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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1945

Page

3

County Fails to Act on Howard Collection Deal

Gen Rupertus dies at Capital at 45 while visiting family in Washington. Maj. Gen. Walliam H Rupertus, commander of the 11th Marine Corps, suffered a heart attack. He led Marines in the Solomon Islands and in Cape Gloucester campaigns earning the Distinguished Service Medal. He is survived by his widow Alice James Hill Rupertus, their son Patrick, and his five year old son.

Washington Walliam H. Rupertus U, Corps Seheils Quanthe Weel RC. Kimaerith Marine Barracks Navy Yayil Feleliw Palaw Aslands Alice James Hil Patrick Hil Ruperts Riupertus Marine Corps Brigidior Solomon Islands Tilagi

Burma Army advances as British armor drives northward

British 76th Division armored units push north into central Burma with reports of heavy Japanese casualties and a daily toll exceeding 300 enemy deaths. Since January Allied forces tally over 16,000 Japanese dead as Chinese troops move from Hsipaw toward the Enuung road, while a Meikhly region counterattack falters.

Calcutta Burilly Kumo Meikhly Une Adt Whit Fen Hsipaw Ne Larils Haipaw Enuung Road Norhwest Moerstily Vaart inn-Myinnyam

Lone Woman Captures Escapee Near Grleans

In NuW GRLEANS March 26 a lone woman aided by Pat agents captured a German prisoner who had escaped from a gang. The woman reportedly offered water and then threatened him with a revolver while she alerted parish officers. Neighbors questioned the stop at a local home before authorities arrived to take custody.

PAT Gangt Rasta Doh Ruyell Parish Ube Mure Log Harn Neyselh Yetal Carina

Uhr Objects To Hospital Salary Hike In County Row

County commissioners clash over a contract with bond broker H. Howard to collect state funds for Bexar County. Judge Anderson says the agreement must be redone if three commissioners push ahead without reading it, due to a 10 percent contingency clause. Insurance items approved include a 60,000 Nobility policy and 23.00 property damage policy for courthouse elevators. Other actions cover salaries for hospital staff and voting machines for local precincts.

An H. Howard Bexar County Wlrm Charles W. Andersson Howard Sam Anderson Bob Uhr Rudy Stippenhack Sam C. Beneett Madge Anderson Mises Anderson

TPA Group To Meet in S A Texas Division

National secretary of the Kyaveiers Protective Association and other officials will travel to San Antonio on Wednesday to meet with local members. The session aims to discuss legal matters and assist members, with a May Texas division gathering planned.

G. Moe Lalit Kyaveiers Protective Association H. Whittle Pore Wallis Fens A.W. Bourke Dallys Esceetasy San Antonio Logs Menyaels St. Antimis Hake Offtedtis

Payment Deferred OMATA, Nel, March 26 item note

Fragmented OCR text reports a note about a payment deferment at a department store. It mentions the date March 26 and references a letter, bills, and an unclosed rash tied to a playsuit. The legible portion is incomplete, yielding only vague transactional cues.

Omata Nel Ny A NMBA Depiltmen Eeewlvay Ube

Moray County issues car license notices before Easter deadline

A garbled local notice states the Moray County Assessor-Collector issued vehicle registrations on a Saturday ahead of an April deadline. The office aims to process renewals and mentions a 20 percent penalty for late payments. The text references Easter Sunday timing and a county official, but details are fragmented.

Armigreds Moray Dickison

Airmen Decorated in Posthumous and Family Honors Ceremony

Three airmen were decorated with valor awards in a ceremony attended by wives and a widow. Charles Joys, a veteran, was posthumously honored for actions over the Hol landia New Guinea area in 1943. Vernon M. Mare received the Medal of Honor for bravery during a mission from Albuquerque to Clark Field. Mrs Gloria Uple Atarrland accepted the medals on behalf of a Brackenridge High School graduate. Another recipient, 2nd Lt. Willing Porter, was recognized with the Silver Star for service as a Believ tavivaley. The event also noted family members and local ties to the West Goshes and Toledo Street residents.

Bortegioor Hoten Esip Mukerdew Prrtielsslicu Clark Ele Shead Lievb Vernon M. Maréigr Orisang Hollandia New Guinea Pobrtingy Aly

F D R Urges More Care of Autos

President Roosevelt urged restraint and cooperation to avert a collapse in auto purchases and to stabilize the motor vehicle industry. He called on national and state groups, about 1000 organizations, to support orderly financing and fair handling of supply and demand amid economic tensions.

Sniveton Mich Teosevel Describyt Ag Mtvuly Vabiol Appusinabely Ougnilantinus Manny Tensnaetitinn

Patrols Clash On Italy Front

On the Italian front near the Holonta area west of Rome, American and Allied troops clashed with German forces in multiple engagements. A patrol ambush was repelled with enemy losses. the first all Jewish brigade, led by Brig. Gen. Frank Benjamin, patrolled farther east and is described as newly formed with members from diverse origins.

Rome Moro Gemab Italy Holonta Moe Frank Benjamin

Gromyko Named Head Soviet Delegation to UN Meet

Reports state Andrei Gromyko will head the Soviet delegation to the San Francisco world security conference. Washington reaction is one of surprise and disappointment as many hoped Moscow would send a higher ranking figure such as Molotov. The US delegation will be led by Stettinius with other major posts filled by Earn, Bicault, and others. The Chinese delegation at Chungking is noted as including Tung Pi-Wu and Wu Yi-Fung among several named delegates, with Soong to head the delegation. The report hints at questions over Communist representation and the broader makeup of the talks.

Washington Mareh Andrei Gromyko Yee United Nations San Francisco Gromyka Whiehington Stetliniuis Judhee Moscow Foretza V. M. Molotov United States Stettinius Anthony Earn Perel Bicault Gromyko Crungking Chinee Tung Pi-Wu Wee Tung Chungking Miss Wu Yi-Fung Neinling College LF Twinn Chita Faraon Chang Chinuit National Socialists Avi Parcig T. ¥. Soong Chung Hui Wang Chihas Suprame National Defense Council Wellington Koo Aritwitz Wei Tao-Ming Ta Hushih Tubin Takangpao Alfred Szelimravey Ale Nascador Unite States

Engineer Dies From Lack of Oxygen in Flight Incident

Fragmentary report describes an engineer perishing due to oxygen starvation before the aircraft could reach a safer altitude. Names and details are garbled. readable terms include Manchester, Harun, and a link Bast reference, with the oxygen system cited as the cause.

James Manchester Harun Geriiny Keochen Eauieer

Georgetown Man Missing in Action in World War II

Georgetown resident Private Shaw of Galveston and Georgetown area served with General Patton's Third Army. Reported missing in action in May near Geoholmes during March 96. He had one year of service and was part of a company in the Remy unit. Notify local welfare department.

Gough GhAes C. Baw Qn Mes Claviey Shaw Galveston Georgetown Fie Wal Depareett General Patton Tira Remy

Berlin Drive Through Run of Fire Near Rhine Front

A World War II dispatch details a long motor advance toward Berlin with German resistance near the Rhine. The article describes armored columns, artillery, and air activity, noting Allied progress, enemy positions, and the capture of strategic routes as Allied forces push toward the German capital.

U S to Send 1000 Box Cars to Mexico

A garbled dispatch reports plans for sending 1000 box cars to Mexico. The text references National Railways of Mexico and mentions trains, aviation, and construction notes, but the details are unclear and partially illegible.

U.S Mexico

Jap Warning Becomes Trap Ambush At Army Post

Fragmentary OCR describes a patrol near Livon where a misread warning sign leads to an ambush. Soldiers and command staff redirect arrows and the unit advances into a trap, triggering an alarm about enemy activity and failed reconnaissance.

Three Die and Two Hurt in Chicago Gunplay

Chicago police report three men died and two relatives were wounded in a fatal gunplay at a brother’s home. Richard Siskengs, 31, was killed. his sister-in-law and a nephew were critically injured. Coroner identified victims Stakenas and Staken. No motive assigned as investigators probe the shooting.

Chicago Mareh VPI Richard Siskengs Fils Kio A. L. Brodie Stakenas Ak Hieward Jonh Staken Richard John Tayured Anna Staten Jean

Chiang Visits General Chennault in Yunnan Province

Chiang Kai-shek visits General Chennault in Yunnan as he expresses thanks to Ma and the U.S. group for their support and hopes to sustain efforts to deal a data with the wartime alliance.

Ghungking Maren Chiang Tai-Shei Yunnan Sat Giai'é L Chennault

Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis Ad Teaser Card

Ad copy urges quick treatment for bronchitis and coughs using Creomulsion. Claims the product goes to the seat of trouble to loosen phlegm and soothe inflamed membranes. Promises rapid relief, better sleep, and money back if not satisfied.

Creamulstor Jansen Arid

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