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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1945

Page

6

La Guardia Signals Possible Return to Public Service

Chief executive of New York City says he is not running for mayor in 4214 year. He notes he hopes not to return to public service but asserts that veterans and experienced officials must lead if corruption occurs. The New York Daily News reports he offered to head a major air transport venture contingent on leaving public office. The article mentions a $850,000 salary and possibly $75,000 in others, with a warning about duties for experienced leaders.

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Army Posts Prepare VE Programs for Observance

Army posts across Houston and San Antonio prepared VE Day observances with official programs announced. News notes indicate changes to personnel restrictions and post procedures, while planners weighed measures involving training centers and local units amid the German surrender context.

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Pacific Fort Richardson Bus Magnate Ken O'Hara Emerges as Alaska's Leading Operator

In Alaska, Corporal Ken O'Hara built a vast bus empire from Columbus roots, growing to 26 buses with four more on order. He runs routes between Port Richardson, Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Palmer, charging 40 cents round trip, and aims to expand as Alaska's population grows postwar. O'Hara, dubbed the Modern Paul Bunyan, also plans a resort transformation and manages a staff car for the army transport line. His wife and family remain in the background as he pushes a bold, high-profile business path.

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Japs Quit Tunnels On Tarakan

Dispatch describes Japanese withdrawal from Tarakan airfield defenses after bomb disposal teams neutralized a tunnel complex. Allied troops reported heavy shelling and dug-in positions, with Japanese infantry and machine guns at pillboxes failing to halt advances. observers noted a likely withdrawal as forces reallocate to sustainment.

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Pilot and wife undecided after wartime mixup

Harold W. Gond, a 24 year old bomber pilot from Portsmouth, is officially declared alive after Burma action. His wife, who remarried, cannot decide whether to reunite or move on. Gond says he will try to contact her, while his wife insists she must see him first. The ordeal followed his plane exploding during a Burma mission on October 14, 1943.

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Tokyo Denies Peace Move in Midway Across Front

London reports quote Japan’s Foreign Minister Shigenori Tojo denying any peace overture and rejecting the German surrender proposals as a trap. The dispatch notes Tokyo’s stance against negotiating peace while the Tripartite Pact remains in force, with propaganda fears cited.

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USO Opens After Curfew With Carabet Canders Event

A new USO program titled Carabet Caners has begun at the USO on 120 East Quincy Street after a Servicemen's Council meeting. The group, formed by two officers from each local camp, plans full Nedzed savue style shows staged every Saturday night, signaling a wider departure from regular activities.

USO East Quincy Street

Local Talent Draws Army Crowds Each Week

Avowed ourcorers to afford service then place 0 take their avreet hearts any wives after one few mows in town. Proof of its popularity is ev atnced by the feat that well over ony member's of the armind forces attend each week. Talent is drawn from local sources and Varies at each performance. SthiT Set. duey Gottiley is per imanent mister in ceremonies, at capacity he held 1 civilian life. Pic, Russ Carlyle, Headliner vocalist ber.

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Amazing Pep For Men 40 60 or More

A vintage advert promises Casell calcium tablets restore energy and youthfulness for men and women age 40 and older. It claims the tablets, sold in 48 or 209 count bottles, can revive vim vitality and zest with regular use and are inexpensive to obtain through a druggist.

Local USO Program Adds Gabaret Gapera Track

Before entering the army he appeared each Saturday. Tables were set up and refreshments offered free of charge according to Wahy W Lel kowits, director, who said Gabaret Gapera would be a permanent addition to the regular USO program. Due to the large turnout, quick action was urged to allow coat use in light wind ads.

Wahy W. Lel~kowits

Extra Red Points Valid This Month Dont Miss Them

Fragmented OCR text mentions saving fuel and food scraps with garbled phrases. The readable parts urge action on red points and savings, but lack coherent events, dates, or clear entities to form a solid summary. The piece feels like an ad or promo with chaotic mistakes and no identifiable people or organizations.

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