JAPANESE EXPLANATION
ALLIED TRANSPORTS BOMBED NEW YORK, August 1.7. The Japanese had wirelessed to General MacArthur that their planes bombed " some >l2 Allied transports off Shikoku four hours before the Imperial cease fire order issued.'' The broadcast said that the transports approached extremely near Kochi. The Japanese air force ventured to attack, apparently causing, some damage. The broadcast" earnestly requested the Allies to refrain from approaching the islands of Japan proper until the fire orders are fully effected. The Allies have not confirmed the attack.
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Evening Star, Issue 25565, 18 August 1945, Page 7
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