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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1943

Page

4

US Officials to Discuss Martinique Status Amid Turmoil

Reported demonstrations in Fort-de-France demand breaking from Vichy and alliance with the United States. General Giraud arrives in Washington as part of a military mission to negotiate control of Martinique with the French committee of national liberation.

NOTON Martinique Heart Honore J Ramittee of National Liberation Fort-de-France Nique Fort of Spain Rages de Gaulle de-France Farmerie Algiers Girau San Jun Puerto Rico John H. Hoover U. S Caribbean Georges Vichy Hoover Robert Last Heck Washington General Gaulle Henri Bt.Bopperot Giraud Sir Robert Artilles Henri Agr White House Roosevelt San Juan United States Toefiy Naval Bearn State Department Hull Eupe Jorges. Marshall

Giraud Learns His Family Held by Nazis in Berlin

Gen Henri Giraud arrived in Washington for talks with FDR when word came that his daughter and four grandchildren had been taken to Berlin as Nazi hostages. The French commander urged Allied leaders to press German morale down, insisting victory hinges on decisively defeating the Wehrmacht.

Berlin Giraud Kin Washington Tinsi Henri Giraud Roosevelt White House North Africa Giraud Wassi France Tunis Ner Maxis Giraud Bhildren Berta

Officers Ignore Gambling in 8S A

A journalist reflects on gambling law enforcement in San Antonio detailing penalties for venues displaying marble gaming devices and fines for entrants. Overlapping city county and state Ranger authority creates confusion, with Rangers feared by locals while police, sheriff, and district attorney share duties. The writer hints at future checks on the state of Hexar.

Rangers State Rangers Use Rangers San Antoiito Iire Hexar Amigos

Patton Named Defense Head In San Antonio

Mayor Gus B. Mauermann appointed R. W. Patton real estate man as chairman of the mayor's civilian defense committee to coordinate activities. He formed a 6 member panel including Datur Proper Theo Meyer Nat Goldsouth Albert Steves and Mrs Norma Hancock to revise defense plans for San Antonio.

San Antonio Gus B. Mauermann R. W. Patton Mauermann Datur Proper Theo Meyer Nat Goldsouth Albert Steves Norma Hancock Meyer Walter Wolff H. H. Ogilvie Mayermann San Antonia Coke R. Steverson Manerrmann John Camp Patton

Allen's Foot-Knee Relieves All-Day Standing Discomfort

An advertisement claims Allen's Foot-Knee powder eases fatigue from long hours on feet. It promises dry comfort, reduced swelling, and odor control by applying the powder to feet each morning. Also suggests using Allen's spray for lasting relief during walking and standing throughout the day.

Allen Dougie

Great Nazi Offensive Against Kursk Reported

Telegraphs from Moscow describe a massive German assault on the Kursk salient with about 450,000 troops, 30 divisions including 14 tank divisions, two thrusts from Orel and Belgorod, and heavy air battles as both sides claim gains. The forecasted encirclement of Soviet forces is noted, while German broadcasts admit the offensive and fighters clash in the region. Field Marshal von Kluge is named as commanding the three day old operation, per Moscow dispatches.

Kursk Orel Belgorod Gresyo Berlin London Associated Press Kurt Deserich Transocean Reds Europe Yugoslavia Moscow Guenther von Kluge

Army to Oust 2 Soldiers for Refusing Arms

Chicago July 8 It was announced two German-born Fort Sheridan soldiers John Jackers Kens 33 of Chicago and Norbert Bresky 37 of West Caldwell New Jersey will be dishonorably discharged for refusing to bear arms against enemies of the United States They were deemed morally unfit for further duty and will face a hearing before the enemy hearing board likely ordering internment for a long duration.

Chicago INS Sheridan United States So “Hoffman Judge Advocates Department John Jackers- Kens Norbert Bresky West Caldwell N. J U. G Francis J. McGreal Haeir

Russian Front Command Shuffles Reported in Voronezh Orel Sectors

Reports indicate unclear leadership for Russian defenses with Col Gen G J Galikov linked to Voronezh front forces and Col Gen Max Andreiviteh Relter named to the Orel sector to the north as a commander of fresh vov es.

G.J. Galikov Kharkov Bovevet Voronezh Max Andreiviteh Orel

Tragic note found with self-inflicted gunshot

A laconic suicide note left by William Z. Golds, 60, accompanied his body found on a vacant lot yesterday. The note stated the act was by his own action and referenced a gun from an eight-stare-pat context. Police reported the discovery and ongoing investigation.

Los ‘Angeles Willam Z. Golds

Parker Actress to Seek Divorce in Hollywood

Hollywood July 8 Film actress Jean Parker plans to file for divorce from her husband H Dawson Sanders in Superior Court. The two wed two years ago and have reached a property settlement, with Parker scheduled to appear before Judge William J Palmer.

Hollywood Dean Parker H. Dawson Sanders William J. Palmer

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