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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1944

Page

5

Faker Reveals Cassino Raid Killed Own Men

Allied commander Lieut. Gen. C. Baker disclosed at a April press conference that bombs from the Cassino raid missed the target due to mechanical failures and misidentification, killing several Allied troops behind front lines. He said the operation, while not breaking German resistance, accomplished air force goals and highlighted limits of aerial bombardment.

Naples Tre C. Baker Ding Baker Venatro Eaker Cassino Elfort

Flying Yank Newsboys Report World’s Largest Circulation

The American air force newsboys say their propaganda newspapers distribute about 2.5 million copies daily across occupied Europe and Germany. They claim the papers prepare the population for an imminent invasion and cite harsh penalties for reading or sharing the leaflets.

U. S. Homber Eneand aAmerican Airforce Artresses Taegest. News Europe Germany

U S Planes Bomb Pas de Calais and French Airfields

U S Liberators hit the Pas de Calais coast for a second day with Thunderbolt escorts, no planes lost. R A F bombers raid Toulouse repair plants, reported effective by moonlight. Mustangs escort deep into Germany hitting airfields at Bourges Tours Laval and Chartres. several enemy planes destroyed on the ground.

London France Pas-de-Calais Thunderbolt Toulouse Spain Air Ministry Berlin Munich Rumania Proest Oases Britain Mediterranean U.S Germany U. S Bourges Tours Laval Chartres

Funeral for Elma Spielman in Webster City

Funeral services were held for Elma Spielman who died after injuries from a bus train collision at Normaville field. He worked at Fort Sam Houston motor pool and was father to Lieut. R. B. Spielman and Lieut. Kermit Spielman. Survivors include widow Leona and several children. parents and sisters are also named.

Elma Spielman M.and Nuruhoyle Field Webster City Spielman R. B. Spielman Akers Funeral Home Leona B. Spielman Fetiba Saul Pegase Fendel Spielman Kermit R. B David Supielmen Alice Spielman Lucille Gilkins Starl Collins Lure and Colead A. Spieland Cor~ Reg

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