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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1942

Page

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Axis Launch Third Attack In Egypt At Alamein

Allied lines in Egypt report three Axis counterattacks near El Alamein and Tel El Elsa, with Rommel’s forces testing positions on El Ruweisat ridge and northern sectors. Despite heavy bombardment and Stuka support, British and Commonwealth troops hold ground while British aerial forces pound the German Italian assault and inflation of casualties grows.

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Airborne Army to Lead Global Offensive, Arnold Says

General Arnold announced a new air force organization at Stoutfield Indiana to transport troops and equipment by air. The plan envisions gliders and parachute troops in a self contained force that can strike quickly where the enemy is least prepared, with full power still years away.

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Early Jap Attack on Siberia Seen

Washington reports say recent Japanese activity in Alaska and Manchukuo prompts experts to forecast a potential long awaited attack on Russia within three weeks. Analysts expect favorable weather late July and early August for a Siberian offensive and note Japan’s preparations across the Aleutians with carriers and warships deployed after the Dull Harbor action.

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Turkish Sub Lost With Crew of 57

Turkish submarine Autay sunk during first drone test near Ur oronsies. Government reports 64 officers and men aboard. An investigation underway to determine cause of sinking.

Ankeara Inday Great Britain Turkey Abie Lay Ure Douronsies

Steel Workers Return to Jobs at Curtiss-Wright Plant

Workers at the Curtiss-Wright propeller plant in Beaver, Panmay, returned to their posts today after a CIO United Steel strike. Company spokesmen confirmed the walkout ended and that production would resume with no immediate details on further actions.

Beaver Panamy Cio-United Curtiss-Wright Company Ron Beaver

Coast Guard Seaplane Rescues 21 From 8-Man Capacity

Navy recounts a daring recovery after a torpedoed Norwegian ship, as Lieut D O Reed and Ensign V G Tully loaded 21 survivors into a seaplane ordinarily limited to eight or nine passengers. The crew battled heavy weight for a 40 knot flight to Lake Pontchartrain, where all rescued seamen were taken. Additional crew members included Aviation Machinist First Class J E Forwatt, Aviation Machinist Mate D C Vanforth, and Radioman A Lynn.

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RAF Hits Four Ships Of Convoy In Coastal Raid

RAF bombers attacked a convoy off Cherbourg, setting afire one supply ship and damaging another plus two anti aircraft vessels. A British plane failed to return while Lancaster bombers hit Ruhr targets in daylight without loss. A mother and two children were killed in a south coast bombing.

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Price increases on drinks restrained in Atlanta area

Temporary restraining orders block price increases on soft drinks and beer near Cary Mavis and Port Bragg. Regional enforcement attorney A Walton Ball announced the action aimed at restaurants and drink establishments to maintain the price ceiling.

Atwanta A. Walton Ball GFA Cary Mavis Port Bragg Neil

Early Western Europe Opening Threats Reported by Express

A fragment notes a Daily Express claim of an imminent early opening of Western Europe by American and British forces. Moscow media reportedly warned Germany of fast Allied actions, suggesting an impending breakthrough in the region.

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Wage Control Plan Hinted by Roosevelt

President Roosevelt works on a program to curb inflation. Sources say he may send a special message to Congress and consider wage controls similar to Canada. Some lawmakers expect proposals on wage limits and steps to fight rising prices.

Washington INS Roosevelt Congress Canada

Reds Gain Ground at Voronezh

Soviet forces fighting fiercely near Voronezh recaptured several inhabited places as they counterattacked along a war-torn front. German efforts aimed at Rostov were bolstered by heavy armor, while Soviet air forces claimed multiple bridgehead destructions and tank losses.

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Retired Justice Sutherland Dies in Stockbridge Hotel

Washington reports Justice George Sutherland 84 longtime Supreme Court jurist died after a heart attack at a Stockbridge Massachusetts hotel. He retired June 9 1938 after a long career including service in the Utah legislature and multiple federal offices. Survivors include his widow and two daughters.

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Roosevelt Puts Leahy In Expanded War Role

President Roosevelt outlines unified command plans and names Admiral William Leahy as deputy commander in chief and potential core coordinator of U.S. armed forces. The White House signals an official appointment soon as wartime drives closer army navy cooperation and a broader defense framework. Leahy will work under Secretary of War Stimson and Secretary of the Navy, with King and Marshall ensuring cooperation. The move follows lessons from Pearl Harbor and echoes calls for a unified defense structure under wartime powers.

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Missing Plane Probe Opens as Officials Name Investigating Board

New Orleans base authorities announce a special board to probe the disappearance of a plane with two officers and three enlisted men aboard. The craft was last sighted Tuesday afternoon about 60 miles south of New Orleans before being reported missing.

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War Production Board urges sacrifices as weapons rise

Washington reports hewing to war needs, millions redirected to war use. 28,000 plants now running with payrolls and production surging. Refrigerator and radio industries reel as steel, copper, aluminum and rubber shift to arms. By July end, sustenance materials fall to under 4 percent protected, while war industry expands beyond civilian output. Continued on Page 2.

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