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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1944
Page
6
Postwar dispatch notes Soviet forces renewing offensive near Warsaw with large scale armor and air support. German high command reports only limited success as Red Army momentum grows, while Allied bombers from Italy supply factions resisting Nazi advances.
Allied forces moved through a burning town as fighting raged and smoke rose from buildings. German snipers in church spires faced surrender as Chartres bells rang, cheers rose, and armor roared through streets signaling victory.
Mrs. Laura Waggoner, director of Travelers Aid USO, announced a contract to Thravki and Jackson builders to start a new USO lounge beside the Southern Pacific depot. The $10,0000 facility, 62 by 62 feet, will include showers, cot rooms, lounge areas, a snack bar, and writing and reading rooms for servicemen and families, opening mid November to serve travelers during peak wartime demand.
A major blaze at the Quaker City Iron Works in northeast Philadelphia sent flaming magnesium-liberated materials soaring over 100 feet. Thirty people, including a Navy petty officer and an assistant battalion chief, were injured as the fire alarm sounded and firefighters fought the blaze near planned war supply warehouses.
New York dispatch reports the German regime offered a half million marks for a man identified as Frits Lindemann, a cited plotter against Hitler, then denounced him as deserting to the Russians. The authorities now reportedly believe Lindemann is hiding inside Germany. Also notes Brest WWI arrivals.
President Roosevelts announcement says Donald M. Nelson WPB chairman will depart for China with Maj. Gen. Patton to stay for months. Nelson will meet with Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek to discuss military supply and economic issues. Vice Chairman Charles B Wilson will serve as WPB chairman in his absence.
Four major powers prepare to outline an armed peace blueprint at Washington's Dumbarton Oaks as Hull opens the talks. Stettinius to lead US delegation with Britain and China joining. Russians to attend as observers. Preparations span three weeks ahead of a broader plan for a world security organization.
New York dispatch cites Chungking radio claiming heavy fighting around Hengyang with Chinese west of Hengyang gaining ground and southern attacks repelled. Western Hupeh forces reportedly in motion as Japanese reports contest gains along the Yongtee river.
Corpus Christi authorities file forgery charges against G Paseman 4 for forging and passing checks totaling about 6100 linked to the Cott Beverage Co. Suspect held by El Paso police after arrest on a Los Angeles bound train. detectives pursue further inquiries.
The body of John Lindeland aged about 84 was found hanged in Corpus Christi on a ventury road after a rope was looped around his neck. A coroner concluded suicide. He had owned property and lived there 17 years. Two brothers in Minnesota are listed as surviving relatives.
Hurricane strike near Jamaica prompts Miami Weather Bureau warning. A mother and her five year old baby were born today in the vicinity of Jamaica hospital after the storm passes. Both mother and child reported in excellent health. Winds estimated 60 mph or higher. A Bethlehem Steel shipyard launch notes a 10 000 ton cruiser towed to yard. public workouts underway with expected crew and life at sea.
Lieut Royce W PyiceL of San Antonio performs a daring rescue of squadron commander Capt Berb W Marshaldr after a Mustang is crippled by flak in Nazi airspace. Priest lands in a grain field and guides Marshal to safety, joining the plane before takeoff as a haystack is cleared. Marshal, once a Van derbilt football star, now based in Greenville, Texas. Priest is the son of Whiman F Priest of 443 Donaldson Avenue and wears the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster.
Submarine builder Electric Boat in Groton Connecticut faces a renewed flare up as hundreds of workers failed to report for work less than a day after a four day strike ended. The Walkout trimmed production and management dismissed 24 union steering committee members, three others as labor hours lost approach one million across the 11 000 workers.
Greenville report of a training airfield accident describes four fatalities including Lieut Manley T. Olson and Aviation Student Robert G. Green. Commanding Major Herbert Neweham stated the crash occurred yesterday afternoon near Caminares Tennessee territory as Majors Army airfield investigated.
A Stockholm dispatch relayed by Beitah radio said negotiations between Finland and Russia are making progress. It noted President Field Marshal Baron Karl Gustav von Mannerheim is playing an active role in the discussions.
Waco reported August 19 that Leroy Allison a 16 year old who was injured early Thursday while walking in his sleep died today. He fell from a second story window at his home.
A Caribbean weather advisory places the storm 200 to 220 miles south of Port au Prince Haiti as it moves west and northwest at about 15 miles per hour. Authorities urge precautions for Jamaica and western and northwestern sectors while rain affects portions of the region. The report notes unsettled conditions and extended rain in the area.
Aug 18 report from Taylor states Mr and Mrs W B Pryor announce their son Fred Pryor is serving in the U S Navy with a regular assignment since June. The family notes his status as a serviceman and requests correspondence.
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