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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1945

Page

2

Nazis Wealth Hidden Beyond Allied Reach in Three Countries

Administration officials disclosed that more than 400 million in German assets remain beyond Allied reach in three neutral countries Argentina Spain and Portugal. The wealth is described as frozen and aid to forestall Nazi safehaven, with neutral cooperation to be tested by enforcing anti German asset laws.

Argentina Spain Portugal Senate Germany United States Treasury Foreign Funds Control Division Gentina

New Assistant Air Chief Named in U S Army Air Forces

Washington July 3 6 Lieut Geo Host Vandenberg former commander of the Ninth Air Force was appointed assistant chief of air staff in the army air forces Vandenberg 46 a Milwaukee native and holder of numerous decorations as a flying general in North African Sicily and Italian campaigns succeeds Maj Gen Ronald Wilson who has been given a new undisclosed assignment

Washington Geo. Host &. Vandenberg Ninth Air Force Wes Army Bir Vandenberg Milwaukee Wis Ronald Wilson

Services Held for Clerphy Miguez

Services were held Monday at the Porter Loring chapel for Clerphy Gilvester Miguez six ptavlotagy enginger. The Rev A Scherzer officiated with burial in Roselawn cemetery. Miguez died Thursday in a moral hospital after living in San Antonio since 1904. Survivors include his widow Augusta Kreisle Miguez and daughter Miss Joxin Kreisle Miguez both of San Antonio, a sister Mrs Blin David of New Therin.

Clerphy Gilvester Miguez

Moscow to Berlin Train Runs Since War Start

The first train from Moscow to Berlin since the war began arrived in Berlin yesterday. The service departed Moscow at noon on June 25, as reported by Luss dispatch.

Moscow Berlin Germany Russia Luss Dicputch

Berlin Forces Enter City as Allies Move In

Allied troops enter Berlin with American, British, French and Canadian forces opening a three-way occupation plan. 140 allied correspondents accompany the advance as Russians regroup at Czech border and Prague mobilizes.

Second Armored Berlin T li Potsdam NBC U. S Prague Crechoslovakia Moscow Red Schwerls Halle Leipzig Weimar Erfurt Moneth Geremany

Liquor License Hearing Probes Drury Application

Texas liquor control board agents continued a hearing before County Judge Jehannes W. Anderson on J. Van Drury's bid for a wholesale license at 359 East Commerce Street. Doubts were raised about Drury's funds and source of money as witnesses questioned banking records and a supposed auxiliary backer linked to a carnival operator.

Noral J. van Drury East Commerce Street Texas Liquor Control Board Jehannes W. Anderson Drury Paltmont Doubt Expresser Ben Hilliach Squor Dard Hilliard Jaquor Gus Brown Brown Herman Natu Spracy Druryab

Stilwell Road Stands Rain Test

New Delhi reports the Stilwell Ledo Burma road between India and China endured a six day deluge with 23 inches of rain. Parts buried under four feet of water and two bridges washed away but repairs were rushed, traffic resumed, marking one of the hardest tests since construction began three years ago. The monsoon has just begun and more rain is expected.

New Delhi India China

Injunction Denied Over Nearby Machine Shop Operation

Judge Terreil denied Clara Prewitt's request to stop Lieut. Leon L. Smith from operating a machine shop next to her home. The court found insufficient evidence that the shop harmed her health. Smith, an aviation crew member in San Antonio, stores equipment at a friend’s garage on West Ashby Place.

Robert W. B. Terreil Jth Distret Clara Prewitt West Ashby Place Leon L. Smith Tervell Lieutenant Smith Sao Antonis Aviation Crret Joonter

Big Shakeup In Department Of State Seen

Washington July 9 Byrnes plans a top to bottom shakeup of the State Department as he takes charge of US foreign policy. Expect reorganized staffing under a politically savvy leader, new guidance on foreign policy, and faster ratification of the United Nations charter. Byrnes may bring Ben Cohen to advisory role, replace several aides, and name Nelson Rockefeller and Archibald MacLeish as assistant secretaries. He could also move Joseph Grelle to a Far Eastern advisory post and push rapid UN charter ratification to shorten summer debate.

Washington James F. Byrnes State Department United States Byrnes Truman Cone Truman Ben Cohen War Mobilization Cohen Thomas F Tommy the Cork" Corcoran Roosevelit Edward R. Stettinius Nelson Rockefeller Archioald Mackeish Gerew Joseph Gréw Tokyo

Foodless Japs To Eat Leaves

Tokyo reports invasions feared as Allied air raids sink freighters. MacArthur says bombers destroyed an alcohol plant in Hotta as forces push to curb Japanese shipping. Philippines and Okinawa air raiders converge near Shanghai while Chinese troops advance, recapturing Lingeng and Liucheng as German firms shut in Shanghai. A 10,000 strong volunteer unit is formed to defend southern China coast. A native volunteer corps forms in Indo China.

Tokyo MacArthur Bomers Alcohal Hotta Pormnasa Philippines Okinawa Shanghai iChinese East China Japan Singeng Lingeng Canton Liucheng Liuchow U.S Lincheng South China Coast Indo- China

Berlin Occupied by Four Power Forces Marks Turning Point

The entry of American forces into Berlin signals four power occupation and marks a shift from Nazi control of communications to direct U.S. oversight. The piece notes American wireless units, censorship contrasts, and Goebbels prewar methods, while warning that German secrecy risks future threats.

Berlin Hitler Europa United States U. 8

Governor Seeks Bearer for 36th Plaque in Texas Ceremony

Governor Stevenson seeks to locate the bearer of a plaque from the 36th German Division presented in Texas. A letter from Maj. Gen. Dahlquist praises the division for finishing its mission from the Salerno beaches to the Austrian Tyrol and Marshal Goering’s surrender. The governor wishes to thank the messenger, identified as Staff Sgt. Aldrei L. Smith, a noted Texan. The piece lauds Texas division valor and notes its long, hard fight in Europe while bearing the division’s distinctive T patch.

Salerng Bay Ply Austrian Tyrol Marshal Goering Aldrice L. Smith Sslaunch Texas Seai

Cafes Join in Cleanup by Health Officials

A three man committee was appointed by the association to work with the city health department and the army in the future. The group includes Fred Parker, R. R. Connor and G. J. Gonlois as they join in cleanup efforts after seven cafes were closed by health authorities.

Six Monarchists Convicted in Bari Robberies Case

In Bari Italy a military tribunal convicted six members of a monarchist group for robberies and professed crimes, sentencing them to varied prison terms. Five accomplices were acquitted. The leader Salvatore Russo said he conferred with King Emanuele to pursue a monarchist campaign, claiming organization arms and financing from the Thalian army at Bayt and Brindisi.

Bari Salvatore Russo Emanuele Bayt Brindisi

Major Flies to Wire's Trial After Return Home

Major George R. Stevens IIT, husband of a 24 year old Texas beauty, returns home amid a slaying case. He has been stationed in many places and traveled to his Fairfield Beach cottage. He plans to visit his wife, Imogene Stevens, in Bridgeport jail while awaiting trial. Flight home arranged through New Canaan chapter of the International Red Cross to support his wife during her trial.

CINS George R. Stevens Imogene Stevens Bridgeport Major Stevens New Ganaan International Red Cross

Girl Demonstrates Jujitsu in Court

In Gardera Otaih July 3 a 16 year old girl demonstrated jujitsu by tossing 180 pound Douglas McLean over her head to the doorway in court. The 28 year old saddle maker Mirerete Taricco claimed the toss repulsed his alleged advances after taking her home from a dance on his motor cycle. Judge Frank Carrell ordered McLean held for trial on assault charges after a preliminary hearing yesterday.

Jaime McLean Carrell

Japs Close Nazi Shanghai Firms Amid War Turmoil

Chinese press reports state that in May the Japanese authorities shut down all 110 German firms in Shanghai and Interned more than 1706 German nationals. A further dispatch claims a January air battle over Shanghai caused a fatal crash in the former French concession, with about 2000 deaths. Prices of food and fear of air raids drove up to 1.7 million residents to leave Shanghai in recent months.

Ghungking Anat Dep Shanghai Inlernad Jan Splang Formar Ibne By

Peters Returns to Chief Deputy Job

Gharlig Peters, long time chief jailer, returns to the post of chief deputy under Sheriff Gwen W. Kilday. Peters first became chief deputy after Kilday’s 1941 election, then served as jailer in 1942 when Kilday retired briefly due to ill health. Luthier King swaps roles with Kilday, resuming farming duties as jailer.

Gharlig Peters Ghd Sdmputy Gwen W. Kilday Peters Kilday Kio

Port Worth Soldier Returns Home After WWII Ordeal

Port Worth airman Corporal James H. Newman returns from the Pacific theater after years in Japanese prisoner camps. He survived the Bataan death march and malnutrition, was treated in San Francisco, and despite tuberculosis and severe weight loss, arrived home to reunite with his mother, siblings, and two brothers.

Port Worth Tim James H. Newman Will Kytigis Jan Pearl Barbor Bataan Jap Unes Rangers Vic Grads Wee Newman Jines Sfiles New Guined San Francisco A Newman Houston Imanther O. F. Newman Alx Mia Song of H.C. Newberry Fort Worth

Abdication Rumor Circles Leopold II Return to Power

In Brussels a cryptic royal palace statement tied to King Leopold II to end consultations and tell Attorney General Cormil to contact Regent Prince Charles and former Prime Minister Achilla Van Acker. Observers cite palace staff departure for St Wolfgang as supporting abdication rumors.

Brussels Leopold II Cormil Charles Achilla van Acker Leopold St. Wolfgang

Services Held for Mrs. Mat Smith in Lampasas

Mrs. Mat Smith a Lampasas resident for nearly a century died Saturday night at the family home after a lingering illness Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon Survivors include a niece Mrs Payton Smith of Cross Plains and a sister in law Mrs Charles Wells of Copperas Cove

Lampabas Mat Smith Lampasas Payton Smith Cross Plains Charles Wells Copperas Cove

Foot Itch Warns Of Spreading Skin Condition

Unclear text describes itching and skin irritation possibly spreading and urges use of antiseptic preparation and topical treatment. Mentions ring and lotion style remedies and a “King Rout” product with warnings to treat infected areas. Readers are advised to seek relief within a few days.

Len Cays

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