Paratroopers Lost In Sicily Flight Debacle
Washington reports the war department confirmed 410 American paratroopers killed when 23 U S transport planes were mistaken for enemy ships and shot down by friendly and enemy forces during a July 10 to 11, 1943 reinforcement drop by the 82nd Airborne in the Gela area.
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Washington
War Department
Sicily
U. S
Set
Jack Fessie
Army
Stars and Stripes
San Francisco
82Nd Airborne Division
Gela Sea
Agriculture Workers Excluded From Annual Industry Work
A brief notice states that workers employed in the annual agriculture industry will not be considered eligible under the new policy. The change affects employment classifications and may impact seasonal labor status for farmers and related employers.
O Daniel Faces Housecleaning Charge Amid Hillbilly Payroll Issue
Senator O Daniel calls for a general housecleaning in Washington as inspectors amid a payroll probe raise questions about Hillbilly band members and clerical work on the state payroll. He defends national unity and says government must endure the war effort while visiting San Antonio and meeting local families of servicemen.
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A. Hilbilly
Benitor
W. Lee O'Daniel
State de San Antonio
Labor
O'Daniel
Billy Band
Uoller i Palzns
Austin
Legisla
Daniel
San Antonio
O'Dahiel
Washington
Roosevelt
Court House Steno Given 48 Hours to Vacate
Ultimatum issued to Mrs. George S. Moore the public stenographer at the courthouse. She was ordered to clear out within 48 hours or face removal. Commissioners left the decision to Bob Uhr after debate. Moore will vacate by Monday and seek new office space where she can continue her work.
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Moore
Commercial Recorder
Stappenbach
G. W. Bodenmiller
Uhr
Nazi Trick Blamed in Sicily Error
An eyewitness account describes American C 47 transports shot down during the Sicily invasion by friendly fire from allied ships in darkness. German ruse planes joined the attack, causing confusion and multiple losses. The incident prompted criticism of air force coordination and convoy protection. Doolittle promoted to temporary lieutenant general by the Senate.
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Sicily
U. S
Joan A. Mgroso
London
Army
Navy
Air Force
Doolittle
Washington
Tokyo
James Harold Doolittle
Senate
Mesa Slaying Arrest Made
A 46yearold man is held for the slaying of Adolf Mesa 34 at 425 South Concho Street. Mesa was shot in the stomach with a 12 gauge shotgun in a neighbor's backyard and died en route to Robert B Green Hospital at 11 p m Thursday. The suspect says Mesa entered his home cursed his wife and threatened to shoot them prompting a struggle during which the shotgun discharged.
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Adolf
Mésa
South Concho Street
Mesa
Robert B. Green Hospital
Broncho line cough remedy boasts quick relief bet
Summers Drug Storrs and nearby druggists claim Broncho line eases coughs quickly with 65 cents. A few doses or half a bottle supposedly cures without causing dry mouth or stomach upset. The ad invites customers to bet on its effectiveness.
Soldiers Drown In Arkansas Amphibious Training Incident
At Camp Robinson near Little Rock Arkansas the 6th Division sailors of Company M 264th Infantry suffered drownings during amphibious exercises after a surface mine exploded. Twelve soldiers were killed and others injured as boats capsized.
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Little Rock
Ark
Fleviai
Robinson
Train wreck kills and wounds Nazis near Naples
Allied headquarters said a train wreck north of Rome caused 800 German casualties. The incident, reported as sabotage by Italian saboteurs, involved a German prison train and affected troops near Naples as Allied forces moved to secure the area.
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Naples
Mach
Rome
Sabateu
Church Leaders To Discuss Peace At City Auditorium
Three San Antonio faith leaders from Catholic, Jewish, and Protestant traditions will interpret a seven point peace proposal issued months ago. They speak at Municipal Auditorium at 8 25 p m Tuesday with Rev Clyde V Hickerson of the Baptist Temple David Jacobson of Temple Beth El and Archbishop Robert leading the program.
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Municipal Auditorium
Clyde V. Hickerson
The
Baptist Temple
David Jacobson
Temple Beth-£l
Robert
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