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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1944
Page
1
The country’s most quoted and discussed figure will hang up his hat in The Light office next Monday morning and, from then on, his column will appear five days a week in this newspaper as part of its regular features.
Washington reports from the War Department announce plans for partial demobilization after Germany's defeat. Fathers and battle veterans will receive priority for discharge, with millions of troops slated to move to the Pacific and essential units kept in service for continued operations.
The order details demobilization plans after Germany's collapse with priority based on combat, overseas, total service, and parenthood credits. It notes ships are needed to move millions of troops to the Pacific for the Japan campaign and warns of delays. The plan introduces an updated service rating card to determine each enlistee’s separation priority while noting certain personnel will never become surplus while Japan remains a threat.
Navy Secretary Forrestal said demobilization will wait until Germany is defeated, and the navy will expand rather than shrink. He noted a strength above 3,000,000 and projected near 4,000,000 by July, with postwar tasks including moving troops from Europe to the Pacific and redistribution rather than reduction of naval power. The service has studied demobilization for a year and completed tentative plans, cooperating with the army for contingencies.
Washington questions and answers outline how GI demobilization will unfold after victory in Europe. The army will shift to occupation duties in Europe while many will be discharged later. special qualifications for the Pacific theater will take precedence over length of service, with top soldiers ineligible for automatic discharge.
Soviet forces push across the Narew north of Warsaw and strike toward East Prussia on a broad front. Romanian and Yugoslav advances threaten Belgrade while Craiova falls, placing Red troops near Nis and preparing a possible push toward Budapest with Romanian and Yugoslav allies. Front dispatches note heavy German resistance and rapid Red momentum across multiple fronts.
British wire reports state German historian Gerhard Schroeder associated with the Nazi era is relieved of duties. The official news agency claimed he "led fighting" near an identified location, with uncertain details and garbled spellings.
French troops advance in the Saone valley capture Chalon sur Saone and nearby towns as German resistance fades. American units report Lautrans Consle-Baumer seized near the Swiss border while forces push toward Dijon and the Italian frontier. Blaskowicz’s army reportedly withdrawn from southern France. 65,000 German prisoners listed.
Forecast calls for occasional rain and mostly cloudy conditions through Wednesday afternoon, with partly cloudy skies Wednesday night and Thursday. Expect higher humidity and temperatures around 2 degrees. Thunderstorms possible in central regions Wednesday afternoon. temperatures near seasonal norms.
Tokyo radio and Allied briefings claim six Japanese admirals died in action at Yokosuka naval station or nearby, amid broader war updates. The report cites carrier strikes near the Nanyo and Philippines theaters, with overall Japanese losses and American advances across China and Southeast Asia.
US heavy bombers and Liberators attacked Nazi forces across the Balkans and central Europe. Reports say Liberators targeted Osleskovac near Belgrade while other formations hit Oradea railyards and German airfields. British Mosquitos and Typhoons conducted follow up missions against Hannover and coastal targets.
Allied forces across the Moselle River push to breach Hitler’s defenses. Third Army expands bridgeheads near Metz and Nancy as U S units advance toward the German frontier. Prisoner totals climb with 14,000 captured along the Mons valley and Namur reportedly liberated as heavy fighting rages across Belgium and Luxembourg.
London reports there is absolutely no foundation to rumors of peace talks with the United Nations. No preliminary negotiations or secret talks will occur. No dealings with Hitler or his aides are planned. The only potential contact would be with General Eisenhower, who would accept only unconditional surrender. The stance reflects a German army in the field seeking terms.
Belgian government leaves Rotterdam for homeland as Netherlands exile cabinet resumes homebound plans. Prime Minister Gerbrandy confirms resignation once in Holland and formation of a new government, with talks on self government for Netherlands East Indies to follow. He pledges a postwar force to reclaim territories and restore normalcy before any occupation ends.
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