Fifth Army Reaches Arno and Captures Key Town
Fifth Army advances on a 21 mile front along the Arno driving Germans toward Gothic line defenses and seizing Colle Salvetti and other towns south of Pisa. Eighth Army overruns Radda and Castelfiorentino as Allied air and ground forces press with torrential rains hindering moves. US Fifth and Allied forces capture Livorno approaches while coastal advances near Ancona push along the Adriatic coast.
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Daly Camera
Arno
Caoured Colle Salvetli
Livorno
Pisa
Ancona
Torrette al Mare
Adyigtte
Aslo River
Wild man rumor blamed on peeping Tom sightings
Sheriff Albert Scholl said reports of a wild man in Cook County were only peeping Tom activity. He noted several reports of someone looking through windows and expected the rumor to die soon as it spread to nearby areas including San Antonio.
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Noor Branfels
Pharton
Coint County
Albert Scholl
San Antonio
Funeral Set for Patrol Inspector Jasss Paroy
Funeral services for Jasss Paroy aged 47 a native of San Antonio and veteran patrol inspector of 24 years were held in Rio Grande City on Wednesday after a long illness. Paroy a Texas Ranger descendant and former border scout served since 1927 and was decorated for bravery in World War I.
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Jasss
Dallas Couple Found Stain In Apartment
Dallas reporter accounts a double homicide at a Dallas apartment. Robert L. Kurt, former Dallas county district attorney, and his wife were found shot to death in bed. An anonymous caller prompted police, with relatives learning of the tragedy as details emerged. The couple had wed in 1943, marking a third marriage for Kurt.
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Dallas
Robert L. Kurt
Huss Maud
M. FP. Sullivan
Oklahoma
Rachael Sulivan
Hurt
Woma
Catherine Hurt
Dallas County
James
Mann Tlurt
Ed Hurt
Carolyn Tomlinson
T Sherman
Keynoter Hurls GOP Challenges During Chicago Night
A Chicago keynote transcript shows Democratic figures assailing the GOP for opposition and inaction while praising the president’s wartime leadership. They argue for continued domestic plans and postwar prosperity, urging unity and a swift victory.
Murder Suspect Killed in Gun Battle in Villa Union
A murder suspect identified with Last year’s masquerade hall case was killed in a gun battle with Federal troops at Villa Union Binalan. The man, tied to a notorious outlaw known as The Gypsy, had been sought in Loniza slaying. the other suspect fled.
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Duliagan
Mexico
Qevertioy Rodolta ‘i. Loalza
Villa Union
Binalan
Alata
Loniza
Weather Artilery Makes Nazis Prefer East
American forces in Normandy report German troops fearing heavy artillery on the front from Lessay to Saint Lo. Prisoners express preference for the Russian front after years there, noting morale shifts and the Red Army’s perceived momentum. Officers and enlisted men alike show a growing hope for a eastern front outcome over continued western battles.
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Ay Fierke Jo Huss
N.S. Star
Normandy
Lessay
Baint Lo
Stricken
Saint Lo
Reich
Two Soldiers Shot Robbed Near Hacen Park
Two soldiers were shot and robbed by two Negro suspects at 2 a.m. near Hacen Park. Pfc. Holley, 25, of the San Antonio Aviation Cadet center, was wounded in the abdomen and faintly spoke after the attack. Pfc. Kiligo, Beaumont, who was hitchhiking home from a Missouri boot camp, corroborated the time and location. The robbers fled with a wrist watch and $3 as the wounded man crawled to a nearby residence and police were alerted. Holley underwent abdominal surgery at Branke General Hospital.
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Radda
Siena
Castifion
Arcam
Arno
Fo Valley
Choy
Trieste
Fhynie
S. A
Carps
Ater
Thunderbolts
George W. “Ewingdy
Clark Avenue
San Antonio
Texas
BR. A. F
Lake Xyalas
Geese
Tepro
Nepra
Hacen Park
Ollee
Holley
San Antonio Aviation Gadet
Centex
Alton B. Kiligo
Beaumont
Missouri
East Commerce
Lincoln Park
Euther Wells
Bzell Street
Bzell Street, Porter At Detective Headquarters, Who Called Forald
Branke Gen. Feral Hospital
German prisoner views threadbare hope on war’s end
In San Antonio July 20, prisoners report that many Germans doubt a Russian collapse and believe the western front can hold under Hitler and Rommel. Some say peace with America and Britain is possible without Russia occupying west Germany, while Luftwaffe crews blame lack of high-grade airplanes for grounded squadrons.
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San Applana
Vico D'Elsa
Poppano Linari
la Donate
Castel Nina
Castelfio Renting
34Th
Iowa
North Africa
Kansas
Montana
Nevada
North Dakota
Or &On
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Canada
Phantom
Peeper
Chicago
Robert & Kerr
Percy Ast
Tess
Republican Party
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Ieader
Bin
Peavetune Gavannes
On’ Brea
Jerll
Obr
Amerley
SAN Antonio Transit Company
Teun Talon Albuque
Amarillo
Rere
Dustin
Boston
Brownsville
Hayenne
Corps Chicares
Crystal City
Denver
Flao Ad
Erie
Jacksonville
Kansas City
New York
Oklahoma City
San Mono
Waco
Millcon
Cub
Josketh Hasement
Mme
Stes
Germany
Yeerack der Fuehrat
Usta
San. Antonio
Trig
Tautt~ Waffe
Ars
CNC
Accert Waswasttues
Ustoar
Mila
Sumner
I&t
Leo-po
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