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Vol. 2 No. 4 … Cover: Sgt. Howard Brodie’s cover drawing represents the tired relief that came to soldiers all over the world with the word that the Japs wanted to surrender. ……….. Articles Inside:
The Empire Crumbles — Suddenly the Japs wanted to call it quits. Few were surprised after a week in which the Potsdam Ultimatum came to Life in the Atomic Bomb and Russia declared war. The world, praying and rejoicing, was impatient to try the ways of peace again.
Jap War Timetable
The Pacific Finale — From the Philippine Liberation to the Jap Surrender Offer in Pictures
Mail Call
Postwar Conscription / By T/5 Perry E. Hadder, Pfc. Fred Snyder, Cpl. Thom M. Rees and George Conklin S1c
No Replacements Needed / By Pvt. A.S. Klimek
Stateside Fraternization
American Love-Making / By S/Sgt. R.E. Gillis
Wearing the Uniform / By Pvt. Edward A. Lage
Sweating Texas / T/5 Roger B. Given
LA’s Lament / Pfc. Al Wakser
Joe, Tommy and Ivan / Capt. M. Monroe
Suits for Vets / By Cpl. Al Negrin
Repaying DPs / Pfc. Morris Friss
Second Mention
Disabled Dependents / Pvt. E.M. Tierney
Dressed-Up Pin-Up
The Sad Sack “First Class Accommodations” / By Sgt. George Baker
Free ‘Em All! / By Cpl. Len Zinberg
Aviation Jobs — Employment in the manufacturing end is due for a postwar nosedive, but there will be openings in other phases of the business. / By Sgt. Sanderson Vanderbilt
War Memorial — The people of Blytheville, Arkansas, knew all about elaborate monuments like the one in St. Louis, but they hit on something different to keep alive the memory of their war dead. Theirs is a living memorial, a community experiment in understanding. (Pfc. J.C. (Jake) Privett) / By Sgt. Bill Davidson
YANK Pin-Up Girl – Ella Raines
Battlefield Commission (YANK Fiction) / By T/Sgt. Men Amar
Baseball in Manila
Swimming in Nuremberg
That’s All, Brother