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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1945
Page
1
Weatherman H. Jarboe reported little chance of a white Christmas for San Antonio. Snow is possible but unlikely. Weekend weather should stay mild with Sunday temps from 40 to 64 degrees and an average near 44.
RAF Bligis reports accurate bombing of two points south of Ambarawa in the Semarang area of central Java. Six Thunderbolts attacked after Mosquito escorts dropped 13 minutes warning to civilians. The raid coincided with Indonesians set a large bomb that reportedly wiped out scores of troops.
Pan-American clipper to depart San Francisco for Manila resuming Far East passenger service after four year suspension. Ground arrangements to be completed at Manta for early operation with personnel for stations at Midway Wake Guam and Manila.
Six missing Navy planes remain unfound after a Fasten Airlines pilot sighted red flares and a man near Melbourne Florida while special search teams and a Jacksonville blimp cover the area. A Coast Guard cutter races to a nearby Bahamas area after green fires were reported ten miles northeast of Dry Tortugas.
Ecuador's Justice Minister Carlos Moreno says a United States citizen, an executive of a large engineering firm, was expelled for alleged plots to unseat President Jose Tearra. He noted several other Americans were being interrogated as the government acted after Secretary Byrnes warned the U S would not aid interests interfering in Latin America.
Police identified Pvt William Atkins of Chicago, 26, found dead in a shallow polar bear pit at Denver’s zoo. Officials believe the partially blind 10-year-old bear did not realize the body’s presence. Coroner notes no marks of violence. Atkins may have fallen or climbed into the pit, with no protective fencing.
Admiral King, speaking as chief of the United States fleet, urged readiness for push-button warfare and condemned unified command for Washington. He noted advances in guided missiles and pilotless aircraft, and outlined the war’s high costs and lessons including the need for broad naval strength and separate command.
In Washington an undetermined number of people collapsed at Woodward and Lottyrap department store due to food poisoning. Ambulances and police swarmed the scene as hospitals reported overcrowding and victims were shifted to private facilities. Dozens of squad cars rushed to the store to assist the stricken.
INS report from LVUEYO dated December 8 states General Douglas MacArthur and top Allied leaders met in strict secrecy to discuss demobilization and repatriation of Japanese forces in China and the allocation of resources. MacArthur said the supreme command would submit appropriate recommendations to the joint chiefs of staff, without detailing decisions. The conference included Admiral Raymond Spruance, Vice Admiral Daniel Barbey, and General Albert Wedemeyer, with no malice disclosed.
A London radio broadcast said foreign ministers plan a Big Five meeting soon to discuss France and Germany border adjustments. It cites the upcoming United Nations assembly opening in January with Foreign Minister Bevl and a Big Three conference in Moscow starting December 15, with Bevli to attend.
Mrs. Dallus Streteller wife of a former Nazi official was detained in Puecth city on charges tied to subversive remarks during investigations of a trial. She later served as assistant to defense counsel before being cleared of wrongdoing amid controversial statements.
A heavy smoke pall in Kansas City led to the death of railroad switchman Wayne J. Ben, 43, who leaped from a caboose as a standing train neared collision. He and another worker, Harris, were startled by lights from an approaching train and Ben fell into the path of a fourth locomotive.
The DC American Legion post plans to seek support to reinstate Navy Commander M. G. Frost, ousted amid an investigation into surplus property. Frost’s transfer to the RFC followed a prior Navy posting, with Legion leaders appealing to New York state posts and the national Legion for intervention to restore his position.
Appeals by Jose Kramer known as the Beast of Belsen and other Naals routd to death for atrocities at the Belsen concentration camp were denied today in Hunedrg Germany.
Hans Fritzsche reportedly confessed to Nazi propaganda crimes before the war crimes tribunal, admitting his deputy role to Goebbels and drafting the confession in Moscow custody. Prosecutors say the statements, if proven, could condemn him as a key war criminal. others deny or are unconfirmed.
Civilians to replace permanent military staff at Fork Sam Houston War Department Personnel Center. Selections to boost civilian workforce from 441 to about 1000 within a short period. current permanent complement 3401. Civilian clerks stenographers dentists trained specialists and proof of service appointments to be arranged through the benefit service commission.
A complaint outlines that Luna Jtryes and Rochelle Vic alth faced kidnapping charges over taking Jian Lima, a child of Francisco Luna, with Reyes, brother of the child's deceased mother, escorting him to downtown San Antonio to buy linsements. The father has not seen the boy since.
Partly cloudy Saturday night and Sunday with cooler Sunday morning. Highs around 40 degrees, lows near 6. Expect scattered clouds and chilly conditions through the weekend.
The Pearl Warrior committee may question Governor Dewey over top secret 1944 letters from General Marshall and others. Marshall testified that he sent a September 25 letter to the New York governor via Col. Clarke to urge secrecy on the code breaking. Dewey reportedly read only the first paragraph and refused further reading.
Police search for taxi driver Deimarie Bramiletts age 29, of 444 Hun Sipek Avenue, reported missing since 2:18 a.m. Tuesday. Description lists height 6 feet 2 inches, 172 pounds, Army veteran with overseas service. He was last seen wearing a green plaid shirt, brown trousers, and a blue cap.
Paterson New Jersey December authorities said today that Geneva Humphrey faces a murder charge in the death of her husband, Kiyeh Edwin Humphrey, 44, amid jealousy over his attention to another woman. The 47 year old cook and upstairs maid in the home of Game Chapman Catt appeared dazed as she was formally charged. In St. Louis Missouri arrangements are underway for Frank Gilbert Jonah, chief engineer of the St. Louis San Francisco railway for 32 years, who died recently.
Baltimore December reports a delicate heart surgery on Judy Hacknan, a child from Brattle, Wash. at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr Blalock and Dr Taussig performed a complex arterial shunt to improve blood flow, with about ten hours of surgery and a cautious outlook. the 85th such case at Hopkins.
Bernard M. Baruch, 5, was reported today in Porters hospital where he has been undergoing treatment since Monday for a gastric ulcer. Hospital officials said a special chat and no surgery for him.
Morning activities at 9 50 center on wreaths garlands and decorating Christmas trees. Members and friends asked to bring greens for decorating the building. Evening program at 7 20 features a procession and a presentation on Christmas Around the World.
Civilians aboard a large Soviet arrivals troopship protest cabin shortages on the decked vessel. The Melalchist Torrens tows to Neve as Indian students in Karachi report limited space aboard 30/20 workers. The Tops assault sparked hours of tension as the State Department weighs the incident.
Washington reports Gen. Marshall says army HQ believed Hawaii was alert and ready for a Japanese attack. He defends Short and the Pacific outpost warnings, addressing charges from the Pearl Harbor board and congressional committee. He cites no intent to withhold information and warns that any overt act by Japan would have been a terrible tragedy.
Superintendent Stulsenan hosts two distinguished educators Dry Dose Cavillo of Cuba and Prof Crisdloon Gatica Milnes of Chile as Texas schools prepare for the fifth Pan Aldericath Congress of Education in Mexico City in June. They will travel to Austin and San Antonio to review and link new schools.
A Moscow radio broadcast reported that on November 24 Greek troops attacked Albanian frontier guards and penetrated Albanian territory but withdrew within an hour after Albanian forces returned fire. The report frames the engagement as a Greek attack with a rapid Albanian counterfire.
Senator Capper urges the Republican Party to nominate General Eisenhower, then chief of staff, as the GOP presidential candidate for 1948. He will discuss Ike’s qualifications on his regular Sunday night radio broadcast, citing his leadership and military record.
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