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Newspaper

Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1944

Page

4

Yanks Shell Cherbourg I N S

De Moines reports a brief wire item noting a custodian resigns and a state executive action in Cherbourg related events.

Yanks Shell Cherbourg de Moines

China May Siffer Reprisals-Japs Lose More Ships

China May Siffer Reprisals Japs Lose More Ships reports heavy Japanese losses as MacArthur’s forces strike shipping in the Pacific. It notes airfield targets, Doolittle raid echoes, and civilian casualties while detailing sinking freighters and damaged transports.

China Douglas MacArther Bik Island

Air war updates from the Elba theater and Yugoslav relief

General Marehell reports French invasion actions on Elba with no Allied planes lost and one German plane destroyed. In Yugoslavia Gen Mihailovich's forces receive 23 American airmen, 13 identified, others unnamed, all safe and in good hands per family message.

Mihailovich Yugoslavia New York Draja Miheilovich Italy

Death Notice of Lt Kroman from World War II Service

The war department sent Mrs Kra a message via Rev Anders Han in March 1941 about Lt Kroman, who moved from Kansas to Falsteos, then served with HQ Battery 910 Field Artillery overseas for nearly two years before his death. Surviving relatives include his mother and a recently released servicemember now at Camp Ber.

Tion Hell Ding War Department Kra Anders Han Tallating Kroman Canto Falstos Kan Cavalry Alaska Camp Ber

Fair and cool tonight with a warmer Tuesday

The town experiences a cool night ahead followed by a warmer Tuesday with fair skies and mild temperatures. No precipitation is expected as residents prepare for a gentle weather shift. Temperatures rise modestly, bringing comfortable daytime conditions.

Labor shortages at state hospitals met by conscientious objectors

Des Moines reports 28 objectors assigned by the war department to Cherokee state hospital in the last month as part of meeting staff shortages. Twenty five objectors expected at Independence hospital, board seeks unit for Woodward state school. Mount Pleasant hosts 29 men and six wives. Cherokee employs six wives. Objectors earn ten dollars monthly with room, board and laundry provided.

Des Moines INS Board of Control War Department Cherokee State Hospital Independence Hospital Woodward Mount Pleasant State Hospital Cherokee

House Committee Eyes Infantry Pay Boost Amid Hazard Debate

World War II era report notes Rep Andrew J May and other members urging a possible $10 monthly raise for infantrymen under a bill from the War Department. The plan would award an efficiency bonus rather than hazard pay while air corps paratroops and submarine crews already receive 50 percent hazard premiums. All members warn against quick readjustment before the postwar period.

Andrew J. May House War Department

Soviets Said to Approach Viipuri as Leningrad Front Advances

Reported Soviet forces within 16 miles of Viipuri after breaking the Mannerheim line. Broadcast claims Koivisto captured and 180 localities taken as air and artillery pressure continues on the Gulf of Finland front. Russian forces allegedly overrun 926 towns on the Karelian isthmus and 24 enemy planes were shot down.

Kent Peninsula Vilpaet Viipuri Mannerhein Trasseesan Viipari Arillery Koivisto Mannerheim Hine Gulf ‘of Finland Pee Sale Tome Karelian Leningrad

Marian Beaton Dies Resident of Cass County at 90

Miss Marian Beaton 90, longtime Cass county resident, died this morning at Martin Brehmer Home Atlantic. Born in Scotland April 22 1864 she came to America in 1855 with parents, lived in Wallacetown Ontario Plainfield Illinois Maine and Atlantic. Surviving nephews Clyde D McNeil Ernest A McNeil and niece Ida J Brown. Funeral service Wednesday 10 am Taylor funeral home United Presbyterian pastor Rev W G Robertson officiates interment Brighton cemetery near Marne.

Marian Beaton Cass County Martin Brehmer Cedar Street Scotland Mina Beaton America Wallacetown Ontario Canada Plainfield Maine Atlantic Clyde D. McNeil Ernest A. McNeil Minneapolis Ida J. Brown Spokane Wash Taylor Funeral Home W. G. Robertson United Presbyterian Church Brighton Cemetery Marne

On Vacation From School Deputy Superintendent Takes Break

Mrs. Carl Henderson, deputy county superintendent of schools, is taking a vacation from her duties this week.

Carl Henderson

Bard Named Undersecretary of the Navy

President Roosevelt designates Ralph Bard of Chicago as undersecretary of the navy succeeding James V. Forrestal. Bard, ex assistant secretary, born July 29 1884 in Cleveland, Princeton graduate 1906, finances and develops small manufacturers, former Chicago Investors Corp. VP, founder Ralph A. Bard & Co., resides Highland Park with wife Mary Hancock Spear and four children. Patrolman Art Seivert takes a vacation.

Washington INS Roosevelt Ralph Bard Chicago Navy Bard James V. Forrestal White House Forrestal Chicago Investors Corp Ralph A. Bard & Co Mary Hancock Spear Highland Park

Lightning ends life of Dave Williams in Oakley farm crash

Funeral plans were set for Dave Williams 60 of Oakley Iowa a farmer killed by a lightning bolt while planting corn. The widow survives. Also noted are visitors from Spokane Miss Fannie Shrock and Miss Ida Mae Patty returning to Atlantic area and a gasoline stamp expiration with coupon validity set for June 22 to September 21.

Chariton Eerviess Dave Williams Oakley Williams Washington Fannie Shrack Ida Mae Pattee Spokane Waah Atlantic Albert Dreager

Allied daylight raids strike targets in southern France and Pas de Calais

London reports medium strength air attacks on German airfields and military sites as Allied bombers hit oil refineries and other objectives in Europe. Ninth Air Force Thunderbolts based in France employ new defense methods against German pilotless bombs amid 24 hour redeployment plans. Inland transport of wounded follows long air mobility efforts. Local court fines listed for motor vehicle charges.

London France Pas de Calais Vermeny Beane Occus Europe Thunderbolt Ninth Air Force CBS Edward R. Murrow Bombo

Tornado toll rises in South Dakota and Iowa towns

Eleven dead and more than twenty injured after a cluster of tornadoes strikes Lebanon and surrounding towns in east South Dakota and northwest Iowa. Rescue teams from Sioux City arrive as damage sweeps Florence bulk plant and nearby facilities. Milbank reports a resident in serious condition from a Wilmont tornado hit.

Watertown 8. D South Dakota Vilage Lebanon Iowa State Guard Sioux City Aberdeen Standard Oil Co Florence Milbank George Harnack Sheldon Milbank Hospital Wilmont

Shenandoah Junior Chamber Wins Three National Honors

Shenandoah Iowa Junior Chamber of Commerce captured three national awards at the annual convention. The club won first in agricultural project work and second in both sports promotion and outstanding local projects. Sioux City took first in membership drive and Ames second. Myron T. Gates of Pomeroy Washington was named to lead the group next year, succeeding Bruce Palmer of Flint Michigan.

Omaha INS Shenandoah Chamber of Commerce Sioux City Ames Myron T. Gates Pomeroy Wash Bruce Palmer Flint Mich Resolutions Committee Julian Jensen Des Moines Eee

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Geme — Goeorge C. Marehell The United Rome Lane 19 Talerd of Elba Paris Bibe Ce Palivieri G. I. Joe Wees Fee Japan Bach Begres Monroeville Harold Johnson Bulluth Minn Don McComan San Diego Cal Chester Corp Maurice Bruce Gunner Steel and Iron Center 20Th Air Force India Art Seivert Peninsula Port Agai Enid Amiagh Orne Bests Carl Sehooex Rayton Ernest Baker
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