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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1944

Page

7

Allies Press Normandy Invasion With Air Supremacy

Allied communique highlights 24 hour air support and coastal bombardment as troops push inland in Normandy. Eisenhower returns from beachhead tour with confidence. weather improves aiding air superiority. German broadcasts admit Bayeux fall and heavy fighting near Caen while Jersey and Guernsey claims are disputed.

Vabhmuen LARP Normandy Hase France Cherbourzg Seine River Dwight D. Eisenhower Europe BBC Norway Denmark Holland Belgium Bristol Channel Irish Sea Scotland Yveporis Inva Sion Bayeux Hiller Ceph Caen Paris Channel Jersey Guernsey Adolf Hille Volkischer Bentuchter Germany 6Th Airborne Division

Do False Teeth Rock Slide or Slip

FASTEETH an improved powder spritzed on plates helps teeth stay firm without slipping. It promises no gummy feel nor odor, claims to keep dentures in place, and is advertised for quick use at the drug store.

Molly Cohen Drug

Allied push firms gains across Cherbourg peninsula

Allied forces pressed the Caen to Cherbourg region with 12 divisions in action and tanks clashing as German claims of counterattacks were issued. Air and naval support kept pressure on rail hubs Rennes Le Mans and Nantes while heavy bombers targeted lines of supply. Allied air superiority sustained ground advances from Caen toward Ste Mere Eglise and Cherbourg peninsula, with Britons Canadians and Americans advancing through coastal villages and open roads inland.

Erwin Rommel Dwight 1 Eisenhor English Channel Bernard L. Montesomery Lng Caen Ste. Mere Eglise Cherbourg Bayens Bay of the Seine Bay of St. Martin Rennes le Mans Laval Tours Angers Nantes Bri Valognes Ferrers Lessay Pont Aubault Vire U. S. 9Th Air Force England Eisenhower

Farley Resigns and Signals Chicago Delegacy

State secretary Ward to convene committee in July to select Farley successor. Farley, longtime campaign director for Roosevelt and Coca Cola Ex-Sport Sales Co. chair, said at a press conference he would attend the national convention in Chicago as a delegate. When asked if he would be a candidate he replied with a smile that he would not say. He noted natural interest in party success.

Page L . Ward Inin Farley Roovells Nosy Coca Cola Ex- Sport Sales Co Chicago

Port Moresby Remembrance of War’s Early Bombers

The piece recalls Port Moresby’s wartime days when Americans and Australians fought with backs to the wall. It honors fallen airmen and pilots like Ken McCullar and Bill Benn who lifted heavy Forts at Seven Mile field and the enduring memory of white crosses along the air route.

Port Moresby Ours Inter Gartis i Ken McCullar Bill Benn Seven Mile Field Nippon Whith McCullav, Benn Tokin

Butter and Eggs Market Report Amid War News

Butter and eggs prices are noted as high with 39 to 43 cents per pound trends, while a large number of German prisoners are being moved to beaches for transport to England. The war progress is described as better than expected in some areas and not as good in others, with Prime Minister Churchill warning against over-optimism and urging continued effort.

England Churchill House of Commons

Dewey Defeats Feudal Members in Ward Hearings

In a 1944 Gazette piece, Congressman Dewey clashes with arbitrator and post office hearings. He faces resistance from Avery during a settlement proposal. The article notes Dewey's political margin shifts from 6988 in 1940 to 224 in 1942 amid Montgomery Ward and CIO families in his district.

Page Charley Mrs. Dewey Avery Congressman Dewey Sewell Avery Montgomery Ward Dewwry Dewey

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