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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1945
Page
1
The Pope denounces Nazism and expresses hope that a new Germany will emerge with humility. He cites Vatican negotiations with Hitler and recalls Polish Catholic priests at Dachau and German clergy numbers, urging Catholics to defend fragile peace worldwide.
In Pilsay Czechoslovakia Col Hans Joachim Schaede reports to guards that German industrialist Schlagie and minister Albert Speer collaborators developed a machine gun attachment for the 44 caliber gun. With a telescope sight it could fire in a ten degree arc. A facility near Erfurt had produced about 800 such attachments. No proven combat use or detailed records accompany the claim.
Washington reports two American scientists have duplicated a Russian tissue restoring serum ACS. Dr. Harry Goldblatt of Western Reserve University and Dr. Ruben Straus at Lebanon Hospital Los Angeles test the serum on patients amid claims from Pathfinder Magazine that ACS promises cures for arthritis cancer and aging related diseases. News also covers Eisenhower’s planned U.S. visit with dates June 18 19 and 21 and anticipated receptions in New York Kansas City and Philadelphia as Allied leaders prepare for postwar planning.
Paris reports General Eisenhower declared June 6 a holiday for Allied forces to mark the sixth anniversary of the Normandy invasion. He urged renewed effort, noting the shift of forces to Japan and ongoing theater problems, with normal ceremonies avoided and essential duties continuing.
A group of 775 officers and enlisted men from the 45th Thunderbird division arrived at Camp Shanks after sailing from New York City. Most will take a short furlough before Pacific assignment. stamps for auto use tax begin July 4 and will be sold at the federal building or by mail.
Descriptions from First Lieutenant James M. Pearson detail Japanese use of a bucket like war device hung by long chain, dropped from bomber at about 700 feet. Witnesses say the strange weapon hurled two large pails connected by chain, causing widespread alarm as bombs exploded.
The Nippon Times reports thousands of Tokyo residents build dugout homes as Sunarfort assaults cause shocking damage. The editorial from Via Damel agency quotes a broadcast noting ongoing debris and a resilient Japanese spirit that cannot be destroyed, despite widespread destruction.
An 8-25 bomber from Mer Clelland field near Sacramento crashed into a historic Catholic retreat building in Grass Valley, California, today. The aircraft exploded on impact and caused collateral damage to nearby houses as it descended toward the retreat. No casualties or crew details are immediately available.
U S forces press toward Naha base on Okinawa after securing Shuri fortress. Five American divisions, about 75 000 Marines and Army troops, push to crush remaining 20 000 Japanese garrison. Allied aerial blockade sinks ships and destroys hundreds of aircraft while operations extend across Luzon Mindanao and surrounding seas.
Detroit June 2 Ford Motor company announced the first 46 Ford model completed. The car is a new mid war design since 1942 with more mechanical improvements and better economy. Assembly lines to start within 60 to 90 days. most owners may wait a year or two to buy. Production projected at about 40 000 for the year. The report also notes wartime bombing developments and Allied advances in the Pacific and China.
U S forces report first clear pattern of Japanese group surrenders in the Philippines as morale weaknesses and propagandist failures erode the Kanikage myth. Surrendering soldiers cite broken promises, brutal treatment, and fear of new defeats, with some troops welcoming captivity rather than continue fighting.
Allied supreme headquarters denied today that General Eisenhower would attend a weekend meeting in Berlin. Previous reports said the Allied commander and Field Marshal Montgomery were set to meet in the German capital with Soviet Marshal Zhukov.
Washington June 2 1945 Edward Falck director of the WPB office of war utilities announced that virtually all controls and installations by electric gas water and communications firms have been revoked This ends nearly four years of bare bones expansion policy Removal of construction controls will let plants expand next year about twice 1943 and 144 without prior authorization except building projects costing over 25000 The order details and amendments to utility controls were to follow in a few days
Guam June 2 The Navy reports the battleship Town participated in raids and battles across the Pacific including Palgas Ralwotex Kwajalein Hollaidin Sipan Tin tin Balaus and the Philippines. It served with Admiral Halsey’s forces at Leyte gulf and carried President Roosevelt to the Tehran conference.
New York dispatch reports British submarines are operating from the Philippines area with the BBG and have cooperated with American naval forces for the past eight months, according to a BBC broadcast.
Des Moines superintendent for the Railway Express reports a polar bear was kept in the baggage car on the Pacific Limited. The bear escaped in transit, prowled the car area, and reportedly dined on prize rabbits from a shipment. Rail officials sidetracked the baggage car at Anis while deciding next steps.
The U S Navy reports Admiral William Halsey’s Third Fleet resumed operations against Japan striking Kyushu airfields and installations. Bombers and fighters destroyed or damaged dozens of aircraft and hit airfields on Kageshimay Miiyara Kokubu Kushira and Chiren among others.
President Truman told visiting Latin American journalists he fully supports the Good Neighbor Policy. Secretary Ross said the president expressed immediate and unqualified approval of the policy during the talks.
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