Fifth Army Holds Line South of Arno Near Pisa
Rome reports Allied forces pressuring German lines south of the Arno as Fifth Army holds a broad front near Pisa. Eighth Army advances reach San Casciano outskirts, while snipers are cleared from San Miniato and Pisa area. New Zealand troops drive German parachutists back toward the war front as clashes unfold along the Florence sector.
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Rome
Arno River
Florence
Fifth
Pisa
Arno
Eighth Army
San Casciano
San Miniato
San Rosatio
Aro
Cantona
Sh-E
Amo Inn
Fisa
Crete
Cassino
Fa Presa
Carter's Little Liver Pills Claim Quick Digestion Aid
An old advertisement promises rapid digestive relief by increasing a natural digestive juice flow. It urges readers with symptoms like headaches and sour stomach to use Carter's pills, claiming they work within minutes and outperform artificial aids, touting safety and endorsements.
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Carter
Stany
Hostages Return as Nazis Flee from Gubbio Monastery
In Italy, July 25, after German guards fled the St Ubaldo monastery in Gubbio, the last hostages returned home. About 231 civilians were freed. 20 to 25 Germans occupied the monastery for 50 days, with one relative shot during escape attempts and several executions reported. Priest Father Mitchell said a German soldier tried to enlist him to locate British troops.
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Eighth Army
Italy
Gubbio
Duis
Peter Baptiste Mitchel
St. Ubaldo
Nusis
Suot
Michell Auld
Pather
Michel Salt
West of Monterchi captures and claims on Cam Pilano
An official report states Eighth Army Indian troops pierced enemy defenses north east of Atexzo and captured Campilano. A German prisoner quoted says the British bombings have been so effective that they would shoot captured Germans immediately.
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Ither
Seville
Monterchi
Eighth Army
Atexzo
Campilano
England
Guard Kills POW in Arizona Prison Camp
Washington reports a U S war department update stating prisoner of war Darlon Casto was shot and killed Monday by a guard at a POW camp near Roll and Wellton Arizona after inmates protested and refused to work. A guard fired after prisoners charged the fence leading to Casto's death and another POW leapt over the fence.
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Washington
War Department
Darlon Casto
Roll and
Wellton
Ariz
Alice Himes
Tharlonn Casta
Open City Request Sparks Vatican Rome Debate
In a July 28 report from Washington officials reveal Pope Pius XI proposed declaring Rome an open city to shield monuments from possible German air attacks. Vatican fears bombardment near a prominent Tevere building. War Department says headquarters are not in Rome and no troop concentrations exist there.
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U.S
Washington
Vetican
Home
Pius XI
Rome
Une Wey de Partent
Vatican
Teorne
Hich
War Department
Ihentey
Allied Occupation Armies Criticized in Italian Paper
Rome July 26 The Italian Action party newspaper criticizes both Italians and Allied occupiers calling the Allied armies a bureaucratic and wasteful force. It denounces arrogance, ignorance and deception by authorities, condemning drunkenness and requisitions, while noting a war weariness and excess among troops and civilians. The piece argues Allies seek comfort and luxury, and warns of long term inconveniences despite hopes for mutual understanding.
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Rome
Action Party
Italle Liern Vaid
Thal
Alles Aisa
Peace Treaty With Haly Under Study
British suggestion that Italy write four provisions for a peace with Italy is under study by American authorities. The plan awaits discussion with Russia and other allies. The treaty would regulate relations with the United Nations, address reprisals and prisoners, and allow Italian soldiers to return to the front. It would also settle the Italian armistice and boost the Italian government’s prestige.
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Washington
Italy
Ato
Russia
Inter
Tply
United Nations
Trellan
Uelten
Ster
Risnay Leaves Congressman Kilday For Washington
Risnay departure notes Congressman Paul Kilday's trip to Washington as Congress re assembles after a five week recess. The report mentions the political stakes and the upcoming sessions in the national arena.
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Risnay
Paul Kilday
Washington
Congress
Italy Based Planes Bomb Vienna Area
The report describes Allied air operations over Vienna and surrounding targets, noting Liberators and Mustangs in strikes on tank works near Linz, Austria, with heavy enemy resistance. It claims losses of 22 bombers and several fighters on both sides, and highlights a top American ace, Lt. John B. Lawler, matching on enemy planes.
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Associated
Petes
Pockreses and
Liberstors
Italy
Vienna
Amon Geering
Lina
Austria
Ing
John B. Lawler
Baltimore
Mediterranean
Ling
Tito's Forces Seize Three Isles Off Yugoslav Coast
A Yugoslav communique reports Partisan forces have landed on Peljesac, Korčula, and Mljet islands near the Narenta coast. The war bulletin notes over 70 German troops killed and 180 captured, with mopping up along the coast continuing. On the mainland, Fibnik east of Sihonte was captured.
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London
Marstal
Tito
Peljesse
Kor‘enia
Mijet
Narmetian
Fibnik
Sihonte
Eight Men Pay Gambling Fines in San Antonio
Eight men arrested at the Tur t bar 127 Soledad street paid fines of 12 dollars for gambling. The Justice of the Peace Pran Vaughan's court handled the Tuesday afternoon case. Defendants include Martin Whitten Frank Base Joe Duke Aba Forbes George Martin John Smith JJ Willis and Joe Brown. The arrests were by Texas Ranger FJ Stone.
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San Antonio
Turt
Soledad Strea
Gambon
Pran Vaughan
Martin Whitten
Frank’ Base
Joe Duke
Aba Forbes
George Martin
John Smith
JJ Willis
Joe Brown
FJ. Stone
Texas Ranger
Lee Miller
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