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The beginning of the Japanese occupation is the big news in this ''New York Times'' issue of 21 August 1945, as headlines read ''General Will Lead Huge Air-Sea-Land Force of Occupation Troops''. In other news of Asia, the Red Army takes over Manchuria without Japanese resistance as fighting occurs between Communists and Chinese government factions. 38pp. newspaper section measures 16.5'' x 22.5''. Chipping to bound edge and toning, else near fine.
21 August 1945 ''New York Times'' -- ''Japan Will Sign Surrender in 10 Days''
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