By-Passed Jap Islands May Be Yank Training Ground
American veterans from Europe may gain Pacific combat experience by cleaning out by passed Japanese islands. The plan, reported by International Laws Set, would use 960000 Japanese cut off from Tokyo to give troops in the Far East an amphibious training taste. Proposals note two aims: train units for Pacific operations and reduce enemy concentrations in American controlled areas. Some officers doubt troop delays and casualties may offset training gains.
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Washington
INS
Jamerican
Europe
Tokyo
rSome
Uny Ocean
Naurb Islands
Navy
Pacific
Doan's Pills Offer Kidney Related Backache Relief
Many sufferers report relief from nagging backaches after using Doan's Pills. The ad claims kidney misfunction causes pain and urges readers to use Doan's to restore comfort, promising long standing relief and improved sleep.
Thief Robs Dying Mother's Body in Street Tragedy
Chicago police hunt a thief who robbed Catherine Byrom 58 as she lay dying after a street auto crash. Her purse with papers was stolen, delaying identification for 12 hours. Husband James Byrom identified her late last night. he says a diamond wristwatch was taken. The driver claimed poor visibility from rain when the crash occurred and returned after notifying police.
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Chricago
James
Catherine Byrom
The
Atte
World Signs Peace Plan At Assembly
A world peace plan envisions Big Five veto control via the United States Russia Britain China and France with an assembly backed by 13 nations. A social and economic council, trusteeship overseers, and military committees would supervise mandates, defend rights, and enable collective self-defense if the council fails to protect a nation. The Pan American system allows allied war in case of aggression. Vatican audience noted on April 26.
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United States
Russia
Betaln
China
France
Alls
Social and Economic Council
Te Assembly
Cluty
Security Council
Marshall
U. S. Army
Frosto Star Troan
Quarnker
New League
Merlon
London
Ement
Lonfon
Warsaw
Moscow
Britain
Veterans Arrive At Brooke Convalescent Hospital
A group of 18 veterans recently returned to Brooke Convalescent Hospital includes seven liberated POWs from Germany. The list mentions many names and addresses, noting relatives and affiliations, along with two San Antonians returning from Europe now at McClaskey General Hospital.
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Brooke
Elguteen Senansonians
Brooke Convalescent Hospital
Germany
Plo
Pernamiio
G. Lerma
Evange- Ine Lerma
Morales Street
Paul A. Disney
Paul
Disney
Weat Kings Highway
Louis M. Trevino
Irene Trevino
East Lambert
Valdez
Petra FP
Valdes
Travis Street
Pic
Raymond V. Gomez
Manuel Gomes
South Smith
Osm de Los Santos
Octa
Via de Los Santos
West Com
Merce Street
Frank Smith dx
Frank Smith
Bates Boulevard
Jesus Martinez
Lorraine Avenue
Maliss Gomez
Chihuahuas Street
George
S. Garza
Nua
Moz
Ofelia Garza
Prasch Street
Case March
Hate Mar March
Grandview Place
Limory J. Williams
Vine Street
Cart
Edward A. Carrigo
Gloria
Val Carrrigo
Ripley Avenue
Atanacio del Rito
Angelita del Rit
North Plores Street
Robert H. Baums
Martin Baum
Dewey Place
Andres O. Feamirez
Peats Street
Europe
McClaskey General Hospital
Ira Miears
Mary Lee Miears
Cadwallatter Street
Spt
Louis Stevens
Daisy [Steveta
Virginia Boulevard
Roosting Man Tries To Evade Cobb County Police
Marietta Georgia police report numerous sightings of a roosting man in river bottom trees along the Chattohoochee River. He perches high, drops down to flee when approached, and is described as extremely fast. One witness says he can outrun any human, leading Chief Ward to consider him a possible fugitive.
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Marietta
Suns
VFI
Turkey
Coby
Ward
Most Liberated Yanks Return From German Prisons
Paris June 26 The provost marshal's office announced that all former American POWs in Germany except those still in hospitals have been returned to the United States theater. The total recovered prisoners sent home reaches 83,600 with about 1 490 remaining in hospitals.
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Supreme
Cereal Grain Sales May Double in San Antonio Area
Liberty Mill manager J. W. McVay told the Traffic Club luncheon at the Gunter hotel that cereal grain sales could double after the war if a proper market center is provided. He cited strong demand for cord, cash and sorghum grains and noted vast business possibilities. A separate report noted six packages of clarets and $1.6 were stolen from a vehicle on West Houston Street.
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San Antonio
J. W. Mcvay
Liberty Mill
Traffic Club
Gunter Hotel
Antonio Grneled
West Houston
Tax Vote Open To Property Owners
In Bexar county a joint city county election July 25 will decide tax rate increases for Robert B. Green hospital and tuberculosis control. Property owners may vote after presenting proof of ownership. former nonrendering taxpayers may still vote. City and county propositions seek higher rates to fund hospital operations and tuberculosis control programs.
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Bexar County
T. Y. Ridgeway
Ridgeway
Tommy Cobbs Jr
Robert B. Green
Accountants Hold Convention in Texas City
The Texts Association of Public Accountants held its first annual convention at the Gunter hotel Tuesday to alert state and district officers and ratify a constitution. More than 10 accountants attended. Principal speakers included Robert J. BotLeon, president of the American Tax Association, George L. DaConte, Oklahoma City, president of the Oklahoma Association of Public Accountants, and Brunk L. Leo of Dallas. Fort Worth Fort Worth, June 26. Fort Worth Amy Field hosted an exhibition game where Enid Oklahoma defeated Fort Worth 12 to 2 after 14 hits.
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Texts Association of Public Accountants
Otis
Gunter Hotel
Robert JA. Botleau
Kelamasog
Mich
American Tax Association
Giorge L. da Conte
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Association of Public Accountants
Brunk
Enid
Fort Wort
Fort Worth
Okla
Pete Air Field
Amy Air Field
Geechoslovakia
Rodolf Bersav
Milnnoyice
Féridinand Kinsky
Horaxdovice
Beran
Agrarian Party
Munich
Natives Stage Private War Across Shangri La Crash
A military transport and sightseeing flight crashed into a Shangri La mountainside on May 15, killing most aboard. Only 23 aboard survived, including Margaret Hastings Obwega from Natives, Lt. John B. McCollum from Trenton Missouri, and Sgt. Kenneth Decker of Kelso Washington, with 12 parachute rescuers aiding. Survivors await extraction as rescue efforts continue.
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Praga
Margaret Hastings
Obwega
John B. McCollum
Trenton
Kenneth Decker
Kelso
Wash
Shangri-La
Miss Hastings
Astrologer in British Army Used Against Hitler
The Herald claims British authorities studied Hitler’s horoscopes to predict his offensives while a London Daily Sketch radio broadcast asserted Hitler is alive, claiming he flies with loyal followers beyond enemy reach.
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Hitler
Sketeh
500 B-29s strike Jap Mar Plants in Death Valley
Allied air forces report heavy U S Fifth Air Force activity over the Cagayan Valley and central China. In Death Valley the DRD division found thousands of Japanese dead and wrecked supply dumps as a six mile advance neared Tuguegarao. In China Liuchow area operations continued with three way advances and heavy casualties. Tokyo claimed minor landings near Balikpapan while enemy naval activity offshore. Allied broadcasters discussed invasion plans near the Japanese homeland.
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Death Valley
Fifth Air Force
Drd
Cagayan Valley
Ith
Tuguesalao
China
Chungking
Liuchow
U. S
Chitin
eHart
Shagahal
Canton
Tokyo
Balikpapsnaki
Suzuki
Amami
Kikaiga Islands
Ryukyus
Japan
Iryppon
Barlies
Borneo
Fleet Air Wing 1
Nipsuieife
Okinawa
McKenzie Sanity Hearing Bid For Pardon Proceedings
Criminal District Judge W. W. McGrorn set a sanity hearing for Pete McKenzie, who killed Detective Sam Street in 1097, with plans to bring him to San Antonio for examinations by Dr. T. Ny Goodson and Dr. W. J. Johnson. His attorney E. B. Simmons seeks to prove sanity for potential pardon after death sentence and confinement at an asylum.
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Ouench
Pete McKenzie
Sam Street
Criminal District
W. W. McGrorn
L. J. “Huck” Gittinger
Fist
Sistant
San Antonio
T. Ny Goodson
W. J. Jonnson
E. B. Simmons
Meckstenale
Mickenzie
Urs
Femprix Sane
Retired Officer Dies Rosary Mass Set
First Lieut. car Smith, 68, a retired officer and brother-in-law of M. Garriga bishop, died at the White Plaza hotel. Rosary at Angelua chapel Wednesday 7 30 p m. Funeral Thursday at 9 a m followed by a Mass at 9 30 a m at St. Cecilas church. Interment in San Fernando cemetery. Survived by widow Elizabeth Garriga Smith, brother-in-law Frank S Garriga, and sisters-in-law Mrs Delos Finen and Mrs J T Moore.
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Smith
Sitay
M. &. Gartign
Laredo
White Plaza Hotel
Angelua Chapel
St. Cecilias Church
Garriga
San Fernando Cemetery
Mia
Elizabeth Garriga
Frank 5. Garriga
Delos Finen
J.T- Moore
Galveston
Archers to Use City Property for Range Near Devine Road
Archers will use city owned land at Devine Road and Argo Alert Form Range for a new practice site. Commission member Henry Hein announced Tuesday that the bowmen had been using sites outside the city prior to this approval.
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Vie San Antoni Archery Club
Devine Road
Argo Alret
Henry Hein
Bownen
Eden to Broadcast Despite Ailment
London radio announced Foreign Secretary Eden will participate in a series of political broadcasts tomorrow night despite a stomach ailment that led to rest several weeks ago.
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Eden
London
INS
European Roundup on Quick Approval of Mass War-Criminal Trials
London opened a multinational conference with Britain the United States Russia and France seeking rapid approval for a collective trial of Germany’s major war criminals before a military tribunal. A communique said an agreement was reached on urgency, with potential witness access and a focus on proving Nazi plans of world conquest.
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London
United States
Germany
Britain
Rusias
France
Poland
Russia
Aegean Aide Aims at Macedonia Uprising Tensions
Reports describe Greek Yugoslav tensions over Macedonia, a Trieste strike, and unrest in Apulia as Allied plans to withdraw forces from Italy spark concern. Italian police clamp down on black market, 43 detained, 13 jailed before mobs freed prisoners and Allied tanks intervened amid widespread disorder.
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Trieste
Apulis
Italy
Jtzcent
Sapserken
Apulia
Formosa Bags 300 More POWs
A Formosan prisoner of war, who surrendered with 78 countrymen, organized a large capture of POWs in one week. He lured others by offering to defect, assisting officers of the First Cavalry division. The pool included 130 Formosans and 14 Japanese, many naval personnel.
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Mamba
Dune
Forsmosan
Jenfiels
Vines
St. Joseph Aspirin Marketing Pitches 10 Cents
An advertisement touts St. Joseph Aspirin as the world’s largest seller. It promotes 100 tablets for 35 cents and urges buyers to insist on the brand. The copy uses bold phrases like none faster and nonebatter.
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St. Joseph
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