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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1945

Page

4

Committee Heads Reject Need for Special Vet Care Probe

Washington March 8 three house committees on the army the navy and the veterans administration dismissed a call for a special investigation into veterans treatment. Representative Philbin urged an immediate inquiry into alleged intolerable conditions and irregularities in hospitalized veterans debate noted Hines conceded higher death rates in VA hospitals due to older service members, but Philbin pressed for a probe of current war veterans care and rights.

Washington House Army Navy Veterans’ Administration Philbin D.-Moss Hines Hrng Frank Sakath Phibin Rankin Veterans Committee Mey D.ky Vinson House Naval Committee

Indian youth placed on probation for draft violations

Albany Iroquois Indian of Detroit was placed on two years probation by Federal Judge Arthur F. Lederle after pleading violation of selective service regs. Albany argued he did not oppose fighting but did not want to be forced. The case touched on treaties and movement rights and the draft’s reach over present-day tribal members. The proceedings also noted upcoming committee actions on investigations into hospital conditions and veterans affairs.

Detroit March Joan Albany Arthur F. Lederle Lederle Albany Indian Territory

Escape Gap For 50,000 Nazis Cut

Allied forces shattered the German Seventh and 15th armies near Coblenz and the Wesel pocket as the Third Army widened its breakthrough. American troops crossed the Rhine corridor to the Rhine village ranks, freeing laborers and racing toward Bonn while Pots still faced heavy resistance at Poblens. Bonn’s siege continued as the Third Army, recalling World War I footprints, held its lines along the Rhine.

Coblenz Wesel Eisenhower Seventh Army Fourth Armored China 1Th Armored Kyl Mayen Bonn Coblene Poblens Rhine Third ‘Rmy U. S. Third Army

Two Bandits Rob Garage At Star Garage

Two armed men, one tall in cowboy attire and the other short and casual, held up Star garage at 213 North St Marys Street at 6:45 am. Night manager Hen Curry had moved money to a back room. a bandit pistol threatened him for the cash. Curry handed over $2 and a few coins, then described the suspects to police.

Star North St. Mary's Street Hen Curry Curry

Draft Bill Goes Into Senate in 447 to 42 Victory

In Washington on March 6 the house passed a landmark woman draft bill by 447 to 42 after three days of debate. The measure would require all nurses and potential recruits aged over 44 or under 20 to register, aiming to boost manpower for the army and navy. The Senate faced a choice between this largely compulsory plan and a voluntary manpower bill, with leaders predicting passage of the lighter option.

Washington Congress House Bey Senate Thomas Utah Milietary Affaire Committee Chandler D.ky

Stimson Seeks Law to Reduce Temporary Generals

Washington March 8 General reductions are urged by War Secretary Stimson in a letter to Speaker Reyburn requesting legislation for orderly downgrading of temporary generals. He proposes president power to reappoint temporary major generals or higher to lower general grades for the war duration and six months after. The plan aims to avoid shocking demotions and preserve officer prestige during redeployment after Germany's defeat. Senate confirmation would not be required.

Washington America Stimson Reyburn Germany European Pacific Senate

Defendant in Slaying Bails Out on Bond

Ellie Bains, 57, of 1445 East Crockett Street, posted bond under $1000 Thursday after being charged in the fatal slaying of Arthur Wutzar, 23, a used car salesman of 7100 Booth Flores Street. Justice of the Peace Frank Vaughan set the bond as the defendant waived an examining trial and signed his own bond. Wutzar died Tuesday from bullet head wounds after a Tuesday night argument near the Salas home. he died on arrival at Robert B. Green Hospital.

Eliie Bains East Crockett Street Arthur Wutzar Booth Fiores Street Justice of the Frank Vaughan Salas Huizar Robert B. Green Hospital

City Removes Two Butane Gas Tanks

Emil Haenig chief plumbing inspector announced Thursday that two butane gas tanks were removed in Brackenridge Park. One tank was found at the boat concession on Wednesday, and the other was hidden beneath a miniature train in use by children, which had been the subject of much discussion.

Toy Brackenridge Park Emil Haenig

Romanian Peasants Divide Land Across Nation

A Tass dispatch from Bucharest reports thousands of Romanian peasants divided over 32 large estates among themselves and sought government approval. Ten thousand peasants shared 128000 acres of Count Strudz Al Bintra Neamt while 38000 acres of woodland at Baga went to parcels and farm equipment was allotted.

Moscow Tass Bucharest Central Committee Land Front Strudz al Bintra

Bailey forecasts compulsory bid within four days

A chaotic scene underscores tense labor talks as Bailey predicts a forced bid within four days. Leaders demand decisive action while colleagues debate, aiming to resolve stalled committee proposals and address worker concerns after yesterday’s roll calls.

Bowee Bailey

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