Water safety disputes roil San Antonio doctors
San Antonio physicians warned the public that the city's artesian water is unsafe due to gas-forming bacteria and a rising dysentery pattern. Pediatricians urged boiling water for infants and children while experts demanded a city survey of the water system and sewage overloading.
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George B. Cormick
Water Board
Carrick
Henry N. Leopold
Cornick
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Bey
Frank M. Marti
Td Uke
Bexar County Medical T Rociety
Martin
Tye
Aubrey Hawkins
Airliner attack blamed on British planes over Med
Algiers report says a second victim died from an attack on an Air France Seaplane. A young girl passenger lost her mother as authorities accuse Royal Air Force Hurricanes of firing on the Marseille Algiers flight. Six others were wounded, four gravely, as the incident escalates toward a French British protest in London.
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Algeria
Mediterranean
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London
Aide of Stilwell Cited for Bravery
Lieut. Col. Frank Born of San Francisco, aide to Lieut. Gen. Stilwell, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in Burma. During the April 23 attack by the Chinese 200th division on Taunggyi positions, he voluntarily exposed himself to great danger in front lines under heavy enemy fire.
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New Delhi
Frank Born
San Francisco
Joseph Wy
Stilwell
Taunggyi
Burma
Convoy Survivors Land in England
American and British survivors of ships sunk in an intense Atlantic convoy attack were landed yesterday at a British port, the News Chronicle reported. Losses were suffered, but Germans are believed to have sunk some U-boats.
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London
Newa Chronicle
Money Stolen From Yanks in London
A thief broke into rooms at the American Red Crown Washington club in London and stole the wallets of sleeping United States soldiers on leave, who had saved money for a visit to the city. The Washington club serves American forces on leave.
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London
Washington Club
United States
Atlantic Charter Anniversary Not Noted By Press
London newspapers mark the first anniversary of the Atlantic Charter signing by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill with no comment. Both morning and afternoon editions let the date pass without editorial or public remark.
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London
Roosevelt
Churchill
German Air Loss in Battle Report Names Osterman
Berlin broadcasts report Squadron Leader Osterman described as Germanys most successful pursuit ace was lost in action. A communique credited him with 10 percent of all victories.
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Osterman
Ininy
Axis Loses Sea Battle Near Malta
London reports the greatest Allied-Mediterranean effort near Malta involved British cruiser Manchester and aircraft carrier Eagle. Axis losses include submarines sunk and cruisers put torpedoes, with Allied planes and ships backing Malta convoys. U S participation not confirmed by Admiralty. several ships may have been lost or damaged, while Axis claims are deemed exaggerated.
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Rome Radio
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Tyrrhenian Sea
Liewl
Reds Stop Stalingrad Attack in Major Soviet Counteroffensive
Soviet dispatches report a German breakthrough at Stalingrad repulsed as Red forces mounted a strong counterattack to drive the enemy back from the Don below Kletakays. In the Caucasus, Getfyan Dying columns closed to within 50 miles of Grogy all fields, while Voronezh and Vyazma saw heavy Soviet pressure and tank led infantry driving Germans from key positions.
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Chinese High Command Reports Heavy Casualties in
Ghungking Aug 14 The Chinese high command said 200 Japanese troops were killed and 200 wounded when an enemy force tried crossing the Will River south of Tsingtien Cheklang province on August 7. It added 300 more enemy casualties in a clash north of Langyu. In Kluangsi province Chinese forces advanced toward Hweiki.
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Cheklang
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Hweiki
Jap Gen Homma reassigned amid Pacific theater shifts
The war ministry announced Lieut. Gen Masaharu Homma was relieved as commander in chief of Japanese forces in the Philippines to permit reassignment elsewhere. The move implies possible shift of defense focus to the Solomon Islands as well as hints of action against British India. Homma, fluent in English, has a noted history with India as a special attaché and his status has tied to previously reported, now denied, rumors of his death.
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Masahaiy- Bomma
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Honinta
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Homma
Dap
India
Ormander
MacArthur
Philippines
Quin at SAPSCO Hearing in Comal
Mayor G.kk wuln City Attorney rictor Keller and assistants attended a district court hearing in New Grauniels Friday on Sim Antonio's plea of privileges in the Public Service company controversy. The city asked a condemna suit against AAPSCO properties in San Antonio rather than Comal court.
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Jack Invis
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Comal
Allied Forces Hit Jap Warships in New Guinea Solomons Fight
MacArthur announces heavy Allied air and naval strikes against Japanese warships and transports in the New Guinea area as Allied forces press to choke off aid to the Solomon Islands. Reports say air bases in the Solomons are threatened and potential for a larger naval engagement looms, with weather limiting full casualty assessments.
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McCulloch Ranchers To Hold Meetings
Brady. Aug 14. Dr I B Bow deh chief veterinarian of the Bon er experiment station to address McCulloch ranchers Thursday in first of a series of activities and barbecues sponsored by the Brady chamber of commerce stock committee. The barbecue will be at Mrs Roy Simpson's ranch four miles southwest of Brady.
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Frightened Weather: San Antonio Area Forecast Amid Scattered Thunder
Forecast notes little temperature change Friday after noon and night for San Antonio and East Texas. Scattered thunder showers expected in northwest portions Friday afternoon and in north and west portions Friday night. Weather Bureau data referenced on Page 4.
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San Antonio
Weather Bureau
Nazis in Russia Face Crisis as Northern Offensive Grows
New York reports summarize Dagens Nyheter saying a Russian offensive northwest of Moscow has become a crisis for both sides. German leaders weigh risks of shifting forces to meet a possible breakthrough while denying Russians a breathing space in the south and air campaigns.
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Purge in fascist party removes 46600 members
The Rome radio reported that the national directorate purged 46600 party members from the Foseish party. Mussolini presided as the purge was described as firm and judicial, targeting disobedience of union regulations voluntary militia avoidance and weak attitude toward party activities.
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SAPSCO Suit Ended in San Antonio Condemnation Case
County vuvye vom Ridlerson, now nun' major in the awny, Friday signed an order ending the city's condemnation suit against San Antonio Public Service Company properties. The order was issued at the city’s request, with several related motions and condemnation proceedings pending in other authorities.
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San Antonio Public Service Company
Trusty Closes Gate Leaves Self Out
JOLIET The Angld Percy Campbell 51 a trusty at the Slateville penitentiary was missing today. His duties were to open and shut the prison gate. He shut it from the inmate last night.
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Slateville
American Troop Convoy Arrives in Britain for Major Offensive
London reports a large US troop convoy reaching the British Isles in what observers call one of the biggest such moves. Units include transport, artillery and aircraft battalions as British and American forces prepare for a new offensive in Europe. General Clark calls for an early operation to capitalize on Allied momentum.
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U. S. Sends Division, London Says
Tokyo dispatch reports American landings in the Solomons caught Japan by surprise as convoy ships unloading troops near Guadalcanal are attacked. London Evening Star and Yorkshire Post note US forces advancing, with reinforcements pouring in. Allied control of Tulagi and other key islands seems likely, despite radio silence and Japanese hopes of stalling.
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Sydney Dispatch
Yorkshire Post
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Shilagi
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Tulagi Harbor
July Raids Kill 368 in Britain
British air raid reports released by the ministry of home security list 368 dead and 246 injured in July raids. Among the dead are 40 children and 160 women, with civilian communities sustaining heavy casualties across targeted areas in Britain.
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Ministry of Home Security
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