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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1944
Page
5
The article reports wide corruption within Italy's Fascist regime, claiming graft crippled the army and misled Mussolini about military strength. Ex-Fascists allege planes were shuffled and repainted to fool leaders, and conscription records were manipulated, undermining Italy’s war effort.
Fragment discusses Mussolini era upheaval and the collapse of the fascist republic. It notes mass conscription avoidance, the emergence of a puppet state, and the perception that the republic had no future, attracting only those seeking safety or criminal elements.
In Rome the black market grew so large it dwarfed official supply, with bread and scarce goods selling at astronomical prices. The poor turned to black marketeering to survive, carrying food from the countryside to trade or sell. By war’s end officials charged high prices for transport to Florence, while bribes and denunciations spread among residents.
U S Vice President Henry A Wallace in Novosibirsk praised Siberia’s progress and said his hope for a better future grew after witnessing the region’s 15 year plan. He noted a tenfold increase in total production and expressed kinship with Western states and Alaska. Wallace was en route to China.
Ruth Fischer Stevens files for divorce from Lieut. Col. Alber W. Stevens of San Carlos California in San Mateo County Superior Court seeking 250 monthly alimony and all community property including a 15000 home and bank accounts. He is described as a retired army colonel and pioneer in stratospheric photography up to 70000 feet.
Hollywood report states Louis Mayer and his wife will separate after four decades of marriage. Mayer, 58, heads Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and earns among the industry’s highest salaries, with past annual pay over 700000 and last year over 106000 in income. No divorce plans announced. Their two daughters are Mrs. Trene Selanick and Mrs. Edinn Goetz.
Gert Hans von Gontard, 37, heir of Adolphus Busch, and three co defendants cleared by a federal jury of conspiracy to evade the draft. The trial also named Lieut Francis X Grattano, Dr Arnold Hutschnecker and Michael Mangano. one defendant Wilson died before verdict. The case traced an alleged plan to secure deferments and an essential worker designation for Von Gontard.
A torrential downpour yesterday ushered in the rainy season in Mexico City. The heavy rain interrupted automobile traffic on main streets and disrupted telegraph communications across the area.
Rome correspondent Guglielmo Emanuel recounts years in hiding from Nazi Fascist police after Mussolini fell. He details escape routes, a step ahead of authorities, and the role of the Holy See in sheltering exiled leaders. He describes his wife’s quick thinking saving him during a police raid. He later moves through Rome’s Montmartre area, disguising as a painter and changing residences weekly to avoid capture. The piece ends noting Gene Autry earning his wings as a transport pilot in Dallas.
Mayor Gus B. Mauermann proclaims a Bordelon Memorial Day to honor Marine Sgt. William J. Bordelon for posthumous Medal of Honor awarded in ceremonies at Alamo Stadium. He notes Bordelon as San Antonio’s first native to receive the nation’s highest wartime honor and urges attendance at the medal presentation to Bordelon’s mother at 7 a.m. Saturday and purchase of extra war bonds during June 18 week. Logs to be flown at half mast Saturday in respect to the Marine and his parents.
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