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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1944

Page

4

Nazis Misled Saw Quick Anzio Victory

Stockholm April 24. Agne Haine reports from Rome on German misconceptions about Halter’s counter offensive and the Allied bridgehead at Anzio. He describes food shortages, black market activity, and civilian resilience in Rome during the siege and winter.

Stockholm Rome Halter der Fuhrer Europe Hengeheands Goebbela Nottsne Wridgrhoud Raime Ratinsing Don Bint Taya Amily Y Germany

Ex Stage Star Burned to Death in New York Hotel Fire

New York police say Mrs. Mary Ellen Urry formerly Marian Harris a former vaudeville star was found dead in her hotel room as a fire started in bed investigators believe a dropped cigarette caused the blaze Urry formerly lived in England with husband Leonard Urey who fled during an air raid.

New York Mary Ellen Urry Pollen Marian Haris Josh Might AN Hee Urry Charles Jonnstan Mery England Leonard Urey Meir

Dr Walton To Testify At College Station Hearing

SAN ANGELO April 2 A former Texas A and M president Dr Walton will testify at a preliminary hearing of the senate educational investigative committee in College Station. Committee chair Metcalfe said Walton would appear with Senator Ward Lane before sessions Friday and Saturday. Other college boards and staff members are expected to testify as the committee probes administrative changes at the college.

San Angelo Petrose Mevenlly Walton Texas A M. Ha Senate Educational Investigative Committee College Station Metcalfe Warding Lane Center Sali Neth L. Leachman Dallas

S A Marine Recalls Tarawa Combat Words

Oakland April 4 Marine Private Smith of San Antonio recounts Tarawa as a place you never walk but run as the devil. A Guadalcanal veteran, he was wounded in the knee in 1942 and earned the Purple Heart. He also survived a jaw wound from Japanese fire after aiding Marines all day.

Sith Twawa Beach Young Smit George Smith San Antonio Brackenridge High

Funeral services for Col. James H Gambrell in Dallas

Funeral services held today in Dallas for Col James Halbert Gambrell a former Dallas physician dead in the city. He served with the Eighth Service Command military training division at the time of his death. Burial planned in El Paso.

Dallas James Halbert Gambrell Eighth Service Command el Paso

Two Negroes Escape Hunt County Jail After Slugging Jailer

In Greenville on April 24 two inmates, Howard Gaillin and Charles Dixon, escaped Hunt County jail after striking Jailer Som Glass, 67, over the head with a falling pin. Glass was unconscious and taken to a hospital in serious condition from loss of blood.

Greenville Apri Hunt County Howard Gaillin Charles Dixon Wrack Wolk Som Glass Wolfe Glass

Argentine protest over March of Time film in Washington

Argentine embassy officials protested to the U S State Department and the Inter-American affairs coordinator against the March of Time film South American Front citing offensive treatment of Argentina. They charged excessive focus on Brazil, a censored view of other South American nations, and likened the portrayal to German propaganda.

Atel Corse Heat Washington State Department inter-American Affairs March of Time Argentina Buenos Aires Brazil Brasil Eure Marth Aleg. Ib IV Spain

Mexico's Movie Dispute Settled

Mexico moves to end a labor dispute that halted film production after the actors union and technicians clashed over unit affiliation. The actors unit led by comedian Candinflas gained independence from technicians under a negotiated settlement with Labor Undersecretary Manuel Paleips.

Mexico City Mexico Manuel Paleips Candinflas Groupp

Barbecue Set For S A Jaycees Rodeo Night

Members of the chamber of commerce will be treated to barbecue and barbecue at 2 rodeo night program at Mulberry Avenue and River Drive. Hosts will be Dudley Storey and W. Brooks. The Jaycees sponsor the annual rodeo with discussion planned.

By Wun Chamber of Commerce Mulberry Sye~nue River Drive Dudley Storey Y. Brooks Jaycees

Kraut Killers of Fifth Army Hold Sector in Mech Cavalry Fight

Quigley’s Kraut Killers, a mechanized cavalry unit under Captain Hugh B. Quigley of Nutley New Jersey, maintain contact with allied forces for 37 days in the Fifth Army sector. The squad reports close combat, high morale and unexpected livestock acquisitions as they press the German lines.

Geqege Tucker L— “Quigley Americas Hector Fifth Army Hugh B. Quighley Nutley N. Jd Quigley Isi Mapley Rysey Inoy

Casualties 7 Texans Wounded In War Department Notice

The War Department lists seven Texans wounded in action in the European theater and Mediterranean and Southwest Pacific areas. Names include Clyde T. Giles, Mare Giles, Whitsett. Edward Abrige Brackettville. Arebato Refigio Arebato Alice Pie Allen J. Ashby. Vernon W. Barker Lockhart. Elton H. Mayfield Bay Avenue Gan Antanta Kant. Joel W. Westbrook San Angelo. Jerome F. Pass Schylenbury.

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Gloria Topping Engaged to General Edward Alexander

Gloria Baker Topping, famed debutante, announced engagement to General Edward H Alexander, commander of the Caribbean wing air transport command based at West Palm Beach. This will be her first marriage since a prior divorce from Henry J Topping Jr. The general, 42, is a native of Watseka.

Navy Air Arm Alexander Watseka

Home Town Waits for Sgt. Kelly

Pittsburgh awaits Sgt. Charles Commando Kelly returning for a 2 PM parade schedule with press conferences and radio appearances in a citywide celebration. A Washington War Department visit and potential postponement depend on weather and travel time, set against primary election day concerns.

Pittsburgh INS Charles Commando” Kelly Steel City Bempa Vallay One War Department Washington Lamon

Association to Elect Officers for Bexar Tuberculosis Group

New officers and 12 directors will be elected at the annual meeting of the Bexar County Tuberculosis Association at 8 p m Monday in the Oriental room of the Gunter Hotel. A final report will be made on the 1942 Christmas Seal Drive.

Bexar County

Pruning Tomatoes to a Single Stem for Training

Garden experts advise pruning tomato plants to a single main stem, removing side shoots, and tying the stalk to a stake or cage. This method concentrates energy for fruit growth, improves air circulation, reduces disease risk, and supports plant height as the season progresses. Regular checks keep growth steady and fruiting focused.

Prune Tomatnes Tn Garden Experle

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