We Can Build a GREAT City in Southwest Texas
The Light urges rapid building of the San Antonio river canal to feed Corpus Christi port and spur regional growth. A joint Chamber of Commerce effort is needed with San Antonio and Corpus Christi directors, plus wider Texas and Mexican cities, to plan and lead development for a prosperous future.
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San Antonio
Corpus Christi
Gulf
San Antonio River
Guadalupe River
Chambers of Commerce
Ais
Chamber of Commerce
Southwest
New Stamfels
San Angelo
Pleasanton
Seguin
Brownsville
Laredo
Monterrey
Saltillo
Wea
the Light
Texas
Mexico
French Occupiers Tighten Reprisals in German Zone
In Mainz authorities report French occupation troops exact harsh retribution on about eight million Germans in the zone. Large scale requisitioning drains furniture food fuel while on site stocks rise. Cattle slaughter and livestock butcherings disrupt livelihoods as anti Nazi administrators face a hard rehab.
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Mainz
Germany
France
Eisenhower Honored in Belfast as Best U.S. Ambassador
General Eisenhower received the freedom of Belfast amid cheering crowds and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws from Queen's University. The dean hailed him as the greatest ambassador of goodwill and mutual understanding America has sent to Europe.
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Belfast
Eisenhower
Queen's University
America
Eirope
Pearl Harbor Case Advice Awaited
The secretaries of war and navy prepare recommendations to President Truman on the Pearl Harbor case. The president indicated at a news conference that he would not decide on immediate public trials for Army and Navy officers until he receives the official report.
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Washington
Secretaries of War and Navy
Truman
Pearl Harbor
Amy
Navy
Comand
Stillwell Chiang Quarrel Becomes Public dispute
In Los Angeles on August 24, Representative Patterson said General Stilwell told lawmakers he asked Chiang Kai-shek to use supplied ammunition against the Japanese rather than Chinese, prompting questions about his China command. Patterson added Stilwell discussed Chiang’s complaints to Roosevelt and noted Stilwell’s transfer to the Pacific after leaving China.
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Los Angeles
Ghhia
Hin
Stilwell
Okinawa
Patterson
Chiang
Roosevelt
Billwell
Cool spell brief as late summer heat returns soon
Weatherman J H Jarboe says the recent cool spell was only a sample with lows near 69 Friday and highs around 83 to 88 next week. No rain expected statewide though southern areas and the coast may see showers. August 20 often brings a seasonal break in icy weather.
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J. H. Jarboe
Pridoy
Southtown
Jardae
Almos
WPB lifts quotas on car industry and spare tires
The war production board ends quotas on passenger car production allowing factory output to rise. New cars will lack spare tires initially with spare tire policy to be handled by the OPA. Restrictions on taxicabs ambulances hearses and commercial trucks were also eased or lifted in stages.
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Waossngton
War Production Board
Fifsh
OPA
German Scientists to Continue in the U S
About 100 German scientists and technical experts will depart for the United States to assist in military research and experiments begun before Germany's surrender. They will be paid at standard rates by the U S government and returned to Germany upon completion. Access to secret American projects will be denied.
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Paris
INS
United States
Germany
U. S
Paper Item Supply to Ease Shortages Predicted
The War Production Board announced today that supplies of scarce household papers such as cleansing towels napkins wax paper and toilet paper will increase soon. Restrictions on production of many paper and paperboard items were removed, signaling easier access to paper towels napkins wax paper and related products.
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War Production Board
Storm Fails Red Landing Amid Japanese Reports
Tokyo reports say Japan protested to General MacArthur about a possible Russian airborne landing as a typhoon threatens his Tokyo arrival. Japanese forces begin disarming under the emperor while Allied plans move to occupy Kyushu by September 1.
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Manila
Japan
MacArthur
Russia
Hokkilo
Tokyo
Tokyo Bay
Kyushu
Moscow
Atzlot
Mac-Arthur
Woldings
Field Muddy
China
Atsuel
Atsugi
Associated Press Monitor
Nagoya
Manchuria
Sakhalin
Hire
Sakhinlin
Final Election Plans in Bexar County for Coliseum Vote
County leaders prepare for a $1 750 000 coliseum and six constitutional amendments in Saturday's election. Polling places open at 7 am with voting machines delivered to 198 precincts. Proposals include funding the coliseum, tax reallocations, military poll tax waivers, legislative per diems, old age and needy aid, and supreme court representation. Vote eligibility notes that real estate is not required to vote on the coliseum issue.
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Copaly
Squir
Das’ &Pecio
Bexar County
Councy
Hoth
UD. Sis
Mitda
Tough Jap Major Hates to Quit War
Okinawa reports show Major Akamatsu of the Tokasuta Island garrison surrendering after fierce resistance on Kerama group islands near Ake Bland. The capitulation came with leaflets of the emperor's speech and loudspeaker briefings, while Lt Col Connally pressed the Japanese commander to yield.
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Okinawa
Tough
Hitle Major
Dap
Pokashkt Island
Kerama
Lirut
Hayle l
Gonnolly
Creatur
Comemander
24Th Infantry Regiment
Ake Bland
Roshitsuge Akamiatsu
Tokasuta Island
Yoj "Tsuiimoto
Jap Imperial
Akamatsu
Connal- Ay
Akametsu
Montgomery in Hospital After Plane Crash
Berlin reports Montgomery hospitalized after a Wednesday plane crash. He sustained bruises but injuries described as not serious.
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Monty
Berlin
Orn Petal
Montgomery
Oread
Forecast for the San Ancomo area weather update
Forecast shows mostly cloudy conditions Friday afternoon and night and Saturday with scattered showers near the coast. Inland areas expected considerable cloudiness with northeast winds near the canal and temperatures around the stated highs and lows.
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San Ancomo Ano
Texas
Farley
General Allen Returns from Europe to Texas Post
Maj. Gen. Teoderek BR Allen, commanding the First Armored Division, arrived by plane yesterday from the European theater. His home base is Felestize Texas.
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General Allen
Europe
Washington
Teoderek BR. Allen
Thin Runway Logic From Okinawa Wry Exchange
An American officer asks a Japanese airman about runway thickness. The reply shows the Jap’s humor about runways and four engined bombers, noting they stopped building them when runways proved unable to support such planes.
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Okinawa
Daps
Tof
Ameriican Airborne
al Jap Wirman
Truk Japs Wave At Yank Fliers
At Truk, Japanese defenders reportedly waved greetings to U.S. airmen as occupation appeared likely. An air strike by an El Alay Harpoon bomber unit circled the island, flying low over runways amid rumors of a peaceful surrender.
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Truk
Aire
Navy Pilot Misjudges Runway After Fatal Takeoff
The Navy reported a Liberator bomber failed to stay on the center line at Eniwetok on August 9 1944. The crash killed Lt Romane C Anderson and most of the crew as flames spread from exploding bombs. Captain Edgar A Cruise criticized crowded conditions and limited space for aborting takeoffs. Seventy planes were destroyed or damaged in the incident.
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Washington
Navy
Theén
Eniwetok Atoll
Marshalls
Lient
Romane C. Anderson
Flor
Houston
Yanks Ready for Japan Wear with Layered Uniforms
Manila dispatch reports Gen Charles Belllean describing winter gear tested by scientists for MacArthur's troops in northern Japan. He says Tokyo September weather will be mild like Washington DC, but acclimatization lessons are needed and soldiers will wear layered khaki two piece long underwear with a tailored Eisenhower jacket and water repellent outer garments.
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Manila
Europe
Japan
Charles Belllean
MacArtur
Tokyo
Washington, DC
Bell
Red Stamps Become Good For Meals And Points
The notice states that five red stamps will be valid starting Saturday September 1 for meals and points in several districts. Each stamp is worth 10 points for a total of 50 with a four month validity through December 31.
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Washington
Ang
Tnrgud
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