Allies Drive On in Threat To Florence
Allied armies in Italy advanced up to 25 miles, sweeping through towns to Grosseto and 65 miles below Florence. Fifth and Eighth armies reached 25 miles beyond Rome, faulted German lines along the Pisa Rimini front named Gothic line, with Rome-north advance through Terni to Todi and beyond.
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Allied
Naples
Grosseto
Rome
Florence
Fifth
Todi
Mark W. Clark
Rimini-Pisa
Italy
Harold R. L. G. Alexander
Adriatic
Apennines
Eighth
Terni
Massa Mantaro
Eighth Army
Orvieto
Tender aching burning feet remedy advertises Osco Drug Co
An advertisement touts an original bottle of Emerald Or as a remedy for foot troubles. It promises relief after short treatments and cautions that multiple bottles may be needed for best results. The copy emphasizes a non staining antiseptic that won’t leave greasy residue and claims satisfaction with faithful use.
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Osco Drug Co
Ast
Marines Hold Fast in Rendova Swamps War Bonds Rally
The U S treasury department states that it is men and alligators against the enemy in the Rendova swamps. Marines remain in hand and urged to keep buying more war bonds than ever before.
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Rendova
U. S. Treasury Department
Fifth Army advances near Lake Bolsena to Florence
Advanced ten miles above Lake Bolsena and seized Ficulle seven miles northwest of the lake. Fifth army troops captured Aquafendente and several towns while facing three German divisions. Major units opposing them were the 162nd Turcoman, Twentieth Luftwaffe, and 356th Infantry, though the defense is described as inadequate to slow the push toward Florence. Medium bombers attacked railroad bridges and yards along the west coast and Florence area. Strategic air force fighters struck several southern France airfields.
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Lake Bolsena
Ficulle
Fifth Army
Aquafendente
162Nd Turcoman
Twentieth Luftwaffe
356Th Infantry
Fifth
Florence
Strategic Air Force
France
Indictment Against Kielly Is Dismissed
DES MOINES AP A man slaughter indictment against Leo E Kielly 41 State Center Ia implement dealer was dismissed by Polk County District Judge O S Franklin on recommendation of the county attorney s office The charge was dismissed for lack of evidence A 30000 damage suit by Mrs Lena Anderson widow of Harold Duke Anderson fatally injured Jan 1 by Kielly s car was also dismissed after Anderson accepted 5750 in settlement These developments followed a 1000 fine Kielly paid in Folk county district court for failure to render assistance to an injured person
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Des Moines
Leo E. Kielly
State Center
Iac
Polk
O. S. Franklin
Franklin
Sana Kielly
Lena Anderson
Harold “Duke” Anderson
Kielly
Anderson
Folk County District Court
Second Sioux City Cop Is Suspended
In Sioux City Iowa AP reports the indefinite suspension of Captain Julius Myron in the George Williams case. Williams 41 was arrested June 2 for intoxication and died after being taken to a hospital. An autopsy result was awaited. Patrolman Harry Sencenbaugh was suspended indefinitely the day after Williams' arrest.
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Sioux City
Julius Myron
George Williams
Marvin Lambert
Williams
Harry Sencenbabaugh
Force
Dismiss Tax Suits Against Al Capone
Federal Judge Elwyn R. Shaw dismissed, at government request, a suit to collect 119367 dollars from Al Capone and 14 prohibition era associates for taxes on beer seized during Prohibition. Eleven defendants settled. four died. Capone paid 30000 dollars in settlement.
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Chicago
Elwyn R. Shaw
al Capone
John B. Stephan
U. S
Stephan
Capone
Government's Claim Against Him and Relatives
The government brings action against an unnamed male, his brother Ralph, and six others. The filing outlines charges and seeks specified relief from the court. Names, roles, and precise charges are not fully detailed in the fragment.
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Ralph
State Board Purchases 129025 Tons Coal for Institutions
DES MOINES AP The state board of control bought 129 025 tons of coal for the coming fiscal year at 522 697. Fuel cost rose about 25 percent from prior years as prices varied by coal type. Coal will be delivered to state institutions for use during the fiscal year beginning July 1. Twenty one firms offered bids and 18 were successful.
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Des Moines
State Board of Control
Aid Sought for Mothers by Iowa Service Men
DES MOINES AP reports about 5 000 applications for financial aid to mothers who are wives of service men. The program, in operation since earlier months, was extended through Thursday. Initial payments have totaled eighty four dollars and fifty six cents per case.
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Des Moines
The Unions Turn Against Government Over War Burdens
A historical commentary rails at unions for relying on government support during the war. It argues that with inflation controls and wartime burdens tightening, unions react with resentment, likening them to children upset at curtailed parental generosity.
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