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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1944
Page
1
Washington powwow on Roosevelt renomination features Rayburn Wallace debate over VP pick. Democrats discuss Walker as national chairman while factions position for Chicago convention amid wage and military pay debates.
Allied forces renewed landings in Italy as bombardment and ground offensives press German defenses. British and French units seized positions near Minturno and Cassino while American troops advance inland. Maj. Gen. John Cannon named commanding general of the U.S. 12th Air Force.
Funeral services for Charles Dittmar 72 a San Antonio pioneer will be held Saturday at the Riche chapel with Rev AL Waltt of St Johns Lutheran church officiating He died Friday at his home S05 Howard street Survivors include brothers Guido and John A Dittmar nephew Capt Richard J Goeth and niece Mrs Carlton Adams Active pallbearers are Thomas Traggz Curtis Vaughan and others
The army and navy announce casualties among South Texas personnel. Names include private first class Thomas Carson Ir U S marine corps and corporal Daniel Alvarez with families listed, along with privates Jesuy Flores Rex Flemper Keller Smith Frank Tejeda and others from Caldwell Luling San Antonio and nearby towns. Casualties involve Marines and Navy personnel wounded in action in the Mediterranean theater.
The Daily Express reports Rommel leads Northern Russia defenses with General Fromra and General Canstensen to defend Holland while General Dolman commands western coastal batteries. The Allies plan a shadow service to mobilize hundreds of freight trains to port storage depots as invasion preparations accelerate. Train codes like ABC-4217 will guide rapid mobilization on invasion day. Three depots of up to 300 acres and 12 miles of tracks are being built by U S Army engineers with long work hours to ready materials and supplies.
Veteran of campaigns and famed salesman Col John McCormack acts as Allied force news broker in Algiers. The press briefing features cavalry calls, memories of Sicily and Ostania, and a military cross amid reflections on long family service.
An old newspaper ad promotes Penetro a salve claiming two uses to ease cold symptoms and improve circulation. It markets a 26 cent item with a two for 25 cent offer and promotes its topical application on the throat or chest for relief.
Dispatches from Dos Charny and world sport highlights include a handstand display and a profile of a key figure behind Gi hake. Coverage also mentions thanks to the Yanks and notes from Lambinda News Parade with King and Bob Crosbie, plus Charles Spivak and Duke Hilmaton.
Studio chatter centers on long career of Wylie as a prolific screenwriter. Bets and bids fly as Columbia and MGM pursue his projects and confirm casts with stars like Jean Arthur Lana Turner Claudette Colbert and Fred MacMurray. Hollywood gossip follows actors, directors, and contract disputes amid a bustling scene of readings and hopefuls.
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