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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1944

Page

6

Six Armies Rapid Advance As Nazi Defenses Collapse

Allied forces across the front push deeper into German lines. Six Armies quicken pace near Geilenkirchen and Venlo as American Seventh Army advances toward Saarebourg and Blamont. French First Army breaches Belfort gap and expands positions in the Rhine valley with multiple towns captured.

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Eisenhower says French, British, Canadian forces push toward Siegfried line

General Eisenhower praised the Walcheren operation and Allied forces for their aggressive advance at the northern front. He noted French First Army mettle, their hidden equipment, and De Gaulle’s likely continued support, while warning German Gestapo pressure could coerce continued fighting. He cited volksturm mobilization as poorly trained but potentially formidable in trenches.

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UT Professor Denies Charges Amid Board Hearing

Testimony before the University of Texas regents centers on governance and tenure while Dr. Rainey’s conduct is defended as upholding high moral standards. Witnesses discuss rumors of communism and the need for clear authority between boards and faculty, with regents focusing on educational principles and accountability.

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Raub Predicts Prosperity for Life Insurance Branch

Raub, head of the Mananols Life Insurance Co., spoke at the St Anthony hotel with Texas agents about postwar growth. He cited $6,000,000 in investments and said prosperity in year marks the strongest company performance yet. He noted people have money and seek insurance with investment features rather than pure speculation. Present were Albert H Kahler W S Falmer and Doyle daring of Indianapolis and agents Bruce Verzey Edgar Russel of San Antonio.

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Final Rites for Col Freeman Set

Col Anurus Ernest Fiveman US Army retired of 24 Encino Avenue dies at a local hospital and will be buried Wednesday at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Funeral services 10 am Wednesday at Charles Oavan chap el. Born Steffansville Missouri he was a physician before joining the army and commanded the station hospital at Jefferson Barracks Missouri during World War I. After 35 years in service he retired August 8 1939 at Fort McDowell California. He was a 33rd degree Mason and a member of the Sojourners club. He is survived by his widow Mrs None KH Freeman and a daughter Mrs Roscuary Freeman Carie.

Anurus Ernest Fiveman U. S. Army Encino Avenue Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Charles Anavan Steffansville jShd Army Jefferson Barracks St. Louis Fort McDowell Callf Masayy Sojourners Club None KH. Freeman Mas. Roscuary Freeman Carie

Cattle Theft Case Delayed After Heated Court Session

In a tense criminal district court hearing in Southwest Texas, attorney Will A. Morris Sy secured a continuance for W. A. Wilson, Alpine rancher indicted by a Bexar county grand jury for the alleged theft of six head of cattle from E. M. Salinas of Eagle Pass on May. Morris clashed with District Attorney L. J. Buck Gitkinger and others about setting the case, claiming heat on the district attorney’s office and that papers were not served.

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Indictment Mention Sparks January 8 Court Return

The judge presses ahead with the case and schedules a January 8 return as prosecutors pursue an indictment related to July actions. The exchange includes a sharp remark from Gitlinger questioning the year.

Wilson

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