Invasion Battle Becomes Chase Of Almost Non-Resisting Enemy
British press dispatch from Sicily describes a rapid inland advance after landing. By July 12 the armored spearhead reached Palazzolo, 30 miles from the beach, with Italian gunners deserting and overrun positions yielding 170 prisoners after a brief fight. Axis air activity remained limited and anti aircraft fire proved effective.
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Alan Humphreys
Combine
British
Associated Press
NOTO
Sicily
Palazzolo
James Pennie
Invasion News and Civilians Return to Farms in Sicily
Allied forces report reduced shipping targets and a stalled tank landing ship on a Sicilian beach. Civilians trek back to farms as Axis forces regroup. air force activity increases and prisoners flow in. Donkey carts carry evacuees while locals show mixed reactions, including signs of unofficial demobilization. Globe-News Want Ads Get Results.
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Pachino
Sicily
Stillmen Wanted California Refinery Stillmen Wanted
One of California's leading independent oil refiners seeks experienced emiony operators for war production. Top wages and advancement. foreman jobs open for qualified applicants. Training provided for advanced refinery processes. Permanent Southern California employment. apply by mail with draft status education and refinery experience. Responses kept confidential. interviews at home Write Box A Paramount Building 323 W Sixth St Los Angeles Calif.
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California
Paramount
Sixth St
Los Angeles
Calif
Army Scores Pilots Claims By Rigid Rules
New York AP reports the Army Air Forces use strict criteria to label enemy planes destroyed or damaged. A destroyed plane must descend aflame, disintegrate in flight, and have a single seater pilot bail out. The article notes a rigorous verification process and suggests actual US claims may exceed published box scores.
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New York
A.P
Army Air Forces
U. S
Air Force
United States
Europe
Army Balloon Returns Home to Akron After Homeward Sojourn
An army barrage balloon, shipped to Camp Tyson, Tenn., in May, broke free in Akron due to wind, drifted north, was spotted by workers, and encountered poor landing conditions. Coast Guard alerted after the ship radioed its sighting, and the balloon is now on furlough in Akron for repairs before being shipped back to camp. Cherries Cost More as Prices Rise Sharply in Martinez Calif and Cocktails face higher costs.
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Akron
U.P
General Tire and Rubber Co
Camp Tyson
Tenn
Here
Lake Erie
Coast Guard
Martinez
Calif. P
Orotune Ear Drops Said To Restore Hearing
A Newark resident reports use of Orotune Ear Drops improving hearing, claiming relief from ringing and clogged ear sensations after removing earwax. The testimonial mentions hearing the clock tick clearly again and urges use as directed with ingredient details and pharmacist guidance.
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A. M. Bestchenon
Newark
N. J
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