Revolution in All Europe Expected
Special to London reports a predicted Communist inspired upheaval sweeping Europe from Italy to the continent. British circles warn of a red uprising spreading to Spain, Portugal, the Balkans, and possibly France or Germany, with Eisenhower’s offer and Badoglio’s government seen as catalysts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Randal
London
Italy
Jess Maréisal Badogno
Eisenhower
Aly
Britain
Spain
Portugal
Hearst
Generalissimo
Franco
Trailan
Reuters
I London
Talian
Stefani
Badoglio
Moscow
Jabout
Balkans
France
Germany
England
Europe
Pu'ture
Glider Crash in St Louis Kills Ten
A military glider crash at Lambert Field in St Louis killed ten people during a public demonstration. Victims include Maj William Robertson, city officials, and prominent business leaders. Investigators from the Army and local authorities will probe the disaster as glider flights are halted pending inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Lambert St. Louis Field
Maj
Wiliam
Robertson
Solany
William Dee Becker
Thomas N. Dysart
Chamber of Commerce
Max D. Doyne
Loui
Milton ©. Klugh
Ecormuand
Stoutfield
J. Indianapolis
Pic
J. M. Davis
Troop Carrier Command
Tie Sity
Dosepe
Payne
Headfield
Ralph Page
Army Service Command
Lambert Hield
Johnston
Army
Hazelton
Ahab Ft
Klugh
Riia
Charles A. Studbergh
Hot Weather Returns To Texas After Brief Relief
The heat wave builds again across Texas with 100 degree readings in North Texas and drought in much of the state. Forecasters show no relief on the horizon as hot conditions persist, despite scattered heavy rains in the south central region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Texas
Weather Bureau
North Texas
Dallas
Guns Recovered Turned on Axis in Sicily Campaign
Allied information services report two giant British made howitzers from 1917 were recovered in Sicily. The weapons were turned over to Italy during World War I and later captured from Italian coastal defenses in the Sicilian campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Catanian
Sicily
Britain
Italien
Archbishop Lucey Probes Bexar County Charity Efforts
Archbishop Hubert E Lucey pressed Bexar County leaders on charity spending and tax relief asking if other commissioners besides Bob Uhr share views on appropriations for the needy. He cited Santa Rosa hospital charity totals and orphan care costs at local institutions, while Uhr sought details on delinquent tax collections and Archbishop supported direct relief comparisons with Dallas and Harris counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Uhr
Uhr
Hubert E. Lucey
Ute
Commissioners Court
League Wits
Bigges
Bexar County
Yon Lee Sudderth
Bexar Dickson Street
Strait County
Kellyveston County
Mield
Dallas County
U.S
Harris County
Fagcloner A. V. Kalghé
Sudderth
Devautt
Bexar
Germans Renew Offensive Along Po River in Italy War
Allied and Axis forces clash along the Italian front as the British Eighth Army resumes action at Catania and American forces push toward Messina. Reports claim Ser Stefano and surrounding towns fall, with ten thousand prisoners taken and major rail and road corridors secured for further Allied advance.
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Aiversat¢d
Americana
Riga
Naples
Cieneral Eisenhower
Capodicha Skdrole
Vanes
San Stefano
Messina Strat
Catan
Mussolini
Alsperch
Sicily
An Gert
Bernard B. Domigameny
Eighth Army
Mistretta
Sax Stefano
Prisoke
Mussolini’s Family Held and Allies Reported Prisoners
Unimpeachable sources say Mussolini’s kin including his father, wife, and son-in-law Count Galeazzo Clano are under investigation while Vita Mussolini is reported dead after involvement with fascists in Milan. General Ugo Cavalera and other former leaders were said held at Rome, with tensions rising.
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BEA
Mussolini
Galeazimo Clano
Vita Mussolini
Milan
Uga Cavalera
Braschi
Rome
Woman Uses Toy to Fend Off Intruder in Dallas
In Dallas on August 2, Mrs. Helen Yarbrough used a toy pistol to deter and capture a negro who tried to enter her home after hearing a rear window break. She moved behind him and ordered him inside, guarding him until police arrived.
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Dallas
Helen Yarbrough
Fall Tomato Crop In Valley Planted In Autumn
McAllen August 2 The Rio Grande Valley fall tomato crop is being planted though it will not match the spring harvest in revenue. Most acreage is set in plats or seedbeds with transplanting planned later.
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Mcallen
Ro Grande Valley
German Army Guards Northern Italy Invasion Preparations
German forces have established positions across Northern Italy with strong units reporting to occupy the Upper Adige valley above and below Trento as Italian resistance and Allied pressure grow. Milan and Zara are cited as targets for future operations, while Fiume remains a key logistic focus and lines of defense along the Po and Turin routes are being fortified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Madrid
Italy
Marshall Badoglio
Thay Sying
Badoglio
Madrid
Adige
Trento
Brenner Pass
Milan
Fiume
Turin
Wals
Gulf of Venice
Zara
Funhell
Greece
Monttenegro, Berois
Albania
Hitler
Trieste
Balkans
Venice
Great Plain
Bolpine
Vahic
Eisenhower
Seval
St!' Spezia
Rave
Pesarg
Avacons
Appenines
Lax
Todt Labor Organization
Po Valley
Tulle Élos
Balkane
Genoa
Prench Riviera
Bony Trallan
Northstaaly
U S Troops Battle Craggy Hills to Seize Nicosia
Eye witness dispatches from Richard Tregaskis describe U S forces fighting through craggy Sicilian terrain near Nicosia under German fire. The report notes heavy artillery, stubborn defenses, and a difficult advance with two bunkers overrun as the American drive continues toward key positions in Sicily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicosia
U.S
Richard Tregaskis
International News Service
LON
Stall
Nicobia Pront
INS
Stary Bank
Nirmal
America
Ourj
Sicily
Nitasia
Ivaniyils
Hidalgo Land Sold for 488250 in Hidalgo County
In Edinburg on August 2 a sale recorded at $488 250 saw over 21 900 acres in Hidalgo County change hands to A W Beaurline of Chicago from Southland Life Insurance Dallas. Beaurline did not reveal planned use. In Houston a separate note mentions a $500 000 wartime apartment project of 32 buildings with 8 apartments.
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Edinburg
Hidalgo County
A. W
Houston
Weather outlook for San Antonio area shows small temp shifts
Forecast indicates a light temperature change in the San Antonio vicinity with minor cooling during Monday night and slight warming Tuesday morning. The pattern suggests little overall variation through Tuesday afternoon and night. weather bureau notes minimal impacts on planned activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Add
Texas
Weather Bureau
Dita
Invasion of Kiska Island Report Gains Steam
A Vichy radio report claims American forces have begun the invasion of Kiska in the Aleutians. Washington had no confirmation, but officials considered an American landing likely after weeks of naval and air bombardment. The report said the invasion started Sunday as weather approached.
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Washington
INS
Kiska Island
Aleutians
Tokyo
Gillespie Peach Crop Reaches Peak Profits
Harvest of Gillespie county peaches at peak with unprecedented grower profits. Prices run about 4 per bushel, demand outstrips supply. crop value estimated between 200 400 and 250 000 dollars. Pioneers laid groundwork. thousands of acres shifted to peach orchards. county agent Henry Grote notes top prices and large peaches over 12 inches in circumference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travehiursburo
Gillespie County
Henry Grote
Rosso Named to Italian Office in Foreign Press
Berlin dispatch reports Dr. Augusta Rosso, veteran Italian diplomat with an American wife, appointed secretary general of the Italian foreign office. The note recalls earlier Turkish ambassadorship discussions halted by German protests over Rosso’s marriage and links to U.S. diplomat circles.
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London
Aus
Berlin
DNB
Augusta Rosso
Foreign Office
Ankara
Rosko
Apumshens
Ltailan
Turkey
Iamonk
Evonnels
Chet Lite
America
FF Wokkinson Bunker
Washington Society
Tmiateon
Laurence A. Stein
Thardl
U.S
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Ligurian Sea
Parma
Erona
Padi
PO River
Ravenna
Riminé S
Pasaro
Jagentari
Pacer
Slavia
Laghornk
Ancona
Duce
Woman
Foltz Vhak Etnmealbe
Othur
Fon
Hidalgo
Vichy
Kiska
Rosso
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