Speed of U S Forces in Sicily Impresses Correspondent
U S troops drive rapid advances in Sicily with mobile units moving ahead within hours of heavy fighting. Engineers clear mines, build by passes, and supply lines shift while civilians welcome troops despite food shortages. Children greet Americans with V signs and requests for candy.
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UD. 8
Sicily
INS
Gela
Biscari
Agugento
United States
Comiso
Caltaglione
Cela
Agrigento
Soldiers to Be Miners in Wartime Labor Shift
Washington July 21 acting secretary of war Robert P Patterson said 4500 soldiers with mining know how will be released from military duty to work in large producing mines including copper zinc and indium. The program aims to ease manpower shortages with releases through the Ninth Service Command at Fort Douglas Utah and is voluntary with eligible soldiers under three months overseas duty exempt from release.
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Washington
Robert P. Patterson
Ninth Service
Fort Douglas
Utah
Patterson Efphnsiacd
General Middleton Encounters Nazi Pilot in Sicily Skirmish
Maj. Gen. Troy B. Middleton of the 45th Division confronted a Nazi fighter during a tense moment at Bischr airport in Sicily. The German aircraft, apparently with engine trouble, flew low above Middleton’s jeep as both sides watched each other in stunned silence.
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U.S
Sicily
Troy B. Middleton
Bischr
Axis Losses in Africa Listed
London estimates total Axis losses in Africa from June 1940 to May 1943 include 775,000 killed wounded or captured, 7,600 planes destroyed, 624 ships sunk, 6,200 guns destroyed or captured, 2,550 tanks and 70,000 trucks. This summary comes from the Evening Standard.
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London
INL
Africa
Londo Evening Standard
Man Shot by Jealous Woman in Domestic Incident
Sebastian Avila aged 30 living at 101593 West Marlin Street was wounded in the left hip Tuesday night when his reported girlfriend fired a shot after learning he visited a different romantic partner. The woman was arrested and held for questioning, while Avila declined to press charges.
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Ertend
Ariend
Sebastian Avila
West Marlin Street
Avila
Branburgers: All Bran Meat Patties Recipe Trend
A vintage recipe proposes bran enriched hamburgers using Kellogg's All Bran. Ground beef is mixed with egg onion parsley milk and All Bran, shaped into twelve patties and baked at 450 F for about 20 to 30 minutes. Yield about six servings. The method aims to stretch meat supply while boosting nutrition.
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Kellogg's
Kellogg's Allitren
Air Activity Over Italy Reduced by Allied Attacks
Allied headquarters report a reduced air effort over Italy following a massive Rome assault. Six enemy planes were destroyed and six Allied aircraft missing amid attacks on Vibo Valentia, Monte Corvino, Aquino, Capodichina, and Sardinia. American bombers and Wellington aircraft sparked fires, while Capt. Ralph G. Taylor Jr. claimed two Luftwaffe victories.
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North Africa
Aled Air Altacks
Rome
Italy
Sardinia
Naples
Bardrte
Vibo Valentia
Aquino
Ralph G. Taylor Jr
Durham
N. C
Battle of North Africa souvenirs reach United States
WASHINGTON D C August 21 Souvenirs of the battle of North Africa arrived in the United States today aboard ships with Axis materiel. The load includes 50 and 80 ton Mark VII tanks giant half tracks and hundreds of other items all consigned to military proving grounds. The materiel is described as sturdy well built and well designed with notable items such as field pieces Italian armor and a mobile electrical shop. A Mark VII tank carried names of 100 enlisted men and a chalked inscription To President Franklin Denver From the Officers and Men of the Ordnance Bn etching.
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New York
North Africa
United States
Bizette
Rommel
Kiernan
Franklin Denver
Ordnance Bn
Thrice-Decorated Hero Comes Home to San Antonio
Captain Benjamin Suse, holder of the Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal and Silver Star for 275 combat hours on 24 missions in England and France, is due in San Antonio this week. His wife at 510 Exsuimes Drive told The Light she received a telegram. He will meet his 12 month old daughter Loretta Jean, born during a Lille raid.
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Senjamin Suse
England
France
San Antonio
Light
Klose
Loretta Jean
Lille
Bus Rental Fee to Be Set by City Council
The San Antonio Transit company will have a street rental fee worked out Thursday by the city council. City Attorney T. D. Cobbe Slater says the rental will cover operating buses and will be set to avoid hikes in fares.
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San Antonio Transit Company
T.D. Cobbe Slater
Cobbs
Nccess Altale
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