Red Army Near Orel as Forces Drive on German Lines
Soviet troops pressed toward Orel in a wide push along the central front, recapturing towns and crossing the Mius river. The Moscow bulletin reported advances of four to six miles, with Mtsensk captured and 70 villages taken east of Orel, as German forces fought to hold the pivotal rail line and supply hubs.
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London
Reuters
Moscow
Enmoineya
Orel
Russia
Donets
Mius River
Red Avens
Vorostilovgrad
Mius
Mtsensk
Red Army
Voroshilov
Malo Arkhangelak
Kursk
Belgorod
Red
Mins
Iver
China Calls for Wider Jap Bombing Campaign
Chinese minister of information Chang Tao-Fan expressed gratification over American air attacks on Paramushiro and urged escalation of bombing in Jap territory to match European Axis air offensive. He emphasized a broader, intensified campaign in the dap area.
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Chungking
Chang Tao-Fan
Dap
Paramushiro
Chita
Europe
20 000 Car Tax Stamps Remain Unsold in San Antonio
The San Antonio post office holds 20 000 auto tax use stamps unused, awaiting buyers. About 56 000 stamps have already been sold, with residents urged to purchase the $5 stamps for their vehicles.
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San Antonio
San Antoniong
Forecast San Antonio and vicinity temperature steadies
A brief forecast notes little change in temperature for San Antonio and surrounding area through Wednesday afternoon and night. East Texas also sees minimal temperature variation during Wednesday afternoon and night with a risk of showers and thunderstorms in the eastern portion.
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San Antonio
Vicinity
East Texas
Eid Olahi
Raid Prepares For Attacks On Japan
Alaska based pilots train in combat over Kiska marking the first raid since Tokyo bombing. Bombers from Aleutians struck Paramushiro, Japan, after Attu occupation, flying over nine hours with no losses. Weather disrupted the plan, forcing a circuitous approach. crews prepared for forced landings if needed.
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William
Alaska Defense Command
Alaska
Kiska
Tokyo
Paramushiro
Japan
Attu
R. Worden
Paramusunro
Dave Young Navigates Olds Name In Radio Career Shift
Lt Dave A Olds, famed navigating ace in the Paramushiro raid, became Dave Young at KABC G microphone duties for Misalon baseball broadcasts. He used Olds publicly until radio career rebranding prompted by on air clarity. Married with a young daughter, he volunteered for service about two years ago.
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Dave Young
Dave A. Olds
United States Army
Paramushiro
KABCG
Young
Olds
Carreer
Kate
Lieutenant Olds
Bombers Survey Aleutian Outposts From Paramushiro Mission
Army Air Forces crews from the Hth air force conducted a survey bombing mission above Paramushiro in the Kuriles. The raid targeted harbor slips near installations with only light anti air fire and no enemy fighters seen. Pilot Capt. James L. Hudelson led the raid with co pilot Lieut. Viadrina Sabich and crew including Lieut. David A. Olds and Lieut. John La Rock.
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Hth Air Force
Von
Aleutians
Aeturaig
Iwo
Paramushiro
Attu
Kiska
Iit
Une Kuriles
Japan
Proper
James L. Hudelson
Renton
Liceul
Viadindra
Sabich
Sacramenta
David A. Olds
San Antonio
John la Rock
Independence
Yanks Sink 3 Jap Ships Near Munda
Allied bombers credited with sinking a cruiser and two destroyers of a Japanese convoy near Munda airbase Solomons. Catalina scouts followed by Mitchells and Avengers blasted at least three warships. a destroyer possibly sunk, another damaged. Four bombers lost. Mindabae airbase at Georgia Island under steady attack since July 1 as Allied forces press the Solomons offensive. Local reports note additional airstrikes on Bougainville, New Guinea, Timor, and Cape Chater. Ernesto Laurel Jr., 14, drowns near Laredo.
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Southwest Pacific
Croiser
Munda
Solomons
Catalina
Vellaquit
Kelombangara Island
Avengers
Arthur
o'Mindabie
Georgia
Isand
Af Sarang
Dutch New Guinea
Kahil
Bougainville Island
Alexishafen
New Soutnea
Midang
New Guinea
Cape Chater
Timor Island
Koepang
Timor
School tax hike approved for San Antonio area teachers
San Antonio teachers were assured of a 1 percent salary increase as a 15 cent school tax proposal passed in Tuesday's election. Canvassing across 20 polling sites yielded 5138 in favor and 800 opposed, with a school board to certify final results Thursday.
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San Antonia
Lassured
Irving School
Barclay
Collins Garden
Agnes Cotton
Hood
Navarro
Hillcrest
Ipravis
Page
Milam
Fannin
Douglas
Bonham
Poe
Woodlawn
Nelson
McKinley
Tech
Washington
Laura Steele
Giraud Meets French Leaders Amid North African Moves
General Henri Giraud is hosted by Prime Minister Chirchin and wife after visiting the former French headquarters being relocated to Algiers. Giraud arrived yesterday, with weather data noted on Page 2. From Canada.
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Lontion
Jie
Henri Giraud
Incheen
Chirchin
Algiers
General Giraud
Weather Bureau
Canada
Two U.S. Ships Shell Kiska in Aleutians Bombardment
Washington reports two small American warships bombarded Japanese defenses on Kiska Island in the Aleutians on Tuesday, with no enemy return fire. In the south Pacific, Japanese forces bombed Funafuti at Ellice, but no damage or injuries were recorded.
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Washington
Kiska Island
Aleutians
South Pacific
Funafuti
Ellice Islands
Austratis
Biggest Sicilian battle as Allies bombard Catania harbor
Off Gatania Sicily July 20 a British cruiser with destroyers and Dutch gunboats supported by naval and aerial bombardment engages German and Italian forces including the Hermann Goering division. Artillery flashes inland and along the coast, with heavy explosions and smoke as Allied ships shell positions near the Simeto river and the Catania area.
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Er Taul Keen
Gatanta
Sicily
Catania
Hermann Goering
Simeto
Uatania
Gas Coupon System Extends Two Months In 1944 Plan
San Antonio OPA announces new book of gas coupons good for four gallons per coupon over a two month period from July 26 to August 31. Additional redemptions cover August 1 to August 4 and August 8 to August 19, with Blue components R S and TF becoming usable August 1 and valid through September 7. Coffee stamp No 22 remains worth one pound through August.
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San Antonio
Television for All After War, Scientists Say
New York reports that scientists forecast low prices and full home television sets immediately after the war. Ralph R. Beal of RCA says six to 24 inch screens will be common, with a nationwide network of monitor stations to relay image and sound from central towers to distant areas.
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New York
Ralph R. Beal
Radio Corporation of America
Real
Beal
California
Washington
New York City
Allied forces in Sicily victory forecast by Eisenhower
In NORTH AFRICA July 2 Gen Dwight D Eisenhower said he was confident of a complete Allied victory in Sicily. He noted British Eighth and Canadian troops face bitter, slow fighting while the American Seventh Army advances rapidly through weaker resistance. He highlighted German efforts to hold a line including Mount Etna as reinforcements move from the mainland.
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Allan
Nsau
Uarcceics
North Africa
Dwight D. Eistohower
Sicily
Eighth Army
Lief
Seventh
Ad‘vance
Atlar
Mount Etna
Sale
Grp
Henri Giraud
Axis forces on verge of collapse in Sicily battle
Allied reports say Axis retreat tightens on Sicily's Messina coast as Enna falls and Enna’s capture cuts east coast routes. American Canadian advances push toward Catania and Messina. Italian and German forces withdraw, coastal roads vulnerable to bombardment amid chaotic resistance.
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Sicily
Messin Man Oline
Reliter
Whith
Stetly
Alindhanda
Fenn
Catania
Tralian
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