Beretta’s Wartime Odysseys From Bergamo to Rostov and Back
Dr. Beretta recalls youth in Bergamo who trained in Alpine troops then marched 500 miles toward Rostov on the Don. He describes brutal drills, scarce rations, and a shift from Italy to the Russian front, with aid from two wives, battles, and eventual U.S. citizenship while serving in the Seventh Army.
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Retired Carian Post Office Employee Serves in Local Service
A retired Carian Post Office worker and member of Retired Civil Service Employees Association and American Legion Post 117, San Leandro, attended a Monday meeting. The service followed at St Leander's Church with burial at Holy Sepulchre Mausoleum and Bannon Mortuary arrangements. Proceedings included Rosary prayers under Legion Post 117 auspices.
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Boat explosion prompts Coast Guard probe of sank Caribe Star
Coast Guard refloating efforts for the 47 foot Caribe Star passenger excursion ship after a late Thursday explosion ripped a hole in its hull. No injuries reported as divers inspected the wreck in the Los Angeles harbor. A caller warned against selling the steamer to Arabs amid reports Kuwaiti buyers consider using the vessel for service in the Persian Gulf. The ship and its dock were deserted at the time.
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Fremont teen struck and killed by car along Mission
Police say Samuel Joseph Santos, 19, of Fremont was struck while walking along Mission near Sullivan Onderriss. The vehicle, driven by 25 year old David Melvin Gores, threw Santos about 190 feet. Gores attempted aid and respiration but Santos died at arrival. Investigation ongoing.
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Onassis divorce plans revealed in Times report
The New York Times said Aristotle Onassis planned divorce proceedings against Jacqueline before his death. The will creates $1 million trusts for Kennedy children, Caroline and John, until they turn 21. Onassis left an estate worth about $200 million, with Jacqueline potentially inheriting up to $18 million. Divorce action reportedly began in December.
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