Nazi Occupation of France Terror Reign Study Shows
Allied study compiled from 13 volumes documents German crimes across France during occupation. Report describes mass executions, torture, hostage killings, massacres, and intentional terror as state policy with evidence from interviews, photographs, and village visits.
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Supreme Ieadquarters
Paris
Supreme Headquarters
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Publishert Sagr
United States
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Britany
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DeGaulle Kin Describes Nazi Brutalities at Ravensbruck
Paris May 2 IN S Chenevieve de Gaulle niece of Charles de Gaulle told Geneva correspondents how German guards at Ravensbruck camp beat and tortured inmates then forced them to work. She recounted surgeons performing procedures and a woman having marrow extracted five times in one week, shocking witnesses.
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Chenevieve de Gautle
Nice
Charles de Gaulle
Ravensbrick
Geneva
France Sains
Mira de Gaulle
Last Rites Planned For Mrs Darley
Services for Mrs. ann George Darley eight year old, who died Tuesday at her home on Avenue 3106 will be held Friday at 10 am in Porter Loving chapel with Rev. Thomas H. Wilent officiating. The Texan mentions Mrs. Darvelinet resided here for four years and was manager of a shop. She was past president of the M. E. Mothers’ chair. Besides her husband William L. Darley of San Antonio, she is survived by a son William Ganring.
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Ann George Darley
Avenue
Porter Loving Orchapel
Thomas H. Wilent
Parking Lot Regulation Urged by Jury Report
The jury urged stricter parking lot regulations after noting many thefts in downtown lots. The statement by Foreman Gus Menger cites juvenile and near juvenile offenders and requests authorities to ensure proper property protection. Judge McCrory’s courtroom case and indictments totaling 26 were noted alongside commendations to city detectives and staff.
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Ihr
Rexhy County Prand
Poreman Gus Menger
W W. McCrory
Tudge
McCrory
Inter
Browns Sill
Esuneil
Richard D
Dleo
Robert B. Grenn
McGrary
Duis Jelaey
Rmurdar
Vnett
Meraot
Family ties join names across cities in a baffling note
A garbled 19th century style fragment lists numerous individuals including Mire and Miss Aliee M. George of San Antonio and Roger G. Darley of Cleveland alongside places like New Gulf and San Antonio. The text mixes names such as Oscar E. George and Doroth Dar ley with unclear relations, ending with an incoherent line about an infant and a park.
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Cleveland
Onin
Mire
Michel Briley
Sin Antonio
Oscar E. George
Vitoria
Taumar George
Alles
Aliee M. George
San Antonio
Mas
Rein A. Broughton
New Gulf
Dorothy Darley
Roger G. Darley
Ohi
Inatial Park
Jackson to Hunt Out War Crimes
Jackson and Supreme Court nominee Robert H. Jackson launch a push to bring Hitler and Mussolini era war criminals to justice. President Truman cited Moscow declarations urging trials for those who acted without a fixed geography, while noting many defendants remain to be brought to book. Jackson plans an international military tribunal to address the second category of major war criminals and their agents.
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Jackson
San Antonio Group Keeps V E Day Plans
The San Antonio Manufacturers' Association board on Wednesday adopted a resolution urging Southwest Texas to maintain victory celebrations on V E Day until final victory over Japan.
Island oil deposits in Borneo cited as crucial war asset
A controversial report from Washington asserts Bornea as the world’s richest oil island, with vast reserves and strategic value for Allied operations. It highlights Brunei Bay as a key anchor, Balikpapan refinery, and major fields like Tarakan Miri and Selerin, noting potential airfields and ship fuel supplies pivotal to postwar gains.
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Merpattian
South China Sea
Brunel Bay
Brunei Bas
Borneo
Sumaga
Sumatra
Chieten
Balke
Papen
Jang
Sana Ching
Sland
Maidrssellon
Tarfin
Balikpapen
Tarakan
Hamburg Surrenders To British
Allied progress drives German surrender hopes as Hamburg falls to British forces. In the north German troops capitulate in wholesale fashion while southern fronts see the Third Army pressing toward Bohemia and Prague. Across the map, Patton’s divisions reach near Pilsen, Moscow’s focus tightens on Berlin’s collapse, and morale sinks as Hitler’s death ripples through German ranks.
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Balkans
Third Army
In River
Hreutant
Hitler
Patton
Texas
Oklahoma
Czechoslovakia
Pastrekoy
Pilsen
Skoda
Italy
Eisenhower
Marerial Kesselring
Berlin
Moscow
Hans Fritsche
Pateh
Seventh
Inst
Innebrick
Imst
Fast
Munich
Seventh Arms
LOS Cavalry
W Qern Holland
25Th Army
Stary Ing Dulels
Rail Injuries Fatal to Aged Man
James J. Kennedy, 72, of 219 South Flores, was found under a freight car on the Kalite spur near West Marlin and Irorales streets. He had a crushed foot and broken legs, and officials said he died from shock earlier that morning. Deputies Galloway and Villareal led the investigation and J. W. Sage conducted the inquest. Identification was made by Jack W. Collins, with whom he lived.
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James J. Kennedy
Flores Street
Kalite
West Marlin
Irorales
Vuoa. m
Sheriff's Office
Johnny Galloway
Arthur Villareaxt
Justine
J. W. Sage
Jack W. Collins
Tarakan Aussies Ot to Good Start
Invading Australians push onto Tarakan after landing, with Royal Australian engineer demolition teams clearing underwater barriers. By noon they advance along the road toward Tarakan town, securing objectives near the air station and oil tank farm as scattered fighting persists. Prisoners of war arrive in the compound while no enemy air presence is reported. Allied forces anticipate establishing a new air base to support further operations.
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Tarakan
Horace
Netton
Southwest Pacific
Yarakan
Sud
Royal Australian Engineer
Roagtal
Teading
Tarakan Alyneld
Tritech Naval Air Station
Maddam Fond
Myst
Igi
City
Aky
Freeing of Norse Danes Expected Soon
A responsible diplomat said developments clearing up the situation with German garrisons in Denmark and Norway might occur today as the conflict lips toward dissolution. Reports from Copenhagen cite German withdrawals near Halden and German troops packing buses and trucks out of town.
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Denmark
Nereny
Puli
Ad Jop
Berlin
Copenhagen
Aftonbladet
Halden
Oslo
Free
Wehrmacht
Crampton Outlines San Antonio Chamber Plans
J Crampton, newly introduced as vice president and GM of the San Antonio Chamber, outlined the chamber's role in the city's growth at a special dinner. He urged aggressive use of local advantages and opportunities to drive development as reconversion challenges loom with European victory partials affecting business and industry.
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Crampton
OG. J. Crampton
San Aneonio
Postwar travel and agricultural promises from San Antonio chamber
The chamber manager spoke on postwar travel relief and renewed American sightseeing as hostilities end. He noted San Antonio's potential to attract thousands and highlighted agricultural projects such as baby beef cattle and broad bred turkeys. Crempton urged consistent public support for the chamber’s program and activities.
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San Antonio
America
Crampton
San Antonio Sen
Cremptor
Chamber of Commerce
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