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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1945

Page

19

Balloon Bomb Data Published Details on Japan Balloons

Washington reports Japan’s bomb-ferrying balloons launch from Wilhomme Islands traveling up to 125 mph and taking 60 to 120 hours to reach the United States. Lyle Watts of the forest service describes automated ballast and sandbag switches enabling altitude control and sequential incendiary releases. The Army and Navy say some balloons have landed in the western U S but caused no property damage.

Washington Japan United States Wilhomme Islands Lyle F. Watts U. S. Forest Service Forest Service Watts Army Navy

America Mourns War Dead On 77th Memorial Day

Millions across the United States observed the 77th Memorial Day with parades and ceremonies as work continued for victory in Europe and the Pacific. Wreaths were placed on the Unknown Soldier grave at Arlington and Roosevelt’s Hyde Park grave. troops and veterans honored the fallen across Europe, the Pacific and in U.S. cemeteries.

Associated Press Europe Pacific Islands Japan Gettysburg Flanders Fields Normandy Jima Italy Okinawa Ariington National Cemetery Franklin DR. Roosevelt Hyde Park Roosevelt Frank Walker Truman Mis Tranktin WY Northern Ireland Tiriy Avaia Beach Americus — Militarien 22Nd General Hospital Blandford Camp England Roosevelt Park France Sicly Corsica Sardinia Gibraltar U. S Anglo Beachhead Eden Lincoln Leyte Philippines U.S. Armed Forces Paso Robert L. Eichelberger U.S. Eighth Army Buna Bananandaral Guam Ling Naha United States Imarines

All Your Needs for the New Weir Item List

An assortment of baby products and textiles is listed with prices for Terry cloth hilt blankets and receiving blankets in pink and blue. The fragment cites items like Mother Goose receiving blankets and various small price points, reflecting a catalog style.

Infant care items restocked at value prices

The ad lists soft ration blankets, antiseptic powders, and baby accessories. Crib sheets, canvas top bathrobes, safety straps, crib pillows, and knit blankets are offered with prices from 59 cents to 9.98 dollars.

House Adjourment Favored Amid Budget Bill Action

The House favored adjournment with a resolution pending Senate approval before noon Saturday. Gov signatures on three major appropriation bills followed Senate action, totaling about 132 million for state departments colleges and vocational education, with salary increases driving most rises. Total money bills seek 104 million for two year operation, risking general fund deficit if spending exceeds about 17 million.

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