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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1944

Page

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Parachutists Hold Allies At Cassino

Allied air and ground actions around Cassino intensified as Liberator bombers attacked targets along the Italian coast and rail lines. German fighters clashed with Allied planes in multiple engagements while air forces including Flying Fortresses and Spitfires pressed operations over the Dalmatian coast and inland routes.

Went Jogend Castle Hill Mediterranean Rimini Sipser Sigenik Spitt Dalmatian Cassino Piedimonte

Rumanians See Hungary Crisis Deepening As Axis Struggles

Rumanian envoys report Budapest remains under German influence while the puppet government faces nonrecognition by Romania. Reports from Madrid claim sabotage halts Hitler’s plan to seize Hungary’s food stores and transport system as Rumanians in Turkey fear Allied resistance within their army. Elder statesman Iuliu Mantu and Ion Antonescu’s government hold loyal followings amid tension in the Balkans.

Budapest Hungary Romana Bulgaria Turkey Iuliu Mantu Ion An Ionescu Associated Press Madrid Hitler Hungers

Negro Flower Vendors on Trial in Charlestown

In Charlestown the city’s African women flower sellers near the post office face a two month cleanup or removal period. About 60 vendors, all related, operate from two island communities amid camellias and azaleas. Gardens clubs supported them as the city required a 16 percent license, area cleanliness, and limits of 20 vendors selling at a time.

Charlestown Piceusing Bureau

Bullet Fatal to Danish Editor

New York March 28 radio said Sigurd Thompson 57 editor of the Copenhagen newspaper Social Demokraten died last night of bullet wounds suffered when he was shot while on his way home from his office Thursday night.

New York Radio Sigurd Thompson Copenhagen Social Pamokraten Atomech Hiss Office

Fourteen Believed Dead In Mine Blast

SHINNSTON WVa March 25 Fourteen men entered the recently opened Katharine No 4 mine to light a fire when a terrific blast shattered part of the workings Early today rescue work halted while ventilating systems were restored officials and the state mines department said there is every reason to believe the trapped men are dead

Shinnston W. Va Kathering No. 4 Onal Company Officies West Virginia Mines Department

Ad Brings Arrest of Wanted Man in Idaho

Twin Falls police traced stolen items from a friend's house after a newspaper wanted ad by Mullins. A service station attendant reported buying the articles from a man, leading to his arrest with Mullins offering a $100 reward. Read the Light Want Ads daily.

Twin Falls Idaho Mullins Tdaho

Churchill to Steel Nations For Sacrifices

London reports Prime Minister Churchill to address a British American wartime broadcast Sunday night. The speech aims to rally support for a forthcoming invasion of Berlin, stressing blood and sweat and the strengthened Allied position as the campaign nears. It will reference Balkans developments and hint at postwar reshaping with Hungary Bulgaria and Romania watching for cues. The Atlantic Charter may also be mentioned as part of the war aims.

London Churchill San Antonio Berlin Germany Bréndens Balkans Hungary Bulgaria Romania

Boy Struck by Car in City, Serious Condition

A boy about 11 years old at 118 Big Foot Street was struck Friday afternoon on Nogantes Street and remained in serious condition with a possible skull fracture after the accident. In a separate crash, J C White, 52, of Seguin, suffered scalp lacerations when his truck collided with a car driven by Ray F Kitchen on Victoria Street, six miles from San Antonio on the Be Qua road. Kitchen reported the crossing lights began blinking and he stopped suddenly.

Gamesinda Rams Big Foot Street Nogantes Street J. C. White Seguin Ray F. Kitchen Victoria Street San Antono Bequa Road Kitchen

Downies Services Set for First Lieut Edward R Downie

General services for First Lieut Edward R Downie 23 who died while on a training mission near Wentover field Utah will be held at 3 p m Sunday at the First Presbyterian church with Rev P D Miler officiating Interment will be in Alamo Masonic cemetery with full military honors

General Services Edward R. ‘Downie Wis Wentover Field Utah First Presbyterian Church P. D. Miler Alamo Masonic Cemetery

Yanks Slash Ahead In Burma

The report recounts Allied advances in the Pacific theater with emphasis on Central Pacific progress, Japanese airpower degradation, and Bougainville patrols. It notes Emira Island and other atolls, naval air action, and destruction of railroad assets in Indo China, highlighting Halsey’s press statement on sea lane domination and Jap shortages.

Burma Central Pacific Ponape Marshall Islands Emira Island New Ireland William F. Halsey Sealanes Truk Bismarck Archipelago Halsey Empress Augusta Bougainville Manly U. S. Mitterell Indo- China Vin Tha Dar Aimerican

Baptism for the Dead Evening Service in Ghureh

The Ghureh community hosts a preaching service titled Baptism for the Dewi with the Latter Day Saints at 455 Bailey Avenue. Branch president HL B Tur y leads the service, focusing on The Gospel Kingdom as the evening topic. Medium details of the Priesthood meeting follow.

Jess Christ

Warners Buys Mrs Berlin's Book in Hollywood Buzz

Hollywood chatter reports Jack Warner purchasing Mrs Irving Berlin's forthcoming book The Lady I Have Chosen as Ellin writes it, a tale of the American way of lying and postwar democracy. Planned release May 29, with potential Ellin visit dependent on Irving overseas. Actors Ida Lupino and Barbara Stanwyck eyed for two female leads.

Lovella Parsons Motion Petare Valor Hollywood ENS Irving Berlin Jack Warner Ellin Irving England Jack Ida Lupo Barbara Stanwyck New York East Side

Spray of Shot Ends Singing On Railroad

On Howard Street in the 4600 block a guitar player Eugene Villareal 18 faced shotgun pellets fired by Alex Cardena and Johnny Valdez after an objection. Frank Villareal tried to shield him. Eugene then retrieved a 12 gauge shotgun and fired, injuring none but leaving a dangerous scene and a report of assault to murder.

Eugene Villareal Frank Villareal Villareals Jesse Acosta Howard Street Alex Cardena Johnny Valdez Eugene Villarez Frank Villareal Jon

French Liberate Pianoso Prisoners Near Elba Island

Paris radio reported that forces of General De Gaulle landed on Pianoso near Elba on March 18 and freed 41 prisoners. The operation targeted a small island off the Italian coast and involved French troops in a swift night action.

London UPI

Tax Seviers Levy Taxes for Public Services in United States

A government levy totaling 155 148 units funds public services across the United States. Government bodies approve the unified tax to support municipal operations and essential programs for citizens nationwide.

United State

Representative WI Interview Monday Through Feldoy

Employment Service note lists names and locations with sparse OCR reads. Dates appear as March 24 and Mel 3, with scattered mentions of Texas and Nevada, reflecting a brief encounter record rather than a full report.

Feldoy Mel Aio W Necre Seo Attosie Texm

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