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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1945

Page

2

City Approves Tuberculosis Control Vote

City commissioners approve a 5 percent tax for tuberculosis control. Mayor Hoff warns that failure to approve could imperil Robert B. Green Hospital. A five member board would oversee spending with appointments by the mayor, county judge, and health boards. 4000 active TB cases cited in the county.

Atemo Discy Uht City Commission Charles Hoff Ferty Alamo Heights Munday Jasis Rat Goldsmith Terrell Hills Olmos Park Hirther Mayer Matermann Robert B. Green CAS Goldwraith Goor Ihlg Imayor City Board of Health County Board of Health Ihe Distret

Old Age Policy Pays Up to 100 a Month

Postal Life and Casualty offers an accident policy for ages 63 to 85 with benefits up to 500 for death and 190 monthly disability, plus hospital and surgical cover, for only 1 cent daily or 3.65 yearly. No medical exam, no agent visit, free inspection, send name and beneficiary details to receive a 10 day policy trial.

Postal Life & Casualty Insurance Company Postal Life Building Kansas City Amont Postal

Swiss mobile army plan impresses observers on training

The article describes a Swiss system where citizens are recruited, armed, and trained at schools. After 60 to 90 days of basic training, recruits return home with gear and face annual inspections until age 48. The program aims to maintain a militia equal to about one tenth of the population and argues its potential value if adopted by the United States.

Mary Switzerland United States Pony Little

Truman Promotes 73 Officers to Temporary General Ranks

President Truman announced the promotion of 42 major generals to temporary lieutenant general. Names include Leroy Lutes Richard son, John Hull, Ennis Whitehead, Matthew Ridgeway, Alvin Gil, Frey Middle ton, Wingate Grittenberger, Nathan FarragutTw, Charles Hall, John Hodge, and Raymond McLain. An additional 12 brigadiers were elevated to major general and 48 colonels to brigadier. Col Hay Yanghap was nominated for promotion to brigadier general.

Washington Jin Weth Trumen Tieutens Leroy Lutes Robert Cherhtead Richardson John Edwin Hull Ennis Gilment Whitehead Matehew Bunker Ridgeway Alvin Cullum Gil Frey Houston Middleton Wi Dole Grittenberger Niethan Farrague Twhaihg Charles Philip Hall John Reed Hodge Raymond Skilligs McLain Col Hay Yanghap Truman

Leopold's Return Signal for Strike

June 14 report from shUSSEU'S notes Belgium faces uncertainty as Leopold signals intent to abdicate amid new remands. Brussels streetcar workers threaten strike while Leopold sets foot back in country despite unrest and calls for stability.

Shusseu Belgium Leopold Brussels

Eisenhower Fans Cheer At Capital Arrival

Eisenhower's ship peel out and landing at the capital, greeted by a vast ovation. His son Brigadier General John Sheldon Eisenhower accompanies him, as Mrs Eisenhower reunites with her husband and son after months apart. Secretary Stimson and 33,000 War Department staff applaud at the Pentagon reception.

Terjee Autor Eisenhower Alrmada Hok Sein Liewt John Sheldon Eisenhower Marshall Eisenwer Elenhower Europe Elstuhower Anny Fush Bynarseas Nur Qourishés Stimson Pentagon War Department High Department Blaenhower oviHan Honking Bis Autdiente Res Brt Patrick Garloggia Syracuse Cariogala Corlopeta Eizenhower

Eisenhower Parade Honors in Washington After Victory

Thousands line Washington streets to cheer General Eisenhower as he passes in convoy toward the Capitol. The district official ceremony includes presentation of the Distinguished Service Medal and a White House dinner honoring Ike and his party. John J Pershing attends as former WWI commander.

Syritude Lha Bastogne Kays Orry Washington District of Columbia Pennsylvania Avenue Capitol We City Ing Winite House Panther Nonor al- Ned Tryman Jeter Bince Hisrbhower John 3. Pershing America OL Eisenhower

Soldier Sure Of Peace Contained In Bitter War Reflections

A wartime letter laments sacrifices and betrayals felt by soldiers and families. The writer condemns the injustice of sending men to battle and emphasizes sorrow for the lost, the bereaved, and the lasting impact of war on loved ones, seeking a vow that such harm never repeats.

McKenzie Sanity Hearing Delayed By July Fourth

McKenzie faces continued sanity proceedings in Criminal District Court as Judge W W McCrory postponed the hearing to address issues surrounding his confinement and parole eligibility. Attorneys note McKenzie is eligible for parole after two years, with credit for prior time served, while other defendants receiving suspended sentences were also noted.

Bexar County Cnly W.W. McCrory Criminal District’ Court E.B. Simmons MrKenzie McKenzie Regal- Iycon Simmons Sal! Street Ban Pedro Laura Plate Shinmang Huntsville Ata Sane Inter Whorheys Mic’ Kling McCrory Uney Tabla South Presa Street

B 29s Torch Japane sees Across Pacific War Front

Allied air and ground actions report heavy American air raids on the Philippines and Chinese theaters. Japanese losses cited along with prisoner tallies and advancing Allied ground forces in Cagayan Valley, Linchow area, and Burma. Australian dispatches claim progress toward Kavrong and Tarkkan as Bangkok to Singapore rail line incursions and propaganda leaflets reach Nipponese civilians.

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