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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1945
Page
2
London reports describe the German capitulation after massive fighting and prisoner processing. Allied forces moved to corral remaining German units and address millions of uprooted civilians. Reports note key German leaders implicated and scattered pockets of resistance cleared.
Thousands rely on Mexsana to relieve itching burning and prickly heat from sun exposure and chafing. The product is promoted for soothing minor skin irritations and diaper rash, with claims of long time use by mothers and suggested larger sizes for savings.
Maj. Gen. William J. Tompkins outlined a demobilization plan freeing 1.3 million service members, with 48 hour processing at separation centers before civilian reintegration. The plan preserves releases for those over 42 and Medal of Honor holders requests. Normal attrition could bring total discharges to about 2 million in the next year, while selective service calls stay at replacement levels and the 18–29 draft pool remains the main manpower source. No change is expected to the policy on drafting fathers.
London May 10 1 400 000 rounds fired by rear guns mark Red Army triumphs over Germany. The report notes 30 000 rounds in the last eight hours announcing Germany’s unconditional surrender and cites artillery salvos by 1000 guns. Salutes ranged from 20 to 24 salvos, beginning Aug 5 1843 with Stalin’s order No 1 for Orel and Belgorod. The piece claims transcendent victories and liberation of German capitals, with 24 salvos from 324 guns the peak until the latest barrage.
Official notification lifts the midnight curfew for vaovern restaurants and entertainment venues. The order, issued by A. Elliott, area director of the War Manpower Commission, allows tavern sales to continue until 1 a.m. Sunday, while establishments may remain open as long as they choose.
Allied forces comprising British and Norwegian troops seized control of Oslo today after arriving by air overnight. German troops in Oslo were ordered to remain in barracks from 4 PM last night, as residents hailed the arrival.
Washington May 10 A Senate war investigating subcommittee will depart for Europe within weeks to probe plans for liquidating billions of dollars worth of lend-lease war goods still held in title by the United States. The trip plans were revealed at a meeting where senators were briefed by Foreign Economic Administrator Leon Crowley.
Two burglary complaints were filed in Justice Frank Vaughan's court on Thursday against Wit H Laughlin of 835 McKinley Avenue. The offenses allege theft of 12 cases of beer valued at 22.50 from Vernon Robotin at 4023 South Presa Street on May 4 and ice cream valued at 4 from Mrs J H Lumpkin at 3613 South Presa Street on May 5.
Pat Davyer, a losing candidate who defected for fire and police commissioning, voiced regret on Thursday that so few qualified voters went to the polls. He declared he regrets that 1,000 qualified voters did not exercise their franchise, saying the outcome might have been different.
U boats sank three American vessels in western approaches in the final weeks of the war, with a fourth damaged and a fifth lost off Cape Elizabeth. About 113 dead or missing. Navy ship Philadelphia damaged near Malta on April 20. Tanker Oklahoma sunk off South America in March with high octane and kerosene. Switz rout torpedoed off Maryland April 18, one life lost. Black Point torpedoed off Point Judith May 5, twelve missing. Atlantic States damaged off Provincetown with losses. Horace Blaney beached at Deal after V E Day injuries. fifteen crew injured including the captain.
Mexican Foreign Minister Ezequiel Padilla said in San Francisco that discrimination against Mexicans in Texas is less now than in the past. He praised Governor Stevenson for exemplary behavior and urged U S Mexico cooperation to wipe out prejudice, noting the American conscience opposes discrimination.
Philadelphia May 10 AP President Robert McLean issued a statement expressing profound regret for the premature distribution on Monday of the report of the final surrender in Europe. Investigation shows the report was distributed in advance of authorization by Supreme Allied Headquarters.
In Sunnyside Utah on May 10 a roaring explosion at Utah Fuel Co No 1 mine sprayed flames and gas, killing twenty one miners. Two others remained missing and presumed dead, seven were injured and rushed to hospitals.
James W. Hall, 24, a cab driver, was sentenced to death after a jury found him guilty of first degree murder in the death of his 19 year old wife, Faurené. Police testified he lured victims around the Arkansas river area last March. a skeleton identified as his wife was found. Court-appointed psychiatrists reported a psychopathic personality, but Hall was deemed sane by another examiner.
Col Arthur C. Agan who was reported missing in action over Austria in March after providing cover at Yalta is now reported safe by his wife Mrs Louise Agan. Mrs Agan and daughter Mary Ethel live with her parents in town. his mother Mrs A C Avati resides in Corpus Christi.
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