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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1943

Page

4

Allies Picked As Winner As Turks Rebuff Hitler

Premier Sukru Saracoglu of Turkey expressed friendship for America Britain and Russia while tepid toward Germany signaling a shift in alliances. The border closure with Syria drew no protest, fueling speculation that the Near East may become a UN power hub as Axis pressure tightens.

MAK TL 5 AP Steel Weiter Turkey United Nations Det Eit Axis Balkans Sukru Saracoglu Americ Ta Britain Russa Germany Ave Franc van Papen Hitler Tikey Ankara Tbs America India Near East Romania Italy Berlin Apkara Rumisnia

Witness Narrates Kisses and Fights in Court Martial

In Los Angeles on June 17 the court martial for Pvt Michael Strig arano, 22, charged with murdering Mrs Wilma Carnes Wilson, heard witness accounts of violent scenes and intimate quarrels with the late divorcee and former actress. A taxi driver testified Mrs Wilson had complained of a party and a later cottage visit. defense said others may be responsible for the death.

Los Angeles CINSI Pvt Michael Strigarano Wilma Carnes Wilson Dix Vorcee Holly Wood Army Prk Charles Mokas Vialert Etricinane Sirlerang Ross Reed Hermosa Beach

U S Destroyers Hit Six Japanese Boats Near Mandalay

NEW DELHI June 12 70 United States and Allied air power reported destroying six Japanese river craft near Mandalay in Burma plus damaging five large boats in the same area. The communique also noted damage to railway cars and trackage at Paukkan and warehouses and sheds in the Jap barracks area at Thavt. A bomber mission struck near the Gulf of Martaban and Moulmein with over four tons of explosives. RAF bombers attacked Buthedaung on the Mayu river in Western Burma with all aircraft returning safely.

New Delhs Trrawiddy Mandalay Aith U. S. Aap Paukkan Fhapbytayat Gulf of More Toban Moulmein Gulf of Thailand Tae Butlth Buthe- Daung Mayu River Burma

No Raise for McNutt as House Blocks Pay Boost

Washington June 11 War Mainpower Chief Paul V Nutt receives no raise after the appropriations committee recommendation to boost McNutt from 12000 to 15000 is blocked. Representative Taber argues the war labor court freeze limits increases and notes other wartime heads already have higher salaries.

Washington Paul V. Nutt Odset House Representative Taber Appropriations Committee McNutt Taher Mcéritt War Labor Court

Flannery Named Deputy Collector

Flannery named deputy collector in the administration of Tak insane Alfred Callaghan. The city council Thursday approved the appointment of George W. Plaw dure as the deputy tax clerk to Weplner Jeni He Anile. Plan nery, who has been Hadle's mis rat, will remain in a partial role.

Alfred Callaghan Ity Cau George W. Plawdure Jeni Plannery Hadle

Allied Blow Predicted In Redrawn War Plans

Analysis argues that a major UN strike may shift from Italy to distant targets, as Allied air and sea power press Mediterranean fronts. Editorial compares expected campaigns to football strategy, weighing Sicily risks, Syrian-Turkish frontier moves, and possible Syria Iraq Iran operations with Russia.

Mnwe Heyraut Makhichevan Ruas

Nazis Delay Summer Drive In Russia

London reports that Nazi Germany postponed a planned summer offensive against Russia from June 16 to June 18 due to supply shortages and strategic disputes between leaders. A German-initiated attack around Orel, south of Moscow, was debated amid fears of Allied strength and renewed Soviet resistance on Smolensk front.

London Russia Germany Orel Salient Moscow Pieid Marshal Fedor von Bock Breut Eberhard Warlimondet Frans Halder Hiller Warlimonder Hitler Red Army von Bock Smolensk Orel wWelers Oy Reuters Mediterranean Roosevelt Mussolini Italy House of Levoy

King Tours American Troops in North Africa Visit

Allied dispatch from North Africa dated June 16 reports King George VI visiting American and British forces in Tunisia. He toured ships, met Lt. Gen. Marc Clark and other commanders, praised army cooks led by Sgt. Frazier Woodard, and observed street fighting and combat drills.

Ty Relman Morin North Africa Delayodi—uyj America Army Feld King Geernd Itis Unear Africa Byd Hewitt Armiral J. B Americen Cantala King Liceut Marc W. Clark U.S Fifth Army George ©. Pawan Jr Americnatt Tuntbla Gmir N. Tradhey Second Army Cousis Gin Geoffrey Keys Ofromming Dshnston Frazier Woodard Alabama Roosevelt Wooxtard Dutfy

Worry of False Teeth Slipping or Irritating

Worry about dentures slipping while eating or talking. A user seeks reassurance and relief with faster acting denture powders and comfort tips. The text mentions alkaline tonality and concerns over fit, seeking smoother wear and confidence during meals and conversations.

Turkish Envoy to Vichy Recalled in Protest

Turkish Ambassador Behli was recalled from Vichy by Ankara in protest of Allied restrictions on the embassy and to protest surveillance. The move is not a rupture but may signal worsening ties, with Allies hoping Vichy recalls Gaston Gergery from Ankara. A Turkish source, not named, said Allied quarters view Hergery as too friendly with the Axis.

Bern Seihzerland Behli Turkey Ankara Vichy Savers Gentapo Mazi Bel Vishy Gaston fGergery Hergery Axis Von

Nazi Broadcast Assumes U S Win Propaganda Message

A Berlin radio broadcast, cited by BBC, assumes a U S victory and outlines a future peace. The program, airing under the name All, allegedly features a U S voice advising how to write a just and equitable peace, portraying America as the leading world power.

New York INS Berlin United States BBC Goebbels Bill't America BNL

Croat Party Chief Shot As Hostage

London report says Panhe Kattleda, Croatian Peasant party leader in Dalmatia, was shot as a hostage after the March assassination of the Italian prefect Glory and Save, carried out by patriots. The Yugoslav government in exile provided the update on the incident.

London Panhke Kattleda I Delmatia

Fourth Term Roosevelts Backed By Hatters Union

The United Hatters, Caps and Millinery Workers International union AL1 led a semi annual meeting here to urge a fourth term for President Roosevelt. The general executive board announced support at the gathering.

Tamiment Roose Vel United Hatters, Caps and Millinery Workers International Union

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