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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1944
Page
1
Pearl Harbor dispatch describes massive US naval and air buildup across the Pacific. The report touts overwhelming gunpowder and ships, secret weapons, and plans for a decisive Central Pacific operation with a projected rapid outcome.
The W T Grant store at 805 E Houston St showcases affordable sportswear inspired by Hollywood Cover Girl fashions. The promotion highlights budget priced garments worn by top models and features photos in Grants windows. Grant aims to position its stores as fashion centers for women seeking stylish outfits at attainable prices.
Marshall Tom McNamara announced Friday that ex deputy U S marshal McNeel has resumed his former post after two years in construction. The move comes as Russell was inducted in May and McNamara cites McNeel's experience and service.
Washington crowds flocked to the vice trial after hints that public figures’ names may be revealed. Mildred Powell Carter admitted arranging dates with men at Washington hotels and identified names in a notebook. FBI raided the Hopkins institute a year ago over suspicion of more than massage services. Carter said she was asked to provide girls to entertain visiting ball teams. Approximately 40 percent of American airmen missing in action in Europe later turned up in German prison camps.
General MacArthur announced the Hollandia advance was completed with minimal Japanese resistance. Allied reinforcements pour into Kohima as Nipponese forces launch a general offensive. In five days New Guinea gains include Hollandia areas plus Alexishafen and Madang. about 51,000 Japanese believed trapped in a 300 mile zone near Aitape.
Naples war correspondent Graham Hovey describes after three months at the front the tempering effect of Naples on officers and soldiers. He recalls a comfortable war, the tension with PBS officers, and how focusing on a single front shifts perspective, leaving him bitter yet seeking broader citizenry.
Admiral Halsey predicts the U S Navy will strike the Japanese fleet from their home harbors using air power submarines and surface forces. He credits Allied forces with guarding Guadalcanal and turning the tide, saying the Japanese are inferior on land air and sea and that the doom of Tokyo began with the Guadalcanal campaign. He notes he would not trade places with Tojo.
Prime Minister Jan Christiaen Smuts of the Union of South Africa arrived in England by air for the first wartime conference of British empire leaders. He landed amid wartime security as leaders prepare strategy and coordination for ongoing global conflict.
County Judge Charles W. Anderson denied a beer and wine sale license to Mrs. Norris Black of 1113 Gelarou. Liquor control officer Gus Brown testified the Brooksfield area establishment had two prior managements with licenses canceled for disorderly conduct and has been off limits for two years. Mrs. Black appeared with three children at the hearing.
SOUTHEAST ASTA HEADQUAR TERS, KANDY, CEYLON, APRIL 28. BRIG. GEN. WILLIAM OLDS OF UVALDE TEXAS, 43, RECEIVES BRITISH DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER FOR TROOP CARRIER COMMANDS HAULING SUPPLIES TO ALLIED TROOPS ON BURMA FRONTS. ONE MAJOR ACHIEVEMENT HAS BEEN LANDING DAILY SUPPLIES FOR...
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