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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1945

Page

2

World Nazi death camps toll vastly exaggerates numbers

An ancient, error filled dispatch assigns staggering, contested figures to Nazi camps and leaders. It cites Soviet reports on mass murders, naming camps like Majdanek and Buchenwald, and blames Himmler for orchestrating genocide while noting missing records and uncertain counts.

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Soviet report on Oswiecim extermination camp findings

Investigators report that Oswiecim camp was built in 1948 under SS leadership for extermination of enslaved citizens from occupied nations. The document cites millions killed across the Soviet Union and other countries, with total deaths estimated around ten million.

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German Nazi War Crimes Trial Opens In German Civilians Case

A German wheat farmer reported that two countrymen died in action near Tript, as a U.S. military commission opens the first German civilian war crimes trial. Accused include a 28 crane operator and a 37 yardworker among others. Witnesses described killings and an unmarked grave, with body exhumation and failed identification efforts. The eight to ten officers preside over the proceedings.

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Move Ends OPA Row in Bexar County Probe

A regional OPA official from Dallas will visit San Antonio to assist in the dispute between the Bexar County ration board and District Director G T Grosen. The county board asserts it will abide by printed regulations yet objects to overreaching administrative rules and petitions. The friction centers on interpretation of an OPA ruling requiring board members to submit personal applications for aid. Public and panel members have reportedly been audited by OPA without complaint.

OPA Dallay San Antonio Bexar County Ration Board Disstelet G.T Grosen Hoxay County Board Bexar County Board Bexar Eniity

French Cease Fire Talks Amid Syria Crisis

British and French forces face a tense standoff in Syria as France delays a formal reply to Britain’s calls for order. Damascus reports 400 dead and 500 wounded with no immediate invitation for Syria to the tripartite conference. Paris signals a conciliatory stance while Eden informs Commons of French restraint.

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Smuggling blamed for tick scourge expansion along Texas border

Rasco reports tick infected livestock moving from Mexico into Texas, threatening about 765,816 acres and 26,000 head of cattle. Two Mexican men detained in Laredo as sanitary officials discuss border measures. A cattle fencing proposal along the Brownsville to Devil’s River line is urged to curb future incursions.

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Truman Cook On the Outs With Old Job

Independence Missouri June 1 Viella Garr who has long cooked for the Truman family says she may quit her soda counter job to return to the Trumans. She doubts how the family will manage without her and says she will decide after talking with Mrs Truman. The President is expected to arrive this weekend to supervise spring house cleaning.

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B 29s Leave Osaka In Flames Amid Raid Reports

Witnesses from Osaka describe dense smoke rising up to 22 000 feet as B 29 crews report fires sweeping the city during a fourteenth raid in nine days on Honshu. Airmen from Illinois and Chicago report thick overcast aiding their view while fires burn and debris scatters.

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Reds Watch Levant With Great Interest

Soviet commentators showed keen interest in events in Syria and Lebanon, with press and radio providing lengthy developments. Russia’s attention appeared evident as state media prioritized the region above usual foreign news segments.

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