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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1943

Page

4

Vatican City under armed guard amid food shortages

An Lausanne Gazette dispatch reports Italian and Vatican authorities sealing borders with soldiers and parachute troops. Access to St Peters is restricted as crowds are blocked from Vatican City while rebels and socialists clash in Rome. Capture of those inside is described as prisoner of war status.

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Statue Added to Circus Collection At Local Museum

A fragmented note describes a miniature statue of Joseph Bimaidi and a Relish clown pipe once owned by General Form Thumb. The pieces were added to the Harryrzberg circus collection and placed on the third floor of the museum, with a Sau relative mentioned in connection to the pipe.

Joseph Sbimaidi Harry Rzberg

Sharsh Laxatives Unnecessary Wake-up Drink

A morning health tip promotes lemon juice and water as a gentle awakening drink. One Sunkist lemon in water on an empty stomach supposedly stimulates bowel action, boosts vitamin C intake, aids fatigue resistance, and supports digestion and healing.

T. T Sunkist Gal Uno California Sunkist

Mayor abolishes health board power in city

The 1941 ordinance abolishes the city health board's control over appointing the health officer and department staff, transferring authority to Mayor Mauermann. The move prompts mixed reactions from officials and medical society leaders, with calls for stable leadership and to curb political meddling.

Council Debates Uniform City Transit Fares and Franchise Timing

City council members discuss transit fare uniformity within limits and anticipate a two to four week delay. The transit company plans to file a franchise by December 30, with G. V. Parker noting a $18,929.80 deposit and additional monthly payments through October.

Steffer Los Angeles Heights Trans' St Tes Pans National Bank Pendinz G. V. Parker Fansit Parker

Colonel Leads Flight of Invader Fighter-Bombers

Allied headquarters reports a flight of Invader fighters led by Lieut Col Dorr Newton of San Antonio shot down six German FW-190s in two days. Operating under Maj Gen Edwin J House's 12th Air Support Command, they defended Allied shipping in the Gulf of Salerno and downed two FW-180s on Monday and four more the next day.

North Africa America Cnl. Dorr Newton San Antonio Edwin J. House 12Th Air Support Command Gulf of Salema I Nto

Allies Bomb The Plant In France And London Raid

Allied air forces joined for the first time in a combined strike on Europe as Paris and Montlucon targets were hit. Fortresses Liberators and Marauders operated with RAF and US fighters, bombing western France and London and claiming several enemy planes down. The Montlucon tire plant, a major factory, was among the targets in a broad night offensive that ended a recent lull in Allied air activity.

London Paris Fusk Frederick J. Vsan VU. 8. Enhth Air Free Bomber Command Europe Air Ministry Montlucon Montlufon France Germany Eighth Air Force Alan Romily Ervills Bryas-Gud Iast le Touquin U. S Britain Greater London Meryllp yeTday Haa Pee

8th Army Nears Salerno Front

Allied forces push toward Salerno as 8th Army closes on the front while Fifth Army reinforces the bridgehead. Luftwaffe struggles, bombing raids intensify, and coastal Italy sees Italian navy units arriving at Palermo as German counterattacks test Allied defenses.

Salerno

Bond Drive Exceeds Nine Million In War Loan Push

Nearing the nine million mark, the drive reports 62 calls yielding 22 sales totaling 52450. Various units and individuals across the city, including a garage worker and a high school band, bought bonds. bankers and a local Knights of Columbus rally contributed substantial sales as teams covered half their territory.

Wayne TE Gatke Ger Bourht Buster J.G. Purvis Ain Purvis Oil and Company Cienion Young Faursday Lee Chu Sem Tow Tom G. Prost Jr SAAT Bret DL Mart Helotes Irene Kieffer Culebra William C. Aubey Frost Sel Frank Company Jerome Zoeller Jefferson High School Knights of Columbus P. J. McCarthy Bexar County National Bank Hes Marvin Thomasia John EL Lee Lee

Corrigan Returns Seeks New Trip to Washington

Corrigan, missing from court since June 1, was reported back in the city on Thursday preparing for another trip to Washington. His clerk Arturo Martinez said Corrigan called to say he would return October 1 after months of visits to Washington and Lateda.

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Fellowship Supper at East Bethany Church Grounds

Friday fellowship supper and entertainment program hosted by East Bethany Evangelical and New Myrtle churches on Kendall and New Myrtle streets. Supper starts at 7 p.m. with activities continuing to 8 p.m.

East Bethany

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