documentary
details on six Of the major motor
iuus incidents" dating back as far
rs 1882 when Manchurs was in
vaded
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-08-17
IckeS Gives
 DeCicion On
 Indian Rights
(By Associated Press

1 WASHINGTON Ruling by the
 Secretary of Interior on petitions
 involving the ancestral rights
 of Indians of Hydaburg, Rake and
 klawock, in southeastern Alaska,
 recognizes their rights to approx
 imately eight per cent Of the land area claimed and denies exclusive l rights to the use of certain open | ocean areas where salmon fisheries | constitute a valuable industry. The decision Of Secretary lckes, made public July 29, in large measure agrees with that of Judge Richard Hanna, of New Mexico, appointed by the Secretary, who held hearings in Alaska and Seat tie in 1914 on the aboriginal rights petitions.
 Natives of Hydaburg, Rake a6d klawock claimed approximately 3,939,000 acres in the petitions acted upon, and the decision of the Secretary gave recognition to those rights in the total of 273,000 acres, eight per cent of the total A~Au ui Cd SidiLuCu. IL iS uuuSl SlOOu that the recognized valid claims approximate 190 acres for each petitioner and comprise the areas adjacent ito the three villages which, since 1884, have been the actual exclusive property of those villages. The 273,OO0 acres em- brace 101,0OO acres for Hydaburg Indians, 95,000 acres for Klawock and 77,000 acres for Rake.
 Ickes' ruling agrees that the Indians have the right to fish, trap and hunt in common with other Alaska citizens in the great CT portion of the claimed area of S,339,000 acres while those areas remain as public lands.
 The opinion also recognizes as lawful Indian occupancy in certain beaches, submerged lands, inland waters and bays adjacent to the eight per cent of land recognized | as valid Indian claims, if that oc- cupancy has been continuous and | exclusive
 The decision of the Secretary ;n no way affects the proposed suits in the Court of Claims of the Thlinget and Haida Indians a. gainst the United States for lands or other tribal community pro- perty taken from them without ! compensation.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-08-17
PRESIDENT PRESENTS HATEFUL OF POSTWAR
 PLANS TO NATION

WASHINGTON President Tru. man today presented a hatful oi plans for America and above all emphasized the need for full em- ployment with no strikes and nc lockouts, for while at least.
 Meanwhile. the Army said mili- tary cutbacks would assure more meat for civilians and enough coal for the winter.
 Truman asked management of !. labor for a temporary renewal Of wartime activity with no strikes or lockouts pledged, until meet ing between the management ui labor, which he will call when Congress reassembles in Septem- Der.
 CIO President Phillip Murray served notice that the major CIO union would have to reopen con tracts for higher wages under the governments new wage policy.
 Truman said that employment is a ''must' legislative action. It is planned to enable the govern ment to set up early program, envisaging full employment, even if the government would have to provide the work.
 Other plans outlined by h e President included the genius of the scientists who produced the atomic bomb to be turned to find ing a way to make atomic power a benefit to mankind; a peacetime military training program which Truman said was not conscription Truman wants to eliminate the War Labor Board as soon as man. aement of labor conference meets and WLB duties can be given to other encies.
 Other developments of the day were easing of travel restrictions. wartime bans off taXicabs, auto racing, regional and State fairs and conventions up to 150 persons. lax authorities predicted a modest cut in income levies by January.
 Army airforces cancelled orders for 31,00 planes costing nine bii~ lions and the Maritime Commission has arranged to cancel many ship building contracts House Appro- priations Committee has asked for an agency report on how much money they can turn back to the treasury of the War Production Board, when it drops control on 360 materials The Army has de- clared 121 millions in goods as surplus.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-08-17
REPORTS ON
 SUP aRFORT OPERATIONS
 DURING WAR WITH LAPS

GUAM - Gen SpaatZ has dis closed that the year-long operation of Superforts against Japan cost the lives of 5000 American fliers. while more than 600 others were rescued by Naval operations. Com bat operations resulted in the loss of 4,307 Superforts. Noncombat losses were not announced, but are known to be considerable.
 Spaatz, commander Of the U. g. strategic air forces, said the giant aircraft destroyed the major in dustrial productiveness of 59 Jap cities and practically destroyed six others. Six cities were more than 75 Der cent destroyed. They in clude Numazu, Fukui, Hitachi, Takamatsu, Kuana and Himeji.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-08-17
GIVE ORDERS TO CEASE FIRING

WASHINGTON Following on the heels of the Japan uncondition- al surrender Tuesday afternoon, President Truman, almost immed- lately dispatched, through Secre- tary of State Byrnes an order for the Japanese government to stop war on all fronts. Truman ordered the Japanese government to "di- rect prompt cessation of hostilities by Japanese forces" and said Mac Arthur, as supreme Allied com mander, must be informed by the Japanese of the effective date and hour for hostilities to cease.
 The President ordered the Japs to send emissaries immediately to MacArthU.. with information on Japanese forces and with full pow CT to make arrangements as Mac Arthur may direct for the formal surrender He also directed the Japanese government to stand ready to receive from Macarthur information on the peace and other dstaila q formal surrender
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-08-17
FALSE PEACE FLASH
 HOUSES THOUSANDS TO PREMATURE CELEBRATION

NEW YORK-Premature victory celebrations, springing from radio broadcast of an erroneous United Press news flash that Japan had accepted Allied surrender terms. swept across the U. s. and Canada Sunday night and awoke briefly jubilant echoes in Central Ameri- ca and far-away Sidney Australia.
 The United Press Association said the flash moved over one of it's wires at 9.34 p. m. (EWTj The flash was ordered withheld from publication at 9:36 p. m. and was killed" at $40.
 The U. P. described the flash as "of mysterious origin' and said that while it moved under a Wash ington dateline, it was not trans mitted by the Washington bureau of the U. P"
 Hugh Baille, U P. President, of- fered $5,O00 reward for informa- tion leading to the Identification and conviction of the false flash
 U. P. told its subscribers that the FBI and the EGG had been asked to acertain who had "cut in on the U. IS wire to disseminate false information,
 A White House denial that a Japanese surrender had been re- ceived following the U. P. kill by about an hour, finnally dimmed the enthusiasm of victory greet CTS. In the short interval between the false flash and it's denial, bed lam had its hey-day. The high squeak and baritone roar of ship whistles and horns sent up thund- erous fanfares at New York city's East river, and in the harbors of Los Angeles, San Francisco, Port land, Maine, Honolulu and San Diego.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-08-17
TEXT OF JAPANESE MESSAGE OF SURRENDER
 WASHINGTON - Text of

Japanese message of surrender de- livered to the United Nations on Tuesday read:
 With reference to the Japanese governments note of August 10. regarding its acceptance of the provisions of the Potsdam Declara- ton and reply of the governments of the United States, Great Brit ain, the Soviet Union and China sent by the American Secretary of State Byrnes under date of Aug. II, the Japanese government has nhe honor to communicate to the governments of the four powers the following:
 His Majesty, the Emperor, has issued an irhperial rescript regard ing Japan's acceptance of the pro- visions of the Potsdam Declara- tion; CD His Majesty, the Emper- or, is prepared to authorize and insure the signature by his gov- ernment and Imperial general headquarters of the necessary terms for carrying out the provis- ions of the Potsdam Declaration; His Majesty is prepared to issue his commands to all military, nav al and air authorities of Japan and all forces under their control wherever located, to cease active operations, to surrender their arms and to issue such other orders as may be required by the Supreme Commander of the Allied forces for execution of the above men, tioned terms"
 President Truman made the his. toric announcement to huge crowd of reporters who had been virtually living in the White House for days Smiling, and sur rounded by his staff, the President met the press
 Truman congratulated ''one of the hardest working groups of war workers - Federal employees - who have been on the job for the past four years" and said they were entitled to a holiday We'd nesday and Thursday with pay
 Truman's statment was mis- understood by wildly jubilant nation which promptly closed it's doors of business to observe the holiday the President had meant solely for Federal employees.
 Press Secretary Charels G. Ross said that the statement held the import of creating two legal hol- idays for purposes of overtime pay was issued in error. Ross said: 'Today Wednesday, is not VI Day, nor is tomorrow. AS the President stated yesterday fthe proclamation of 'V-J Day must wait upon the formal signing of the surrender terms by Japan therefore, the executive order does not apply in any way to August 15 and 16"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-08-17
VI DAY TO OCCUR WHEN PEACE IS SIGNED

WASHINGTON- Pres. Truman, on Tuesday, said, Arrangements are now being made for the for nal signing of surrender terms at the earliest possible moment. Gen. Macarthur has been appointed supreme Allied commander to re- ceive the Japanese surrender, with Great Britain, Russia and China being represented by high ranking officers"
 Meantime, the Allied armed for ces had been ordered to suspend offensive action
 "The proclamation of V-J Day. the President said, must wait up on formal signing of surrende, terms by Japan"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-08-17
Goes On Ry Japs,
 Manchuria
(By Associated Pressl

| LONDON = The Russians ar, charging that the Japs haye launched widespread counter. offensive in Manchuria, while, al the same time their headquarters have asked Soviet troops to cease Eostilities, Russians gave the Japs until noon Monday to disarm and surrender.
 The Jap government, in a broad cast recorded in the U s. by EGG ''urgently requestedo Macarthur ito take proper steps to bring a. bout immediate cessation of the Soviet offensive The broadcast said Jap troops were unable to cease hostilities because the Rus sian troops 'swere still. positively carrying on the offensive"
 Jap attacks were reported par ticularly strong against the Kor- can port city of Seishin, captured by Russian Marines Thursday.
 The Russians reported that they are pushing close to the major Manchurian arsenal and commuai- cations center of Harbin. Two Red columns are moving jointly on the city along the Sungari river val ley.
 Russian commander in Man churia said his armies would con- Einue it's offensive against the Japanese until they laid down their arms as ordered.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-08-17
SUICIDE NOTE BY JAP
 MINISTER ASKS ATONEMFNT

NEW YORK - The Jap Navy ministry announced that Vice Ad-- miral Takijaro Onishi, vice chief of the Navy general staff cimmit- tee, in a suicide note said he wanted to make atonement to the souls of my former subordin- ates and members of their staff and families Tokyo radio said Onishi was the originator of the spectacular suicide corps, and since May 29 was commander of the Navy suicide forces