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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1948
Page
9
Italian Communists were instructed to toe the party line and remain faithful to Moscow and Stalin. A directive published in the Communist party newspaper Vanita urged vigilance against spies and provocateurs seeking to infiltrate Communist ranks.
A testimonial from Mr. C. Kirke of Dallas describes relief from rheumatic pains after taking Mertox Corypound. He reports shoulder relief, restored strength, and improved appetite, with headaches and gas subsiding. The ad promotes purchasing Mert Compound from Pay-Levs Drug and other outlets.
Washington reports Saudi Arabia refused a 15 million dollar American loan citing support for Palestine. A legation spokesman said they prefer aid from friends over those aiding their enemy. The Export Import Bank had earmarked 25 million for King Ibn Saud since 1926, with 10 million withdrawn after, and the 15 million remaining lapsed on July 15 without action.
Athens August 17 government spokesmen said the Grammos campaign against Communist rebels should end soon with the army achieving success. The defense line across the southwest front reportedly crumbled as guerrillas abandoned materials and lay wounded. Rebels in the north were reduced to a 23 mile perimeter and the army captured Grammos peak, a former stronghold of Markos Vafiades.
Hollywood chatter reports Robert Ryan chosen to star in a prize fight thriller based on Joseph Moncure March poem. The 80 minute film, directed for RKO, aims for tense suspense akin to Sorry Wrong Number, with Howard Hughes initiating production set for September 15.
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