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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1942

Page

3

Public Warns Against Excess Optimism On War News

Military observers in Washington cautioned that rising UN successes should not spark undue optimism. They cited Japan counteroffensive setbacks in the Saladin Islands, Soviet advances west of Moscow, bombardment of Lashio, Allied blows in North Africa, and New Zealand actions near Solomons, urging caution as Hitler presses in the Caucasus and Stalingrad.

Washington UNS United Nations Salodinian Rzhev Moscow Caucasus Stalingrad Hitler Russia Caspian

Missing Randolph sergeant sought by family in 1900s

Former Randolph sergeant John B Wiezorek of the weather office at Randolph field is reported missing after serving in the Pacific theater. In September 1840 he left Randolph and later returned briefly, with letters home noting doubts about returning amid tensions at Corregidor.

John B. Wiezerer Lawrence Ywaeserek Randolph Field Pacific Wieserek J. O.randolph Field Phlippines Parker St. Prahels Street Lawrence

Guards Hired for SA Patrol Planes Mayor Announces

K Quin announced hiring of eight guards for civilian air patrol at the new city airport. Maj Karl J Johnson, national CAP commander, requested the guards.

S A K. Quin Paidoy Civilan-Air Patrol New City Karl J. Johnson

Marie Osborne Steps In As Durbin Stand-In

Hollywood gossip notes that Marie Osborne once known as Baby Marie returns to film work as a stand-in for Deanna Durbin in a new day’s shoot. Osborne was a silent screen star, and her return marks a notable cross era appearance in THOMYWOOD.

Homywood Marié Osborne Baby Marie Hollywood Deanna Durbin

Yanks Bury Jap Officer in New Guinea Mountain Find

A U S correspondent recounts discovery of a downed Japanese Zero in New Guinea. The pilot’s body is recovered with full military honors, a burial note prepared, and a small party including Lt. Charley Cathey, Sgt. Bill Spiker, and Capt. Bob Edwards accompanies the ascent through jungle terrain to the wrecked aircraft. The journey highlights harsh conditions and jungle terrain as they reach the summit.

Pat Norineon Sana New Guinea Wwe Ae Ae Gee Ee Sone Dap Bass Charley Cathey Canton N. Gi Bill Spiker Oakland Bob Edwards Memphis United States

Japs Withdraw From Tulagi Area

Naval analysts interpret Japan’s withdrawal from the Tulagi vicinity as a sign of a broader pause in the Solomons campaign. American land sea and air forces report checks on Japan’s drive to retake the area, with potential regrouping and threats to New Guinea prompting warnings about future moves. The navy notes a halted large assault as U.S. forces press operations around Guadalcanal and nearby Tulagi.

Joseph T. W. Kimi Washington Japan Tulagi Solomon Islands Nippon Solomons Theavy Salomondshinds Twagraves New Guinea MacArthur U. S. Gen Salomon U.S. Manrines Guad- Alcanal Abe

Nemesis Of Nazis Gets Promotion

MOSCOW Aug 28 Gen Gregory Zhukov commander of Russia's central front is named first deputy to the defense minister, outranking all other Soviet generals. The record gives no details of new duties but observers expect him to assist Stalin on military matters. His command status at the central front is not disclosed.

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