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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1945

Page

2

Nazis Flee Before Patton in Drive Toward Rhine

Allied forces push toward the Rhine as German resistance collapses. Patton's Third and Hodges' First Armies advance from Cologne toward Bonn and Koblenz, taking key towns as Berlin’s forces retreat. Notable actions include the capture of General Rothkirk's forces at Bastogne and continued air and ground pressure across western Germany.

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Vital Message Promises Youth With CASELLA Tablets

An advertisement urges Kien to regain youth using CASELLA stimulating tablets. It claims the drug restores vitality, nerves, and pleasure of living for men, promising results within 940 or more doses. It lists ingredients like Gelaty aced and Thiamin Chloride and instructs readers to ask a druggist for the product.

Funds Sought For San Antonio Airport Expansion

City officials seek 1.0 to 1.5 million dollars to augment the municipal airport and to match forthcoming federal grants. Mayor Mayormann said San Antonio plans to hold a land election once funding is clarified. The federal program would cover about 30 percent of postwar airport projects, with a committee to review proposals.

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IS A Housing Permits Issued for San Antonio Homes

Eight housing permits authorized by City Building Inspector Gart Wideman for San Antonio projects. New owners and sites include Gres Nation at 207 West Neff Street, W. V. Stott at 12 Club Drive, Mike Vitlaroal at 263 Notte Glass Avenue, BR. Coward at 170d North Lee Way, Berle Wilto at 2H Norby Octavin Place, Mrs. Francis Murray at 437 North Gladstone, Guy Jordan at 142 South Mckinney Avenue, and others with varied costs totaling the batch.

Police Deny Veteran Hurt in Arrest

Veteran Novak was brought to the police station where Hopkins stated the man had no injuries and was not hurt. He was drunk and struggled, requiring bodily carry between offices, with officers lifting him by the arm. Authorities defended the restraint as not excessive.

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Gas Coupon Thefts Increase in San Antonio

A wartime report from San Antonio notes rising gas coupon thefts tied to station robberies and organized gangs. Officers caution operators to keep coupons only while open for business and explain counterfeiting pressures as rationing persists. Private Novak admits fault in a separate incident, while military police emphasize restraint and nonlethal methods. Louis Pasteur’s food spoilage insights trace to early wine processing methods and 1857 discoveries.

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Acquittal in Court Martial Shifts Death Cause Debate

A colonel acquitted in a court martial centered on whether death resulted from bullets or provocation amid emotional strain. The defense rested on testimonies about the victim’s body state, while the prosecution failed to gain a two thirds verdict. Deliberations reportedly hinged on reasonable doubt about the death cause and the provocation level, defining voluntary manslaughter under heat of passion.

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So Side Asks S A To Pay Off Bonds

Delegation from South San Antonio urged Mayor Malerini and City Attorney Cotby to assume $49,500 in water bonds for Water District No. 1. They argued the city should take responsibility for all or a major portion of bonds tied to an annexed area of about 400 homes bounded by local roads and streets.

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Kicking Movie Usher Costs $25

A court hearing in Taw We County Court at Taw We heard testimony about an usher at the Paleo theater who allegedly asked a patron to remove his seat and then kicked the man on the ground. The case involves Aleklyg Al- Tred Ferakow and cites a $25 incident linked to Tony Thue.

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War Chest to Elect IOI Of Harncuns Tor the comi Scar

War Chest will elect IOI officers at a March 13 meeting in the west wing of the auditorium. Nomination committee chair Nat Gola Smith will read the committee report. Members include Alex R Times Rev Floyd A Bush Henry Gucetin and SE Methless. A Tuesday meeting discussed allocating 1200 dollars for athletic aid and supplies for a service center.

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Friedrich Studies Dallas Aquarium for San Antonio Zoo

President of the San Antonio Zoological Society returns from Dallas where he viewed the aquarium model for a proposed 100000 dollar San Antonio project. The zoo has received nine female jaguars from Cat Towns at a cost of 1000 dollars and sent a 167.03 dollar check to Camp Wislanes Heary Hetn for the city's unit of big receipts at Brackenridge zoo for February.

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Red Cross Appeal Urges Local War Relief Gifts

A wartime appeal questions if the Red Cross will continue to aid servicemen families and wounded veterans. It emphasizes support through voluntary contributions, noting that 1945 will bring more veterans home and greater need for Red Cross services from Americal Tor to the Red Cross.

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