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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1945

Page

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Hess Flight To Oust Churchill

Hess details his 1941 secret flight to Scotland and hints at plans to oust Churchill and seek armistice. He recalls motives, defense of his actions, and relationships with Hitler and Nazi officials. The testimony coversWWII plots, Kaiser's era crimes, and questions about Keitel and other officers.

Vernberg Scotland Feton Churchill Duke of Hamilton Adolf Hitler Sterday Hess Samsmand API Hitler Keltel Eta Germany Jahausen Otto Nelle Kaitel Warsaw Rutan Toon Kelle Tahenen Othey Keatet Keilet Milter Ruesian Kotte Wehmacht

Soviet Praise Sparks U S Political Rhetoric Clash

An Imperialist label by a Pravda writer targets Patrick Hiuler in a debate on American influence in Asia. The NRG commentator brands the remark a hostile generalization about U S actions, stirring cross border political tension amid ongoing discussions in the Soviet Union.

Russ Scores Hurley New York Dec INSI Pravda Ges Patrick Hiuler America Asia NRG Sovint Union United States Hossador Ta

Yamashita Death Nods Touted in Manila War Crimes Hearing

In Manila, Col Hideo Risiharay testified that General Yamashita allegedly approved executions of about 600 Filipinos last December without trial. He claimed Yamashita never signed death sentences and denied personal involvement, while noting possible joint or court martial actions.

Manila UNB Yamashita Yameshita Depare Enis Bisinass Anf Jim Vautushita Nisi Yama- Isuita Ehrisoner

Purse and Cash Missing After Downtown Shopping

Mrs. Zapolpa Wolfe reported a purse theft while shopping downtown. She lost a purse containing about $1000 in nine hundred dollar bills, around $40 in smaller bills, and a $100 check. Police seek witnesses and surveillance to locate the missing items.

Iryang Zapolpa Wolfe Fin Lati

UNO Gets Bid From L A At War United Nations Organiza tion

The United Nations Organization seeks to establish headquarters in the United States and will be invited to San Antonio. The San Antonio chamber of commerce announced on Sunday that Mayor Mauermatin said G. W. Butler, chamber president, had informed Sac Velary of State James Byrnes.

United Nations Organization United States San Antonio

Three Hundred Generals to Lose Ranks in December

Washington dispatch reports a broad downsizing of top officers as about 300 brigadier generals face demotion this December and mid January. Of 3634 brigadier general level officers, 1962 remained as of November, with further reductions anticipated across major and brigadier ranks.

Washington Renervals Arny Yeny Japan

Police Shifts Announced By City Department Heads

Seven new assignments in the police department were announced Saturday by Chief Aubrey Hopkins, Sgt Bruce Weatherly and others. G O Coyington and T T Posten moved from vice to detective division. Oliver Walker shifted from patrol to vice. RB Ives moved from portal to vivet. A H Bonnete returned from armed service to vice. O R Spr moved from patrol to dispatcher on five detail shifts.

Police Department Satuday Aubrey Hopkins Bruce Weatherly T. T. Posten Vic O1iy Walker Portal Vivet RB. Ives Vice A. H. Bonneté Armed Forces O. R. Spr

Jester Denounces Low Oil Prices

Jester denounces low oil prices as harmful to the economy. A spokesperson from the administration accused market pressures of harming producers and consumers alike. The report notes continued debate over policy responses and potential moves to stabilize prices.

Gestapo Leader To Face Trial in Prague

British dispatch reports Harald Wix on former head of the Gestapo at Blatno Czechoslovakia arrested and sent to Prague to face trial for war crimes charges tied to the destruction of the village. The case centers on Nazi leadership responsibility for the atrocity.

Gestapo New York Tod Novi Bladno Czechoslovakia Prague Harald Wixon Rnibie Liaive

Jap Prison Camp Commandant Held

Suanghat, Dec 1. Today the war crimes charge is brought against Japanese prison camp commandant Mik for abuses of prisoners of war. He was seized by allied authorities after a hunt through Manchuria Korea and central China.

Suanghat Tahorn Mik Tnday Fand Armeyicit Arany Manchuria Korea China

U S Executes Nazi General Dostler

Dostler, a German general, was executed by firing squad after a U S military court convicted him of ordering the execution of 15 American paratroopers. He remained calm as the sentence was carried out, amid tense last moments.

Kome Det. L TNS Nagy Cath Anton Dostler Coriyrcund Priaon Oulay United States Dostler Shrutte Germany

Index Sports News and Classified Roundup 0

A compact page item compiling sports notes society notices radio tags Oll market news and a brief scoreboard showing a 4 to 0 tally. The teaser suggests a bulk column with multiple small items and terse scores without detail.

Society New Classified Market News

Union Okeh Seen in GM Parts Offer

Union officials indicated GM asked permission to produce parts for competitors. If approved seven plants would reopen and nearly 34 000 strikers be re employed while most auto makers benefit except Ford. United Packinghouse Workers voted for a strike to back wage demands. over 190 000 eligible members voted.

Union Okeh Ty International High Uilon Sameday Baw-Cto General Motors UAW PLC Woul Ford United Packing Sonse Workers Ammeriee NLRB Montgomery Ward United Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Ward Washington WRECS

Wards Oviaks and Antion Plan Denonettiation Shrike

Unclear fragment describes Montgomery Wards and a dispute over a wage offer. Meeting planned for Monday to discuss raising minimum wage and hourly increases for Chicago employees. Named entities include Montgomery Wards and Chicago.

Oviaks Anton Platiner Shrike Emma Montgomery Brant Chicago

Steelworkers vote on wage demand at NLRB gate

In Pittsburgh Allied workers tied to United Steelworkers of America vote 5 to 1 to strike over a demand for a $2 daily wage increase as enforcement actions move through the NLRB process.

Pittsburgh NLRB United Steelworkers of America

Telegraph union votes to strike at Western Union office

Union workers in New York vote 8277 to 477 in favor of a strike at the Western Union Telegraph office. No walkout date set. Meanwhile, United Metal Workers at Oliver Corp South Bend plant plan a long walkout after a wage offer of ten cents an hour was proposed.

New York Western Union Telegraphy Compute Mie United Vann Oliver Corporation South Bend Elton

Shipping union rejects 30 percent wage cut deal

Negotiating committee of 97 general agents representing war shipping administration rejects a 30 percent wage concession for 1400 CMA vessels under National Maritime Union pressure.

Naional Maritime Union Oeeral War Slipping Administration

Rail strike dispute on Texas and New Orleans railway

Railroad labor matter centers on control of a hospital association within the company structure as workers demand influence over management. The board will consider mediation and possible arbitration as talks unfold between the railway and its employees amid the ongoing disagreement.

Tynan Texas and New Orleans Railway Company

Norman Armour Leaves Madrid for London

Norman Armour, the U.S. ambassador to Spain, departs Madrid for London as he is recalled by Washington. The veteran diplomat makes the move amid ongoing diplomatic adjustments between the United States and Spain.

Norman Armour Madrid Norman Armor U.S Spain London Bee Wash Ihgten

Army Strength Data From5 A Our Fort Sam Population Figures

Army strength data reveal San Antonio military population fluctuations during World War II. In late 1943 Fort Sam Houston hosted about 27,500 soldiers with the aviation cadet center totaling 22,500, Helly and Stinson fields 7,000, Brooks 4,000, Randolph 500, and Norman 300. By October 1, 1943, Fort Sam Houston reached a peak 64,305 personnel and the district total 23,849, with civilian workers at Helly Cell exceeding 1,800.

Fort Sam Houston San Antonio Lotal Hondo Army San Marcos Asth Infantry Division Army Post Fort. Sam Houston Helly Stinson Brooks Fel Randolph Tiplet Normayle San Antono District AAF Helly Cell

Bed Bollocked by Fire Trapping Moment in Kansas City

Mrs. Clara Millard of Kansas City faced an odd mishap last night when a cigarette burned a mattress and sheets, trapping her in a doorway. Firemen arrived and helped by venting through a bathroom window to free her.

Kansas City Dee Clara Millard Avi Iune

MacArthur orders audit of Nip industry funds

Tokyo dispatch reports General MacArthur ordered a sweeping audit of Nip industry after 100 million yen diverted from reparations funds. Nip firms are suspected of concealing assets for reparations and tax purposes. A 100 million yen contribution to Manchurian relief is questioned, while efforts to produce 20 new airplane engines were thwarted on Shikoku Island with motors found at Matsuyama and other parts hidden in Tibari and Bame Island facilities.

Tokyo MacArthu Manchuris, Heavy Industrial Development Company Japan Mirrender Shikoku Island Matsusyama

Property Loss Heavy in East Storm Kills 38

A two day storm across the Northeast left 38 dead and caused widespread damage from New York to Maine. Winds up to 118 mph at Mount Washington damaged trains and flights. weather dumped up to 3 inches of snow in some areas and many boats reported missing.

New York United States Iver New Engingad Nye New Jersey Canat Guard Weasels Sbi New England Mount Washington Bangor Maine la Guardiatela

Veterans Face Strikes Crushing Reemployment Promise

Thousands of veterans returning to civilian life find job opportunities closed by strikes and reemployment guarantees from Congress and the selective service act rendered meaningless. Leaders warn the nation that strikes waste energy and break faith with millions who helped salvage America, urging citizens to honor veterans’ service and restore promised opportunities.

Congress America

Texas 48th On E List Face Bond Drive Progress

Dallas December report from INS notes only three of 254 Texas counties have met E bond quotas. State campaign headquarters report iron, sudan, and sterling counties reached targets. Texas ranks fourth in E bond sales with 374 percent of a $90,000,000 small bond quota, campaign ends in a week.

Dallas Texas Cam Palpi Sudan Sterling and Iron Nathan Adams

UNRRA Workers In Black Market Operations Reported

The Daily Express claims that many continental UNRRA workers in northwest Europe, aside from those already discharged, are engaged in black market activities. The dispatch states these workers wear British-made dress and carry tende rations, with operations centered in France, Belgium, and Holland.

London Pre The Daily Express Masty Continental UNA Europe France Belgium Holland

Boy 16 Faces Trial In Girl's Murder

Chicago dispatch reports Don McKay Cook, 16, accused of aiding a friend during a May hotel room fight that led to a girl's death. He faces trial before Chief Justice Ward on Monday. A 15-year-old girl, Shirley Allen, visited the youth hours before the killing and is expected to testify. Cook, captured in Louisiana after a five month search, denies involvement.

Chicago Don MdKay Cook Wll Justles Ward Louisiana Shirley Allen

British Nab 16 Freeze Fortunes in Ruhr Arrests

A Reuters dispatch from Essen reports British field security officers in the Ruhr have arrested 16 leading German industrialists and interned them for interrogation. More arrests are expected in the next two days as magnates are taken from their homes. Among those seized are Heinrich Gehm, Walter Schwede, Friedrich Won Beulow, Edward Houdrenmat, and Tir Elen Muelle of Krupp. Personal fortunes are frozen though firms will continue to operate.

London den l TNS Reulor Eserlohn Geremany Ruhr Hava Sec Heina Gehm Deutsche Edelstahlwerke Walter Schwede Reichssvereinigung Stahlwerke Friedrich Won Beulow Edward Houdrenmat Krupp Armament Works Krupp Tir Elen Muelle Nptrate

San Antonio Secures Two More Conventions in 1936

Harry Jersig chair of the chamber of commerce convention committee says two additional gatherings are booked for San Antonio in 1936. The Texas Society of Medical Technologists will meet at the Phiwa hotch in April, and the spring meeting of the Texas Society of… is expected to bring fingerprint experts to the city.

San Antonio Harry Jersig Chamber of Commerce Texas Society of Medical Technologists Phiwa

Buff Cobb Begins Hollywood Career

Buff Cobb starts film work at 20th Century Fox playing a harem queen in the adaptation of a Margaret Langrae book. The feature marks the late humorist Irvin’s grandchild entering cinema after yesterday’s production start on the project.

Buff Cobb Hollywood Dex Bult Cobb Desites Belog Irvin 5 Sit 20Th Century-Fox Margaret Langrae Anne

Truman Seeg Grid Classic

President Truman attends a West Point Anna football gridiron classic in Philadelphia with a presidential train crew, five war veterans, and White House staff. He greets veterans, provides tickets, ensures blankets, and chats during the rail journey from Washington.

Philadelphia Truman Washington White House Patterson Walter Reed Hospital

Forecast for San Antonio and vicinity Sunday

Weather forecast for San Antonio and nearby areas. Partly cloudy with possible flooding and colder temperatures on Sunday. Temperature around 48 degrees at night and a cool start to the day. Page A contains additional weather data.

San Antonio MAXIM

Royal Males Decide Jap Palace Staff to Toil

In Tokyo on December 1, imperial household men voted to return to work. They approved revising the imperial family hiatus ordinance to allow royal mates to enter government service or private employment as Japan mobilizes.

Perial Fighlig Services

Also Mentioned on This Page

Churchill K. R Thomas Waller P. Reuter AUW Yamashita Death NodTold Uno L.A Aden Corligan Iit Pqad Den Jins John Amey Ayush Statesman Rutiy Hersel Shipping San Antonin Mer MacArthur Jean A. Brunner Veterans of Foreign Wars Brunner UNRRA Truman Seeg Okyo Emperor Hirohito
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