German Aircraft Worker Tells His Gestapo Escape
Kurt Kokorniak, a German aircraft worker, recounts his escape from Gestapo detention. He details life in Nazi camps, his 1941 return to Germany, and a planned parachute escape from Spain. The narrative weaves his experiences at Welzheim and Sueplingen toward a dramatic breakout.
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Karewith
London
Germany
Suepiingen
Kurt Kekorriak
Gestapo
Kurt Kokorntiak
Kurt Kokorniak
Sueßlingen
Prowler in White Doctor Jacket Tries Entry at Optical Shop
Police reported a prowler donned a white doctor's jacket to pose as an optometrist at H. R. Rees Optical Company on East Houston Street. He gained entry through a second story window and was booked for attempted burglary after his arrest at the police headquarters.
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H. ©. Rees
Halt Ordered in License Arrests
San Antonio police were ordered by Fire and Police Commissioner FL 4 Anderson to refrain from arresting motorists with 1941 out-of-state license plates. The order said arrests were the state highway department’s duty. The notice referenced affordable used cars and easy terms at a wartime station today.
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San Antonio
FL 4 Anderson
Army Tightens Physical Standards for Induction
The Army announced changes to voluntary enlistment physicals adding a new class 1-4 (suspended) alongside existing IIA I-B and 4. The classifications cover correctible conditions such as dental defects nasal obstruction hernia and nutritional issues. Rejected men may be reexamined and reclassified after corrections.
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Washington
War Department
Army Medical Boards
Mechanized Cavalry Blitz Demonstration In Pacific Northwest
In April 1944 a new mechanized cavalry regiment showcased its mobility along the North Pacific coast. Half horse, half motor, the unit combines infantry firepower with swift terrain movement, moving up to 500 miles a day and using portes to deploy mounted troops rapidly. The display included a simulated battle with road blocks cleared by engineers and combined arms action demonstrating the regiment’s versatility in rough, timbered terrain.
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Pacific Northwest
North Pacific Coast
J. E
Tersain
Tadin
Rings and Items Stolen From Local Residences
Diamond rings valued at two hundred dollars were stolen from a residence on Jo Roslyn Avenue, reported by P. Crum. Six quarts of oil cans were taken from a car on Boledad Street. W. D. Taylor reported theft at 204 Berkshire Avenue. Mrs. Ollie Hale reported clothing theft of undetermined value at 610 West Evergreen. Four tires and tubes were stolen from A. E. Garcia at 302 South Pinto.
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Jo Roslyn Avenue
P. Crum
Boledad Street
W. D. Taylor
Berkshire Avenue
Ollie Hale
West Evergreen
A. E. Garcia
South Pinto
Hbrest
Texas Highway Patrolman Charged in Bryson Fatal Shooting
Graham Apr 22 Texas Highway Patrolman John Lowery 47 was bonded 8000 today in the fatal shooting of Bamshang Shanafelt 42 city marshal of Bryson. District Attorney Reuben Loffin said the shooting last night at Pass Kingdom park followed an incident with shop operator Clarence Blount. Lowery said he fired after Shanafelt drew his gun and would not drop it after three commands. Shanafelt was shot four times. two empty shells were found in his pistol. Shanafelt's family, farm and ranch holdings own local interests. He is survived by two sons and three daughters.
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Graham
Texas
John Lowery
Bamshangfell
Bryson
Anaissant
Reuben Loffin
Pass Kingdom Park
Lowery
Watson Howell
Shana
Clarence Blount
Blount
Shanafelt
Ulster School Holds Arsenal Discovery at Derryelone
Balfast reports an arsenal uncovered inside Ulster School at Derryelone County Antrim. Principal Hugh Patrick McConvillé was detained in Belfast jail after the search on April 22.
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Balfast
Northern Ireland
Folke
Derryelone
County Antrim
Hugh Patrick McConvillé
Belfast
Tardy
Islands reinforced as Portuguese troops depart for Cape Verde
Libbon April 22 reports another contingent of Portuguese troops leaving to reinforce already increased garrison forces in the Cape Verde islands. The move reflects heightened military presence amid tensions in the Atlantic outposts.
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Libbon
Gerrisin
Cape Verde Islands
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