MacArthur, in first radio s since formal surrender, repts Japan no longer world power; says evolution has begun; lauds occupation troops; scouts idea that Japanese are unaware of defeat

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U.S.S. SOUTH DAKOTA LEADS THE VICTORY PARADE; Halsey's Victorious Fleet Steams Into San Francisco

By Lawrence E. Davies Special To the New York Times

arrives, San Francisco; war role noted

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