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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1945

Page

6

U S Names 12 Offenses in Reich Punishable by Death

Washington May 15 United States occupiers list twelve offenses in the German Reich punishable by death and outline three types of military courts. Death sentences may be imposed for espionage, aiding the Nazi regime, and harming Allied forces. Other penalties include imprisonment and fines up to 10000 dollars.

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Germans Entrenched in Bolzano After Surrender

In Bolzano Italy German SS troops and army units lingered after the surrender as U S forces under Col W C Fry stepped in to restore control. German officers were ordered to stop defying occupation rules and to heed American authority while civilian friction and a youth march past German troops drew reactions from locals and GI observers. An incident at Calle Tsarco left 22 men wounded four days after surrender.

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137 Trucks to Help Revive PLL

Manila report on postwar transport aid outlines 137 army trucks to aid Vivzeri tus companies and replace hundreds of vehicles seized in prewar days. Mentions Manila recovery efforts, rail and road repairs, and military regulations limiting information sharing. Includes references to military governance, collective fines, and a death sentence note tied to General Eisenhower.

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Monarchy Fight in Italy Outlawed

The Allied commission urged Italy to avoid any political battle over monarchy. The new Italian government under Promict Ivanoe Bonomi must pledge not to reopen the monarchist question as part of its formation.

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Troop Reshuffle Means Mail Mess

Washington on May 15 reported a major army post service overhaul as Europe in the parish reshuffle. A spokesman said the move would deliver the war effort’s biggest postal job, though many packages still take weeks to reach soldiers abroad.

Washington Cra Europe Polic Army Away Department

RAF Flies In More POWs In Major Release

London May reports detail a large POW release from a German camp near Bertha as 9200 prisoners of war depart with Luftwaffe bombing raids and air battles ongoing. Notable American aces including Sinat and Col. Morgan are cited among the evacuees, while British air crews claim multiple enemy planes destroyed. Prisoners were freed after an air operation over Berline, with RAF forces providing escort and support.

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Frauleins Fail to Win Sabotage With Rape Cry

Kenne t with the A FE pins Ger many May 15. CAP Early in the occupation of Germany the American army faced a campaign of alleged rape cases. Army officials say the effort faltered as investigations showed many accusations were false or exaggerated. The policy remains severe, with hanging as a threat but rarely carried out. discipline emphasizes learning the fate of rapists.

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Germany Occupation Outlook Mixed Far From Normal

Dan de Luce reports on the first wave of Allied occupation in Germany. A sprawling US force eyes a long stay of hundreds of thousands of troops as German life shows sharp contrasts between chaos and begrudging normalcy. Rural areas appear steadier while cities bear paralysis and rubble. Rail and industry inch toward reopening as American engineers repair bridges and rails.

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German Goods Out as Allies Send In Food Aid

In the Rhine region Germans struggle with paper money flooding the economy. Allied demands for redistributing butter and eggs meet resistance as famine fears grow. Observers note widespread calm among Ruhr residents despite losses and heavy war damage, contrasting with harsher depictions of the Wehrmacht’s actions in occupied cities.

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Coast Guard offices close as Dallas replaces local post

Ensign Elfrida Spree announces the Coast Guard office in the Federal building will close as recruitment quotas drop to a level that makes a local office unnecessary. She will transfer to Dallas, the nearest recruiting hub for South Texans, while the other six members relocate to New Orleans. A discarded letter hints at a broader story not fully read by the recipient.

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