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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1944

Page

3

Publication says Kimmel Short trials unlikely

The Army and Navy Journal predicted no congressional investigation into Pearl Harbor findings. It suggested Admiral Kimmel and General Short would likely be vindicated if court-martialed, while noting debate over the Roberts board and Navy Army roles in warning and defense.

Army and Navy Journal Admiral Husband Kimmel Maj Walter Pearl Harbor Army-Navy Washington Navy Journal Short Tusties Owen J. Roberts Army Atttack Murtter Kianel Genem

Sub Boost Score to 1010 Ships Sunk

Washington reports US submarines increased their Far East tally by 27 enemy vessels, including a destroyer and various transports, tankers, and cargo ships. The total sunk or damaged since Pearl Harbor stands at 1010 vessels, with 107 combat losses. Also noted is a Netherlands submarine under US control sinking 4500 tons of enemy shipping.

Washington United States Japan Ag&vy Department Pearl Harbor Tray Communiquye Netherlands U. S Netherlands Teast Indian Waters

Red Cross Awards Kelly Field Surgeon For Service

Col Richard D Mudd rece ived the Red Cross certificate of appreciation at Kelly Field for outstanding cooperation with the American Red Cross blood services during mobile blood bank visits. A total of 848 pints were collected from 402 civilian employees over 18 days with one organization supplying 840 donors and another donor contributing on the twenty eighth day.

Luut Richard D. Mudd Sure Bean San Antonio Aito Technical Service Command Kelly Field Jing Red Cross Kelly Iield Mobile Blood Bank

Jap Flier Crashes Into Fortress During Tokyo Raid

A Japanese fighter, possibly out of control or flown by a pilot who died in action, crashed into a B 29 during yesterday's raid on Tokyo, sending the Fortress into the sea. Rescue ships head to Saipan with 15 men aboard, while Brig Gen Hansell lauds the mission's performance despite weather and recon limits.

Y Clark L I. W Corstoncent Satpan INS Tokyo Haywood Hansell Jr San Antonio TéBr Rea Gap Saipan Mansell 24St Bomber Command Hansell

Eight County Area Over Top in Drive

Eight county region led by Vietora and Calhoun counties surpassed the war bond quota with a total subscription of 82,620.84 dollars on the drive. Regional chairman J. D. Moore announced the strong showing across Calhoun Lavaca Aransas DeWitt Goliad Jackson Refugio and Victoria counties with varied percentages of their quotas.

Vivgunia Vietora County J. D. Moore Moore Calhoun County Banner County Lavaca Aransas DeWitt Goliad Jackson Refugio Victoria

Good Cooks Describe 16th Century Frost Dried Chips

In 1535 Pedro De Clem De Lean claimed to perfect frost cured potato chips. The process involved freezing the tubers then drying rather than cooking with heat, according to the account.

Pedro de Clem de Lean d

Trey's Startup Sparks Potato Growth in Early US

In 1619 a group of Irish Presbyterians founded Londonderry in New Hampshire and began growing potatoes, marking an early agricultural development in the region and setting a seedbed for future cultivation.

United States Londondlerry

Japs Try to Minimize B 29 Raid

New York dispatch reports Tokyo radio downplays the B 29 raid on Tokyo. It claims the attack caused limited damage with no casualties, noting a direct hit on a school but minimizing harm to hospitals and other facilities.

New York Tokyo Mikedo Tokyos National Poheols F Hospital Tradio

Leader Magazine Tells How Hanell Led Superbombing Plan

The piece chronicles General Hansell and General Arnold shaping a bombing strategy aimed at Japan. It notes Hanell’s command role, his San Antonio family ties, and a concurrent disclosure of his new appointment alongside the Tirao attack, framing a pivotal wartime narrative.

Japan Hansell Fapan Tirao Genta Hangell San Antonio

Unclear WWII Broadcast Quotes On Japanese Raid Claims

Fragmentary OCR text reports a radio Tokyo acknowledgment of limited Japanese air activity. It notes a disputed pay-off narrative, cites Kenichi Kama gai as an assistant chips figure, and describes Kamagai framing the B-20 attack as not a true aerial raid but a bombing raid for reconnaissance purposes.

Radio Tokyo

Oil Wells Completed in Texas Week Report

The railroad commission announced that 79 oil wells and 10 gas wells were completed in Texas last week. Dry holes totaled 46, bringing year totals to 8235 oil wells and 2085 gas wells compared with the previous year.

Austin the Railroad Commission Texyay

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