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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1944
Page
4
The Associated Press reports Tokyo orders evacuation of metropolitan children as B 29 raids increase. Japan faces a food shortage and scarce safe refuges with nearly 20 million residents, leaving only a small number of children able to find sanctuary.
A man paid 165 dollars for a trolley ride but boarded the wrong car on Madson Street. He attempted to switch to the correct car but was intercepted by three holdup men who demanded 8105 as the price of his mistake.
Thirteen year old Frank Casata faced eight speeding summons and a related torturing charge, pled guilty to both and paid nine dollars in fines. Judge Charles E Raisgate commented the long arm of the law will reach him, noting Casata delayed answering since 1931 in Arizona. He also served in the army and held other city jobs.
Soviet dispatches indicate a push near Kau nas and the Berta rail line in East Prussia as Gherntaktuvsky’s cavalry and Neh tanks close within 40 miles of the front. Moscow reports suggest the trapped may reach two thirds of the Pripyat marshes as the Red Army aims to eliminate the Minsk bulge and drive into motion toward Slonit and beyond with combined armor and infantry advance.
A July 5 dispatch from Cherbourg recalls four years of German rule under Rommel and occupation mayor Paul Reynaud. It describes civilian life under rationing and coercion, German proclamations, and Allied hopes for the D day advance, noting local merchants’ price-fixing efforts and cautious optimism as life returns to normal.
War bond purchases are urged as a patriotic duty with emphasis on the long duration of the conflict. The message warns to avoid faulty makers and to be cautious with anchors while encouraging buying war beads to save money for the future.
A survey by the American College Public Association shows about 114 colleges and universities plan postwar building programs costing more than 135 million dollars. Sixty four have some funds while 25 rely on state appropriations. the University of California seeks 115 new buildings costing 53 million dollars, with 25 million presented to the California Legislature and reportedly approved.
Two Antonians who fought together in Italy during the 41st Infantry, 38th Division, exchange reminiscences at Brooke General Hospital where they are patients. Mel Norman A Webster of Huebner Road commanded the Second Battalion. Tech Sgt George P White of 1138 North Center Street was also wounded. Webster recalls the Salerno Veneto action and praises American soldiers for their fighting spirit while noting the impact on families at home.
In July, Marines across Solomons camps embrace barnyard golf as a favored pastime. Officers and enlisted men alike participate in periodic championships and ongoing haresshoe leagues, reflecting a rough, humorous form of play amid combat conditions.
Members of the 26th Seabee unit at Camp Parks contributed 1960 to education for the one year old son of Arnold, a Seabee from Detroit killed by a Japanese bomb while manning a gun aboard a freighter. The unit, veterans of Guadalcanal to Bougainville, pledged support after learning of Arnold’s death just after news of a newborn baby.
A crash report from Guadalcanal notes a heavy Japanese bomber force approaching. Vessels in the harbor including the Besbees’ ship headed out to sea as three attacking planes were shot down. Some bombs exploded in a magazine wounding Arnold, underscoring the danger of the enemy raid.
Vatican, July 11. Pope Plus 211 favors a Holy Year to follow the war's end, accelerating religious celebrations. Allied soldiers crowd St Peter's, breaking wartime reticence as private and public audiences exceed former records and non Catholic visitors join daily processions to the Vatican.
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