Allied Troops Landed In Northern France In Massive Invasion
Allied forces began a historic assault on the Cherbourg Peninsula with airborne drops and seaborne landings. Commanders Eisenhower and his allied staff coordinated air and naval bombardments while Luftwaffe defenses tried to counter. Early reports noted rough seas and some seasickness among troops, but landings proceeded with strong support from ships and aircraft.
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America
Britain
Eisenhower
England
Pearl Harbor
United Nations
Supreme Allied Staff
United Kingdom
Schaef
Carl A. Spaatz
Germany
France
RAF
Sir Arthur T. Harris
Ninth Air Force
Lewis H. Brereton
Tactical Air Force
West Wall
Greenwich
Cherbourg
Allied Leaders Lead Invasion Of Northern France
Gen Bernard L Montgomery, hero of North Africa, is reportedly personally leading Allied raid forces in Northern France. Gen Dwight D Eisenhower, supreme commander of the invasion, announced the opening of what is described as the greatest military operation in history this morning.
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Bernard L. Montgomery
North Africa
France
Dwight D. Eisenhower
al Med
Eisenhower's Invasion Day Order To Allied Forces
General Eisenhower's order to Allied Expeditionary Force troops urges a great crusade against Nazi tyranny. He praises Allied unity and warns of a tough fight, expressing confidence in courage and victory while invoking divine blessing for the undertaking.
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Eisenhower
London
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Europe
United Nations
Report Landing At Dieppe
Berlin radio via NBC broadcast said strong Allied air attacks have been launched on the Dieppe area this morning as Allied forces press operations in the region.
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Associated Press
New York
Berlin
NBC
Dieppe
Weather in invasion zone Dover Strait day one
The report notes sun breaking through heavy clouds in the Dover Strait area on the first day of the Allied invasion of western Europe. After a dawn shower there was sun, then more cloud, with variable sun later. Winds were strong at night, easing after dawn. A moderate sea is reported.
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Associated Press
London
Dover Strait
Western
Europe
Allies Reinforced at Seine Mouth Near Le Havre
German news agency report broadcast before 10 A M said Anglo American troops were reinforced at dawn at the mouth of the Seine in the Le Havre area.
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Associated Press
London
DNB
E.W. T
Seine River
le Havre
King Haakon Warns Norwegians on Uprising Call
King Haakon of Norway, in an invasion broadcast heard by NBC, warned Norwegians against premature uprisings. The broadcast from Allied Expeditionary Force headquarters urged both organized and unorganized resistance groups in Norway to await further orders.
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Associated Press
New York
King Haakon of
Norway
Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Force
NBC
Allied ships sunk near Cherbourg in clear weather clash
A Berlin radio dispatch said one Allied cruiser and a large landing vessel carrying troops were sunk near St Vaast La Hougue, about 15 miles southeast of Cherbourg. German radio added four British parachute divisions landed between Le Havre and Cherbourg.
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Berlin
DNB
St. Vaast la Hougue
Cherbourg
London
le Havre
France
Paratroopers Land Behind Nazi Atlantic Wall
U S paratroopers land behind the Nazi Atlantic Wall amid bold assault plans months in the making for Europe’s liberation. Soldiers wear red white and blue insignia and camouflaged battle dress as they push forward despite heavy fire.
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U.S
Occupied
Europe
Help Wanted Classifieds Seek Female and Homemaker Roles
Multiple terse help wanted notices from a mid century page list positions including a 28 CADTES dress seller seeking free samples, a woman for housework and child care at 702 N Center St, a middle aged woman for trestwork, a reliable woman for evening duties, and drivers for Sunsite Parking Corp of Pennsylvania in North East PA, indicating job ads with contact hints and partial details.
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Erle
Center Street
Tor Trowtsework
Sunsite Parking Corporation
Penne Fylvania
North East
Markets Stock New York Egg Market Pittsburgh June 5
Egg receipts and prices show a firm market with white and brown eggs listed by grade, plus special Medium and Extra Pullets values. Buffalo and Pittsburgh livestock markets report hogs, cattle, calves, sheep, and lambs with varied weights and steady to downward trends. stock summaries include Best and standard prices, with regional produce notes and minor demand signals.
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New York
Pittsburgh
South Carolina
Rome
American Smelters
Atlante Refining
Aseessure
Bendix Aviation Am
Bethlehem Steel
Boeing Airplane
C&o
Chrysler Bem
General Electric
General Motors
Kennecott
Montgomery Ward
National Biscuitry
National Dairy
Northern Pacific
Paramount
Penney F
Penna RR
Socony Vacuum
Standard Oil
Caneepee
Studebaker
Texas
Aes U 5
Steel
Westinghouse Elvetth
Youngstown S&t N
Carb Aero Supply
Arkansas Gas
Ios i
South Penn
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R.D
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Hoth
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Wilrut
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Carland
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Corry-Spring Croek Rd
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Ward
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East St
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Maple Avenue
W. Pleasant
W. Heckenberg
R. D
Garry, Pace
Lemon St
Aero Supply
Washington
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Inquire
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Rowland
Sprite
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