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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1945

Page

16

Food Sent to Prisoners Taken by Nazis

Dueren February 2. GNS troops report Red Cross packages for Allied prisoners of war were found among remains of cartons in basement rooms once used for French prisoners. Lieut. Col. Matt Platsled of Springfield, TH, notes no POWs have been held there for months and calls the incident another war crime by Germany.

Nazis Dueren Gemahy Nest Volisgrensildr Dueren Red Cross Germany Matt Platsled Springfield

Guadalupe Boys Show Fine Stock

The Guadalupe County 4-H Fat Stock Show at the fair grounds drew thirty calves. Nolan Schubert produced the grand champion, bought by H. H. Weinert for 50 per pound, with Reno Letmann earning the reserve champion.

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Fifth Air Force bags vast Japanes losses in 1945 strikes

Headquarters Fifth Air Force reports 1569 Japanese slips sunk or damaged, with 1610 enemy planes and 157 ships destroyed since December 1. Maj. Gen. Eanls C. Whitehead heads operations as plans, ships, and vessels are reduced, Tokyo strikes noted, and overall air war costs stated with losses.

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Youths Admit Burglaries After Intercept Near Shop

Three juveniles arrested by Sgt. G B Matheny and M J Bach confessed to attempting a burglary at 1403 South Presas and admitted prior break ins at Broadway and Jones, 1422 South St Marys, and 7122 South Press diree. They claimed escape from Bagland orphanage Webster and were held for Juvenile officers for questioning.

Folice G. B. Matheny M. J. Bach South Preas Atest Bagland Webster Broadway Jones Avenue South St. Mary's Street South Press Houston

Marlin Speaks For Captain Olson Farris Case

Major Marilyn testified at the court martial that Captain Olson, a Radway battalion commander, is accused of defrauding the United States and neglect of duty in the handling of army train supplies. Marlin described Olson as an excellent officer who moved supply trains and faced delays for military inspections, while the prosecution argued the alleged theft was concealed in those duties.

Faris Waller Marlin Lust Wilinn Olson Pagel Radway Marilyn Jay A Aii

Robertson Heads Chest Sun Antiuty Community Chest Officers Named

Allen E. Rannisson elected president of the Sun Antuity Community Chest at a Plaza Hotel meeting of the board. Officers announced include B A Holmgrown as vice president Ike I Puyos as vice president Theo F Meyer as first vice president Theo M Plummer as treasurer and I Swander as secretary. New members from five contributing groups were introduced along with campaign organizers and barn members.

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Three Men Given Prison Sentences

Three men from Taree were sentenced by District Judge W. McCeaty after guilty pleas. Albertus Alascusa received five years for murder with malice. Jose Gonzpies of Pledssute Of August was charged with conspiracy to kill. Willie Vernon Taslar, Deviob, got twenty years on related charges. Aughes Wsste received five and two years, respectively. Indictments also named B King of 618 South.

Taree McCeaty Jum Gonzpies Anc Willie Vernon Taslar Deviob

Harlandale to Get Substation and Police Roles Expanded

Harlandale will gain a new substation at South Flores and Robert EB along with a police presence at South San Antonio. Commissioner Anderson announced the plan and the need for funding, noting a bond issue may be required for further stations including Hob Wells. He specified a goal of increasing city staffing by adding 90 officers and 5 firemen, with several personnel returning from leave.

Harlandale Ely South Flores Robert Cee Strents March Picsday Commiseoner Anderson Trai South San Antonio Laeman Airforce City Trustte Harlandais Fim San Antonio Hob Wells

Livestock Market Report from St Marys Area

Readable fragments from a livestock market report show hogs with bids around 44.95 per unit, cattle and sheep prices listed for various grades, including veal and calves. The piece mentions a strike on St Mary's Street and a separate incident involving Graht T at St Marys, suggesting a local event alongside market activity.

Nazarenes to Hold Series of Services

Miss Eva Gardiner of Kansas City will lead a series of church services at the West Avenue Church of the Nazarene 1523 West Avenue. Evening services start at six with a Sunday children’s program and a search for learning. C F Earle y, Sunday school superintendent, assists.

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Two Boys Held In Attack Case

Police prepared charges of attempted rape and attempted murder against two youths, aged around 16 to 17, after they admitted assaulting Earlene Wilson, 20, near Pleashaton. Wilson, struck on the head with a blackjack, remained in serious condition at a hospital. One suspect fled in a car, the other confessed and aided transport to a friend’s home and then to the hospital. Police also linked them to seven thefts, with further arrests expected.

Earlene Wilson Route 5 Pleashaton Read Lmits West Rvonue Ahe Tater

Texas cattle and calf sale totals from Rio Waelder lot

Market reports show cattle and calf totals around 4206 with 2100 sheep and 601 cattle. R Y Waelder of Sintan la Armom sold 229 tended stock at 13 per 100 pounds, John Clay Commission Company handled 13, and J A McPaddin sold 47 short feed steers averaging 1162 pounds bringing 1475 per hundredweight. Texas A and M extension comments on grasses while noting regional suitability of pasture types for East and West Texas.

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Daily Crossword Puzzle Summary

Puzzle contains mixed garbled entries and partial clues. Mentions Waco, Leo, Lainie, Jamies, and Aleph referenced in a jumbled format. Several theme fragments and unrelated terms appear, with no clear solution or coherent grid.

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Wells Drilled Deep In Texas Oil Field Report

The report details a well near the Wilcox region in Goliad County Texas. It notes the well reached a deep depth with significant casing and wall integrity issues and mentions testing times and production potential amid industry jargon.

Cat rides train from Chicago to South Bend shocking escape

South Bend Feb 27 A stray cat rode a Chicago South Shore train between coaches sliding from a seat and surviving a dangerous nine mile stretch. Train crew saved the animal naming it Breezy and found it a new home at the South Bend station.

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