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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1945

Page

3

Reds Forge On Despite Stiffening Nazi Defenses

On the eastern front, Soviet forces press toward Dresden and Berlin flank as German regulars and home army units mount strong counterattacks in Pomerania and Silesia. Moscow reports link Zhukov and Konev to a widening push near the Oder, Guben, and the Prague corridor with heavy fighting and rising casualties.

London Thi Mimny Dresden Berlin Moscow Hisamler Pomerania Silesia Gerrmans Konev Seech Oder Fend Lauban Quels Trauban Naumbure Goerlitz Neisse Czechoslovakia Marshal Zhukov Oder Crosson Zhukov Guben DNB Sagan Stargard Baltic Park Stettin Danube Budapest Hungary Bertin Danzig Vistula Grudziadz East Prussia Cherniakhovsky Mosca Paris

February Permanent Wave Special Promises Lustrous Curls

Advertises a February permanent wave for 595 with regular 7 50 price and 1 35 savings. Includes shampoo setting and delightful fully manageable curls. Call Gar at 4343 ext 325 for an appointment today.

Burned to death when lacquer thinner exploded at plant

Kirby Smith aged 58 of Dallas died after falling into burning lacquer thinner which ignited and caused an explosion at a diesel engine plant in Dallas on February 18.

Burns Dallas Kirby Smith

Youngest Red General Dies From Wounds

London reports Soviet General Ivan Cherniakhovsky, 37, Russia's youngest general and key East Prussia conqueror, died of battle wounds. A Moscow broadcast announced a hero’s funeral at Wilny, noting his rapid rise from Ukraine origins to full general by June 1944 and past commands in Minsk Wilno Kaunas and East Prussia campaigns.

London Ivan D. Cherniakhovsky Russia East Prussia Moscow Minsk Wilno Kaunes Wilny Nikolai Vatulin Ukraine Cherniakhovsky Hutsk

Patrols Scout Italy Front In War News Report

Allied patrols roamed the Italian front to gauge German strength as retreat hinted toward southern Germany. Allied aerial activity targeted northern Italy communication routes with medium bombers striking the Brenner rail corridor into Germany. Fortress Ling, a communications hub near 93 miles west of Vienna in Austria, was bombed.

OME Hitler Germany Italy Brenner Ling Austria Vienna

Blue Star Ointment Promises One Application Cure

Advertisement claims Blue Star Ointment ends itching and eczema in a single application. It asserts relief from ringworm pimples and tetter with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Recommends trying it today for rapid healing.

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