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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1945

Page

2

Reds in London Worry Over Stalin Tactics

London dispatch reports Russian circles fear Anglo American protests against Soviet policy may scuttle Kremlin aims. They warn brusque European tactics could jeopardize a large long term US loan and favorable Pacific concessions while predicting pressure may soften Tito on Istria and Trieste.

James & Lon. S. Stat London Kremlin Europe Bsitain United States Pacific China Greece Hussla

Weather and geopolitics mix in postwar Europe

The report outlines European anti Communist blocs led by France amid Franco unpopularity, European food and clothing shortages aiding Soviet advance, and Moscow’s focus on naval expansion and Pacific strategy. It notes private Soviet opposition to restoring French and Dutch Pacific possessions and the role of Anglo American aid in rebuilding fleets.

Europe Lather Generalissima Franco Tne Com- Ther Atlantic Pacific

Morisk quadruplets reach fifteenth birthday in Lansing

The Morisk quadruplets Edna Ay Wilnta Lurih C and Helen D turn fifteen. They discuss plans for their first public appearance in five years while continuing their junior high school tech choir and spring concert workload.

Lansing Mach Edna Ay Wilnta Lurih C Helen D

Massive Gold Scandal Rumors Roil China Markets

Reports from Washington detail a multmillion dollar gold scandal tied to China’s March price rise for gold. Chinese officials pledge punishment. speculation surged as insiders bought at the old price and shipments aided currency stabilization efforts.

Washington Chongxing T. V. Soong Soong Chung-King San Francisco China Spohr Chiang Mai-Shek Chinese Ministry of Finance SaHesia Hein Min Wan Poo Drw

Mississippian to Get 100th Medal

Tech. Sgt. Jake W. Lindsey of Lucedale Mississippi will receive the 140th Medal of Honor from President Truman in a joint session of Congress. Lindsey, a platoon leader in Company I of the Gin regiment First Army, earned the honor for gallantry near Hamick Germany after returning from Europe.

Washington Tema Congress Tech Jake W. Lindsey Lucedale Miss First Army Betty Europe Hamick Germany

U S Fleet Movements Worth Japs

U S naval actions report ongoing operations in Okinawa and surrounding regions. Marines push inland at Naha while wary of hidden enem y strongholds in Nieport City ruins. Allied air and sea units threaten Japanese supply lines and fortifications across multiple fronts in the Pacific theater.

Naha Capial Okinawa Nieport Inin Naha Niwa Tshimmi Laon Manila Too Dan Army Activisien Aleutians Gnawadas

Unclear Murder Plot Leader Suppressed By Policy Ties

Fragmented report links a murder plot leader to an executive policy called by Wag. Observers question if this policy explains punitive actions against Naw chieftains without trials. Goering is reportedly in Allied hands, while Himmeler remains unclear.

Iran Onnas Goering Himmiler Goering Hinev

IGATER BIDS SOUGHT FOR WATER HEATER REPLACEMENTS

The city invites bids Friday for the purchase of water heaters and associated equipment for building upgrades and pool facilities at Rimencarg Concrepeion and Cen Wil parks. The goal is to replace aging systems and ensure safer, more reliable service.

Igater Rimencarg Concrepeion Cen- Wil Parks

City Plans Downtown Health Center

The city health board voted to move the venereal disease and tuberculosis clinic from Robert B. Green Hospital to the new city health center at 128 West Commerce Street. A $50,000 budget was approved for alterations including separate entrances, with a two month start, and Reagan Houston named to negotiate removal of the Bexar County Civilian Blood Bank from the fourth floor.

Robert B. Green Hospital City Health Center West Commerce Street City Board of Health City Health Lewis ©. Robbins H. L. Crittenden Health Board Robbins Reagan Houston V. d Gus Mauermann Bexar County Civiian Heart Center

City News Dance Sb Hedwigson May 20

Event notice for Hedwigson at a city dance on May 20 featuring Johnny and the Boys. Details are sparse in the readable text, listing performers and date.

City News Hedwigson Johnny and the Boy Hams

Harbold Takes Command of Air Group In Europe

Gen N B Harbold named to head air group in England succeeding Maj Gen Earle Partridge now reassigned. Harbold previously led the navigation training wing of the Central Flying Training Command at San Marcos before deployment last September.

Nottis B. Harpold Geneseo Road San Antonio Earle BK. Partridge Woodlawn Avenue Third Air Division Air Force England Associated Press Partridge Harbold Central Flying Training Command San Marcos

Kelly Field opens new children's ward for Army families

Col Richard D Mudd announces a new children’s ward at the Kelly field Hospital Annex 1 for dependents of soldiers from Kelly Brooks Sbinson Normoyle and nearby fields. The ward expands on a four patient service started at Kelly field hospital in January.

San Antonio Kelly Field Hospital Richard D. Mudd Ade Technical Service Command Kelly Brooks Sbinson Normoyle

Nine Named to San Antonio Vigilance Committee

Mayor Maurimant appoints nine new members to the San Antonio Vigilance committee on Friday. Richard Frierich Al Biedenharn Andrew Dilworth Jack Whicke John Zetler Charles W. Carroll Ed Sullivan Walter Krueger Louis LeFlore named. eight other members remain as holdovers.

Sane San Antonio

Man 52 Drowns In Kitchen Sink

Coroner rules accidental drowning in a home kitchen sink. Otis Pike, 52, reportedly slumped over the sink after turning on the water, blocking the drain. coroner Frederick G. Eaton announces the verdict.

Corinth N. Y Otis Pike Frederick G. Eaton Pike

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