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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1943
Page
1
An editorial urges San Antonio city and county to establish a real, nonpolitical health program. It condemns longstanding political control of health departments, cites polio and typhus, criticizes rat control and malaria risk, and calls for a model ordinance, capable health officers, and sufficient funding now.
Allied air forces bombed targets in Italy to support the campaign against Germany in the peninsula. Bombers struck rail bridges at Capua Caneceilo Polenza and a landing ground at Scanzano. Gazed yards near Rome and other communications were hit while Allied fighters deterred German planes. Casualties included eleven German planes shot down and about 40 observed, with Italian defenses largely quiet over Naples. Thousands of Allied troops landed at Naples as invasion forces moved inland under air cover.
German news reports say Valona and Durazzo along with Ilbasan have fallen to German troops while Swiss and Reuters dispatches indicate a large Allied fleet heading toward Albania. Berlin says Ragusa in Yugoslavia also occupied as tensions rise over imminent fighting for the former kingdom. King Zog reportedly in England.
The London Evening Standard relays a secret German radio broadcast claiming Hitler had a nervous breakdown during a war council meeting and was sent to bed for rest. In Chicago, Vice President Wallace urged Roosevelt as permanent peace parley chairman, praising his global recognition and geography knowledge.
In Bexar county the war bond drive begins strong with $2,000,000 in subscriptions reported within the first day. About 4500 workers, many already active, attended a kickoff luncheon where war heroes from the 18th group and other units received a hero’s welcome. The event featured field ration lunch, demonstrations, and a preview of bond needs for equipment. Notables present included Aviation Student Hjalmer L. Mel Per, Cpl. Richard D. B. Hammill, Aviation Student George W. Fisher, Capt. A. B. Wilson, Capt. E. F. Kelly, and Pvt. Juan Rodriguez, who spoke of sacrifice. A 8 war bond rally is set for September 22 at the Municipal Auditorium, with appearances by movie stars. Miss Erma Greco of Johnson Elementary marked a notable $2000 sale.
DALLAS Sept 10 41 War ration book 3 goes into use at 2 01 am Sunday with the first series of brown paint stamps becoming valid. These stamps cover meats fats oils canned fish cheese and other items once rationed under red stamps in book 2. Stamps will expire on the Saturday nearest the end of the period and aid planning for consumers and traders.
London reports a Berlin broadcast said King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy and his family may have abdicated in Switzerland. Officials in Rome denied the resignation claim and called the reports untrue, stating the king and crown princess were not abdicating.
Berlin reports that Rome capitulated to German forces under Field Marshal von Kesselring after a German assault. Allied forces meanwhile landed at Taranto, occupying the Italian naval base with light opposition, while German units moved north from the Brenner Pass and Mussolini was named head of a national fascist government in a Berlin-sponsored regime.
Slightly warmer Friday afternoon and night with cooler Saturday forenoon. Little temperature change Friday afternoon, slight fall toward the interior Friday night and Saturday forenoon. Scattered showers by the extreme south portion. Weather bureau data on page 2h.
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