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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1944

Page

2

British Enter Holland and Moers Fight North of Aachen

Allied forces widened the push into German-held territory across Holland and Belgium, with American troops advancing toward Moers near Aachen and breaking toward the Saar. American shells struck near Aachen as the Seventh Army moved toward Dijon and Belfort, while Allied forces cut off German pockets from Zeebrugge to Le Havre as heavy bombardments continued.

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Fronts clash as American troops expand across Moselle

The American army drives along the Moselle river under SHAEF command, with Patton’s forces reaching the northern Moselle town of Livredon five miles from the river and advancing near Metz and Nancy. Heavy combat and stubborn German resistance persist as bridgeheads grow south of Metz and near Toul. The Antwerp pocket tightens while British forces secure progress 80 miles southwest of Antwerp.

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Hurricane Stil Roaming Atlantic Threat to U.S. Coast

The Weather Bureau reports Hurricane Stil may veer away from the Bahamas and Cahama islands of Florida, with meteorologists saying it is too soon to determine if it poses danger to the U.S. coast. Advisory at 10 AM placed the center about 550 to 540 miles east of Nassau, Bahamas.

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Police Seek Star Ruby Clip in Philadelphia Theft

Police pursue a stolen ruby clip valued at 25000 dollars believed pawned in Philadelphia by a Riverhead, New York resident. The item is part of a 37000 dollar jewel reward pool. Mrs Jay Taylor II, descendant of two presidents, has commented. A Philadelphia relief agency spokesperson denied a report that the city found the pawn shop. Mrs Rushbrooke Nes, London, dies near Bristol. she is wife of Reverend De dH Rushbrooke, president of the Baptist World Alliance.

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Churchill Meets Churchillian Attache

A high level wartime conference gathers British and Allied leaders including Sir Andrew Cunningham Lord Leathers and Sir Alan Brooke with plans to extend European advisory roles. Talks center on coordinating postwar strategy and keeping chaos at bay in Europe while shipments and extended leaves affect troop movements. The meeting includes expected attendance by Anthony Eden and Cordell Hull with Churchill staying aboard and inspecting personnel.

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Von Motenow Reported As Nazi Chief In West

Stockholm reports Field Marshal Walter von Motenow identified by German press as the Ceram commander in the West after the death of Field Marshal Guenther von Kluge. The account gives few details beyond von Kluge’s presumed heart attack.

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Highway Patrol Aids in Roundup After Wreck

Three state highway patrolmen assisted in a roundup after a wreck five miles south of Pleasanton. The crash involved multiple trucks and cars from Hebbronville Jourdan ton and San Antonio areas. Several drivers were treated and released at the Robert S Green hospital.

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Fifth Army Reaches Gothic Line Defenses Near Florence

Allied forces push toward the Gothic Line along the Adriatic coast and into the Po valley as Fifth Army units reach the Gothic Line defenses north of Aiini and near Florence. American troops penetrate Pisa area and Romagna fronts see continued heavy fighting with German counterattacks lingering.

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Resignations Hit S A Health Department Staff

Two more resignations in the city health department noted with Jack O'Brien as business manager and Alma Cole-Tan as secretary to O'Brien. Ern est Cornitits, acting head of the wphis control division, gave no reason for resigning. Five total resignations cited, including Agnes B. Bayage and G A Tips, with Bayage citing mismanaged affairs.

S.A. Health Dept Jack O'Brien Alma Cole- Tan O'Brien Ernest Cornitits Wphis Heathy Lewis C. Robbies Agnes B. Bayage

Spirit and pay echo in high school football visit

West Chester St Josephs High School players watched the Philadelphia Engles practice as Rev Jerome Kleber urged spirit. A joking reply from a frestimpn gtid prospect noted they would have spirit if paid.

West Chester St. Joseph's Philadelphia Engles Jerome Kleber

Sixty Nine Die in Texas July Auto Mishaps

In July Texas traffic, 69 people died and 173 were injured across 414 accidents. Compared with last July, fatalities rose from 90 to 69, injuries from 367 to 173, while year-to-date totals show 692 deaths and 2064 injuries from 3048 crashes. Pedestrian and railroad collision fatalities were noted.

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Japs Advance In 3 Sectors

Japanese forces push down the Hunan Kwargai rail line as they advance toward Kwailt hub of south China defense. U.S. air forces hit a ferry crossing at Chuanhsien in support of Chinese forces. Chinese high command reports fresh Japanese advances in two other sectors.

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Mexican Beer Sales Restricted in Federal Court Agreement

A federal district court on Monday enjoined Eugeny T. Smith doing business as A conpromise. The distributor paid $968.08 into federal coffers as part of a compromise agreement restricting Mexican Beer sales amid ongoing enforcement actions.

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Hull Warns Austria To Turk on Nazis

Secretary of State Full warned Austrians that their postwar destiny hinges on aligning with the Allied side, following Romania and Bulgaria, as they near the end of the window to oppose Germany. Also notes Dr Marvin W Whyburth to be inaugurated as Texas Tech president on September 30.

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Piles Relief Promised By Home Treatment

Piles relief offered by Dr. D A Johnson after 28 years of practice through a painless inexpensive home treatment. The Dr Johnson Rectal Clinic head physician shares methods that promise relief for uncomplicated piles. Readers are invited to request free information and a complete year of guidance by writing to the Dr O A Johnson Rectal Clinic Kansas City Missouri.

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