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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1945
Page
4
An early submarine story recounts how Sub X, a hidden World War II survivor, torpedoed a Japanese carrier. Lieutenant McGregor describes swift action at sea as torpedoes struck, depth charges scattered, and the enemy ship burned and sank amid exploding ordnance. The tale underscores submarine courage and wartime secrecy.
A fragmented ad style passage touts Antiphlogistine as relief for boils sore muscles chest cold and sore throat. It mentions moist heat and cooling effects, claiming easing of coughing and bronchial irritation with purported soothing properties and vague dosage cues.
Panama Canal Zone June 6 A wild nostalgic account marks the end of the long service of the B-15 the granddaddy of the skies It flew for 18 months boosting freight and delivering medical aid to Chile and other regions It logged 50 0600 pounds of freight 5350 passengers and 400 000 pounds of relief cargo The dismantling was announced May 10 at Sixth Air Force headquarters and the last flight occurred December 4 from the Canal Zone to Miami and back
The article recounts the loss of the carrier George T. Good and nine crew aboard after a combat incident at sea. Sailors describe smoke enveloping the ship, torpedo hits, and a desperate battle with escorting destroyers. McGregor’s crews are highlighted for surviving the perilous voyage and enduring a fierce typhoon.
In a dramatic account, commander McGregor spearheaded a night pursuit of a Japanese convoy and an escort destroyer group. After two near misses and battered ships, a miracle occurred when an aircraft carrier appeared. McGregor pressed the attack and sank the carrier despite heavy counterfire, while crew faced damage and casualties. The action marks one of the war’s notable submarine exploits alongside ongoing race standings for actors Dane Clark and Helmut Danuve in the Wirner Bros listings.
Lieutenant Robert Galvan of the United States Army Air Forces, missing since December 17, 1944 after a crash over Hungary, has been freed from a Stalag near Earth Germany. He is en route home to his wife Victoria Villa Galvan and family at 351 Roslyn Avenue. Galvan previously lived in Teo, worked at Duncan Field, and is the son of Sergeant and Mrs. Robert Galvan. He graduated from Teo High School and served as a first lieutenant in the AAF.
The Office of War Information releases names of soldiers freed in Germany. Among the listed are Julius A. Flora of San Antonio, Alphonse Grothues of San Antonio, G. Hubbard of San Antonio, Aleck A. Tarek of Camera, Alberto Martinez, Manuel Perez, Adam Rodriguez, Ernesto Santos Jr., and others with hometowns including Victoria Mission and Barr Antonio. The notices name spouses and parents, with addresses in Texas.
The county appoints an unnamed city employee as the new night court clerk, approved by Judge Augustis McCloskey. The appointee will handle fines for those pleading guilty to minor violation charges at Mead.
Actress Ron Thomas, known for Miss Duffy in Paramount's Gurty's Touch, has completed a novel drawn from her expulsion at New York Professional Choir School during a period of study. The work titled remains unavailable, with production details undisclosed.
Colonel Golmamer and Armawong of San Antonio take new engineer duties in Bastrop. He previously served as regional supervisor for the Eighth Service Command Engineer Al Dallas. Before joining the army in October, he was vice president and secretary of the local branch for works in San Antonio.
Mika Cynfefla returned home after more than two years of fighting against the Japs in the Pacific and was discharged at Fort Holston. Mejia, who had a light paper route before enlisting February 3, 1922, served with the 4th Infantry in New Guinea Laytt Mindoro and Luzon, was wounded on Leyte November 27, 1944, but rejoined his unit after a hospital stay. He earned the Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman Badge with six campaign stars. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Ci Majlr, 119 Nord Laredo Street.
Miss Eugenia Hollis aged 24 of 10 Lashie Street was treated at Robert B. Gree hospital for a broken arm after a bus she rode collided with a pole near St Mary's on Market Street Monday. Bus driver P. de la Zerda of 1550 Wes Wondiawa Avenue was identified.
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