Halt Allies in France at Any Cost
Allied leaders report that Nazi high command has abandoned flexible retreat in favor of a do or die stand in Normandy. Hitler and top generals pour crack panzer divisions into a tight Caen front to slow Allied advances while seeking to buy time for eastern and Italian fronts and to pursue new weapons research.
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France
NDQ
London
Normandy
Karl Gerd von Rundstedt
Hitler
Seine
Loire
von Rundstedt
Balkans
Norway
Finland
Low Countries
Adolf Hitler
Europe
Caen
Normandy Front Advances as Allied Panzers Break German Defense
In Normandy the Allied front breaks the German line as new units from southern France Belgium Germany and even Italy join the defense. Gen Dwight D Eisenhower drives a rapid advance tearing at Wehrmacht vitals and pursuing early aims to defeat the German army in the field.
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Paris
Reich
Normandy
France
Belgium
Germany
Italy
Russia
Surviving Buddies Remember Pfc Prather’s Sacrifice in Italy
In Italy’s San Pietro sector Pfc Dahas D Prather of Princeton NL died heroically after exposing himself to enemy fire to save his platoon. His actions allowed the unit to break through a mortar and small arms crossfire and reach safety. His posthumous Distinguished Service Cross was awarded as fellow veterans recall the event.
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Kenneth L. Dixon
AEF
Italy
Pfc
Dahas D
Prather
Princeton
San Pietro
Dahas
Dalias
Barley Ceilings Cut to Aug. 1
The Office of Price Administration reduced barley ceiling prices by about three cents per bushel in production areas effective August 1. The change aims to restore parity prices for the 1944 crop, noting current prices exceed parity. A uniform retail markup of $4 per ton for barley sales is also established.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
Hotels face sharp service cuts under wartime labor rules
War Manpower Commission orders hotels to reduce guest services and limits on male workers under 45. Rules require one bath daily, damp towels, half weekly linen changes, and possible use of women or elderly staff for bellhops and front desk. Room service to fall 50 percent in payroll and daily maid service capped. Definition of hotel clarified.
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Washington
War Manpower Commission
WMC
Iowa Cattle Set New Top Price at Chicago Market
Iowa cattle achieved a new yearly high at the Chicago stock yards on Tuesday. The large brothers from Teeds Grove sold 20 head of prime Hereford steers at 17.75 per hundredweight, averaging 1,176 pounds. This July 1 figure was the highest in 25 years and the top since April 1943. Clinton county also topped Monday sales with 24 Hereford steers from De Witt and 37 Aberdeen Angus steers from Bryant, each shipment bringing 17.60 per hundredweight.
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Chicago
Iowa
Chicago Stock Yards
Large Brothers
Teeds Grove
Clinton County
Lester Newmarch
de Witt
Charles Schrader
Bryant
Petrillo Cited For Contempt In St Paul Radio Strike
District Judge Bardwell issued a bench warrant for James C. Petrillo head of the American Federation of Musicians for contempt of court over a strike at KSTP. Petrillo allegedly ordered Minneapolis Local 73 members to quit work and the 10:15 p.m. show was canceled. St Paul musicians filed a strike notice with labor officials as the case moves toward a WLB decision. Petrillo, based outside the state, could be arrested if he visits the area. Stan Hubbard says KSTP will abide by WLB rulings.
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Minneapolis
W. W. Bardwell
James C. Petrillo
American Federation of Musicians
KSTP
Petrillo
St. Paul
Leonard Johnson
Chicago
Regional War Labor Board
WLB
Stanley Hubbard
Three Airmen Die In Bomber Crash Near Kansas City
A four motor bomber from a nearby base crashed in a crowded Kansas suburb 20 miles southwest of Kansas City. Three airmen were killed, three critically injured, and at least five civilians were wounded. No Iowa residents were among the casualties.
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Kansas City
Here
Iowa
Lincoln base wreaked havoc in Merriam Kansas area
Lincoln Nebraska army air base caused destruction in Merriam Kansas within a 400 foot zone. Five homes were destroyed or damaged according to witnesses.
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Lincoln
Neb
Army Air Base
Merriam
Kan
Bomber Circles District Before Crashing at Low Altitude
The report notes the bomber circled the district at an extremely low altitude for a period while crew members waved, detailing the final moments before the crash.
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Ae Secton
Galt
Domark
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Sea A
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Star
Salova and
Gruen
Star Jewelry CO
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