Veterans Cheer Homecoming of Blackhawk Division at Fort Sam Houston
Texas members of the 80th Blackhawk division, recently in combat in Germany, arrive at Fort Sam Houston for 90 day furloughs. The first of two unit sections arrives in two sections by rail, amid cheers and slogans. Families greet the veterans as they board trucks for Dodd Field.
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Plante
Texas
Blackhawk
Dnes
Germany
Fort’ Sam Houston
Fort Sam Houston
Santa Rosa Mission Aboard Wounded Vets Head to Halloran
Santa Rosa docked at Staten Island's Purple Mere ship with 1420 veterans aboard. Almost five thirds headed for Halloran hospital for treatment after conflicts, including 38 former Caribbean prisoners of war and 441 troops for reassignment. Judges and civic groups announce the second annual sheep and goat sale set for August 23 to 25 sponsored by Fredericksburg Junior Chamber of Commerce.
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York
Hine
B. Sata Rosa
Statenleland
Halloran Hospital
Thilditton
Fredericksburg
Abe Fredericksburg Junior Cumber of Commerce
Ecivic Groups
Sugar Shortage Grips San Antonio Hotels and Shops
In San Antonio a wartime sugar shortage paralyzes daily life. Hotels and restaurants lack sugar for coffee while shopkeepers report scarce supplies and rationing amid rising prices. Housewives and shoppers roam from store to store, buying up scarce items while shortages worsen. Shortages also hit shortening, paper products, washing powder, and soap, with households improvising as nontypical substitutes and hoping for relief.
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San Antone
Hele
Groces
Willis
Ton
Phim Rs
Twelve Poles Given Prison Terms in Moscow Trial
Twelve of sixteen Poles convicted by a Soviet court at Moscow in a high profile underground movement case received prison terms ranging from four months to ten years. Maj. Gen. Bronislaw Okulicki and Jan Jankowski received the heaviest sentences, with Okulicki labeled president of the underground military presidium. Several other Polish leaders received sentences from four months to five years, while one defendant was too ill to stand trial. Final statements centered on Polish government form and Soviet-Polish relations.
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Mobcow
Red Lnes
Bovirl
Annilier
Updn
Li ‘Bronislaw Okulicki
Underground Home Army
Jan Jankowski
London
Monet
Dons
Okulicks
Stotea
UNA Miliary Presidium
Vassily VY. Uleich
Stanislaw PF
Mikhalioneki
J. E. Srember-Domibrowski
KL & Kobylyanski
Scwre
Thy
Faginliss Party
Alexander Zweoglwersky
Satlonat
Bempcrats
Parone Dearmoyski
Workers Party
Montis
J. A. Ferrotaiuski
Siupwtoweld
Whriaw Igwyer
Aml
Kaghate B. Baghuki
WeBhd
Peasant Party
jMp
Alanesenyv
Poland
Bach de- Tendant
Tlal
Casualty totals rise to 1 023 453 with May period update
New U S military death and injury tallies show total casualties at 1 023 453, up 6 358 from the prior week. Army counts include killed wounded and missing figures, while Navy and other services report ongoing losses and prisoners as officials note May coverage.
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Washington
United States
Pablo
Jimmy Prelficantinn
Priny Gcaramigs
Navy
Amy
Uhoradoris
Telitect
Nijsyling
Bane
Weather forecast for San Antonio vicinity
Partly cloudy from Thursday afternoon through Friday with thunderstorms possible Thursday afternoon and early evening. Maximum temperature 62 and minimum 70. Additional details on page 2.
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Fash
Texas
Wesh
Mit Run Driver At Large Lens From Car Also Clue
A driver fleeing an incident on Fria Guy road left clues as a lens from a boy’s damaged pants and other marks pointed to the suspect. Pierce Travis, 9, injured, was hospitalized under observation while Glyshaw and military police checked vehicles and workers’ cars. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Funnees Marie Van Hooss, 30, who died in the crash that also left several children injured.
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Min Celver
Funnees
Marie van Hooss
Fria Guy Road
Meshwhile
Frenk & Bhillipo Bi
Cpot
Glyshaw
Military Police
Bik Phillhpe
Orient
Frances
Ble Sald
Wecawa
Reverh B. Green Hospital
Veing Striexen
Girw
Jeanie
Marie Travis
Resalis Ann Travis
Relati
Austin
Methine
Tower
Transit Tower
Agencick
E J. Gregory
Buriatswar
Mission Park
van Hoose
John Nichols
San Antonio
Frank JE. Phillipe
The
Navy
British Award Medal to Bong for World War II exploits
Britain's King George VI awarded the Distinguished Air Medal to Bong of Poplar, America's top WWII ace, in a ceremony conducted by the Duke of Gloucester. The honor recognizes his record of flying missions over Japanese targets and his renowned service for Allied air forces.
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Fuehard Te Bong
Poplar
America
George VI
Ian Melbourne
Australia
Duke
Gloucester
Treadrail
Beneft
Tole
Wille
Cateye Burglar Hits Yard With Pocket Thefts
A local thief described as a Cateye burglar targeted homes on West Rosewood Avenue and stole a resident’s pants and wallet containing $240. Four victims watched the crime unfold but did not intervene. Police believe one man is behind a string of similar burglaries and say the suspect was caught about a year ago after months of crimes.
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Antonios Cateye
Aurelar
Honesay
Rosewood Avenue
Amily
Ine Tessing Numper
Ariginn
Cateye
Ellin
Phints
Seeing Eye Dog Hurt In Pit Bull Attack
Claes Myers a blind handler at the courthouse suffered injuries when a pit bull attacked her seeing eye dog Eva. The dog, a trained assistant from Seeing Eye, was aiding Meyers during a courthouse outing when the animal was struck in the back. Eva is recovering from shock and muscle injuries. Meyers hopes for a full recovery with Eva’s help restored.
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Syk
RB. Lyatinens
Plaxa
Meyers
Eva
Marriniawn
N.ad
Drug Addiction Claims Reach Hitler and Goering Anexed
Supreme Headquarters disclosed today that Hitler and Goering became drug addicts last year. Goering is reported to be given credit to prevent him from becoming a raving lunatic.
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Annex
Paris
INS
Supreme Headquarters
Hitler
Goering
BS ‘Ie
Hin Fen
Flying U Boat Plans Uncovered by British Navy Experts
British naval experts report that Nazi submarine plans for a flying U boat were found at a U boat plant in Travemunde near the Baltic. The dispatch to the London Evening Standard states the plans could enable a submarine to fly. This discovery follows reports of a gullible submarine design capability.
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London
Nazi Diang
Tandon
Travemunde
Okinawa Campaign Ends as Nimitz Reports Victory
U S forces claim the Okinawa campaign is concluded after six days of fierce fighting, with Admiral Nimitz announcing a path to Wart within 325 miles of Japan. Casualties on both sides run high, while MacArthur indicates command shifts as Bellwood takes over parts of the 10th Army.
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Guam
Okinawa
Nimitz Tovtey
Japan
Central
Western Pacific
U. S. Tenth Army
Islaind
Nimith
MacArthur
Tom Marttin
Bellwei
Tenth Army
Stilwell
Feld
6Th Army
Paesiis
10Th
Ninvile
Jott Chiefs of
Gun
Hoy
Géler
Harry Hariwann
Gates
Uso Front
Janan
Tokyo Scribes Hope For Population Cut After War
A Tokyo radio commentator argues Japan must reduce Tokyo’s population from about 3.1 million to below 2.5 million as part of postwar rebuilding. He envisions wooden housing, widespread land rents, and larger spacing between residences to prevent future destruction from air raids.
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Radio Tokyo
Japan
Iiddie
Tokyo
Boiki Square
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