Neapolitans Describe Nazi Terror in Naples
A Paris Times report from Naples writes of a German terror campaign with a siege on a hospital, mass executions, slave labor conscriptions, and looting. Survivors describe corpses, ruined water systems, and civilians forced to dig graves amid besieged hospitals and collapses across the city.
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United States Volunteer Guard Disbanded in Eritrea
The Volunteer Guard for Defense, a U S civilian group in Eritrea assisting Army installations, was disbanded after serving during the summer of 1942 when Axis forces threatened Alexandria. Unpaid and understrength, they helped with airplane work and quelled two incipient riots with no casualties.
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Destruction of Naples hotels and water system before Allied entry
Dr De Cesare describes how German forces blew up tourist hotels and Naples University structures and fouled the harbor water system. He notes famine, disease, and deaths as the city neared Allied arrival, with residents scavenging water and surviving in damaged lodgings.
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Dealers Suggest Nutrition Diets Canton
Canton food dealers, with Worthing and Civitan Defense, provide Canton homemakers monthly reports on food availability including meats lard margarine butter milk cheeses eggs poultry vegetables cereals and canned goods. The aim is to aid distribution and supply knowledge for better nutrition and curb the local black market.
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Martial Law Lifted in Denmark Reported by Berlin
Berlin radio said occupation authorities in Denmark lifted martial law imposed after sabotage. Stockholm reports claim a nationwide curfew by 9 pm to 5 am ended. Yet unsteady order persisted as Nazi forces reportedly took over police functions after arresting top Danish officials and disarming state police, about 7000 men.
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