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289 Friday 10 Aug 10:15 pm Darling - Coming from the Club I heard someone turn on the news in the quarters next to Baird-Boyle's - stopped in at the latter just in time to hear - “Special Bulletin [in pronounced, measured tones] - Japan tonight conveyed to the Swiss and Swedish govts. a message that they are willing to accept the terms of the Potsdam conference provided that they may keep their emperor, whose position will not be compromised,” or something to that effect. A moment later the same announcement was made over the military area public address system - men who had gone to bed came out in pajamas, sleepy-eyed, to make sure they had heard straight - meanwhile the roar of the B29s warming up for another raid continued Sat 7:15 am At that point I went out with Tel and Don van K. [pg 2] to the island communication center to see what additional news we could pick up, but of course [?] was none just then (very early in the morning, stateside) This morning we heard the fact of Japan's peace bid confirmed, are reconciled now to hearing nothing further for a day or two. I would expect it to be a week or ten days before actual armistice is declared, but I think this is it. Isn't it exciting! It may still not mean that I get home before my 18 mos. are up, but it definitely means I won't be going out again. It's just a matter of time now, darling - a few more months. I have many things to write you and if I can possibly do so I'll leave the office early this morning to get in more time for a letter. Hold tight, now I love you Warren
