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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1945

Page

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Tokyo Worried as U S Fleet Movements Escalate

U S naval deployments raise Tokyo concern amid bold Allied strikes across Southeast Asia. Japanese ground forces endure reverses in China while Okinawa and Mindanao face renewed pressure. Reports from Moscow hint at Soviet support moves as Britain and U S forces push toward Singapore.

Agsacmind Tirves Tokyo Singapore Japan China Okinawa Mindabao Rucssio Payisle Gabrin Moscow Sakhalin Batisgadie Brith Diplomate Russia Tirst Joy Howe Maurltias Islands Msupi Admiralty London Malacca Strait Toke Southeast Asia Bangkok-Sigapore Ratway Malay Peninsula Indo-China Ghins Pomicea Envites U.S Easilors Ryukyu Anerican Ryukyue Chungking UG Bir Cinihilaig Wari Peashaw Chi Tess Kroope Mignin

Wounded Carrier Lies in Port

A battered carrier described as Franklin arrived in New York harbor after a dangerous 13,400 mile voyage from Philadelphia. Struck by two bombs on May 19, the ship sustained severe damage, with a jagged bow and breached decks, yet reached port in late April.

New York Eanier Franklin Berthert Jy New York ‘Navy Piclfig Water's

Irish Mike Succeeds Fala in White House

The article reports a presidential pet swap with Fala replaced by Irish Mike at the White House. It notes Truman's daughter Margaret receiving the dog from Robert H. Hunteran and mentions questions about who should name or call the pet.

Mike Fala White House Washington aix-montiaA-oideer Bechter Truman Margates Trobert B. Hunneran Chaman Steretary Clailes G. ‘Rees bin Carey

Jimmy Stewart Heads Bomber Wing in Air War Update

Fragmentary report notes Jimmy Stewart in command of a Liberator bomber wing. Text references time lines, crew roles, and wartime aviation terms with unclear names and locations, but indicates Stewart’s leadership within a bomber unit during action.

Jimmy Stewart Lonnow James Stewart Nasheen Nawind

Weather forecast for Balantonio and East Texas

Forecast shows Friday partly cloudy and warmer with Saturday cooler and mostly cloudy. For Manu Lebipevaiiirn Friday 05 mink and Saturday 60, expect fair to warmer conditions Friday afternoon through night and Saturday.

Balantonio Ang Manu East Texas Faiy Warier

Point System Reaches Pacific 30 Okinawa Vets Released

Okinawa May 74 INS Civil ranks United states will be awelted soon by 29 soldiers en route home from Okinawa discharge under the point pen. The 30 sailors with more than the necessary 05 polryts will stop wer a Hawaii before returning to their families. High point man is Set. Janes £ Tresthour of Speing Held Ohio with 19H volts. Two veterans of the seventh division, Robart W. Gax Grand Tiand Neb and Harmony Shite Madzid Iowa Whitt Gox, return home after 39 days of the front. One veteran Leyte and Okinawa campaigns. Eleven more details include families and duties. discharge noted.

Okinawa INS United States Iearing Hawaii Janes Tresthour Speing Held Ohio Preshourie Leyte Osinawa Robart W. Gax Grand Tiand Neb Harmony Shite Whitt

Mass Pit Bull Slaughter Ordered After Fatal Attack

Miami authorities ordered the destruction of 25 pit bulls involved in the fatal attack on a 25 year old woman. Investigators say the dogs tore the victim, and an autopsy will check for disease. County prosecutors weigh charges amid a broader probe into the incident and the kennel’s operations.

Miami Serviers Sunenboln Indortiles Shan Ie

Infant Deaths Mounting in [Region] Says Dr. Robbins

Dr. Lewis C. Robbins reports a rise in infant mortality over the past four and a half months, totaling 242 cases by May, up from last year. He cites inadequate sanitary campaigns and urges funding for prevention materials like screens and netting. a revolving fund discussion is planned with the junior chamber of commerce and service groups next week.

Robbing Vormimrree

Trieste Faces Hunger Problem Amid Big City Strain

Trieste struggles with food shortages as Naples supply cuts threaten daily rations. Reports indicate a dangerous rise in undernourishment and calls for urgent aid from local authorities and international donors.

Trieste Neule Ak Naples Adri- Nile

Puis S A Airport First in Size Purchase

Antoniy's ryuttelpal airport gains status after city council buys 22 acres and expands to 1900 acres near Los Angeles. New space west of the port area will house 10 private planes. Prices include 9595 dollars for Trans W Mollant and 200 dollars for Ben Nalionn acres.

Say Antoniy Ryuttelpal Willian Steintardt City Counell Ute Counell Los Angles Steinhardt Ninetven Ben Nalionn

Fog Blamed for Ship Collisions in New York Waters

A foggy night led to multiple vessel collisions off New York last night involving four ships and a tanker. No injuries or major losses were reported as crews assessed damage and confusion in the mist.

New York New York Tay Lin

Kuhn to Be Deported

Ambiguous report states Fritz Kuhn a German American leader faces deportation. The notice cites government action with unclear details and dates, referencing further proceedings and potential impacts on associates.

Kuhn

British Army hunts for Gestapo in Meleoecu Palen area

British Second Army and Allied officials sweep German polity zones in Meleoecu Palen area seeking Gestapo agents. About a dozen Nazis reportedly captured as part of a staged German police force buildup. A German court order awaiting confirmation by officials led to death sentences for wartime crimes.

Second Army Germany CNS Meleoecu Palen Gulay Cal. J. B. Gemge AMG Tue Terry Genny Eisenhraver

Hoarded Nazi Cash Emerges as Peace Returns

Reports from Paris on May 1 state relief after the war prompts the release of hidden funds. Soviet and Allied forces note hoarded German currency recovered from banks, swelling U S and Allied reserves. Officials say deposits rose from 3.9 million to 7.0 million marks, boosting confidence despite fears of devaluation.

Paris Taaont Hove

Ship Named for Bexar County in Navy Project

A new ship built by Grove Shipbuilding in Portland is named for Bexar County Texas's honor rolling the Navy. The launch date is set with Paul J. Gallay noted among officials. Chiang Kai-shek is reelected leader of the Chinese National People's Party at a conference in Chongqing, according to British reports.

Navy Agithe Grove Portland Bexar Texas Paul J Cukang New York Insi Chiang Kai-Shek Way Girentar Chinese National People's Party Hi Ghyngking

Eisenhower Murder Plot Leader Captured

Paris reports an alleged plot to assassinate Dwight D. Eisenhower, led by Otto Skorzeny and associated figures from Gestapo and SS ranks. Authorities claim a network planned to infiltrate American lines with German operatives, aiming for a high-profile assassination. The capture and ongoing investigations involve Allied security forces and multiple arrests across Europe.

German Buildup on Radio Claims Army Not Defeated

Radio broadcasts from London May 1 and comments by Col Waller Eltoul of the Conservative party urge German listeners to believe the army is not defeated. They warn of damage to relations with the Soviet Union and say a German victory is possible if Allied help is hindered.

London Consios Werth Gertiins Hart Col Waller Eltoul Uritleizen Ranert Adis Duonitz Teitsburg Duentz Unin

Execution Without Trial Minted

Fragmentary dispatch recounts a claim that senior war criminals could be executed without trial. Sources from London and the Yalta conference are referenced as discussing such drastic measures, with continued coverage teased for Page 2.

London Yalta

Cight Repairing Artist Also Exposes Tail-Light to Police

A suspect described as a night mechanic in Port Saiw Houston targets women by offering car repairs then tampering with tail-lights. Detectives seek the vehicle and owner after analyses show multiple victims warned by the man before frightening encounters. Police have not located the car or suspect despite tracing a license number and reviewing witness statements.

Avivalaar Port Saiw Houston Lesinn

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