Infant Diarrhea Crisis Strains San Antonio Hospitals
Physicians report a sharp rise in infant diarrhea with 234 cases this year and 1005 deaths by this date, as Robert B Green Hospital shields babies in isolation due to ward shortages. Volunteers fear little progress despite efforts while a San Antonio housing crisis worsens living conditions for affected families.
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Héaltte
Robert B. Green Hospital
Hodriguez Panera Home
Guadalupe Street
Juanita
Henital
Lareto
San Antonio
Self Government Planned for Burma
London May 11 The British government announced plans for self government in Burma as soon as war conditions permit elections. Until then a Burmese executive council and governor would work to restore order and resume governance, noting Burma had a substantial measure of self government before the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Burma
Patton Celebrates Victory With Golf and Fans in London
General George Patton arrives from southwestern Germany and is greeted by throngs as he begins victory celebrations. He attends a performance of Love in Idleness with the Lunts and Lynn Fontaine, then praises friends of mine and jokes about his pistols as the war ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Patton
Germany
U. S. Third Army
Lynn Fontaine
Abor
Officials Deny Coddling of Goering
An Allied press statement rejects claims that Goering was coddled after capture. It describes his arrival by four-seater, wearing a Waeger uniform, and a formal interview with Maj. Gen. ADA White, noting his demoralization and the cool reception by the general. The report places Goering at a Seventh Army interrogation center with conditions reflecting his cooperation level.
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Insi
Goering
U. & Seventh Army
Gorrhie
White
Seventh Army
Alexander M. ‘Patch
Goeringhy
Jefb
Sittle
Sajdice
Little Things Tell Peace Story
London reports that small actions show Europe moving toward peace as wartime controls ease. Norway’s bishops return, Moscow to Warsaw routes reopen, air travel resumes, and British civilians receive gas ration relief. PACIFIC WAR maps, restoration efforts, and renewed commerce mark the quiet postwar adjustments.
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London
Europe
Naziem
Moscow
Warsaw
Berlin
Stockholm
Oslo
Britain
Prague
Aachen
Chey
Hitler
Russia
United CF
Record Cold Snap Sets May Weather Early
Thursday morning marked the coldest May reading in 60 years, as the Weather Bureau reported a 49 degree low. J H Jarbor noted the surge was not the all time winter low, recalling a 48 degree record on July 30 1919. Forecasters expect clearing skies and warmer conditions by Friday, with the cold spell seen as broken later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonians
Boreau
Weelkerman
J. H. Jarbor
Jarhoe
Jardon
Sub Officer Sights Isle Sinks Same Sub Officer Sights Isle Sinks Same
British submarine commander reports sighting inland ailing trees and hibiscus as a camouflaged junk ship was sunk. Five men surfaced at 1000 yards. A heavy explosion blew a stern off a camouflaged junk landing craft. About 109 Japanese abandoned ship. likely no survivors. San Francisco shaken by a Vaht earthquake.
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Chandler
U S Combat Losses Near Million
American combat casualties since Pearl Harbor climbed toward one million as of May led by army and navy tallies. Patterson reported totals across theaters, with Philippine campaign casualties and Guadalcanal figures. he noted many more killed uncounted and cited released prisoner data and wartime exchanges.
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Washington
Pearl Harbor
Army and Navy
Patterson
Exmy
Navy
Philppine
Siaye
Guadalcanal
Okinawa
Military
Smtral
Echd
Younder
Prioners
Peat Eaiaiaee
Fen
Lindbergh Studies Planes in Europe
Charles A. Lindbergh, in Paris, will tour Europe as a civilian to examine aviation development and production of aircraft engines and propellers for the army and navy, United Aircraft announced. The company employing Lindbergh said he would continue the studies begun last year in the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles A. Lindbergh
Parie
Europran Theater
Mie
Army
Navy
United Aircraft Corporation
Whith
Crash Kills 24 POWs and U S Officer in Plane Crash
A United States officer and 24 Allied prisoners of war died May 3 when the transport plane crashed en route from France to England and caught fire. The incident was disclosed today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
London
France
England
Weather forecast for Hawanton vicinity and East Texas
Forecast indicates a very warm Thursday afternoon with rising temperatures. Maximum Thursday around 80 degrees with a low on Friday about 54. Winds and fair weather expected Thursday night into Friday.
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Hawanton
Ane
Far ‘Ang
Pack of Pit Fighters Kill Woman in Miami Case
Miami police report a woman, Dorala Zinke, age 34 and an entomologist, lecturer, and war worker, was killed by nine pit bull terriers belonging to a dog fancier facing manslaughter charges. The dogs were described as trained for pit fighting and were denied by the owner. The dying woman dictated a will naming Sgt. R M M Zinke as beneficiary.
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Miami
Wineah
W. M. Hudson
H. L. Oppenborn
Dorala Zinke
WirthIhan Nour Ang
Bill
atLer
Jap Move Seen Peace Bid Basis
A Melbourne broadcast reports Japan considering a peace bid as the Imperial Rule association is disbanded. It outlines likely terms including restoration of Indo China, Cambodia, and withdrawal from Malay states, with Hirohito’s leadership under UN terms. The move signals Emperor’s distance from military extremes amid home island invasion risks.
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LAM
Japan
Mle
Gareisang
Pacific
Melbourne
Japanese Imperial Rule Association
Tokyo
International
Washington
Office of Strategic Aervices
Okinawa
Anl
Amd Sf 41
Dnc
France
Indo-China
Cambodia
Sma
Tiavciets
Mateburia
Hirohito
United Nations
Uist
Importanea
We Tmperial Rive Association
Imperial Tate Association
Black Dragon Society
Mitsuru Toyama
Koki Hiyota
Mss
HirohNe
Japagerane
Dizement
Hirakito
Britain
Molland
United States
Dalamba
Ihtsui
Mitsubishi
Sumimoto
Yatsudan
Okina
Rome
Alr
Aks
Hirohite
Women Warned Of Fake Mechanic
Police warn women about a male impostor described as about 35 with swarthy dark hair who stops cars on pretexts to inspect wiring. He has molested several women near Fort Sam Houston area, grabbing legs and attempting assaults after offering “help” with alleged wiring problems. Detectives say five vehicles were checked and only tape was found on dashboards, with the suspect driving a black old-model sedan.
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Nan
Olly
Fort Sam Houston
North Side
Wollatt
Trick
Ite
Cedi
New Dime to Feature Roosevelt on War Bond
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau announced a new Roosevelt dime and a War loan bond with Roosevelt’s portrait and a suitable quotation. Distribution planned for January 1, with possible new denomination around $250. A painting by C. C. Beall showed a Roosevelt family portrait as a roster option for the loan.
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F. D
Washington
Roosevelt
Treasury
Morgenthau
Mak
C. C. Beall
Dietrich Receives Word Of Dietrich Sister In Concentration Camp
London May 17 reports actress Marlene Dietrich, touring Allied troops in Europe, has learned her sister is living in the Nast concentration camp at Delsen. The note cites Citrine as son of Gabor Leader Sir Walter M. Gltrine.
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London
Renaul
Marlene Dietveh
Europe
Delsen
Citrine
Walter M. Gltrine
Okinawa Battle Intensifies as Japanese Resistance Grows
Allied reports describe heavy Japanese defense on Okinawa with Marines and infantry penetrating major cities like Naha Yonebare and Ihuri while American casualties rise. Naval air actions include raids on Nagoya and Iwo Jima patrols near Tokyo as forces clash across Pacific fronts.
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Foochow
Woorhow
China
Tokyo
Superfyte
Japan
Nagoya
Okinawa
Naha
Adeiral Nimile
Yonebare
Ihuri
Teland
Tarakan
Wewak
New Guinea
Byondersts
Strait
Ma Tare
Singapone
Iwo Jima
Uf. 5
Nippon
Barnes
Associated’ Press
Vern Tyland
Asato
Siegmrt
Dvab
Robert B. McClare
Chungking
U. S
Chihkting
Medip
Tokyo Radio
Sbrogatan
Soviet
Russia
Burge Straw
Army Medics Demonstrate War Bond Drive At Travis Park
A three day demonstration at Travis Park showcases medical units and battlefield gear to explain war bond spending. The event, led by Col Warren Berg and Dr George Witty, displays field hospital setup, parachutist kits, gas casualty gear, and first aid policies while urging public participation in the 7th War Loan drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis Park
Warren Fargo
Berg
George G
Rhonda
Itz Tost
Travis D. Bailey
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Mavermann
Eit
Brackenridge Park Club
Domlst
Isle
Sismariné
Same
Tae
A. G. Chandler
San Francisco
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U.S
Merbert Morrison
kMed
Lindbergh
Canalsple Ausor Sai Munn
Munn
Minpat
The
Humane Society
Pfe
Desmond T. Doss
Noys York
Way
Bnt
Hoe
77Th Division
Liie
Doss
Andrew D. Bruce
Lath
Dietrich
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