Yanks' Wild Charge Across Normandy Coast
American forces drove through St Lo D Ourville Barneville and Barneville to the sea cutting the coast road in two. German 77th division attempted a break but was repulsed by heavy mortar fire and air attacks. The corridor was secured as Doughboys pressed forward smashing through hedgerows and trapping retreating units.
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St. Lo-D'Ourville
Barneville
Tith Division
la Haye du Puits
77Th
Tate
St. Jacques
Bricquebec
St. Lo Dourville
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Sur
St Lo D. Ourville
Cherbourg
England
Ifa
John Thompson
The
Chicago Tribune
William Stoneman
Chicago Daily News
Germany
May gasoline quota exceeded. no B ration rise
INS dispatch reports Charles F. Phillips of the OPA said May gasoline consumption exceeded the line quota by about 29,008 barrels daily. Civilian allocation for last month was 1,257,000 barrels, while actual use reached 1,286,000, mainly along the eastern seaboard. He warned June consumption may stay high and noted uncertainty about restoring the B ration in the east.
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Washington
INS
Charles F. Phillips
Phillips
Debates on Demobilization and War Surplus Bills
Senate and House race to finish key postwar measures. Murray advocates rapid passage of an Office of War Mobilization reform Bill and a plan to subsidize unemployment benefits during demobilization. Congress aims to approve 49 billion dollar War Department and related appropriation bills by July 1 after swift committee actions.
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Murray
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Bil
Senate
Congress
House
District of Columbia
Congressan
Yugoslav Crisis Backed by Allies Pressure on Monarchy
Report notes Britain's push for a coalition cabinet or envoy exchange with Tito to shape postwar finances and shipping and the monarchy's fate. Russians are also said to be backing Tito to maximize aid for the Allied effort in the Balkans.
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Tito
Peter
Center Set Up Continues For Veterans Support
Hines describes a no cost center plan that will provide transportation meals and quarters for veterans medical services from arrival to adjustment aptitude tests and job placement help with professional advice. City College of New York personnel support adds credibility and aims to reintegrate disabled vets into the economic system.
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Hines
Veterans
College of the City of
New York
Armed Services
City College
GT Joe
U S Heavies Strike Rail Yards and Targets in France
U S aircraft and RAF bombers attacked rail yards and ammunition dumps behind German lines. Marauders and Havocs targeted Rennes and Fort D Andasine near Villers Bocage. Mustangs hit transport and supply targets southwest of Paris while Mosquitos operated over Berlin and western Germany.
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U.S
Rennes
Fort D'Andasine
Villers- Bocage
Paris
Berlin
Germany
Night raids over Pas de Calais and southern England continue
The headline notes continued Allied bombing of the Pas-de-Calais area with German flying bomb attacks on southern England causing damage and casualties through the day and into the night.
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Pas-de-Calais
England
Weird Comet Bombs Cause Destruction on City Blocks
The article describes torpedo shaped bombs diving steeply and crashing into buildings causing blasts strong enough to damage three to four story structures and shatter glass for blocks. It notes the blast concussion, reworks advice about cleaning, and mentions the Aldine Press in Venice introducing printing in the 15th century.
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Venice
How To Keep Well Poison Ivy
Advice on avoiding poison ivy, combining protection, treatment, and home remedies. Emphasizes clothing, gloves, and washing, with caution against ointments and mentions a baking soda paste treatment and vaccines. Notes varying plant toxicity and the progression of symptoms and recovery timeline.
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