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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1945

Page

5

Firebug Charged With 7 Murders

Charles Bohme a 44 year old Chicago arsonist was charged with seven murders after confessing to starting 27 fires including a November blaze that killed seven. He signed the confession before businessmen, reenacted the Lille apartment fire, and described sleeping in a basement mattress before striking. He fled another fire last Saturday as investigators closed in.

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Mexican American gunslinger saves foxhole in Belgium battle

U S Army reports Pfc Jose M Lopez of Brownsville Texas killed over 100 Germans and raked a line of 45 infantry under heavy fire while protecting a tank during a three sided assault. He fired around 6000 rounds, survived a near shell hit, and carried his machine gun back to his company. Also, Cpl Rehand Stockwell of Chillicothe Missouri promoted to second lieutenant after a Christmas Eve foxhole scene. Stockwell then led a raid capturing 21 German vehicles under moonlight with 65 enemy dead at the end of the engagement.

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U S Seeks Secret Weapons for Nazi War Effort

An American briefing by Col. Hannum from the San Antonio Arsenal outlines ongoing US weapon development aimed at aiding Allied efforts. He notes rapid production, improvements to rifles and artillery, new grenades, mines, fuzes, 20 mm rounds, rockets, and incendiary bombs, while warning Germany inflates propaganda about Allied weapons.

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Equipment and resolve in naval operations statement

Colonel Hanngm declared that our forces are equipped with superior weapons ammunition and gear, yet warned against complacency. He stressed constant vigilance and the need to ensure readiness as vehicles navigate water and deep currents.

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Premier Limited double duty accident plan from North American

The North American Accident Insurance Company of Chicago unveils a Premier Limited plan paying 25 weekly during accidents for 10 weeks, plus 50 to 75 weekly in travel accidents, 26 for doctor bills, 1,000 life payout, 2,000 travel accident payout, and many sickness coverages. Cost is 13 4 year, with full benefits for ages 18 to 64 and up to 85 in some cases, no medical exam required, sales in Newark NJ.

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