Augusta Falls To Allied Naval Bombardment And Landing
On July 19 aboard an Allied cruiser squadron the port of Augusta on Sicily's east coast fell after a heavy bombardment. Greek destroyers and later Canadian forces supported landings as Medilli and surrounding towns were bombarded, civilian surrender followed, and Modica was captured in the evening.
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James Cooper
Vondon Vally
Stevlal
Medill
Augusta
Medilli
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Splitives
Syracuse
Aumista
Cap St. Croce
Auguste
Navy
Pizallo
Hells
Aler
Sicily
Agusta
Haya
Pozsilo
Warhins
Surender
Torre del Comte
Train Hits Car Injuring Woman Survives After Junction Crash
Mrs. M. J. Benke aged 83 of 802 Warry avenue was struck by a Missouri Pacific switch engine at the West Ashby crossing. Her skull appeared fractured and neck broken, but medical tests ruled out these injuries and she was discharged. The rainstorm windows blocked her hearing, delaying the collision until about 4 pm Tuesday. Weizer rites held for G. L. Weir at Kattel community.
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M. J. Benke
Warry Avenue
Missouri Pacific
Ashby Crossing
Nix Hasalin
Captured North African Port Post In War Report
A July 14 report describes American troops marching 100 Italians and 30 Germans from a captured prisoner ship near Sicily to a prison camp three miles away. German youths march in heavy gear, while Italian prisoners appear unkempt and careless in the heat. An explosion at Eglin yields a fatality, with a board probing the blast and injuries to soldiers and officers.
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Sicily
Eglin
Fla
Diers
U S Crushing of Cottonseed Climbs in 12 Month Span
The census bureau reports cottonseed crushed from August 1 to June 30 totaled 4 936 374 tons, up from 3 344 463 tons a year earlier. On hand at mills June 30 was 103 049 tons versus 117 940 tons a year ago.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Fines Assessed Against Strikers in Pontiac Plant Walkout
William McAuley of the United Automobile Workers said the union would fine 174 members who fully participated in an unauthorized strike at the Yellow Creek and Coach plant in Pontiac Michigan on March 17. Two leaders deemed largely responsible received four week suspensions.
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William McAuley
United Automobile Workers
G.I) Ou
Pontiac
Mich
Crick and Coach Company
Mexican defense minister to observe Louisiana maneuvers
General Francisco Urquiza will serve as a Mexican observer for the forthcoming Louisiana maneuvers. He acts for President Lazaro Cardenas as defense minister, as announced by the ministry in Mexico City on July 14.
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Mexico City
Francisco Urquiza
Asada
Louisiana
Lazaro Cardenas
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