Gunner Recalls European Raid and Heroic Air Crew
MARLINGEN Apr 41 Staff Sgt Edward Denning of San Antonio recounts a raid over Italy from England aboard the Hornet piloted by Capt Arthur Philips. Flying Fortress formation faced heavy Axis defenses near Lyte submarine bases, with several bombers hit but the mission completed. Denning, wounded by 50 caliber bullets, earned the Purple Heart and now trains at Hetlingen Army Gunnery School.
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Marlingen
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Warflight account of a World War II air crew combat
A veteran recounts surviving a heavy air attack as a waist gunner named Joe neutralized threats. The opening exploited by Nazi agents led to injuries from 0 caliber shells during mid flight. Captain Phillips dodged further threats, returning to base with casualties and subsequent medical leave.
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Milk Bank Aids Premature Babies At Santa Rosa Hospital
In Santa Rosa, a milk bank on the children's floor uses pasteurized mothers milk to feed premature babies, with three thriving infants this week. Volunteers urge healthy mothers to donate, noting milk can mean life or death for small infants and that donations are sought from all races and creeds. Volunteers advise interested mothers to visit the second floor for details and supervisor contact.
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Santa Rosa Hospital
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Buy Your Lot Today for Home Ownership Soon
An earnest wartime real estate plea urges buyers to purchase home lots immediately to secure prime, fully improved sites with utilities and paving. It links lot-buying to war bond support, promising immediate possession and protection against rising prices. Mentions San Antonio Real Estate Board and Realtor qualifications.
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Pearl Harker
Pub
San Antonio
Victoria Receives Traffic Safety Award in Houston
Victoria secures a traffic safety award for zero fatalities in 1989 and Fortis' record of no traffic deaths in 1942. Ys Lorn will attend the Houston dinner April 27 where Mayor Bon's Jordan will accept the honor. In population under 25,000, Victoria again posted zero traffic deaths. Killed with assault. Palfarebias Aprilie Benne Orly and Santiago Bre sera were killed in a separate murder case in Brooks County as indicted.
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Victoria
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Palfarebias
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Santiago Bresera
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Brooks County Grand Jury
VEW Post to Install Officers at Engle's Hall Turkey
Installation of officers at Motor Transport Post 1482 of Veterans of Foreign Wars and its auxiliary will be held at Engle's Hall in Turkey. New post officers include C. V. Lchirmacher commander J. I Strahle senior vice commander Convery junior vice commander 6% Hy Matthies quartermaster BG Cheney and others. Auxiliary officers include Tile Han S Whaley president Margaret Bchirmacher senior vice president Eleanor Keller junior vice president Martina Matthies treasurer Druesila Reet secretary Nell Canvery chaplain Alta Lee Duryea Quisa Meealt Tudlie White and others.
Latin Dances To Feature Villita Fete
Two all American programs titled Fiesta Tali Villita will be staged Saturday night May 15 by the San Antonio Art League during Fiesta week. An 200 cast will perform at Arneson River Theater at 8 15 p m directed by Bertha Almaguer. North of the Border will be sung as the theme. After 9 20 p m a second program by Latin American entertainers and Don Bernardo Martinez Orchestra will follow with folk and vocal numbers. Admission charged for the second program.
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San Antonio
Art Jeague
Arneson River
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la Willie
Murle
Don Bau
Ardo Martinez
Senate Backs End to Devaluation Authority in Currency Move
In Washington April 11 Republican senators hailed the rejection of Roosevelt era devaluation powers as a major currency victory. The Senate passed by unanimous consent a bill extending the 2 billion gold stabilization fund through June 90 1945, while striking provisions continuing devaluation authority. Senator Taft said the action ends a decade long fight for common sense in the currency and could bolster the bond drive. Democratic banking leaders agreed not to renew devaluation authority this session.
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