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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1945

Page

2

Cologne Dead City Report From London Paper

Bombing raids by U S and British forces blasted targets across Germany including Kassel Isoest and Hamm areas as well as Berlin and Cologne. Reports from London quoted a captured German lieutenant saying Cologne was a dead city with center razed. civilian casualties estimated up to tens of thousands.

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St Joseph Aspirin Ad Claims Speed and Dependability

An advertisement urges buyers not to ask for aspirin generally but to request St Joseph Aspirin. It touts faster relief and reliability, claiming millions across the country rely on it for common headaches. The copy promotes the 100 tablet size as the best value.

St. Joseph

Weather Scions to Hear Report on Yalta Plans

President Roosevelt discussed Yalta outcomes and Pacific war plans in a news conference, noting no immediate Soviet entry against Japan and forecasting a long Pacific battle. He dismissed talk of a Pacific war council this year and praised aides for guiding the conference toward durable world principles and UN progress.

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British Jet Planes Long In Use

London reports British jet fighters the Gloster Meteor have been in use since late summer. It was the first jet aircraft to see action by the United Nations, first employed by an RAF squadron against flying bombs on August 4, 1944. The Meteor proved vastly superior to German devices, with tactical lessons learned from early combat. Speed remains a secret, but over 860 miles per hour would rival flying bombs.

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France Votes to Accept Yalta Bid in San Francisco talks

Paris reports the French cabinet approved becoming a co sponsor of the San Francisco Security Conference with the United States, Russia, China, and Britain. Foreign Minister Bidault, just back from London, conveyed details from Churchill and Eden and met with General De Gaulle. The decision pleased the French government, especially on France's role regarding Germany.

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Ten Killed in Italy Crash During Leave Flight

Rome dispatch reports ten people perished on February 19 when a transport plane crashed on takeoff from an Italian field while returning U S service members home on leave. Three officers on General Clark's staff were among the dead. In Washington the House Ways and Means Committee approved a debt limit increase to 300 billion dollars.

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FDR Clears Wallace Nomination For Commerce Post

The White House said President Roosevelt signed off on a Wallace appointment to the commerce post after lawmakers urged a clear separation of lending programs from the commerce department. The Senate is to take up Henry A. Wallace’s nomination tomorrow.

Roosevelt Henry A. Wallace

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