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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1945

Page

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Texas Feels Coldest Norther As Temperatures Plunge

The coldest norther of the season grips Texas from the Red River to the Rio Grande with Dallas at 24.6 degrees and many towns reporting freezing temperatures. Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley see 42 degrees as forecasters predict a gradual warmup by midweek.

Weather Bureau Texas Red River Rio Grande Dalhart Dallas Amarillo Farmpa Wichita Falls Wink Gainesville Pyote Big Sprig Sulphur Springs Lubbock Abilote San Angelo el Paso Waco Guarilupe Pass Corsicina Peneyrales Valley Texarkana

Navy to Put Airmen in Key Operations Roles

Secretary Forrestal announced shifts in naval operations placing airmen in five of six top posts. John Towers will replace Admiral Adin as the chief of naval operations. Admiral Mitscher likely to become commander of the Atlantic Fleet, with Ramsey becoming chief of naval operations. Changes pending Admiral Nimitz succession of King.

Washington Wes INS Secretary of Navy Forrestal Navy Atdalora Qw Office of Ciel Naval Adin John 3. Towers Vavs Rayuiod A. Sipeunnee Inchin Pacific Apryanee Marc A. Mitscher Task Force of Fame Nivel Air Atlantic Hog Sand Vine-Adin D.C

Germans Get Food from U S Aids Germany

In Stuttgart Germany Lt. Col. Lucius D Clay announced the United States will provide food shipments to Germany to ease shortages. The plan aims to support the German population and stabilize postwar conditions as Allied authorities oversee relief efforts.

Endiagas Seeks federal repeal on Indian rights

In Great Falls Montana representatives from southwestern tribes push to repeal the 112 year old federal law that denies Indians the right to be born in their homeland. The move follows a request by Tholian spokesimun for government action to prevent Tavians from accessing wealth or mobility.

Nesertec Sever Routh- Westerlyribes Eats Bless

Trial Correspondent Suffer Dysentery at War Crimes Trial

A group of 20 of the 400-044 correspondents covering the International military mainal's war crimes trial sickened with a form of dysentery. U S army investigators report the correspondents are housed near the Faber pencil stanwlaciacer castle six miles from Nuyeraberg.

Meekho Oec International Mainal U.S. Army Faber Pencil Stanwlaciacer Castle Vom Nuyeraberg

Chinese Forces Ready to Advance Into Mukden in Manchuria

The Chinese puppet and nationalist forces report airlifted supplies and readiness to march into Mukden. Dependent Manchurian troops have reportedly entered industrial areas to await nationalist troops as final approval looms. distant signals imply mobilization across the region.

Iran Manchuria Mukdel Raassio Ken Industria

New Street Lights Go Up City Expands Illumination

Los Angeles Heights begins street light upgrades as a first step to brighter streets. City electrician Claude Convers says 50 lights will go up in Hot Wells, 50 in South San Antonio, and 8 in Harlandale, with about 200 total lights planned citywide amid material and manpower shortages.

Los Angeles Heights Mickelress Ada San Antonio Harlandale Claude Convers City Electrician Conve

Injured Kinmies Uneheangead

In Little Rock Arkansas December 4 49 The condition of Matt Kimex a Oklahoman badmin remained unchanged at Baptist hospital admitted for treatment after a truck accident Saturday night on a Nola Little Rock street. He suffered a badly fractured leg lacerations above the head face and hands and internal injuries of unknown severity. The accident yielded a determined severity and the victim faced a three month duration.

Little Rock Ark Matt Kimex F Paul Truck Nola Little Rock Street Kitnesis Jorg

Offices Close For Funeral Of Mrs Elizabeth Townsend

City offices closed Tuesday morning in honor of Mrs Elizabeth Rebecca Townsend 71 widow of District Judge C K Quit. Funeral held at 405? mile Tuesday at location not fully readable. obituary notes her late husband’s role and family ties.

Elizabeth Rebecca Townsendmin Quin Dudge C.K. Quit

Shivers Forecast Bring Cooler Morning Temps

Forecaster J. H. Jarvoe warns Gan Antonians of another chilly start with Wednesday morning near freezing. The mercury dipped to 28 degrees on Tuesday and is expected to fall about four degrees below that, with a high near 6 above freezing on Wednesday as temperatures recover slowly.

J. H. Jarvoe Jarbac

Tokyo Cold Snap Lowers to 20 Degrees in 1995

In Tokyo on December 4 the temperature fell to 20 degrees, a low for 1995, according to Kyoto news agency.

Tokyo Kyoto

Jews Vanish From Europe In War, Says Official

European Jewish population figures collapse under war. Aroerisan joint distribution committee head cites Poland shrinking from 3,800,009 to about 80,000 and Russia also reduced. He notes 6,500,000 Jews vanished during the conflict, a claim reflecting vast wartime losses and displacements.

Paris Jo Ma Josisz J. Sehwerle European Executive Council Aroerisan Joint Distribution Committee Poland Russia

Wife Beats Blindness At Last Reunion In Charleston

In Charleston South Carolina on December 4 1945 reports say Tis Bingham wife of Bailey Bul Bing ham arrived with two young children Deanne 2 and Jennifer 1 after an air distance home from Auckland New Zealand. The Charleston sailor was able to see his family late yesterday following a battle injury on Okinawa.

Charleston 8. C Bingham New Zealand Lenawee Bailey Bul Bingham Deanne Jennifer Auckland Okinawa

General Eichelberger to take U S leave over Christmas

Lieut. Gen. Robert L. Eichelberger, commander of the US Eighth Army, will depart tomorrow for a short leave in the United States. Traveling in a Fortress, he is expected to reach Long Beach, California, and will spend Christmas with his wife in Asheville, North Carolina, before returning to Japan to resume command of all American forces.

Yorkohama Robert L. Eichelerger US. S

Malayan rubber shipments to U S and Britain rise to 25 000 tons

Singapore reports that Malayan rubber shipments to the United States and Britain totaled 25 000 tons through November 80. The figure was announced today as part of wartime transport updates amid ongoing global tensions. Four students died and were buried in clashes when a retired soldier hurled a grenade during anti civil war riots at Beijing last Sunday.

Singapore United States Britain Kinaing

29 RAF Fliers Die in Crash Near Rochefort

PARIS, Dec. 4. (INS) The bodies of 29 RAF personnel were recovered today from the wreckage of a British multi engined plane near Rochefort. The bomber, carrying crew and a number of Yank airmen, was en route to England when it crashed yesterday in clear weather conditions.

RAF Parig Rochefort England

Warnings on Pearl Harbor and Japan plans disclosed

Congressional investigators heard that President Roosevelt informed the Philippine high commissioner on November 28 1941 that the next Japanese aggression would likely occur as a cause of hostilities between the U S and Japan A message read into the Pearl Harbor Investigating Committee record said the president noted no clear indications of where the Japanese might direct their forces but advanced Thailand as the most probable target Roosevelt Miles and Marshall testified that the United States gave Britain secret means for breaking the German code in January 1941 and that Japanese plans might include an attack on Thailand and other areas with warnings emphasizing immediate defense of the Philippines Hawaii and the West Coast

Washington Roosevelt Tal Wight U. S Japan Pearl Harbor Hawaii Thailand Sherman Miles Geminities Earier United States Britain Miles Marshall Eee Marshall

Japanese Diet Squirming Under War Crimes Lists

Tokyo reports Gen MacArthur’s latest fisted list of 26 war crime suspects prompts severe anger in the Diet. Finance minister hints at reparations funding as assets abroad to be seized. Debates focus on war responsibility and fiscal measures amid a crisis atmosphere.

Tokyo MacArthur Kyodo Heian Shibbazayane Hag Manemnira Hiut Korea Formosa Sakhaitetsi Soult Kyodo Sid MacArthur

Berlin Morals Drive Targets 2500 Women Weekly

Berlin reports an Allied driven campaign against vice and prostitution with estimates that about 2500 women and girls are affected weekly. An American official calls it the greatest morals problem in the world, noting 96,000 of roughly 250,000 Berlin women in the trade. He cites wartime chaos, refugees, shortages, and fear as factors pushing women toward prostitution.

Berlin iMi Gelmeny Civlian Poller Art

River Rat Gang Strikes Again in San Antonio District

Police say a gang of juveniles burglarized the Fish Bowl on Commerce Street after an overnight break in Sunday night. Owner Edward A. Felie Jr. reported about 40 dollars in valuables taken from the dining room and wall boxes. Investigators note several youths may be involved and describe entry through a rear window. A separate burglary on West Commerce Street saw about 25 dollars in change and 42 dollars in other items stolen.

San Antonio Commerce Street Bern Edward A. Felie Jr Bismark Seq Trom Baetfic Palicd Celesthé Robert EL Carew Low Garcia Grein Lava Helmg Free Gutierrez

Henry Aldrich Comes Home in Boston Stage Laughs

Henry Aldrich, a beloved radio and film character, returns to Boston amid cheers as Jerry Lane of Dallas recalls the long army service background. Lane, a Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient, describes the wartime years and the reunion scene. The feature blends nostalgia, entertainment, and veteran tribute in a lighthearted homecoming report.

Boston Duc Clay Aldrich Nalert Jerry Lane Dallas Henry Aldrich Henry Aldison Ling Lane Fay Wisdee Jerry

Java Rioters Cremate 14 in Batavia clash report

Batavian dispatch says 14 rioters were cremated following a clash in Bandung with nationalist forces repulsed by Allied troops. The report details a large-scale exchange with a battalion deployment and mentions official sources from Batavia.

Five day Texas gulf plains forecast update

A weather outlook covers Texas gulf plains northeast Texas and western areas with cooler trends. Highs reach around 60 Tuesday and 44 Wednesday with overnight near 32. Low precipitation expected, temperatures rising slowly in southern sections and cooler elsewhere. More details on page 6-A.

Saan Antonio Texas Gulf Plains Texas Westernnee

Juvenile suspects held after gang incident police report

A group of boys accused of holding up Weremagens are in the custody of juvenile authorities Tuesday, police reported. Four were arrested last Friday after Jose Lopes, 16, on Chituahon Street, complained to police. The gang allegedly attacked the scene, with juveniles ranging in age from 14 to 16.

Jose Lopes Chituahon Street

Crimes Trial Policy Upheld

NGENBERG Dec 4 Chief United States War Crimes Prosecutor Jackson sharply defended the policy of prosecuting militarists for war crimes as part of the United States drive. He argued public condemnation and legal action target rulers who ordered or promoted aggression, while the actual combatants face different prosecutions.

Two Tots Hurt in Crossing Crash

Two young children survived a crossing collision when a Southern Pacific freight train struck a car carrying Mrs Lee Batmit and three children. Alice Fay Lee, 5, dislocated her left shoulder. her brother suffered serious injuries. The driver and rescuers aided others before the train crashed. Engineer J B Soelt and witnesses provided statements.

Smi Southern Pacific San Francisco Oatman Earl Tee Lee Alice Fay Lee R. L. Lee Sharon Antt Atte Alice Shaw Satta Rosa Rosyattal J.B Soelt Virginkt Boulevard Tye Collection G. B. Moore Crogby Striet

Safety Group Seeks Individual Aid

Bernard Gusnett president of Siv San Antonio gafety county appeals for individual memberships to support its educational program. Individuals may join for as little as one dollar. Contributions may be mailed to the Baseby council office at 27 Gunter, Building.

Bernard Gusnett Siv San Antonio Gafety County Baseby Council Gunter

Hawaii musician earns 4929.20 in annual pay

Honolulu report details Italian States musician Estives receiving 4929.20 yearly for playing with a major symphony orchestra. Seventeen years service cited with high salary components including base pay 1469.10 monthly, overseas pay 97.50, commutation 18, allowances for wife 48, child 30, and nine other dependents 20 each.

Honolulu Itlaio Estites Anny Atmy Stars and Stripes

Allies Smash Farben Trust in Postwar German Measures

Berlin reports the Allied control council ordering seizure of Farben plants and assets in Germany. A special four-occupation committee oversees the trust’s dissolution while laws ban military training and Nazi insignia to reduce war potential and curb extremist groups.

Berlin Counell Txing Welg Forker Trust Berlian Haesey Densures Farben Germany Control Coucil Lom Dors Anies Counciloin Wis Farben Lust Taw

Bribe to Get Jet Plans Revealed

New York reporting that Russian agents offered money to engineers and technicians to obtain blueprints for atomic and military equipment including jet planes. Journal-American notes existing espionage knowledge but cites no action by FBI or State Department. An agent using an alias and another agent in the United States are described, with withheld details on some secrets and no immediate government response.

New York Dev INS Journal-American Intece National State Department Fb.i G-mer Adamson Yale Department FBI Chicago Iss PBI United States America Russia Ferbstifeians

Manufacturers to Fill Questionnaires in San Antonio

The San Antonio chamber of commerce and the San Antonio Manufacturers association urge all local manufacturers to complete and return distributed questionnaires. The data, gathered by the University of Texas Bureau of Business Research, will underpin a directory of Texas factories and a separate directory of wholesalers, distributors, and buyers.

San Antonio Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Tetris Chimcer San Anntonio Manufacturers Association Bureau of Business Research University “of ‘Texas Texas

Troopship In Trouble Near Bermuda Reported

New York dispatch says the Liberty ship Henry Ward Beecher carrying 41 homeward American troops lost its propeller about 340 miles northeast of Bermuda and drifted in a well traveled sea lane. The weather was reported moderate. Units aboard include Mead Military Police escort guard company and the 542d and 544th Ordnance Heavy Maintenance Companies, according to Army personnel.

New York Bermuda Henry Ward Beecher Beecher New York News Marseilles Mead Miltary 542D 544Th Ordnance Army

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