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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1945

Page

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Defendant Missing Bond Forfeiture Ordered by Judge Williamson

In a criminal district proceeding, Judge Williamson ordered bond forfeiture after defendant Nat failed to locate two defense witnesses and claimed he could not proceed to trial. Deputy Gilloway and Nat clashed as the court pressed for subpoenas. attorneys argued over witness availability and continuances. The judge set trial for the next day despite defense and state concerns.

James M. Williamson Pete Aguila Puesflay Doz de Garva Herman 3 Ol the Cats Aguilar Williamson Nat Sherif John Galoway Nani J. J. Gittinger Nomi Gainesville T Pudge Williamson Domerrow Muroitty

Mauermann Backs Tuberculosis Tax

A garbled city notice reports Mauermann backing a tuberculosis tax with plans to discuss it on a local station. The item references favorable sentiment toward the tax and urges citywide support, mentioning a broadcast time and hopeful turnout.

Mrs Thompson Buried in Vander nook Texas

Mrs Mary Mazabeth Thompson, 77, died Sunday at her daughter’s home. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 p m at the Thompson home in Vander nook. Survived by five sons Ham, Johnie, George, Francis Thompson. three daughters Mrs Benham of San Antonio, Mrs Wood of Oil Joy, Mrs Morris of Dallas. and Mrs Annie Miler of Nock Springs. Body to lie in Porter Loring Funeral home. burial in Vandderpool cemetery.

Berviers Mary Mazabeth Thompson W. Bebham Trestay Vandernook Ham Thompson Utopia Johnie ‘Thompson Sabinal George Thompson Ozana Francis Thormpson W. Benham San Antonio Glau

Four Germans Charged Over Munich Train Crash

Four German railway workers face trial by a military government court for criminal negligence after a 23 car train carrying a U S armored division tanker rammed into the rear of a trainload of German POWs near Munich. One hundred three dead and sixty eight injured in one of Germany's worst rail disasters.

Munich J Mly Cole Hinton Witch Smuthetsh Minnich U. S. 20Th Armored Division Hannover United States

Butcher of Lidice Trial Scheduled

MONDORF Luxembourg July 23 Karl Hermann Prank the butcher of Lidice will go on trial about September 1 in Prague and whether convicted or not by the Geechoalavaks will be turned over to the United Nations war crimes commission for action. Dr Hohuslav Ecer the Czechoslovak representative on the commission said today. Ecer said Feat Had admitted ratifying warrants for at least Iraat s 2000 men women and children.

Mondorf Luxembourg Karl Hermann Prank Lidice Prague Geechoalavaks United Nations War Crimes Imiasion Yetulal Nuerbere Hohuslav Ecer Tooday Ecer Feat al Iraat

United States Plans 2000 Aircraft to Patrol Reich Skies

Paris reports the American occupation air force will comprise about 2000 planes and 100,000 troops, including heavy and medium bombers and fighter groups. The unit will guard the American zones in Germany and Austria from the skies, anchored by the U.S. Ninth Air Force with additions from allied air forces. Over half the present Ninth Air Force is expected to redeploy to the Pacific.

Paris Amer.can Germany Austria Ninth Air Forcs Ue Elghith Ninth Air Force Pacific

Parole Violations Under Governor Texas Clemency System

Austin July 23. Governor Blevenson defended parole and clemency practices amid reports of rising paroles. He said reports of parole violations should be filed by officers and local boards, and noted he can revoke paroles with full investigation. He cited about 50 pardons revoked under the Lexus system and described conditional pardons requiring regular reporting and good conduct.

Austin Blevenson Harris County Texas Officinis Lexus Inter-ember Board of Pardons and Paroles Yeporta

Farmer Found Hanging Dies Near Bin Antgalo

Wane Haileke, 4, owner of Traneto Tan eight miles north of Bin Antgalo, died en route to a hospital Monday morning after being found hanging from a barn rafter. His wife noted he had been in ill health, and two soldiers nearby attempted to revive him with first aid.

Wane Haileke bin Antgalo Austin Xii IR. Mekae Oteritt Moline Tate Dadleke Radicke

Belsen Chief Gets Full-Time Guarding

CelIe, Groamiy, Ouy BFP, Joseph Kroner, ex boss of the Nevis Belsen camp, was placed under around the clock guard today. He and seven thousand former officials and guards associated with the camp face trial for alleged crimes.

Belsen CELLE Groamiy Ouy Bfp Joseph Kroner Nevis’ Belsen Ander Keamer Neal Belson Aone 2D Womett

U S Ships Depart British Waters

A terse dispatch says the United States navy ships began leaving United Kingdom waters today. The withdrawal ends a phase of naval presence that included LSTs and support craft linked to joint American and British operations on northern beaches a year ago.

Washington Deawal United Kingdom Narninidy

ODT Chief Questions Over Army Treatment Probe

Senate war investigative committee summoned ODT Director J Monroe Johnson to determine if the army treated him as a messenger boy in a redeployment scheme. Johnson was asked about orders to arrange railroad car availability and troop movement data, with Vinson’s prior mobilization orders cited as the basis. The hearing highlighted disputes between Army and Navy over staff movements and the army’s data sharing practices amid ongoing civilian travel restrictions.

ODT Washington Senate War Commanitive ODL J. Monroe Johnsan Army Johnson

Sleep Shift Train On Way To Fort Sam For Troop Rest

Texas veterans from the 44th and 42nd divisions travel on a War Department experimental 16 car pullman coach train from Camp Kilmer toward Fort Sam Houston for a 30 day furlough before redeployment. The contraption mixes Pullmans with coaches to improve sleep, with berths kept intact throughout the 24 hour journey.

Fort Sam Camp Kismel O. J War Department Brain Sam Holston Samuel N. Perley Texas

Evacuation of Wounded Vets Nearing End

Army airlift of sick and wounded from Europe to the United States to be completed by the 170th anniversary of the Army Medical Corps. July arrivals expected around 27,000 cases, with 90,000 men brought home in May and June from European and Pacific theaters. General Raymond W. Bliss notes non transportable cases are few and will be returned when movable. Units across New York Hampton Roads and Le Havre transport hubs are preparing to move large formations back to the United States, with several divisions and support units listed in movement plans.

Europe Army Medical Corps Orginal Densiliue Germany Raymond W. Bliss Persoral United States New York 61Th Armored Infantry 124Th Armored Engineering 135Th Armored Ordnance 13LN Hampton Bonis 4A7th Fleet Artillery Ath Armored Feld Bard Armored 3St 154Th Vath Infantry Division Engineers 19Th Armored Division 13Th Armored Ninth Army le Havre Mahi 20Th Armored Huh

Time Saving Ideas Boost 49 B-24 Production at Fort Worth

Time saving ideas from Convair Fort Worth division claim to cut production hours to build 49 B 24 Liberators. The same approach in war production is reported as paying for itself, with gains covering more Liberta tors shipped from the Fort Worth plant.

Wort Worth Convair Ford Worth Prodotti Mora Fort Worthyplant

Registrar Says Credits At Texas U Remain Valid Despite Suspension

Registrar FE J Mathews stated that Southern Association probation does not invalidate credits earned at the University of Texas. He noted associations set standards, not grant admission credits, and that many institutions accept probationary credits if quality meets requirements. He cited UT’s history of accepting transfer work from probationary institutions and said preliminary grounds appear administrative, not a condemnation of UT’s education.

Texas U Tredits Uni Verity Mathews Seldid Ite Schonls Techniosity Aimlaston University of Texas Southern Association

Vet Near Death After Long Trip

CHICAGO July 23 INS Any overseas veteran who stood up all the way from New York to Chicago then walked 11 miles to his home Deene he couldn't get a rice. Phc. Leo Gadonaski 42 who wears the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star arrived in Chicago yesterday. He went to the home of his mother then decided to hurry home to see his Wife Donny and his children Constance 4 and Gloria 2. He tried to hitchhike ride but to no avail. So he walked the 11 miles Gadomsk a drive a home and tested his wife any little girls. His wife noticed how exhausted he looked. But he insisted on driving up the family car to his mother's home to pick up his barracks beg. He was accompanied by his wife and children. Suddenly Gadomsk collapsed and fell over the wheel asleep. The soldier was reported in crest condition in Vaughen General hospital today suffering from a crushed diet.

Chicago New York Leo Gadonaski Donny Constance Gloria Gadomsk Chrldren Vaughen General Hospital

Navy Spears Into Tokyo Bay Sinks 4 Ships

Navy forces in a Tokyo Bay operation reportedly sank four Japanese ships as part of a broader push toward invasion plans. The report notes ground actions around Burma and northern Luzon, with Allied forces advancing and Japanese losses mounting in the ongoing campaign across the Pacific theater.

Tokyo Bay

Geopolitical moves report near Kwellin and Yongsi

A Chinese force positions around Kwellin with units 11 miles northwest and 15 miles southwest. A fourth column 45 miles south of Kwellin nears Yongsi, labeled as a former U S air force base.

Kwellin Yongsi U. S. Law Air Force Base

OPA Grants Price Boost for Texas Potatoes

The OPA announced higher price ceilings for Texas potatoes due to poor growing conditions. In Bexar county and Austin, five pound bags will cost 28 cents, rising to 30 cents until August 2. In Corpus Christi and the rest of the district prices adjust to 23 or 31 cents per five pounds, with delivery point pricing at 285 per hundredweight. Community notes include Legion meeting with Ma G Ray Davis and a July frie to aid pest eradication campaign planned in July.

Bize A Bexar County Abstii Corpus Christ Sen Antoine Austin Bitter American Legion Ma. G. Ray Davis Joey the &T. Anthony Pearsall Frie Rodent Control Service

Health Proposal Urges Tuberculosis Control By San Antonio Citizens

In a radio interview on KABU, Maxwell Parker promotes a tuberculosis control proposal for San Antonio and Bexar County voters on July 25. He cites higher TB rates than national and regional figures, calls for a tax-supported fund administered by nonpartisan residents, and urges restoring Robert B. Green Hospital to meet current needs as part of public health improvements.

Sta Parker San Antonio Texas Bexar County United States du Terma Jreido Bexareen Harrison Mra. Parker IAW Ag Robert B. Green Hospital Jatma Robert 8, Green Hospital Robert B. Green

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