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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1945

Page

12

Committee Hits Regent Meddling

MEMPHIS July 23 The University of Texas has been suspended indefinitely from active Membership in the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. A special committee found undue interference by regents with the president and faculty, citing the Rainey dismissal last November. The association clarified credits remain valid while probation continues until full observance of standards. University officials in Austin and Dallas offered no comment beyond reaffirming teaching and research quality.

Memphis Renn University of Texas Sothern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools Homer P. Rainey Rainey J. R. Robinson Texas Uuniversity Ivestigating Committee Regents Austin J. &. Painter Southern Association Dallas University of Texas Board of Regents Chattman Dudley E.wood- Ward Jr Woodward Morvia

Germans Pay to See Fall of Berlin Film

Berlin crowds paid up to three marks to view a Soviet documentary in German about Berlin’s fall and war guilt accusations. The film shows the Soviet assault across the Oder and the destruction of the city as redon. Also reported: Hungarian fascist youth leader Levente Bek Alalosh sentenced to death as a war criminal per Tass from Budapest.

Berlin INS Ger Mien Clysians Bevlin Alan Qssaint Oder Moscow M—Cgoen Bek Alalosh Levente Tass Budapest

Jap Emissary Rumor Denied

Admiral Nimitz denied knowledge of a report that a Japanese peace emissary was en route from Okinawa to Washington. The rumor, broadcast by columnist Drew Pearson, claimed willingness to quit occupied territory for surrender terms preserving the emperor. Observers at Pacific Fleet headquarters questioned how a Nippon peace envoy could read Okinawa.

Guam JMY Nimitz Yeport Okinawa Washington Drew Pearson Jan Pacific Fleet Nippon

Navy Sinks Four Ships In Tokyo Bay Blitz

A fast U. S. force of destroyers entered Tokyo Bay Monday, destroying a four‑ship convoy and marking a six‑day total of 118 Japanese vessels and 112 planes. Admiral Halsey’s Third Fleet bombarded Chichi Jima in the Bonin Islands, as Tokyo broadcast reports of American shelling along the northern road to Japan. The two weeks of Allied action have left heavy losses for Japan, with 791 surface craft and 586 planes destroyed or damaged, much from air bombing on refineries and Osaka airfields, and the Nagato damaged off Yokosuka.

Coe Toe Vem GMO U. S Tokyo Admiral Halsey Third Fleet Chichi Jima Bonin Islands Imyal Toree Paotamushiro Japan Mikado Iwo Jima Osaka Nagato Yokoutaanal Tokyo Bay China Borneo Capiital Nojima Chiehi Island Nin Isand Sea Korea Noomittie James H. Doolitle Pacific Eighth Army Europe Asiatic Fukyo Roth Vic

Coliseum Vote Set By Bexar Dads

Bexar county electors will decide August 26 whether to finance the proposed coliseum project. County commissioners approved sending the question to a constitutional amendment election on August 25 as part of a resolution. The measure asks if the county should authorize up to 1,750,000 in obligations for the coliseum erection. Mayor Mauer with others urged sponsorship, citing site provisions at Exposition Park and revenue prospects for maintenance. The chamber of commerce and others backed the push, while a previous El Paso bond ruling was cited by Van H. Howard. SIX GREEKS TO DIE

Sexar County Countty Commissioners Court Moniay Dhe Commissioner Court Bexar County Nolson Stan Anderson Rudy Stappenbeck Canney Charlesy. Anderson Sam C. Bennett Ubr Mauernia Im Exposition Park Ne Widow Springs Golf Course Fof Commerce Committee Atockmer van H. Howard el Paso

Hope Seen for Jap Victim Newman So Much Better

Fort Worth Texas July 23 Corporal James Newman reported by his mother to be "so much better" after a week near death from tuberculosis scarlet fever and arthritis contracted at a prison camp. A oxygen tent installed at his request improved his condition. If he survives to October doctors see a real chance for life. Newman ate a larger breakfast and regained some strength after a weekend visit from his mother.

Newman Fort Wortt Texas James Newman O. FP. Newman

Fire threat to U.S. bombs controlled at Earlham depot

Firemen spent seven hours battling a blaze at an American bomb depot in Earlham Suffolk on July 23. The flames threatened thousands of bombs but were brought under control after a long, desperate effort.

Osaka Tet Preylong Phere U.S Earlham Buffolk Huplil

Weather Outlook For San Antonio

Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies in San Antonio Monday afternoon and night with a few widely scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers Tuesday. High Monday around 96 degrees, Tuesday low near 73. Coastal winds gentle to moderate with easterly to southerly directions. More details on Page 2A.

San Antonio Texas South

Meat Points Slash Set for August

A July report notes a slight but broad reduction in ration values for beef, lamb, and mutton to begin August. Pork points stay steady because hog marketing slows. Reductions cover beef cuts and roasts with lamb and mutton values easing similarly, aided by higher live stock, lower military purchases, and better civilian supply distribution.

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Yanks Sweep German Zone In Massive Postwar Raid

In Frankfurt and the Main region, U S troops arrested about 80 000 Germans and searched every house over the weekend. Brig Gen Edwin L Sibert said the raid aimed to find weapons and loot while maintaining strict security. Some suspects wore American uniforms. a few were killed fleeing.

Frankfurt Und the Main Germany Critatnls Edwin L. Sibert Vineyard Haven Mass U. S Sthert Sibert Grace Sthert

Heat and floods sweep across the nation in 1945 disaster

Record heat bakes the Midwest while floods inundate rivers across New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. Evacuations erupt in Paterson and surrounding counties as state troopers rescue families. Rain and storms temper the East with relief expected in five days, even as Western heat breaks records and corn plantings lag behind schedule.

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