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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1945

Page

2

Mother of Sisin girl witnesses killer hanged

The killer of Miss Arpolg, a white Sisin girl, was pursued by a 50-strong posse, captured after a two-week manhunt near San Antonio, wounded five times, and executed at Randolph Field after his court martial sentence was approved. The trial heard 14 witnesses including a 18-year-old witness and described the brutal assault and injuries.

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Pure Money Can Buy Aspirin Ad from Early 1900s

An OCR fragment advertises aspirin with slogans like World’s largest? and a price of ten cents per bottle. Mentions Bt. Joseph to Aspirin, Al grays, and a belligerent mix of phrases.

Terie Antes Nonasurer Joseph Jasenk

Thefts in Corpus Hit All Time High in 1944

Corpus Christi records show cash and goods stolen totaling about 82000 dollars in 1944, an all time high compared with 75000 dollars the previous year, while fines in the corporation records rose by 11000 dollars.

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Beeville Officer Reported Missing in Action

The War Department reports Beeville native Myr F. Beauchamp is missing in action in the Asiatic theater of war. Mrs. Beauchamp of San Antonio was notified by the War Department that her husband has been missing since December 5 1944 according to the latest official notice.

Sbevilie Isut Beanelsino Myr GC. F. Beauchamp Tuleta War Department DB. W. Beauchamp San Antonio Ted

Flier Awarded Soldier Medal for Heroic Rescue

Feb Stout Gordon 8 Warren of Montrose Colorado received the Soldier Medal at Randolph Field ceremonies for pulling two fellow pilots from a burningPlane after a crash near Davenport. Col Walter G White presented the award praising his courage during the rescue near gas tank explosions.

Warren Student Potonet White

Americans Hold Ground Amid Heavy Snow at Bastogne Front

Allied dispatches describe U S armies under Montgomery's orders fighting in snowbound Ardennes. German counterattacks ranged from one tank to twenty tanks with 2000 men, as Americans pressed in the Bastogne sector and near Laroche, Odeigne, and Grandmenil.

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Nazis Pay Costly Price for Gains in Bastogne Fight

German troops east of Bastogne endure brutal cold and snow as American forces press the edge of the salient. Reports cite stubborn resistance, heavy casualties, and prisoners among German units in the Michamps area. Veterans describe fierce close-quarters combat and attempts to wear down Allied momentum amid improving weather. Northwestern plans postwar building program announced by President Snyder.

Larry Newman TNS U. 5 Third Army Bastogne Jen Tingtogne Lille Timuet Michamis Siorage Michamps Liew Cal Arnold Walt Cincinnati Ohio Dew Col Michal Calvan Bostab Mass Northwestern Chicago Northwestern University University Franklyn B. Snyder

Discharge Plans Changed for Gls

The War Department plans to retain most of the army after V E day due to Germany’s counteroffensive, production shortages, and Allied setbacks. Demobilization will depend on Japan defeat and ship availability, with only limited releases as transport capacity allows, prioritizing occupation forces in Europe and then redeploying soldiers home.

Arthur F Herman Washington Jan War Department Germany Japan Europe Reich

Germans Hold Sneak Attacks On Bastogne Front

The report describes German withdrawal on the southern flank near Bastogne with renewed sneak attacks. German forces use land mines booby traps and concealed strongpoints to inflict damage as American and Allied troops press to maneuver and respond.

Moirey Anneville Sin

Marines Retrieve Dead Japanese General on Saipan Field

Two Marines Daliss Andrew Bigiede and W G Gray led a patrol to recover General Yosgitaugu Saito on Saipan. They fought through fanatical mourners in a cave 5000 yards off the road, clearing attackers after two hours. They found General Saito and seven officers, all with apparent suicides, buried with full military honors.

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Beware Coughs After Flu

After the mill 15 over and gone, the cough that follows may become chronic bronchitis if neglected. Creomulsion relieves soreness by going to the spot to loosen and expel germ laden phlegm and aid nature to heal inflamed bronchial membranes. Tell your druggist to sell you Creomulsion with the understanding you must like the way it works or your money back.

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