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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1945

Page

10

Japs Losing 50 Ships Weekly

Washington February 3. An INS report says American forces in the Pacific have reduced the Japanese combat and merchant fleet at an average rate of about 50 ships per week. Navy figures show 1,725 enemy ships sunk or damaged from June 19, 1944, to February 2, 1945, with 13387 counted through mid 1945.

Washington INS Pacific Command Weel Navy Pearl Harbor Army Air Forces Pacific Philippines Geet Unis Dasconther Ducember Ant

Youth Held in Bond Over Wife's Death Case

Fort Worth February 2. Bond set at 5000 for Burr Walker Jr an 11 year old charged with killing his wife Jean Walker age 18 months pregnant. Attorney Rogers said bond to be posted Monday after habeas corpus hearing. Dr W N Jenkins testified Walker admitted quarrel led to death stating he hugged her then she grew ill. City detective Howerton said the youth tied and tied again with wife before she collapsed from a hemorrhage. Mrs Walker died en route to hospital January 25.

Fort Worth Burr Waikey Jr Jean Lidey Abiomney Cts Sitl Walker A. C. Howerton Howetton

Dean Urges Service Act for Women

New York, Feb. 3. Barnard College Dean Virginia C Glidersileeve urged a national service act for women saying Americans are tired of being treated as fragile and said women should share civic duties. She backed a broad program emphasizing education and responsibility for women in public life.

New York Barnard College Virginia C. Glidersileeve RG Stuents Aletheul

Sanitary Engineers Study Polio Fund Formed

The San Antonio chapter of the American Society of Sanitary Engineers plans a study program on polio linking sewage and public health. W T Zettner notes a detailed plan at the next meeting, with open membership for sanitation professionals and researchers. the chapter has about 60 members.

San Aggionto American Bariety Joecal W.T. Zettner San Antonio Wiybers

They Knocked in Not At Her Door in Paris Case

Police reported a domestic disturbance at McCullaugh Avenue where two prank offers were made to Miss Jeanette Crethh. The incident caused 335 in damages before officers arrived. no further details or arrests reported.

Shaw Proposes Retirement for Hitler and Mussolini

London dispatch reports George Bernard Shaw dismisses trials for Hitler and Mussolini. He suggests transporting them to a lonely island for life, opposing international tribunals and arguing for protective arrest, while debating who would prosecute them if caught. He notes the impossibility of impartiality in a world court.

London George Beranra Allen Sage Hitler Mussolini United Nie Shaw Atussolini Polenn Ike Washington Cromwell Addleh Benito Shay International Mussolin Torevelt Cimrehil Stalin Willer Mussalin Baller Hiller Drussattndo

Captain Rollings Heroic Rescue Of 44 Allies At Rocherath

Captain Edward C. Rollings led Company 8th Division in a fierce fight near Rocherath. His platoons killed 40 of the attacking Germans with 11 tanks. They rescued 44 comrades as Company E and Mndery under Captain John W. Bunont repelled three tank and infantry assaults, while supply clerks and KP’s formed bazooka teams and rifle squads to push back a major enemy assault.

Americaa Aerin 8Th Division Edward C. Rollings Hildebrand Avenue Reali Srath Belghin Rollings Dmighbays John W. Bunont Claremont Street Aear Rocherath Hne Sieesss

Parents Hear From Son in Jap Prison Letter From Osaka Camp

A wartime letter from Pvt. Jac R Villanueva, prisoner of war since 1942, mailed from Osaka Japan, was received by Mr and Mrs Crus Vil fanweva of 402 Hollatecet. The letter confirms his status and requests a radiogram. Two form cards had been received previously, this being the first full letter.

Osaka Japan Crus Vilfanweva Holla Atecet Jac Villanttevt Whalisheen Privite Villanueva

Meetings Planned For Stockholders

Stockholders from Gunegles Production Grealy Association and affiliated groups in Lavack Duante Karnes and Gonusalas will convene at the Griyzales Texas courthouse on February 2 and February 10 for annual sessions to discuss governance, financials, and upcoming projects. The gatherings include Luther Burbank school and Atascosa writ Bexar counties in the docket.

Stocklighters Gunegles Production Grealy Association Roniadalipe Wilsrm Atascosa Bexar Aninial Luther Burbank School Rockholders Lavack, Duante, Karnes Gonusalas

Girl Scout Leaders State Meeting Called at Houston Building

Goordinators of the Beane County Scouts will meet at 1 a.m. Wednesday at Scout headquarters in the Houston building. Mrs. E. S. Amerson, chairman of training for the well advertised Scout units, will preside.

Goordinators Beane County of Scouts Scoul Houston Amerson Wele Adartised

Napoleon's Waterlon and Stomach Ulcer Pain Theories

A historical note suggests Napoleon endured various pains including stomach and water retention symptoms. The text mentions migraine, indigestion, and general abdominal discomfort linked to his hardships and travel. It references remedies and drug recommendations typical of medical advice era.

Napoleon Exeran Wien Youc Drogkia Firat

The Meaning of Americanism Expounded

Me Flearst expounded the whole meaning of Americanism, that while we are all equal before the law and in opportunities, we are unequal in capacities. Being unequal in capacities, some will naturally be prosperous, while some will be less prosperous.

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