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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1944

Page

2

Russians in Pivot Move Threaten Rail Junctions Near Budapest

Soviet forces press a pivot toward central Hungary threatening key railway hubs Godollo Hatvan and Gyor. Along the Budapest Miskele line they cross toward Hatvan and Miskolc, with attacks on Gyonro village and Vamosgyorr as bombardment and dives claim targets. The Red Air Force tracks German ships in the Baltic while torpedo planes hit a 6000 ton transport in Danzig as Budapest line advances continue.

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Cameron's Caravan Plans Fort Sam Anniversary Program

Cameron's Caravan led by Mrs. Dolores M. Cameron celebrates its second anniversary Friday at the Fort Sam YWCA reception center. The Lake American and native Hawaiian entertainers formed in November 1942 to entertain servicemen in hospitals and camps, having made 71 appearances in 1942 and planning more this year.

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Cotton Ed Smith Dies at South Carolina Home

Senator Bilison D. Brith of South Carolina died at his Lynchburg home. Known as Cotton Ed Smith, he battled Democratic leadership and formed an anti-New Deal committee to oppose the fourth-term ticket. Elected 1920s era, his career centered on cotton interests and states rights, including the Cotton Standards Act and a government cotton loan. He famously walked out of the 1936 Democratic convention over black delegates. His death ends a controversial, race-tinged long tenure.

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Churchill Calls End to Jewish Stern Gang Terror

London November 12 Prime Minister Churchill urged Palestine authorities to crush the Stern gang and warned that its continued activity threatens Zionism. He denounced the assassination of Lord Moyne and said the crime shocks him as a friend of Jews and a longtime ally of their future. He warned that if violence continues Britain may rethink its stance.

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Pat Neff Silent on Texas Uni Offer

Baylor University president Pat M. Neff declined to comment on a report that he was a candidate for the presidency of the University of Texas. The Times-Herald in Waco quoted Dr T. Harvington of the Baylor trustees saying Neff had been advised the UT presidency would be offered if he would accept it with favorable consideration.

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Ace Boosts Score to 22 Nazi Planes

Capt. John Vou of Goshen Ohio became the leading fighter ace in the Mentolmrnesa theater yesterday by downing four enemy planes to raise his total to 22 He surpassed Herschel Given of Mayfield Kentucky who had 18 enemy aircraft to his credit when he RAVE while flying to become an operations officer Voll bagged the last four enemy planes while returning alone due to radio trouble from an answer to escort heavy bombers over southern Germany

Rome John Vou Goshen Ohio Mentolrnesa Stent Cal Herschel Given Mayfield Voll Germany

Allied Winter Offensive Surges Toward Berlin

Report notes Allied air forces bomb the Roer area and fuel dumps at Duren Julich Heinsberg with heavy tonnage. Six Allied armies press in a bid for Berlin as Eisenhower drives a high gear winter campaign. Nazi high command faced strained reserves to meet simultaneous western front assaults.

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Guards Testify For Sergeant West At Court Martial

Guards testify at a court martial for staff sergeant Odus L West that they did not see him strike a prisoner or beat soldiers on duty. Witnesses include Sgt Robert L Chandler and a 1942 law graduate from the University of TRNAS, indicating possible belief in a conspiracy.

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British Soldiers To Get Furloughs

London reports Prime Minister Churchill announced plans to bring about 6000 fighting men home each month for four week visits, excluding those on Western Front. He said withdrawals could occur after progress in the campaign. The move follows pressure in Parliament and the press for relief from overseas service. Finland names K. Pansikivd prime minister as part of a cabinet shakeup in Stockholm.

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Rainey Probes Probe and Faces Board on University Faith

Rainey defends counter probe and asserts university policy bans asking applicants about political or religious affiliation. He says hundreds of faculty have been appointed under his presidency while urging openness, and cites a settlement plan to work within board rules. He differentiates liberal Democratic views from Communist leanings and defends academic freedom amid regent scrutiny.

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University debate over academic freedom and rules adequacy

Dr Rainey defended faculty rights and due process while criticizing aggressive disciplinary action at Texas. He warned that overbearing scrutiny could chill inquiry and harm the university's future. He cited Regents rules as adequate to prevent extremism and preserve academic freedom. The AAUP offered no comment, stressing due process in rule enforcement.

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Fights to Be Broadcast on KMAG Radio

KMAG will broadcast Friday night’s Johnny Greve versus Bobby Ruffin fight from Madison Square Garden New York at 9520 San Antonio time.

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