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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1945

Page

2

Big Four Dominate Early Drafts At World Conference

Diplomats at San Francisco expect the Big Four United States Britain Soviet Union and China to control amendments to Dumbarton Oaks proposals for a world organization. Leaders express cautious optimism with Smuts arriving and Mexican and American delegates citing hope for progress while pre conference rules limit immediate settlement.

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Pancho Lozano Praised For Morale at Rhine Crossing Pace

Capt Harold Pancho Lozano son of San Antonio couple led first battalion across the Rhine river as part of the Ninth Army rapid assault. Liberty magazine April issue quotes CBS war correspondent Howard Smilth praising Pancho for inspiring grit and leadership, while his men faced early combat trials and risky dives into the river.

Phe Vgruyning Mtte Denon Harold “Pancho” Lozano Ruuen Lozano San Antonio Hoer River Liberty Magazine Howard K. Smilth CBS Ninth U. S. Army Pancho” Loanno Rocy River Germany Pancho

Thousands Pay Tribute at Alamo Pilgrimage

Amid threatening clouds about 150 organizations marched in the annual Pilgrimage to the Alamo Friday evening to hear Governor Stevenson pay tribute to the heroes and a World War I era memory. The procession wound from the Minnelpa auditorion to the Alamo where wreaths were laid at the sarine by the participants. Four army generals—Maj. Gen. Jon P.B. Lucas Brig Gen. G. H. Bevesley Brig Gen. I. B. Kelser and Brig. Gen. M. M. F. Davis—stood as Stevenson spoke of the courage of the defenders and the ongoing force of patriotism linking the brave to future generations.

Alamo Stevenson Minnelpa Auditorion Groun iMaj Jon PB. Lucas G. H. Bevesley L. B. Kelser MM. F. Davis San Inelnia

Germans Burn Prisoners Alive Horror Reported at Camps

London reports detail Nazi camps with graphic accounts of prisoners burned alive as Allied leaders urge inspection. Eisenhower calls for congress to visit camps, British editors invited to Europe, and public sentiment grows for strong peace measures amid war crimes disclosures. Local papers note British folk deride German propaganda and demand accountability.

London San Francisco Navir Eisenhower Mariere Elsenhaver Jthat Europe Daily Mirror Britain Elhem

Prayer Day Set for Conference Prayer Day

A special day of prayer is arranged by the church to support the United Nations conference in San Francisco. The pastor of the temple will speak on a theme titled Human Nations and the San Francisco Conference, addressing faith and global diplomacy.

Molotov Prepares Large Three Conference Before UN Meet

Washington reports Molotov is due for a major Big Three pre meeting ahead of the United Nations opening in San Francisco. British and American officials anticipate Warsaw and Polish government issues to dominate talks as Allied plans for postwar Europe hinge on Moscow’s proposals.

Washington V. M. Molotov United Nations San Francisco Molotiv Stettinius Edenis Alved Palley Ot’ Palani Warsaw San Moscow Atea Molotov Haveor Foreigt Tarristers Chuvelill Nertiaten Ruf San Francisca China Andy France Ching Frater Wis Vivita Omie Phires Stettitus Eden Malotay Japak Russia Tte Sovieb Newce Agency U.S Britain Yalta San Hennessey Kremlin Atat Molotoy Chistein TL Vy Boon Ang

Pacific Vet Bombardier Dies in Crash

Sam Hallinss son of Mrs Kaedross of 812 West Poplar street was named among 25 killed Friday when an army transport plane crashed three miles southeast of Sweetwater. Lieu Kamrass, pilot in Gen Kenney's Fifth Air Force, had served since 1943 and earned the Air Medal after 25 combat missions. He played football at Jefferson High and later worked with Ban Antonio Commission. Surviving kin include Mrs Mary Wittenberg and Miss Patricia Kamrags of Bas Antoun.

Sam Hallinss A. Kaedross West Poplar Street Sweetwater Nordon. Ag Kamrass Rogers George C. Kenney Fifth Air Force South Pacific Rate Cape Gloucester Mollandia Dutch New Guinea Ban Antoninn Jefferson High School Ban Antonio Commission Company Air Force Infantry Ben Kamas Fork Watts George Snl Westoverfield Mass Pyb Meyer Kamrass Mineral Wells Texas Dour Alsurerls Mary Wittenberg Helle Horowitz Rita Kamrasit Patricia Kamrags Bas Antoun

Social Set for Saturday Evening at 445 Bailey Avenue

The Chinen of Jesus Charlot at the Latter Day Saints will hold a sextant for men with women in military service this Saturday starting at 7 p.m. The priesthood meeting at 11:20 a.m. will be about The Gospel Kingdom and the sacramental service at 7:30 p.m. will cover Baptism for the Dead.

Latter Day Saints Bailey Avenue Wil

Summer sewing patterns offer quick outfits and extras

Get a Head-start on summer with no snappy jacket and button-front exit. Pattern 9277 features a bare midair playsuit for suntanning while Pattern 5277 lists sizes and outfit options. Includes fabric estimates and ordering instructions from The San Antonio Light pattern department.

San Antonio Pattern Department Texas New York

War Notebook Clips Champagne Chow Line In Naumburg

War correspondent details doughboys in Naumburg receiving their first champagne chow line as medical corps men capture rich supply dumps at the Bismarck Pass. Reports include soldiers taunting officers, gift exchanges, and a vivid account of frontline humor amid battle.

Ny Halith Thy BION Leipzig Medical Corps Naumburg Nazi Bismarck Cath Griening

Levant to Star in Silver Lining

Hollywood gossip notes Oscar Levant returns to acting with a lead in Silver Lining a biographical life of Marin Miller. Alice Faye appears for Fallen Angel test and Dana Andrews co stars in Laura era buzz with Otto Preminger.

Louella Watson Metrie Hollywood Oscar Levant Jack Warmer Oscar Silver Marin Miller Alice Faye 20Th Century-Fox Otto Preminger Dana Anthems Otto Dana Laura

Great Chapter Closed As Eleanor Quits White House

Eleanor Roosevelt leaves the White House after 12 years as First Lady. She rides from Union Station to catch a New York train amid farewell from staff and reporters. Her son is hospitalized. Roosevelt will reside in New York as a private citizen while Truman’s family relocates.

Hollywood Olivia de Havilland Maj John Huston Livvy Paulette Goddard Pat Stuart Bel-Air Eleanor White House Washington Union Station New York Truman Marbhier Mra Anha Roosevelt Baattiger Jantiny Lisl Waller Reed Army Trospital Mirlee Ronesevelt Bane Moss

Doughboys to Find Sailors There First

Okinawa report states U S 24th Corps troops entering Naha will uncover a century old American cemetery where Commodore Perry era academies are buried. The legend of two toppled tombstones is noted in brief military dispatches.

Okinawa U. S. 24Th Cmy Coss Naha Commodore Perry

Col Locke to Address Class at Plaza Hotel Ballroom

Col Frank M Locke of the San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center will be the guest speaker this Sunday at the Business Men's Bike class. Meeting at 8:90, the event will be in the Plaza hotel ballroom with Filly Cannell supplying music and Clin ton B Reed offering the prayer.

Frank M. Locke San Antonio Plaza Hotel Filly Cannell Mumbera Clinton B. Reed

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