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ISUUU CROWD AT WHITE wiss Announce First Cable rim 11 Does Mot Contain Reply-Radio Only Basis For Report yet replied to the allies' surren- Washington, Aug. 11 der terms, the white house B'fMH Ji CZZ) I -irrfi Presidential Secretary Charles G. Ross legation here shortly after noon Eastern wa Bern "do not contain the answer awaited by (The Tokyo radio at 11:01 p. m. CWT sa four jwwers is now on its way to the Japanes corded by the FCC).

Ross' disclosure came on the heels of rep memorandum from the Swiss that coded cables received in government's reply to the Bern." The broadcast was re- had himself passed on to re Standing outside northwest qite to whit house, a crowd, containing a considerable number of servicemen, awaits news of Japan's response to Iht allies' qualified acceptance of the enemy's offer io surrender. tAP Wirenhotot Swiss Station Gave First Word Of Capitulation Tremendous Superfort Raid HOUSE Guam, Wednesday. Aug. 15 1 Between D50and 1,000 Supcrfo.ts and fighter planes smashed heavily in dreaded fire, demolition and strafing attacks against Japanese war industries yesterday and early today while the world awaited the emperor's answer to allied surrender demands. About 6.000 tons of bombs were dropped on six military targets in the last 24 hours, strategic air forces headquarters announced IThis made that period--one.

-of. the busiest days in the history of the 201 air force. The B-29s hurled tln ir miiht against the enemy hard on the heels of devastating attacks by carrier aircraft of Admiral Halsey's Third fleet and attached British warships, still hovering off the Japanese coast. War Industries More than 725 from the Marianas and 180 fighters based on Iwo Jima participated in the Super-fort smash. Targets for the assault included war industries at Isczaki and Kum-agaya, only an hour's automobile ride from the emperor's palace, and the Nippon oil refinery at Akita.

Kumagaya was one of the cities on the Superfort's "death list." Other targets were the Marifu railroad yards on the Tokyo main (Page 2, Column 7) I Underway As News Heard NUMBER 19361. Unemployment Certain Say Economists Government Ofliciah Foresee T.onO.OOO Idle By Christmas Hut Situation Should He Temporary. Washington. Aug. 14 Gov eminent officials helping supervise the return of American industry to peacetime haMS todn.v law prospects of 7,000.000 unemployed by Christmas.

These leading federal economists say temporary mass unemployment is sure to come regardless of anything industry can do. They odd. however, that if this unemployment is only temporary "it will not be ahrming." Alike in their views although rep resenting separate agencies, these economists ananymous at their own request said unemployment might rise to eight or nine million next year unless the government moves to prevent such an increase. (The number hunting jobs now has been estimated at it stood at 13.000.000 in 1932. low point of the The economists added that unemployment should besin shrihking late in 1346 or early 1947.

They emphasized, however, that no one can estimate the extent of the shrinkage. Today's reconversion scene also included these other developments: 1. It was learned that John W. Snyder, director of war mobilization and reconversion, is preparing a general statement on reconversion policy. This statement will set the pace lor an expected flurry of other pronouncements from federal agencies on their own roles.

2. Dr. George Taylor, chairman of the war labor board, said he thinks there will be "no rasti of strikes" after victory over Ja- 3. Officials acquainted with the subject say wage controls might be eased somewhat in the near future but that no radical revision of the Little Steel wage formula is likely. They said employers and workers might be allowed to negotiate wage increases in cases where the adjustments wouldn't lead to price rises.

The Little Steel formula holds basic wage rates to 15 above January, 1941, levels. 4. War agencies continued to relax restrictions a little at a time. Used truck tires were removed from rationing. So were passenger car tires made from reclaimed rubber.

And so were moccasin-type house slippers, even though they may have light leather soles. The Weather (By The Associated Press) 4b South Dakota Partly cloudy with few showers and thunderstorms this afternoon; mostly clear tonight and Wednesday; cooler extreme south portion today; warmer west portion Wednesday. North Dakota Partly cloudy with few scattered showers this afternoon, becoming mostly clear tonight and Wednesday; high today 70 to 80; warmer west Wednesday. Nebraska Fair today, tonight and Wednesday; slightly cooler today in southeast portion; slightly cooler today in east portion; slightly cooler Wednesday in southeast and slightly warmer in extreme east. Extended forecast, Aug.

15-18 Rather cool beginning of period with warming western portion by Thursday, cooling by Saturday; no marked trend eastern portion; precipitation averaging less than .10, except occasional thundershowers with .25 to .50 eastern portion; precipitation occurring as scattered thunderstorms beginning, increasing toward weekend. 24-HOUR RECORD TO 8 A. M. TODAY hi lo pp 57 Tr 54 Tr 53 .01 53 .09 55 .01 49 .20 60 .08 58 .30 .96 57 .21 60 .08 57 .09 59 61 62 57 60 57 51 73 .76 57 71 .26 59 80 .03 62 Tr 72 57 74 Bapid City 78 Airport 78 Spearfish 79 Philip 82 Hot Springs 80 Dead wood 73 Huron 76 Watertpwn 73 Pierre 78 Mobridge Yankton Mitchell Madison Sioux Falls Sioux City 79 81 87 81 81 88 Chadron 86. Valentine 84 Sheridan 80 Miles City 77 Chicago 88 Denver 85 Des Moines 87 Los Angeles 86 Miami 82 Minneapolis-St.

Paul 84 New York 84 Seattle 75 Phoenix 104 nrn a Russian Tanks Spearhead Whirlwind Drive Capture Three-Way Railroad Junction In Manchuria; Major Jap City Of Harbin Only 177 Miles Away. London, Aug. 14 (Pi Russia's Uiuk-tipped armies continued their whirlwind thrusts into Manchuria today after capturing the three-way rail junction of Linkow and cutting the last rail communication line It Japanese troops fighting in the Pungari-L'tsuri river valley. The capture of Linkow by Marshal Kirill A. Mcretskovs First Far Eastern1 army put the Russians 177 miles cast of Harbin, major Japanese arsenal city and rail junction of central Manchuria.

The line severed is one of three north south railroads in Manchuria, running from the Korean port of Seishin to Kiamusze on the Sungari river. Russian communiques disclosed also that another vital north-south route, the 950-mile railway linking Dairen and Muken, as threatened, Harbin was the goal of a five-pronged Soviet drive. Advances up to 28 miles were reported yester day, with me Kussians announcing the capture of at least ii Japanese btrongpoints. There still was no Soviet con- (Page S. Column 5) OPA Reports Collections Sioux Falls, Aug.

enforcement division has obtained collections of overcoming refunds in the Sioux Falls district amount ing to $117,568.32 Eince May of 1943, it said today in an annual report The district covers most of South Dakota. Farm equipment collections led in amount at $43,873.80. Butter, rent, liquor and used commercial vehicles were next at $17,322.52, $14,913.20. $14,370.57 and $11,947.76. respectively.

The apparel and industrial ma terial enforcement section showed collections of $45,788.42, food enforcement section $41,743.71, rents and services section fuel and consumer goods section 012.81. The report showed total collec tions for the period. May 29, 1943. through Dec. 31.

1943, of $13,552.78: Jan. 1, 1944. through Dec. 31. 1944.

Jan. 1. 1945, through June 30. 1945, $39,444.34. Individual refunds ranged from S8.75 to $1,500 for the quarter end ing June 30 of this year.

Rapid City today watched the impending peace with a tense expectancy and the hope that this time there would be no doubt that end of hostilities had really come. Placing of flags on lamp posts in the downtown section was the only outward expression of hope and elation felt by the people. There were no celebrations, no parade is planned and the retail committee of the Chamber of Commerce said it is adhering to its decision to await a proclamation of V-J day from President Truman and then follow his suggestion. The city's 47 liquor and beer re tailers, including off- and on-sale places, have signed a pledge to remain closed for 24 hours when V-J day is declared, Chief of Police C. R.

Arnold reported. The pledge declares that the action was taken "in order that all may peacefully and solemnly observe the end of World War II." Chief Arnold commended the dealers for their cooperation in this move. Police will be on duty during the (Page 2. Column 6) Future Of GIs In Europe Still Uncertain Frankfurt, Aug. 14 (JP) What wih happen to more than 2,000,000 American troops in Europe when the Pacific war ends was not clear todiy.

Maj. Gen. H. R. Bull, acting' deputy commander of the U.

S. forces in the European theater, said nothing definite had been decided upon regarding the soldiers' future. Bull said the army does not want to build up the hopes of soldiers looking forward to going home, only to have their plans changed through circumstances, and that final decision would rest with the war department in Washington. (AP) The Japa was informed to.l nese have not ay. Dome.

Declares Decision Of Emperor Made Announcement Refers To The Potsdam Declaration, No Mention Made Of Rig Four Terms-Sent Saturday. (By The Associated Press) The Tokyo radio said today "it is learned that an imperial message accepting the Potsdam proclama tions will be forthcoming soon' and later announced that the Japanese government's answer to the four allied powers was on its way to Switzerland. "The imperial decision was granted," said a Domei broadcast, recorded by the federal communca-tions commission. The Japanese radio pictured a mass of the Japanese people prostrating themselves before Emperor Hirohito's palace under dark clouds crying: "Forgive us, Emperor, our efforts were not enough." Domei. the Japanese news asency, broadcast at 12:50 a.

m. CWT that acceptance of the Potsdam proclamation was forthcoming. It referred only to the terms proclaimed by the United States, Russia, Great Britain and China at Potsdam and made no mention of the allied note transmitted Saturday from Washington defining the terms by which the Japanese emperor might remain on his throne. During the day the Japanese Domei agency broadcast and then killed a statement by Lt. Gen.

Rei-kichi Tada. president of the board of technology, urging the Japanese people to abandon hopes of revenge and "to liquidate the military for the sake of the Japanese people today." "The fact that the blood of our warriors was unable to set the world on a new path can be seen in the imperial message at this time as a revelation of God," said Tada's withdrawn message. "I believe (Page 2, Column 5) Pccisioii "Honored with the imperial edict in the sublime palace grounds, the mob of loyal people are bowed io the rery ground in front of the Niju-Bathi (lhe bridge which leads io the palace.) "Thoir tears flow unchecked. Alas! In their shame, how can the people aist their heads? "Wilh the words, 'Forgive us. Emperor, our efforts were not the neads bow lower and lower as the tears run unchecked.

"Ever since Dec. 8. 1941, when we received the imperial rescript, causing his majesty deep anxiety. It was at this point that Domei broke its iranimission io ask editors lo hold it up. Domei never resumed transmission of the dispatch, but subsequently put out a message io editors saying: "Tomorrow, Aug.

15, at noon sharp (8 p. m. Tuesday MWT) an important transmission will be made. "This transmission will be of unprecedented importance, so the 100.000,000 people without exception must listen made public a time sayinj? he whole world." id "the Japanese minister at orts, which he Defense For Petain Heard Paris, Aug. 14 fAP) Fernand Payen, attorney for Marshal Petain, opened the last arguments of the old soldier's treason trial today by telling the high court of justice that "he constantly and scientifically tricked the Germans, but he never tricked the allies." The verdict will be handed down by 12 parliamentary jurors drawn from resistance groups.

Some jurors frequently have expressed antagonism during the trial to defense witnesses. Payen, chief defense counsel, said that "documents and other evidence show that Petain fought the Germans as hard as he could from July 14. 1940, until the end. Petain never played more than one game that of his country." Tonight the trial which began on July 23, probably will go to the jury, which is expected to deliber- ate at Jeast six nours Deiore returning a verdict. Payen yesterday said Petain was "not interested in saving Jjis head" and would not appeal the high court's judgment.

Jurors trying the case said that almost all 24 of them had received letters threatening death to any who vote to condemn the aged marshal. Sioux Falls GIs Again Released For Harvest Work Sioux Falls, Aug. 14 UP) A threatened slowing of harvest work in southeastern South Dakota was averted Monday night by announcement from the Sioux Falls army air field public relations officer, Maj. H. A.

Patterson, that an earlier order putting all veterans being redeployed through the base on a 12-hour shipping call has been modified to allow special passes for soldiers wishing to work on farms during the day. Major Patterson said farmers wishing help may come to the post as before to obtain soldiers for harvest help. Farmers had expressed disappointment at the order issued Monday morning which kept the soldiers from leaving Sioux Falls. It was explained then that the rule was made because men are being processed in large numbers and at fast speed at the base. Most Of Nation Waits Announcement Calmly porters, that the Japanese surrender answer had been received in Bern.

In a memorandum to Secretary of State Byrnes the Swiss legation here said: "With reference to the telephone conversation this morning between Mr. Max Grassli. charge d'affaires ad interim of Switzerland and the Honorable James F. Byrnes, secretary of state, the legation of Switzerland wishes to confirm the receipt of the following open (not coded) cable from the political department in Bern, received at 10:59 (KYVT) August 1-1: "'Very urgent 700 Japanese lc-jgHlinn reports that coded cables it 5 received this morning do not con tain the answer awaited by the whole world. Boss called reporters Into his off- ANSWER Bern.

Switzerland. Aug. 14 The Swiss foreign of- fice said in a communique to- night that Japan's answer to the allied counter proposal of sur- render terms had been tele- graphed to the Swiss ministery in Waihingion at 9:05 p. m. (1:05 p.

m. MWT). The communique said the Ja- panese note was addressed to the United States, China. Britain and Russia. ic to read the memo, as he said.

"without comment." Word from the Swiss came in the middle of a day that had started off expectantly with radio reports from Bern and Tokyo saying the Japanese had framed an answer and that it was on its way to the allied capitals through the Swiss neutral diplomatic channels. Earlier Ross had announced to reporters earlier in the day that Commodore James Vardaman, President Tru man's naval aide, had talked to the Swiss legation shortly after 7 a. and had been informed that the Swiss had received the coded surrender message in Bern. This raised expectations that the Japanese reply would be in the hands of allied leaders in a matter of hours. When the lenythy coded message received by Japanese officials in Bern proved to be something other than the surrender reply, Swiss officials there and in Washington were informed quickly of this fact.

Because of their previous conversation with Commodore Vardaman the Swiss acted hurriedly to notify Secretary Byrnes of the situation. Byrnes then went to the white (Page 2. Column 5) Lift Alien Travel Rules Restrictions on the travel of German enemy aliens within South Dakota will be relaxed Wednesday, but the wartime ban still applies to Japanese aliens. George Philip, U. S.

district attorney, announced here today. Philip issued the following statement: "German aliens not on parole are granted permission to travel within the district of South Dakota without the necessity of pro curing written authority for such travel, as has been the rule during hostilities. "This permission is granted pur suant to an amendment to the regulations controlling travel and other conduct of aliens of enemy nation alities, which is restricted to German aliens and does not apply to Japanese he said. Philip declared that only a few German aliens live in western South Dakota but that their number is considerably larger in the eastern part of the state. Very few Japanese aliens are registered in the state.

London. Aug. 14 ii The British news agency Reuters announced loday it had recorded Swiss radio broadcast saying "Japan has accepted the capitulation offer." The Swiss station ''reported afternoon today that Janan had accepted the allied notes," Reuters said. Associated Frew monitors reported the Swiss station fraid "In the course of this morning the Swiss Telegraph agency received a radio message from the Domet (Japanese) agency announcing that shortly a message from the emperor (Hiro-hito) will be transmitted accepting the Potsdam declaration." The text of the Swiss broadcast, as recorded by BBC: "Japan has accepted the capitula tion offer. The Japanecs information bureau announced this morn ing the acceptance of the capitulation formula of the allies, based on a report of the Japanese war min ister.

"In the course of the morning the Swiss Telegraph agency received a radiogram from the Japanese news agency Domci which said a message by the emperor is shortly to be communicated accepting the Potsdam declaration." Earlier the Paris radio, quoting what it described as a last minute message from Bern, said the Japanese answer to the allied surrender terms has been transmitted to Switzerland for relay to the allied powers. The broadcast, recorded by the Associated Press, said the note pro- (Page 2. Column 5) NOT V-J Washington. Aug. 14 (JO Even should Tokyo's' promised announcement of Japanese acceptance of allied surrender terms unconditional surrender be forthcoming quickly, this could not be V-J day.

Presidential Secretary Charles C. Ross said Sunday the actual surrender arrangements might take two or three days and that Truman would not issue a proclamation until the documents actually are signed. EiniierorV (By The Associated Press) Domei. Japanese news agency, said in a broadcast recorded by the FCC today that "On Aug. 14, 1945, the imperial decision was granted" and that weeping people had gathered before his palace and "bowed io the very ground" in their shame that their "efforts were not enough." The broadcast did not say what the emperor's decision war Domei transmitted only about 130 words of the item and then broke off io say io editors: "Hold this item." The portion the Domei dispatch en the "emperor's decision" said Hirohiio had felt "extreme concern" ever since his rescript of Dec.

8. 1941. with which he declared war. As record and translated by FCC, the dispatch read: "How shall the 100.000.000 people, "filled with trepidation, reply to the emperor9 His majesty's subjects are moved io tears by his majesty's boundless and infinite solicituda. "Aug.

14. 1945, the imperial decision was granted. The palace grounds are quiet beneath the dark clouds. Okinawa Planes Pound Southern Jap Islands Knock Oul One Heavy Cruiser And 42 Other Vessels Record Attack; Raids Continue Todaj'. Okinawa.

Aug. "14 tl? Record numbers of Okinawa-based planes left a Japanese heavy cruiser dead in the water, knocked out 42 other vessels and gave Nippon's southern islands the heaviest pounding ever delivered by the Far East air forces against Japan. The cruiser, which attacking airmen said seemed to be one of the enemy's largest, was caught between Korea and Japan by night patrol bombers. Five hundred pound bombs stopped the warship cold. Shipping definitely'sunk included four freighters ranging up to 2,500 'tons and 10 coastal vessels.

Strikes against the southern Islands of Kyushu and Shikoku were delivered by 600 bombers and fighters of General MacArthur's Far East air forces Sunday. Gen. George C. Kenney said the raids continued today. Only some small buildings re mained standing after a bullseye bombing of the railway and military center if Miyazaki on southern Kyushu, crewmen said.

The city was "a sea of flames" after the at and smoke towered 15,000 feet over the targets. Three Japanese planes attempt ing to stop the attackers were shot down. Four American planes were lost, at least two of them to anti aircraft fire, but two of the pilots were saved. More than 160 Thunderbolt fight ers escorted the bombers over Miyazaki and joined in rocketing and strafing runs. The widespread strikes ranged from Formosa and the Ryukyus to Kyushu, and to Matsuyama on Shikoku.

CONFER Sydney, Aug. 14 () Prime Minister J. B. Chifley conferred with external affairs minister H. V.

Evatt and defense minister John Beasley here today on matters connected with negotiations looking toward the end of the war with Japan. It was announced that the Australian government had received no news that put peace any nearer. Ten victims, ranging in age from 20 to 62, have been identified. Nine were women. Two men.

both employes, wrere under technical arrest today as the investigation progressed One of them himself was burned. The company, which employs 180 persons, was engaged in boxing war materials for overseas shipment. Fire Marshal Edward W. Hall said one theory was that the fire resulted from a leak of inflammable matter from a de-greasing tank. Hall said the' plant was closed last April when an inquiry dis closed fire hazards but that it was permitted to reopen after proper adjustments under building regula- tions had been made.

Byrnes Starts Reorganization Washington. Aug. 14 (fP) An anticipated reorganization of the state department evidently has begun. The resignation of Dean Acheson, 51, assistant secretary of state in charge of congressional relations and international conferences, was disclosed by an authoritative source last night. Other resignations are expected to follow as ames F.

Byrnes, the new secretary, jicks his own assistants. Some capitol hill observers believe that only William L. Clayton, in charge of economic affairs, will survive the expected turnover among the top assistants. Acheson, a native of Middlctown, has lived in nearby Montgomery county, for 20 years. He has been assistant secretary of state since 1941 when he left a private law practice to serve under Cordell Hull.

Although Edward It. Stettinius, Hull's successor, made several changes, Acheson stayed on. Tokyo Reports Carrier Attack San Francisco, Aug. 14 (API- Radio Tokyo claimed without confirmation today that five Japanese suicide planes crashed into an air craft carrier during an air attack on allied vessels in Buckner's bay, Okinawa, Monday evening. The Japanese-language broadcast to occupied Asia was recorded by the federal communications com mission.

Admiral Nimitz announced that major U. S. warship was hit by an aerial-borne torpedo. Sunday. Press dispatches said damage was Iminor.

Investigation Started Into Detroit Disaster Detroit, Aug. 14-(AP)-Police and fire officials pushed an inquiry today into one of Detroit's worst disasters a boxing plant blaze which snuffed out the lives of 13 persons yesterday. More than a score were injured and burned. The swift blaze feeding on inflammables, broke out in mid-afternoon and swept the plant of the Export Box Sealer company. Within moments the- two-story building had turned into a crucible, and the employes, mostly women, fought to escape.

Some, with clothes aflame, plunged through upper story windows to the sidewalk below. One woman burned to death on a window ledge..