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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1945

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Allies Launch Three-Way Invasion Across Northwest Borneo Front

Allied forces describe a three way invasion in northwest Borneo after strafing Tokyo area airfields. The week saw heavy air action including 96 Japanese planes destroyed and substantial bombings on Nipai and surrounding targets. U.S. casualties included four dead and 55 wounded with several missing.

Japan Tokyo-Yokoama U. S Philippines Solano Begaling Cagayan Valley U.S

Third and Seventh Armies to Occupy Germany

Paris dispatch reports that the Third and Seventh Armies will occupy Germany, with the Ninth and First to halt operations as redeployments underway. The Wiesbaden source notes a complete personnel revamp as forces shift toward occupation duties and redeployments in the European theater.

Germany Paris Bints and Alcipes Jae Personel

Steves Photos To Be Displayed At Local Heritage Night

A display of Steve's family photographs will be shown at 8 p.m. Saturday night at Clos Molist by the Ban Anthale Historical Association. Dr Pat Nixon will pay tribute to the Steve family and Fed Satie will present a commentary on the old images. Dawn Blakenvohe will discuss the construction of the buildings pictured.

Ben Anthalé Clos Ban Anthale Historical Association Steves Pat Nixon Fed Satie Dawn Blakenvohe Hellings

Two Juveniles Rob Drug Store

Two youths were implicated in a burglary at Aimace's Drug Store located at 836 Highland Boulevard. The crime occurred Sunday night and involved theft from the store. authorities reported catching the two culprits and noting their connection to a parent or guardian.

Okino Daito Okinawa Bathrday Tokyo Minami Daito Aval Field Reral U.S Yachita China Raa Palrainen Om Ava Ait Sauchex Nto Aimace Highland Boulevard Polivenien Mma Najuee

Rites Planned for W. S. Randall

W S Randall a prominent San Antonio resident died Monday in a local hospital. He moved from North Texas to Texas by Texas. Survived by widow Mrs Bennicula Randall, daughter Mrs Kinney, brother Mrs Richdall, sister Mrs Adelaide Peterson, and three brothers in Montana and Kentucky. Private funeral services will be held at the Angus finereal home Tuesday.

San Anonio Texas Gierig Oklaony St Antonio Oak County Ranch Bennicula Hendall

Militarized youth training questioned as nation’s defense

An essay champions military training in schools arguing it builds character and prepares citizens for war, stating preparedness deters aggression and fosters better men, soldiers, and citizens. It claims peaceful nations rely on disciplined youth and strong national resolve to safeguard liberty and independence.

Fran Page George Washington

Rites Arranged For Mrs Vodrie Prominent Church Worker Dies

Mrs Vodrie 78 of Pine Street San Antonio died Saturday. Funeral services planned Monday at Centra Baptist Church. She was a member of W G A and Central Bryilist and San Antonio Western Star leader. Surviving sisters include Mrs Mons and Mrs Loring. Brothers G A Suse and Zay Smith and daughter in law Mrs Stella Vodine of San Antonio.

Hela Fon Centat Baptist Emney UG Sal Pine Street Vorith Arial Will Pe Vemeny Vodtie Bryilist Secureh San Antonia Restern Star 2H. A. Mons Rusnice Loring San Antonios Brothers G. A. Suse This Niy Zay Smith Hourston Stella C. Vodine San Antonio Dou Niors Tive

County Fails to Raise Funds for 15 Percent CountyEmployee Raises

County commissioners in court discussed funding to raise 15 percent pay for county employees. Tax assessor Nicklon faced limits on available assessments, with talk of cutting staff. Some urged using Exposition Park as a coliseum site, while a road project contract for retopping pavement and a concrete culvert was awarded to Coll and Hoff for 63 7.

Mattermann Robert F. Uhr P. F. Nicklon Cat Sam Bennet Gam Annerson Tam Commingtontte Uhr Ayny Bleppenbeck Exposition Park Coll Hoff Gernin Road

Tokyo rental DF 608 OG Book a Year On Tokyo Rental

A June report from Washington states the army will wear out about 17,500 pairs of boots yearly for ships in the Pacific theater. Treasury officials say higher tops will keep feet drier and warmer, selling at around 6.38 dollars per pair versus 4.70 dollars for the former shoe.

Washington Tokyo Treasury

De Gaulle Triumph in Paris After Normandy Tour

General De Gaulle returned to Paris from a Normandy inspection trip that became a grand personal triumph. The voyage demonstrated his strong bond with the French people and suggested broad approval of his foreign policy despite earlier strains from the Syrian crisis. He was applauded at every stop along the route.

de Gaulle Paris de Gawle Rarher Ian Jost

Deferred Wedding Makes the Grade in Prairie du Chien

Prairie du Chien Wis June wedding tale recalls Kay Cochran and Col Frank S Gabreski, now back from war. The bride’s aunt narrates the union as veterans’ stories frame the ceremony at Our Lady of the Angels. The couple’s plans and wartime delays reveal a community’s pride and resilience.

Prairie DU Cnen Wis Juno Our Lady of the Angels Camlen Aginiemy

Yanks shoot down crewless B 29 over Iwo Jima

A World War II action report describes a crewless B 29 with a dead pilot shot down by U S forces near Iwo Jima after American gunners bled the bomber with 666 rounds of machine gun fire and 220 cannon shells. Lieutenant Shepherd and Lieutenant Arvid Milenverger led the engagement as the crippled Superfortress finally plunged into the sea with eight crew aboard forced to bail out.

Guam Arthur Shepherd Arvid Milenverger Iwo Jima Army Air Forces Iwo 1St Homber Vomshwang Diquarters Osaka Cub Inve

Daniels Opposed to Draft Urges Air Readiness

Dan Daniels former secretary of the navy argues against universal conscription and urges strong air power and volunteer service. He says postwar policy should focus on a navy capable of air superiority and stresses pay education and advancement to retain volunteers. Opposition from educators churchgroups and unions grows with hearings continuing.

Daniels Waharminqton Jose Phus Daniels Sigenreola Raleigh N.C Mutt Alee Navy Daniels Eaid

Piles Relieved At Home By Doctor Johnson

Dr. O A Johnson promotes a rectal treatment for piles, claiming 38 years of experience and inexpensive, painless methods. The ad invites readers to write for free and complete information to the Johnson Rectal Clinic at 31324 Main St, Kansas City, Missouri.

A. Johnson Johnson A. Johnnson Jetson Main St Kansas City

Teagarden Services Set for Bruce W Teagarden

Funeral services for Bruce Walton Teagarden 61 prominent attorney will be at 2 pm Saturday at Porter Loving chapel with burial at Mission Burial Park. Dr Vilomes Yaight of St Mark's Episcopal church will officiate. he died of a heart attack after illness of less than two weeks. Born June 26 1884 in Mineola Texas he moved to San Antonio in 1906 while a UT student and began practice with his father later going solo. He was counsel for San Antonio in a telephone rate case and general counsel for the South Texas chamber of commerce. He was a member of the San Antonio Bar association and the Cast club. Survived by sisters Lucille Teagarden Helen Sanders and Mai Dai George. Pallbearers listed.

Bruce Walton Teagarden Porter Loving Chapel Missionarial Park Vilomes Yaight St. Mark's Episcopal Church Mineola Texas San Antonio University of Texas KES South Tesas Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Bar Association Cast Club Lucille Teagarden Helen Sanders Mai Dai George Chicago Henry Burney Randolph Carter Luther Bicett Carl Wright Johnson Walter Gurett Will Mortiss Ur Atecaieeane

Amazing Pep For Men 40 60 or More

Ad pitches Casella tablets for men and women over 40 promising restored vitality and youthful pleasures. It claims affordability and urges regular use to regain zest, noting dosages on the label and appealing to those feeling worn out.

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