Sth Army Takes Pontedera and advances on Livorno
Troops have captured Pontedera on the Arno river and advanced from Ponsacco toward Livorno amid heavy Allied operations. British and South African forces pushed to secure a bridgehead on the Arno valley while American infantry near Livorno fought to breach German lines. Meanwhile a powerful explosion devastated a town causing numerous injuries, with hospitals overwhelmed and civilians seeking refuge as the rescue effort continued.
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Trome
Pontedera
Arno
Pisa
Boul Clars
Arius
Ponsareo
Erday
Livorno
Cincelli
Arezzo
Florence
Tagl
Sélper
Amite
Alltec
Adriatic
Ancona
Gyon Monte Hoga
Anotter Alvight
Whdely Au
Mont Cartillery
Livyria
Fonsacca
Livorny
Livorcya
Pisr
Funeral Set for Mrs. Mary Kinney
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Kinney, 63, will be held Wednesday at the Porter Loring chapel. She died Monday at her daughter’s home, 1832 El Monta street. She was born in Mississippi and lived here 30 years. Rev. Richard J. Spann will officiate. Burial in Rocela? Park. Survivors include daughter Mrs. Wallace W. Browne, son-in-law in Navy training in Jackson, Miss., sisters Mrs. A Lastervell and Miss Kate Elton of Houston, brother T. J. Boden of Canal Zone, plus three nieces and four nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunefal Borgiees Wink Denea
Porter Loring
Mary Kinney
Wallace W. Browne
el Monta Street
Mississippi
Richard J. Spann
Buria
Rocelaw
Buia) Park
Ars & Grandsay
Willa W. Browne
Jackson
Miss
Tava Alsters
A Lastervell
Houston
Kate Elton
T. J. Boden
Canal Zone
Dies at Home C J Ormand Owner of Ormond Plunging Supply
C J Ormand died at his county home on Stretch road. He was native of Aohylenborg and had lived here four years. He held positions with the National Master Plumbers association and state groups, and served as a director of the Ran Antonio Railders' exchange. The text also notes unrelated wartime dispatches and troop details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owarios J. Ormena
Ormond Plunging Supply Company
Aohylenborg
Hewan
National
Master Plumbers’ Associaion
Texas
Ban Antonio
Ran Antonio Railders' Exchange
Tenke - Wholeaplers' Association
Kalehte
Columbus
Mnamber
Cemmerce
Port Chicago Explosion Feared Dead and Widespread Damage
Reports describe a devastating explosion at Port Chicago with 200 to 650 feared dead. Navy guards and soldiers from San Francisco were deployed to control the area while Red Cross aid began. Witnesses recalled a massive blaze, falling debris, and a sky so bright it resembled a wartime bombardment.
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Chicago
Red Cross
Knapp
Port Chvicago
Martinez
Jesse Anderson
Anderson
San Jose
San Princiaca Bry
Maby San Franciscans
Lupy
University of California
Berkeley
M. Nave
Brent
Contra Costa
Seven Cafes Closed by City Health Department
Seven cafes have been ordered closed for operating under unsafe conditions, announced by Dr. Lewis G. Robbins director of the city health department. Three cafes were shut with police assistance and their lights turned off for military personnel. four others were closed by the health department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis G. Robbins
Eity ‘Health Department
City Health
Ottletats
Lenehan
Nazis retreat as Allied air power pounds St Lo area
Allied air forces mount a massive strike across the Caen-Vire region with thousands of bombers and fighters as German positions along the Vire threaten to be cut off. American troops push 1000 yards along the river while bridge gaps trap German escape routes. Writer Seabrook recalls wartime trials in a separate feature in the weekly.
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Page Gnewata
Villerescho’ Cage
Spagusd Bureau
Auprama
Caen
Hinshel
Phanel
Montgomery
Wert
L Ln
Vire
Gennan
St. Lo
Sartier
Carentan
Texas Heat Reaches Boiling Day Across Amarillo to Dallas
Record temperatures sweep Texas as officials from Amarillo to Dallas report readings in the mid to upper 100s. Cities such as Wichita Falls 108, Abilene and Dallas 100 plus, with forecasts for the Pecos valley and Big Bend Tuesday night. Residents seek shade and cool drinks while the sun bakes the state under a heat wave.
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Amarillo
Mercury
Pecos Valley
Big Bend
Pascates
Farry
Wichita Falls
Fogg Worth
Navasos
Laredo
Waco
Yoakins
Abilene
Corsicana
Sulphur Springs
Exarkana
Ab Dallas
WIL
Iim
Ed Sik
Gainesville
iFort
Worth
Ballas
Bus Stop Aprons Sought in City Street Plan
Fay and Stottier confer with James Turner of San Antonio Transit on securing 100000 from the company to build concrete aprons around all bus stops. Bretfer's request may go to Gordon Rupe, company president, to fund protection of streets and curb damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay &, Stottier
Missioner
James Turner
San Antonio Transit Company
Timer
Bretfer
Gordon Rupe
Steffler
Houston Street
Ateffler
Chiadalips Street
Health Dept Gets New Lab Director Rupert Mayes
Rupert Mayes of Frisco Texas has been named director of the city laboratory for the health department. Dr Lewia Robbins announced the appointment noting Mayes holds bachelor and master of arts degrees in bacteriology from the University of Texas. He taught at UT, worked as a chemical in New Mexico, and has spent years with the state health department, succeeding Lars Telger who moves to Tyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert +. Mayes
Frisco
Texas
Lewia C. Robbins
Sity
Mayes
University of Texas
R Copper Company
New Mexico
State Health Department
Lars Tel=ger
Tyler
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San Joaquin River
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Mrs
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Putty
Southpaat
Pogelbonsl
Witoh
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Acer
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Germany
20Th Luftwafte
Shiesa
Coan
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Corcon
Naval
FB. E. Agorita
Sailora
Elma
Floyd Ly Bestt
Baltimore
Eva Ito
Abd Norenray
Duyasey
Willan Seabrook
Tn Toe
Gordon Simpson
Supreme Court
Gorston Simpson
Simpson
State Bar of
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Agpariilo
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Health Dept
Isan Antonio Light
Hunter
Jack Potipa
Gerald Williares
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