Naples in ruins after Allied air raids over Sicily
In North Africa on July 16 Allied bombers hit Naples destroying docks warehouses and depots while targets across southern and northern Italy faced heavy pressure. Four waves of Fortresses and Lancasters pounded rail and road networks as American Liberators hit southern airfields and RAF crews struck northern communications. The blow followed the annihilation of Messina, with crews describing steady fires and widespread destruction as the Allied aerial offensive expands into Italy.
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North Africa
Mainlang
Naples
Messina
Sicily
Italy
Middle East
Alps
England
Jn. Bley
Yoad
Tlebt
Steily
Royal Arsenal
Moris Seiler
New York City
Llewellyn T. Boatwright Jr
Brownwood
Texas
Munda
Dap
Séedéng
Toko
Kula Gulf
Gulf
Avenger
Vila
Koloimbangara
Mutiia
United States
Gwin
Kala Gulf
Coffee Rationing to End by August for U S
OPA officials announced rationing of coffee will end on or before August 11 as coffee supplies seem ample to meet demand. Only potential overseas supply blockages, notably a submarine disruption in the Caribbean, could delay the move.
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Washington
OPA
Soviets Advance 23 Miles From Orel Front
Moscow reports describe a renewed Soviet offensive pushing 14 miles toward Orel from the north and 28 miles from the east while repulsing renewed German attacks in the Belgorod region. Official tallies claim heavy German losses and substantial Soviet gains on a broad 50 mile front.
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Polnts
Mes
Orel
Helal
Russia
Ore
Gre
Sukninichi
Massow
Orel-Bryansk
Belgorod
Red Army
Pieeps
Pravda
Communist Party
Hitler
Surrender Ultimatum to Italy From Allied Leaders
President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill delivered a virtual ultimatum to Italy urging surrender or face destruction. The message, issued at the White House and in London, called on Italians to oppose Mussolini and Hitler and support the Allied cause as Allied forces press toward Sicily and the mainland. Leaflets accompanied the warning, emphasizing the collapse of Axis hopes and the consequences of continued war.
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London
M. Viktorov
Moscow
Hitler
Sieily
Washington
Muly
Roosevelt
Churchill
Mary
Maesolini
Italy
United
States
Britany
Mediterranean
White House
United Nations
Nexis
Bicily
Ttaly
Pyrarite
Germany
Mussolini
United States
Great Britain
Inside Italy Now by Swedish author on wartime Rome
Swedish writer Anna L. Elgstroem returns to Stockholm after a two month stay in Rome to publish Inside Italy Now. The Light will run a dramatic uncensored eyewitness series starting July 18 revealing Italian life under invasion threat, public sentiment toward Mussolini, food, and wartime conditions.
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Italy
Anna L. Elgstroem
Stockholm
Rome
Sweden
Malian
Blestroem
Mussolini
Americans, Australians take Mubo in New Guinea drive
Allied headquarters report MacArthur forces and Australian troops breach the Mubo gateway in Balamsuaka, wiping out about 950 defenders. américains and Australians push toward Komiatum as air and naval actions disrupt Japs around Munda and Vila.
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Southwest Pacific
Anneling
Erican
MacArthbur
Mubo
Balamsuaka
New Guinea
Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Weather synopsis notes continued warmth Friday afternoon and night for San Antonio and East Texas. Moderate to fresh winds along the coast. Additional details continue on Page 2.
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San Antonio
Vicinity
Texas
State Pension Mailing Delayed By Funding Logjam
In Austin on July 16 the state treasurer announced federal funds arrived to match state money for Old Age Pension, the Blind, and dependent children. Checks averaging 20.29 were set to mail, delayed by a Washington fiscal logjam. Welfare officials said mailing normally takes six days and would proceed as post office handling allows.
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Austin
Welfare Department
Washington
Post Office
Small Boys Outsmart OPA Inspectors in Lawrence
In Lawrence Massachusetts on July 16 a group of small boys stood on a main highway with a sign reading OPA-Detony and blocked approaching motorists. The inspectors planned to catch drivers but the boys diverted attention, illustrating a playful protest against enforcement.
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Lawrence
Mass
OPA
Allied advances in Sicily push toward Catania
Allied forces break into coastal zones around Catania, capturing 12 towns and over 20,000 prisoners as Montgomery’s Eighth Army drives north along the Steillan coast. American Seventh Army reports near 16,000 prisoners and heavy Axis losses, with Vizzini fall securing the central highway to the east.
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North Africa
APJ
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Steillan
Bernard L. Montgomery
Hermann Goering
Seventh Army
George S. Patton
Montgomery
Vizziny
Tunisia
Vizzini
Vivant
Militello
Scordia
Catania Blain
Lentini
Rome
Augusta
Messina
Cahicattini
Bogni
Comiso
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Conicatti
Vizeini
Vittoria
Niscemi
Campobella
Palma di Montechiaro
Sorting
Medici
Ressi
Casicatti
Miscemi
Bagni
Campobello
Palma Dei Montechiaro
Font
Ibiei Mountains
Auguste
Battle-report on Atlantic convoy escorts and U-boat actions
Navy account details anti submarine battles in the North Atlantic. Baby flat top carriers attacked multiple U boats, sinking one and likely others, delivering convoys safely with American escort carriers. A notable engagement describes a sub sunk after direct bombing, with prisoners captured and the convoy reaching its destination undamaged.
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Atlantic
Washington
North Atlantic
Little Mattop
Navy
Atogether
Cnrriera
Sy Olver
Ohat
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