Patch New 4th Army Commander
Lieutenant General Alexander M Patch Jr named commander of the Fourth Army at Fort Sam Houston with duties to train thousands for the Pacific theater. He succeeds Major General John P Taras. Patch previously led the Seventh Army in France and Germany and earned multiple decorations for action in World War II.
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Washington
INS
Alexander M. Patch Jr
Fourth Army
Fort Sam Houston
Pacific
Patch
Seventh Army
France
Germany
Fifth Army
War Department
Boteh
John P. Taras
Lucas
Pateli
Bor
Fort Hinvhuen
Ariz
Caktel
Europe
Army of
Guadalcanal
Jackson Seeks War Trial Sites for Axis Leaders
Justice Robert H. Jackson, U.S. war crimes prosecutor, left for Paris to study possible continental sites for Axis leaders trials. He traveled with Maj. Gen. William J. Donovan and former aides Maj. Lawrence Coleman, Gordon Dean, and Ensign William Jackson.
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London
INS
Robert H. Jackson
U.S
Paris
Norway Declares War Status With Japan
Oslo radio quoted a formal Norwegian government statement saying a state of war has existed between Norway and Japan since December 7. Officials delayed a formal announcement while they verified the situation and prepared the homefront response.
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London
Oslo
Norway
At Tree Norway
Singapore Sea Area Cleared
A Tokyo radio report stated a British task force appeared off the southeast coast of Car Nicobar and Benfel Bay north of Bingmere in a minefield region. The force reportedly included M4 warships and two aircraft carriers in the squadron moving through the area.
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Yuri
Nny
Nes
Tokyo Radio
Car Nicobardaland
Bay of
Benfel
Bingmere
Reague
Satellie
Ensilers
Somewhere I'll Find You The Hump rescue group drives brave supply drops
An INS dispatch profiles an American air rescue unit aiding China supply runs over the Himalayan Hump. It notes 262 rescued, 155 buried, 137 missing, and ongoing missions aided by C‑47s, B‑25s, and new helicopters. The piece describes jungle dangers, natives, leeches, and the perilous, heroic work of rescuers and crash survivors.
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Bobco International News
Poles Plan to Settle Annexed German Areas
Moscow radio reports Poland will move 7,200 Poles into annexed East Prussia Silesia and Pom erania as part of a resettlement plan promoted by Polish Democratic party leaders. The same broadcasts say Poland and Russia signed a citizenship agreement allowing displaced persons to change nationality and return to homeland. Also noted is a Philippine survey showing graduates of American colleges hold much of the country’s top portfolios under President Sergio Osmena.
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London
INS
Polish Democratic Party
Moscow Radin
Moscow
East Prussia
Silesia
Pomeraia
National Warty
Nemeland
NFAY
York
Russia
Poland
Cit Iserisiasp
Rel
Philippines
Manila
P. T
Heart of the Cahines
Sergio Osmensa
Fifty Per Cent of Bexar's Motorists Lack Stamps
Internal revenue inspectors report half of Bexar county motorists failed to carry required $5 windshield stamp. Deputy Collector R F Wilson Jr says penalties will apply after a looming Tuesday deadline. Frank Scofield in Austin confirms Washington orders strict stamp tax enforcement.
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Bexar
Bexar County
Internal Revenue Office
R.F. Wilson Jr
San Antonio
Cnr
Alamos
Wilson
Frank Scofield
Austin
First
Texas
Washington
Seofield
Reds Still Dominate In Berlin
Berlin dispatch reports Allied convoys into the city yet Stalin remains the real master guiding politics and news. Russian control affects daily life as Americans and British hesitate to act before the Big Three meeting. Corridors westward are sought to move supplies while Russians live off the land, often driving off livestock to feed Berlin.
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Berlin
Stalin Sil
GI Joe
Toyatich Ivan
Berlin Ra
Pardon Effort Tied to McKenzie Case and World Talks
McKenzie McKenzie is to seek pardon after a sanity hearing in Abilene with attorney BH Simmons planning steps. Credit for time served and good time will be argued as factors before prison officials and Judge Barrow. In Washington, White House says Truman and Byrnes will travel separately on the Berlin Big Three trip for presidential succession safety. Churchill in France awaits Berlin talks with Truman, De Gaulle may meet, Spain’s status debated.
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John M
Pete Menendie
BH. B. Simmons
Sam Street
Simmons
Mellenzie
Laurel Street
San Pedro Avenue
MecKenzie Wuld
MecKenzie
H. D. Barrow
Jourdanton
Thei
Borrow
McCrory
Melenzie
Yeating
White House
Trummin
Byrnes
Berlin
Europe
Secretary of the Treasury
Henry Morgenthin
Framan
Morgenthnay
Churchill
France
Paris
INS
Hendaye
Truman
Mary
Bordeaux
Bordaberry
Raymond Brthrel
London
Ministry of Inforation
Beilish
Franco
Churelli
Stalin
Spain
Han Bern
World Security Organization
DE Gaulle
Church
Church WU
Clivenit
Lenco
Europa to Bring Yanks Back to U S
The war department said the former German luxury liner Europa will be converted to a troop and supply transport for Europe to the United States. The 62,000 ton ship, third largest afloat, can make two round trips monthly and carried about 2126 peacetime passengers. Army plans aim to further increase capacity as it awaits mobilization details.
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Washington
INS
War Department
Europe
United States
French Exporting Rheims Champagne to New York
News item reports Rheims champagne beginning export to New York for the first time. The statement notes large stocks will be shipped on freighters and bound for overseas ports as announced by a broadcast.
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Rheims
New York
Alice
Trench Shempeane Js
BBS
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and East Texas
Partly cloudy Sunday with scattered thundershowers near the upper coast. East Texas expects partly cloudy conditions on Sunday with a chance of thunderstorms along the coast. Coastal winds will be moderate to southeast, and no significant weather alerts are noted for the period.
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San Anlonly
East Texas
Propaganda Grips Japs Fear Prompts Personal Crisis Reports
Manila dispatch reports civilians in Mindanao threatened with punishment for alleged reluctance to surrender. A former schoolteacher said civilians captured by American Eighth Army and allied forces face torture or death if they resist surrender or show loyalty to the emperor.
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Manila
Leafters
Mindanao
Mirela Shonoaue
Eighth Army
Ground-attack war plan shows Japan devastation progress
Col McCarthy, returning from Pacific service, says B 28 raids devastate Japan beyond German bombing, with six first class cities and manufacturing districts destroyed. He notes fuel facilities repeatedly hit, 80 percent of Japanese planes grounded, and a shift to destroying 40 secondary cities as war aims press on.
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Uncle Sam
Japan
Western Pacific
Germany
Theub
R. McGarthy
United States
America
XXI
Marianas
McCarthy
Ohio
Mississippi
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Pittsburgh
MrCarthy
Oraigernational Newa Service
Europe
Nippon
Golonel McCarthy
Gonthmed
Butter Points Cut as OPA Reveals Ration Changes
OPA Administrator Chester Bowles announced butter ration values will be reduced slightly on July 20. Secretary Clinton P. Anderson said August government butter distributions drop from 50 to 20 percent of production. About 9.5 million pounds will be available to civilians in August, up from roughly 8 million in a prior period, while July government allocations stay at 40 percent.
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Washington
OPA
Chester Bowles
Bowles
Clinton P. Anderson
OPA Bhief
Brownwood Flood Kills One and Displaces Hundreds
Brownwood reports severe flooding after three creeks burst their banks. About 160 residents left homeless as waters inundated maps of homes and businesses. The body of 60 year old J. O. Brannen was recovered after he and others attempted to ferry a boat on Adapis Creek during the deluge. Authorities work to assess damage and rescue remaining stranded residents.
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Brownwood
Jilly
O. Brannen
Bran Nor
Nye Meher
Ray
Ramage
Detectives in Uniform Tighten Postings in War on Crime
Police commissioner Lt Andersen announced uniformed detectives will report to duty, extend patrols along river banks and parks, and check taxi ordinance violations. He warned officers to enforce department uniforms and hinted at future inspections as a preventive crime measure. He also noted reassignments of on-duty hours through midnight and ongoing efforts to curb violations. Additionally, the Beeville chamber rewarded C A Spiekermann for producing Ber county’s first 1945 cotton bale weighing 624 pounds, with a 2 percent bonus.
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Oisomlay
Unt
Police Department
West Shdp
Taxtenta
Mather
Ber County
C. A. Splekermann
Tynan
Tyan
Beeville
Big Little Planes Fly at Nips
American air forces pressed the Pacific war with B-29 incendiary raids on Honshu and Kyushu, while Okinawa based Mustang fighters swept Kyushu for a third time. Corsairs and Thunderbolts joined raids on Amami and nearby islands, destroying ships, airfields, and coastal facilities as Allied air power targeted Japanese bases from Amami to Shimushu.
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Guan
Jauiaayy
INS
Japan
Lie Empire
Honshu
MacArthur
Manila
Kyushu
Nimitz
Mace Artie
Okinawa
Marie Corsair
Amonto
Sukishina Islands
Army
Amami Shima
Nimila
WAVY
Marine
Nauk
Fleet Aly Wing
Korea
Tames
East China Sea
Marines Corsairs
Army Thunderbolts
Amami Isands
Eleventh Airforce
Kapanka Naval Base
Shimushu
Kurites
Trisday
MacaArtiut
Kyustin
Toshien
Fortosa
Mako
Pescadores Islands
St Arseval
Canty
Petain to Be Tried Within Month in Paris
Paris reports Marshal Petain will be tried within a month on charges of collaboration with the Nazis. The French minister of justice announced the proceedings in the capital as authorities move to address wartime collaboration.
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Petain
Paris
Justin A
Marshal Petain
Fife
Tin Can Day Proclaimed for Restricted Garbage Pickup
Mayor Manermann announced a Tin Can Day to limit city garbage pickup to the designated Wednesday each month. The plan, supported by Yom Cone Roy and Commissioner Henry Hein, urges residents to crush and remove labels from cans before collection to aid the drive.
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Henry Hein
Ot Ms Department
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