Nazis Run Vast Black Market Under Occupied Europe
French prosecutors describe a sprawling Nazi black market network from 1942 onward. German soldiers, aided by Reichsmarshal Goering, coordinated illegal purchases through special commissions in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and beyond. Wehrmacht monthly spending in occupied France reached 600 million marks in 1942 amid goods scarcity.
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Van
INS
Alfied
Blackmai
Areaypan
Europe
Balkans
Reichsmarshal
Hermann Goering
Jap guard tears at trial in Borneo massacre case
JAPAN guard in the August mass murder in Java 1933 cried when told of his role as he led prisoners in Japanese hands on Borneo. Australian dispatches said the prisoner wept and sweated under cross examination as his family sobbed. He received a 14 year sentence. Of 23 juried, 2 were convicted and sentenced to from eight years to life.
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Sydney
Jaai
Porth
Borneo
Labran
American acquittal in Jap mine slayings shocks Sapporo
In Sapporo Japan an American serviceman named Slahor Sai was acquitted of charges relating to the deaths of three fellow countrymen at a Jap mine. The short trial saw tense testimony and chaotic exchanges as witnesses were overwhelmed by heated accusations and emotional outbursts.
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Sapporo
Hokkaido
Slahor Sai
Chivone Iureman
Japan
Sivwag
Ing sAaueera Wimn
War crimes trial recess for Lt Gen Masahigun Mommi
Manila report states the war crimes trial of Lt Gen Masahigun Mommi, once a commander with the Philippine forces, was recessed for one week after the prosecution finished its case. The proceedings concern acts attributed to the command during the conflict with the Pilipinnings.
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Manila
Masahigun Mommi
Military commission to try Japs over Hankow atrocity cases
Washington grants authority to appoint a military commission to try 19 Japanese linked to torture and cremation at Hankow. The action, reported from Tin Emangat, follows accusations of atrocities against Allied personnel with dates tied to November 36, 1944.
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Emangitat
Tin
Washington
Armeriais
Hankow
Eight cour Yeans offer help with your Want Ad wording
Experienced advutters stand ready to assist in drafting your classified L igist Want Ad. They provide guidance on wording and placement for effective notices.
Death by Own Action Hinted In Mace Death
Manila reports indicate Brig. Litvold Mave of Jackson ville died by self-inflicted gunshot to the mouth during a service revolver incident. Preliminary investigation suggests the air force shell of the incident involved a firearm at a public service event.
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Manila
Litvold Mave
Jackson
G M Church Rites Set for Georg Myers Chavet
Funeral services are planned for Georgi Myers Chavet 37 a pioneer of a Texas developer family. The rites will be at a chapel in Dallas with burial at Woodhaven. Chavet served in World War I and was held in high regard in Texas for his civic contributions.
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Georgi Myers Chavet
Poss
Hares Tiaayan
Palvieh OL Siler
First Presbyterian Eliveh
Geitting
Ied
Woodhe
Texas
Port Worth
Fashionable couple linked to theft at Osage courts
A well dressed man and woman stole 9 twenty dollar bedspreads two new sheets and various linens from Chief of Detectives Duke Carver on Sunday night. The couple checked out on Monday and Carver, vacationing, delayed action while investigators pursued the case.
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Duke Carver
Rome
Carver
Supuin
Poll Tax Suit Withdrawn From County Case
A poll tax suit against the County Tax Assessor-Collector was withdrawn after an answer by assistant district attorney Wy et Camp. The case involved an attempt to recover 50 cents and 25 cents paid as taxes by Alea Ventaine, a disabled veteran, with questions of jurisdiction and waivers cited by the court and parties.
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Alea Ventaine
Wyet Camp
Fontaine
Chimp
Moum
Volhies
Sani
Ninh
Iran
Atorney
Vantmine
Chen
Cwm
Faenion Corrigans
Sidtoermont
Thal
Turbulent Political Shakeup Rumors Sweep Ankara
Fragmented text suggests a government crisis with resignations and proposed UN appeal. Mention of Mohammd Reva Pah lavi and possible successors including Reva Ahmad Sulandi AY Khan Maa AU and Governor of Johrissan, with Timed discussions on leadership.
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Haikhai
Reva Ahmad Sulandi
AY Khan Maa AU
Johrissan
Promiey Piryen
Iranian delegate hints at direct talks with Russia on Iran’s status
Nasrallah b. Road, Iran’s delegate to the United Nations, said in an interview that Hakimi’s resignation could lead to direct negotiations with the Soviet Union to settle Iran’s dispute with Moscow. Iran’s allies protested, alleging external interference in Tehran’s internal affairs.
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London
Ue United
Nasrallah B.road
Broiler Hakimi
Russia
Iran
Altate
Soviet Union
Drau
Krueger Leads Sixth Army Activation in Japan
Walter Krueger raises the Sixth Army at Kyoto Japan with a ceremony marking its activation. The official signal notes the force will be established and ready for assignments in the region.
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Kyoto
Japan
Walter Krueger
Writer to Be Minister in Unitarian Church
Pierre van Paassen, a 50-year-old Holland native and author of Days of Our Years, was ordained in Orange New Jersey as a Unitarian minister. He plans to preach a "pure and simple crystal" gospel and will combine preaching in Unitarian churches nationwide with his writing. He has written three other best sellers, with a new book expected soon.
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Orange, WN. J
Pierre van Paassen
Paris
Holland
van Paassen
Varied Loot Taken By Car Prowlers
A series of car prowler thefts disrupted residents on Jack Whiteway and Crockett Street. Reported items include an electric iron, a camera, a bag, a sash, and chocolates. Authorities are reviewing the incidents and seeking clues.
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G.rawly
Jack Whiteway
Crockett Hart
Purse Snatcher Flees After Robbery on Main and Poplar
An unknown man snatched a purse from Miss Kelley near 2415 Main Avenue as she walked across Main and Poplar Sunday night. The thief ran around the corner and disappeared with the purse containing five dollars in cash and papers.
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Goralling
Kelley
Main and Poplar
Leg Fracture After Ladder Fall At Local Store
A fall from a ladder outside the Acuna Prntive store at 1329 West Commerce Street left a person with a suspected fractured leg. The injured party was taken to hospital for treatment as emergency responders arrived following the incident.
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Santana
Ientmett
Acuna
West Commerce Streat
Burned By Gasoline Incident Injures Woman
Mrs Betty Silva aged 35 of 1112 Muncey Street was recovering from burns to her legs after gasoline used to clean a dress at home Sunday ignited. Her daughter Teal Sue, 19 months, and other family members sustained minor injuries and singed hair. Damages assessed at $17.
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Betty Silva
Muncey Street
Teal Sue
Poll Tax Registrations Expected Near 70,000 in Bexar
County tax collector P. B. Dickison said on Monday that about 70,000 poll tax registrations are expected in Bexar County for 1946. In 1945, 62,043 poll taxes were paid, and by Friday more payments had been recorded this year than in the same period of 1945.
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Bexar
P. B. Dickison
Moe
Burglar Sought After Break-In At Joy Liquor Store
Police sought a diminutive burglar Sunday after the Joy Liquor store at 41 West Houston Street was entered during the weekend. A rear door was cut. nothing else was disturbed and no one was injured.
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Joy Liqnor
Houston Street
Funeral held for Comfort Woman in Riust hotel owner
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon for Mrs. Louis P. Pausl, 88, operator of the Riust hotel in Comfort, who died Sunday. The notice notes the service location and the deceased’s role in the town.
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Comfort
Louis P. Pausl
Riust Hotel
Af Comfort
Purdom Announces Run for Legislature in Bexar County
Robert W. Purdom, former newspaper man and attorney, filed for the Texas Legislature seeking Bexar County’s Place No. 2. He challenges incumbent R. L. Reader, who is seeking another office.
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Robert W. Jurngm
Land
Menday
Tia Bexar County
Iir Tegislature
R. L. Reader
Med Center Move Speeds From Carlisle to San Antonio
A hurried decision moved the army medical center from Carlisle Pennsylvania to San Antonio. An aide for Senator Tom Connally announced the relocation to Ambrose General Hospital area. Representative Kilday said the army plans cover several thousand personnel in phases across medical programs.
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Army
Carlisle
San Antonio
Tom Connally
Ae Arwake General Hospital
Kilday
36th Vets Hear Complaint At Brownwood Reunion
In Brownwood on January 21 the 36th Division association heard Cart. Phinney of Dallas complain that returning veterans face poor service from government offices. He cited a veteran’s failed attempt to obtain surplus war material as evidence of confusion between veterans and agencies. The group adopted a resolution for a congressional inquiry into Rapido river crossing in Italy and noted 2500 casualties in their unit. Maj. Gen. Fred Ta Walker addressed the gathering and Cole Miller Ainsworth of Luling was elected president, with a slate of officers and a board including Phinney and others.
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Phinney
Dallas
36Th Division Association
Association
Rapide River
Trassinga
Italy
Fred Ta |Walker
No Interest in Investigation of Italian River Battle
Washington reports that the House Military Committee chairmen showed little enthusiasm for a congressional probe into the Rapido river engagement in Italy. Representative May said there is little to gain from an investigation, while Senator Thomas said there is no precedent for probing purely military actions unless Pearl Harbor qualifies.
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Washington
House Military Committee
General Clark Defends Actions in Rapido Crossing Critique
Vienna Austria January 24 General Clark faced questions over the Rapido River crossing order. He denied any wrongdoing and declined to comment on junior officers’ criticisms from the reunion.
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Vienna
Austria
Clark
Urevesnluben
Rapido River
Infant Diarrhea Increase Reported Amid Health Review
Dr Robert Cherry head of the health department communicable disease division reported seven infant diarrhea cases, a percent rise over last year’s period, with a similar surge noted in 1945. He also cited thirteen reported cases of measles during the same timeframe. Also mentioned is a new premium malay synthetic fuel derived from natural gas, an offshoot of wartime oil development.
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Robert Cherry
Health Department
Man Fay
Cherry
Undertakers Face Charges Against Two Firms in San Antonio Case
Dr. Lewis C. Robbins, director of the city health department, announced charges against two undertaking companies tied to moving a body from San Antonio to Devine without burial or removal permits. He warned that death certificates filed post burial permit prevent communities from guarding against potential spread of diseases.
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Loch Weaez
San Antonio
Lewis C. Robbins
City Health Department
Houde
Theater
Devine
Robbins
City Dues Report Totals 36324 This Week
Receipts from the city license and dues department last week totaled 30324.47 with allocations including 3046.50 from corporation court 3049.76 from Lie surport 1994.72 from the zoo 1168.19 from building inspections and 2203.55 from parking measures. A 30 item license to deal jet pistols is noted.
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Corporation Court
Lie Surport
the Zoo
U S Court Set to Open Thursday in Federal Cases
Jurors and witnesses have been notified to appear Thursday morning for sessions likely to proceed if Judge Den Hive grants permission. Cases have been delayed since the year’s start due to the judge’s ongoing health issues and related matters.
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Federar
Judete den Hive
Pedestrian Hit By Automobile In Street Crash
Juan Gulfivez, 19, of 6H Columbus Street, injured Sunday when struck by a car at West Martin Street and Santa Ross Avenue. He remained under care Monday as Frank Strivane, 43, of 415 Co UMass Street, was listed as the passerby involved.
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Juan Gulfivez
Columbus Strem
West Martin Street
Santa Ross Avenue
Reprimand for youths after backyard cigarette fire
C H Gregg of 24 Hart Avenue reprimanded two boys found smoking cigarettes in his workshop on Monday morning. Minutes later the workshop burned down, causing about 125 dollars in damage. Gregg asked juvenile authorities to administer a further reprimand.
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C. H. Gregg
Hart Avenue
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