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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1945

Page

2

Hitler Death Die Like a Symbol in Berlin Stand

Berlin rumors say Hitler would die fighting rather than surrender and inspire Germans as the Niebelungenlied anthem. He allegedly told Himmler and the Gestapo he would die on a greatest funeral pyre, resisting unconditional surrender as Red armies advance.

Hitler Karl NW. von Wiegand Anertorn Weltten Hearst Madrid Germany Hex Berlin Gestapo Ghief Himmler Nazi Fuehrer

Karl Renner Takes Office In Austria

A Tass dispatch from Vienna says the new Austrian provisional government led by Dr. Karl Renner took office yesterday. In Washington Acting Secretary Grow said the United States does not recognize the Renner provisional government. The issue is being considered with the Soviet government which noted Renner’s proposal to form a provisional government and indicated no intention to hinder it.

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Disunity Looms Before Conference Seething Debates Over Chairs

Reported at the War Memorial Opera House Molotov faced reporters detailing gains and losses for Russia in the forthcoming world conference. He won seats for White Russian and Ukrainian Soviets and fights for four presiding posts but lost ground on preserving commissions and chairmanships. The executive plan assigns chairs to nations other than the big four, with tensions over Yugoslavia and other powers. A special night session was convened to address leadership and territorial governance under international supervision of disputed areas.

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Patton and Patch in New Drives on Munich Front

Reports describe Allied advances toward Munich as General Patch’s forces push from the south and Seventh Army nears the city. German defenses stiffen with pockets near Friedrichshafen and the Alpine front, while Russian and British actions shape a broader push toward Berlin and the Baltic. Munich, a key air and industrial hub, faces occupation considerations as allied offensives tighten.

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Ex Private Again Under Pres Truman

Ex private McKim named chief administrative assistant to President Truman. He recalls the Argonne night of 1918 when Captain Truman led a gun column, borrowed horses, and pushed a stalled wagon to move guns. McKim, 41, Omaha insurance executive, will coordinate five other assistants including Currie and Niles. He and Truman met during postwar days at Rockhurst and Fort Riley.

Washington Maly Gannoneer Fd McKim Dick Pry Harry Truman Omaha Inshrainee Cime Kim Argonne 129Th Field Artillery 25Th Division McHinnt Melt Jack Bry Joln Anary Mr Klin Truman McKim Wil William H. McReynolds Lauchlin Currie David H. Niles James M. Barnes Jonathan W. Daniels Melslm Rockhurst College Kansas City Mr. Truman Fort Riley Kan

Men of 36th Take Horthy emir

Admiral Miklós Horthy former regent of Hungary and family held in protective custody by 46th division near Waldbichl castle south of the Ammersee. Several German field marshals including Wilhelm Böttcher and Walther Röhrer were captured by Seventh Army troops. Details place Horthy in Waldbichl and list other captives with roles across Poland, France, and Russia.

U. S Knth Army Nigael Horthy Hungary 46Th Division Waldbichl Castle Welleheim Amer See Riler Wilhelm Bist Wilhelm Rttterhoon Seventh Army List Shallen Tenth Armored Division Parlenkirchen Stalingrad Gardesing Fussen Hitler Germany Frederick von Boelleher Mattner Hecht Pappé Seheurlen Lester Nichols Louisville 16Th Armored Division Warren Moss Geneva William Rickles Victoria Texas Partenzircher Nicholas Maier Earter Neipher Poland France Greece Russia

Three Men Sentenced in Burglary and Theft Case

In Criminal District Court on Tuesday three men pleaded guilty to burglary and theft. Wil Green of 304 Ord Street received five years for burglarizing Beatrice Dorn at 1024 Austin Street on December 21. Edward Layman, no address listed, got three years for stealing a sapphire and diamond ring from Warren Holden at 1305 Primera Drive on April 2. Victor Mireles of 205 Perez Street was sentenced to four years for burglarizing C. B. Morrow’s business at 12k College Street with intent to commit theft.

Betcces Mit Criminal District Court Wil Green Lister Ord Street Beatrice Dorn Austin Street Dneeh Edward Layman T Warren Holden Primera Drive Victor Mireles Perez C. B. Morrow College Street

Doughboys Round Up German Troops in Baltic Town Skirmish

Sgt Frank Makowaki of St Cloud Minnesota led 11 doughboys who rounded up twice their number of Nazi colonels and several hundred German troops. The enemy had barricaded buildings when partisans seized the town four days earlier and refused Allied demands.

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Liberated Yank Camp Story From Moosburg Front Line

Report details 50 000 American POWs freed at Moosburg after a four month buildup. Describes harsh conditions in the before liberation camp known as the snaky pit, a forced march, and Red Cross aid. Mentions Patton aide Mal W V Stiller and war correspondent Edward W. Henttit, plus Lt James W. Lann's ultimatum and the massacre of SS guards amid the escape.

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