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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1942
Page
4
In Arlington Virginia a 11 month old monkey named Pete known for friendly behavior caused fear after a six day rampage. Locals teased and shot at him with BB guns leading to a chase by police. Pete was finally killed by shotgun and rifle fire after being wounded and cornered in a ravine.
An account from Gilbert describes a fierce battle where Marines and volunteers repelled Japanese forces. Pvt John Hawkins of Southgate California killed three Japs, was severely wounded, but vowed to live. Lt Oscar F Peatross, Col Carlson and Major Roosevelt praised the action, noting air raids, sunken ships, destroyed stations, and grateful naval cooperation.
Allied air operations press the German home front with daylight strikes on northern England and multiple raids across the Netherlands and northeast coast. One German fighter downed off the southwest coast as Nazis shift to remote bases. Berlin warns of new air raid signals. RAF Spitfires escort heavy bombers to Rotterdam and Dieppe targets. Russians claim widespread Berlin and eastern Europe bombardments.
Austin reports 240000 Texans in the nation’s armed forces with 140000 volunteers and 400000 draftees as of August 15 per the adjutant general’s department. The figure reflects wartime mobilization and statewide military manpower.
A coroner's jury in Colorado Springs ruled Pvt Hally Snider of Camp Carson died in a non felonious death after being wounded by a police officer during an incident. The report notes the fatal wounding occurred while Snider was involved in a police confrontation. The case centers on officer Lewis C Heinz and the circumstances of the shooting.
Dispatches report renewed Russian pressure on the Kalinin front breaking through fortifications northwest of Moscow and closing within 430 miles of the capital. Lavestia notes German troops rallied to front line duty at Rylev while Soviet forces push toward Geteitsk and Vyarma as heavy fighting continues on the northwestern front.
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