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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1945

Page

4

Emblem Nobody Knows Faces WWII Vet Recognition Battle

Veterans recall their war deeds from Tarawa Normandy and the Coral Sea then return home to face ignorance of their service. A Philadelphia barroom confrontation ends in tragedy when a veteran defends his honor after being taunted for wearing the WWII discharge pin.

Tarawa Normandy Coral Sea Naziland Philadelphia Pacific Lfe Shane Edymen Chicago Artilles France T. S. Tound U. S Tran Pullman

14 Top Educators Favor U S Military Training Plan

Washington dispatch reports 14 college presidents and educators urge immediate consideration and adoption of universal military training. In a letter to President Roosevelt they argue a postwar plan would strengthen U S influence at the peace table and show cooperation with world powers to outlaw war. They contend a large standing army is contrary to national interests and fear postwar forgetfulness.

Washington Trey Roosevelt United States Melevicky Germany Biggers

Small gold emblem shows veterans have served

A San Antonio Light campaign urges recognition of the honorably discharged veteran pin. The article recounts a barroom incident involving a veteran wearing the emblem and explains the pin’s meaning: it signals years of service and sacrifice. The piece emphasizes public pride and respectful treatment for veterans.

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Military promotions and awards from San Antonio area

Local Army Air Forces and Army units list numerous promotions from private to captain, awards like the Combat Infantryman Badge, and assignments in Italy, France, England, and the Pacific. Names include Lieut. David C. Lee Jr, Lieut. Alton Grimm, Octavio Santiaga, Ramiro Chigo, and Pauline Sanchez among others.

David C. Lee Jr D. C. Lee Driscoll Hondo Alton A. Grimm M. F. Grimm Gallaghan Lonia Carranze Seguin. Street Marfa Army Air Field Pit Thierles C. Shifflett South Pyeva Charles G. Hernandez Virginia Boules Yard Larkstar Stark General Hospital Charleston S.C Stall Seb Matthew KE Williams South Plores Street Upward A. Mocks Gibbs Ehitopean Diantelo D. Johnston ACM West Martin Bren Ser Air Force Service Command Guadalupe C Rea Teresa Street Alejandra Herrera Normandy Beach Head H. Carrillo Miguel Carrillo Penfield San Antonio Ty Pennce Octavio Santiaga Greporto North St. Mary's Army Air Force Central Laredo Ramiro T. Chigo North Plores Baltnton Italy Alamogords N. MM Army Air Base Asa TH. Brown Jr Asa H. Brown Eighth Street Marlin B. Sanchez Pauline Sanchez Marie Elizabeth New Guinea Julius W. Murr Roy Murr Junction France Walter 5. Lucke Mfrs Winifred S. Lucke East Agarley. Avenue San Antonians Air Service Command England Alford G. Stephenson Marjorie Mf. Stephenson West Lillwood Avenue Giles W. Boucher M. B. Boucher Avant Avenue Earle Rabke Della Rabke Route 8 Box 161 Maly Jimmy J. Casino Atin Raymond Caslang Luis Strest Army Air Forces Brewin OL Warnecke Adkins Haringen Army Air Field Maviamis Grothnies South Trinity Sheet Geargc D.rivhey Jessamine Street le Fering Gant A. G. Mela Hyes Bal Antonio Ofifica Ayatumn Thaly Rudy M. Aguirre Vetirning Brooke Fet Darksdire Field Shreveport

Buckley's CANADOL remedy ad appears with mixed patient blurbs

A cluttered page fragment lists various ages and names alongside Buckley’s CANADOL and Buckley’s medicine claims. It mentions treats like sore throats and coughs, with references to brands, addresses, and health claims, all in a vintage ad style.

Bible Revision Completed in Protestant Bible

Chicago users report the first authorized Protestant Bible revision in decades is finished and in publishers hands. The New Testament may be ready by Christmas, per Dean Luther A. Weigle of Yale Divinity School addressing the International Council of Religious Education. He said the revision uses straightforward English from the King James and American Standard editions, with pronunciation aids for new words.

Chicago Dean Luther A. Weigle Yale Divinity School International Council of Religious Education Dean Weighe

Knife Wounds After Street Fight Near Martin and Medina

A fight on Martin and Medina streets late Thursday left a young man with chest wounds. Police arrested another youth near the scene and held him for questioning as the investigation continued.

Martin Medina Streets Poliha

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