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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1945
Page
2
General Arnold notes Pacific fighting differs from Europe as tanks may be less effective against Japanese terrain and underground infrastructure. He asserts doughboys will rely on air power and mobility, with emphasis on eradicating Japanese forces and their fortified positions.
A note on a first application of an itching treatment mentions it may relieve conditions like eczema, scabies, and dermatitis with a money back guarantee if results are not satisfactory. The text references Blue Star Ointment and refunds if the claim fails to provide relief.
The article weighs possible outcomes of future warfare in China, noting mobile anti-tank measures and infantry roles over tanks. It questions postwar assignments for Eisenhower and Bradlee and contemplates a Pacific leadership trio including Stilwell, MacArthur, and Mimicz with potential European generals like Montgomery finding roles in land operations.
Guam May 9. Lieut General Barney Gilles, Pacific Air Forces commander, forecast Japan would face continued heavy bombing surpassing Germany. He said all-out Pacific air war is on and crews from Europe will join the Pacific buildup, with new planes like the B-39 and jet P-80 to be used. An invasion of Japan was not expected soon, as softening up is needed. Jon Hall II enters the Army after twice failing the physical.
County Auditor Edgar Garvey ended a long dispute with the commissioners court by agreeing to register $121,000 in road and bridge bonds. An attorney general's opinion cleared the refunding as legal, replacing old bonds with 2 percent new issues to be signed by the county judge and treasurer. Bonding firms estimate the refunding will save about $18,000 in interest.
President Truman’s statement on unconditional surrender for Japan is seen in Congress as easing Japan’s end of the war. He clarifies that surrender means the end of war, return of soldiers to families and farms, and does not imply extermination or enslavement. Senators Taft and Hart call the statement important and reassuring.
President Truman signed legislation extending the selective service act for one year from May 15 or until victory in all theaters. He called the measure a compelling necessity to sustain military operations against Japan and rejected any interpretation that it endorses tighter wartime restrictions.
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