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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1944

Page

11

Plods Nearer Florence as Nazis Make Last Stand

Allied reports say German forces, using the 4th parachute division the 6th panzer grenadiers and Tiger tanks, defend approaches to Florence in a desperate stand. Eighth Army advances steadily while air raids target German supply lines and oil depots in Bucharest and surrounding areas.

Florence Rome Pigath Florene Aled Tacit Doe Iensa Eighth Army Fhees 4Th Parachute Division Goth Panzer Grenadiers Ard Toads Ab & Heleht Mil Fifth Army Mediterranean Air Force

War Perils Face Famed Pisa Tower

An article reports the Leaning Tower of Pisa enduring war risks in Italy. It notes Allied artillery claims of damage versus German observation use, and recalls the tower’s 12th century construction, lean from its foundations, and the science linked to its unique pendulum experiments.

Pisa Italy Berlin Bonanno Ming Inelinaion Pan Hal Gall Yeo Maby

Reception for Airlines Inaugurates San Antonio Mexico Service

A reception at the Gunter hotel in San Antonio celebrates American Airlines new non stop service to Monterrey and onward to Mexico City. The plane arrives at 4 52 p m from Mexico City and will be rechristened by the Mexican consul general's wife with water from the Rio Grande. The event includes a banquet with city and airline officials and Mexican authorities. The northbound flight from Mexico City is due at 4 42 am, marking the start of daily service from San Antonio to Mexico.

Gunter Hotel American Airlines Nagship San Antonio Mexico Sane City Air Lines Chamber of Corperne Fiport Don Carlos Lalderin Monterrey Mexico City

Italian Front a Major Hitler Headache as Allied Drive Presses

Italian front remains a major operation with German leaders fearing multiple threats. Allied forces advance toward the Gothic line with Rome already fallen and Leghorn and Ancona captured, while German defenses elsewhere are bolstered as General Alexander leads a persistent assault.

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Hollywood Biz Notes Amid Jolson and Runyon Deals

Hollywood gossip column reports Damon Runyon signing with 20th Century Fox while Al Jolson pursues a Columbia project. Mentions Veronica Lake, Carmen Miranda, Ziegfeld Police set design, and various star moves including Lucille Bremer, John Vin Druten, Jonathan Gregory, and Merla Oberon. several marriages, divorces, and wartime notes pepper the page.

Hollywood Harry Weingarten M-O-M Jessie Marasion Brenda Marshall John Vin Druten Gregory Pecks Jonathan Gregory Jean Brooks RKO Isband Richard Brooks Quantico Taba Turner Steve Grane Judy Canova Chester H England Judy Merla Oberon Mike Levys Jack Haley Africa Trout Forrest Tucker Ikaite Sandra Jolley Alabama New York Tany

Girl Born to Oona Chaplin Wife of Charlie Chaplin

A girl was born to Oona Joren Chaplin, wife of comedian Charlie Chaplin, last night in Sawa Monica California weighing six pounds 11 ounces. The baby is unnamed and mother and child are reported well. This is Chaplin's fourth child.

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Warning Issued On Home Brew By Gil Brown

Gil Brown state liquor board agent warned Tues daily against making or selling home brew amid sugar shortages. Daniel Hesbrook of 1818 West Travis faced case in County Court at Law No 1 for untaxed beer. Brown noted it is simple to make using one cent per pint and sugar and water.

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