MacArthur Defends Philippines Visit As Free of Friction
General MacArthur rejected claims of friction during the Tydings commission visit to the Philippines. He said he welcomed the inquiry, denied opposing the panel, and noted cordial relations with the commission and the Commonwealth government. Senator Tydings accused columnist Pearson of misrepresenting events and alleged connections to gambling rackets.
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Drew Pearson
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Alme
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Pearson
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An Ixter
MacArthur Seeks Patton In Pacific Theater
General MacArthur expressed eagerness to have good soldiers assigned to the Pacific theater and denied reports he would refuse skilled generals from Europe. He said he would be delighted to have General Patton and any other capable officers if available, adding that he needs all the help he can get. Staffers expressed surprise at the claim Patton was not wanted, noting the two officers are close friends with Patton and Third Army.
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Pacific
United States
Europe
Paiton
Patton
Forty U.S. Hospitals In Britain Close
London report says forty United States Army hospitals in Britain have formally closed since Germany's surrender. Most were 1000 bed facilities and casualties have largely recovered or been returned to units. Remaining convalescents are on the continent or flown home as occupation hospital needs are set.
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London
United States Army
United Kingdom
Germany
Britain
United States
Army of Occupation
General Fox Reassumes Command at Fort Sam Houston
General Alonzo Fox returns from Europe to lead the war department personnel center at Fort Sam Houston. He previously served as assistant commander of the 102nd Infantry division and as assistant chief of staff under Gen Courtney Hodges with the X Corps and Third Army. His family has been living in San Antonio during his absence.
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Alonzo Fox
Fort Sam Houston
Fox
San Antonio
Fort Benning
X Corps
Courtney H. Hodges
Third Army
Hodges
Wil Yelieved
United States
Army to Hold Few High Point Men Till 46
In Washington on May 19 the War Department told Congress that many servicemen discharged under the point system cannot be released before next year. Maj. Gen. Stephen G. Henry said about 190,000 will be separated this month with monthly goals set through 1946. A new critical score will be announced next month as the program continues to operate.
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War Department
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House Military Committee
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Hensald
Laredo Sees First Rain in Two Months Record
Rainfall at Laredo airport measured 18 inches marking the first measurable rain since April 20 and easing a severe drought as temperatures reached 107 degrees. The river gauge at the International Bridge rose after the wetting but fell by morning. the normal stage is 2.5 feet.
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tAo Mon
Hugh Asx
International Bridge
Colonel Heads African Base at Payne Field in North Africa
Col. Jay Pf Breckenridge commands John V W Payne Field a key North African Air Transport base on the Sahara edge 18 miles from Gabon serving as a main deployment hub for troops from Europe. The field hosts an aviation mechanics school and training for pilots and enlisted personnel amid a sprawling wartime effort.
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Maripora Drive
John V W. Payne Field
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Vom Europe
Payne Field
Sahara Desert
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Nin Ai
Beefsteak Tragedy Causes Farmer's Death
SAN ANGELO Texas 19 year old Adan B Ralit farmer died en route to San Angelo hospital after a bite of steak lodged in his windpipe. Physicians ruled suffocation as the cause of death and reported the incident on the way to care.
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Miles
Texas
Adan B. Ralit
San Angelo Hospital
Two From S A Nominated Lieutenant Generals
President Truman announces nominations for major generals and brigadiers including two San Antonio generals Willis D. Crittenberger and Charles P. Hall to lieutenant general. Also named are Brig. Gen. Donald W. Brann Col Yanlig H. Taylor Col Rinaldo Van Huimt and other brigadiers and colonels with overseas commands in Italy and England as World War II drawdown continues.
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Charles P. Hall
Tru- Tian
Donald W. Brann
Terrell Road
Yanlig H. Taylor
West Laurel Street
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Names listed in San Antonio Light roster fragment
A fragment from the San Antonio Light dated June 19 1945 shows a long list of individuals including D. Munson Fort Bayard Orlen N Thompson John Si Guthree William W Wanamaker Charles M Watson W Preston Corderman Harry McK Roy Edwin W Chamberlain Chalks Idaho Yanus H Saylor Barblett Texas F Brube Davison Hugo A Milton Leonard D Welding ton Childress Andrew 1D Hopping Elliott CG Cliffer Frans R Denton Warren H McNaught Harry H Vaughan George T Back Orlando Mood
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John Si Guthree
William
W. Wanamaker
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Harry McK. Roy
Edwin W. Chamberlain
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Barblett
Texas
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Hugo A. Milton
Leonard D. Weldington
Childress
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George T.back
Orlando
Mood
St Joseph Aspirin Ad Promotes Fast Relief
An advertisement proclaims St Joseph Aspirin as the fastest relief with the claim it is the world’s largest seller. It touts a 10 cent price and a large economy size of 100 tablets for 84a, urging demand for the product.
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St. Joseph
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