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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1944
Page
11
American light tanks nicknamed Cracker Boxes led a bold assault near Cassino, sealing the Mount Castel. The drive aimed at the St Benedict abbey and German defenses, a surprise attack that struck the enemy and shifted the battle in favor of the Fifth Army at Cassino.
An improvised wartime narrative describes Lieutenant Crowder and soldiers from the Cracker Box company preparing a jump into battle near Castellone. They detail road repairs by French engineers, concealment efforts, mortar fire, and the jump-off at dawn with the objective of securing a covered position despite enemy opposition.
An account describes tanks advancing through a muddy valley near Cassino under German fire. Four tanks were lost to shelling before reaching position, with crews fighting through ruins and antitank fire from Hill 693. The 2:30 pm attack used eight tanks led by Lieutenants Crews and Trent, while infantry absence left no prisoners to dispose of.
The port of New York has become the busiest harbor in history and is handling ten times the traffic of the peacetime peak. The War Shipping Administration lifted the veil of secrecy for a few hours to newsmen to reveal the vast facilities and operations underway.
Five civilian Coast Guard employees were indicted for selling merchant ship jobs for ten dollars each. Assistant U S Attorney McCauley said the five certified greenhorns for second cook or baker positions created untrained workers for higher rating jobs.
Marfa marks Pan American Day with a large aerial review and cadet class graduation at the Marfa Army Air Field. Attendees include numerous military and civilian figures from Mexico and the United States, highlighting cross border ties. The note mentions America, Bartow, Alaska as a northern continental point.
Allied forces announce Italian troops on Mt Marrone near Cagana repulsed German forces, killing several and capturing one, the first Nazi prisoner taken by the Liberated Italy army. An American ambush on the Anzio front wounded two and killed four. British patrols engaged near Carprovolo. Allied air and naval units hit German communications, rail bridges, and coastal targets, with several ships and planes reported lost.
Michael Strange’s son Robin Thomas, 28, was found dead in his bed at the estate near Warren Connecticut. State Police Lt. Paul Lavi revealed the death as due to natural causes after examination by Dr. H G Stevens a medical examiner. Miss Strange was once married to the late John Barrymore.
New figures from E Earl Lothrop of the Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce of America estimate U S airlines will spend about 512 million dollars to acquire 1700 transport planes within two years after World War II. Major carriers prefer newer models over wartime transports and expect lower costs with production. Lothrop projects up to 4500 new private planes in two years, including around 2500 helicopters.
The army and navy list missing in action and wounded in Europe include several South Texas personnel led by First Lieutenant Willan J. Cok and Second Sergeant Barvin E. Leidl. The notices name homes in Edinburg Boerne Sweet Home Karnes City and San Antonio with relatives and addresses. Also listed are wounded soldiers like Corporal Tomas M. Livia and Private First Class Gaston W. Lander Jr along with others from Mission Robstown and Presidio. The Navy lists wounded and the piece notes a science feature by Robert D. Potter on how bullets reveal friend or foe.
First Lieut. H. G. Simmons of 136 Grapeland Avenue returns to San Antonio after a year in the Southwest and Central Pacific where he flew 50 combat missions as navigator for a Liberator. He notes he did not see close up action, though his planes supported Munda and Marshall Islands campaigns. He holds the Distinguished Flying Cross with one cluster and the Air Medal with six clusters. He is Harlandale High School class of 1936.
London newspapers praise Anthony Eden for his foreign policy record and war leadership. Editorials defend his stance against rumors of resignation, arguing Britain and the empire must act from a strong, unwavering position and reject appeasement in international affairs.
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