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Evening star., 1946-07-14
by Joseph A. Fox

The atomic bomb speeded the
defeat of Japan, but the end of
the war probably would not have
been delayed more than three
months even without the bomb,
Russia's entrance as an active
belligerent, or any Allied inva-
sion plans, a special commission
reported to President Truman
last night.
Declaring that "air supremacy
and its exploitation over Japan
proper was the major factor which
determined the timing of Japan's
surrender" the United States STRAIT
egic Bombing Survey summed up
its findings:
Based on a detailed investiga-
ton of all the facts and supported
by the testimony of surviving jap
anese leaders involved. 1t is the sur
vey's opinion that certainly prior
to December 81, 1945, and in all
probability prior to November /, 1945
Japan would have surrendered even
If the atomic bombs had not been
dropped, even II Russia had not
entered the war, and even If no in
vasion had been planned or con-
templated."
Headed by Franklin O'Olier.
The survey was headed by Frank
lin D'Olier. former national com.
mander of the American Legion
and this first report on the Pacific
war will be followed by others. A
report on the strategic bombing ol
Germany recently was made public
More than 1000 civilians and mil
itary men took part in the Japa-
nese study. They interviewed more
than 700 Japanese military, gov
ernment and industrial leaders and
examined a mass OF documents.
The Survey found that some Japa.
nese leaders recognized as early as
the spring Of 1914 that they faced
ultimate defeat, and said a major
turning point" came later in the
year, when the loas Of Saipan and
the collapse OF the TOTO govern
ment brought in the cabinet OF
Kuniaki Koiso. known critic OF
his predecessor.
BY that time, although intensive
assault of the home isiands had not
yet begun. output of number OF
essential items had already passed
the peak, shipping losses had re-
duced imports Of essential mater
ials below the needs of the existing
industrial plant capacity"
The report amplified, however
Evening star., 1946-07-14

The habits of saving and bond
buying that American workers
acquired during the war and which
meant so much to our Nation can
now be turned into peacetime chan
nels. BY continuing to buy United
States Savings Bonds American
workers can back their own future
and thus help to build a greater
and stronger America.
Evening star., 1946-07-14
Jap Would Have Quit in 1915
Without A-Bomb, Survey Finds
Air Supremacy Called Major Factor
In Timing of Jopons Surrender

that "the will OF political leaders
to resist collapsed we'll before the
will Of the people as whole"
BY the end of 1914, the top ruling
factions were holding private con-
versations addressed to the prob
lens created by urgent need for
peace" but members of the original
war-making coalition still had
enough power to block action.
Okinawa knocked the Koiso cabi-
net out on April 8, 1945. and Ad-
miral Baron Kantaro Suzuki took
over as premier.
Suzuki informed the Survey" the
report continues, that when he as
sumed office. 1t was the Emperor s
desire to make every effort to bring
the war to conclusion as quickly
as possible and that was my pur-
pose This created a situation Su-
zuki described as difficult. On the
one hand, he had instructions from
the Emperor to arrange the end Of
the war; on the other hand, any of
those opposing this policy who
learned Of such peace moves would
be apt to attack or even assassinate
him. Thus, with the general staffs,
government in general, and the peo-
pie, he advocated increased war ef-
fort and determination to fight,
whereas through diplomacy and
any other means available he had
to negotiate with other countries to
stop the war"
Report on Capabilities.
Suzuki had his chief cabinet sec
retary Sakomizu make a study OF
Japan's fighting capabilities and
whether they were sufficient to con-
tinue the war. His report was ad-
verse and Suzuki, agreeing with the
estimate, presented it to the EN-
peror.
Early in May the Supreme War
Direction Council began to discuss
ways and means of ending the war
Intervention of Russia was sought
although by this time the Soviet had
denounced the neutrality pact with
Japan. Word came that the Soviet
would not consider a peace role un-
less the terms were unconditional
surrender.
Then came the Potsdam ultima
tum and while that was being dis
cussed on August 6, the first bomb
was dropped on Hiroshima. Two
days later Russia declared war
Nagasaki was bombed.
Japan caved In on August IA.
The time lapse between military
impotence and political acceptance
of the inevitable might have been
shorter had the political structure
Of Japan permitted a more rapid
and decisive determination of ma
tional policies" the Survey con-
cluded.
Evening star., 1946-07-14

insistence of Senator Taft-declar-
ing that ceilings must assure indi-
vidual producers, professors and
manufacturers prices equal to those
of the first six months of 194l. plus
any subsequent weighted average
increase in unit costs throughout
the industry.
Evening star., 1946-07-14
Chino Line Grounds C-46s

SHANGHAI, Sunday, July IA (Ap).
The Central Air Transport Corp.
today grounded all its Gas trans
port planes pending an investigation
of the crash of a Gao near Tsinan
Friday. Thirteen of the 40 aboard
were killed in the crash and 80 9TH
ers were seriously injured.
Evening star., 1946-07-14

II a compromise seemed unlikely
after an initial meeting, Mr.. Spence
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-06-05

ry Flahart, Flight Officer Sam Silver, and Stewardess Juanita Sharp were the following passeng- CTS from Anchorage; Louise An derson, Lyndon Park, Miss Birdie McNeil, Ernest Godfrey, and MT. Rogers.
 On the return flight, the follow ing departed for the Westward City: James Randall, Frank Bart lett, Art Utterberg, Grace Hufei- son, Jean Hufeison, MT. M. K. Mick, Don L. Irwin, Mrs. N. F. Howard, Robert Weimer, and Helen Richman.
 To Cordova: David s. Frohman, and Louise H. Frohman.
 Flying to Naknek on the Starlin- CT Nome with Captain Larry Cur rie, Flight Officer Jerry Hola, and Stewardess Betty Rempher were : Algot Strom, Aurelio Pena, Alfred Selfors, Finer Knutson, Jack Smith, Hjalmer Selfors, Edward Roll, Err win Thorson, George Larson, Lewis Linhart, William McNallen, Will liam Linn, George Chester, Mervin Siverson. Michael Gillis, Bert Ber- land, and Angelo Dacquisto.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-06-05
N00RvIk NATIVES
 DONATE $40 TO
 UNRRA'S PROGRAM

Alaskan natives at Nooryik this week sent in donation of $40 to the Alaska Native service office here with the stipulation that it be used by UNRRA toward helping the starving people of the world.
 The money was raised at an auction of second hand articles and canned goods after U. S. Govern ment teacher Ralph H, Weeks had explained the work of the UNRRA to his classes at the Noorvik school
 In a letter to Commissioner William Brophy. Don Foster. head of the Alaska Native Service, said that the gesture was 'one of the most humane and kindest" he had witnessed in a long time. The na- tives of Noorvik are often on the border of starvation themselves each spring, he said. If the carl bou do not migrate past their viii lage or if the spring is late anc the seal do not arrive on time the natives often go hungry. In sending the money to Com. missioner Brophy together with letter from Weeks describing thu auction. MT Foster suggested tha UNRRA might wish to send ths village of Noorvik a letter of com. mendation for the thoughfulnes and patriotism of its 234 inhabi. tants.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-06-05

Platinum is among the chem ical elements that were not discov-
 cred until the 18th century.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-06-05
"SHE GETS HER
 MAN" IS BILL AT
 CAPITOL TONIGHT

Murders reach. an amazing total in the murder-comedy She Gets
 Her Man." starring Joan Davis, and
 on the screen tonight at the Capi- ltol.
 The comedienne is allowed bit
 of everything from smart dialogue
 to slapstick and manages them all in the frantic, good-humored style which has become her trademark old as the gags and situations are,
 one can hardly escape laughing.
 She is greatly aided in comedy
 and crime detection by Leon Errol, playing a wen-meaning cop assign
 ed by the town to impede her eff forts.
 But largely it's Miss Davis who carries the show, whipping her. self into brave stand, driving an idea to it's unnatural conclusion and resisting sobriety in favor of speed and wisecracks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-06-05
THRILL FEATURE
 IS BEING SHOWN
 AT 10TH CENTURY

There is a wealth of dramatic ac- tion in Cosmo Jones in "The Crime Smasher," the detective com edy drama which opened at the 20th Century last night, and the picture qualities as a thoroughly entertain ing film.
 Richard Cromwell Gale storm and Edgar Kennedy play important roles in this suspense-filled mur- der mystery, but the picture is es- pecially interesting in that it marks the screen debut of Frank Graham, who created the role of Cosmo Jones and has enacted it each week for the past three years in radio play lets over the Columbia Broadcast ing System. Graham's first appear ance in motion pictures is com- rletely successful, and the eccen- trio character introduced consti- tutes a new type of screen detec- tive.
 The ability of the ether three featured players is well known. and all play their parts in Q manner to sustain their popularity. The films excellent cast also includes Gwen Kenyon, Mantan Moreland, Iris tram Coffin, Herbert Rawlinson and many others.
 Murder. Kidnapping and gunplay are the ingredients of the thrilling story, and the odd little detective finds himself confronted by desper- ate situations as he attempts to un- ravel the mystery brought about by the rivalries of outlaw gangs. There are moments of comedy as the story progresses, but it's main theme i! one of swiftly-moving excitement.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-06-05
ATG RIFLE SHOOT
 TOMORROW NIGHT,
 MENDENHALL RANGE

The Juneau Unit of the Terri torial Guard will hold its weekly shoot at the Mendenhall Range tomorrow night, Capt. Hank Har- mon has announced. Cars will leave Juneau between 5 and ( o'clock, and the A. B. Hall is the pickup station. Everyone having a car is to call there to pick up those without cars, and naturally those who want to be picked up should also be at the meeting place.
 The Douglas Guard Unit and the Juneau Rifle and Pistol Club are invited to attend the shoot, anc with the nice weather prevailing there should be very good turn out, Harmon stated.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-06-05
ALASKA AIRLINES FLIES 29 TO WEST

Arriving On the Starliner Fair banks yesterday with Captain Lar
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-06-05
ELSIE M. PUTNAM
 SERVICES THURSDAY

Funeral services for Mrs. Elsie M. Putnam will be held at p. m. to- morrow in the Charles w. Garter Mortuary Chapel with the Rev Willis R. Booth officiating.
 Ernest Ehler will sing two selec- tions during the services, which will be followed by interment in the Masonic Plot in Evergreen Gene tery.
 Pallbearers will be H. L. Faulk- ner, Hal Windsor. w. B. Converse, Fred Shindler, Hans Loken and Homer G. Nordling.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-06-05
LEVERS RETURNS

J. w. Leivers, Deputy Clerk of the District Court, returned yes terday by plane from brief trip to Nome in connection with Ma sonic exercises in that city. He commented on enjoyinu fine weather during his Nome stay and on being fortunate enough to view the ice moving out of Nome Har- bor.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-06-05
veis Ceiling Homes
 Right in poorhouse

MONTROSE, Colo. June B. House hunting World War II vet erans. here are trying to get into the poorhouse.
 The county farm and poorhouse, long unused. was sold yesterday for $10,o00, and the new owners plan to use it for veterans housing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-06-05
TABERNILLA RITES
 TOMORROW MORNING

Funeral services for Peter Ta- bernilla. eleven-year-old Filipino boy who died early this week, will be held at g am. tomorrow in the Church (of the Nativity.
 Interment will follow in Ever green Cemetery.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-06-05
BOY FOR HowERTERs

MT. and Mrs. Elmer Howerter became parents of a boy, weigh ing eight pounds, four ounces. at 4:45 am. today in St. Ann's Hos pital.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-07-30

All services rendered to disabled
veterans, to their dependents and
to the dependents of war dead by
the D.. A. v. and it's national serv.
ice officers throughout the nation,
are free of charge and are given
regardless of membership in the
D. A. V.
One of the most vital services
the D. A. V. renders to the veteran
is the proper preparation, presen-
tation and prosecution of his claims
for governmental benefits.
Anyone desiring to join the local
newly organized chapter, should
write in care of Post Office Box
1874, or see Liston L. King at the
office of the USES, or any other
of the members"
Life Member
Wilmington Industrial agent,
John H. Farrell, became a life
member of the local chapter at
the meeting last night.
The next regular meeting of DAV
will be held next Monday night
at 7:30 in the Chamber of Cen
merce offices.
Commander Jack Smiley has y
quested that all members or dis
abled veterans who wish to join,
De present at the meeting.
The chapter was organized ove
a month ago and held membership
OF IL local disabled veterans until
the meeting last night. VI
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-07-30
VETERANS GROUP
VETERANS GROUP
DVAHolds Special Meet;
Membership Drive Slated

At a special meeting of the new.
ly-%organized Wilmington chapter
of Disabled American Veterans,
held last night in the offices OF
the Chamber of Commerce, plans
for a membership drive in Will
mington and vicinity were set into
motion.
At the outset of the meeting, all
workers were told that eligible for
membership are all Americans
who have been wounded, or other
wise disabled while serving with
the armed forces of the United
States or its allies.
Show Proof
Applicants for membership must
submit proof of their eligibility,
their service discharge showing
wounds or other disability; a Vet
Grams Administration letter M
eating service connected disability
or other proof. Both men and wo-
men of World Wars I and II may
become members.
Cardinals of the DAV as set
forth in a prepared statement by
Liston L. King, who is in charge
of membership, are as follows:
1T is requested that every dis
abled veteran both men and wo-
men join the D. A. V. today SO
that they may receive the benefits
due them for the service they rem
dered their country during time
nf WAY
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-07-30
COMMUNISTS KILL
FOUR U.S.. MARINES
Eleven Others Wounded In
Surprise Assault Near
Peiping

PE1PING, Tuesday, July 3o.-R)
The Peiping Marine corps search
ed Monday for U. S. Marines miss
ing on a North China battlefield
where at least four were killed and
IL wounded in a four-hour pitched
battle with Chinese Communists.
Four Of the wounded were in a
critical condition at the Marine
hospital at Peiping.
Marine sources said the number
missing had not been determined.
Surprise Assault
Several Communist soldiers were
believed killed in the surprise as
sault on a Marine truck convoy en-
route from Tientsin to Peiping.
Troops ambushed a Marine patrol
Monday near Yangtsun, about 20
miles east of Peiping.
Tht leathernecks fought against
heavy odds for four hours before
they YER able to escape to Peping.
Marine officers refused informa-
ton on the Communist attack,
which followed by 16 days the kid
naping of seven Marines by a Com
munist band in Eastern Hopei
Province. The seven were released
unframed five days ago.
Patrols Dispatched
When survivors of the ambush
reached Peioing, a patrol was dis
patched to Yangtsun. At the same
time, a larger patrol left Tientsin.
Four bodies found on the battle
field were brought to Peiping.
Darkness prevented a thorough
search.
Other survivors may have escap-
ed and hidden in the vicinity.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-07-30
WASHINGTON MATS
WIN DOUBLE BILL
Defeat Cleveland Indians z
To l In Opener And
Cop Nightcap 8-4
July 20 - (P)

July ~ - VI
The Washington Nationals swept
both ends of a doubleheader with
the Cleveland Indians Monday,
winning the extra-inning opener
2 to / and the -free-scoring night
cap 8 to 4, for a 4 to 2 edge over
the Tribe at the windup Of their
six game series.
Buddy Lewis home run in the
tenth decided the first game after
Cleveland used II players in an
effort to win. The contest was
s~coreless until Al Evans doubled
to score Billy Hitchcock in the
seventh, and the Tribe knotted it
in the eighth, Hank Edwards
single scoring Gene Woodling.
Edwards ninth homer of the sea-
son, with none on, opened the
scoring in the second inning Of
the nightcap. In the next inning,
Washington crossed the plate
seven times on six hits, including
H~itchcock's double with the bases
loaded, and a walk.
The Mats tailed once more In
the fifth, after the Tribe added
two runs in the fourth. Pitcher Bob
Lemons homer in the seventh with
the sacks empty was Cleveland's
last tally.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-07-30
Outstanding Record
Set In Collections

The most outstanding record of
tax collections in New Hanover
county's history was shown for
the year 1915 when a So per cent
collection was recorded.
The list of property on which
about $25, 900 in unpaid taxes has
accrued will be advertised for sale
on Sept. l, and is the smallest list
OF unpaid taxes yet compiled, &C
cordlng to c. R. Morse, city
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-07-30

According to Adam Smith, ath-
,.ic director of the Y. M. C.. A.,
=. course will be marked off in
..s sound and will be so yards
,.ss with turning boards at each
s.d ' If possible a diving stand will
!. constructed and special diving
events will be staged.
Open To Amateurs
All amateur athletes in south
,,,tprn North Carolina are invited
:, snter the meet. Attractive prizes
vii be offered first and second
rl.ce winners in the twelve events.
rules committee will be set
nm within a few days to draft the
equations for the course and 9TH
sr details.
The races, as now planned will
bs open 10 boys, men and women.
Twplve events are to be held with
s,cb contestant allowed to enter
tvo events and the 100 yard free
br-all.
The events are as follows:
100 yard free style swim for
bows under II years of age.
100 yard free style swim for men.
100 yard free style swim for
both men and women.
50 yard breast stroke for boys
II years of age.
80 yard breast stroke for men
50 yard breast stroke for women.
80 yard back stroke for boys
nder II years of age.
50 yard back stroke for men.
80 yard back stroke for women.
g yard free for all. Cboys under
2 years of age only.
q yard free for all girls under
2 years Of age only.
Entries are limited to two events
nd must be turned in to Adam
Smith, Athletic Director, Y. M.
!, A. Or to the Sports Editor of
he Wilmington Star. Entries will
ot be accepted after August IL.
Asbtstos was used as a crema-
ion cloth by the Romans.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-07-30

Hitchcock, Fleming. RBI-Edwards,
Priddy 2, Spence, Hitchcock 2, Evans 2,
Boudreau, Wynn. Keltner Lemon. 2B =
Hitchcock, Becker, Boudreau. HR Ed
wards, Lemon. S-Lewis. DB-Priddy,
Torres and Vernon 2. LOB-Washington
s, Cleveland 7. BOB-Wynn 2, Kra-
kauskas l, Weber 1, Lemon 2. so -
Wynn 3, Krakauskas 1 Lemon l. H-off
krakauskas 5 in 2 1-3 innings; Weber
3 in l-3 innings; Lemon 2 in 6 1-3 in
nings. Observation-Disclosures. Umpires
Berry and Hubbard and Rue. Time
1908. Attendance-11, 1862.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-07-30

E-none. Runs batted inETAOIN cmfh
E-none. RBI-Pafko, Mize, lombard.
Cavarretta, Gordon, Nicholson. 2B Cor
don cavarretta. 3B-Johnson, Pafko. SB
Marshall, Mize, urges. S-Schmitz.
Kerr, Lowrey 3. lombard, Witek. LOB
Chicago IA, New York IA. BOB-Ken-
nedy 6, Schmitz 3, Kush 1, Chapman 9.
Trinkle 3. SO-Schmitz Z, Kennedy q,
Trinkle 5. H-off Schmitz 8 in 4 2-3 In
nings; Bauers o in 1-3; Kush 4 in 2;
Chapman l in 4; Kennedy 8 in 6 %;
Trinkle 3 in 4 1-3. HBP-by Kush (Ken-
nedy). WP-Trinkle. PR-Lombardi. WP
Chapman. LP-Trinkle. Umpires-Goetz,
Jorda and Reardon. Time-3:1o. Attend
ance %, 1893 paid.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-07-30

county tax collector. The county
percentage figures were compiled
by j. A. Orren county auditor.
Morse was advised by the Board
OF County Commissioners to ad-
vertise the taxes for four consecu-
tive weeks prior to offering them
for sale on Sept. /.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-07-30

E-Boudreau. RIB = Evans, Edwards,
Lewis. 1b-Spence 2, Evans 3, Hitchcock.
HR-Lewis. S-Lewis. SCARBOROUGH. Dp-
scarborough. Torres to Vernon; Vernon
Evans to Vernon, G~assaway Boudreau to
Becker Priddy. Torres to Vermont: Bou-
dreau to Becker. LOB-Washington Q.
cleveland 9. BoB-scarborough 4, CASA,
way 3. SO-scarborough 2, Gassaway i.
Berry l., Masterson /. H-off Gassaway =
m . innings; Berry 2 in 2; Scarborough
Grace; Masterson (Hegan). WP-Mas-
7 in 8; Masterson 1 in 2. HBP-Gass.w.,
teron. LP-Berry. Umpires-Rne Rerryy
and Hubbard. Time-2:46. Attendance -
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-07-30
TAR HEEL QUEENS
JAYCEE'S GUESTS
Beach Party Held For Con-
test Winners Al Caro-
lima Strand

twenty OF the lucklest fellows
in the world escorted 20 of North
Cardinals most beautiful wom-
en- on a beach party at Carolina
Beach last night.
The men, ere eligible bach
elors who are members of the Car
DINA Beach and Wilmington Junior
Chambers of Commerce.
N. C.'s Fairest
The ladies are a score of
blondes, brunettes brownettes
and red heads, hand-picked from
20 of North Cardinals cities dur
ing recent local preliminaries in
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Beauty Pageants, throughout the
state.
The occasion was a beach party,
at which time the boys and girls
enjoyed a Weiner roast and surf
bathing on Carolina Beach's
Northern extension. i
The event marked the close of
the first day of festivities for the
Tar Heel beauties, who will stay
at the resort as guests of the
Junior Chamber until Friday
afternoon, when they will fly to
Wilson to compete in state Junior
Chamber finals pageant to pick
Miss North Carolina, Saturday
night.
Partners at last nights festivi-
ties were picked by a drawing of
lots among the eligible men for
the honor of being escorts for to-
morroW's potential Miss America,
a title n of them may win at
national finals to be held in At
lantic City, N. J. on Labor Day.
Mrs. hannah Block, Carolina
Beach matron, is acting as Off
cial chaperone, during the vaca-
ton of the states beauties.
Today the girls will swing into
a day of picture making, both
still and movies.
Local camera addicts are sched-
uled to be waiting on the girls
doorsteps this morning at ten
when they step out, arrayed in
their beach finery, with banners
and everything, for the technicolor
motion picture camermen Of the
ESQ Travelogue, under the aus
pices Of the Standard Oil Company
of New Jersey.
The pictures will be snapped
along the Atlantic coast, from
Carolina Beach most Northern
stretch, to the rocks of historic
old Fort Fisher.
Safely billeted at the resort last
night, with rooms at Bame Hotel,
Greystone Hotel and the Hotel
Royal Palm we're Betty Brewer,
Miss Rocky Mount: Evelyne 10th.
crow, Miss Asheville; and Helms
Chadwick, Miss Beaufort.
Other girls who had arrived,
some with guests and some travel
ing alone, included, Carolyn
Aaron, Miss Thomasville; Helen
Cameron, Miss Kinston; Mavine
A~ldridge, Miss Elkin; Martha
Dean Childress, Miss Gastonia;
Marjorie Dunn, Miss williamson;
Avis Mae Warlick. Miss Kings
Mountain; Virginia Skies, Miss
Shelby, Catherine Nichols. Miss
Washington; Jackie Barfield, Miss
Goldsboro, Mary Jarman. Miss
Wilmington: Susan Uhl. Miss High
Point; Trudy Riley, Miss Wilson;
Ann Gilliken, Miss Morehead City,
and Miss Peggy Ann Terry, Miss
New Bern.
Scheduled to arrive late last
night were Miss Mt. Holly. 1916;
Kitty Morton, Miss FAYETTEVILLE
and Betsy Crisp, Miss Durham.