U S 15th Air Force Bays 45 Nazis in Wide Raids
The U S 15th Air Force destroyed 45 enemy planes in sweeping raids over central Europe including a heavy attack on Vienna. A Liberator returned from the mission bearing battle scars yet crew praised the seven enemy fighters shot down. Allied losses were heavy with 20 line airplanes lost hôm.
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U. S
15Th Air Force
RCME
Luftwaffe
Central Europe
Vienna
Neats
Rome
Ralaston
An Malan
Hungary
Yugoslavia
Viennna
Markersdorf
Fanto
Teast
British Gain in Arno River Area
British and Indian troops of the Eighth army advanced on both sides of the upper Arno river in Italy capturing Mount Foresto and other points amid enemy resistance. Minor gains were reported in the Adriatic sector where Polish and Italian troops held Metauro river banks about 12 miles from the coast.
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Rome
Eighth Army
Arno
Italy
Mount Foresto
Adriatic
Metauro
Liberty Ship Sinking Off Naples Reported
Washington reports the loss of the Liberty ship James Guthrie off Naples a few weeks ago after both James Guthrie and Liberty ship Alexander Graham Bell discharged military cars there and began return voyage. The Alexander Graham Bell reached a home port despite extensive damage. there were no casualties.
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Washington
James Guthrie
Naples
War Shipping Administration
Alexander Graham Bell
Alexander “Aham Bell
Italians Called On to Stop Nazis
The United Nations radio at Algiers quoted General Alexander of Allied forces in Italy calling patriot groups in northern Italy to halt or destroy a large contingent of German troops fleeing from southern France. The broadcast noted a German troop shift toward the Hallan border and ordered no passage for the enemy with instruction to attack and pursue wherever possible.
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Florence
Metaure
Adriatic
Havewken i
WEW
York
Uhe
United Nations Radio Ab
Algiers
Alexander
al- Ated
Italy
France
Hallan
Germany
Photographer Uses Sign Language to Get Names at Rally
In New York on August 24 a newspaper photographer used sign language to coax three Russian naval officers to pose for a picture at the rally praising the emancipation of Parliament yesterday. He then asked for their names with a pad and pencil, and one officer wrote You with our name, Certainly. all three spoke English fluently.
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New York
Parla
Vets Stress Destruction of Jap Power
CHICAGO Aug 24 INS The Veterans of Foreign Wars at their 45th annual encampment called for Japan disarmament and a peace time US army of no less than 3 000 000 with modern equipment to deter oppression They urged policing Germany by the United Nations and urged that combat service length determine military discharge priority They endorsed battle pay and extra compensation for those in combat and voted against admitting women to VFW membership though a path for future inclusion via separate posts was left open.
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Chicago
INS
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Japan
United States
United States of
Germany
United Nations
Geman
Congress
VFW
Iy Service
Cash for Ideas Won At Kelly Field in Victory Contest
In San Antonio s Kelly Field four civilian employers received cash prizes in the government dens for Victory contest bringing Kelly Field awards to about 3000 in the past week. Three men shared the 250 top prize for a new carburetor mount that protects parts during shipment. Recipients were Charles Foerster Andrew Ankhrom and Meredith Fardwell. A 125 prize went to Harry Benson for a measuring device aiding rapid identification of maching screws rivets and cotter pins. Alfred Saenger of the supply division presented the awards.
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San Antonio Air Service Command
Kelly Field
Charles Foerster
Avondale Avenue
Andrew A. Ankhrom
Cass Avenue
Meredith W. Fardwell
Club Drive
Harry H. Benson
Carrol!avesque
Alfred ©. Saenger
Patch
Washington
Senate
Alexander M. Patch Jr
Crew Jumps Pilot Brings Plane Home in Fortresses Return
Lieut. Ware Christianson led a 10 man crew in a Flying Fortress to a Vienna raid. Plagued by engine failures and a fire, Christianson regained control with two engines and auto pilot failed. He ordered bailouts, then fought to recover from a spin and bring the crippled bomber home safely, flying low to clear mountains with one engine silent.
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Rome
Wareren Christianson
Minneapolis
Minn
Vienna
Ack
Fink
Christianson
Ming
Jeft
Christ. Wanson
Changes at Bexar Polling Places Told Eight
In Bexar County eight polling place changes were announced by R. Gore chairman of the Democrats. Precinct 2 will move to A. M. Vetter’s residence and other precincts have new locations as listed.
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Bexar
Bexar County
R. Gore
Demontratis
A. M. Vetter
Resi
Early Lighting and Precinct Notices in 1944 San Antonio
A June 24, 1944 San Antonio Lights page lists precincts and residents at addresses like 1691 West Poplar and 1111 West King's Highway along with local merchants. The column notes grease soaked reeds used for lighting in early American homes where candles were scarce.
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Norwich
ST. Mary's University
Berlin
Ranz von Papen
Turkey
Jean
Ankara
Int'l
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Yen Panthers
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San Antonio
G.pa
SAN Antonio Downtown Motors, Inc
Glenn Foster
Nash General
Oldsmobile CO
Goad Motors
Herpel-Gillespie
Jordan-Ivers Motor Co
Ledlow-Adams Motor CO
Gene Meador, Inc
Milam Chevrolet
Mission City
Ponting
D. R. Mitchell Motors
George Mueller Motors
Q.T.A
Assnormsby Chevrolet CO
Orsingeer Motor CO
POE Motor Company
Buick CO
Smith Motor Sales CO
Winerich Motor Sales CO
Kelly
Bolte
East Commerce
Oteery
Buy War Sonds
Aa Drug Stores
Meyer
Castile
Mead's
Pablum
Mennen
Magnesia
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Woodbury
LYON
Chimie
Ipilance
Walgreen
Bezone
Ree
Doan
LE Secret
Keller
Devilbiss
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