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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1945
Page
9
A narrator recalls a misadventure in trying to buy a suit. He laments textile tricks and the absurd efforts of government management on clothing, while visiting multiple stores for a proper winter suit. The tale blends humor with social satire on fashion and procurement.
A fragmented notice indicates Lt A F Thomson as final entering officer for the merchant marine recruiting around San Ale Jon Triesly and 210 West Nueva, seeking to recruit new sailors. The garbled text mentions supply, gas, and the need for additional men, with several unclear place names and surnames.
A 20 year old neighbor was injured in a stabbing during an argument in front of a home on Monday. Police described the incident as a domestic dispute escalating to violence and are investigating. No further details on suspects or motives were provided in the readable text.
A fragmented report recalls days before liberators approached as the 3rd Armored division led the mission. It mentions diverse nationalities and a streamer of flags, with Lieutenant Gonzales linked to San Antonio and St Marys University.
Lt Federica Ganzates, 23, of Ban Alone, survives a crash after the B-17 fails 27,000 feet over the Raine list during a mis sion. He recalls a German brown-shirt threatening him before soldiers seized the weapon. He and co-pilot Gorsites were injured. Ganzates describes the rescue by a farmer and wife who offered coffee and a cigarette. He spent three months in a German prison hospital and received Red Cross aid after shipping care.
On Friday April 13 a memorial note recalls Capt Lesley M May who led a battalion in an intense 4 day firefight with 40 killed and many wounded. The article mentions Taplin Miry as the son of Mr and Mrs Harry Miy of Prairie Memorial.
World War II veteran Javiled on the Pacific coast after wartime service learned of his mother Mrs. Ravine’s death last Friday. Cheeses Ren Pauletson, serving in the U S marine corps, was notified and will return for the funeral. Services were to be held at the Mano funeral dam with burial in San Jose cemetery. The veteran, 40, had previously undergone an operation and lived at 18 West Trea Avenue.
Warrant Officer Mike Gomez 25 and Ruben Gomez 22 aviation machinist’s mate second class share first hand wartime tales. They crossed paths in San Antonio this week, recounting Pearl Harbor battles and Pacific campaigns from New Georgia to Saipan. Both brothers, sons of Frank Gomez of Caldwell Street, serve the United States Army and Navy, with Mike slated to report to New Orleans after three weeks aboard a destroyer and a bombing squadron assignment.
Funeral services for William T. Souter 4M of 630 Cedar Street Ely were held at the Alana Pu Neral Home and followed by a service at St. Marys Calhouleehuvei. Souter, a 24 year employee as chief trench inspector in Green County, is survived by his wife and daughter.
Fragmentary Dutch style prose recounts an attempted four-motor bomb project aimed at New York and its potential to cause destruction. It notes five units assembled, the engine described as venomous, and questions the impact on morale and strength amidst the chaos.
Prague reports the May 20 arrest of Edward Leo Delaney, an American traitor who broadcast against the United States from Berlin. Correspondents Byrne and Matin helped confirm the arrest, and Delaney admitted wide Berlin broadcasts attacking President Roosevelt. He sought return to the US and involvement with an American magazine. Delaney was turned over to American authorities.
Advertisement style product note touts soothing relief for skin irritations in heat. Claims instant soothing, helps absorb excess moisture, protects tender skin from chafing, and aids diaper rash. Mentions family use and affordable pricing.
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