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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1945

Page

4

Sailor Bride On Rush Honeymoon

A sailor and bride eloped amid a city rush hour, planning a Pacific vacation after a quick ceremony. The couple, identified with San Antonio and San Francisco links, sought a chapel near a department store amid a crowd, with assistance from AWVGE workers and church attendees.

Sailor San Antordo Sory Winnaw San Francisco Marriagd Cames O Mike Robbie Robertson Tody San Antonio Pacific Yhawk

Col Darby Killed in Action Across The Front

Col Darby was killed in action during the conflict. Reports note his service with the Amonean Ralutrs unit and acknowledge his demise while serving. Memorial details mention family and a connection to Toye Smtin, with local officials recognizing the loss in dispatches from Arlington.

Wort Smith Arky Winn O. Darby Nrgan Faty Amonean Ralutrs Jas Suelling Pereivis Mire Mes Povey Wo Darby Toye Smtin HolThenien Yar Tim Ehunyber

25S. A. Students in Oratory Contest

Misspelled fragments describe a city or school event where students from San Anishto and Austin compete in an oratory contest. Names like Ari Cebus and Herbert Gist appear amid garbled lines about judges and locations.

Wihinos Falas I Liu Austin Ari Cebus Jeter Herbert Gist

World War Veteran Dies

World War veteran Mn Seiwiiy passes away at 4p. in what appears to be a local service with Rabbi David Waywagiyy present. The notice mentions Agudas Achton and a modest funeral or memorial event.

Titi Boneragnies Boia Bamering Sang Laniis Donpernite Nya Bothers Alex Thonconte Beneaule Unena Cintets Tering Fioyban Puucayt Servines Agudas David

War Correspondent's Notebook Tells of 200 Nazis Surrender

In Germany near Penrode, a U.S. Army sergeant, Hubert Haine of Norfolk, Virginia, describes a tense encounter with a German officer and 200 troops. After deception and pressure, the officer surrenders the general and state, and the German column is forced to yield. The scene ends with the sergeant guiding the officer and his men toward capitulation as the unit moves back toward a prisoner enclosure.

Hal Boyle Nintie Intane Germany Baine Stel Willer Haine Maine Utoar Paterngly

Mechanical Chief Now Katy Manager

Parson s Kon Bay 2 0 F7 Harfire M. Warden of Parsons viced medianical officer of live Katy rail ford Seen nopninlord vice president nia general manager of the Noo by Roan Chalymat and President Matthey Sloan the appointment was ivndent Rtafe meng St Dallas Witden 9 years old succreds die late Prank W firage and das Sully chief the chanteal ndfline since 1927 Ite entered Katy service in 1918 as a maria at Walsit Springs lexis Warsien s new headquarters will be at Tallas Mis succassor as ehiel mechanizel officer has not been amnathedd

Parsons Kon Bay Harfire M Katy Ford Ting Nia Roan Chalymat Matthey & Sloan Hte Ivndent Rtafe Dallas Wis Witden W. Firage Das Sully Chanteal Ndfline Ite Walsit Springs Lexis Warsien Tallas Mis Ehiel

Rainey Says New Board No Better, Texas Governor Race Note

Rainey, president of the University of Texas, arrived in Wasington to speak on the regents, saying the new board is no better and that several issues remain unsettled. He criticized the university’s leadership, discussed relics reportedly being taken, and cited Rainey’s removal as a gubernatorial issue raised in New York. He met House Speaker Sam Rayburn and Ralph B. Hims tead, secretary of the American Association of University Professors.

Wasitington Jiemer T. Raley Universtty Rainey Texas Allics Sam Rayburn Ralphi B. Himstead Secstary American Association of University Haley New York

Funeral set for Mrs Bess Martin at Porter Savings

Mrs Bess Hocker Martin 47 died at a local hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 4 pm Sunday at Launday with Dr Flower A Bish of Central Christian Church and Dr Albert P Shirkey of Travis Park Methodist Church officiating. Mrs Martin, a native of San Alley region, made her home at the 8 Anthony hotel. Survivors include her husband Carlisle Bastin and sisters Mrs Wy of San Antonio, Mrs Holmes of El Paso, and Mrs Gertrude Humber of Los Angeles.

Tuneral Bess Hocker Martin Dines Tee Hold Launday Porter Saving Mites Flower A. Bish Central Christan Church Albert P. Shirkey Travis Pak Methodist Mis Marine San Alley Regian Ni 8 Anthony Hotel Hee Husband Garlisle Bastin Ms. Wy Yi Ian San Agtonio Mes PG Holmes el Paso Que Mis Gertrude Humber Los Angeles Caut

Truman Backs OPA In Policies

Washington May 31 The White House backs the OPA policies amid criticism from Republicans and Democrats about price controls. The administration plans to renew the price control web when expiring June 20, while Taft and others urge caution. The press notes mixed reactions to President Truman's praise of the OPA and Portugal the stake of ongoing price policy reviews.

Washington Truman Betty Republicane Taft B.chin OPA Sruman Chester Howles

May 2 1945 San Antonio Light political resignations

The San Antonio Light reports President Truman asking Bowles about resignation options amid concerns over policy and OPA. Truman praises Bowles for his work and pledges support, while critics warn against undermining confidence in war-time programs and government agencies.

Derailment Kills One Injures Forty in Central Train Crash

In Rochester North Carolina on May 27 a New York Central passenger train the Wolverine derailed after leaving Mor ty York Central's service area. One person died and about forty were injured as seven cars left the track. Emergency crews rushed to the scene as rescue operations continued through the night.

Rochester N. C Jeush York Central New York

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