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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1944
Page
2
Captured young Nikolai Jankey, son of a Russian lieutenant, was taken by British troops during the advance on Falaise. After his mother died, he was adopted by a Russian fighter who enlisted him with Nazi troops for 14 months, wearing a grenadier uniform at the front.
Aug. 20Akron Ohio county Sheriff Walter P Neill aids in easing tire shortages by mobilizing jail trustees to work at the Firestone plant. Eight county prisoners will be assigned to perform tasks during forenoon shifts, continuing to sleep at the jail until further notice.
Abnormally low temperatures spread from Wichita to Boston with records falling in several cities. Kansas saw an unusual cold wet spell with streams gushing beyond their August norms while pools and outdoor events faced disruption. Major cities reported near seasonal conditions elsewhere, including a 119 degree surge in Yuma, Arizona.
A cool wave moved across Texas bringing relief from weeks of heat and drought. Rain fell along the Llano Pedernales and middle Colorado watersheds with up to 4 1-2 inches reported, replenishing stock water. The Temple area saw temperatures drop to seven degrees and rainfall over the weekend.
Two men were electrocuted in the state prison early yesterday after being convicted of murder. Willie Johnson, from Lafayette county, and George Jolson, from Hawle county, were the executed pair.
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