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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1945
Page
1
The article reports rising Allied activity in the Pacific with American air forces pounding Kyushu and Shikoku targets, while Japanese broadcasts warn of possible invasion schemes. British and American observers note unconfirmed fleet movements near southern Japan as tensions mount and speculation swirls about new Japanese plans.
Sugar Loaf hill near Nah-Shuri-Yonahary defense lines proved among the fiercest. The 4th Marine Regiment, under Col. Alay Shipley, faced stubborn Japanese dug in with interlocking tunnels near Sugar Loaf and nearby hills. Air and artillery pressure continued as Marines sought to drive the enemy from caves, with reports of difficult movement and intense fighting on Okinawa.
Marines thrust to the crest of Shuri fortress on Okinawa after a tank led assault through rugged ravines and fortified hills. In fierce hill fighting, 20,400 Japanese defenders were reported killed or captured across the area while US forces pressed toward Shuri and Naha amid continued air and naval strikes. Lawyers to address San Antonio bar association Thursday at the St Anthony hotel.
MOSCOW May 21 1941 Germans are returning by the thousands to the ruins of Berlin twenty Russian administrative districts report two million inhabitants. Dispatches say streets are crowded with returning residents arriving in carts wagons bicycles and feet. Four million prewar Berlin residents are reported, electricity has been restored to some lightly damaged districts, water and seven systems are operating, railways function around the city, buses and streetcars operate, though parts of the subway remain loaded with remnants of the war. Guards patrol the Wilhelmstrasse district amid signs of government officials fleeing.
An Allied briefing states that about 5080 American prisoners were left behind in mid March as German forces advanced. Parachute troops were dropped behind enemy lines to gather information on fellow prisoners and to coordinate aid, while food and medical supplies were parachuted to those in German custody.
Burbank Calif May 21 A strike vote was held at the Lockheed plant as workers confronted new wage and labor terms. About 34 000 employees were eligible to vote in the National Labor Relations Board conducted election.
Paris reports a German plan to use Colonel Baldwin B. Smith as a double for General Eisenhower to disrupt Allied command morale. The deception involved Smith appearing in Eisenhower’s car, with observers noting striking similarity in face and smile, though the plot failed and was dismissed by Supreme Headquarters as a morale tactic.
The Army set a discharge age at forty for enlisted men and WACs, lowering from previous limits and affecting about 30,000 in the 40 and older groups. WACs 40 and older who meet active duty requirements will be eligible for discharge, with up to 8,000 WACs expected to qualify. The change follows a May announcement amid broader rail freight rate reform news.
Paris reports a British general headquarters unit called phantom operated covertly in Europe and at sea as the fastest communications link between frontline Allied troops and overall commands. US Army says a similar unit, with 160 officers and 1250 men, has acted since D-day, providing battle progress and enemy strength ahead of normal channels. Phantom patrols used special transmitters and receivers with a unbreakable code, broadcasting up to 20 words at a time.
Washington May 21. War Production Board will permit 590000 new gas and electric refrigerators this year but many units will stockpile for hospitals, blood banks and essential uses. A census survey shows public demand for 6,862,000 mechanical refrigerators and millions of home appliances including washer and wing machines and radios.
Australians say their air forces have mined the China coast following American landings last October. Catalinas are said to be operated by American and Australian crews, with reports of widespread disruption and chaos caused by the mines.
Chicago reports Dr Ralph Be Hlinstead general secretary of AAUP said an investigation into the University of Texas administration would be completed by autumn. He noted the inquiry may influence university governance and academic freedom concerns.
Yugoslav troops advance into Carinthia and Styria with British support as Trieste remains under dual occupation. British press calls for unified Allied action at the Big Three talks in London amid tensions over Trieste Istria and postwar governance.
President Truman told Congress that American forces will strike with overwhelming power following Allied victory in Europe and Pacific. Tech. Sgt. Jake W. Lindsey of Lucedale Miss is the 100th Medal of Honor recipient, honored in a joint session with remarks on courage and unselfish valor.
In Pilsen Czechoslovakia on May 24, off duty American troops from the Second Infantry Division and the Pith corps enjoy a lively exchange of hospitality. Local Czech citizens host the soldiers while nearby towns offer boating and swimming. The city recently hosted an opera festival dedicated to the Americans, opening with a production of Battered Belde.
Paris workers posted placards demanding restoration of the Saar valley to France. The signs appeared today in tunnels and streets as France considers postwar borders and self determination for the region.
Cloudy with occasional thunder showers Monday afternoon. Partly cloudy Monday night and Tuesday with moderate to fresh winds. Monday high near 86 and Tuesday low around 68. Regions east Texas coast: scattered showers northeast and south portions, cooler in west and north-central areas. Fresh to strong winds.
Marine Oph Carroll Herzberg refused to withdraw under heavy fire on Guam. Wounded in both legs by grenade fragments, he was bayoneted while under fire but survived. He has recovered enough to be back on his feet and is buying more war bonds.
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