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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 2023
Page
5
World War II veterans returned to Utah Beach and Sainte-Mère-Église for ceremonies marking the 79th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. Veterans described the fighting, casualties, and the mission to secure bridges while leaders emphasized defeating fascism and Nazism.
The 79th anniversary marks the D Day Normandy invasion with about 160000 Allied troops on June 6 1944 including 73000 Americans and 83000 British and Canadian forces facing roughly 50000 German troops. Five code named beaches Omaha Utah Gold Sword Juno and parallel inland actions involved 11000 aircraft and 7000 ships. Allied casualties totaled 4414 on D Day with 2501 Americans. Normandy fighting killed about 20000 French civilians. Few thousand veterans remain, with a few dozen in Normandy for the anniversary and next year plans for 80th commemorations.
A veteran revisits Utah Beach for the first time this year since landing on July 18, 1944. He recalls being amazed by the warm reception from locals and the constant cheers and applause from crowds along the coast, remarking that people have always shown gratitude wherever they traveled in France.
In a Fox News interview Senator Manchin, who beat Attorney General Morrisey in 2018, did not rule out running again and kept the door open to a potential No Labels presidential bid. He urged readiness for Plan B to avoid extremes, while not naming who would be in it. Justice and Rep. Mooney have filed for the GOP renomination for his seat.
Elections continue in Princeton for three council seats with incumbents Hill Russell and Graham seeking reelection alongside Crutchfield and Vassallo-Wilson. Polls run 6 30 pm to 7 30 pm at four locations Ward I Recreation Center Ward II Methodist Church Ward III Church of Christ Ward IV Burke Memorial Baptist.
Festival goers praise smooth year with minimal problems as families like Jamie Parnell and Nellie Collins watch children ride and sample foods at Cole Chevy Mountain event while noting favorite attractions and games.
After questioning, Coleman said a second 15 month old child was at the home with the father. Deputies and CPS found the child relocated to a Cedar Bluff area residence via a relative. Both children are with relatives and no parental contact is allowed. Parents held without bond at Tazewell jail as investigations continue. The festival runs through Sunday June 11.
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