Fifth Army Breaks Orbetello Strong Point in Italy Drive
Fifth Army forces trap a key junction at Orbetello seven miles northwest of Rome capturing highways 1 and 74. Eastern forces push north of Rome as Eighth Army advances toward the Tiber valley with gains east and west of Lake Bolsena. German resistance grows amid shelling and mine laying as patrols probe lines.
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Lake Bolsena
Tiber Valley
Rome
Fifth Army
Orbetello
Tne
Orbetetto
Eighth Army
Moe
Lake Bolgenn
Adiéd
Nari
Pernnd
Valentano
Untis
Gradioli
Bolsina
Unite
Bagliano
Trowa
German Alien Given War Dept Defense Jobs
A House Military Committee report highlights mismanagement in Pearl Harbor defense prep and questions why contracts were awarded to German-born Hans Wilhelm Rohl, resident since 1915 and naturalized three months before the attack. Flag Day events proceed with potential armory use if rain interrupts parade plans.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congressional
Pearl Harbor
Army
Hawaii
War Department
House Military Committee
Theodore Wyman
Hans Wilhelm Rohl
United States
Elks
State Armory
Greatest Bomber Force Of War Strikes France And German Oil Sources
Supreme Headquarters reports the massive Allied air offensive using more than 1500 heavy bombers and fighters. Air forces hit oil lifelines in Germany and occupied Europe, including refineries near Baroeriels, and targets in Hungary Yugoslavia France and Belgium. The operation involved about 56 000 sorties in seven days with 42000 tons of bombs dropped.
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France
Gladwin Hill
Albert Expeditionary
Germany
Contavt
Americus Heny
Jes
Hungary
Yugoslavia
Italy
Loy Aitler
Britain
Baroeriels
Budapest
Ely
Pavelentia
Gerrit
Belgium
Supreme Headquarters Campunived
Yaston
Tess Tla
Eighth Air Force
Ninth
le Bougel
Paris
Btampes-Mondesir
Chateaudiin
Brussels
Changsha defenses Repel Japanese Assault Amid Stalled Push
Chinese lines around Changsha held as Japanese forces attempted an eastward river crossing. The defense killed about 400 Japanese in one sector while Chinese troops near Lungling reported victories and a village seizure near Tengchung. MacArthur announced Biak airbase use expanding Allied reach within bomber range of the Philippines.
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Changsha
Hankow-Canton
Piver
Myaders
Uth
China
Moknier Aidromne
Amerie Hiyaded Biak Islahd
Dutch New Guinea
Douglas Mac Arthur
Phillipines
Drome
MacaArioe
Bineps
Biak
Serido
Bordkoe
Tn Geelvink Bay
Gem
Joseph Stilwell
Burm
Lungling
Tengchung
Second Bond Total Report Tomorrow
A campaign update states a definite report on bond sales will be issued tomorrow. The effort plans a regular flow of totals every two to three days during the first two weeks and then daily reports thereafter. A Polish American Club group contributed the fast cash and sales reports from participating organizations. The Polish group has seen strong early success in its initial day of effort.
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Tomorow Npon
Fit Witl
Brucey
Corry
Hillswom
Bennett
Flanigan
Parsons
State
Covey
Erle
New York State
Bruce
Erie
Werfield
Ripley
Fluigan
Joestine
Gordon
Dann McLaughlin
Wellere
Hue Far Vins
Last Induction Group to Leave Under Old Plan
The thirty eight men listed from Union City and Corry report Friday to the Erie pre induction examination center for service designation. Beginning July 1 the new order classifies examinants as acceptable for either Navy or Army, with branch to be decided later. Treasury report shows receipts 124,616,279.07 and expenditures 200,006,336.14. Net balance 7,290,7161,208.82. Total debt 188,203,405,870/08.
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Mulwa City-Corry
Mb Erie
Tri
Erie
Erie Center
Army
Navy
Lefenarl
Union City
Corry
Verner Everett Swanson
James Rodney Buell
William Street
Cecil Laver Reynolds
Murray Blakeslee Raymond
Treasury
Washington
The
Allied report cites 121 Japanese planes lost in three days
U S Pacific Fleet announces sinking of a Japanese ship and damage to 18 others with 141 planes downed during a three day Pearl Harbor readout. The assault targeted Guam and other Marianas bases as Gen MacArthur’s forces advance toward the Philippines.
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Associated Presh
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
Navy
Learnley
Guam
Marianas
Tokyo
Yeb
U. S
Samke
Itu
Chester Wi
Nonitz
Guunt
Saipan
Tinian
Row
Nimile
U.S
Douglas MacArthur
Philippines
Japan
Macarthur
Postwar planning call and wartime briefings flash
Brig Gen Gordon P Saville reported 7 percent of enemy transports north of Rome in the last 10 days were destroyed or damaged. The House approved the Bankhead Brown cotton textile amendment to the price control extension bill by 171 to 191. Bernard Baruch urged urgent postwar planning as the nation prepares for the unknown X day. Rotary Club awards honor the Lock Haven Waynesburg clubs for 1943 44 achievements with Rotary International president Charles Wheiler presenting.
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Associated Press
Rome
Gordon P. Saville
12Th Tactical Air Command
Washington
House
Senate
Rotary Club
Chicago
Lock Haven
Waynesburg
Charles G. Wheiler
Rotary International
British Smash German Line West Of Caen In Normandy
Long report details Allied advance west of Caen as British forces break German lines. It notes steady progress by British units, with references to air and ground operations and impacts on German positions in the region.
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Caen
Corry Blood Drive Reaches Full Quota Amid War News
At the Corry Red Cross Blood Bank a two day drive collected 380 pints with 60 pints rejected. Many first time donors appeared. July dates are set for the 10th and 11th. Eight new members joined the Gallon Club including Ralph Carroll and Miss Doris Sickler. Delegations from nearby towns contributed volunteers and leadership.
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Red Cross
Hue
Gallon Club
Ralph Carroll
Doris Sickler
Ralph Larson
Grace Waterhouse
R. Lawrence Davison
Eldy EK. DeLong
Helen Johnson
M. J. Piceillo
Corry
Clymer
Mer
Carl Cafilich
Fiteen
Spring Cresk
Leslie Don- Heo
Spartanskint
Juva Richers
Pearl Harbor trials bill signed by President in 1941
President Roosevelt signed legislation setting start dates for Pearl Harbor trials before December 7, 1941. The White House announced the act alongside assurances Congress will not hamper wartime investigations or interfere with the war effort.
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Bill
Pearl Harbor
Washington
Agalisat
Roosevelt
Stephen
Congress
Post War Group 10 Meet in Harrisburg to Launch Conversion Plan
The Post War Group 10 assembly, named by Governor Martin under wartime authority, may meet in Harrisburg next week to coordinate the Commonwealth’s postwar conversion program. Henry W. Prentis Jr. leads the effort with Armstrong Cork Co. funding a $200,000 project to study and research job prevention strategies after the war. Members include Erie Mayor Charles R. Burver.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Vamila
Charles R Bur Ver
Erie
Russian Forces Reach 30 Miles From Viipuri Port
Russian troops advance toward Viipuri port within 30 miles as Finnish forces resist from fortified positions. Moscow reports indicate the Red Army nears the Mannerheim Line after taking several Finnish strongpoints and pressing from the Avete and Petsamo areas toward Narva.
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Viipuri
Associated Press
London
Red Army
Viip
Uri
Masenw
Russia
Avete
Benanii Gulf
Finland
Eisenhower Reports First Invasion A Success
General Eisenhower informs President Roosevelt that the first invasion is a success and that larger operations are planned. He praises Allied gains and notes the cross-channel assault faced great hazards while securing a foothold in northwestern France.
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Eisenhower
Roosevelt
Stalin
Yrords
Cross-Chahihel
France
Germans Launch Counterattacks at Montherbourg
German forces renew offensive near Montebourg with armored units advancing south of Bayeux under heavy bombardment while Berlin confirms withdrawals in the Carentan area.
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Montebourg
Weontsomery
Beyeux
Berlin
Carentan
Allied Forces Push Through Normandy Front Near Cherbourg
Allied dispatch reports American and British units piercing German defenses in Normandy. Tanks advanced toward Caen and Bayeux while pressure grew west of Carentan as Cherbourg and surrounding towns faced bombardment and street fighting. German counterattacks targeted newly captured towns as Montgomery’s forces pressed south toward Caen and the Orne river area.
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Supreme Headquarters
Allied Expeditionary Force
Normandy
Carentan
Cherbourg
Montebons
Erwin Rommel
Bernard L. Monttgomery
Bayeux
Caumont
Villers-Boenge
Gaeh
Suen
Villers-Bousge
Caen
Tse
Villers-Bocayge
Aled
Amieriaus Unedt
Germain Tiyes
Berlin
Tiy-Sur-Seales
Orne Hser
Taly-Sur Seullen
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