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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1944

Page

2

Yanks Battle on Gothic Line Amid Nazi Counterattacks

An Allied report details German counterattacks along the Gothic line south of Bologna and near Rimini as three divisions shift against American spearheads. British and Brazilian forces pressure toward Bellaria while heavy Nazi artillery targets intensify the clash.

Rome Fifth Army Monte Ia Fine Bologna Eighth Army Bubcon Bellaria Rimini Vena Road Marshal Kesselring Foui

Goodman Rites Set in Chicago for Flight Officer Goodman

Funeral services will be held in Chicago for Flight Officer Jerome D. Goodman 21 brother of Benny Goodman. He was killed Sunday in a B 24 bomber crash near Gasper Wyoming. Willkie improving in New York hospital doctors say he will be discharged within two weeks after a stomach ailment.

Chicauy Chicago Jerome D. Goodman Benny Goodman Goodman Gasper Wyo Willkie New York Wendell Wilkie Benjamin Salzer

British Wall of Armor Nears Reich

Allied forces press in heavy action from Aachen to Belfort with U S troops advancing near Nancy and Epinal as Seventh Army gains along Epinal front. Allied air and ground operations push toward the Belfort gap while glider and transport missions supply the Dutch corridor amid renewed Netherlands fighting.

Epinal Seventh

Red press notes high Nazis on list and other world items

Russian press says top Nazis may yet appear on the Allied list of war criminals. Ilya Ehrenburg writes in Red Star that no reason exists to exclude Hitler and close aides. Maj Herschel Green promoted in Rome as leading American ace in the Mediterranean. Archibald Ramsay returns to Commons after Brixton imprisonment. Front reports heavy German tank and gun assaults in southern Holland as police hunt and SS units reinforce battle lines.

Mugvoow Bent London Ilya Ehrenburg Red Star Hiller Rome Fifeteenth Air Force Herschel H. Green Mayfield Mediterranean Metorles Nhat Holland Panzer Gren

Southton Home to be repaired after juvenile issues

Béxar County commissioners plan repairs at the Southton home for Bova, after juvenile problems surfaced. Bids will be sought for dead bolts, two doors and 16 screens, with work set to begin Monday. County Engineer W. Pickard noted no repairs had been made since 1831.

Eourt Linally Béxar County Bova Southton W. ¥. Pickard

Four Traffic Deaths Listed In Three Days

San Antonio records a spate of fatalities with four traffic deaths across three days. Details include Bantisgo Garcia struck by a Transit bus on Guadalupeg Street dying at Hebert B. Green Hospital, and Pete Wrze don killed when struck by a bus. Driver R. H. Pineda sustained injuries after a crash at Adams and Ferelda Streets. Funeral and memorial arrangements noted for Wrze don.

San Antonios Bantisgo Garcia South Pecos Street Guadalupeg Street Hebert B. Green Lloyd S. Seller Winnipeg Street Pete Wrzedon Itifuries North Street Imass St. Michael’s Catholic Church St. Michael's Cemetery Poland Wiaeclon San Antonio Mire Adele Wigeclono John J. Kissing Leon Jel Frank Koscielski Los Angeles Cnllt Bernard J Frank P. Rejona Cpl George P. Rejonn Fort Lewis Westi Aather Transih Company R. H. Pineda

White House paint job delayed awaiting x day

A drafty Washington report describes scaffolds at the White House as crews prepare to repaint the aging mansion. Chief Usher Howell Crim explains past lighting and repair choices, noting historical scorch marks from the 1812 British raid and uncertain timing for a full repaint.

Washington Pennsylvaniia Avenue Howell Crim Pearl Harbor Germany Y Crim White House

Forecast Warns Of Fresh Winds Along Texas Coast

A marine forecast reports fresh winds and occasional squalls expected today along the Lana and upper Texas coast. No small craft or storm warnings have been issued.

Lana Texas

Firms Buy Warrants in County Offer

Five firm syndicate led by Travis Sikes purchases 110000 dollars in warrants from the county. Commissioners accept the bid after initial withdrawal and a revised Austin bid. The warrants will fund land and bridge projects, with out of town firms expected to handle the work.

Aix Sikes Dub

Long Wait Ends a Divorce Court in Chicago

Ira Winningham, 46, a private chauffeur, finally obtained a divorce after 30 years of waiting for his wife to return home. He testified to Superior Judge Joseph A. Sabath that he hoped she would return one day, recalling years of absence and hardships.

Ghicago Ira Whnningham Winninghan Sufperior Joseph A. Sabath

Apartment Hunter Hits Jackpot in Kansas City

Mrs. Catherine Gentes sought an apartment in Kansas City and endured 11 hours of phone calls. The Kansas GM Star reports she received over 100 offers, with one salesman offering a room in his home and equipment for a newborn.

Kansas Catherine Gentes

Sergeant Hears Noice From Past At France Installation

Sergeant William V. Melutosh paused at a Vimy installation in France where an entertainment was being given. He thought he recognized a voice and wrote to parents back home. The caller mentions Pvt. Tony Ventura and a Moyee years ago club gathering.

Balt William Melutosh Tony Ventura William V. Melutosh France

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