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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1944

Page

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Russians Drive to Riga Gulf in Baltic Offensive

Soviet forces pour toward the Gulf of Riga cutting overland escape routes for German troops in Estonia and along the Finnish gulf. Govorov’s units seize Permov and Viljandi while Red Army advances threaten Riga’s approaches and disrupt German sea evacuations.

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FDR Denounces Dewey Falsehoods In Campaign Blast

President Roosevelt accuses Republicans of using Hitler style lies to mislead the public in a fighting address to the A P L International Teamsters union at the Statler hotel. He defends demobilization plans and attacks Dewey on consistency and sincerity.

Washington Roosevelt Republican Party Hitler A. P. L. International Teamsters Union Statler Hotel Ishor Elec Dewey Tooney G.O. P Ciyit War Department Teamsters Wien Tuly Sapan Jap Domel Verlue Jose P. Laurel Tokyo Jaw Philippines Islanda

Texas Pro FDRs Win Ballot Fight in Texas

The Texas Supreme Court ruled against anti Roosevelt Democrats and backed the Roosevelt ticket. It voided two electors and ordered the state to place Roosevelt electors on the November ballot. The decision recognized a separate party formed to support Roosevelt.

Texas Austin Supreme Court Sidney Latham Edgar Townes Hooston Gerwinnys Dallas Renfro Ros Sanderford Belton INS Texas Supreme Court Hoosevelt-Trur Tax Lathom Harry Seay Closen Wallas

Harlandale annexation vote echoes past city expansion

Harlandale’s annexation failed by a three to five vote with 58,000 residents in the suburb. Dissenters were Paul Bresfler and Alfred Callaghan. supporters included Mayor Mauermann and commissioners Anderson and Helm. The council also debated granting a site for an $8,000,000 medical school and forming Harlandale State Bank, while concerns about water and infrastructure arose in other zoning moves.

Gity Cowies Saturay Itslandel University of Texas Ity City Paul Bresfler Alfrad Callaghan Mauermann Commitsstaneva FB. J. Anderson Henry Helm Harlindale Anderson Harlandale State Bank Austin Mauermany Houston Comal Wileh Brackenridge Estate Highland Park Old Rock Alamo Stadium Janes Tener Chamber of Commerce Committee Galveston Texe City Water Board Brady Boulevard Kelly “Eld Ban Antonio

Peleliu Island largely in U S hands after fighting push

U S forces report control of about three quarters of Peleliu with Marine units occupying Garekoru village and a nearby east coast island. The push continued through September 22 as enemy strength dwindled, while Allied air and naval actions targeted Marianas and the Philippine area with sustained bombardments.

Pacific Fleet Satur Jday Peleliu Island U.S Coms Mauriggue Pelelir Island Garekoru Inna Waxes Yap Istems Carolines Feleliu Angour Woatshins United States Alee Philippines Manila Adsvanke Marianas Marcus Island Marshalls Navy Casinas Datvel Bay Borneo MacArthur Mindanan Bippines Twimaheras Ayeedy Int Erett Morotai Strait ATL Celebes Moluchis Mitchell Medlum Bonthers Kairatoc Namlea Ceram Rogvoc Moluccas Pippet Rov Britain

Forecast for San Antonio and vicinity: fair Sunday

General forecast for San Antonio and vicinity predicts generally fair weather with a high near 92 degrees. Additional weather data appears on page 4-A. Publisher note: Los Angeles Sept 29 Harry Chandler, 89, longtime publisher of the Los Angeles Times, died at Good Samaritan hospital after a heart attack.

San Antonio Los Angeles Harry Chandler Los Angelea Vinog Good Bamaritan Hospital

Eisenhower Says German War Effort Hopeless

General Eisenhower, at a France command post, declared Germany’s military situation hopeless. He cited two mass factors affecting the war: sustained Allied pounds from multiple fronts and the Gestapo’s grip. He noted knee trouble from a late flight incident but said he remains confident the war will end this year.

Eisenhower France Germany Knee Hght Tose Ite Ren

Allied Heavies Over Europe

Allied heavy bombers, escorted by fighters, swept over the English Channel this afternoon in a easterly direction. Their mission appears to support Allied troops along the Western front and to bombard German industrial regions.

London Hehterd Angus Channel

Patton and Brereton drive to strike at Strasbourg

Allied forces push toward the Siegfried Line in France and the Strasbourg sector as Patton's Third Army advances east of Metz and Brereton's airborne and glider reinforcements bolster efforts to relieve Arnhem. German resistance, heavy air combat, and renewed armored pressure shape a critical campaign phase.

Arnhem Dutch Rhine Germany Weetphaliat Plain Rhine Lek Neder’ Ryn Berlin Brereton First Air- Porhe Second Army Aorgey Dempsey Salent Eindhoven Luk Severn Pointy Amovinay Gilder-Horne Foyces Eighth Ninth Air Force East Patton U. Sa. Third Army France Strasbourg Patstam Luneville Nancy Morey Metz Neanwale Gene Eral Hodges U. S. Plost’ Arty Ger Bushach Retch Bindhoven-Nijmegen Jwestwalls Clave Panzer New Bridge Veghel Cal Naw Hie Moselle Saarbruck Siegfriedge

Rabies Feared After Stadium Dog Incident

A small dog ran onto the Alamo Stadium field during Hob Wells Lanier football and bit officials and players. The dog, believed rabid, died Saturday under veterinarian observation. The head was sent to Austin for testing with results expected Monday. Several players and two children were bitten.

Alamo Stadium Mhursyoy Robies Willy Attica Austin Lehorberg Protet Mike Wuamson John Dunemore Summit

Man Killed by Inter-City Bus Ends 47 Day Death Record

A San Antonio resident, Peter Whee Sono, 77, died Saturday morning from injuries after being struck by an inter-city bus at the South St. Mary's and Perelde Steels intersection. The incident ends a 47 day record. Funeral arrangements are pending. An inquest was planned by Justice Vaughan. The article also notes a separate Indian conference in Gallup, New Mexico.

S. A Han Antonio Peter Whee- Sono Norits Street South St. Mary's Perelde Steels Poland Patey Mt. Milam Carmina Street Prankoe Auliver The Union Bua Tmg Pee Valde Tentile Secre Ware Clelsks Los Angeles Ween West Alpine San Antono Pesca Vaughan Nila Threr Sas Bernard J Wreecioho Frank P Wizeciono San Antonio Antowie Gorge B Fort

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