Yanks Sink 40000-Ton Italian Transport at Pisa Rail Yards
A combat report states two American invader groups from North Africa sank a 40,000-ton Italian transport at anchor near Bagnara in southwestern Italy. Pilots described two direct hits on the liner with the stern submerging before resurfacing, and a cruiser was also hit in a separate action off the southwest coast of Italy.
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Fitch to Attend Traffic School
Police Investigator John W. Filey will begin a four month traffic control course at Northwestern University on September 13 with a $150 scholarship. Commissioner P. L. Anderson said the program includes 23 officers from six states and marks the fourth San Antonio officer to receive specialized traffic training in northern schools.
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Tower Still Leaning After Bombing Surge
The historic leaning tower, cited as a landmark since 1193, narrowly survived a bombing raid by northwest forces Tuesday night. Pilots reported the tower spared while the marble edifice, begun in 1350, leans more than 16 feet and remains unstable despite foundation reinforcements in 1852.
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Japs Prepared Says Internee at Luncheon Talk
The speaker Rev John Kessler told Business and Professional Men's Post No 10 luncheon that Japan’s leaders planned a strong navy and large fuel stores and prepared for Pearl Harbor years earlier. He described three Japanese divisions: militarists, diplomates, and business classes seeking growth through commerce. He cited a protentified military program for youth and noted the Pearl Harbor event as a turning point.
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Two Jewish Groups Clash Over Army
New York September 1 The American Jewish conference held its fourth day of a five day session as factions clashed over Palestine policy and a potential Jewish army The American Council for Judaism opposed a Jewish state and a national army while the American Jewish Congress defended Jewish unity and loyalty amid contentious statements and debate about national security and identity
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Thief Steals Blind Man’s Valued Chair
Police report a thief entered Fred Scheel’s home at 136 Rigsby Avenue and took a wicker chair cherished by Scheel, who is blind and a cripple. the chair belonged to his late wife.
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British Navy Bombards Italian Coast and Rail Hubs
Allied air forces from North Africa strike Pisa Salerno Cosenza Catanzaro and nearby rail hubs while two British battleships Nelson and Rodney hammer batteries off Reggio Calabria Cape Peloro and the Strait of Messina. Bombers also target Sapri and Catanzaro with heavy losses reported on both sides and continued rail and freight yard disruption along the Italian coast.
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Cetrato
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Desert Air Force
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Catanzaro
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Strait of Messina
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Freat Gevich
Benjamin ¥. Vearmer
San Francisco
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Farmer Mourned in Corpus Christi Death Notice
Local obituary confirms the death of farmer Davey Lively at his Corpus Christi home on Monday. He resided here for years, leaving a widow and a brother in Dallas among surviving relatives.
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St. Mary's Hall Opens Fall Term at Bishop Jones Chair
St Marys Hall at 17 East French Place starts fall term with opening exercises Tuesday. Bishop-elect Everett H. Jones is reported, and the school notes its largest enrollment in years. A new three- with third grade addition for girls is mentioned.
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Brawl in Back Yard Leaves Man Wounded
Two Black men scuffled in a backyard at 319 East French Place Tuesday night. Monroe Thompson, of 14 East Craig Place, was shot in the arm and sent to Robert B. Green hospital. Thompson fled through 318 East French Place as a rock shattered a window. Greer says he fired to scare them off. police called for witnesses.
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Aged Woman Injured in Auto Crash on Sanita Rosa Street
An elderly woman of 408 Sanita Rosa Street is in serious condition at Robert B. Green Hospital after being struck Tuesday on 100 block of Sauls Rosa Street by a car driven by R. Stein of 202 Neff Street, police report.
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Dutch Credit Discovers Hudson Valley in 1624
In 1624 the Hudson valley in New York state was discovered by the Dut Dutch credit.
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