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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1944

Page

2

Fate of Europe Rests in Asiatic Hand of Stalin

An American observer notes Soviet forces nearing East Prussia while Anglo American troops advance toward Paris. The piece weighs whether Stalin will dictate Europe’s fate, contrasts German capitulation options, and critiques wartime peace plans amid looming end of the European war.

Europe Stalin Ameritas Soviet Russia East Prussia Germany Eisenhower Paris Hitler Napoleon Tannenberg Paul von Hinedenburg Erich Lidendorf Max Hoffman Gaar Nicholea II Rennenkampf Samsonoff Massurian Lakes Belgium France Masurian Lake Ramsonoff Hindenburg Ludenderkf Mom Russia Newa Slapatehies Beres New York Times Hed Armiers Soviet Moscow Kremlin Churchill Roosevelt Mussolini Jess Washington Marshal Stall World Security League Marshal Stalin United States World Peace World League Soviet-Russia Amores

Food Rationing Gets New Head

Ivan Burdick formerly of New Milford Connecticut was named director of the food rationing division of the Office of Price Administration. The appointment was announced by Charles F. Phillips deputy OPA administrator. Burdick succeeds Walter F. Straub of Chicago who designed July 3.

Washington Ivan Burdick New Milford Conn Office of Price Adinistration Charles F. Phillips OPA Burdick Walter F. Straub Chicago

Offic ers to Be Taste of Battle at San Antonio OCS

Officer candidates at the San Antonio Avrarion Cadet center undergo a 10 day bivouac in simulated combat. They hike 15 to 80 miles in full gear as planes drop shark dust and gas masks are tested. Capt Charles Baar directs the entire combat field encampment with nights spent in training and mock firefights.

Air Corps San Antonio Avrarion Charles Baar

U S to Sell Potash Stock at American Potash

The alien property custodian ordered the sale of 479726 shares of capital stock in the American Potash and Chemical company located at Searles dry lake Mojave desert. The plant serves the War effort and 90.79 percent of the stock is held by Germans through American representatives. No sale date has been set.

Atrona Call American Potash and Chemical Company U. S Searles Dry Lake Mojave Desert James F. Mark. Hart

Legion to Convene At Fort Worth

Fort Worth will host the American Legion convention for the fourth straight year to entertain World War II veterans on August 16 and 17. State commander Sam D. Forman of Houston and vice commanders met in Dallas to approve moving the event from Galveston after it could not house the attendees.

Fort Worth State Department Sam D. Forman Houston Dallas Galveston

Restrictions Lifted Honeymoon Begins at Miami Beach

Cath Patrice and Navy Lieut Arnold Dean White wed before a delayed honeymoon at an oceanfront Miami Beach hotel. White had been restricted for leaving the naval station for Jacksonville without leave. The marriage occurred Friday as Patrice continued her hospital tour. A review shifted his punishment to ten days confinement, citing extenuating circumstances.

Miami Beach Fls CPI Cath Patrice Navy Arnold Dean White Ocean Front Miami N Naval Station White Jacksonville Wills Patrick Miami Yestereday Lieut. Comar HW. F. Webster

Lawyers Hit Deportations in Nicaragua Strike

Managua July 17 Lawyers have announced a token strike to protest deportation of lawyers accused of links to a revolutionary movement. Among deportees are professionals sent to the Corn Islands in the Caribbean sea about 40 miles from the mainland. The islands cover about 10 and four square miles, with coconut trees and good fishing.

Managua Nicaragua Managus Caribbean

Former Luling Legislator Dies

Maurice Dowell former representative to the Texas Legislature and longtime Caldwell County resident died after emergency surgery at Yuling hospital. Dowell contributed to a book on George W. Littlefield, was the first commander of the Benton J. McCarley American Legion post, and was survived by a widow and three sisters. SAN ANTONIO LIGHT July 17, 1944.

Luping Maurice ‘Dows Texas Legislatures Caldwell County Yuling Hospital George W. Littlefield Texas Dowell Benton J. McCarley American Legion

Joske Home Insulation Using Bonded Rock Wool Applicators

All Joske Home Insulation is done by bonded and approved Rock Wool applicators. To be blown into your attic or wall by trained and experienced mechanics. No fuss or bother.

Joske Joska

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