Allied Air Forts Blast Axis Over Sicily and Sardinia
Allied headquarters report a major air offensive led by U S Flying Fortresses and Liberators over Sicily and Sardinia with 42 German planes downed and 32 Allied planes lost in 24 hours. Liberators attacked rail yards, depots, oil tanks, and air bases while downing several fighters, with one pilot credited for a seven-killer sortie.
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Allied
North Africa
al- Hieg
U.S
Sicily
Sardinia
Gerblni
Marsan
Licata
Selacea
Catania
Villaridro
Agaist E
Middle East
U. 8 Ninth Air Force
Lazarette
Themelves
Verbint
Mediterranean
Lon
Marble Table Gambling Biggest in San Antonio History
A San Antonio reporter surveys the marble table and slot machine racket as part of a series on gambling. He notes policy games, a Chinese lottery raid, and widespread nickel and dime play in drugstores and stands. Taxes total $161 per machine across city, county, and state, with federal tax rising to 100.
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San Antonio
Comparsam
Umcle Sam
Federal Collector of Internal Revenue
Planes Pound Europe As Allied Air Offensive Advances
London reports Spitfires destroying seven German fighters in a morning sweep over northern France while Allied bombers raid Germany. British and American air forces hit targets from Le Mans to Nantes and La Pallice, with substantial industrial and naval damage noted. Eight bombers lost in three raids. Cologne airstrikes previously praised for heavy damage.
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London
France
A&d
Berlin
Germany
Reich
Boulogne
Algis
Dniteh
U.S. Army
le Mans
Chateau Bougon Surdrome
Nantes
la Pallice
Cologne
Europe
Training Bombs Fall Near Courthouse Square
Four bombs dropped from a service plane near Boise City Oklahoma damaged a Baptist church and a garage. Deputy Sheriff C F Ricks said the missiles were small target bombs with only minor damage and no injuries. The aircraft possibly came from Dalhart Texas.
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Oklahoma Town
Boise City
Okla
Courthouse Square
Toot
C. F. Ricks
Seaty Dalhart
Texas
Germans Hammer Central Front as Red Forces Hold Line
Moscow dispatch reports a heavy Nazi summer offensive on the 165 mile central front from Oreel Belgorod. German armored divisions and infantry suffer losses while pushing to breach Russian defenses. Soviets announce hundreds of tanks and planes destroyed, with analysts split on Moscow capture aims.
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Moscow
Orelo Belgorod
Red
Comunique
Red Army
Russia
London
Orel-Kursk
Gern
Bern ‘Hain
Belgorod
Hitler
Orel
Kursk
Rostov
Caucasus
Keple
Nais
Nazi Offensive May Signal European Storm
DeWitt MacKenzie warns the 165 mile Orel Belorud front opening may signal a major, final German push in Russia. The piece analyzes potential impacts on Allied invasion plans, Mussolini, and a western front strategy as World War II tensions surge across Europe.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Ucean
Orel-Belgorod
Moscow
Europe
Bett
Snort
Sparta
Mussolini
France
Mediterranean
Russia
Hitler
Stalin
Churchill
Jap Reaction to Attacks Feeble Says Kerney
UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS IN AUSTRALIA July 7—Lieut Gen George O Kerney chief of United Nations air forces in the Pacific reports Japan's reaction to the Allied drive is feeble and that heavy American air raids on Rabaul have destroyed much of the Japanese tactical strength. He cites 560 aircraft total strength and says enemy losses are heavy. Kerney outlines tactics to keep pressure on Rabaul, notes weather disruptions, and asserts the Allies are maintaining offensive air operations to weaken Japan's position. He adds the weather ship is used to clear paths and warn units.
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Mediterranean
Russia
Berlin
Sicily
Hidler
Hitler
Benito
Europe
Mussolini
Lee V. N
United Nations
Australia
INS
Japan
Western Pacific
Solomons
Rabail
George O. Kerney
Fifth United States
Rabaul
Kenney
New Georgia
MacArthur
Air Chieftain
Hare
Srenca
Pacific
Kyla Gulf
Rendova Island
High Command
U. S
Central
South Pacific
Wangunu
Bnyporni
OPA Ration Points Approved for Cheboygan Camp
Cheboygan county ration board grants Maxon Inc Detroit advertising agency points to feed 50 people daily at its Onaway Michigan summer camp in July and August. The Detroit board had earlier made deductions for canned goods on hand. Maxon officials defended the approval noting the camp serves Maxon employees and clients, and is treated like a boarding house under OPA rules.
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Cheboygan
Mich
Jay
Cheboygan County Ration Board
Maxon, Inc
Detroit
OPA
Lou A. Maxon
Onaway
Peing
Detroit Board
Thomas
United Automobile Workers
C. I.0
Brown
Maxon
Herbert D. Bockes
Cheboygan Board
Bocken
Forecast for San Antonio: light winds and steady temps
A brief weather note from the east Texas region indicates little change in temperature Tuesday afternoon and night with light winds. The report appears on page 2, referencing a data bureau forecast and repeating key phrases about minor temperature variation.
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San Antonio
Texas
Loss of US Destroyer Revealed in Solomon Islands action
Washington reports incomplete information shows U S naval forces may have inflicted heavy damage on Japanese in a clash near Kia equal while a U S destroyer Strong was torpedoed and sunk off Kulagulf. The Strong, 2200 tons and leaders class, carried about 250 men and was commanded by Comdr Joseph Wellings. Liberator bombers attacked Japa nese installations on Halisle and Shortland islands with five fires started and about 12 Zero fighters driven off. The Solomons campaign has seen about 40 ships invested since August 1 last year.
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Washington
Navy
United States
Dalke
Kia
Igual
Solomon
New
Strong
Pula
Batroko
Kula Gulf
New Georgia
Eae
Kelembangara Islang
Munda Air Base
Comdr
Joseph Harold Wellings
Boston
Mass
Ife
Kulayult
Halisle Island
Shortland Island
Ates
U. S
MacCawhey
Rendova
United States Navy
Solomons
Further Cut in Mewsprint Ordered
Washington date The wart production board ordered newspaper publishers to reduce their newsprint consumption in 1943's third quarter. The cut mandates up to 3.5 per cent for large users.
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Waanington
Air Forces With Ground Forces Pounded Munda
Allied and American units pressed the Solomons offensive with ground and air assaults on Munda New Georgia. U S Navy ships shelled targets around Rendova Kilombangara and Bairoka while bombers hit Baitoka and Vin bases. U S fighters claimed several Zero aircraft shot down as Japs struggled to stem the advance with renewed air activity over Rendova and surrounding islands.
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Vora
Vanguni
New Georgia
Washington
Australia
Sir
Vin
Kilombangara Island
Kila Gulf
Bairoka Anchorage
Eas
Mitchell
Baitoka
Rendova
Solomons
Cominin
Salamaua
New Gimes
Salamaus
Nassau Hayates
Bolomongares
Rekata Bay
Santa Liabel Island
Cormhunique
New Guinea
Une Arve Islands
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Page Bay
Warner
Benjamin Warmer
San Francisco
John D. Rockefeller
Mrs. Rockefeller
le Yohble
Shilipse Castle
Tarrytown
N. XY
Destroyer
Mayy
Air Forces
TNL
Tokyo
Vichy
Radio Today
Rap Brse
Munda
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