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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1944

Page

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Col Lodge Nazs Four Nazis With the Seventh Army

With the American Seventh Army on Sept 26 27 Col Lodge Lt Gen Holy Cabot Lodge a U S senator from Massachusetts captured four German prisoners while reconnaissance officers were cautious. Lodge’s driver Henry Howell of Portsmouth Ohio recounted the moment as Lodge used field glasses spotted the enemy and ordered action. Lodge then fired a pistol and secured the prisoners with their hands raised in the jeep.

Seventh Army Holy Cabot Lodge U. S Massachusetts Gervish Brcame Lodge Henry Howell Fortsmouth Ohio Golanet Lodge

Real Name of Warsaw Patriot Revealed

London dispatch reveals General Bor is Lieut. Gen. Tadeuse Konirowski, 48, who led Poland's underground army after 1943. The report notes Komorowski aided Warsaw’s defense in 1939, and that Konirowski vanished after Poland’s collapse to organize underground forces around Krakow.

London Warsaw General Bor Tadeuse Koni’rowski Gestipo Komorowski Poland Krakow

Two New Russian Marshals Named

Col. Mikhail Nixolalevich Chinvitia kov, a starine Brad hero, was promoted to artillery marshal while Col. Gen. Semon Trodayavich Zhavarenkay rose to marshal of avalon.

Wscdw Mikhail Nixolalevich Chinvitiakov Torystial Semon Trodayavich Zhavarenkay Avalon

Storm Area to Bring Wain For S and S

Weather forecast from San Antonio area notes showers and thunderstorms with cloudiness. Forecaster J Henry Darboe predicts variable temperatures around 82 degrees and scattered storms Tuesday through Wednesday, with gusty winds and possible squalls in some regions.

S&s San Antonio Viewitg Pyen Rio Grande Valley J. Henry Darboe East Texas

Superforts Attack Anshan and Dairen in Manchuria Blitz

Allied bombers strike Anshan in Manchuria targeting Nippon steel works, with secondary raids on Dairen and Penhaihu as Tokyo reports 70 to 99 bombers taking part. Interceptions claim heavy fighting as Philippine air bases are reinforced after recent losses, while Marines push inland on Peleliu and Palau fronts.

Japan Manchuria Philippines Tokyo Anshan Nippon Dairen Penhaihu Halsey Dap Philippine Pelelluy Island

Five Germans Surrender Gladly in River Sector

Rome dispatch reports five German soldiers surrender along the Pith army sector after crossing up river. They claimed to be a Frenchman, two Yugoslavs, and two Austrians pressed into service.

Rome Mrut Willan, Johnson Cairo Pintoon Temselves

Reds Hammer Nazi Pockets In Estonia

Moscow reports say Soviet forces moved to seize German pockets in Estonia and threaten Riga with island fortifications guarding Baltic approaches. Leningrad army reports capture of key ports except Virisu, with Haapsalu and Pacnu in Soviet hands. Baltic fleet activity and heavy gunfire indicate Soviet assistance to reduce Estonian islands as Riga's siege looms. Continued on Page 2.

Moscow Russia Wuameret Estonia Riga Batvia Ristna Osel Gulf of Rigs Gulf of Finland Ney Govorov Leningrad Virisu Haapsala Usird Tallinn Pacnu Battly Chelsinki Brilef Ie Enat Ules

Traveler Claims Goebbels Home Hit as Bomb Shelters Deteriorate

A Madrid traveler reports direct hits on the Goebbels residence and the Chancellery amid Allied bombing. He describes Berlin as nearly paralyzed by shortages, with bomb shelters little more than mechanical façades and coffee prices soaring as authorities prioritize fuel and food shipments.

Madrid Goebbels Soca Mas Germany

Planes Blast Nazi Strongholds In Europe Frontline War

Allied heavy bombers struck Osnabruck Hamm Bresien and the besieged Calais port as 1100 fighters and Liberators hit German cities. RAF planes supported airborne troops near Arnhem with rocket and machine gun attacks. Unescorted Liberators bombed Greek harbors and Italian targets. Spitfires and Typhoons provided air cover while 24 German fighters were destroyed. Thunderbolts joined night strikes against German armor and supply routes in Holland and the Moselle valley.

Forcns Rt. AP Frenen Cayne Osnabruck Arnhem Brenten Weser Hatnii Germany Tg 83 Milles Spaliensh Alliegé Platey Agai Haltnad Eindhoven-Nijmegen Mannheim Rhine Teperey Taltah Fields Uombing Sammis Skanamanga Pimens Maly Milan Verona Grnon Bologna Balke Aly Yugoslavia Albania Greece Lyesept Com Alten Focke Dutety Thunderbolts Amerigan Moselle

Nazis Drop British Mines in 41 Blitz

London reports reveal German night raids of 1940 41 dropped mines abandoned by retreating French forces and sailers parachuted into Britain’s largest cities. Targets included London Liverpool Southampton Plymouth and others. Up to 44 of 300 volunteers survived. Mines carried 1 to 2 tons of explosives and even sea mines were parachuted inland. A chemical red powder caused skin inflammation on contact.

London France Dinekerque Britain Loldan Hinninghar Southampton Plymouth Liverpool Germany England

Allies Hold Up Cargo for Vatican

Vatican News service reports that Allies are delaying a cargo shipment to the Vatican from Daredawn. The note, released to Hay Ant, questions the keel quality and trustworthiness of the consignor amid the halted delivery.

Vatican MUMS INS The Vatican News Service Daredawn

Churchill Renews Stand On Havens

Prime Minister Churchill reiterated Britain’s policy that Nazi criminals must not find refuge in neutral territories. He noted neutrals had stated their positions and urged full effort to deny fugitives shelter. A debate to reveal Britain’s postwar approach to Germany was expected at the Quebec conference. Lord Vansittart urged Britain to ban fraternization with German citizens, following the American example.

Lonnon Churchill Commons Spain Quebec Churehn Stirling Britain Germany Roosevelt Hitler

Nazi Front Losses Top One Million Since D Day

Allied dispatches declare German casualties on the Western Front near one million since D day, with reports of tank losses and heavy fighting around the Ruhr and Holland. British and American forces push toward Kleve and Belfort as frontline secrecy and blackout rules limit detailed troop movements.

Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force London Ruhr Upper Rhine Kleve Holland iKleve Germany Vie Beri Rcuio U.S Belfort Rites J

Revolt Call Hints Nazis Tottering

An analysis by John Oatwritten for Eisenhower warns German slave workers may revolt if aided, citing some 12 million enslaved workers from various nations. It argues the Allied invasion is cracking Nazi power and a decisive push could hasten collapse, while cautioning uprisings must wait for the right moment to avoid a brutal German crackdown.

Oat John Eisenhower Germany Holland Siegfried Craige Ornational Naws Service Hox Rome Surcess Eiserhower

High School Footballers Protest Prompted Prisoner Conflict

Peabody Kansas dispatch reports German POWs at Port Riley withheld football drills after protests by high school players claiming the gridiron ground was hardening and unsafe. A clash reportedly occurred with rifles present but no blows. prisoners were marched away and to be moved later.

Peabody, Kaw Suniday Tech School Lord H. Safar Port Riley pieAtp Beveral Wie High School

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