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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1943
Page
14
In Italy the Allies face questions about airborne operations. Officers differ on paratroop and glider use, noting imperfect outcomes but asserting growing effectiveness. Despite risks of misdrops and losses, Allied paratroops have secured bridges and disrupted German defenses, signaling potential for future battles.
In Sicily and Italy paratroopers fight for bridges and positions. Airborne units landed behind lines. some captured, others returned to support infantry. Debate rages whether paratroops belong in frontline combat or only special missions. Chaplains and medical teams joined jumps, saving lives.
Funeral with full military honors planned for October 20 near Wimberly for two officers and three aviation cadets killed in a training plane crash. Chaplain Hoffman will officiate. burial in National Cemetery. 426th AAF Band to perform. survivors and widows noted, including Lt. Stewart L. Gibson.
Lieut. David W. Holder, shot down over Japanese territory and rescued, returns to visit his parents in a story that recalls his perilous escape and service. Published from wartime notes, it highlights his journey back with aid from bomb squads and General Chen’s air force operations.
A catalog of skin care products with prices and brand names. Woodbury’s Cold Cream Pond’s Cold Cream Pond’s Creams Hind’s Hand Cream Jergen’s All Purpose Cream Ingram’s Improved Cream Campana Balm Skin Softener appear with varied cents values in a short vintage listing.
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