13 May 1945

"Ryukyu Shuho"

Illustration:

A photograph of General MacArthur and Premier Suzuki appear on the first page. On the reverse side there is a photograph of Admiral Nimitz as well as a cartoon in a form familiar to Japanese readers.

Text:

Germany surrenders; leaders plead for post-war cooperation -- American 24th Division occupies Davao -- Not much change in Okinawan situation as Americans continue slow advance -- Chinese troops repel four-pronged Japanese drive 150 miles southwest of Chunking -- British enter Rangoon -- New shake-up in Japanese cabinet; Suzuki assumes control -- American air power in Europe to be immediately transferred to Pacific -- Japanese air units attack American hospital ship -- Allies destroying Japanese planes faster than Japan can produce them, says Nimitz -- Japanese artist wins Carnegie Foundation Art Prize -- Iwo Jima based fighters attack Japanese homeland -- Special Notice: Because of interest in the "Ryukyu Weekly", back-issues of a well-known Hawaii Japanese language newspaper will be distributed in the near future.

(Cartoon) The three privates are at attention with their paint cans ready as Captain Pumpkin-head barks the stern command: "Camouflage!" Two of the privates proceed to open their cans by orthodox means but Private Big Ears rams his rifle through the can with the result as indicated. The captain returns and praises Big Ears highly for his speed.