Doughboy in Italy Learns He's a Count
Lt. Umberto Bello of Stamford Connecticut learns from his Italian grandmother that his family lineage includes counts and marquises in Naples. A letter from his father prompts a search that reveals roots reaching back to Vittorio Alfieri and a proud noble line.
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How Far to Berlin by The Associated Freas
The piece lists fronts with distances: Russian front 322 miles from eastern Warsaw, Italian front 605 miles from Sanigallia, and French front 630 miles from Troarn. It notes Mount Blanc at 15 781 feet as Europe’s highest peak west of the Caucasus.
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Bravest Pilot Fighting for Two
A faltering young American fighter pilot is praised for carrying two lives in wartime service. A veteran ace recalls a training mishap where the rookie accidentally shot down his best friend, yet persisted on missions and earned rare bravery for fighting the war for two.
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July Plane Output Short of Goal by 499 Aircraft
Washington officials moved to tackle a manpower shortage after July aircraft production fell 499 planes short of the 8,490 target, finishing at 8,000. The report notes B 28 Superfortresses exceeded the plan while overall output lagged.
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Wilson cites July 4 plane losses and schedule shortfall
Aircraft Production Chairman Charles E. Wilson said 300 planes were lost over the July 4 holiday due to plant inventories and vacationing workers. The schedule was short 150 planes not counted due to changes in modification procedures. Another 103 were lost because of priorities given to cargo plane production.
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Czech Army Said to Be Fighting in Italy
In Rome headquarters disclosed that about 7000 Czech troops from Bohemia and Moravia were operating in Italy. The force, deployed mid May, protects German rail lines and combats Italian partisans after being mobilized for home service.
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Salvage of Alcan Equipment Sought
Ottawa reports that Canada and the United States seek salvage arrangements for equipment used by American engineers on the Alaska highway. The US Army closes about 150 construction camps and orders salvage of usable material while blankets and perishable foodstuffs are destroyed, prompting Commons calls for investigation.
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Durbin movie move to sophisticated comedy Merry, Merry Marriage
Louella Parsons reports Deanna Durbin will star in a sophisticated comedy Merry, Merry Marriage after Lady on a Train. Anita Loos works on the project from Universal while remaining on leave from 20th Century Fox.
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Stuelpnagel Ends Life after Plot against Hitler
The French underground reports Gen Otto von Stuelpnagel, military administrator of occupied France, killed himself after the failed plot against Hitler. He allegedly ordered the arrest of Gen Oberg, then released him and returned to Berlin, before driving to Verdun and shooting himself. An enemy radio report claimed he was seriously injured by terrorists.
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Partisans claim Yugoslav gains and cut German communications
Marshal Tito announced that partisan forces captured 13 towns and villages in Yugoslavia and severed German communications between Albania and the upper Vardar valley, signaling a boost for resistance efforts in the region.
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Local Theater Schedule Highlights Wednesday Viewings
Paramount presents Home in Indiana with showings at 1 35, 3 40, 5 40, 7 45 and 9 50 plus shorts at 1 15, 3 15, 5 20, 7 25, 9 30. Iowa screens Address Unknown at 2 15, 5, 7 50 and Make Your Own Bed at 12 50, 3 35, 6 20, 9 10. State shows Roger Touhy Gangster at 2 30, 5 05, 7 40, 10 15 and You See Her Love at 1 10, 3 50, 9. Palace features Madame Curie at 1, 3 54, 6 30, 9 24 and shorts at 3, 5 56, 8 30. Rialto offers Terror House at 1 20, 4 10, 7, 9 50 and Quiet Please Murder at 3, 5 50, 8 40. Times includes Mountain Rhythm at 1 15, 3 30, 5 45, 8, 10 15 plus The Memphis Belle at 2 40, 4 55, 7 10, 12 5. Marion lists The Bridge of San Luis Rey at 7, 10 09 and The Deer Slayer at 9 02.
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